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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1892
Page
3
A crowded page reports attractions at Music Hall with Primrose and West, plus meetings at Congregational Church and Y M C A rooms. Other items mention local talks, weather lore, court cases, and notices from transit to charitable drive.
A society wedding with floral decor and a long bridal procession. The ceremony at a Presbyterian church united Miss Kalle Butler and Dr Mille W Medes with Rev Ketcham officiating. Guests from New York Philadelphia Newark and Brooklyn attended. The couple planned a honeymoon and will be at home at 102 Broadway after May 12 19 and 26.
Ex councilman G Warren Wateoa attended a Leap Year Dance with Alice Simpson and others. The funeral of William Esty will be held Friday at 2:30 PM from 69 Grove Street North Plainfield. Henry Proseher died at his Easex Street home from heart disease. Dr B W Hedges and Keide traveled to New York, train late. George Taggert writes a new Four Leaf Clover comedy for Plainfield. Henry B Ely and Lilian Kiesam wed in New York. reception at Barrett House, guests from the city. The newlyweds plan to reside at 35 Westervell site North Plainfield.
The Cathalia Young Mass Lyceum fundraiser yielded about 1400 for the fund despite bad weather. Jobo Gheahan won the gentleman's gold weigh prize of 395, J. Catresa received a gold headed cane, Miss May Byrne earned ladies gold items, and many others won prizes including writing desks, cigars, and paintings. The event closed with thanks from Father Stafford and remarks by officers and committee members.
The Young People's League of Fhrat Baptist Church held its annual meeting electing T. L. Bigelow Jr as president Love and Brown and Bachelor as vice presidents Florence Marsh J McLaughlin as secretary and treasurer Clarence Johnson. Bo Brown named advisory member of the Boy Club. After reports a program featured Jenkins on banjo and a male quartet. Overseen by Town Send Rushmore who spoke on his five year trip to China. Ice cream and cake were served.
Professor H B Richardson of Amherst College will lecture March 10 instead of March 3 for the Planfield Public Library benevolent fund. The change lets ticket holders attend both the Choral Society concert and the lecture. Proceeds fund library book purchases.
The piece praises Walter Damrosch and his orchestra while praising charitable efforts. It reviews plant catalogs and flower plates, detailing varieties such as Mary Washington rose, blue pansies, Water Hyacinth, and Mexicano Primrose. The writing blends music, gardening, and home aesthetics with promotional tone.
Severe northeast gale and blizzard conditions sweep East of the Chis Valley with hurricane winds. Ship damage reported from Block Island to Sandy Hook as waves flood shore, rail tracks wash away, and ferry service is disrupted.
A dated weather notice describes severe storms from March 3 to 31 with wind, snow, and electrical activity. It mentions sleet, frost, and a cold wave, linking dates around the vernal equinox and full moon to heightened storm risk, and advises care for stock and vegetation.
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