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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1894
Page
2
A 1894 Courer report outlines Borough Democratic ticket plans with speculation on post office appointments and President Wilson era politics. It also details the Stilman Music Hall distress, stockholders’ grievances, management failures, and likely sale plans stirring a heated upcoming stockholder meeting.
A committee including W. C. Smith W. W. Cornell and Duaries Westphal met to finalize arrangements for the Sons of Veteran Corps. They reported canvassing for members and eligibility, noting many are sixty five or older. At the annual meeting Rev W. E. re-elected J. H. Carman Secretary and Frese ming Dt Carmen’s absence cited.
A Women’s Belief Corps social event in a post room featured prizes and social games, with W. W. Gorrell winning the Sooby prize. The note to the editor asks what should be done about a city hall project, urging public ownership for a suitable meeting place and opposing private sale or private control, citing concerns over moral and physical decline.
A dangerous roadway spot at Seventh and Plainiels was repaired yesterday afternoon after a complaint from local residents. Councilman Wisk led the effort. DW Littell narrowly escaped damage as his horse moved slowly nearby.
A jumble of short items mentions a book about personal finance and saving, a spring sales contact at a local address, a bowling team event offering supper, a trolley accident on East Front Street, eye glasses and an optician advert, an Easter service orchestra, a boys organization entertainment drive, and a fire alarm response to a Black Horse street accident.
The Board sustained the principal but allowed a pupil to return after promising obedience. They referred the Fury of hauling funds to the Buildings Committee and reviewed insurance, tax receipts, and bank deposits. Newport ventilating plans for Washington School were debated as expensive.
Plainfield Liederkranz plans a May welcome for a New York choir led by world renowned conductor Heinrick Zoellner. Delegation of active singers is expected to perform with the Plainfelders, offering their audience a share of acclaimed music and a chance to hear renowned choral works.
A delightful birthday gathering was held at Miss Aggie Meodry s McDowell Street home last night. Attendees included Miss Ide Uteinger Miss Carrie Howard Miss Nicole Marta Miss Mary and others with numerous young guests and family members listed.
An old advertisement warns that Bitters offer is overhyped and ineffective. The note criticizes supposed remedies claiming to cure fever indigestion and other ailments, stating the product does not live up to the claims and could mislead consumers.
The report covers a mix of social items from a Methodist church training class, visits by residents and relatives, a funeral at St Job’s Church, real estate activity on Front Street, and upcoming events including a Denello Guo Club shoot and Epworth League meeting. It lists nominations for town offices and a Democratic meeting with a slate for March 13.
A readable fragment notes roles for the Union entity meeting with Chariton President Hi B Newhall as Vice President Mrs. Sell as Secretary and Dexter as Committee member.
Fragmentary text shows references to payments and topes with unclear amounts and dates. Names and places are unreadable, making precise events or entities impossible to confirm. The fragment suggests a financial or trade context but lacks coherent details.
A garbled historical shopping list reads like a catalog of household items and notions. Items include tape, yarn, brushes, thread, buttons, wire, laces, razors, and various kitchen and sewing supplies. The text resembles a mid century store inventory with scattered brand fragments and prices.
Sale notice from Van Emburgh and Son lists 60 dozen Taylors Edge Dress Stays at 2 cents a dozen, plus 500 yards of cloth, 800 children’s apparel, 900 Irene Corded Walls, and 240 men’s garments with various prices. Summary notes large stock and unusually low prices for many items.
An advertisement for Hamburg Embroideries lists fabrics, 575 yards of one and a half inch wide at 40 650 yards of three and a half inch wide priced per yard nine cents. Store hours show closing each evening at seven except Saturdays.
Madam Iza Lezem's School for Dancing advertises Friday sessions at Hulett's Hall with latest dances and stage performances including carnivals. New children's classes forming. teacher Minsie Resword teaches theory and famous dances. Address 339 Park Avenue.
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