10 Mar 1894
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1894
Page
1
Vivid notes show Farmer James and rivals in a publicity fray over the post office job. The piece recounts local reactions, meetings, and odds as aspirants maneuver amid weather, social events, and Easterlike planning across Plainfield area.
Members of a Congregational Church enjoyed a slide show event last evening. A large screen displayed views as a double lantern operated by J E Maree and assistants. The program included music and a social afterwards organized by Mrs Parsons and Mrs Robinson. Despite poor weather, attendance remained strong.
Edward Love of 129 North Avenue, a wallpaper designer, advertises factory direct papers from one of the country’s largest makers. He promises to beat competitors on price for thirty days, with heavy emphasis on direct delivery and a wide central line of wall coverings.
A summons was issued in the Miller contract dispute in court. The brief notice indicates legal action seeking remedies under a returnable agreement. Proceedings establish party roles, with Miller as plaintiff or defendant in the case.
For additional local news see second and fourth pages. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy advertises teat antinaction of cough medicine and offers all preparatory cree products in the market. The ad recommends a best chemnaed product and lists A. W. Baldridee of Milereville Ti and Reynoly's Pharmacy at Part and North Avenue, To Armrong, Manager.
The second match in the series between Westheids and the Board of Trade bowlers was played in Ulacity last night. The race stayed close with strong showings from players including Baker, Van Beber, Combertatm, Teel, Backle, Marsh, and Stephenson as both sides traded leads and sharp bowling.
Bids to grade the Rocap property on Grant avenue and West Front street were opened yesterday at eleven oclock. Two hour later Withines Hillod, the successful bidder, began work while four other bidders: Wenge & Rendolph, Michael Undahi, Ta. McCarthy, and Janes E Totten, remain on record. The lien must be due in fourteen days. The house on the property is being moved today to clear the lines expected by the city.
J B Naylor of Ewm Front sirget hosted a lively gathering last night for about thirty five couples. Professor Fratee led the music as dancers filled the home until five in the morning. A night of music chatter and dancing ended with refreshments at midnight and the crowd remained lively.
The Courier Office will remain open tonight until 9 30 to deliver parts of the World's Fair Photo series. Parts 6 and 17 are ready for delivery and Part 8 of the Masterpieces is also available.
An incomplete notice shows the Choral Society scheduling a special rehearsal on Monday evening at 8 PM. The fragment mentions preparations for a forthcoming concert and references a conductor or director named Ervrow in an unclear context.
The Memorial Detail of Major Anderson Post asks Courier to announce a planned observance in Plainfield with funds raised to support the event. The item also recalls a Front Street grocery clerk incident where a young man bought a dozen pickles for a misread request, leading to embarrassment and anger.
A write up shows the Park Avenue Baptist Church young people planning a sociable evening with entertainment and a gasical program. Westfeld Republicans listed expected ticket items for Thursday: Samuel W. ieer, Freenohler, A. K Gale, N. B. Geidiner. Town appropriations include taxes for roads, poor relief, fire department expenses, lighting, and water for fire purposes.
A deteriorated Bend Port Bridge light exists under the Leland Avenue bridge with no street lighting on a dark, unpaved path. It is dangerous to drive at night due to the lack of sidewalks and limited illumination on both sides. Summer traffic increases as people travel to reach the county road from East Front Street.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.