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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1894
Page
4
At the residence of Rev. Dr. Robert Lowry on Madison Avenue yesterday afternoon the Rev. Dr. Bernes read an essay on the importance of prayer and its dangers. A formal discussion followed before attendees moved to the dining room for a repast.
In Warres Townslip county the probate case of Joel Uodingtos continues as Charles A Reid and others appear for the estate in opposition to St William Solemnele. After testimony the court adjourns for two weeks. Separately Holy Cross parish members held a meeting on Growe street seeking a new parish church but report Bishop does not favor the plan.
A garbled item mentions Langfort of McVey's Hotel returning from Manchester and a boy of about thirteen linked to a family, with brief social notes. Dr Cyrae Edson warns that many New York illnesses stem from carelessness and cold exposure. He urges simple daily hygiene and cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as relief. 250 and 50 cent bottles available at Reynold's Pharmacy.
Anisyusly light turnout at noon left Borough and Swensalp tickets with few votes. A foreclosure notice on Somerset Street emerged, while Union County Club announces a dinner to honor Col. Marsh. Netherwood residents report rail embankment issues and charity impact. A servant ad drew 27 replies, and a bicycle trophy meeting in Elizabeth sees limited progress. Willis Moltay damages a window while walking Surrey Street. Plainfield builders discuss 30 proposed homes, and the Philadelphia Express arrival delay at Netherwood stirs local talk.
The state of New York announced a landmark contract with a private company to build canal propulsion cables, power stations, and lighting along the canal. The deal covers electric installations for navigation and lights, with the state retaining power to condemn or acquire equipment if needed. The contract, overseen by the superintendent of public works, sets rates and timelines for completion.
In a busy session yesterday, prominent state registrars and jurists attended as trials and indictments unfolded. Officials indicted Hurdittann Ni Houal bank officers for nine entries. separate cases described a bank failure last summer. A separate accident left one man dead after a boat collision, his body recovered after a fall of 800 feet. workers at Bethe Jabem steel plant faced a strike settlement. Police testimony covered election irregularities with claims of “blind” voting and false bills in an assembly contest. Multiple fires, bridge repairs, and a hospital note closed the day with reports of injuries and fatalities.
Body recovered of thirteen workers at Gaylord mine near OVILRESBAMWE Pennsylvania after a cave in. Rescue teams pulled victims from wreckage as authorities dismissed starvation as cause and identified the deceased including Mra Tabb and others among the thirteen.
Fragmented OCR text shows Premier Rosebery addressing policy shifts on home rule and reform. Mentions Kilabytione and a call for clear direction from the government, with emphasis on unity and a decisive conclusion to the Home Rule question.
Assignee announces a creditors notice for a New Jersey matter filed in the Superior Court. The document requests appearance and pleas by creditors by a stated date, naming Forest intonation and Frank Bergen as attorney for the plaintiff See 0 fm nt before the court and claim deadlines for debt actions arising from a petition in the County of Union and Prete of New Jersey.
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