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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1892
Page
3
Ten days after a mad dog scare no new incidents reported. Laing's Hotel sale adjourned for one week after bidding reached 28 175. A sleigh wrecked on East Ninth Street, a 16 month old child had spasms, and various local notices follow.
Thomas Kane and a young man driving a Hackman Max Newman wagon were halted by two tramps on Grant Avenue about 10:30 PM Saturday. One grabbed the horse, the other tried to enter the wagon. Kane struck the man at the head and escaped. Kane notified the patrol. three suspects were arrested the next morning near the Posellar tank, though Kane could not identify them.
Messia Windham and Crowley proprietors announce the Central Hotel opening for tomorrow afternoon and evening. The hotel will be thrown open for inspection and a hot lunch will be served to all who call.
Detectives Breen and Marsh raided a tramp near Green Brook on Saturday afternoon, about twenty tramps fled toward the mountains. In Red Bank a clay bird shooting match for 100 dollars was held between Daniel Terry and Leander B. Campbell with Campbell scoring 31 to Terry 24. Next match announced for Jerne ity.
Local snippets list injuries births farewells and visits as Netherwood figures in community notes. Recent items include Vhlef Doane injured at work, new heirs born to Mr and Mrs W I Brown of Patrick's lane, and plans for Ostermoor to occupy Haines residence at Netherwood. Other items mention travel to Europe, a sociable at Hilton School Hall, a lecture by Bishop John H Vincent, and the Manola Mason Comedy Company preparing If I Were You for next season.
Smoke poured from the Stillman building at West Front Street around eight on Saturday evening. Firemen confined the blaze to the roof and a rear store room, with losses listed for Dr Clark and Swain Art Store. Total loss about 2500 with insurance covering most damages.
Fire swept Netherwood station at South and Woodland avenues destroying the brick structure and interior including tickets and railroad records. Station agent Chris Angerbaner and family were away when the blaze started. losses include last month’s wages and household effects totaling about 58,000 for the railroad and 300 for Angerbaner.
A reader praises the Plate Held Fire Department for quickly containing a Saturday night fire in Stillman Block. The letter commends Chief Doane and the crew for their skill and courage and notes gratitude for preventing further damage.
The Republican cry association calls a meeting for tomorrow evening in the East Front street rooms. Speakers signing to attend include Rev. Dr. A Hi. Lewis Mayor Charles Place and Dr. J X K Carrol. A brass band will furnish the music.
A sermon blasts the liquor trade as a corrupt commercial force shaping city and state politics led by figures like Tammany and Paymaster Mill, detailing tax effects, revenue schemes, and calls for universal temperance education and strict license abolitions. A correspondent questions Dr. Lewis on Sabbath observance and biblical change post resurrection.
Report details an alarum response to a fire at Netherwood yesterday afternoon where Zephyr Hook and Ladder truck equipment broke during closing of Park Avenue at Second Street. Fire company members salvaged axes and ladders as the old track and farm wagon body suggest a replacement is due for a newer, sturdier unit.
Fragmented note cites Baaxpaera Puss claims from 1835 claiming liver purification and blood purification with vegetable formula. It mentions safety and timing for intake and calls it a remedy introduced in the United States in 1835.
Reports describe Kaiser Wilhelm II clashing with Caprivi over control, his temper and claims of divine right. A public rift grows as rumors of a secret conference of princes to restrain him spread, with Bavarian and Saxon rulers watched closely.
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