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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1894
Page
3
A Plainfield Courier page fragment from March 24, 1894 discusses Judge Dyer and the Supreme Court quo warranto case, debates over the Seigniorage bill, and political leanings of Oliver and Taylor. The letter to the editor questions property rights and suffering amid bad weather, with comment from Newark Advertiser.
On Wednesday evening in April the election of officers for one year was held. Clint was chosen secretary, with Marlo and Boll elected to other posts.
A fragment from a 35 item report highlights discussions on Electric raphily and joint routes. The piece references the Biomech department, Tillers group, and a focus on best practices and favored methods.
Local notices report sales and transfers of farmland and property on West Front Street, including Peter Emons selling the Power One farm route to Walter Darling. Activities include the Somerset Streetcar schedule change, a meeting of the Somersetville School Association, and church and lodge events. Easter services and local social news fill the page with brief updates on charity, travel plans, and forthcoming Memorial Day preparations.
A dense jumble lists moves within Green Brook area, auction purchases, illnesses, and planned lectures at churches. It notes residents changing farms, a sale at Lied BH Meer farm, a horse accident, worker dismissals from the Gentral rai road, and a Resurrection sermon at New Market Baptist Church with speakers and dates.
John Lardy of Willow Grove fell from a house root while doing work near his home. He suffered internal injuries and severe stomach trauma and was able to walk briefly before collapsing. Nearby residents assisted as responders were summoned.
A garbled OCR passage discusses a debate in a council or committee, referencing a member and revisions to specimens or records. It mentions a person named Wirten Fears and a year of leaving four broad areas, with unclear context and misreads throughout.
The programme at Crescent Avenue features a church choir recital with pieces including Gloria and Awake thou sleepest. It promises a moralising service and evening performances by the choir.
A fragmented advertisement outlines trains from New York to Cincinnati via Pall nan vestibule sleepers and dining cars, with electric modifications and copied fares. It lists connections through Philadelphia, Chicago, and St Louis with various departure times, including excursions to Louisville and Louisville area prices, and mentions ticket offices at 262 Broadway New York.
A railroad freight supervisor from Troy New York credits Dr Kennedy's Favorite Remedy with curing his constipation and indigestion and reports its continued use for his family. The testimonial says the remedy relieved nervous strain and improved health after a long illness.
The notice lists numerous church services and sermons across many congregations including W. GT U, Trinity, Church of Christ, German Church, Church of the Mearealy Kes, and Grace Church. Highlights include sermons by Rev. Wobart Lisrk and Rev. J. O. McKelvey, special services, Sunday schools, Holy Communion, and alternative worship events with varied times and locations.
The notice lists a clearance by Van Emburgh and SOM with dozens of items for sale including 250 dozen stockings at 2c each, 500 yards glass toweling, 600 children’s kerchiefs at 2c, 200 men’s corded waists at 15c, 940 men’s heavy knit hose, 288 yards oil cloth for shelves at 66c per yard, all at a radical price.
Textile ad notes 575 yards of fabric at 1.5 inches wide and 650 yards of one inch wide material at 9 cents per yard. Store closes daily at 7 PM except Saturdays.
Friday evenings feature the latest dances and specialties at Hulett’s Hall. Minnie Renwro, famed Queen of Serpentine Dancers, and Lois Yberry, noted Spanish Dancer, perform. Address listed as 339 Park Avenue.
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