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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1892
Page
3
Diverse town notes cover exams in public schools, auctions at Metropolitan stables, banter on boots and beverages, bowling and church events, a suspected depot robbery hoax, a rail of volunteer meetings, and a postal scam warning.
The Presbytery of Elizabeth met in Elizabeth to dissolve Rev. Dr. Ketcham’s relations with the First Presbyterian Church of Plainfield. Memorials and petitions from church members ministers and societies urged or opposed the action. After debate a vote to sever the pastorate was carried and Rev A K Martine was named to preach and declare the pulpit vacant with Rev W E Honeyman as interim session moderator.
Jobo Benner, a fruit and fish dealer, will open a first class road house on April 2 at the old Benedict property on the East corner of South Avenue and Terrill Road, leased by James Quaridge for four years. The Fanwood House will host permanent and transient guests with remodeling underway and a sixty foot horse shed planned. The Fanwood Township Committee refused the place at Thursday’s meeting. Governor Abbott signs bill 377 taxing telegraph telephone cable and express companies two percent and electric companies one half percent on gross receipts.
Personal H De Pugh and family move to Bound Brook while Miss Rockfellow visits. Mrs Hago Kurshabs improves after injury on South avenue. Picot of the North State Medical Board praises Plainfield streets as a bicycle enthusiast. Perseverance Lodge No 74 E P authorizes a life size crayon portrait of Past Grand Chancellor John Ulrich. Edgar R Sofield marks his twenty first birthday with family, music, games and refreshments. Warren S Bart wins 8200 verdict for Arthur J Connolly against the Manhattan Elevated Railroad. Nettie Storr and John Miller to wed at West Front street residence with Rev Cornelius Schenck officiating. trip to Pennsylvania follows.
At North avenue station yesterday afternoon Officer Glese encountered a nine year old boy, son of Charles Fraleigh of Short Second street, about to board a train to New York. He had a ticket and thirty cents. Questioned, the boy said he was visiting his brother. He was returned home after it was learned he took the money from his mother's wallet without permission.
The Fanwood Township Committee met at Ex calisior Hal on Thursday evening and granted hotel and bar licenses to Benjamin Brian Harry Tiley Thomas Poff and John Flannery of Seok Plain. Lambert Brothers received a wholesale license and Lambert De Vamp had his tavern license renewed. License fees are 9100 and require ten signers to secure a license.
The Crescent League reports scores from last evening with 142 and 146 rolls. Rev W G Paddefort, speaking at the Congregational Church tomorrow, is billed as a co speaker with a blend of Phillips Brooks flow and McNeill humor. William's Drug Store on West Front street was robbed last night. entry gained via basement elevator shaft and the money drawer broken open.
A fragment discusses Pericles as Athenian ruler and the Golden Age, contrasting ancient fame with modern jewelry trends. It notes Collier's as a source offering novelty jewelry in stock.
The author replies to Dr Lewis on Sabbath doctrine arguing the law remains and the Sabbath not changed. He contends Colossians 2 17 and Exodus 34 27 28 show the decalogue as a special covenant with Israel and resists broader moral ceremonial distinctions.
Plainfield residents await Prof W H Walker as he agrees to give another talk on The Tabernacle tomorrow evening at the First Baptist Church. The model will stay on the pulpit for the event drawing interest from the community and churchgoers alike.
A large crowd gathered at Passaic City Gun Club for the Spring tournament of the New Jersey Trap Shooters League. The Independent Gun Club of Plainfield won the team event by breaking 112 of 125 targets, three better than the opening contest. Notables include Dutchy Smith Tom Keller Nell Apgar E Miller and Brattingham.
A butcher at Carmels meat market on West Front Street was attacked by rats early Thursday. He fought off the rodents and killed several before escaping. The report notes prolonged illness and a personal remedy testimonial for Ely's Cream Balm.
An advertisement touts a cure for consumption claiming Dr Crimento offers a herbal preparation from Cucutta said to permanently cure the disease. It promises rapid relief within twenty four hours and urges readers to visit Craddock on Market Street, Vindehpisle, for treatment.
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