Springtime notices and community events in Plainfield
A column of local items notes Easter church dedication, a spring devotional at W C T U rooms, a mock trial for Epworth League, and community chatter on dog control and a window display. It mentions Grace Episcopal Church dedication on Easter, burning brush seen at night, and a spring clothing promotion by Hillier and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shad
Rogers
Abbott
Epworth League
Methodist Church
Holid
Vincent Chapel
Residence changes and a reporter's note in brief
Louis Weigel, longtime North Mainfield resident now in New York City, will move back to the borough on April 1. Harry Von Embargh, a Crosovet League bowler, will relocate to Dunkirk New York as resident engineer for F. A Dantham. The New Brunswick Home News notes Harry D Morrison, editor of the Mainfield Evening News, has a new altercating story in Youth's Companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Weigel
North Mainfeld
New York City
Harry von Embargh
Dunkirk
New York
Fre
F. A Dantham
New Brunswick Home News of
Harry D. Morrison
Mainfield
Kandel Curtain Lecture Put on by Local German Club
Private German theatricals at Gasang Hall last evening featured Kandel’s Curtain Lecture a comedy in German performed before Gesang and Turning Society members and invited friends. Miss Lizzie Dovier and Miss Gussie Spitznagel received strong notices for their amateur performances with a program of vocal selections and instrumental pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gesang and Turning Society
Kandel
Fries
Miainfield Casang
Turn Vereto
Gasang Hall
Lizzie Dovier
Gussie Spitznagel
Veli Bolo
Stine
A Hampel Auber
Merkin
Bobo
CL Dreswatt
Republican Meeting Forming Colored Republican Club
Colored Republicans gathered at the old Tippecanoe headquarters on Bail Front street to form an organization but postponed permanent setup until next Wednesday due to a misunderstanding. Wim Kline presided, Thomas Price spoke, and a committee to purge colored Republicans for the next meeting was named. In a separate note Captain L. C. Margo and First Lieutenant George Mahon of the Plain- Held Bicycle Club traveled to Elizabeth to arrange for entering the club in a trial race series on the Westfield avenue course starting in June. six Plain Club members will compete, with a handsome trophy donated by the Elizabeth Daily Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tippecanoe
Baal Front Street
Wim
Kline
Thomas Price
L. C. Margo
George Mahon
Bicycle Club
Elizabeth
Toed ¢ Club
Weetfeld Avenue
Plaine Club
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Inference and the Lord's Day Debate in Early Christianity
A lengthy discussion argues that knowledge can be gained by inference, citing the Arab camel story as analogy. It contends early Christians kept the Lord's Day and that Paul and John imply a shift from Sabbath to the first day of week worship, with inference supporting these conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serosa Ao Aral
Tir
Lewis
Laelf
Paul
Apostles
Une Mabellew
John
Tie
Maal
Rink Offered for Street Railway Needs in Central Location
The Crescent rink on Broadway, long idle, could serve the Street Railway Company for stables and offices. It sits centrally, and when Peace Street widens toward North Winfield, becomes a prime site. Merchants endorse the move. owner Charles Ho Hand may sell the entire plant at a fair price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent Rink
Broadway
Wininfield
Charles Ho Hand
Netherwood Bowlers Defeat Park Club In Series Match
In the Park Club and Netherwood Bowling Club contest at North Flainfield alleys, Netherwood won the outing. Scores list Reed 165 Vanteventer 134 Anthony 140 132 155 146, totaling 408 for the Netherwood side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Club
Netherwood Bowling Club
Cloby North Flainfeld
Netherwood
Sietherwood CLI
Vanteventer
Anthony
Demand for Small Houses Drives City Growth
A prominent real estate broker stated yesterday that rental demand for small houses from $12 to $15 per month is rising, especially from out of town buyers. He warned scarcity of such housing is restraining the city’s growth and prosperity, as capital and money lenders watch the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rem
Money
Grand concert aids Bethel Chapel benefit hosts white society
A large Bethel Chapel benefit concert drew about three hundred attendees, mostly white, with Miss Gertrude Wood and Miss Georgia Hamilton delivering multiple songs. Mrs Susan Reasoner and Miss Sadie Randolph performed pieces, James Harris and Oscar Gardner served as ushers, and Miss Currie Dewey accompanied on piano. The event received praise for its orderly execution and strong reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesma In Colored Society
Sras
Bethel Chapel
Carpenter
James Harris
Oscar Gardner
Gertrude Wood
John Maury
Alice Wood
Mia Fisher
Georgia Hamilton
Marguerite
Ier
Abe
Miss Hamilton
Mise Hamilton
Susan Reasoner
Mie
Mre
Reasoner
Sadie Randolph
Fong
Mie Anna
Fanny Nelson
Jormatown
Mies Currie Dewey
Plainfield Eleven Defeats City Team 79 to ? In Openers
A ten man squad from Elizabeth’s M. L. A. traveled to Plainfield and beat the CY.MOL team, 79 to unknown. Individual scores list Elizabeth players Nolte, Tauntaer, Cleary, Whalen, Lancer, and others, with Plainfield counterparts Wine, Kelly, Reville, Vanagan, Gallagher, Cory, Witcher, and Gontier contributing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth, Nolte
Tauntaer
Cleary
Whalen Clougher
Lancer
M. Wine
P Kelly
P Reville
J. Vanagan
J. Gallagher
T. Cory
BP Witcher
J. Leneh
P. Gontier
D. White
Pismfield Local Union Christian Endeavor Meeting Planned
A late evening Christian Endeavor meeting in Langone village Park Avenue Baytiat Church will begin at eight with a business session expected to unite five societies from Mainfeld and nearby areas. After prayer and conference an informal social will follow. An invitation extends to all members and friends. Unclaimed letters list at Plainfield Postoffice March 28. Fulper and Bingham operate West Front Street grocery, replenishing stock regularly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Lehigh Valley Traimers and Railroads Adopt Unified Ticket Rules
A joint notice explains mileage tickets issued by the Central Railroad of New Jersey Philadelphia and Reading Railroad and Lehigh Valley will be accepted on all parts of the Philadelphia and Reading system with certain exceptions such as routes between Jenkintown Bound Brook Perth Amboy Point Pleasant and Newark. The Reading and Lehigh Valley lines will cross acceptances onto Atlantic City Railroad and related divisions with specified exclusions. The Lehigh Valley plans a Jersey City terminal for passenger trains next Sunday with the Lehigh Valley Railroad meeting the Central Railroad at that terminal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Railroad
Central
Jersey City
Central Railroad
Philadelphia
Snch
Reading
Jenkintown
Bound Brook
Philadelphia and Reading
New York
Atlantic High
Perth Amboy
Point Pleasant
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Newark
Lehigh Valley
Aulance Highlands
Williamsport
Jenkintons
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Atlantic City Railroad
Oldest 1761 deed recorded in Colom county history
The 1761 deed from Jonathan Hampton to Justus Morris confirms a Linden township parcel of six and nine tenths acres with a price of 66 8 6. The land passed through Morris family lines to the present Crescent League Bowlers, owners of Crescent League alleys, where an ongoing bowling tournament nears its end as Holt Van Emburgh departs town and Lyman remains top scorer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colom County
Jonathan Hampton
High «Bert
Elizabethtown
Province of
New Jersey
Justons Morris Youman
Linden Township
Justus Morris
Jestors Morris
Labernaore
Crescent League
Individes
Eed Herry van Emburgh
Dunkirk
Lyman
LL. Doane
Doane
Rogers Rogers
VanEnba Arould
Rogers
Second New Jersey Brigade Reunion Notice 1892
The Fifth Anniversary of the Recon New Jersey Society announces a reunion of the New Jersey Regiments including the 1st through 6th and others. The event will be in Jersey City on Saturday April 9 1892 with a meeting at Van Houten Room City Hall at 11 am sharp. The day’s address will be delivered by Edward McDonald of the 7th New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recon
New Jersey Society
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Nermig Bay
Wood's Hat Street
Edwin McDonald
Ith N. J
Pasay Thing of the Mail
Postal workers contend with poor handwriting and misdirected letters as they guide mail to the proper destinations. The piece notes occasional errors by careless senders and odd beliefs about the mail service and recalls moments when post office staff face arrest in handling cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
April First Move Notices From Local Courier
Telegram style notice notes subscribers relocating on April first. Readers who expect to move should inform the office with old and new addresses. The column mentions Peck has remarks, now discussing creme trimmings and dress timings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peck
Fragmented 19th century notices mix in Washington deaths
A garbled page recounts Mrs Clerk widow of Aris Mra Clerk arriving from San Francisco with a daughter and her illness and death. Other items note a manslaughter conviction of Rev Samuel J Wotton, a Johnstown body mix up, rail and colliery news, and theater notices with promotions for The Charity Ball, Black and White periodical, and medical claims for Armory Plaster products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandims Co “Eer Hest
Seversta
Clerk
Tumbetone
Aris Mra
Washington
San Francisco
Wehool
Congressional Cemetery
Clark
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hervey Doane
Plainfield
Ramlolph
Carey
Daniel Terry
Leander Campbell
Red Hawk
Marion
Morristown
J. L. Hurlbut
Thie City
Hillier & Co
Personnat
Tuekert
Taenian
Desma
Une
Ede Handel
Ro Kerating
Antting
Misa Lizzie Lavier
Aug. Munk
W. Koeppel Kusdeuude
Mia Spitznaged
Kauilel
Hoboken Chas
Duvier
Emilie
Menzenbach
Behuster
Walter
Jac von Seblick
Porter
Chua Meyer
Republican Meeting
Eastom
Netherwood Bowlers
Aeversl
Bethel Minion Chapel
Melody
Elisabeth
Plainfield Postoffice
United Tea and Coffee Growery Association
West Front Street
Fulper & Bingham
New Jersey Brigade
Botiss Te
Priday
Brtvast
Samuel J. Wotton
Carough
Brows
Cotton
Carvagh
Kildare
Minneapolis
Pormrite
James N. Guthrie
Luther
Johnstown
Guthrie
Paramencma
Pennayhenia
William Penn
Shenandoah
Reading Railroad
Ueien Waamixoton
George
Annte Baldwin
Thi City
Lucky Hakdwin
Raneway
Baldwine Hotel
Joy Gould
Paso
Tex
Pty Club
Thin City
Gould
Tate Jence
Music Hall
Inet
Daniel Frotman
Lyceum
Belmnco and
DeMille
Lord Chamley
Daniel Probman
Rama
York
Heat Society
Attcocy
Aticocy
Aiaonce
L. W. Bandolph
Borough Scavenger Co
Barrier
North Pattel
Daniel Prohman
Taras
Lyceum Theatre
Central Pharmacy
Hoagland’s Express
North Avenue
Isabella Charles Davis
the King’s Daughters
Music Hall Furniture Store
Petone
Powlison & Jones
Park Avenue
McEly
All &Co
Westerly
Sale
S. Weeching
Washingtonville
Malford
Bro
Ickeenon
Dhue
Seveath Street
Mse
G T
Siack
North Plaintont
East Front Street
C. H. Hand
Plainfield, N. J
Order Og
Hall Tee
Feelve Fund
Ieee
Pease Saracens
Viecert W. Nasm
Justies
V. L. Frazee
Groceries, Fruits & Vegetables
Crescent
W. S. Maltby
West Front Ft
Park Avenes
John Johnson
L. W. Randolph
West Front &T
Plainfield, N, J
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