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Newspaper

Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1892

Page

3

May day notices and town chatter from Union County

A collage of small local notices reports a May term opening in Union Community Court, May Day weather, and events around Rownd Park. It notes talks by Mins Campbell of New Braunity wick, a Chy Republican Club meeting, theater entertainment, a hospital admission for Mrs Gox, and chatter about street work, a quarry auction, and a Pennsylvanian party.

Te Union Comunty Elizabeth Tawo Minerow Mins Campbell New Braue

Trouble at the Express Office Drives Strike in New York

A notice dated March 24 1904 reports two United States Express Company drivers refusing to accept higher bonds and new uniforms, halting work and disrupting the focal New York office. Management cites bond increases and duties while drivers protest added costs and lost package expenses.

United States Express Company New York Dean Biy General Auditor C. E. Torriva

O Rourks Improves After Assault at West Third

O Rourke, struck on the head by a chinel at West Third street Friday afternoon, is much better today with a swollen head and weakness from the blow. Acting Coroner Sutphen of Somerville arrived Saturday to oversee the exhumation of the infant’s remains found in Tiern Lake last week, and issued the permit under prosecutor instructions.

Dome O'Rourke Comlwck Witthamn Sutphen Somerville Tier’n Lake

Fancy Bicycle Exhibition and Local News in Philadelphia

C F Cope of the Pennaybanhe Bicycle Club gave a one day exhibition on Park Avenue riding one wheel backwards and hands off, drawing a large crowd. Four workers of Prof. Binatol, the horse trainer, stopped work claiming back pay, with a writ of attachment arranged by Justice Nash. Delis O Connor, a domestic, was seriously injured when a shelf collapsed in Franklin Place, needed a carriage ride home and medical attention. City fire companies vote on officers this evening with polls open seven to nine. expect quiet elections.

C.F. Cope Pennaybanhe Philadelphia Martin Park Avenue Mr. Cope Binatol Mien Justice Nash Anjos Moffett Wre Delis O'Connor Huwtington Pranklin Place Abelf Ayatabe

Very Rotable Gathering Witsens the Cere mony In the Pith Averss

Wedding report from New York describes Miss Frances Johnston and Pierre Mall marrying at 4 pm Saturday at the Johnston home on Fifth Avenue. The ceremony was performed by Rev Dr Rylance in a gallery filled with roses, ivory, and bric-a-brac.

Frances, Johnston Pierre Mall John Taylor Johnston Fifth Avenue Rylance Henry F. Cammann Norman de Ruyter Whitehouse Henry Chauncey, Jr Blarridt Colles Charlotte Baker King Edith Bell Carrie Pinard Ave Gonsia Mr. Weeks G. Vandertilt Ward McAllister Misa McAllister Charles Mall Frederic Brot Rew. de Forest James Colles Charlies A Post A. P Stokes Johnston Fifth Avenus New York Mall Jannes Mall Onanl Union Club Satwriay Onde Jobnatwo The Central Railroad of New Jersey

Ebert Conde Wedding At North Plainfield Residence

Miss Lizzie Conde daughter of the late I Conde married Frank Ebert of New Brunswick at the bride’s home 29 Emily Street North Plainfield. Rev Mr Seboulleodreusster officiated as Peter L Conde served as best man with James Buckley assisting. Bridesmaids were Lizzie Freeman and Luisa Carman. Guests included Buckley Carman Conde and Conde relatives. The couple will reside in New Brunswick.

Lizzie Conde I. Conde PT. Conde Frank Ebert New Brunawick Emily Mreet North Plainfield Rey Mr. Seboulleodreusster Peter L. Conde James Buckley Lizzie Freeman Looika Carman Mra Buckley Mra Carman Mr. Wergler Mra Conte Fred Amelia Conde Mises Freeban Mra Koller Mim Selinellendrenasier Mere de Castarn Mra Ebert New Branawick

Three Piscataway Women In Milk Wagon Incident

Three young women named Palmer from Piscataway visited this city in their father's milk wagon on Friday. They fed the horse under the sheds near St Marys Church then called on friends on West Fourth Street. While preparing to return home the rig vanished. Police found the horse tied to an electric light pole on Exygith Street after hours of search. Two well known local men fought at a catchall road house last evening. one was severely wounded and treated by a local physician. Names known but incident occurred outside city jurisdiction.

Olen Freet Street New Jersey Democratic State Executive Committee Taylor Trenton Central Railroad Nordsveams Palmer Piscataway St. Mary's Church West Fourth Street Minsing Exygith Street

Pat Maye Released From Plainfield Team After Game

Pat Maye reputedly Auburn catcher and captain signed by Manager Keller last week was released from the Plainfield lineup after Saturday's game. Keller cited reasons of usefulness and performance as the basis for dropping the alleged champion catcher.

Pat” Maye Auburn N. C Keller Wes

West Ends Battle Falls Short At Bergen Point

The West Ends lose a season opener to Bergen Point by a slim margin. John Harkin’s double backed pitching stymied West Ends hitters as Darby started the year with a first up out. Few batters reached base after the third inning, with Carr and McBurney turning a neat double on a stolen second.

Bergen Point Somerville John Harkin New Jersey Wes Ende Weatervelt User Darby Farrell Billy Wild Archie Smith Wildsod Billy Harkin Mosrabest Robe West End Tod Hanvigan Carr McBurney

Crescenta Nine Triumphs Over Bicycle Boys in Scrimmage

Spectators packed Crescenta League ground as Tom Keller's Crescenta lineup faced the Bicycle Club nine. Mays the catcher and captain shown to prompt release and potential strong performance. Kee Nan the Seattle pitcher held for future play. Infield dazzled with sharp scoops at short and third while outfield covered ground well. Genie hit a three bagger to spark bleachers, rumbling hopes Willie will tame Harkin's curves.

Crescents Bicycle Boys Crescent League Tom” Kellar Versona Crescenta Mays Daculan Keenan Seattle Ransing Bret Outield Wade Genie Willie Harkin Leidy Wee

Death of Dr Charles Stillman in Plainfield

Doctor Charles Stillman died quietly at his sister Mrs J K Myers home on East Beveath street after a long illness described as rapid consumption. He was thirty three and left behind a child, with a distinguished career in medicine including chief medical examiner for Mutual Life Insurance and examining surgeon for Travellers Insurance. He studied at Col un Library and Columbia Medical College then practiced in Plainfield. He held roles as lecturer at Vermont University and New York institutions and belonged to several clubs including New York Yacht Club and Union League.

Hs Paanes Charles ¥. Stillman J. K. Myers Eant Beveath Street Chicago Whll Dr. CH Mutual Life Insurance Company Travellers’ Insurance Company Vermont University New York

Set Him Right and The Doctors Plea In Brief

Geo Augustus Sala recalls relief from bronchitis and asthma after sea fog voyage aided by a ship's doctor and treatments. Union County Charities Aid meeting May 4 1892 at Y M C A parlors to elect officers. Tuscarora Lodge Knights of Honor to be instituted May 4 New Market at 8 pm with Grand Lodge present. Teachers examination in Valon County May 6 and 7 at WestGeld for first and second grade certificates.

Geo. Augustus Sala London Daily Telegraph San Francisco Tropics Allcook Union County State Charities Aid Association Ap. m KE R Leoxano Hilete S Hew Tuscarora Knights of Honor New Market Grand Lodge West Valon County WestGeld

Snake slays a six foot creature on Belvidere Avenue

An incident on Belvidere Avenue Friday afternoon recounts Elias Southard killing an eight‑foot six‑inch long snake after a fight with a shovel. The text then veers into unrelated medical ads and fragmented dialogue, offering a mix of health pitches and stray remarks.

Belvidere Avenue Elias Southard Bhickaneke

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