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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1892
Page
3
Dream Angelique, Williams latest soda, is praised as simply delicious. A devotional meeting is planned tomorrow afternoon in the W I T O room. Borough Council greeting set for the week, while other items report storms, hall plays, street railway work, a murder case, court hearings, ball games, and a new dog tax ordinance facing legal scrutiny.
Plainfield High School students petitioned the Board of Education at Monday’s meeting asking for a half holiday on Friday May 27 to allow pupils to take part in athletic games. The petition was not granted.
A strong electrical surge along West Seventh Street in front of James Clark's residence felled horses and startled residents. A wagon team led by A M Griffen and Edward Vermeule were knocked down as energy arced from a grounded iron pole. Passersby were zapped. one man bled after a shock, but no one was seriously harmed. The incident sparked questions about electrical safety and potential legal action against the company.
Irving Carpenter of New Market and Miss Anta Roll of this city will marry Tuesday evening. William Haywanl, a National Hat Fin isher’s Convention delegate, is in session in New York City. Mr and Mrs Randolph and the Misses Randolph will be at home Monday evening May 6 from eight to eleven. An evening social is planned at Miss Newton’s Seminary from Friday eight o’clock with Cliife Safford as instructor. Crescenta catcher Cliie Safford did not arrive in Frainfield as expected. he will join in New York today. W R Mattox contributed a feature to a Belect Division, Sons of Temperance event in Newark last evening, reciting The Face on the Floor. Kate and Addie Weaver hosted friends at Orchard Place with vocal and instrumental music and dancing. A donkey photo tails game drew laughs, ax Hetfield and Andrew Carpenter contending for the prize.
The Park Club announces a "small and early" dance for members and friends on Thursday evenings from 8:30 to 11:30, continuing midweek informal socials. The Monday Afternoon Club held its annual officer election in the Casino last Monday afternoon with Mine EB Kenyon as President and Mrs Henry Opdyke named First Vice President.
The Grebe Day Nursery offers daytime care for children of working mothers from seven in the morning to seven in the evening. The charge is five cents a day. Inquiries may be made with the matron at rooms cover fresdway and Fourth street.
Ben Sutton plans another concert at Muhlenberg Hospital benefit following last April 21 Reform Hall success. He previously conducted a successful show raising about one hundred dollars for Bethel Mission and now aims to repeat the effort on Thursday May 19 to aid the hospital.
The Mesopoia Singers closed their season in Plainfield with a flawless concert led by conductor Chapman. Miss Margaret Reid, praised as a leading soprano, delivered an aria from La Traviata and Tosca’s farewell, while Mr. Brieger and the chorus earned encores for Sleep on in purest sleep. The program featured Her bridal chorus and other pieces, with simple yet elegant decor completing the evening.
The Route has been arranged for a town relay race including Plainfield bicyclists. The course on the 14th starts at Rahway Avenue and Cherry Street Elizabeth then to First relay Elisabeth to Rahway to Serond Press Works Plainfield to Bummition road hotel Old Church Milburn Rabway Elizabeth Westfield Rabway to Elizabeth total about 73 miles. Entries close at 9 30 p.m. tonight at the Elizabeth Wheelmen's house on East Broad Street.
Grand jury sworn by Judge Van Syckle as homicide case dominates the May term. Prosecutor to present evidence for potential indictment if killing appears unlawful. Fifty four petit jurors subpoenaed, Supreme and Circuit Court calendars list numerous cases. Plainfield Camera Club plans a lantern slide exhibition at Casino featuring member-made photos.
Bowling scores spark chatter over town as Crescenta and Staten School clash. Staten School, with three weeks practice, faces bets around three to one. Keller hopes his team avoids an eight pin spread. A 15-year-old, John Newman, found a railroad torpedo and injured his arm when it exploded. He was taken to Muhrenburg Hospital for treatment.
Suffering due to digestion liver and indigestion ailments flagged by a self styled remedy. The ad claims Dyspepsia and related symptoms are cured by Aust Fanny's Heats Restorer with a trial package offer and large size at Ramdalph's.
The regular monthly social at the Third Street Mission featured a pleasing program with piano soloists W. B. Maestymontl and Miss Ida Randolph, vocal solos by Newey Randolph, and a “Doll Drill” led by Mrs Maggio Recapassiated and Miss Plovance Dodge. Refreshments followed. Ida Randolph’s piano drew special praise. Letters remaining unclaimed in Plainfield Post Office dated May 3, 1892 include Miller D., Jamon, Mrs., and others. recipients urged to say advertised.
Mrs George H Bowen of Leland Avenue was badly injured in a runaway on South Avenue last Thursday evening. She was taken to Dorsey W Hyde's residence where a physician was summoned. Dr J T Pritie reports she is not out of danger yet and fears possible serious aftereffects while noting improvement.
The Spring sores or Junior League meetings begin next Friday after noon at 345 in Vincent Chapel. Children twelve years of age and under will be welcomed by Rev Chua B. Mitchell and helpers. Parents may send or bring their children to join.
In Elizabeth Union County Court, J A Demarest sued Ex-Councilman Rowland and M Stover for assault and battery. The trial filled the morning and by two the jury retired. at four the verdict found for the plaintiff at $125 with Demarest awarded $5,000 damages.
The annual gathering of the Young Women's Christian Temperance Union was held in W. U. T. U. rooms yesterday afternoon. Secretary and Treasurer reports summarized membership and funds including 52 active and 5 honorary members and a year starting with 1.08 dollars in the treasury, 291 added, 196 paid out. The State Superintendent of the Y's, Campbell of New Brunswick, addressed the meeting amid reflection on temperance and humor.
Johanne Haley, a known local figure, was arrested by Officer Lynch Inbanse in Proden's alleys yesterday afternoon for intoxication and disorderly behavior. She spent part of the day drinking and became boisterous. a nearby house was described as a disgrace, with calls for action to shut it down.
Official notes sent to members of Winfield Beat Post No 74 0 A BR Winfield N J May 4 1893 General Order No 4 Comrade At our annual inspection and master which will occur next Tuesday evening May 10 the Commander and Staff will be with us on an official visit Your presence on this occasion will be highly appreciated By command Winster Co Serve Commander Official Geonax W Moon Adjutant
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