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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1892
Page
3
A birth at the gypsy camp on Friday is noted along with reports of scarlet fever in South Plainfield. Various local happenings include church activities, court actions, and public works across Elizabeth and Plainfield.
A lively audience filled the Casion at Union County Country Club Monday night as amateur performers delivered jokes and songs. Notable acts included Comacho and Albro with varied humor and ventriloquial bits, while Miss Minnie He Ma and others drew attention during the program. The event also referenced social notices and local arrivals in Netherwood and nearby towns.
On Saturday afternoon the Unions of Carlstadt met the Crescenta in Plainfield amid gusty wind that caused many errors. Keeler led off with a first inning run for the home team, while Hofman and Blume produced key hits as Crescenta pulled ahead and maintained dominance through extra innings.
In Brooklyn a player named OConnell of the Weatfell team is reported dead on Friday. Hoffont is expected to stay with the Crescenta. Eastern Association release is near. Upian defeated Marry Tl at Cwrbtwilt by a wide margin. Willie Murphy stirred controversy Saturday. Westfeld Austetic beat Uiainfield Bicycle 2 to 7. ONeill pitched, Hammel relieved, and Wirdiseh may join Crescent League. New Jersey's lost to Somerville 4 to 10. Devenport replaced in center field. Wind and dust dominated play, with low scoring and dreary conditions as Manager Mack smiled at the lead.
The Unitarian Society of the city will dedicate its new Park avenue church on Wednesday evening at eight. The program includes music by a quartet and several sermons with ministers from local churches. Regular services follow at the new church next Sunday. A wedding for Miss Celestine Neel and Mr. Herbert Johnston is planned for May 23 at 3:20 PM with Archbishop Corrigan performing the ceremony.
At the Fanwood Club House this evening a public meeting will be held to promote law and order and oppose liquor in the township. Prominent speakers will address the gathering.
Sparks from a passing locomotive set ore sheds and trestle work adjoining the Commercial Mills on South Avenue yesterday morning around 10 45. Firemen directed a stream on the building. Estimated loss not more than 50 dollars, not insured.
The suit by Miss Mary Kielly against the city and Jacob Miwwm went to trial but could not prove ownership of the property in question. Corporation Counsel A. Marah asked for a non-suit and the request was granted as court opened this morning.
North Plainfield authorities allege William Roantree drove his wife and children from their Grove Street residence late Saturday night and Marshal Pangborn chased him to the toll at two o clock yesterday morning. He will appear before Justice Crousey this evening.
Members and friends of the Plainfield Gosang and Ture Verein spent a day outdoors with baseball and long-distance events. White scores 205 leads a bowling tournament with high 164 average, while Druggists to Talk and Dine outlines the New Jersey Pharmaceutical Association meeting at Hotel Albion with talks, banquet, and home talent entertainment. Confirmation at Grace Church honors nine women and four men under Bishop John Scarborough in the new edifice.
The Bishop at Holy Cross Church conducted early communion and confirmed a class of twelve during the eleven o clock service. He spoke in commendation of the church’s finances and improvements to the parish building. In the afternoon he led confirmations at the Church of the Heavenly Rest, Evona.
The Baltimore and Ohio Express passed through at nine this morning on Itawayenat. A large baggage car bell rang loudly as Harmony Engine Company of Trenton carried their old fire bell to Rolle Engine Company of Elizabeth. The crowdupon hearing the clang rushed about, fearing an accident, though the train remained on track. The Elizabeth men enjoyed the bell ringing and dispersed contentedly.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union announces a May Flower Festival in their Crescent rooms on May 17 and 18 with patronesses including Mrs Alexander Gilbert Mrs Charles Hyde Mrs D W Pond Mrs Charles Potter Mrs EB Bt Mrs Randolph Mrs W L Saunders Mrs A D Shepard Mrs W T Broadway Mrs F A Hubberd Mrs Jacob Kirkoer and Mrs J W Johnson. The note also mentions a Tested Sn Rengen Machine Shop and a stray fragment about fremen and shipment.
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