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Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1894

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Calloway Wins Wage Case Against Piston Company

William H Calloway of Samptown sued the Cold Storage Company for wages due after a yearlong dispute over work duties and rent. A city court jury returned a verdict in favor of Calloway for the amount claimed plus interest after hours of deliberation, with W. & Codding as his counsel and Charles A. Reed for the defense.

William H Oslioway Samptown Pistof Best Cold Storage Company Dastlee Nodyne W. &. Codding Charles A. Reed Tee Edmiunee Eigen Mavates Ifier

Local Board Meets Amid Disorder in Union County

The Union County Board of Freeholders convened amid confusion with names and roles tangled in the minutes. County Attorney William K. Uodington, along with officials Hubbard and Ryne, oversee road repairs and a county office shakeup while a July expiration prompts renewed activity. A mention of local merchants and a remedy sale closes with pharmacy ads and managerial notes.

Union County Board of Freepaiders Wereb Laine Central New Jel Herant Dably Piniutighi Cuina County Heraal Bec Luin Democrat

Mayor Gilbert Pushes Strict Milk Inspection Plan

Mayor Gilbert thanked the Courier for highlighting tuberculosis cases in Plainfield cattle and called for immediate action. He will notify the Board of Health and urge prompt, effective measures to ensure a healthful milk supply for Plainfield consumers.

Gilbert Courier Plainfield Board of Health Promptiona Pisinfeld

Missionary Sermon at Crescent Avenue Church T

Rev Dr McGilvary spoke at Crescent Avenue Church on Siam and Love Missions. He described learning the Siam language, the mission’s progress, and the conversion aims, noting improvements in country life and the broad influence of Christian work.

Bern Crescent Avenue McGilvary Crescent Avena Siam Leeds Roland Netal Wasiel

Local notices and social meetings in a late 19th century town

Ed B Millet of Mark avenor reports on a Philadelphia journey and the Women’s Mayer Meeting of the First Presbyterian Church. Upcoming events include a deputy post carriership, a furniture sale at 60 Mercer Avenue, a church anniversary at Monroe Avenue Chapel, social reorganizations, a driving incident before Judge Cuddington, and races at a new bicycle track. Also notes on a Sunday School supper, a rainless ground report, and bicycle track entries.

Millet Mark Avenor Urree Firat Presbyterin Charen Postal Service Carey la Mercer Avénir Epworth League Monroe Avenue Havdiock Brr Daety Old Rosette Socraliuts Fret Walker New Street Roatine Plavagan Lian Mate Calle Gail Jude Cuddington Somerset Warren Mission Chapel Kanyon Moffey East Front Street Ivy's Court

Town Committee Chaos Over Peace Street Extension

North Plainfield town committee debated a resident Martha Campbell of Warrenville seeking return of 62.50 paid for a Peace Street extension assessment. Officials questioned legality and timing, debated further action, and adjourned to discuss after legal advice.

Peare Street North Plaineld Townstip Committee Fouotaip Spence Ae Martha Campbell Warrenville Peace Street WA Gerdington Hee Fountain Spencer Woalnield Conadtteeman Sqrith A. Marsh Charles A Reed

Horsly Barser Charged With Liquor Sale Without License

Porllegal liquor selling case records Horsly Barser spotted by Officer Kiely to appear before Judge Coddington. Barser pleaded guilty to no counts and was directed to appear tomorrow for sentence.

Horsly Barser Kiely Coddington

Assembly passes Senate Bill No Si for governor approval

In Trenton N J May 10 the Plain Held Board of Education bill Senate Bill No Si passed the Assembly at 1030 in the morning by a unanimous vote. It will be sent to the Governor for approval. The bill was introduced in the Senate by Republican leader Mr Voorhees and in the House by Mr Uodding.

Trextos N. J Board of Education Senate Assembly Voorhees Uodding

Coxeyites Shoot Federal Officers at Tacoma Train Stop

On May 10 in Tacoma two Deputy Marshals were wounded when Coxeyites opened fire during an attempted seizure of a train. The officers failed to clear the train as the attackers continued the assault, with two seriously injured.

Taroma Wasixerox Nort Tacome Marsala

President's excursion to attend memorial ceremonies

The president decided the Plainfield post office would remain at the same location, then took a day trip to Frederick to participate in Washington Monument ceremonies in Wasuiseros on May 1.

Courier Wasuiseros Plainfeld Post Office Equalilie Predericks l Bury Washington Monument

Delegates Attend Missionary Society Session in Grace ME

Delegates from thirteen societies gathered in Grace ME for a meeting of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church. Reports showed 270702 raised by local societies with 450 allocated to charities in the south frontier and Italian work in New York City. An afternoon address by Rev Baldwin, missionary secretary, followed by officer elections and sales. A luncheon was served between sessions.

Womans Home Missionary Society Urece Carmelonarties New York City de Baldwin

FourYearOld Burned After Bonfire Accident

Nearby witnesses heard cries of distress from Rennie Coon a four year old boy burned when his dress caught fire at a bonfire site near Stigers Alley and Pound's fat house. Mrs Vermeule extinguished the flames with bare hands and doctors from MacDonalds treated him. His back shoulders and neck were severely burned with a cautious chance of recovery under Dr Fritts and Dr Hedges care.

Stiger Pound Reonie Coon Mra Vermeuie Rennie Fritts Hedges MacDonald

Angelic Beauty Masterpieces Featured In Lively Exhibit

A sensational description praises an angelic model with a bewitching beauty. The article highlights a portrait in Part a0 and notes fourteen more pictures in Part xvi, inviting readers to collect coupons for each masterwork. The Board of inde and C. M. L. bowling teams meet tomorrow night at the clubs' alleys.

Tachange Board of Inde

War and Fair notes and a New York relief drive

The report from J A Smith Doc Veeni and Fred Sanford recalls a quarter hundred fish caught at New Marcelin. Arlington note shows Potter and Scott prize bowling and music. A Plainfield fair offers a valuable yearly NY ticket. Bryant students donate gifts for Delancey Street Settlement. J Hervey Nounr displays The Matteriorn reproduction in color. King’s New Cure advertises a speedy grip remedy at 21 West Front Street.

J. A. Smith Doc" Veeni Fred Sanford New Marcelin Arlington Fote Scott Prese Guttman KE. W. Mille U.S Express Company J. Hervey Nounr Park Avenue Switzerland Leh Me Babcock Ure Club Ais

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