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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1892
Page
3
The New Jersey World’s Fair Commission met in Trenton yesterday to choose a design for the New Jersey Wall. Attendees discussed military uniforming and other ceremonial details as plans proceed amid civic interest and state pride.
The Courier received a letter from Thomas Young of Fauweeney alleging flow terge Kyte ran the meeting at Panwood Club House Monday night. Kyte denied calling the meeting and said the Township Committee faced inocuous protests with no protests raised during applications.
Reported across New York papers, a fatal stabbing on Twenty Fifth Street yesterday caused headlines about a man becoming chef at Hotel Netherwood. Miller later denied the claim, saying the chef had already been chosen and that the prior sighting was erroneous.
John Mellroy was arrested by Dog Catcher James Frisby on Madison Avenue yesterday afternoon for interfering with him in the discharge of his duty. Frisby first attempted to seize Mellroy’s dog, but the owner remonstrated and the dog catcher took the dog anyway. This morning Judge Codington fined Nek Seah five dollars.
Special examiner of pensions K McMorrin visits Washington in town today. William I Sebring of this city noted as Grand Warden at the Grand Commandery of Knight Templar conclave in Trenton yesterday. Rev J Yerkes and Rev A Wilta speak at Baptist Young People's Union anniversary in New Jersey at New Hanoverwick this afternoon. Opening bowling game of the season Saturday on Mr Bellecourt Danellen banquet to honor Mr Schepflin by the Dunellen Bowling Green Club. Middlesex County Bowling Green Club of New Brunswick invited as guests of the Dunellen Club.
A district inspecting officer H C Hallock of Newark arrived last evening to inspect Winfeld Scott Pont No 73 G A One new member S T Springer was mustered in and an additional membership application received from a comrade in Raritan. Visitors included Department Commander R A Donnelly and Assistant Adjutant General B W Mains from Trenton Judge Adveruie A Sanda Jersey City Vice Department Commander J K Swoyer E Stahl James Taylor B S Bodine from Trenton and M V Conneely of Jersey City. They dined at McVey restaurant and many departed on the 11 o clock train.
The Elizabeth Journal lauds the retiring Board of Chosen Freeholders as the county’s best yet. It praises the personal character, prudent work, and unified, highly capable leadership that guided a clean, judicious administration with minimal politics since Union County formed.
Nothing has been heard from Gerald Hyestrom a street laborer who deserted his wife and one year old baby last Friday. He left wearing his best coat and vest and took no money from the home. Hyestrom once worked as a helper at Pond Machine Tool Works before he left at his wife's request to coach. The deserted wife is near prostration over the mysterious disappearance.
The Crescent Rink building at Broadway and Poorth streets is deemed safe after recent repairs. Foundations and floors meet safety standards, with five exits confirmed for fire emergencies. Local reports debunk rumors about Laing hotel plans. Water Works elects directors. Country Club names a Board of Governors with officers to be chosen next meeting.
Largely attended event featured 125 music lovers from the city, with many Melo Pola members assisting in the festival of song. Mme Paul headlined an audience of about seven thousand, while Mr Chapman led a 1,000-voice chorus. Highlights included a Sanctus by Mr Chapman and the Easter hymn from Cavalleria Rusticana. The Muinfeld party returned to New York on a special train, midnight crowding three club cars. A separate reception for Educational Classes at Y M C A drew Mayor Gilbert, who urged youths to choose vocations carefully and mind their associations.
The Rainbow Tea event last evening decorated the Woman's Chris Van Temperance Union rooms with tas bunting and lanterns. From 4:30 to 5:30 girls demonstrated their work while an Newark orchestra of four played. Attendance was large and proceeds support Kitchen Garden work.
A report notes a theft of a bicycle by a youth who took Mr. Cornwell's wheel to Newark where the bike's marked ownership would identify it. It also lists John J. Matthews appointing census enumerators for New Jersey wards and outlines the schedule through May 21. Additionally, railway work is paused due to supply shortages, and an advertisement promotes a free trial bottle of a cure for throat and lung ailments with a promise of a permanent cure.
A preliminary meeting of Plainfield High School graduates was held to discuss hosting a reception for retiring Superintendent Miss Bulkley later this year. William C. Murray chaired. Carrie Dewey served as secretary. A committee representing each class was formed to arrange the demonstration and coordinate with graduates on plans.
Rostys Wash May 11 minutes after a gas explosion at Roslyn mine 48 miners entombed managers Kangley cites probable ignition by a match or laxop. No escape reported. Thirty three widowed or married, families destitute, cry at mine entrance. Last night bowling scores note two games on CY. M L. alleys. Players Whales Owens Traynor Mack.
The piece notes Brusse ls street scenes in melancholy tones and mentions JF Ballay of Taxes as the youngest future congressman. It lists surviving Confederate generals with Beauregard sole survivor and references P D Armour as a pompous figure. Chauncey Depew remains active, while Jesse D Grant gains mining interests in Mexico. Bonner Gorman starts a new house near Laurel Maryland after a fire.
The text discusses stopping bleeding with pressure as the reliable method across bleeding cases. It mentions cold water baths for certain injuries and notes applying direct pressure when the location of vessels is unknown. It reflects instructional guidance from a historical medical context.
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