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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1894
Page
2
In a fragmentary 19th century column, writers discuss looming Senate issues, political reform, and protestations about party bills. The piece references New Jersey Democrats, McKinley measure prospects, and labor shifts, while critiquing local press morals and the arrest of a cartoonist. An odd note mentions a long beer barrel misidentified in a criminal inquiry.
W Tallman of Leland avenue and B Wheeler of Johnston farm launch spew enterprise at Nether Wood Farm to offer guarded dogs trained for shows house work and trading for geld work. They control a 1000 acre preserve with game birds and stocked woodcock grouse. a 133 foot main building and eleven 100 foot yards provide kennels and handling areas. water supplied from mountain reservoir.
A battered OCR note shows a man insistently writes in large letters for his Courier ad while boasting a vast stock of wallpaper rags palettes and glassware. Electric cars stop nearby as he pushes sales at a busy North end street corner.
At the First Presbyterian Church a crowd of about 200 attended the first organ recital by Professor W. E. MacClymont. Mlle Updycke sang Among the Lilies and I Love Thee. The program closed with The Evening Star and a grand chorus. Local notices mention guests, lectures, and upcoming events in Dunellen and nearby towns.
A lively rural episode unfolds as a calf breaks free and dashes through a crowd, while a farmer and onlookers react. The event ends with a jovial lodge gathering featuring speakers and a sales pitch for a medical remedy from W. Randolph of West Frost.
The Anesal Meeting of the FCA notes the fiftieth anniversary of its Y M C A section and honors officers and volunteers. W. C. Murray reads scripture, F. W. Yates records minutes, and committees are formed. A motion thanks Gavett and the helpers, with praise for the Pinefield Y M A and London centennial links.
The local Epworth League chapter of the Methodist Episcopal Church marks its anniversary on Sunday May 1 with public exercises. Dr Marie H Payne of New York Secretary of Education will deliver the address. The program will be published Saturday and invited guests include older youth groups and the general public.
The focal union of the Chratisa En deavor Societies met last night in Boab jareh with members from South Plainfield Warren Chapel Washington Valley Park Avenue and other local societies. E M Cave of Plainfield president and Rev. Fraker Piereler pastor led a devotional service with a hymn and remarks. many members renewed acquaintances.
West Front Street resident Harry Orier faced arrest at Bound Brook after a hoax incident yesterday. Newark Colored YM AA secretary W. G Me Roog invites all to attend Sunday meetings. the Ancient Order of Hiberciane reports four candidates and three membership applications. White City Artfolkos highlights Columbian Expo exhibits. Prof Mac Clymont to give a May 24 recital at First Presbyterian. Salvation Army service led by Captain Waldron of New York. later meetings planned with out of town officers. A black and tan terrier guarding Marshal Wilson to be collarized and registered. Miantopomo Tobe council tonight to confer thirteen promotions and two adoptions, with entertainment and no collation. Methodist young people plan Epworth League reform at Vincent Chapel, social next. Coachmen's Benevolent Association selects fair details including entertainment between Charles Lang and Frank Connelly. date TBD. Miss Rolman from Japan to address Uthe Jveo Endeavor at First Baptist Church tonight. Populer Melodies book available, 256 pages, priced twenty-five cents with coupon.
The Union county Board of Chosen Freeholders held a regular meeting on Thursday May 34 1894 at 2 30 pm with President Director Saver and Pres holders Badgeley Dosabse Ebriich Hubbard Hew and Heliday Bent Fender and Woolrag present and absent Miller. The minutes of the first meeting except bills ordered paid were read and approved. A petition from the Lathers Association requesting sheriff’s office use for regular meetings was referred to the committee on public buildings.
A patient recounts extreme cur weakness with protrusion causing agonizing pain during activity and rest. Under Dr. Lighthill's care the cure was complete and radical without painful operations, allowing full work and lasting relief despite poverty.
A local notice at 190 Somerset Street Plainfield New Jersey endorses Dr Lighthill citing a radical and permanent cure. It asserts the statement is true in every respect and invites interested residents to meet the signer John C Kenney to verify the claim.
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