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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1894
Page
2
The piece discusses W. Risen and W. E. Wilkes with mentions of a Har lin consul general post, a possible run by Runyon for New Jersey governor, and Congress debates on tariff policy and the Wilson bill. It notes ongoing expectations for rival nominations and the impact of diplomatic posts on local politics.
Physicians of Plainfield appeal to residents and authorities, arguing an urgent need for a sewerage system to protect public health. They warn that without artificial drainage and proper engineering, accumulated waste and growth will doom the city’s health and future. The piece labels Plainfield as healthily plain but vulnerable without modern sanitation.
A movement grows in New Jersey toward nominating exiore Runyon, minister to Merlin, for governor next year. The Runyon bid is seen as boosting party prospects, with seasoned delegation leaders weighing its feasibility. An observed snow tale from May recalls seven weeks of light snowfall in a single anecdote.
A flood of town notices details windstorm damage, church attendances, street wires sparking, and patrol updates. Reports mention electric cars timetable changes, a new boundary for the county jail transfer not affecting Union County, garden fruit size projections, and plans for sewing meetings and veteran organization gatherings. Community chatter covers bike trade, rain impact on crops, and public amusements in Trinity Reformed Church rooms.
An old resident sent a narrative to the Courier recounting a Plainfield fellowship that grew from a lone preacher to a thriving Methodist class. The preacher traveled, preached in all weathers, and inspired weekly gatherings, culminating in a chapel built in 1831 with a simple interior and wood stove. The story notes the congregation’s joy, a growing community, and a local woman now living in North Anfield awaiting eternal praise.
A jumble of notes reports a forthcoming wedding, a mill accident with a severed arm, club meetings, a village marriage announcement, school funding debates, and a temperance meeting rained out. Reported highlight includes Rev A Martine's sermon, a wedding between Miss Fannie Heaspeton and Charles Hodge, and local sports results with a 30 to 0 defeat.
In darkness last night across Front Street from Randolph's to Westervelt, Park Avenue to Fourth, and Watchung to East Tal ed, citizens groped for paths as power outages and wandering cables caused hazard. Repairs occurred after two earlier breaks.
Reported at ten o'clock last night on Somerset Street, youths observed sparks in a large tree opposite the Courier office. A broken wire dangled from a limb, and witnesses felt a strong current as they touched it in wet conditions, with the cause of the phenomenon remaining unclear.
George Rickert remains under care after a near fatal chest trauma sustained last week as two heavy track wheels ran over him. Dr Jenkins reported swelling and soreness decreased with absorption progressing, offering hopeful odds for recovery.
Residents of Wesfield are urged to support a on foot effort to prevent defacement of Arak lakes. Community leaders request cooperation from all residents to safeguard the local environment and ensure a safe, clean lake area for days ahead.
A patient describes a radical nonoperative cure of a rectal condition by Dr Lighthill. She recounts enduring daily pain and distress before treatment, praises the physician for successful relief without surgery, and notes immediate improved comfort despite financial concerns.
A signed local endorsement from John C. Kinney asserts the truth of a medical claim by Dr Lightall. Kinney testifies that H Vroom, brother-in-law, knows of the case and the apparent success of the treatment, inviting verification in person if needed.
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