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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1893
Page
2
May 26 issue reports a mad dog attack by a suspect creature in Green Brook injuring dogs and chickens. Residents, led by Mrs Wesley Blaine and neighbor John Rendolph, intervene before further damage occurs as crowds form and a gun is readied.
James W. Hamed, long serving speaker candidate, writes from Albany on January 16, 1890. He endorses Allcock's Porous Plasters as the best external remedy he has known, recounting a past accident and recovery to bolster his claim and support amid Assembly chaos.
A bustling afternoon and evening festival at the First Presbyterian Church features a strawberry feast with berries and cream, attracting many attendees. The Home Missionary Society meets, while the Watchung Club reorganizes, with officers and plans for summer bowling and tennis entertainments.
Fragmented notes describe Boehm winning a dispute over a dry goods exit and a stalled plan, with Lederer’s consent delaying action. The item mentions a mix of local happenings including a dog attacking a vendor, the engine company photo day, church Alliance meeting rescheduled, and financial figures from a State Board report.
The clipping describes violet ribbons and sachets in female adornment and laments about old discarded dresses. It mentions Mrs. Mary J. Burks of Bowley Massachusetts transforming an old gown with a waxed tatt and lace accents. A novel by Mon Mary Wart is cited and fashion ideas for mantels and canes are noted.
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