01 Nov 1893
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1893
Page
1
A crowded evening gathering at the village hall featured music dancing and lanterns. Notables including Mrs Whiton and Miss Bailey attended with vendors serving refreshments as a young set mingled under decorative lamps.
A chaotic multi-venue Halloween event roundup describes parties at East Provate and Cole’s Row with music, singing, duets, and group games. Guests include Lillie Wen, Kate Sotierich, Len Weber, and many local residents. refreshments feature charlotte russe and Indian corn drinks. A second event on Boat Prout Street and nearby areas highlights dancing, singing, and a period of social games ending around 2:30 AM. An alarm at Grunt Avenue prompts a noon to November 6 notice, while public health notices urge use of Dr King’s remedies.
A man toppled in front of an approaching electric car near Merros Avenue and West Fourth Street. The motorman and conductor found him dead and were pelted with paper missiles by unknown assailants as they investigated. Investigators and city officials discussed legal interpretations and decided to discontinue the case against Councilman Fisk after reviewing the ordinance and circumstances.
A fraught Halloween night unfolds with villagers watching a pumpkin procession, a lamp explosion at Craig place and Somerset street, and assorted hazards. Cavalcade of costumed figures, boys in mischief, and marshals patrolling the Borough amid a dance at St Mary’s A.B. Society.
An election registration surge reached about 4 100 in the city and borough with 2 967 in the city and 1 133 in the borough. The board reported late additions and overlooked voters corrected at closing hours. Speakers Corbinhoder Oberty Adams will headline a mass meeting at Music Hall tomorrow amid anti race track sentiment.
Miss Dena Shane visits at H. M. Clark home in Grynt new avenue while Miss Palmer of Richmond hosts Mrs J. W. Reinhart at Netherwood. Mr and Mrs Clickner travel, J. Wm Klein mourns sister’s death, and Rev Yerkes helps lead Baptists at Bow Bropawick. Local scenes include Halloween revels, a lighting upgrade for Justice Nash, and a factory dance at Nightingale’s.
The Courier advertises a reader offer tied to the Commer and other items. It notes distribution locations and pricing, mentioning magazines and related material for patrons and alumni in Miami.
Bound Brook councilman Warren Sanderson suffered a broken thigh after a Monday night accident near the Mublewbeg pitel. He was working about Ue tern when the incident occurred and was hospitalized. local officials say he is recovering.
The Madison Avenue Commissioners, appointed at a recent meeting of the City Council, organized by electing J. Fred Mae Funai as president and E.G. Mulhird as secretary. An adjourned session was set for eight o'clock at Mr. Mulhurd's office on North Avenue to hear final complaints.
A report from the vicinity of Maletieh Avenue and Taberty Street near the railroad notes a detour by CAUGHT IN TRE ACT IM EARLY MORE ina Uoptaya Grant and Sergeant Kiely Mave leading to the recovery of coal thefts from a train. Four culprits were arrested and others implicated. Railroad officials praise vigilance. authorities vow to halt coal thefts. An unrelated health ad touts Fevsette Premption as a remedy, with testimonials from Dr M.V. Pineece and a Iowa resident168
A six man jury failed to reach a verdict in the Nolan versus Westphal contract dispute over furniture seized to satisfy a grocery debt. Justice Mosher presided with attorneys DeMeza for the plaintiff and Ranyon and Moffett for the defendant.
Will P Wwisems of Ute City and Minnie J Fores of Hound Brook wed at Minnie’s home yesterday afternoon. Rev. Cornelius Schence of Trinity Reformed Church officiated as guests dined around five. The couple will reside in Wileetty with Will continuing his business, previously with Mulford Eatll.
West and South Vis Chesapeake and Ohio announces a sunld tram service from New York to Cincinnati and Louisville via Washington. The first class limited offers through- cars and express departures with prices from Elizabeth, Louisville, and Cincinnati. Tickets and baggage checks available at 362 Broadway New York.
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