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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1894
Page
5
An old newspaper item recounts John Corson of Crmon praising Dr. Lighthill after a cure of piles and rectal distress. The letter describes a long battle with prolapsed rectum, severe pain, and bleeding, ending in a complete, rapid recovery in under four weeks. The piece then lists local notices and routine community items.
A fragmented notice lists Dr. Lighthill at his office and residence addressing complex diseases of the bodily system, with garbled text detailing terms and circumstances of his practice. The readable portion mentions obstinate conditions and medical consultation notes associated with his name.
A period advertisement touts Cavatch and Diseases of the Head Throat and Lungs as successfully cured with a painless method. It promises radical relief for piles and rectal disorders and claims cures for neuralgia and syphilitic affections, noting rapid treatment and no detention from business.
The Courier reports a caller claims an Anonymous Letter sender is known and will face action if harassment continues. It notes a local case on November 15 and mentions a Halloween death of Charles M. Kelly Jr. at his home with friends. Field notes include diary-like times and a request to deny false statements about Charles E. Kelly.
The Plainfield stage schedule shows departures at 6 45 am 9 15 am 12 15 pm 3 30 pm 5 35 pm 8 00 pm and 10 30 pm with additional leaves at 8 16 am 10 00 am 1 30 pm 4 52 pm and 5 30 pm from South Plainfield and 9 15 am 12 00 pm 3 00 pm 6 30 pm from Sanford. The stage connects with Lehigh Valley trains and local chatter mentions residents visiting relatives and a Halloween party. The article notes weather work on the ground for future care in the ring and mentions a mill near Randolph that ships produce, local landowners and farms, and incidents of fowl theft and the loss of a horse reported by Miss Parmele.
Charles Graves of Liberty Street married Mine Graven in New York last night. A celebratory supper was held in his honor by neighbors and local firefighters as the couple began their life together.
An old column argues mothers need durable trousers and jackets for growing boys. It laments lack of affordable practical leather suits, stresses strong cloth and long wear over cheap shoddy material, noting rising costs pressure households. It insists a sturdy, comfortable suit suits a boy’s activity and finances.
A discussion of durable, decorous clothing for children aged 6 to 16, favoring sturdy serge for boys and active wear for girls. Illustrations describe tan and blue gowns with blue trims and a second old rose wool piece, while a dialogue excerpt shows a curious scene at a telegraph office highlighting pricing for telegrams.
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