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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1894
Page
5
The case reports complete radical relief from chronic piles after treatment by Dr. Lighthill. A sufferer from prolapse and intense pain describes years of agony, failed remedies, and hot poultices, then credits a four week course with permanent improvement and gratitude to the physician.
New Market reports Mrs. C L Davis returning from New York State visits. The New Market Tennis Club postponed their phantom party indefinitely. An execution was issued yesterday by Justice Storms in the case of Gothve. Lizzi Mrs. Sarah Tchevor attended the Epworth Le Convention at Flemington. David Bischford guided threshing at William Randolphs arm and is now at John Nelsons. William Atbrier awarded a bridge contract from Perth Amboy to Woodbridge, to begin after the election. Hallowe en observed with gates removed and mischief such as a boat taken from moorings and girls in outlandish costumes visiting friends. Piscataway Township Board to meet November 17 at 10 a.m. at Nelsons Hotel to consider an electric railroad along Bound Brook to Punellen. A reception honored Miss Rosa Palmberg at Miss Maud Titeworths for her medical missionary work to China, sailing soon. Last Harlow Eve party was at Louis T Titsworths residence.
Advertisement notes that OR LIGHTHILL can be consulted on all obstinate 480 complicated diseases of the human system at his office residence. The offer implies medical consultation availability with a focus on difficult cases.
An odd classified notice for a medical treatment at 144 Crescent Ave claims radical cure of deafness catarrh and throat tongue diseases with quick results. It promises relief from head and neck ailments and asserts success where other remedies failed.
The fragment lists several individuals including Miss Maud Titsworth Miss Elin Palmberg Miss Ryno Miss Lizzie Boice Miss Edith Wilson Miss Davin Ryno Ale Vars RB Crandall L Titsworth and Mr Brice Alfred Wilson.
Scotch Plains residents organize musical evenings and social events with theater outings. Parties attend dramatic clubs in nearby towns, while a Royal Arcanum gathering and a Marsh family social occur. Activities include piano recitals, dances, and community movements across Plainfield and Jersey, with travel to Philadelphia for performances.
Paris fashions show bonnets worn well back to reveal front hair and emphasize a Dutch cap form. Velvet and satin hats top tulip decorations while new dahlia cloth gowns feature bell skirts, black gimp trim, and wide velvet bows, with ornate sleeves to match.
A Pennsylvania street car ride yields curious exchanges as two eight year old girls discuss face powders versus paint. A contest of wit follows with a boast about money and life in a dramatic line. Cartoonish dialogue closes with playful banter about enemies and a gentleman named Crandall in casual social chatter.
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