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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1894
Page
8
A sensational stage tale titled The Derby features an equine cast and a romance between Nellie Cheveworts and a rival lover. The plot includes murder haunted cabin a horse race and a deadly serpent coil with a Dallas race track scene and a fairground setting.
Pitter bowlers rolled to another win led by Scott Potter and a string of high scores. The lineup posted cumulative marks with 104 348 487 681 777 924 1033 1199 133 in a tight victory.
Mrs Shields recounts using Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy after illness nearly claimed her life. She praises the medicine for curing skin liver and kidney issues and urges others to try it, while noting political views on wage workers and party lines amid a city factory scene.
Ralph 93 tied for a four year full tuition prize scholarship with a Newark student for entrance to New York University. The Kappa Delta Phi program featured readings and declamations including Morse Websters Crane and Whittier, with two boxes reserved in Music Hall for lectures as the society notes.
At about three o'clock Marshal Wilson found Owariey Williams and Charles Ussbendruck in Deena ae on Somerset. They are jailed in Somerville Jail for 66 Gaye each.
Case details appear from a docket read by Demaresi and advertised for public notice. The fragment shows a court action with a likely civil dispute and references to names Werner and Stevenson. Further context from the original ad is needed for full accuracy.
B Godrier was discharged and shot wound proved fatal. The doctor, thirty two, left a wife and two children.
Robbers raided a post office last night in Anel, stealing money and a watch. Deputy Campbell sought assistance from local residents as the event unfolded.
Jennie Bebi collapsed while dancing at the bail of the W. 8 Weed in Hosoxex on November 3. Physicians ruled a heart failure as the cause of death in the sudden incident.
Special to the Courier notes from National Zeitung say the Czar's funeral will occur in St Petersburg likely about twelve days from now. The report places emphasis on imperial rites and confirms the anticipated date and location.
Snow covered Michigan with a light blanket across the entire peninsula. Weather reports note steady accumulation from multiple snow bands, bringing whiteout conditions in towns and along major routes.
A major blaze in Indianapolis caused significant property loss with extensive damage reported in the morning hours. Firefighters battled the flames as investigators began assessing the scene for the cause and scope of the destruction.
The Farwood Society held its initial gathering on Ist night at the Van with about one hundred attendees. Guests included Mrs Gibbs Mrs Warres Mrs Anderson Mrs Robinson and others. Attendees enjoyed a sprightly dance and a late midnight supper hosted by Mrs. and Mr. Rolinson and guests Kennedy Warren Westcott Garrett Bliss among others.
A group of local youths attended a Brook dance last night. Miss Sedie Line from ecison avenue returned from a visit to New art friends. This afternoon 20 members of the Junior League of Chapel joined a sociable at Washingtonville Chapel. Mrs Joseph of Etherwood questions a circulating story with little truth.
Dr Palmberg bids farewell at the Seventh Haptist Church this morning accepting best wishes for her mission to China. A farewell program centered on her departure, with attendees and church members offering prayers and support for her journey.
A Betherweed resident hosted a social evening for friends and neighbors with music and at about ten o clock a very nice supper was served. About forty guests attended, including outsiders from town, and the event provided an enjoyable time for Miss Florence Billig and her guests.
Local notes include a Plainfield Bicycle Club meeting on November 12, plans for evangelistic services after holidays at Grace M E Church, Potter Press Works running overnight to meet orders, a ten man bowling team to Newark to face Lostitutes, and a Vigil Practice Olivier demonstration on November 7. Also reported are Fort Bemilton officers seeking a deserter, a tree caused a power line issue on Plainfeld avenue, Elmwood advertisement spurring activity, and a social dance at the ballroom under A Mas, W Gray, and Al Hoffmann.
An execution was set in the Nash court against Liebrandt and co defendants after a court action. The note records a procedural step in the case with no further detail on charges or outcomes.
A Times note describes humorous storefront signs on the West Side and lower State Street. A clothing shop touts patterns with a sly line about not believing signs unless stylish, while another eatery promises soup with every drink and a playful misprint about customer courtesy.
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