04 Nov 1891
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1891
Page
1
TheGazette notes a busy civic scene with a city election results causing public interest. The Crest Bicycle Club lost 10 to 4 at Crescent League grounds. public school scholars received a half day. the fire watch and police activity are reported along with various local notices.
Fred Bennett, a local youth, rescued six year old Louis Wahl’s daughter from a leaf fire but delays by the child's mother cost the girl her life. The child died at three this morning after Bennett wrapped her burning dress with his coat. Bennett suffered burns on his hands during the rescue attempt.
A fragmentary scrawl notes Lova and Perrine, a Jersey City bank clerk, as parents of a nineteen year old girl. The text references a house at Brewster and address Pavonia Avenue, with unclear dates and a visit plan.
At the centre for political news the Young Men’s Republican Club filled its hall with eager Republicans awaiting returns from key centers. A direct wire to the Republican HQ allowed rapid bulletins of political news, highlighted by New York State updates and cheering reports from other states. Manager Pucci of the Postal Telegraph Co showcased efficient service, pleasing both the club and himself.
Miss Hellwig hosted a French conversation tea at East Front Street from three to five. Prominent young people attended. Eleven Plainfield residents will stage the four act comedy Esmeralda at the Country Club Casino on November 19. Names include Mrs W L Saunders, Mrs Joseph Mason, Miss VanBoskerck, Miss Corlics, Miss Maud Bowers, Mr W R Cook, H S Blake, William Pelletier, William L Saunders, Edward Perkins, and William T Kaufman.
Local obituary notes the death of Frank C. Green at his home in New York City aged nine, after Bright's disease. He was a longtime resident and former furniture dealer in the area. A funeral service is planned at the Seventh Day on Friday.
An unknown man leaped from a Jersey Central train at Elizabeth as it ran near forty miles per hour yesterday noon. He survived with bruised face and hands, landing near Bound Brook and narrowly escaping severe injury. The train did not stop. Republicans urged turnout at the city convention on Publican Association street Monday. An ice crust formed an inch thick during the last period.
George Kyte was re-elected by a substantial plurality nearing four hundred. He carried Plainfield 263, Fanwood 123, West Geld 23, and Linden 99. Rahway Flower’s plurality reached 3 in Rahway and 25 in Clark.
The article notes a small voter turnout yesterday with 1652 of 2772 registered names casting ballots. Ward totals were modest, reflecting limited enthusiasm for the election.
The piece describes a three day fair at Holy Trinity Catholic Church of Whetfield with Engine Company units aiding the event. It notes strong Republican primaries in First Ward, calls for civic duty, and mentions mild North Plainfield election results. Maggie M. Hurlbert of North Plainfield is named as agent for the People's Health Journal.
Returns show New Market and Dunellen votes for senator and assembly races with Brown Beekman and Goodwin named. Prohibition votes count sixteen. Mixed results indicate low turnout with fractions of usual vote. Projected Legislature: Senate Democrats 15 Republicans 5 Assembly Democrats 43 Republicans 17. Also notes Rev Kempshall marks 30 years as Elizabeth First Presbyterian pastor with Friday social gathering.
Fragmentary OCR shows a local notice in New Jersey with names and dates unreadable, indicating a filing or posting. Readers should consult the original for complete details of parties and deadlines.
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