05 Nov 1891
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1891
Page
1
Weather brief indicates a mild rise in temperatures across Pennsylvania and New Jersey with potential for threatening conditions. Northern districts may face heavy snow, reducing visibility and travel.
The item lists arrests by three police this morning. Upcoming events include a November 12 performance of Blue Jeans at Music Hall. Also notes a Council meeting tomorrow, a temperance reform gathering, a harp recital by John Cheshire for Industrial Training, and a trial scheduled in Union County.
The Lead Third and Fourth Wards nominate ward officers and delegates to the City Convention as primaries were held. In the Third Ward ex-Councilman Erickson led the meeting with Mayor Gilbert elected chairman. Marsh won the councilman nomination 53 to 40 over Stockton. Fourth Ward saw Bartlett named councilman with a large turnout at Carey building.
The Supreme Court rules the Moore contract with Plainfield for water services valid and constitutional. It holds the city liable for two contracts tied to water supply and the “Big Six” hydrants while listing property transfers in North Plainfield and related financial figures.
The Casino hosts an amateur production of Esmeralda with eleven parts and a large cast. Rehearsals run multiple times weekly with elaborate scenery to attract audiences. Cast includes Miss Mande Esmerelda, Mr. W. Saunders, Mr. Kaufman, and Miss Cortis with Mr. Pelletier as the lover. first full rehearsal last Saturday signals a likely successful public show on the nineteenth.
Two North Plainfield women mourn a sudden disappearance of a gay young widower who reportedly took a gold watch from one and a valuable ring from another. An Hope Chapel entertainment is planned tomorrow by the Ladies Aid Society with ten cent admission and refreshments to aid the Building Fund. Warren Engine Company No. 1 carried out washing last night from a hydrant on Willow Avenue. two hoses laid, but a nozzle clogged by a rock from the main.
Eleanor B Jones, widow of Wa Jones, aged at East Seventh Parish, died yesterday at her daughter Mrs H B Barnard’s home in Long Beach after several months of illness. Her husband died four years ago leaving a large estate to be used by her daughter during life.
Mr Oliver Baml and Misses Marsh of M avenue announce an At Home Tourgay event schedule for afternoon November. Miss Rachel V returns to her Heights home after months at Lake C seeking reunion with friends.
Real estate records show transfers in Plainfield and surrounding areas dated 1891 with deeds and consideration amounts. The twelfth annual Union County Sunday School Association convention opens at First Presbyterian Church with sermons, greetings, and reports led by local clergy and Y M C A leaders. A Fourth Ward Republican primary featured an address by Councilman Roshmore.
William Peel, an employee of J Herbert Johnston, vanished from the city after election day while reportedly heading to Ireland. His wife and four children left worried as neighbors recall his heavy drinking and unsettled finances. Local reports suggest Peel may have sought funds from nearby residents and left after failing to return home. Union County returns show continued Democratic losses in precinct races.
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