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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1894
Page
8
Yesterday and today items include church meetings evangelists society gatherings and charity events. The notices mention Crescent Wheel club activities sewing society lectures and missionary gatherings with several local venues and dates.
A local political flyer urges voters to back William Howard for county office, praising his road program. The missive asks readers to spread the message and persuade others to vote for him.
A collection of short items lists names and movements including Miss Malien visiting Miss Eta Garymer in West Second Street, Harvey Thorn and brother T Thorn traveling to Winder for an old daughter, William M Unser moving to Philadelphia, Alfred Noroury relocating to Philadelphia, and a Bayreuth related church trip. Also Augusta Frazee learns of brother in law Charles E Rogers's death in Yarboodale, Penn and Pony McClaren replacing him as engineer on No. 96.
The Derby Mascot at Music Hall tomorrow night showcases King the English hurdler with a lady in the saddle leaping a gate of unknown height for Plainfielders.
The Plainfield group postpones its regular meeting from the first Thursday to Thursday evening November 13 due to the election. The notice names the new date and situates it around civic business.
Cable from London reports the death of Eugene Oudin aged about 85. Born in New York he rose from chorister to celebrated baritone, premiering roles in Sullivan and Onegin and serving on the Prince of Wales staff. His London home was 51 Jordan Gardens.
Police report a shooting at a Philadelphia Italian tavern after a man named Michele Santuso was killed while in conversation with companions. The victim, about 40 years old and married, reportedly had $1.20 on him. Investigators note the culprits were identified as Italians. no further details released. A separate Madagascar dispatch mentions the French government.
A late dispatch notes movement along the main route toward Pekia with unspecified pacing and sparse details. No further context or names are provided in the fragment.
The Christian Brethren of this city hold a convention on West Secondsirest with about fifty delegates from various U S cities and a few from other areas. Meetings are daily at 10 30 am and 3 30 pm in Reform Hill basement where delegates stay with Brethren families and meals are provided. Mr Revels of Engined led last evening's service and is expected to lead the gospel meeting tonight.
Members of Perseverance Lodge split on the idea of buying the Watchung avenue and East Second street corner lot and building there. If bought, ground floor stores would exist with the bail above. The lodge plans a judge's option on the property, but opposition remains strong.
A servant girl at a West Second street house was charged this morning with stealing wearing apparel. A bundle of clothing was tossed from a window and later recovered. Visitor Miss Powers identified items taken, a coat and blazer were returned, and the family showed eight disposition and pressed the case.
In Justice Mosher's Court W A Boe faced charges for pulling Gondactor Bedell's train bell card and starting the train on October 28 but the case was dismissed after railroad witnesses Con ductor Bedell and Mr Case urged leniency. The court also ruled in Woolston and Buckle versus Miller on contract for eighty six dollars and three cents plus costs.
A sale of Long Island horses and colts belonging to Mr Fosher was held at Pope's stables on West Sixth street Saturday afternoon by T J Carey. Nine were sold with prices by Ellis Campbell and L M French each buying colt and Jobo Emmons buying a work horse.
A sermon pleads for unity among faiths under one Lord and one baptism. In Nov a veteran James Wasson once in the United States army, killed his wife and himself in Mexico after a note about a past court martial and dismissal. A heroic rescue story from Pree Grove Pa features a mother saving her son from a fall. Dorflinger's American Cut Gines advertises wedding and holiday gifts at 3 Murray Street New York.
Rainfall at noon measured .52 inch. The first Ragan lecture titled Footprints of Washington will be held in Music Hall tonight with a large audience expected. Peters German Lutheran Ubureh marked its anniversary with morning exercises and a sermon by Rev. E. Kionka in German. Sons of Veterans fair closed after a successful week with a $125 gain. Most businesses will close tomorrow at noon. Edsall's commercial palace will close late tomorrow.
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