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Newspaper

Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1894

Page

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Republicans Sweep State Legislature in Historic Victory

The Republican majority in New Jersey politics rises to an unprecedented level as Republicans gain control of the Senate and Assembly. Key figures include Joseph Ur as speaker and candidates Sewell and Murphy for U.S. Senate. Municipal offices like surrogates and county clerks also shift to Republican hands across Burlington Camden Hudson Hunterdon Mercer Middlesex Monmouth Morris. County results show substantial margins for various districts, signaling a broad GOP wave.

Republi W. A. Alpadgh Hanterdon W. Fl Porstow P. Fleming W. J. Denn Hodson T House Denton Hodsoil Fiyog Joseph Ur Assembly Hatresig Rogers Senate Fedatur Wooshees United States John R. McPherson U.S William J Sewell South Jersey Pranklin Murphy Newark Garret A. Hobart Wso Codding Pietor Lorouer Mr. Fowler Burlington Camden Hudson Hunterdon Mercer Middlesex Monmouth Morris Wesley C L. Cogn Aipaugh D. . Mercer T. Wilbur John G . KR Gen. Wilder Matloe Uae War C. Bates R. Ifies Oleot Ocean A. W. Harrise Lower R. Storrs Fra FP. Skinner Sain R. C. B. Duca Jas Das A. Christi Samuel Es Smith John King R.D.E. Ben R. Ors Schabeg LG. W. Smith Deck Arslow Drake

Piscataway's Noble Vote in Dunellen and Market

Complete returns from Dunellen and Market in Pyway Township show the vote tallies. Republicans carried Donelien with 216 to 220 for Copger, while Clerk and Assembly totals ranged from 8 to 217 across several names.

Dunellen Market Pyway Donelien Cantell Se Ae Copger Tice, Hicks and Grover Assembly

Local voting tallies by town and ticket counts

In New Market and Dunellen detailed vote tallies are listed for candidates and tickets including Prohibition and Socialist participation. Totals show Vernon Howell, Brace, Glover, and Harkins among leading counts. Dunellen reports low vote totals with a note that before vote was rejected the owner displayed his ballot name.

Brace Coroner New Market Howell Herbert Conger Tice Hicks Glover Dunellen Theresenhainer van Creet Acken Hommano Harkins Cozzens Ramsey Geissenbainer van Cleef Acten Howmeann Hults Danham Davellen Danellen

Demand for Courier News Surges After Republican Victory

Voter triumphs spark heavy demand as Courier-News issues multiple editions and belled extra copies. Presses ran from 3 PM, running late into the evening to supply readers with reliable returns.

Courier-News Jesne Belf

In Honor of Mozart at Mrs Courd’s East Ninth Home

A pleasant evening of Mozart history and music was held Tuesday night at Mrs. Courd’s home on East Ninth Street. Attendees included Miss Kate Bigelow, Mrs. Collier, Miss Juna Ketcham, Miss Carrie Dewey, Miss Marie Ketcham, and Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Runyon.

Mrs. Collier Miss Ketcham Mr. Runyon Picicher Hallock

Priestly Marauders Foster Surprise Party for Bond

A quiet evening at L. S. Bond’s home turned festive when Miss Minnie Stiglitz organized a surprise gathering for Bond returning about 10:30 p.m. Friends included Walter Gibson, Frank Wikof, A. R. Johnson, Julius Williams, Thomas Schafer, Ephaius Compton, William Bonl, and couples like Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Martin. Music, chatter, and games kept the party lively until 2:30 a.m.

L.S. Bond Wich Walter Gibson Frank Wikof A. R. Johnson Julius Williams Thomas Schafer Ephaius Compton William Bonl Emoja Wikoff Mary Martin Katie Kiely Eusa van Buskirk Cora Burdick Sadie Searing Ada Wagner

Unity Lodge Initiates Dr Davis by Card

At a Unity Lodge No. 102 meeting last night a candidate named Dr Davis was received as a member by card.

Unity Lodge K of P Dr. Davis

Croup Warning and Quick Remedy Advise

Croup shows hoarseness and a rough cough as early signs. Giving Chamberlains Cough Remedy promptly can prevent an attack. Also listed are 25 and 50 cent houses for sale by Reynolds Pharmacy at Park and North avenues, T. 8, Armstrong, manager.

Reynold's Pharmacy Park and North Avenues T. 8 Armatrong

Explosion or Earthquake Rumor Shakes Newark Area

Residents across Newark Borough Netherwood Wesfield and nearby towns reported a loud blast last night with a bright flash believed to be from a powder or dynamite factory. Officials suggest a Dover powder explosion may have caused the sound and shaking.

Mio Newark Teport Netherwood Wesfield New York Nothng Dover

Colored worker killed near West Dapellen on Lehigh Valley line

Hank a colored man employed at New Market was struck by the Lehigh Valley Chicago Limited near West Dapellen while walking on the track. He died shortly after being brought to Muhlenberg Hospital. Remains sent back to New Market for burial.

New Market Chicago Bear West Lunellen Nelson Blackford Chicago Limited Lehigh Valley West Dap-ellen Hank Evenue South Plainfield Muhlenberg Hospital

Self Denial and Dollar Social at Trinity Reformed

A novel sociable will be held at Trinity Reformed Church in the lecture room titled Self Denial and Dollar Social. Envelopes containing a dollar will be opened and the ways the money was earned read. The program features Miss Lillian Foree, B LeVere, Miss Fannie Mattson, Hyvudmap, Mc Gilloys, Foree, Van Eps, Miss Louise Snediker, G O Stevens, L S Bond, William Holmes, and F S Cutter. It begins at eight o'clock with various musical and dramatic entries.

Trinity Reformed Church Lillian Foree B. LeVere Fannie Mattson Hyvudmap Mr. McGilloys Messrat Foree van Eps Louise Snediker Wae Quartete Messrs G. O. Stevens Bond William Holmes Cutter

People and Places News Briefs Reach Local Readers

Charles Hall of Central avenue started today on his wheel for Liberty Garver. F D Fuller of Arlington avenue returned from Trenton where he had been visiting. Miss Hattie Viiet and Eva of Bloomsbury visit the Bowlby family on Nethern avenue. Mrs Eliza Cox of Flemington returned home after visiting Mrs H T Williams on West Front street. Miss Miouvie Voorhees of Millstone returned home after visiting her sister Mrs W E Day of Daer street. Mrs W Denham attended the golden wedding of her parents Mr and Mrs Hugh Gaston of Somerville Tuesday night. Miss Latie B Reber and Harry C.

F. D. Fuller Arlington Avenue Trenton Hattie Viiet Eva Bloomsbury Bowlby Nethern Avenue Eliza Cox Flemington H. T. Williams West Front Street Miouvie Voorhees Millstone

Miller Wins in Tax Suit and Horse Sale Incident

Constable Mattox failed to exempt Mr Miller's $200, was sued for damages after selling a horse under an execution. Miller won $75 in damages. the case followed an earlier judgment of $127 for Frank Linke, with an appeal noted.

Mattox Miller William R Codington Hotel Netherwood Prank E. Miller Frank Link Justice Mosher Constable Mattox Justice Nash Coddington Walter L. Hetfield Frank E. Miller W. R. Mattox Charles Roberts Mr. Miller Linke Robert Walker Foreman Ira Riker Joseph Taylor Charles Graeutzer William T. Newman Joseph van Arsdale

Centre Heart road Company investigates policy playing charges

For several weeks the Centre Heart road Company watched engineers conductors and brake men before Superintendent W J Peddie. Twenty six men faced charges of playing policy with some denying and others admitting guilt. The company has evidence of bets and returns and identifies a runner who brought back the returns and collected the winnings. A wholesale discharge of the guilty is expected, sparking possible appeals to the Brotherhood and potential unrest after many years of service.

Heartroad Taoéed W. J. Peddie Ic Ia

West prophecy fulfilled at Republican Convention Roselle

Mr William T West of Roselle had predicted Obas N Fowler's nomination would lead to a prophesied flag raising, and the forecast appears fulfilled as Fowler secured the nomination. The Roselle flagstaff at We Park, erected by the Republican Club, yesterday floated Old Glory in the morning.

William T. West Roselle West Sec Obas N. Fowler Fowler We Park Republican Club

Postmaster Claims Quick Cure With Remedy in Florida

Henry Wilson of Weignton Florida reports curing a long standing diarrhea in six hours using a small bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He says such cures are not casual with this medicine and in many cases only one or two doses suffice.

Henry Wilson Weignton Florida Chamberlain

Seated Flains Snow and Evening Board Meeting Highlights

The town wakes to light snow and mist this morning. The regular board meeting is set for this evening at 8. Various notices include plans by Thorpe & Ivins for a new lumber shed, Adolph Sanger’s NY trip, and missions at First Presbyterian. Local societies, sales postponed by rain, and upcoming events across churches and clubs are noted.

Board of Thorpe & Ivins Watchung Avenue Adolph Sanger Ext Front Street New York Home Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church O M. Dootham West Front Street Hand & Médiatyre Trinity Reformed Church

Seventh Bay Baptists Yearly Meeting Opens in New Market Church

The Seventh Day Bay Churches of New Jersey begin their yearly meeting at the church in New Market with a decorated historic building. The program spans Friday to Sunday with sermons, open parliaments, Sabbath School activities, Y P C E programs, and talks on training children and relation of law to citizenship.

New Jersey New Market W. J. Davia Tala Davis F. E. Peterson L. Cottrell A. H B. Lewes

Silent Piano Lecture Demonstrates Virgil Practice Clavier

A New York expert, A. K. Virgil, lectured yesterday afternoon on the Virgil practice clavier at Uneimo. The silent piano teaches fingering without audible sound, improving touch and technique and encouraging artistic playing. Participants included two children aged twelve and four. they performed pieces previously untouched on piano, showcasing rapid tempos and memorized passages on the silent instrument. The Casino audience appreciated the demonstration and left with clear understanding of the method.

A. K. Virgil New York

Township Victory Reversed in Fanwood Case on Appeal

Henry Cook sued Fanwood township and won a judgment. Ex Judge W K Codington, counsel for the township, carried the case to the New Jersey Supreme Court in Trenton, which reversed the lower court ruling and ruled for the township.

Henry Cook Fanwood W. K. Codington Supreme Court Trenton

In Justice Bosber's Court Missing sources search warrant

A search warrant issued to Captain Grant targeted Mra Upsbers to uncover hiding pines linked to yesterday’s case of missing sources.

Justice Grant

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Usion Counit Piscataway Repu OF Mozart Tacy Charles Hall Central Avenue Liberty Garver F. E. Miller Miller— Linke Central Railroad Peddie MR. West RW. Rice & Co Contry Jerusalem Lodge Elizabeth Elizabeth Gap Club Jack Brewer Park Avenue Baptist Church Doane & Edeall Gazelle Iona Joseph Wyckoff Hatch Fred Canfield Mr. Baker George Rockfellow White Plainfield Ivanhoe Stear Busic Hornby H-O Repany Seventh Bay Baptists Yearly Meeting Bew Market Tomorree J. D C. Bowen I L. Cottrell A. H. Lewis I. G. Bardick Y. P C. E Mra. H Eveling de A. H. Lewis Beard
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