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Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1894

Page

8

Pretty Surprise Wedding Reception in Pennsylvania

A wedding supper ended with the couple leaving for a trip at 6 45. The Mead pair will reside in Menchen after their marriage. Guests included Jesse and Bert Meller, Harry Mead and the Misses Addie and Kate Mead of Redway, and many others from Metachen Plainfield West Geld and Brooklyn.

Penneylvania Mr. Mead Menchen Ashers Jesse Bert Meller Harry Mead Addie Kate Mead Redway Cornish Eadie Craig

Trial in Coddington Court Reveals Assault Case Details

William Wilson alias Packer faced trial after a driving off with Daniel Galbraith’s election day vehicle. James Day and his Boulevarig wife were prosecuted for assaulting Mrs. Newman, Day’s mother in law. Mrs. Newman, who visited their home, was beaten and left with visible bruises. Day received suspended sentence and $15 or thirty days. he appealed.

William Wilson Packer Daniel Galbraith Vassus James Day Newman

Saengers and Ladies Bowl for a Prize

The Saenger Hall event of the Tara Verein featured the ladies bowling season opener with Mrs. G Satterline Mrs W Beiter and Miss M Uni top scorers. Uni won the tie breaker and received a strawberry service as a prize amid refreshments and social time.

Tara Verein Saenger Hall G. Satterline W. Beiter M. Uni Mra Satterline Mrs. Beiter Miss UN

Benner Wins Final Shootout at Twenty Five Birds

The deciding match between Ed Earle of Elizabeth and Jack Benner of Wood was shot yesterday on Benner’s grounds at twenty five birds. Benner killed twenty three birds, three fell out of bounds and wounded two others. Earle had eighteen. After three earlier matches each held one win and one draw, yesterday’s shoot gave the prize to Benner.

Ed. Earle Elizabeth Jack Benner Wood Benner Bau Earle

Were You Out in It A Teaser on a Sudden Tempest

A brief notice mocks a tidal wave last Tuesday and urges defense against elemental disturbances. It promotes Quiliet's at 103 Park Avenue as a source for far-seeing Republican gisses and preserver gear.

Boynton Hfe Quiliet Park Avenue

CAUGHT ON THE FLY AND LOCAL INCIDENTS IN PLAINFIELD

A fragmentary Plainfield notice set reports on Mrs Knight selling 200 hats and Max Wiertz promoting cheaper catering services. It also recalls a cyclist knocking down an elderly man near the Post Office, scattering belongings, plus a boy hearing his father discuss an election. An ad offers a reward and requests testimonials for a patent remedy.

Two Local Children Die Abruptly as Diphtheria Claims Young Life

Nelifie Gray infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John Gray of West Second Street dies this morning. Another child, four, died yesterday from diphtheria. Haltard Waring and Halil Halil, two well known city youths, are standout E A football team players for Elizabeth with strong interference and defensive play. The club expresses pride in the pair.

Nelifie Gray John Gray West Second Street Haltard Waring E A Elizabeth Halil Waring Toe E. A OC. Com

Man Eaters Of The Pacific And Other Large Sharks

A New York Tribune summary notes true man eaters off the Pacific coast including a 34 foot Carcharodon carcharias captured after entangling in a net near Point Loma. It also mentions reports of a 42 foot man eater below San Diego, the tiger and basking sharks, and their behavior toward nets. California fishermen catch five foot sharks weighing 300 to 500 pounds off San Diego.

Pacific Point Lama San Diego Stanford University Museum California New York Tribune

The Human Leg Deterioration in Future Generations

A Paris bureau report sketches a far future where cyclists and machines reduce leg use. A Geneva professor foresees tiny legs and long arms with dwarfed teeth as civilization shifts toward hands and brains more than feet and calves.

Paris Verce Yang Geneva University London News

How the Pothum Went

A humorous Georgia newspaper line recounts a possum stealing scrape. The speaker argues a greasy mouth caused a mix up while bacon was eaten, with funny mispronunciations highlighting rural dialect. The quote showcases common antebellum or early 20th century humor in local reporting.

Tom Atlanta Constitution

Aromatic Wine Sold by F H Hebbard Co

A peculiar medicine claim touts an aromatic wine made from Port grape wine with iron additives. Described as excellent for young women at maturity and for life’s chances, the seller invites purchase at 114 East Front Street for $1 per bottle.

Gilmore Imore F.H. Hebbard & Co East Front Street Dottie

Women in New York politics face anti-Tammany obstacles

Notes from Gotham discuss the role of women in the 1900s New York political scene. They examine suffrage tensions, support for Nathan Straus for Mayor, and the difficulty of unseating Tammany Hall. The piece highlights reformers’ goals, voter dynamics, and uncertain election outcomes.

New York Ene Brooklyn Parkhurst Straus

British Yacht Designers Eye American Cup Defender

Glasgow note says a British challenger next year may be a boat built for American waters. Vigilant’s visit to America Cup shows sailing conditions differ. a syndicate plans a defender after American models. Herreshoffs expected to build. Nixon may finish lines for another. Football goes pro but won’t supplant public favor. rules differ from college play and hands are restricted.

Aoa Glasgow Herreshoffs Nixon Desgner Cramps Association Attenton Milton S&s Mayhew

Japs Might Be Arrogant If They Defeat China

Cone il of the Japs Theodore Wares, an artist whose portrait of Count Ito appeared in Harper's Weekly, lived in Japan years and planned to return. He now says the Japs will be insufferably conceited if they defeat China, noting Chinese influence in Yokohama and Tokyo and predicting harsh actions toward foreigners. He plans to go to India, which he claims has been whipped.

Cone Il Theodore Wares Count Ito Harper’s Weekly Japan China Yokohama Tokio India New York Sun

Barefoot Fashion Spreads From Medical Practice

A German physician Kniep advised patients to jog barefoot every morning, proving successful in his treatment and prompting fashion to approve the habit. The trend emerges among European peasants and domestic circles as Dame Fashion signals acceptance despite private and semi private adoption.

Europe Kniep

The Yankee Nation Lengths Across the United States

The greatest east to west length lies along the forty fifth parallel from Eastport Maine to west of Salem Oregon, spanning 2 768 miles. The greatest north to south width runs near the ninety seventh degree of longitude through the U S in a nearly direct line north south.

United States Eastport Atlantic Pacific Salem Oregon

Class in Fairmount West Virginia Tells of Racial Educational Struggles

In Fairmount West Virginia after the war, white superintendents and teachers ran the Sunday school for colored pupils. The class begins with rudiments and uses simple words printed on a large page. A fifty year old pupil, Yonath’s son, remarks I sees de and I sees de t but can't see de it.

Fairmount W. Va Yonath

Fashion notes on children's costumes with trims and fabrics

The article discusses winter fashion for young girls with trims like velvet, velveteen, astrakhan, and beaver. It describes a 15 year old gray cloth and blue velvet dress with astrakhan accents, and notes practical edging and bodice details. It also mentions the play The Ensign at Music Hall and a testimonial for Cham berlain's Cough Remedy.

Nate Toop Astrakhan

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George Mead Beveches Fieia Saengers Ladies Bowl Robbie Plainfield Deane DR. J Kingston, New York Gotham Merriv Macy's Tammany Squin Nathan Straus Maynard Ward Bartlett Fathan Hood Cae Music Absolut Sheetidead W. A. McGuire McKay Ohio Tere Chamberlain Wale Reynold Armacy Park and North Avenues Armstrong Cate Painteld New Greenwich St Beyreid C P. Mueller Winslow Java Acker, Morral & Condit Magnolia Condensed Milk Demarest Geneva Lithia Ark N.J Joan KR Neger Geneve Broad Street Ames P. Bogs Knickerbocker Co Centre St. Dock Bellville N. J R.ern Geneva Mineral Water Dear Bir Rigtt Cincincati Broad &J Newark X. J W. Randolph Madame Menzell Dancing Park Sseenue
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