Supreme Court Reverses Trial Court In Pike Diamond Ring Case
The Supreme Court of Trenton yesterday reversed the verdicts in the Pike diamond ring case, upholding Noah W. Pike and attorney W. Angleman. Mary Van Riper had sued for 75 dollars plus costs after a jury trial, with Justice Mosher ruling for the plaintiff and the Common Pleas affirming. The high court’s decision emphasizes the defendant's right to trial by jury and criticizes lower courts for denying it.
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Trenton
Verer-Pike
W. 3
Angieman
Noah W. Pike
Mary van Riper
Mosher
W. Angleman
Mr. Pike
Miss van Riper
Pike
Common Pleas
McCormick
Angleman
van Buckel
Supreme Court
Byw
Early Evening Wedding at 528 West Front Street
Miss Anna L Stites and Frederick Snyder wed at the home of the bride’s parents on West Front street. Rev B W Hand officiated with John V Vroom as best man and Miss Sarah Prime as bridesmaid. The informal ceremony was followed by a collation with close relatives.
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West Front Street
Anna L Stites
Frederick Snyder
John V. Vroom
Sarah Prime
Overland
Stites
Garry
Lozze Cramer
Amos. Stites
Belle Caven
Sandwich
Madden
Evon
Plainfield Daily Merges With Courier News in Republican Daily
The Plainfield News merged with the Courier News creating a larger Republican daily. The News began June 2, 1884 as Plainfield’s oldest daily and will be strengthened by the acquisition, with the Leader praising Brother Ronyon on the purchase.
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Plainfield News
Courier
Brother Ronyon
The
News
Plainfield
Westfeld Leader
Consolidation of Plainfield News under Ranyon leadership
The Plainfield Courier and Evening News merge under F. W. Ranyon who bought the News plant, making the combined paper the city’s oldest daily. The Sussex Register notes the new ownership branding it with a progressive motto.
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Plainfield Courier
Evening News
F. W. Ranyon
Sussex Register
William Dolam Arrested for Reckless Driving on West Second
In Judge Coddington's court William Dolam was arrested last Tuesday for reckless driving. He rammed two vehicles on West Second Street and was summoned to appear in court Monday for bearing.
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William Dolam
West Second Street
Chamberlain's Pai Balm For Pain In Side And Chest
For a pain in the side or chest a piece of flank dampened with Chamberlain's Paip Balm and bound on over the seat of pain gives prompt relief. If used in time it can often prevent a cold from resulting in pneumonia. This treatment is also a cure for lame back. For sale Reynold's Pharmacy Park and Avenues.
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Reynold's Pharmacy
Park and Avenues
Pictures From Germany Show Milk Carts and Cologne Cathedral
A letter to Mrs Frank from Plainfielder shares German views including Antwerp scenes of the Cologne Cathedral choir and a milk cart system. Milkmen ride with dogs pulling open carts amid can stacks, tested by a milk inspector. The writer plans a Paris return in about three weeks after visits to Merz and Cologne.
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Frank
der Vaterland
Antwerp
Peateres Goa
Merz
Linkespent Sansday
Cologne
Badeo
Paris
Five cake walk crowds light up Starlight Social Club night
The Starlight Social Club entertained with a real five cake walk for Drum Corps Hall. A large gathering of prominent colored residents attended, dancing began at nine and continued late into the morning, with lively competition and high expectations set by organizers George Randolph F H Nelson and W Randolph.
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Drum Corps
Starlight
Loere
Gudlden
Wes
George Randolph
F. H. Nelson
W. Randolph
Flvor
Ed. Dillon
Chas. Malford
Two financiers praise school trustees candidates
A leading taxpayer comments on upcoming school trustees election praising Dr Probasco and LN Lovell. He calls Probasco deeply engaged and hardworking and commends Lovell for calm judgment and foresight in his short tenure, warning against change.
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Dr. Probasco
LN. Lovell
Mr. Lovell
Prophecy of Winter from Old Downe Saying
A newspaper note recalls a winter prophecy credited to O. Downe about snow events matching the moon’s age at the first snowfall. The reporter counts four storms so far this season, noting the pattern mirrored from last year.
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O. Downe
Doane Brothers
Plainfield Official Responds On Louisiana Hose Types
Chef Dosne received a telegraph blank from a Louisiana town asking his opinion on several kinds of hose. He prepared an estimate and dispatched it in time for the council meeting at that place.
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Chef Dosne
Louisiana
Alert Hose Company Seeks Team for Heavy Driving
A movement in Alert Hose Company aims to buy another horse to form a team for the hose wagon for heavy winter driving. Previously one horse did the work, but a team could speed fire response, especially in winter. Also notes on croup symptoms and a claim that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents attack. 25 and 50 cent bottles for sale.
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Alert Hose Company
Onamberlain
A Year of Fourteen Months at the Y M C A
The Seat of Directors approved new YMCA membership tiers in the upcoming building. Options include 200 Limited, 500 Educational and entertainment privileges, and 800 Full privileges with gym use and pool access. Payment plans start with 2.00 down or 5.00 plus installments, dating from January 1, 1895. Full Boy's Department membership set at 300.
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Y M. C
Boy’s Department
Local residents plan trips and moves across states and towns
Hughes Fewcett sails to Europe from Grove street while A D Thompson departs for Florida. Miss Kittie Code visits Stamford relatives as Walter Thorn sails to Texas. Mrs VanSiele visits West Front street, and Superintendent Adieman expects a Newark visit. Kinney returns from New Brunswick, Marshall Wilson moves to Somerset Race corner, and Mrs Edgerton hosts luncheon. Rev Dr Richards discusses his Mexico trip. Townsend sisters return from Poughkeepsie. Armstrong visits Stelton then Hand home. W H Griffin in Boston unable to return due to sister illness.
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Hughes Fewcett
Grove Street
Europe
A. D Thompson
Farragut Avenue
Florida
Mias Kittie Code
Stamford, Conn
Misses Varney
West Third Street
Walter B. Thorn
New York
Texas
VanSie«le
High Bridge
Charles Randolph
West Front Street
Adieman
Electric Railway
Newark
Jacob Kinney
New Brunswick
Marshall Wilson
Chatham Street
Somerset and
Race Streets
A. and
W. Townsend
Craig Piece
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Armstrong
Stelton
B. W Hand
W. ©. Smith
Grandview Avenue
Bongat
A.D. Thompson
Watchung Park
Fairview Avenue
Alert Hose Company Cuts Response Time
Curious note on Alert Hose Company's rapid fire response. Driver Townley studies to shave seconds and considers leaving boots and clothes downstairs. When alarms sound, he slides down the pole and dresses quickly. The practice appears to have reduced some recent run times.
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Alert Hose Company
Driver Townley
Commuters Flee Cold Cars At Grant Avenue Depot
A bomber of commuters who rode street cars to the depot faced biting cold this morning. Many chose to walk to the train to stay warm, while those near Grant avenue station will likely ride trains there until street cars resume service.
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Grant Avenue
Lepidoptera Tea Hosts Readings At Mrs Herring Home
Mrs F C Herring on Park Avenue entertained about 100 guests for a Lepidoptera Tea. Papers on butterflies and moths were read by collectors including Miss Emily C. Morton and Dr Skinner, with talks and a butterfly shaped dessert, amid late afternoon social chat.
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F. C. Herring
Park Ave
F O. Herring
Park Avenue
Mia Herring
Ana de Ngbungber
Smith
Rutgers College
Alexander Gilbert
Samuel Huntington
Flagg
New York
Plainfield Y M C A Fair Set With Global Booths
Plainfield prepares for the Y M C A fair opening November twenty seventh. Ladies have spent summer and autumn arranging French Spanish Swedish German Hungarian Italian booths an American country store and a Russian tearoom. A forthcoming book will publish complete data on all fair attractions and items for sale.
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Plainfield
Instructor Mac Phie Takes YMCA Teaching Post
The committee appointed to secure an instructor for the Physical Department of the YMCA reports D A Mac Phie has accepted the call and will be on the field about December. He is a college graduate and Springfield Training School alumnus with large experience as a physical director and fitness leader for young men.
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D. A. Mac Phie
Springfield
Ivers and Pond Pianos Offer Convenient Payments
Ivers and Pond advertise a stock of slightly used pianos offered with convenient payment plans. The notice promises economical buyers that goods are within reach and guarantees full satisfaction.
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Ivers & Ponce
Accident Reported on Midnight Train to New York at Aldene
A New York Recorder morning edition reports an alleged accident aboard the midnight train to New York at Aldene. Central Railroad officials released statements this morning clarifying the incident details and awaiting further investigation.
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New York Recorder
New York
Aldene
The
Central Railroad
Y M C A Building Nears Ready for Use
The YMCA's new building progresses rapidly toward readiness. The gymnasium and swimming pool are usable, lockers receive finishing coats, and most rooms are nearly finished except for door hanging. Steam heating pipes are nearly complete, delaying tomorrow's rehearsal for the forthcoming fair.
Local Postmaster Claims Quick Cure With Remedy
Henry Wilson the postmaster at Welshtop Florida says he cured a long standing diarrhea in six hours with one small bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He notes it often provides prompt relief with one or two doses and is reliable. T. 3 Armstrong manager confirms.
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Henry Wilson
Welshtop
Florida
Chamberlain
T. 3
Armstrong
Grace Church Men’s Association Evening entertains despite weather
A Grace Church Parish building program by the Men’s Association drew a fair crowd despite bad weather. Richard Stevens ge Timpson Pred J Pope and W S Timmis organized the event. Willem Ranyon sang bass selections and George E Downey performed magic tricks. Downey and J H Downey played mandolin and autoharp, with Elmendorf and Runyon delivering humorous numbers.
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Men's Association of
Grace Church
Richard Stevens Ge Timpson
Pred J. Pope
W.S. Timmis
Willem Ranyon
George E. Downey
United States Express Company
Angele
J. H. Downey
Davis
Runyon
Messrs. Downey
Elmendorf
Meteor Explosion Believed to occur Near Dover
A bright meteor exploded near Dover after eleven on Wednesday night, seen across the region from Kenvil to Dover. Witnesses reported a yellow flame crossing the sky and a thunderous boom like dynamite, with speculation it burst in mid air and left tiny fragments.
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Kenvil
Dover
Foreste Works
Landing
Keavilead
Rubway
New York
Souatn
Nor Sodh
Death of Mrs Kempshall in Etizaneth New York
Mrs Charlotte Eaton wife of Rev Dr Kempshall pastor of the First Presbyterian died at On Springs New York Wednesday evening The Doctor received a telegram Wednesday of her serious condition and went immediately to Cufton Springs
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Charlotte Eaton
Kempshall
Etizaneth
On Springs
N. Y
Cufton Springs
Local notes from the Borough and surrounding groups
Community updates cover a winter railway tract reset, church events, a subscription dance at Olympia Hall, and meeting notes from Central Lodge 484 W, Franklin Council, Branch 396 Letter Carriers, Norwood Athletic Club, and Junior Christian Endeavor. Local clubs discuss insurance, new members, and upcoming socials with plans in Hyde’s woods and at Saenger Hall.
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Olympia Hal
Sycamore
Central Lodge
Charies Day
New Market
Oplatepentons Bebeatzen
Hyde's Woods
Marshal Pangborn
Marshal van Horn
William Waldron
North Pisifield
Park Club
Fisa
Deanmeytas
Assobeid
James Mallea
William B. Sparpe
Norwood Athletic Club
Christian Bndeavor Society of Treasty Reformed Church
J. H. Milh
West Fourth Street
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Abgleman
Pleas
TRE Courier-News
Germany
Plainfield Authority
Aleris
Personalia
W. H. Griffin
Boston
Mac Phie
Ivers and Pond Pianos
Yi Dein
Ho' ! Betz
Company. x
Republican County Committee
Essex County
Cec
Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor
Par’ Avenue
A. Wishaw
Mariner's Temple
Geld Street Railway Company
New Jersey and
New York Traction Company
Thiers
Peter B Matthews
Borough
D. M. Gardner
Somerset Street
Danellen
Bas
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