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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1892
Page
3
A parish notice from First Presbyterian Charelf announces a young men sermon in the evening. The item blends holiday humor with local quips about churchgoing youth and a toast to hunting season. It cites weather lore, travel to Lakewood, and brief society notices from Somerset county and Elizabeth, including lectures, parades, and a failing street lighting report.
Anthony Klein, a New York arrival, died after a fall near Conrad Avenue while disembarking a train car at Albion Hotel era. He carried a wine satchel, which emptied as he toppled onto the track. A railroad physician examined him before he was moved to a hospital.
Captain Grant, learning fowls stolen from Peter Kenwood of Placateway, arrested Johnson the Colored Man in Plecateway. Johnson, linked to the theft, was arraigned by Jamtie Nash and sent to New Market for trial after papers were completed. The accused had been held at the atallon house pending the case.
Sunday evening lectures begin with Rev Hobart Clark, pastor of All Souls Church, aiming to explain rather than doctrinally present the positions of modern churches on the Bible, Christ’s personality, and older church organizations, to clear up misunderstandings for better practical understanding. Death of James ONeill in Paramouth Va reported. burial Monday in city. he was a machinist at Potter Press Works, about forty five, single. Fourth Triennial Convention of New Jersey Sunday School Association in Roseville Mr Church. Rev Dr Hartbat to speak on The Gains of the Sunny School Teacher and The Early Christian Obaress. Ex-Chief of Police and Warden Philip Breen seen in town seeking Chief position. Old Second Avenue drug store at Asbury Park burned. cause unknown. loss insured. Signor James Frisby injured palm by nail while opening box. Colored boy drops apples after bicycle accident. minor injuries. Hospital reports thirteen patients. Bath water touted for tired eyes. medical notes on neuralgia. Passenger Agent Samuel Carpenter to organize next personally conducted excursion to Washington, D C. Hummons issued by
Borough council discusses granting a franchise for a railroad along Somerset Street. Objections cited by property owners, concerns on frontage and consent totaling 11,970 feet with 7,191 feet needing owner approval. Debate includes street lighting costs, arrest plan for lamp breakage, and a $20,000 bond requirement. meeting adjourned after adjournment.
The Dewellen Bowling Club won on Thursday evening with eighteen members in a first team game at Danellen alleys. The Elizabeth Bowl era contributed to the win as the Danellenites upset their opponents in strong fashion. The scoreline reflects the close competition between the two sides.
Announced opening by Bow Grocery on November 30 in a new brick building at the corner of Central Avenue. The event marks the store's move to a larger downtown location and is expected to attract local shoppers seeking expanded shelves and services.
George Ah and Bant manipulated Babcock & Wilcox by posing as sons of Sir Charles Mitchell and connecting through Charles E. Emory. Bant gained access to the firm, offering letters of introduction to engineers in New York and Washington. Babcock's inquiries confirmed the ruse and he alerted friends to watch for the swindler.
Jubilant Democrats marched through city streets to celebrate their Tuesday election win. About 300 men and boys, led by the Plainfield Carvet Band and drum corps, carried brooms, mops, roosters and torches, with banners but few illuminated messages. The parade, though lively, drew limited public attention and featured many unlit banners.
The board of canvassers for the county convened at the court house in Elizabeth yesterday at noon. Judge Wadsworth presided in the capacity of a municipal service judge, organizing the election boards across the county for canvassing duties.
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