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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1894
Page
4
Recorded at the Plainfield Weather Observing Station on Novelupes 15 52. Observation notes are incomplete but indicate standard meteorological readings for the period.
Vague notices announce ward meetings in Plainfield to nominate candidates for City Council constable justice of the peace and city executive committee. Delegates assigned per ward with dates at Bryant School Building and Reform Hall. Officials J B Cowann and W R Capreeton sign this November 14 1804 notice.
A string of snatches from papers notes chatter about Smock farm sale to Plainfeld sewage project and a Washington official statement that new stamps will stick when licked properly. The Newark Advertiser and Courier-News discuss political alignments in New Jersey and potential Senate seats as debates continue.
A fragment notes Senator Voorhees' self denial last winter and praises the collective service of his fellow senators to their party, suggesting their efforts would have gone less noticed without his restraint.
A Plainfield boy reports a Lawrenceville versus Andover football match played in the afternoon. The Lawrencevilles won 20 to 6. Fred Me i Shepard of Scotch Plains supplied the report, noting a standout player from the Andovers Hast and strong out of town interest with New York papers present.
The Karl and MacDonald company presents Robin Hood with an inhouse orchestra and a full scenery car. Lew Dockstader’s Minstrels join in a star filled program including the Marvelle Bros and Smee hen Curtis Williams Mack, with Galpin and Leighton among performers. Also reports good sales at the South Plainfield Laewse factory auction with buyers from major cities.
Fragmentary notes mention a planned dance by United States officials and talk of bowlers from Colorado and Plainfield. The text hints at teams preparing for games and comments from Eliz authorities, with no clear results or dates.
Mrs Bates Tefié reports rapid relief after using Munyon’s Stomach and Care Remedy, claiming cure after three doses. The ad touts 25 cent bottles for indigestion stomach troubles and heartburn caused by overeating, with claims of healing weakened stomach linings and related disorders.
Aboard public business auditors review election bills while a cadet meeting convenes at OC P Ball's East Ninth street home. Potter and Scott Press Workers perform at the Arlington Hotel as a series sixth game. YMC work anniversary noted with a call for continued effort by Seventh Day Baptist Church attendees. Gesang and Tarn Verein postpone Somerset street hall expansion to next year. Louden v Sayers contract case heard with Stillman and DeMeza representing sides over a sponge purchase dispute.
McKay Obie resident W A McGuire extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as ideal for children troubled with colds or croup. He has used it for years and keeps a bottle in the house. After lagrippe he was himself troubled with the ailment.
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