23 Nov 1891
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1891
Page
1
Forecast shows rain in Fort Jersey with steady temperatures. Tuesday brings more rain and a morning chance of snow, followed by colder conditions and strong northerly winds.
Public school holiday, council adjournment, sports and club activities, fundraising drives, and local notices flank reports of weather, crime, and civic updates from North Plainfield and nearby towns. Prominent items include school institute attendance, a grand jury setup, and local roaster events.
The Westfield Musical Society held a large one night event in school rooms and prepares an excellent December entertainment. The organization is regarded as the best in the state and its shows are consistently successful and enjoyable for all attendees.
The Franklin Council Jr U A M met in full regalia at their East Front street lodge room and marched to M E Church where Rev B Mitchell preached a forcible sermon on Thou hast Multiplied the Nation and not Increased their Joy as the choir provided music.
Evelyn Everett Spicer the noted poloist sang a new arrangement of Rock of Ages by Bischoff and Calvary by Rodney at Park Avenue Baptist Church last evening. The service included choir anthems and congregational singing for Plainfield audiences.
Property owners along the proposed route planned to attend the council meeting to weigh in on widening and extending Peace Street into North Plainfield. J. Fred MacDonald is a leading advocate, and the plan would trim eighteen inches off the northeast side of a house at the Front and Peace streets corner.
Alexander Snow aged 58 was committed to the Morris Plains Insane Asylum by order of Dra Hedges and Murray, with Constable Mattox taking him to the facility on Saturday. Snow had been an inmate of Muhlenberg Hospital for four weeks as his mental state deteriorated, and medical staff advised transfer to the asylum.
The piece claims colored voters from the Fourth Ward may be moved to the First Ward for elections. It notes a twenty four hour residence rule for voting and urges Republicans to check registry changes on Tuesday.
The Normal Bible Class gathers this evening at 8 o'clock in First Baptist Church for Bible study. A featured reading from Genesis will mark the session. The growing group welcomes all ages in the city.
In Union County Court Judge McCormick presided as three masked robbers from Linden pled guilty to armed robbery. Thomas Hill George Stiles and John Allen were arraigned and sentenced to ten years in State Prison, with Stiles singled out for comment as the youngest. Prosecutor Marsh led the motions.
The two day session in Elizabeth drew a very large turnout of Union County public school teachers. County Superintendent B Holmes reported high satisfaction with the institute. Speakers included Miss Lillie A Williams of the New Jersey State Normal School and Mrs H Monroe of Philadelphia.
A Park avenue fire last Friday afternoon is blamed on spontaneous combustion in the Taylor house. Earlier, a separate blaze among rags in a cellar, used the day before for waxing a kitchen floor, warns of risks from accumulated refuse. A war drama titled A Fair Rebel remains a hit, with Miss Fanny Gillette and a Libby Prison scene drawing praise. next Saturday at Music Hall.
The Plainfields Relief Association asks for poultry vegetables fruit and other donations for Thanksgiving dinners to aid the poor. Last year eighty two families were helped and this year they hope to assist more. Gifts may be delivered Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning to the Relief room 45 West Second Street. E R Leoxarp secretary. Central engine No 37 of the Philadelphia system was stalled near the city Saturday night as its cylinder head blew off delaying service about fifteen minutes.
A fragmented note promises value in improved grades and lower prices, noting discount levels around ten percent under New York City rates. It mentions foot width variations and a general indifference to foot size. The text reads like an advertising pitch for affordable footwear or related goods.
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