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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1893
Page
2
A report lists Ward candidates for Ames office including collector treasurer school trustee and board members and cites Vanderbeek’s renomination controversy. It notes the Republican City Convention chose a strong, balanced ticket and urges voters to back seasoned councilmen amid upcoming decisions.
A revival night at Mops Chapel featured a Willing Workers performance with sketches and tableaux. Performers included Maggie Fanny Bans Betts Lanre Band Laura V. Ayres Edith Roseberry and others. A dialogue The Wrong Man and piano pieces by A Nash W Leland and Miss M Dood showcased talent. The event closed with a musical tableau and refreshments forming a pleasant evening.
Reports indicate evangelist Crane will begin a series of meetings in Washingtonville next Sunday night, continuing through the week in hope of a pronounced spiritual awakening.
A church tea event featured Miss Helen Bolee and Charlee Hazeline with Miss Nora Williams, plus Miss Flore Petrie and Miss Pansy Her ring in a piano solo and songs. Willie McKilflop and James Killop were credited for performances as guests enjoyed refreshments and a cheerful, well‑attended gathering.
At 4.30 p m near Urane's store on Front street a rear carriage wheel caught in a streetcar track tearing apart the rig and injuring Robert Lowry and his wife and daughter from Dunellen. A nearby colored man declined to lead the horse saying he would ride instead, leaving Lowry to guide the horse himself amid a crowd.
The Holy Cross Choir was entertained at Rev. T. Logan Murphy’s residence with a philographic collection of foreign-city views, piano music by F H Cheeswright, and sketches by George Taggart. The group meets monthly at various congregants’ homes for social events.
Mr and Mrs E Ballou formerly with Dr Parkhurst now lead the Jerry McAuley Cremorne Mission. They will bring two young converts and conduct services at the First Presbyterian Church on Tuesday evening November 26, 1907.45. All who are assured of part in the great work to reclaim fallen humanity should not miss it.
The Patron of Columbus will be the topic of Mr. Ragan's final lecture of the season, presented to Mame Hall tomorrow at eight. He will evoke Spain as a poet's dream in his illustrated talk.
Fragmentary text discusses passes and costs followed by garbled phrases about pain back cold and plans to become richer. The readable parts hint at a discussion of money and comfort but lack clear actions or subjects.
A large turnout gathers at Liberty Street home as Rev G Warnick departs from the Zoo M. B Church pulpit. Friends praise his scholarship, Christian virtue, and leadership as tears flow during message and farewell remarks. The event closes with reflections on past service and deep sadness for the parting.
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