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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1892
Page
3
Patchy 19th century column reports on police presence, street railway franchise enforcement, railroad postal rates, church suppers, lodge growth, temperance shows, and high school football. Mentions data like October mail weights, Potter Vrem Works shipping presses, and a Crescent ball field match ending 60 to 0.
The city convention chaired by Judge Ulrich reassembled with officers elected by wards. Gilbert was the unanimous mayoral choice. Hubbard kept the assessor post, Johnson and MacDonald split rivals for mayoral nominee, while Ulrich and Codington won judge nominations. Treasurer candidate Titeworth also won unanimous support.
The Cres cent League class house hosted a boomerang smoker with Anel, Pietcher Hallock, Will N Runyon, and Professor Venino performing. Ex President Chames Reed spoke on stock certificates to clear club debts, 275 shares subscribed at $5 each, funding dues and investments.
The fifth annual Twilight Social Club ball drew around three hundred Newark youths. Music and a twenty eight piece program filled the evening, with dancing continuing into the morning hours. James Laughlin directed the event with Fred Moore as manager and William Blimm as floor manager. Ed C. Searing and Joseph Blam served on the committee. Mont admirably conducted the entertainment. Managers expect about $25 each.
A fire on Central Avenue drenched Bernard Tracy as he stood near a catch-basin at the Madison Third Street corner. Fire crews fought the blaze near Rockview, and a water nozzle discharged from a hydrant as the crowd watched the steam and spray.
A blaze at the Beartacs boarding house on Central Avenue near Third Street caused hotel occupants to flee and led to evacuations. The fire was fought by volunteer and city firemen, with the building owned by Mrs. A. G. Stout of Washington and insured for $1,500 total on structure and furniture. Firemen suffered exposure but crews extinguished the flames. one occupant, Breeden Buie, fainted and was cared for at a nearby residence.
The play Eileen Oge was presented at Music Hall by an amateur cast and well received by a large audience. M. J. Winn as Bryan O Farrell and Miss Julia M. Fielde as Eileen Moriarity stood out, with Thomas Sheehan as Patrick ODonnell praised for strong acting. A large crowd attended.
Members of the Geeang and Tom Verein held an entertainment and ball at their Somerset hall on Thanksgiving Eve. The program included singing, a chorus, a solo by K Bian, an actress by R Kersting, and performances by members of Bodely and H T Naver Palete Week. An old woman with many children sought help via a Courier Want Ad as the cold weather affected attendance.
A 19th century high school event features Miss A Gilbert and Mrs Edith Miles leading a Thanksgiving banquet for classes ’93 and ’94. Toasts by Prof Maxson J N Goddard and others praise past years and look forward to a future of growth as Class History notes progress toward thirty-two graduates in ’93. The menu includes pickles Saratoga chips mince pie cranberry sauce sandwiches and more.
A letter from E Codington affirms staunch Republican loyalty and refusal to bolt the Citizens ticket for the city judgeship. He addresses friends and notes the German school’s role at the Gersog end Turn Verem venue with two belassen students and a singing group.
A social evening at Mr Saltzmans barn on Central Avenue drew members of the Platefield Bicycle Club and many local young women. Attendance neared twenty when the event began after eight with music decorations and a late return request from guests. Seventeen names including Miss A A Burr Miss Hartinger and Miss Smillie appear among attendees while street cars ran cold as night closed in.
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