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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1894
Page
4
A historical note records rainfall totals and maximum minimum measurements from November 7. The fragment lists .48 inches rainfall and .21 inches for another measure with period data denoting the date and numbers.
A Chinese imperial decree strips Li Hung Chang of all honors but allows his titles and position to remain. The narrative then shifts to local Court content about Plainfield civic events and a YMCA fair, praising its management and urging attendance. It closes with health advice endorsing Chamberlain's Pain Balm for chest or side pain.
Miss Kate Deick of Grove Street visits relatives in Flatbush while Adolph Sanger of Cuathiem Street plans Thanksgiving with Brooksn friends. Ida Dunham returns from New York. Mr and Mrs John Drayton welcome a daughter. Mejor and Mrs Stillwell visit Dr and Mrs Ollis in Arlington Avenue. W J Tapisor goes to Western New York for Thanksgiving with parents. Sadie Currie returns from three months in New York and Brooklyn. Mr Woolley goes to hospital for cataract removal. Wean and Scarborough plan Thanksgiving in Milford. Oscar Fay Adams writes on The Evolution of a Bishop in New England Magazine December. Rev E E Edwards, the Talmadge of the West, will preach at First Church of Christ next Sunday. Mrs Rebecca Fenner visits Jersey City after staying with Van Middlesworth. Elder B W Tland attends ministers meeting of the Church of the Disciples in New York. Charles E Emmett, Dashing Charlie, settles near Plainfield. Isaac C Varian, longtime Gazelle Engine manager, elected Exempt Fireman's Association member.
Last night at Board of Trade alleys Emmons rolled 165 and 195 and 224 in defeats and wins, Meeker posted 157 and 157, Wilbur hit 196, 157 and 136, Doane 151, Van Smburgh 2, Vail 137, Nash 157 and 147, Pope 161, Coward 151, Wilson 132.
Summons issued in Plainfield Ice and Cold Storage Company versus John J. H. Poillon with returnable December 11. Also Anna M. Hannigan versus John F. Townsend demanding $100 with returnable December 6.
Monte Scott of the Crescent Wheelmen won second prize in the one mile safety race for Class B riders. He also placed in the final heat of the half mile race.
Public school children contributed a large amount of provisions to the Relief Association for distribution to needy families in the city. The plan will benefit many households tomorrow and bring happiness to those in need.
Ragan leads a Plainfield excursion from Music Hall to the Rhine and Switzerland tonight with single trip tickets at 50 venta. Somerset Council received one membership application at its last night meeting. Y M C A young women discussed How to study the Bible yesterday afternoon. The W T U plans repeating a silent entertainment at Music Hall Westfield from Sunday. John Tier and James Tilby fished and caught seven pickerel and eleven more on Saturday. Board of Health warns garbage collectors of penalties for dumping refuse within city limits. Arcanum initiated one candidate at Monday night meeting and aims for annual supper soon with 200 members expected. Lee all meeting reported Mrs N S Kotoaf consecrated on official business, four to six applications for membership received. Refreshments served afterward.
Since my wife commenced the use of Gilmore's Wine she has steadily improved, until now her health is restored.
A testimonial touts Munyon’s Rheumatism Cure from the Philadelphia company, claiming rapid relief for rheumatic pains, lameness, stiff joints, and back pain within hours to days. The ad notes homeopathic remedies and availability from druggists, priced around 25 cents per bottle.
Mrs Elizabeth H Staples of Depot avenue Danlen celebrated her eightieth birthday last Friday with friends and relatives from New York and Jersey City. Despite age she still does her own work and was delighted by tokens of regard from guests including Mr and Mrs A J Dendis and daughter Mr and Mrs Samuel Myers Mrs William Fowler and others from Newark Jersey City and local area.
A pleasant sociable drew about fifty youths to W Schaffer’s residence at 407 West Second Street with music by Prof Naylor. It was moved from 109 New Street after last minute objections. Committee in charge were John Hogan and Will Schester. The next social is planned for the old Democratic headquarters on West Front Street mid month. Church services rise tomorrow at the Church of the Heavenly Rest Cimton Avenue at eleven.
The Pall Mall Magazine Christmas number includes William Waldorf Astor’s “Under & Fins” and other works by Beavan and Besant. It offers a new ballad by Sir Arthur Sullivan, a piano score, and pieces by Frank Stockton, EB, and Frances, with various literary and cultural offerings and a price of 3 cents per number.
Doxtup ger American Cut Glass pieces are displayed for table use and as holiday gifts. The display notes feature the trade mark latel C. Dertoger & Song located at 36 Murray Street New York 15.
A light operetta by J. W. Kelly and Wayne Ellis titled A Tip to Turkey will have its first local hearing at the Music Halls tomorrow Thanksgiving evening. The production is praised as exceptionally good and well staged with elaborate costumes. The second act features a burlesque and a leading performer Mile. Donoa Dean.
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