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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1894
Page
5
Mayor Jobe Corson of Cumtos endorses Dr Lighthill after a personal cure from severe ailments. He recounts long pain from tumors and bone issues that vanished following treatment, crediting a friend’s referral and the doctor’s skilled care.
A man from Hunterdon County describes years of severe bleeding, prolapse, and pain from piles. After ten doctors failed, he cites a radical, permanent cure by Dr Lightnill in under four weeks, with relief from all distress and a recovery praised by friends.
An advertisement states Dr. Lighthill is available daily for chronic and obstinate diseases of the human system at his office and residence, with exceptions on Tri days, inviting patients to seek his medical services.
Advertising copy claims successful treatment of deafness catarrh and diseases of the head throat and lungs with radical cures for piles and other conditions. It promises painless treatment without business disruption for many ailments including nervous disorders skin diseases rheumatic and scrofulous affections of the heart stomach liver kidneys and bladder even where other medical skill has failed.
In New Market Justice Storms traveled to Trenton on business. An unknown shooter wounded two of Dr. Nelson's pigeons a few days earlier while out gunning but did not secure the birds. The birds were carried off by viters who witnessed the killing before the hunters could identify the marksmen.
The notice lists weekday bus leaves from Scotch Plains and Plainfield with specific times and Sunday departures. It mentions a special stage for groups of six or more attending theater or other attractions. It notes All Saint's Church Young People's Society entertainment at Excelsior Hall Friday night with tableaux by Brownies and vocal and instrumental numbers by young ladies.
Plainfield schedules show Souch Plainfield line running weekdays with morning and afternoon trips and additional Sunday times. A birthday surprise party for A. R. Soper at his Plainfield home featured games music and refreshments with Lily Soper at piano and a guest list of local residents. An article on croup explains symptoms hoarseness and a rough cough and promotes Chamberlains Croup Remedy with 25 and 50 cent bottles.
The Church of the Heavenly Best Lyceum reports another meeting with Miss Graves of the United eriod presenting entertainment. The election of officers was discussed as part of the program. The next meeting is set for Tuesday evening December 11, with ten minute limits for future debates. Membership stands at fifteen, with more to be elected at the next gathering.
The Corsette riment Encampment held a post meeting with Winfield Scott Post participants J McVey John Munons Robert Milligan and Dr Cooper from Westfield mustered in. Joseph A. Jordan of Kearney Jonewal Post oversaw the inspection at New Brunswick while W C Smith sang and Adjutant Magne and Senior Vice Randolph spoke. Refreshments were provided by the Woman's Relief Car ladies led by Mrs McVoy.
The State Board of Canvassers met in Tren ton and canvassed the recent election results. The Republican plurality across the state is 44 478 with district tallies in the First through Eighth districts listed and Hunterdon County voting details noted.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the First Church of Christ used new hymnals compiled by Ira D. Sankey for the first time. The books include many tunes and sections for prayer and praise, with a memorial pledge noted. Vice President J. H. Staats led the test night meeting.
The Board of Education adopted plans to erect a new school building to replace No 1 which has been condemned. The City Council will be asked to issue bonds for its construction.
Chief Justice Beasley discussed a probe into Middlesex County affairs. Richard Stevens of Newark and Rutherford Coleman of Trenton are mentioned in connection with the investigation and alleged irregularities surrounding the Lansing Bridge contract.
Chester Dey hosted a birthday gathering on Lacy Avenue for his twenty fifth year milestone. A sizable group of friends attended as the evening featured festive refreshments and communal merriment.
The Elizabeth Merad questions why Elizabeth bakers cannot sell bread for four cents as New York bakers do. The Jersey City Journal notes retail bakers profit margins rose after price declines. Henry Wilson of Welston, Florida credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy with curing a long standing diarrhoea in six hours, noting its pleasant taste when diluted. Reynolds Pharmacy and I. S. Armstrong are named as distributors.
The page lists diverse happenings including The Black Crook at Music Hall Saturday, a basketball game at the fair gym, a church holy communion schedule, and a Park Cab Amateur Bowling match. It notes streetcar timings for the Y M C A fair, library and zoning updates, and a union prayer service at Vincent Chapel with multiple churches involved.
A horse and baggy were stolen from Aaron Brower's home in Demarest recently. There is no clue to the thief. Local notices mention turkey parades and market strings unclear, with damaged lines about storage and permanent condition.
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