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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1892
Page
3
A jumble of notes reports a council ratifying a report on a new levy, a water company finishing linework affecting over seven hundred families, and an evangelistic meeting planned for the week. Other items note street improvements, theater plans, school anecdotes, a spelling bee, a snow report, a jury verdict, and rail developments including new coaches and faster routes.
The case arose from Miss VanDoren being struck by a horse at a street crossing causing leg injury and partial disease. The New Jersey Supreme Court moved the matter to the United States circuit court where a verdict for the plaintiff was rendered on April first. The defense blamed the driver for crossing in front of the engine and argued the company bore no negligence. This landmark decision drew new interest in legal circles as the first case of its kind in the state.
Voters in the Second and Third Wards are urged to participate in an upcoming primary that could trim delegates to the Olympic Convention next year. The piece warns that inaction may lead to reduced representation and urges support for the Republican slate while detailing related local political maneuvers and court actions involving J Noel and a appeal to the Supreme Court. It also notes the Mesopola concert at the Casino on December 6 featuring the Apollo Club and notable soloists William H. Rieger and Cacuit.
A fire started while Mrs Ann Waldron sister of Mrs Ellen Carney on Emny Street North Plainfield was cleaning a dress with naphtita. The dress ignited causing a minor burn to Mrs Waldron and risk to the room. Andrew Love and others arrived quickly to extinguish the blaze.
Charles Wilson entered Pred Staub's shooting gallery on Park Avenue last night and fought with the proprietor after striking cans. Staub may be arrested for assault. The wound on Wilson was not serious but caused heavy bleeding. The New Jersey State Microscopical Society plans to meet Monday at 7 30 pm in Geological Hall New Brunswick. A medical notice touts Alvo antiseptic for diphtheria treatment. The contract case Taynor v. Smith is amicably settled with defendant paying billed costs.
Arne Bond Sane and Bond relatives seek to void a will leaving most property to the Home for Aged Women. Witnesses testified to the testator's mental state. Dr. W J Andrews said he had known Bond 16 years and saw no insanity. Judge Kirkpatrick reserved ruling after nine months.
A damaged notice from the Pepe Manufacturing Company of Boston revises its prior reward policy for bicycle theft. The new offer promises 85 dollars to the owner who recovers a stolen Columbus bicycle and identifies the thief, with detection and arrest routed through the nearest agent and the company. The case involving ex-Mayor Place and young clerk Will Kitchen raises questions if the updated policy will be recognized in the Milludeth case and whether Captain Grant, who arrested the thieves, may be considered cowardly or vindicated.
Mrs J Ferguson of South Second street was convicted last week of selling liquor illegally and sentenced by City Judge to pay ten dollars or serve twenty days in Elizabeth County Jail. She appealed after failing to produce funds and was taken to a cell. Captain Grant was noted for procuring the whiskey or paying fifty cents for it.
A damaged column urges voters to back Ulrich and the nominees, warning against being swayed by pledges or friendship. It notes a West Front Street shooting report, describes sledding on Grove Street, and mentions sidewalk ice removal ordinances with sparse registry changes.
The Crescents defeated the Young Men 27 to 0 after a tense alley bowling match. Key players included George J Williams Joe Crescinta and Charles Hughes with Newt Vener and Comelings Gainee guiding the Crescents to the win amid a late surge by the Young Men. The Retail Merchants Association of New Jersey releases its fret quarterly set of events listing 10 000 people labeled bad and marking supplements to the list as needed for city fashion and local dealers.
A Scotch Plaina wagon rolling toward town lost a wheel after several hundred yards. The driver blamed street conditions. The piece mentions a Cranford resident Theodore Eusti4 missing a week, with unclear notes about death or disappearance. A separate railway line note refers to a potential strike and a court session in Trenton with proceedings lengthy but unspecified.
A fragmented OCR item lists partial street references and names Addeesy Mahdwin Comerien amid unclear text. The readable portions suggest a notice or reference to local addresses and years, but details are incomplete and no decisive event or action is stated.
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