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Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1894

Page

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Crescent Wheelmen Hold Final Race Meet at Crescent Oval

About 1200 spectators witnessed seven bicycle events on the Crescent Oval last Saturday. Prizes donated by Captain F L C Martin included Liberty road and Columbia bikes. notable incidents involved disqualifications and a nose injury, with Monte Scott winning the five mile handicap.

Crescent Crescentival C Kay New York A. Wiley Princea Bay, & I C.K. Stevens Harlem New York Times J.hl. Starrison Asbury Park Charles Granger W. A. Barbeau O S. Brandt A. H. Ichell W. H. Wels J. A. Silvie Barnett Silvie Bis Wells W. G. Ayres Osage Cagtain PF. LC Martin

When the alarm of fire disrupted livery horse use

A fire alarm disrupted horse service as the wagon horse was elsewhere and a substitute was used. Observers noted the timing raised questions about what would happen if all axatable horses were out.

Diehl Cuiel Doave Chas. Rohers

Catarrh Cure Promises Cure With Blood Purifiers

Advert appears for a catarrh remedy claiming internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. It cites a two-ingredient formula from F. J. Crenby & Co and promises testimonials and nationwide sale by druggists, Toledo.

Mall Bes phyticiAa F. J. Crenby & Co Propr’s Toledo Druggista Tac

Needles and Pins in a Humorous Classified Line

A playful note on marriage bringing worries and the needs for various supplies as suggested by a courier Want Ad style line. The fragment evokes domestic shopping and the comedy of married life with household items.

Courier Wants Abs for Competent Help In Securing Situations

A terse advertisement urges hiring a courier service for competent help in securing various situations. The notice highlights efficiency and reliability as key qualifications.

Names and Journeys of Local Residents in September

A long list of residents from Madison Avenue to West Front Street are noted as returning from visits to cities like Carteret Brooklyn Newark and Morristown. Several visits to family and attendance at meetings are listed along with minor updates on health and local events. The infant daughter of Garret Hammeal dies aged eleven months and church choirs report substitutions.

Lilietta Danham Madison Avenue Carteret E. Flower West Front Street Brooklyn M. Vashen Watchang Avenue Newark Alon W. Merton Bound Brook Deer Street George Saward BR. Western Washington Park C. Crane East Second Street Columbia Law School Michael Leader Gazelle Engine Company Bayonne Ward C Moody N. Y R. J. Shaw Dr. Beers Elzebeth Grace Church Holy Cross Church Garret Hammeal Eim Place W. Tingley K. A. Weber Liberty Street R Knight Endland, Penn

Evangelist Rev Ralph Gulem Holds Hope Chapel Service

The Rev Ralph Gulem conducted a ten day evangelistic series at Hope Chapel. The crowded service drew many conversions as he preached Hebrews 2 3 on salvation urging all to accept now. Several worshippers asked for prayers in response to his message.

Ralph Gulem Hope Chapel Gillam

Woman's Friendly Society Hosts Welcome Home for Travelers

The Woman's Friendly Society of the Church of the Heavenly Rest gave a festive Saturday evening reception at the parish house for Mr. and Mrs. Caris Lewis returning to Evona after more than two months away. The hall glowed with lights and decoration as friends greeted the travelers.

Woman's Friendly Society of the Church of the Heavenly Rest Welcme Coaris Lewis Evona

Fiftieth Anniversary Of Congregational Church Celebrated

The Congregational Church of this city marked its fiftieth anniversary with morning services led by Rev. Good and a reminiscence filled sermon. The organ and violin opened the program while Mr. Kirkner gifted the church lot and Mr. Brower funded the organ. The afternoon rally of the Sunday school featured eight graduates, an address by Rev. Dr. Lewis, and remarks by former and current superintendents. Total membership reached 140 as the day closed with hymns and a recessional. A social celebration with programs is slated for tomorrow night under the Willing Workers.

Congregational Church Mr. Good Barnes Dwight Prof. Conde Ferrar Ferrar Accompanied On the Violopcello Goodrich Reform Hall Seventh Day Baptist Church Puster Kirkner Brower Schoor Lewis George Rock J. L. Whiten C. E. Ross Nellie Winesler Wom. Manchee

Firemen battle dense smoke in Plainfield avenue blaze

Fire crews fought a smoldering house fire at 209 Plainfield avenue owned by Charley McCarthy. Dense smoke caused lanterns to go out and hindered access, with water not used. loss estimated under $100 and no insurance. Mentions alarm and minor structural damage.

Charley McCarthy Plainfield Avenue

Need for Courier Encyclopedia Dictionary Emphasized

The article argues many mispronounce common words like illustrate and il lustration, stressing the importance of a standard dictionary to curb errors in everyday speech and conversation. It notes widespread mispronunciation and the value of a universal reference.

Politician Clinton Dann Signal Tension in Party Shadows

Fragmentary notes describe Congressman Dann closely watching Republican activities with mixed signals on a Washington return. The Democratic Convention is slated for Orange days after the Oct. 9 GOP gathering at Erceum Theatre Elizabeth, while Dann's stance remains inconsistent amid campaign speculation. A Catholic Young Men's Lyceum social and performances by Edw. Sheebas are also mentioned in the same column.

Dann Orange Erceum Theatre Elizabeth Washington Odt

Sixteenth reunion of Fourteenth New Jersey Volunteers in Trenton

The sixteenth annual reunion of the survivors of the Fourteenth New Jersey Volunteers will meet in Trenton on October 19. A morning business session followed by an afternoon programme featuring an oration by Rev B W Harris of the Twelfth New Jersey Volunteers. Local survivors listed include Ed P Toorn William N Pangborn David S Pengborn William B Ayers James H Dewey James K Giles Raesell C Johnson Chase H King E Jones Jacob Nailor Chris D Pope Alb N Ranyon Alonzo C Townsend William W Woolf John A Waldron.

New Jersey Volunteers Trenton B W. Harris N. J Cty Ed. P. Toorn Wm. N. Pangborn David S. Pengborn Wma. B Ayers

Local church and club notices fill town pages

Community groups announce meetings and events across churches and youth societies. The Sons of Veterans and Y M C A groups schedule gatherings while the Trinity Reformed Church plans lectures and resume meetings. A libel suit involving Rev Jennings proceeds, and local venues advertise Fall openings and a new show at Music Hall.

Broad Daylight Robbery Disturbs Plainfield Home

A robbery at a Plainfield residence occurred in broad daylight. Entry was gained through an open window after the thief reportedly watched the house for nights. The thief took $20, some sheets and underclothes, leaving other clothing scattered. no suspect or trace found.

Mr. Li Li Avenue Grove Soeos Pease Mrs. Fellows

Attempt on Bank Entrance Sparks Alarm Over High Fence

Report from a local street describes two men attempting to gain entry to a bank enclosure by climbing a high fence. Mrs Adams alerted a girl to shut the door as the pair fled after a noisy disturbance. Neighbors warn the bank’s setup invites burglary. The Gem Pharmacy advertises malt extract as a tonic.

Tung

Committee event to aid Mt Zion A M E Church

A committee will host a night cap at Republican Hall on Front Street Tuesday night October 2 for the benefit of Mt Zion A M E Church.

Republican Halil Front Street Mt. Zion A. M.E Chareb

Coddington and Rowland Sentenced in Disorderly Drunkenness Case

Te Ja tge Coddington and Kate and Thomas Rowland were arrested for drunkenness and disorderly conduct with profane language and sentenced to thirty days in jail each.

Te Ja Tge Coddington Cour Kate Thomas Rowland

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