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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1894
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR yields scattered items: a weather log from Plainfield noting cooler winds and a temperature reading, and a political item showing opposition to Senator McPherson with a campaign cry. The text references a New York nomination and a Summit area local candidate with mentions of school boards and book provisions.
The article reflects on the power of music in shaping action through religious and patriotic works from Gregorian chant to Italian hymnody. It argues that divine inspiration and universal compassion in the Messiah surpass logic and oratory, uniting instruments to purify and uplift listeners for peace. It then briefly notes a local baseball game where Rahways beat Plainfield 12 to 7 in an afternoon duel watched by a large crowd.
The Tur Courier notes concern over vendors selling papers on the avenue without a Christian man or woman present to approve the sale. The piece argues such sales should be restricted under any circumstances.
The notice promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a universal home remedy. It claims it eases rheumatic pain and headaches, and is suitable for general family use. The text mentions frequent needs and urges purchase from a local manager in the North area.
Field notes recount visits by Irvington resident J L Book and others to Plainfield friends, illness reports, entertainment at homes, farm news, and a town meeting of Democratic voters in Piscataway. Activities include hunting, ice cream sales, bicycle use debates, and a temperance sermon at the Presbyterian rally.
The Plainfield area reports stage schedules, social visits, and local business notes. Emma Gibbs visits woodfriends, A W White visits Rambeau Collins, and the postmistress with quarterly reports is noted. Local improvements include a new roof on W B S Taylor’s cottage and galvanized iron work for Charles Frederick’s building. The Fanwoods beat the home team 28 to 8 while Young Stars had a different win. A Bach slors Club sociable is planned at the Van. Clarence Vanderenter returns from New York, Philip Jahn takes galvanizing work, and Thomas Paff handles real estate deals as roofing on Baker and Mead’s store begins this week. Committee meets tonight at 8 to discuss fresh ideas.
The Friendship Council met in New Market to install its newly elected officers led by M4 Mrs. Loren Prince of Shingle H Pa and Mrs Alice Drake visiting Mr. and Mrs C T Rogers. C T Rogers hosted a small informal gathering. Visitors include Mrs VanHusen and daughter from Burg Va on a Utica N Y trip visiting the Davis family. Raymond infant funeral held yesterday afternoon with sermon by Rev Kinsey of Dunellen. interment at Lamptown. A nocturnal visitor unsuccessfully tried to enter a door and shutters. identity unknown.
In hard times a hearty laugh helps. Qoosgrove & save present a new Congo piece titled Cassicell to be seen at the Music Hall on the evening of October 4.
A guide to transforming a soft textured black gown into multiple looks for day and evening wear. It explains using a removable plastron and lace yoke with epaulets, adding a sash and reworking cuffs to create dressy, dinner party, or theater outfits with color coordinated hats or bonnets.
A statement from ex mayor John Corven describes his relief from persistent bleeding piles after ten physicians failed. He cites severe pain, rectal tumors, and loss of blood, culminating in a permanent cure in under four weeks with no pain. The testimonial from Peter G. Eycad Bissett of Hunterdon County endorses Dr Lighthill’s cure after years of suffering and unsuccessful treatment in New York City and elsewhere.
A jumble of brief items notes more commuters buying tickets than ever for the summer, new band uniforms arriving, an Relief Association meeting at Crescent Avenue Church, Park Club bowling vs Roseville Athletic Club, Salvation Army attendance totals, a farewell reception for Rev. and Mrs. Bond bound for Turkey, and other city notices.
Citizens of Bainsville, including Native residents, discuss frequent use of a cough remedy. The note highlights local reliance on the product and questions about availability, safety, and cultural implications in the community.
Dr Lighthill can be consulted daily except Thursdays on chronic obstinate and complicated diseases of the human system. Consultations are at his office and residence.
An advertisement touts No. 144 Crescent Aye promising success in deafness catarrh throat lung and rectal diseases including piles with radical permanent cure in weeks. It cites nervous derangements scrofulous infections and general ailments treated with no business disruption.
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