05 Oct 1893
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1893
Page
1
A long account details a fraternal council dinner where firemen from two companies, including the Gazelles and the other unit at West Front Street, share music, toasts, and reflections. Leaders praise teamwork, volunteer spirit, and past rivalries fading as camaraderie grows. The evening ends with songs and mutual well wishes for future cooperation.
Tyler Rowland Cox Stephen A Gite and Craig A Maret executive committee of the Miam Geld Laneh of the Cideene call a peace meeting at Mule Hall Sunday next at 5 PM Expressing protest against wicked Tee rack legislation Linda the Rev Dr Richards the Rev Lewis and others invited to speak The meeting is to be published tomorrow
St Marys church fair opens tonight at the Catholic Young Men's Lyceum for a week of entertainment and fundraising. Prof Frazee will furnish music for dancing tonight, with choir concerts and flute solos planned for subsequent evenings. The event features dances by St Marys School students, a toy department, bowling alleys, and varied performances, concluding Saturday October 4 with a large money-raising draw for church benevolence.
The Board of Education held its first meeting at 4 30 yesterday afternoon. President Babcock was unable to attend, and Mrs Mabel Mazon’s salary was increased to 10 per month for extra work. Resignations of Irene A. Scudder and new appointment Louise H. Billige were reported, salaries adjusted for several staff, and a proposal to buy new readers discussed. Bond interest was raised by the Mojon Life Insurance Company, with board opposing the change. an audit was ordered and boiler safety improvements noted. An adjournment followed after a light agenda and a brief incident involving local G I M L members discovering a dog in the woods nearby.
Chief Doane reports reception of an invitation from Rev. KR Herring of the First Presbyterian Church for the Ore department to assist at a service there October 2. The invitation was accepted by the Blomez Engine Company at their meeting last night.
PERSONALIA from North Plainfield recounts visits to the city by former clerk TL Brotaw and others, with trips to Newark, Delaware County, New York, New Brunswick, and Somerville. Several residents return from travels, while Mrs. Stockbridge and Mrs. Titeworth visit for health. A stormy sea voyage is noted for the Utters, and local officials swap duties during Marshal Pangidner’s absence. Unity Lodge of the Knights of Pythias holds a meeting with talks on the order and a new Pythian Home planning.
An assortment of local notices from nearby churches and groups including missionary gatherings at Trinity Reformed, a seventh anniversary event at EB, and a Busy schedule for Dunellen Fife and Dram Corp with a planned performance at Liscola Be Hall. Also reported are church society meetings, football plans by Leal’s team, a postponed Young Workers event, and repairs to public spaces. The piece notes stock loss at Patterson Brothers, Epworth League drive updates, and possible changes in North Plainfield business and social scenes.
The Crescent Riding Club staged a two month intermission ride drawing a small, attentive audience. About twenty riders performed under Captain Jono Holly with several named riders and horses, pleasing spectators despite threatening weather. Upcoming rides are announced and friendly support noted for rider events. Medical and educational notices follow, including school enrollments and a science program, plus advertisements for remedies and local services.
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