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Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1892

Page

3

Rinks, Taxes, Trials, and a Busy Plainfield Notice Mix

Local items report a health board officer delivering cholera notices on East Ninth Street that a servant refused, fearing warrants. A Grand Republican Rally heats the rink tonight, with quiet talk on recent cold and a 17 inch rainfall total. The Sheridan v Cabill case is postponed again, with trial moved to next week. Constable Moffell served subpoenas in a Plainfield assault case. The dog-pound book-keeper notes only two dogs registered this week, harming fuel funds. Tax appeals meet on Tuesday November 22 in the Council Chamber. Collector Johnson warns taxes for 1892 due by December 20 or face prosecution. A Red Men delegation aided a new Trite at Red Bank, while the Central Railroad boasts a 974 mph water locomotive hauling the Royal Blue line, a Baldwin Vauclain compound. City Republican Committee arranges a free Crescent Rink banquet and reception for October 18. Lucy reports the Sunday-school band will meet Friday at 7 to discuss Congregational Cadets. Ex-prisoners of war plan a city reaction gathering one week from today.

Giese Board of Health East Ninth Street North Hall Commissioners of Appeals Council Chamber John Johnson Miantinomo Teibe Raritan Central Railroad of New Jersey Baldwin Locomotive Works Republican Executive Committee Crescent Rink Lucy Goodrich Congregational Cadets

Mind Readers Demand Patronage Belief

A cryptic note claims mind readers demand belief in their abilities and pressure the public for tips or patronage, warning that skeptics will be urged to pay. The text references anxious readers and a crowded public space.

Death of Poet Laureate Alfred Lord Tennyson

Alfred Lord Tennyson died at Aldworth near Haslemere at 1 35 a m in his eighty fourth year. His passing was calm and peaceful. A Middlesex Court of Common Pleas decision orders judgment for Dr J T Pritts for 199 46 against Mrs A Hallett in a suit over professional services and a settlement.

Loxpor Alfred Lord Tennyson Aldworth Haslemere Middlesex Court of Common Pleas J.T. Pritts Mra A. Hallet Dunellen Fritts Womere Mra Hallett Thia Mia Hallett Craig A. Marsh Adralp

Crescent League Plans Winter Stag Entertainments

The Crescent League schedules weekly Saturday stag events at the ciut house this winter. The next Grat one will be a smoker with pipe and tobacco for all attendees, plus reelations and singing by league members.

Crescent League League

Brilliant Beauty Brest Whisk At the Grace Church

Miss How ard daughter of East Ninth street married G. Harry Squires son of ex Councilman Squiers at Grace Church. Rev E M Rodman officiated. Guests included Mrs Bowers and many city residents. Reception at Union County Country Club with pink roses decor. Honeymoon planned at Peekanan Club Adirondacks.

Brest Grace Church Miss Een L. B. Howard East Ninth Street G. Harry Squires Squiers Broadway E M. Rodman Episcopal Church Maude Agnes Bowers Joseph Sandford George Beebe Joh P. Mann Ernest L. Walz, Jr Union County Country Club Jaeger New York Peekanan Club Adirondacks Mra B. Howard EC. Lewis Brooklyn G. Cleveland Onte‘ki L. PF. Kretachmar Kretzschmar H. S Phillips F. A. Wood Wi- Ham Sandford Miss Sandford M. I. Cooley Mina Cooley A. Vail S. R Krom A D. Shepard Langdon J. M. Crane T. Waring Louw Waring W. T. Kaufman Samuel Huntington Mise Huntington F. O. Herring P. Willama J.B. Dumont Miss Dumont A Kieinecke Mina Depew George D. Patton F. O. Harder J. W. Jackson Mises Handford T. Pond Townsend Rushmore Fred Marsh Elizabeth T. H.linson J. W. Murray Mises Murray A. Murray Miss Bushnell G. Smith

Crescent League votes and rallies mark Plainfield meeting

At a Crescent League gathering led by President Codington, officers faced a friendly contest for vice president amid a lengthy session attended by many. Trustees Stelle and Codington were extended terms, a bowling event for the Journal trophy was proposed, and members were warned they must settle dues within ten days or face removal.

Eiswiel Crescent League Codington George A. Hallock Trusteca D. ©. Adama W. Brett B. T. Barnes Charles H. Lyman W. R Codington J. J. Kenney George QC Steven Mesera RM. Stelle W. A. Coddington Truateea Elizabeth

Elizabeth and Plainfield Street Railway incorporation filed

Yesterday morning articles of incorporation for the Elizabeth and Plainfield Street Railway Company were filed with the Secretary of State. The line will run from Westfield to Plainfield, seven miles long, with $14,000 deposited as a good faith guarantee. Named incorporators include James B. McGiffert, William H. Pedile, Dwight F. Burritt, Hiram P. Baldwin, James Garwood, and Forter M. Voorhees. The capital is $100,000 in 1,000 shares. Immediate franchise applications will be sought from municipalities. if approved, electric operation will begin in a first-class, modern system.

Elizapeth and Plainfield Street Railway Company Far & Woestfeld Plainfield James B. McGiffert Suburban Electric Light Company William H. Pedile New York Air Westfield Dwight F. Burritt L of Crawford Hiram P. Baldwin Gearal Pamenger C. Berr James Garwood The Garwood Land Improvement Company Hon Forter M. Voorhees

Mad dog on the loose and a shooting in city streets

James Frisby chased a black and white hound through Pairchilds alley at seven, the dog bit a mongrel owned by Leander Brown, Frisby shot the mad dog at the gravel pits around eleven. Republican Wheelmen mail notices for a seven o clock meeting and parade route through the city. A Rahway cemetery body was disinterred after forty years, remarking on preservation.

James Frisby Hewes Pairchild’s Alley Leander Brown Race Bank Buger’s Alley Front Street Frisby Rahway

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