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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1892
Page
3
Scounh Plains Republicans arrange a boomer fundraising event for a few days and invite the Republican Wheelmen of Wilsely. After a parade, Wheelmen members traveled to Westfield where their uniforms drew enthusiastic reception.
Miantonomo Tribe No 118 Improved Order of Red Men marks its third anniversary with a Wigwam ceremony at Zighth Kan. Sagamores and chiefs convene to kindle the council fire, honor the Great Spirit, and hear Col Johan Beatt speak on primitive red men and view relic exhibitions.
The Republican Association wheelmen made their first public appearance with 42 members at Crescent Rink. They wore white Norfolk jackets with blue belts and torched helmets, parading through North Avenue to Park and Front streets amid cheers and praise for their uniforms and party.
Margaret B. Veo Arsdale infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard B Veo Arsdale of No 8 Orchard Place died yesterday Funeral from home on Sunday at 230 PM Mr and Mrs W H Hardy of No 17 Liberty Street celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary Tuesday evening with 72 relatives and friends including guests from Elizabeth New York Newark and New Brunswick John Gibson Newark great speaker expected to speak Crescent Ring October 27 B F Millington election officer in Second District Fourth Ward resigns Mr Reed Crescent League queried by telegraph about terms to play New York team here Monday next Reed says Crescents disbanded Mr and Mrs Roger F Murray Madison Avenue hosted dinner Tuesday fourth anniversary of marriage Friends visiting Bian Hogers former Ragera Brothers visiting Epworth League social in Vincent Chapel Pleasant times expected All invited Officers of Warren Mission Sunday School elected Tuesday President Henry Vice President M Mreehem Secretary Lisle Stafford Recording Secretary W Dobrbing Treasurer Ella Bolsterd
A large Plainfield gathering at the Crescent Rink heard ex-Congressman Finerty of Chicago and Judge Buchanan of Trenton discuss the McKinley tariff. Ackerman chaired, praising Republicans and Irish support, while Finerty attacked free trade and Democratic policies, highlighting manufacturing growth and employment under the tariff. The next rally, featuring Col. Fairman, is set for Thursday evening at the rink.
The jury found Edward L Roe of Trenton was murdered with a sharp instrument, robbed, and drowned in the Raritan Canal near Bound Brook. The body was identified by J L Cawley and taken home, with coroner J Brady overseeing the inquest that lasted all day.
Voters from both parties gathered in Plainfield to view a Cleveland banners ceremony with the South Plainfield Band providing music. Democrats turned out in force while Republicans attended mainly out of curiosity, as the banner was briefly raised and a political meeting followed outside a barber shop on Somerset Street.
Hon Ernest R Ackerman former Third Ward councilman will address the Fourth Ward Republicans tonight in the club room on Grant avenue near Second street. He will discuss the tariff, a topic on which he is well informed, reflecting on McKinley bill era guidance from the Ways and Means Committee. The talk is billed as informative for Fourth Ward residents.
The Arlingtons of this city boast a successful season with 27 games played and only five losses. Players listed include M. Brokaw at center, G. Bosterd at third and catcher, E Laing at third and short, C. Smith at short and third, and W. Van Born in right field and pitcher, among others. Arlington runs total 394 against 246 for opponents, with standout names Rae Jokaw and Talng among the top scorers.
The Westfield Fire Department parade drew many visitors from the surrounding area with Band and coaches carrying town officials and multiple fire companies. A substantial banquet followed the procession and out of town guests included Newark officials. A stolen bicycle with a $100 reward was reported, the bike valued at $175.20, last seen near Crescent League Club House.
Members of the Independent Gun Club of this city joined Riverside Gun Club in Red Bank for a shooting event yesterday. Notables included Manager Tom Keller and J Brantingham of this city and J W Badd of Pemberton. Charles Smith scored 148 and Nell Apgar 151 of 160 possible.
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