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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1893
Page
2
The readable parts describe a political convention, with references to voting, precincts, and civic action. Names and places are garbled but imply organizers and attendees discussing electoral strategy and turnout. The piece hints at a formal session planning and potential outcomes.
A New Jersey political snapshot notes opposition to Senator March, with factions backing William St Wilson or Judge Mary of Viain Beld. It mentions Rahway and Millfield backers and a clash over Assembly candidate naming, highlighting tensions around councilman Farrell and the Republican nomination amidst a Democratic district.
The Independent Goon Glab held its season ending clam bake at Jyde's woods. Hundreds attended as guests enjoyed buttered clams roast potatoes frankfurters rabibes and sandwiches with coffee. Women outnumbered men yet everyone left satisfied calling it the most pleasant outing of the season.
The Honeyman party starts for the Worlds Fair city Plainfielders Mrs. Jono J. Coard and Master George Coard of East Ninth street J. C. Manning of Alpert street Mrs. Eliza Parse of Grove street Mrs HO Peek Jr of Went Proot street Mr and Mrs George W. Rockfellow of Park avenue J J Spicer of Went Fifth street and Mrs Craig A Marsh join the ten day party. From Plainfield come Mrs Emily Cory of Somerset street Miss Guasie Emimon Miss Mary E Holsop of Grove street and Mallon Wall of Park avenue. Specimen cases mention H Clifford New Cassel Wisconsin troubled by neuralgia rheumatism stomach disorder liver illness loss of appetite and weakened strength. Three bottles of Electric Bitters cured Rénard Shepherd of Marrinburg bedsores after eight years and seven boxes of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured him. Sold at L. W. Randolph's Drug store No 21 West Front.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a changing scene with Camorty and Castoria and a bad call. Names appear garbled but suggest a local anecdote or column fragment about a sick child or person. Limited readable content prevents clear events or entities.
The Cole property at the corner of Nether House and Front Street burned completely early yesterday, with water limited to surrounding structures. W. Leake alerted firefighters after hearing a crackling noise. the blaze extended from second story windows, endangering the barn. Authorities suspect incendiary arson. total loss estimated at over 514,000 with insurance claims noted. The Coles had recently moved from Brooklyn and had prepared the scene, but the fire overwhelmed the home and outbuildings before firemen could save them.
George Lewis a colored mason fell from a scaffold on Avenue Street onto a brick pile. He struck his right hip, could not move at once, was examined at home, and doctors found no broken bones though he suffered severe bruising.
The article notes the Board Trade’s mission to attract capital, referencing a potential site for a large factory and an investment drive. It highlights a visitor seeking a location for a 1500 worker operation, and the need for local leaders to engage investors to spur growth in Plainfield.
Residents in the southern hay area eagerly push for another year of use of the vacant lot bounded by West Poorth and West Seventh streets Grant and Darrow avenues for a ball ground and bicycle race track. The level ground lies along the street railway line with roads in good condition for riding and rent expected to be low, making it an excellent location.
Charles N. Dodding, last convention chairman, calls this year’s Republican Assembly Convention to meet in Azure Hall, OD, Saturday October 21 at 2 50 p m. Primaries to elect delegates set for Thursday evening October 19. Delegates allocated by ward: First Ward seven, Second Ward seven, Third Ward six, Fourth Ward nine. Details appear in column one of page two.
Amusement notes describe The White Squadron as the Thursday Moon Hall attraction appealing to popular taste with a patriotic American plot and scenes including the Grant Maze and a pillaged monastery. The piece also references a veteran’s account of illness and a claimed remedy, with local pharmacy advertising.
The Pennsylvania Railroad approves special rates for travel to Chicago from New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington with underpriced fares for remaining excursions. Fares start at 8 18 from New York and 17 from Philadelphia and other points, promising comfortable standard coaches and ample time for Expo visitors en route to Chicago. The plan targets the World’s Fair crowds and urges public uptake.
The big two and Melmyre sold the buildings formerly used as the village cloth factory. One parcel was bought by Emanuel Baptist Church and will be moved to a new site. The sale reveals structural issues with brow girders found in good condition, surprising the purchaser and signaling a substantial local impact.
A nighttime clash between borough workers and railroad forces escalated to stone throwing and arson threats. Borough Engineer Get tleman was seriously injured by a rock. Chief Mur iem Sher ordered workers to quit and warned arrests if work resumed Sunday. Injunctions followed as rail men claim water rights and danger from a dam.
The piece warns that imitations of Allcock's Porous Plaster are common and inferior. It declares Allcock's the standard of excellence, noting counterfeits imitate appearance but lack genuine value. It urges buyers to insist on Allcock's to ensure safety and quality.
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