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Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1894

Page

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All Antedunn Men In City Primary Contests Named

City primaries detailed with ward by ward results and names of local Democrats. Delegates chosen, motions debated, and resolutions discussed as John T. Dunn’s nomination faced opposition from some factions. Local officials and inspectors named for ballots in First through Fifth Wards.

Dean To Ward John T. Dunn E ‘S Express A. E Louis F. Wadsworth Dane Wosseler Edward T Jobn T. Daas

Synod of New Jersey Holds Seventy Second Annual Session in Trenton

The seventy second annual Synod of New Jersey opens in Trenton with an opening sermon by retiring Moderator Rev Samael M Stadds ford DD. A Tuesday evening session focuses on Missions and Citizenship with speakers from Drs of New Brunswick Kemp Richards and Parves among those lined up. A local advertisement notes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for sale at Woold s ree and North avenues.

Synod of New Jersey Trenton Samael M. Staddsford Drs. x New Brunswick Kempshall Richards and Parves

Courier Want Ads Boost Career Prospects In Town

Gentlemen seek steady work through local Courier Want Ads as a resource to find jobs. The notice encourages readers to use the service to locate opportunities and improve employment chances.

Farewell Service For Missionary Bond Departing

Plainfield church honors Dr Bond family as they send the missionary couple to the field. Ministers Rev Dr Sturtevant Rev Dr Yerkes Rev Honeyman and others recall devotion and praise the couple with a tearful farewell and blessing. The service ends with a hopeful benediction and message to meet again.

Parmer Showed Signs of Prigilt in Port Jer Vis Tale

A Plainfielder from Port Jer vis recounts an amusing incident about smallpox care. A farmer with a heavy wagon load of onions or similar produce reportedly faced danger as he shared a tale of risk and a one man, one moment decision.

Port Jervis

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Ad in Indiana Paper

Local retailer advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as essential for households in Balesville Indiana. Joe Brown promotes its value against coughs and croup for children, with sale through Macy Park and Armstrong Manager.

Balesville Indiana Joe Brown Macy, Park and Er Armstrong

Taylor Free After Grand Jury Refusal At Albany

The New York Court of Appeals released a ruling on a case involving Stephen J. Taylor tied to a chlorine-related assault at a Cornell banquet. The jury heard Taylor deny involvement while invoking Fifth Amendment rights to avoid answering questions that could lead to suspicion or conviction.

New York

Crystal wedding marks decade for Plainfield couple

Former Plainfielders celebrated ten years of marriage with an elaborate crystal wedding in Goshen New York. Mrs R B Clarke daughter of Lewis E Clarke hosted with her husband, a former city church organist, entertaining 475 guests with a New York caterer and orchestra. Presents included diamonds and silver ornaments.

R. B. Clarke Goshen N. Y Tooteday

Two More Valuable Pictures At The Gallery

Two more pictures added to the gallery yesterday by Colonel Scout. One depicts a wood scene at Spottyelvamima during the war and the other portrays the battle of Goldings Farm on the peninsular during the Seven Days fight. The Fourth Vermont Regiment breaching between Hancock and Davidson under fire is commemorated. praised by the New York Tribune. Belongs to Mrs. D. L. Scott Browne of Vermont, sister of the artist, with a noted history of ownership.

Scout Spottyelvamima Goldings Farm Peninsular Vermont Hancock Davidson New York Tribune D. L. Scott-Browne The Artiat

Warm Hygienic Underwear Sold Exclusively in Park Avenue

Eugene Laing, Park Avenue dealer, has exclusive rights to sell Jaros Hygienic underwear in the area. The wool and cotton blend traps heat and blocks cold, with Meg Jaros, the patentee, once a Pleasantfield resident, praised by many local wearers as best and healthiest.

Eugene Laing Park Avenue Meg Jaros Plaimfield

Plainfield Gunners Challenged by Elizabeth Shooters

Three men from Elizabeth Aaron Woodruff Frank Bates and Mr. Ross have heard of Plainfield marksmanship in shooting contests and express eagerness to meet any three of Plainfield gunners. They pride themselves on past field victories.

Elizabeth Aaron Woodruff Frank Bates Mr. Ross Plainfield

Fans Repaired. A tale of Fan and Dr. Pierce’s Prescription

A short anecdote describes Fan seeking reassurance after a lost beau. A friend suggests Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for "women's complaints" to restore health and vitality. The narrator implies Fan improves after using the remedy.

Fannie Fan

Local notices from yesterday and today and upcoming events

The page lists various events and notices including a new carb laying on a street, the state convention of a church society in De ut New Brant ug, activities of the Woman's Home and Foreign missionary societies, a Democratic County meeting in Elizabeth, and lodge anniversary plans in Queen City Lodge with performances by Elizabeth vocalists. Also noted are Jewish observances in the Hebrew calendar and Christian Endeavorers travel to Brunswick for a convention with stage arrangements planned for Metuchen and New Brunswick.

Froot Street Chrié de Ut New Brant Aras Hiatt Synod of Jervey Dover Tion Elizabeth Queen Ci Lodge Mrs Hermanlis Brunswick Front Street Park Avenue Metuchen New Brunswick

Big subscription attractions announced by Manager Vanan

Manager Vanan lists a series of subscription attractions beginning November 19 with opera Robin toh by DeKoven and Smith. December 17 features Sdusa's Band with a Metropolitan House soloist. January 2 presents Herr Anton Seldl's orchestra with Miss Lilian Blenvelt. March 23 Joseph Jefferson in Be Van Winkle. April 2 1895 Marie Tava Grand English Opera Company Carmen on April 27 with John Drew and Maude Adams in The Shop.

Vanan Robin Toh DeKoven Smith Sdusa Metropolitan House Anton Seldl'schestra Lilian Blenvelt - Mareh Joseph Jefferson Be van Winkle Marie Tava Grand English Opera Company Carmen John Drew Maude Adams Tne ii

Plainfield Printing Press Demonstrates Missionary Efforts

In Warren Chapel the Christian Endeavor Society held a missionary meeting led by Miss Holmes from Servia. She presented pictures and described living conditions of the people she worked with, and exhibited a Bible printed on a press sent by Plainfield residents. The chapel was adorned with flowers and the event was well attended.

Warren Chapel Christian Endeavor Society Miss Holmes Servia Plainfield

Local Notices and Advertisements Fragment

Readable bits show merchants offering specials on bottled goods at Demarest and Son and a window display today. Mrs M O Knight promoted trim hats at Front Street millinery. JC Pupe Co to install a new cease setting in a day or two. Van Eps of Park Avenue planning a novelty item in the line of…

Park Avenue

Soldier's Home inspection reports good condition and capacity

George Moore of East Front street returned with Department Commander Shields and staff from Kearney after an annual visit to the Soldier's Home. They found the home in excellent condition with room for 100 more veterans if needed.

George Moore East Front Kearne Shields

Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with dubious claims

An 19th century advertisement promises a hundred dollar reward for an incurable case of catarrh and touts internal remedies. The text mentions Hall and Truax wholesale agents and asserts the product is sold by all druggists with testimonials available.

Hall Ee West & Truax Kinnas & Dru Ohio

Professor Venino's Coup Sheds Light on Marrage Strife

Mrs Venino files divorce suit citing financial strain and alleged temper issues after a year of marriage. She describes a quiet life with six children and notes reduced support from Venino since last June. Friends condemn the husband while praising the wife's quiet endurance amid rumors of infidelity.

Bia Pher The Courier Venino Sue

Laura Randolph and ex-Councilman Herman Weber wed

This afternoon at 3:30, Miss Laura Randolph daughter of Lewis A J Randolph of 1212 West Front street married ex-Councilman Herman Weber of Liberty street. The ceremony at the bride's home was performed by Rev Dr Yerkes with A L Randolph as best man and Alma Weber sister of the groom.

Laura Randolph Lewis A. J. Randolph West Front Street Herman Weber Liberty Street Yerkes A.L Randolph Alma Weber

Plainfield Firemen Parade Route Outline

The Plainfield Fire Department plans a public parade for youths on Part Avenue near Fifth Street, then to Central Avenue, Front Street, Grove Trees, and to form a position in line for the event.

Plainfield Fire Departent Younger Ade Part Avenue Fifth Street Central Avenue Front Street Grove Trees

Indecent Language Leads to Harsh Sentence

A judge severely remanded a defendant last week for using indecent language during the confrontation. The court proceedings centered on the defendant’s conduct and the judge's disciplinary response.

Hias Etrest Hulett

Epworth Leaguers Rally at Monres Avenue Chapel

Delegates from Westfield Dusellew and neighboring societies took possession of the Monres Avenue Chapel for a pleasant evening program. J J Preed jr opened with remarks, followed by clergy from Danelien Westfeld Grace M K North Plainfield and First Methodist. A dialogue featured five young ladies on No cure no pay. Music by Walter McGee and selections by J R Joy. refreshments ended the event.

Monres Avenue Westfield Dusellew Thie City J. J. Preed, Jr Danelien Walter McGee J. R. Joy J. Wortcomb Riley

Local Society Notes and Arrivals Handbook

Community notices list residents visiting relatives, attend events, and travel. Names include Binelair Stewart patenting ship construction, Barbara Green visiting J T Green, Rev and Mrs Jacob Craig guests of Wallace Hall, Dre Phyllis visiting Miss Springer, and Alex Sargent attending Ninth New Jersey Regiment reunion. District Y M C A convention speakers and marriage announcements are noted, along with a correction: Annie Kellar was the person involved in a city court matter.

Binelair Stewart Barbara Green Summit J. T. Green Somerset Street Jacob Craig Lafayette Wallace Hall Rockview Avenue Dre. Phyllis Pittston Peon Springer Grove Street Alfred Nasov Murray Hill A.G. Carpenter Manning Avenue Alex Sargent Trefiton Ninth New Jersey C.schenck East Second Street New Brunswick J. V. F. Dilta Three Bridges L. B. Stiliman Watchung Avenue William Parks Evona Pennsylvania W. D. Murray J.D Anderson Funeral Benefit Association Somerset Gove Sae

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