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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1894
Page
4
Recorded at Plainfield Weather Office on October 9 1893 the report notes rain increasing from the northeast with dangerous gales along the coast and rough sea conditions likely to break.
The piece discusses Republican candidates in the Third District with Ben J. F. Howe of Lew Brunswic, notes Democrat decline, and cites Plainfield sentiment against urging Plainfield's candidacy. It references a legislature law on school days and comments on political prospects and party positions amid broad voter attitudes.
Henry E Bowery Plainfield declares he rejects charges of Democratic tariff reform ties and traces his Republican lineage to Lincoln and Grant. He states he will back the convention nominee chosen by Elizabeth ward and endorses possible candidates Anthony Fowler Griffin or Barrett. Professor Walsh holds first dancing lesson at Olympia Hall with a Jewish Day of Atonement observance to follow.
The article critiques Professor Wilson’s West Virginia district speeches on global market progress and questions a Newark Evening News item about Mayor Alexander Geasow’s delegate win. It notes a disputed plan for Con gress representation and casts doubt on a Press story, finding no truth in its claims.
The article advises securing buttons with strong linings or stays to prevent cloth damage and suggests resewing ready made buttons, noting issues with button durability. It discusses suit construction for growing boys, stressing wider chests, and recommends two suits per year for a growing child with serge and cloth options for school wear.
A rival editor from the Daily Press sends a delicate note to the Courier praising its wide Plainfield reach. A. L. Force clarifies billboard pricing and states he will not advertise for any Music Hall manager without payment as agreed.
The Norwood Athletic Club held a meeting last night and elected Clarence Thorn president W Thorn treasurer Robert Keen captain Harry Deocklan. The first anniversary dance at Charles Klau’s house featured Bert Blake and Bert Taylor as musicians. Club quarters moved to East Front Street with Wood Avenue retained.
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