11 Oct 1894
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1894
Page
1
Details of Albert Venino and his wife Mrs Venino reveal a 18 year marriage with two children and mounting strain. The husband claimed financial success while abusing temper and threatening violence. Mrs Venino seeks support, fights mortgage foreclosure, and faces possible eviction as funds and counsel are arranged in Spokane and New Jersey.
Classified notice urges readers to use Courier Want Ads to secure competent help or find a situation. Emphasizes value of these ads for both job seekers and employers and promotes reliability and results.
George Bilyeu was fined five dollars or twenty days for drunkenness. Mike Kelly received the same sentence for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Dan Conway James Sulli and John Cahill were arrested at the elder joint on Dotage Day night. Conway pleaded guilty while the others were held on fifty dollars bond to appear Saturday.
Holy Cross Brotherhood held a meeting last night with good attendance. They decided to purchase a gas stove for the radiator and plan to lay a walkway from Mercer Avenue to the Theioncluding features were very
A young rider was accosted by Henry Scott the cyler who attempted to detain him for a social call. The rider lent his wheel and waited for what was said to be a few minutes but hours passed and he lost his own bike while helping a friend.
An ad style notice warns about common diseases causing youth to grow old and weak. It promises a complete medical treatise for a small price and directs readers to a Buffalo NY medical association for purchase.
A Dunellen meeting led by Borough President Brakely debated Plainfield’s plan to locate sewage beds near Dunellen, urging a thorough investigation and opposition. Speakers cited health, odor, and property impact, while Plainfield officials pressed for the beds’ placement and urged careful action.
A Patchy report describes a Union County Medical Society gathering in Plainfield. Dr N B Wilson of Elizabeth led, with Dr Ard presenting an eye cancer removal case and Dr Probasco detailing a surgical recovery after a dangerous injury. The meeting drew local physicians and featured two notable cases.
Local resident Mra ttie Mason of Chilton Carter County voices trust in a specific medicine and doctor, expressing reliance on medical opinion amid unclear options.
A jumble of short notices lists residents and travelers from New Jersey to New York and beyond. Mrs Richie of Duer street visits relatives in New York. Katherine Reinhart of Netherwood is ill. Adam Fritts from Somerset street returns from Green Castle Penn. Mrs James Clark left West Lev Goth Street for a visit in Brie. A T Oakley from West Fourth street returns from six weeks in Eastern New York. J B Hoffmen of West Front Street mentions an aunt’s illness. David Haat and Edward Belies from Somerville are noted with a veterian. Mrs Jacob Marreil of Hackette taeshte tours her nephew’s home. A V Langer of East Front street plans a Providence trip. Monte and Henry Scott and their mother head home to Providence RI Saturday. Patrick Nugent of West Third street travels to Boston after a death in the family. Mr and Mrs B G Horr of Park Avenue arrive from Wellington Ohio for a relative’s funeral. Assemblyman Somer’s sister Sara Creed Somer wed Theodore Higgens Apgar at Bound Brook with Rev George Van Nest officiating. James P McQuaide of West Seventh street heads to Atlanta Ga for a street railway officials meeting. Clarence Murphy and Miss Murphy from Washington Park return from a Niagara Falls trip with a stay at Clifton House.
The Church of the Holy Cross Sunday School children will travel Saturday with Rector T Logan Murphy and Supt Berry Western to Warrepville for a chestnut hunt. Officers teachers and Bible Class members supervise. Departure 10 AM return about 4 PM. Baskets with sandwiches and treats provided. If rain the excursion will be postponed to next Saturday.
A brief notice offers a one hundred dollar reward for a cure that cannot be achieved, with no further details on the subject or conditions.
A gala night featured a refined marching display with four fewer men but a handsome turnout. The parade finished at Saenger Hall where an excellent supper awaited the attendees. Committee members included David Aten, P. Kessiiring, G. Fairchild, B. Conover, and G. VD. Anderson. Afterward the revelers danced upstairs until the early hours.
In a close bowling match last night WON rWo and Losronz edged Losronz o the Park Club by a narrow margin. The Bowlers faced a tough contest with key shots shaping the outcome.
Driver Bream reported a missing package from his wagon on Front Street. The item belonged to Mrs. J. R. Joy and a member of the crowd appeared to snatch it.
Presbyterian church to hold a meeting tomorrow at 3 30 in the chapel. Rathbone post officer Mrs Ford installed after by laws read for the third time. Repairs to property of Joseph Gavett near Grant Avenue. Central No 48 U W W will host a Grand Lodge night. rooms decorated. Council Creek installation planned with entertainment. Potatoes dropped on Front Street. Randolph’s track helped. Lawyer Daniels travels to South Plainfield and New Brunswick on property matters. New houses on Eighth Street near Grant. buyers expected from Brooklyn and Sandford Avenue. Junior Curiation Endeavor Society meets to discuss keeping happiness. Regular State Committee of Colored Men to meet in Trenton today. Christian Endeavor transport to State Convention leaves from East Sixth Street. rain may shift to train.
Charles H Hand builds a bourse on Fairview avenue for Mrs. Peter Rickert. Hand and MeIntyre will offer a plot of ground on South avenue. Putnam and DeGraw promote a boys shirt waist line and a Grewen tie shirt. Details to be announced later. The Queen City Dairy on Park avenue expands delicatessen offerings with bottled goods olives whites and treats and A B on Semerpset street supplies stoves and repairs as cold weather approaches.
In Rainsville Indiana resident Jecop Brown lauds Chamberlainy Cough Remedy as essential, claiming it brings relief for colds and croup and that many families keep it at hand. The testimonial highlights strong local trust in the product.
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