16 Oct 1891
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1891
Page
1
The Crescent League bowling team will bowl at Mott Haven this evening. Also noted, the Grand Jury remains in session with indictments expected by Monday.
North Plainfield residents return from Knoxville as social events fill the season. Yale senior Willam N. Runyon assumes editorial duties at Pot Pourri, while Hillside Tengia Club plans a final tea of the series with Mrs. Burnett hosting and several helpers. Wetumpka Lodge Knights of Honor receives honors at Newark with new officers and a diamond-inlaid jewel, plus membership gains. A Plainfield family welcomes three newborns, two boys and a girl, to Mr. and Mrs. Bengston. The Boys' Club prepares for the funeral of Matthew McLernon, killed by a streetcar, with services led by Superintendent Miner at the family home, burial in Philadelphia.
The fourth annual convention of the League of Republican Clubs met in Trenton with Rev. G Mattox opening prayer. President Gaskill praised renewed party activity and urged effective organization. A rousing Blaine resolution sparked cheers as Francis E. Marsh won a seat on the Executive Committee.
In Somerville Court Cook and Walker received long terms for brutal assault on elderly man Toms. Judge Bartine termed the crime atrocious and sentenced Cook to seventeen years and a $1000 fine while Walker drew twelve years in state prison.
The Wadleigh property on Somerset Street in Danellen near Johnston's drive is slated for a new sanitarium to care for wealthy patients Dr J H Cooley plans a brick structure with grounds improvements including Green Brook He previously faced resident complaints from Sandford Avenue neighbors over noises screams and barred windows while the move to a larger site is negotiated Also covered are local church society events and a water connection request for a prominent resident.
The Musical Courier highlights Albert Venino as a gifted pianist who composed variations for his instrument inspired by Tschaikovsky Op. 1 model. The piece, arranged for organ, shows spiritual relation and inventive harmony. Venino may publish soon. Also announced is The Prince and the Pauper at Music Hall with Elsie Leslie leading. her appeal includes lavish travel and hotel arrangements, and her performance is described as remarkable.
The funeral for Nathaniel P. Bailey uncle of Mrs. Charles Amen of Crescent avenue was held at Trinity Chapel West Twenty-fifth Street. Representatives from the Union Club St Nicholas Society Trinity Vestry and New York Hospital governors attended. The Rev Morgan Dix Rev Alban Rickey and Rev T Hott officiated the service. Interment followed in Poughkeepsie.
Lieut. C. Russell and his party, sent by the Smithsonian to explore Mount St Elias, are feared missing after failing to meet the Corwin at Yakima on September 1. A search was launched but no trace has been found. Also noted is a melodrama on tour and Republican Club delegates returning from Trenton reporting a successful convention.
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