19 Oct 1893
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1893
Page
1
A confused OCR rendering describes a chaotic race event and late arrivals. It mentions a ball, crowd activity, and various community figures. scattered names and places appear, but the central note is a lively parade or festival scene with incomplete details about attendees and arrangements.
The Wey Tactics Riding Club presented an evening of drill and music under Captain Helly and Captain John Holly on a chestnut horse. Spectators enjoyed the performances, with exercises including outstretched arms, lead movement, and ground-item pickup, highlighting precision and athletic effort by riders and horses.
The Colina' sete at Septel Plaine drew a largely afieided crowd while drought affected prices. George W Coles of Lataelty emerged as the prime buyer amid the event. Attendees heard reports and notes about attendance and ceremonies planned for Newark, with mention of reverent entries and staged events surrounding a later gathering. Commuters along Wertfekl faced disruptions as crowds gathered near stations, while legends of transport shifts and city planning loomed over preparations to move people toward New York, and residents weighed the impact on daily life. News coverage highlighted officials and community leaders, including James Kawiry and Alderney, as well as a call for broader civic participation and safety measures amid municipal concerns.
A grand Philadelphia wedding attended by dignitaries from across the state marked the marriage of Miss Arnall, daughter of Mr and Mrs Mindetpia. Judge Arnold officiated with Justice Pag en attending as a channel escort. The bride wore white and the reception at 40 Walwart Street featured many presents and family connections. The couple will reside in Bridgeport after a honeymoon in the city.
An Iona Connett event depicts Miantonomo Tribe chiefs and pale face guests sharing a pacific night of music and dancing at the New Market gathering. Plans are outlined for extending the Lehigh Valley Electric Railway from Plainfield to New Market via Dunellen, with Right of Way efforts led by Runyon & Co and Jacob Kroeg, aiming for completion by December and a faster route to New York.
A Catholic Young Men's Lyceum of Wiscy held a banquet in Trenian last night after Mr. Forrivel arranged the event. Attendees voiced thanks and shared toasts while speakers like Trainor Gallagher and Cashin offered songs and remarks. The gathering concluded with well wishes for future success among the members.
At the Brooklyn wedding of Miss Allison yesterday the ceremony was followed by a small reception. Attendees included John McLonghlin and Mrs Avian Fritts, with Mamie Allison and Jane Pritt among the bridal party. Uncle Alfred Quits gave away the bride, who is stepping into married life after a recent return from Texas.
The Catholic Young Men's Society bowling committee plans an evening tournament to select the Journel Bowling team for the season. Eighteen games begin tomorrow with matchups Higgsson vs Galbraith Owens vs Wheeler Butscher vs Hibuiti Curran vs Lynch. No games Saturday. resumes Monday with handicaps listed for several bowlers.
The Epworta League invites all to a harvest home on December 20 at 8 o clock. Attendees can expect a pleasant evening with fellowship and activities.
June 25 1883 board of directors writes on public hall ownership and naming. They state the hall be used for city good not profit, defend past decisions, and urge council action to stop indecent posters and regulate show classes at the Bullman Music Hall now called Gullman Music Hall by consent.
A chaotic review of last night’s band performance at Mage Hall marked by vulgar jokes and coarse costumes. The piece complains of derogatory stage acts on a memorial hall stage and calls for city restraint on entertainment. Local figures and merchants rail against the show as the worst exhibit in memory, urging action.
At the Democratic Convention James E. Martine was nominated for Senator and John F. SANER for Sheriff. The report also notes various social events and travels including families heading to the World's Fair, a Y P S C E anniversary address by Rev Charles E. Herring, and wedding and travel announcements among residents of the area.
A man feared as a bicycle thief in New Jersey was arrested at Elizabeth in Gilbert's Broad Street bicycle shop. He matched the lookout description, offered a bribe to release, and gave the name Harry Folsom, about twenty five, though authorities doubt the alias. Chief Tenny suspects the man is the wanted thief and notes possible links to earlier thefts at Platofield and nearby firms.
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