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Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1894

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Somers Renominated by Republicans for Assembly

The Courier prints a favorable portrait of Frank W. Somers of Brook renominated by Somerset County Republicans to the Assembly. The letter to the editor praises his legislative career and pledges to stick to principled influence free work in Trenton if re-elected.

Frank W. Somer Assembly M Somers Somers Thureday Somerset County Trenton Frank W. Somers

Sermon by Dr Barn es on temple scenes and faith

The sermon preached by Dr Barnes in the Met yesterday morning drew on temple scenes and Judæan postures. He contrasted the uneducated poor before enlightenment with the righteous acts of God inspired leaders and urged a Christianity beyond worldly code. The message spoke of truth and the higher kingdom and urged living righteousness through Christ.

Barnes Met Christ

Elizabeth Republicans Hold Ratification Rally at Lycéeum

The Elizabeth Republicans held a large ratification meeting Saturday night at the Lycéum Theatre with speeches by congressional nominee Charles N. Fowler and former Michigan representative Rowell Harr. Democrats attended, including Congressman Dann and Ji E. Arline.

Elizabeth Lycéum Theatre Charles N. Fower

Burglary Attempt Reported At West Seventh Street Residence

A burglary attempt occurred Saturday night at Corncilmap Fisk's West Seventh Street home. A servant glimpsed a man on the porch reaching toward the parlor windows, then fled. Described as wearing a black suit, the intruder disappeared as the fire alarm whistle sounded around two o'clock.

Corncilmap Fisk West Seventh

Death of Mrs Martin Longtime Plainfield Resident

Mrs Henry S Harrison Martin died at her Weston Plainfield home after years of age related ill health. She was born Phebe Frazee in 1806 and married Dr. James Martin in 1831. The couple lived in Somerville Uniontown and Plainfield, raising nine children. Her death follows a long life marked by family ties and local service. her husband died after heart trouble triggered by distress over a New York Herald tale.

Henry S Harrison Martin James Tus Martin Park An E West Po Street An Danghters Martin Phebe Frazee Ste Jin Somerville Rahway de Martin William Martin Puraptown Metuchen New York Herald Central Park Plainfield Masonic Order Asa Collier George P. Suydam

Potter Press Mutual Aid Society Elects Officers

The quarterly meeting at Sons of Temperance Hall reported the society in strong financial health. Two amendments were postponed to January. Elected for one year: President James Patterson, Treasurer George B Titsworth, Secretary Robert Kenney. Financial Committee Thomas Calen Fred Stillman Lewis DeCamp Char Meyers. Auditors Jobo F Casey William Mosher.

Potter Press Mutual Aid Societ Sons of Temperan James Patterson George B Titsworth Robert Kenney Thomas Calen Fred Stillman Lewis DeCamp Char Meyers Jobo F. Casey William Mosher

Compimenting Miss Hyde in Morning Journal

A fragmentary item notes Miss Hyde, daughter of Mrs Charles Hyde, receiving social notice at a country estate last month. The piece praises her beauty and mentions the Hyde family's wealth and the home’s value, estimated around half a million dollars.

Morning Journal Yestebure Hyde Charles Hyde

A Year Ahead of Time Love Corner North and Wat

A fragment notes Love corner of North and Wat chung avenue receiving large papers. It mentions a clover pattern engraved in Love's factory as a notable detail.

Love North and Watchung Avenue

Lanch Box Sociable Postponed to Mite Daca

The event described as a lanch box sociable appointed by Howell Division to take place tomorrow night has been postponed to a later date due to unspecified reasons.

Howell Division Plac Mite Daca

Reward for Catarrh Cure by Cheney & Co Toledo

One hundred dollars reward is offered for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by seas. The undersigned, Cheney & Co., props. Toledo, have known F.J. Chen-

Cheney & CO Toledo F.J. Chen

First WCT A temperance meeting at Music Hall

A large audience attended the first in a series by the WCT A in Music Hall. Horace J. Martin directed vocal music while Rev. Mr Scudder led psalm 23. Duets by Miss Pansy Herring and Miss Edith Bond impressed the listeners as Miss Peck thanked Manager Varian for hall use and hoped attendance would grow next Sunday. The session closed with prayer and benediction by Rev. Mr. Sendder.

Horace J. Martin Scudder Pansy Herring Edith Bond Varian Mr. Sendder

Salvation Army Meeting Hosts Western Visitors

Soldiers from the West visited a Salvation Army gathering en route to Jubilee Congress honoring General Booth. Attendees included Major Suillwell and Captains Humphries Carter Jewell Carson Back. crowd reached 525 with 1552 for the week. Local hosts F. H. Maron Watts and Murray assisted.

Salvation Army Europe O'd Booth Suillwell Mion Humphries Carter Minneapolis Jewell Saint Ste Marie Carson le Soeur Mino Back and Cincinnati McCready St Paul

Public Meeting of Citizen's Organiaid Aid Association Tonight

At Vincent Chapel this evening a public meeting of the association and friends will hear reports of the year's work and an address by Carlton T. Lewis of New York. The event offers free information on modern philanthropy.

Vincent Chapel Carlton T. Lewis LL. D New York Aid Association

Mt Olive Church to Begin Extension Work This Week

The Mt Olive Baptist Church will commence an extension project this Thursday. The $600 contract has been awarded to Edward Baker of the city. A committee will meet tonight to arrange the details.

Mt. Olive Baptist Church Edward Baker

Frightened by a Dog Spooks West Fifth Couple

Saturday evening Mr and Mrs S C Baker of West Fifth were driving a spirited horse when a dog dashed out and scared the animal. Mrs Baker was knocked unsettled and did not recover soon, her memory of a bad accident last year worsening the event.

S. C. Baker West Fifth

First Meeting of Plainfield Branch Alliance Carded

The Plainfield Branch Alliance of Unitarias and other Liberal Christian women meet tomorrow afternoon at All Souls Church to discuss Geography and History of New Jersey its early settlement form of political government and the laws of the State affecting women.

Plainfield Alliance of Unitarias All Souls Church New Jersey

Apple Tree Boutonniere Catch Inspires Local Item

Clarence Thorn of East Third Street found an apple tree in bloom near the old railroad bank and wore the blossoms as a boutonniere today.

Clarence Thorn East Third Street

Rainaville Merchant Praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy

Jacop Brown, Rainaville's leading merchant, extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a staple for households in Indiana town. The remark underscores the product's local popularity and perceived efficacy.

Rainaville Indiana Chamberlain Jacop Brown

Glad Tidings Day Celebrated by Grace M. E. Church Sunday School

The Grace M. E. Church Sunday School held Glad Tidings Day with 252 members present. A decorated gateway and a harvest themed program featured recitations, songs, a solo, and an address by the pastor, ending with Open Gates.

Grace M. E. Church Sorgs Grace M. E Church Carney Most Val Griffen Ting Nellie Valient

Who They Are and Where They Are

Names and places of residents and visitors are listed. John M. Crane leaves town for a month long trip while others share recent movements and illnesses. Mrs Charles Meyer recovers at South Second Street and A H Wilmont is ill at home. Mrs Griff, of Rahway, visits Manning Avenue. A E Kenny heads to Augusta for holidays.

John M. Crane Frank Bareet Jersey City Charles Meyer South Second Street S E. Flower East Front Street Manhattan Point William Gerhart New Brighton Raymond Kensington Avenue William A. Shaw Chicago A. H. Wilmont Mewmeben Griff2 Rahway A. G Carpenter Manning Avenue

Physicians Vote Thanks for Gilmore's Aromatic Wine Gift

At a regular Gnesee county Medical Society meeting physicians passed a vote of thanks for a quantity of Gilmore's Aromatic Wine presented to the society. They recognized the remedy as adapted to a large class of diseases and noted physicians everywhere recommend it. East Front Street Sea telly board.

Gnesee County [N.] Medical Society Gilmore Sea Telly East Front Street

George Stone Preacher at Westend Urges Light From Any Direction

The sermon by George Stone portrays a progressive religious view challenging traditional creeds. He praises higher criticism, links Bible passages to modern freedom of thought, and argues for truth over superstition while affirming universal access to God's word and progress.

Moses Westend God Jesus

In Justice Newcorn's Court Judgment Against No Action

In Justice Newcorn's Court the case sit af F vs Badle was tried before Just Newcorn this morning and judgment rendered in favor of the defender of no cause of action. Harry Ravyou appeared for the defendant.

Harry Ravyou

Thursday Evening Teception With Missionary Aimed

A Thursday evening gathering is set with Miss Paimberg pledging to become a medical missionary to Chiis, in the premises of the Seventh Day Baptist.

Paimberg Chiis Seventh Day Baptist

Destructive Habits Warned Against by Medical Experts

An association of medical men warns parents guardians and philanthropists about dangerous habits harming young men causing fatigue pale and lack of ambition. The booklet urges warning the rising generation to avoid these habits which can lead to personal crises and large social suffering across generations.

Warnogs

Also Mentioned on This Page

Honest Frank Somers Somerset Bis Frank W. Bomers N. J Barbes Posers Miss Hyde Music Hall Edsall Royal Arcanum James Burdette Balletin Adam's North Avenue Marie Wainwright Fianiee Dane Lak Ashdon Fisher Somerset Council Good and Welfare Committee West Third Street Pisinfeld Avenue Gifford Prout Christian Endeavor Society Piret Church of Christ Grove Street Warren Bape Society Meir Chapel Pacific Mail Tea and East Fron Street Courier Crescent Hotel Somerset Street Samberlain Park and North Avenues Salvation Army Barracks Citizen's Organiad Aid Association Branch Alliance A. E Kenny Augusta George Stone Justice Newcorn's Court
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