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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1894
Page
5
Patient testimonials claim radical relief from bleeding piles after treatment by Dr. Lighthill. The letters describe long suffering, prolapse, and multiple prior physicians failing, with complete cures reported in weeks. Names include John Corson and Peter G. Eyck from New Jersey.
Warrenville welcomes Mr and Mrs Waldron and family from nearby towns. Harry Swackhamer visited Plainfield friends yesterday. Mrs A W Warden hosted out of town guests Miss S Dermick from North Avenue visiting New York City. Carpenters install a new platform around the freight house. Isaac and Mrs Taylor of New Jersey are visiting Mr and Mrs. Westr. The Chautangas Circle met at Mrs Herbert’s residence last Saturday evening. Miss Nellie Harris of J City visits Miss Annie Molford. W G Holton Council plans a social event in early December. Talks of another contest between W H Carman and Dr Nelson. Annie Ace of Eastburg PA returned after summer with her sister. Upcoming matches include Central Railroad Elizabeth at Tays. Holy Communion at Holy Sonocents Church will be celebrated monthly. Peter W Hoff and Fowler Vail returned from the State Council of the Junior Order United American Mechanics in Caladen. The funeral of Annie Wickler of North Avenue was held Friday. she was fourteen. The sale of home made goods for the Ladies Aid Society was successful. Rev E O Moffett preached last evening. he and his family begin homeward journey via Elizabeth.
Daily consultation with Dr Lighthill offered on chronic conditions. Accessible hours, at the main office, for patients seeking seasoned guidance with complex cases.
An ad promoting medical remedies lists cures for deafness catarrh and head throat diseases with claims of painless, permanent relief. It mentions nervous and skin conditions and claims successful treatment at No. 144 Crescent Ave.
The column lists bus times between Plainfield and Scotch Plains with six daily departures and Sunday schedules. It mentions a special stage for groups, local football prep, residents’ visits and tasks, a skylight project, Dressmaking, and residents visiting Westfield. It reports Fanwood Jets beating Fanwood Athletic Club 42 to 28 and local bike rides, a sidewalk project, a Hoboken marriage, a Park Avenue sidewalk work, a local foot race, and Courier want ads offer.
Mrs Rahs and Mrs Jenner visiting Mr and Mrs H Barnes have returned home. Mrs Stone, mother of Mrs Isaac Bamer of Kinderbook, Columbian county, N 15, is not expected to return until the first of November. Mrs Westcott of illinois plans a dance in the hall soon and will arrange a dancing class this month.
A long car ride unfolds between Bernardine and a disagreeable man. He asserts a philosophy on life while she questions motives, revealing a growing attraction as he helps her and they share quiet moments before parting. The segment blends dialogue and inner thoughts with shifting social tensions.
A Chicago Record piece describes women as capable barbers who run clean shops with attentive service. They argue women can outperform men in haircuts and customer care, noting smoke filled loafing shops and suggesting women owned salons would be tidier and more professional.
Col Ba n Anderson of Kentucky, visiting New York, recalls shifting his support for Col Breckinridge after a woman he pursued made him an offer to marry him if he opposed the colonel. He says the women of his state led him to oppose him and helped decide the vote.
Readable fragments reveal light humor on marriage and family dynamics. The Indianapolis Journal cites a wife anxious over a mother living with them while the husband laments Fido’s loneliness without Sher. The Cincinnati Tribune and Inter-Ocean add quips about etiquette and meals, with a Galveston News snippet hinting at jewelry and candy.
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