26 Oct 1894
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1894
Page
1
Rahway residents recall Soares Hew Sphr as a longtime civic leader and veteran of the 39th New Jersey Volunteers who fought at Petersburg and Appomattox. He rose as a business manager, served repeatedly in public offices, and now seeks election to a county post amid broad Republican support.
Fragmented text describes a Spokane area divorce matter with references to public notices and a card from Providence. It notes silence and public response as a topic, mentioning Plainfield and the Spokesman-Review extracts, with unclear details about the case and parties involved.
The Seventh Day Baptist Church in Plainfield hosts a sociable gathering for Rosa Palmberg who sails for China as a medical missionary. Palmberg, twenty seven, trained in Milton Wisconsin and Chicago, volunteers since four years ago and will depart November 4 by Canadian Pacific to Vancouver and sail November 12 to Shanghai, arriving December 1. The Shanghai hospital supports free medical care with Bible teaching by women and native staff.
Last evening in Vincent Chapel a Home Gathering tea was held despite the storm. Mrs French directed a six to nine tea with clam chowder escalloped potatoes ham beef apple pie coffee and tea. Reading Miss Edna French and Miss Trentham provided humor and recitations. Raymond McGee with Mrs Joy played piano, a cornet solo, Maud French piano selections, Will Ranyon and Bond solos, and Fletcher Hallock banjo with Miss Dewey piano accompaniment. The event was free but deemed a success by all attendees.
In Judge Coddington's Court George Graeber was arrested by Officer Shimer at Netherwood for trespassing on Central Railroad property after a Lehigh Valley ticket failed. He was placed in a cell and talked of making a will but posed no other harm. sentence suspended. John Keily was fined five dollars for being drunk and dis orderly at the depot last night or twenty days in jail.
The account details a Jersey City wedding with a flower girl in silk, bridesmaids in white moire, and a bride in a white satin gown with Duchesse lace. Groomsmen and guests mingle amid chandeliers, smilax, chrysanthemums, and the few distinctive bouquets while invitations reach distant friends.
The San Francisco tale of Sophie Dell's $70 000 estate in trust to her brother in law John H Dell and the search by Eastern heirs for the original fortune is recounted. Emma Compton in Plainfield disputes the amount at stake as greatly exaggerated.
Yesterday and today electric lights were out on several avenues in Washington Park. Lamps were replaced by Marshal Wilson. Car No 1 on the Somerset line was sent to repair, Car No 4 substituted. Gutters on Somerset Street cleared to aid drainage.
A lamp exploded near Mrs. Moebius and husband in a fourth floor room at West Third and Central Avenue. Fire spread to woodwork, destroying furniture before extinguishers arrived. Insurance covers house damage. policy valued at $2500. Mrs Moebius and family had experienced prior fires in the same residence.
Havens marked a twenty fifth milestone with a bed council event in the city. W A n acted on behalf of state bed councils as a son was made. Mague Fe and A Westphal of Miantewoma were involved in the proceedings.
Superintendent Marx of the Boys Club prepares for another music recital for members. The first meeting held last week showed promising progress in vocal instruction with songs like Daisy Bell. The program aims to refine music through drill and practice, with future plans for instrumental work.
The seventh anniversary of Pranktin Council featured a supper and dance after an evening of readings music and humor. D Bodine resigned as financial secretary and Theodore Kurtrals was elected a new secretary. The program included remarks from J W Richardson illness prevented attendance and a letter of goodwill was read. Community figures led the event which ended with supper and dancing under the Good and Welfare Committee.
The City Union of King's Daughters held a Crescent Avenue Church parlor meeting with good attendance. Representatives from city circles reported progress and the plan to support sick care for those with no funds showed notable promise. After business, tea was served and conversations continued well after.
The match between Jack Benner of Fanwood and Ed Earle of Elizabeth concluded yesterday in Earle’s favor on their ervoods. It was the second of three bouts with a close score noted amid bird noise. Ratnsville merchants tout Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for colds, widely stocked by Jecop Brown.
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