27 Oct 1891
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1891
Page
1
The report notes fair conditions with cold air and near freezing temperatures. Expect northwesterly winds and a generally stable pattern through Wednesday and Thursday.
A mash of items lists naturalizations, theater, meetings, and legal notices. Reports include a batch of naturalizations at Elizabeth, a Music Hall engagement, a union court tribute to F W L Martine, civic meetings in Jersey City and Fanwood, vehicle and livery auctions, a railroad case adjournment, and Republican primary schedules for Plainfield wards with delegates and meeting locations.
Society notes report the marriage planned for this evening at seven o'clock in the Episcopal Church by Miss Laura Baker daughter of Mr and Mrs Baker of West Fifth Street and Mr Arthur Munlford.
Queen City Lodge No 226 LOI was instituted in the city by Grand Master Howard S Otphen of Flemington. Elizabethport Lodge No 116 marked the initiatory degrees. The lodge opens with about fifty members and twenty five additional applications. Officers elected: Noble Grand D L Abboy, Vice Grand S Pocock, Secretary L R Jackford, Recording Secretary G Amberlain, Treasurer James C Jel.
Plainfield pastors meet the city Republican Executive Committee tonight to urge nominations by temperance men. Ministers seek assurance that future laws will address reform. The committee will argue only men of ability integrity and temperance will be nominated. Also noted are local items including a dangerous illness of James H Todd, a new market opening on North Avenue, and a youth injured by a falling chestnut tree.
Hon John Ulrich, ex Assemblyman, states he will not seek a Common Council seat from the Second Ward. He says he is out of politics and will focus on his legal profession, rejecting any nomination or campaign.
Dr. Chapney’s young wife nearly died after mistaking chloral for bromide from her husband’s medicine chest. She lost consciousness until Sunday afternoon but the patient is now out of danger though not yet able to leave home. Dr. and Mrs. Chapney have lived in Dunellen about two years and have two young children.
Borough Counsel A Reed reports a startling scene at his new Washington Park home where thirteen flat headed adders up to nearly three feet long have appeared in the back yard over several weeks. The snake influx continues as residents observe the unusual infestation with concern.
The community reports the sudden death of Miss Nellie Jacobus from malignant diphtheria. Wetumpka Lodge Knights of Honor, of this city, presented Our Boys at Music Hall to a large audience. A Young Men's Republican Club plans regular Monday meetings to boost turnout in the upcoming Assembly election. An Elizabeth visit is set for Rev. B Fay Mills with three weeks of meetings to plan clergy gatherings.
Public notice urges registration for the November 3 election. It states eligibility requirements including citizenship, residency, and age, and warns no exceptions. The piece also notes the Tuson County Sunday School Association’s 12th annual convention at Fir Presbyterian Church on November 5 with multiple speakers listed.
Somerset County Republicans urged Assembly nominee George A. Dilts to speak in North Plainfield. Dilts accepted and will visit Spencer's Hall Thursday evening to address the local GOP at the U. S. Grant Club headquarters. attendees included Messrs. Reed and Hegeman.
A fragment notes PEGK S Merino Underwear gaining notice in a sea of garments, with emphasis on its claimed comfort and market appeal.
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