28 Oct 1893
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1893
Page
1
A community dispute erupts as Holy Crom Church members pressure for Rev Lan Murphy’s resignation. A committee delivers a resolution urging careful consideration of the rector’s future while factions clash over leadership and church authority. The Courier records responses from parish ministers and officials amid mounting tension.
The Epworth League of Sereny Me Church held its regular monthly social despite a storm. About 100 attendees enjoyed a lantern display and varied entertainments including a vocal solo by Horace J. Marto and scenic views explained by Agvor Tingley. Mrs Carie Tingley also spoke as pictures followed and humorous calamitous views amused the crowd. Grace M E Church is noted for festive gatherings and the next event is planned for Friday next month.
A garbled selection of local notices and event briefs, including church meetings, social clubs, charitable events, and community announcements. Items mention a Sunday concert, a Ladies Bowling section, a Salvation Army auxiliary league gathering, and a fire chief’s degree ceremony with other civic notices and questions about voter registration.
Friends of Jacob Wagner hint he may broaden his ventures into the express business. The rumor arises amid gifts and memories linked to the Wagner family by Mr. Houseman and his wife. Mrs Houseman recently gave Wagner her best horse in a gesture of friendship and shared history.
Fragmentary OCR text shows unclear references and names, lacking coherent events or facts to summarize reliably. No definitive people, places, or organizations can be identified for a proper card.
A district meeting of Knights of Pythias lodges in Union County discussed establishing a Pythian Home for aged and infirm members. Ten lodges plus three Sisterhood lodges were represented. a committee was formed to draft a memorial for the Grand Lodge to back plans, assess costs, and explore suitable locations statewide.
A fragmented screed warns of fire risk in a warehouse or mill where greed and carelessness could ignite a blaze. It contemplates improvised targets, water use, and the peril to workers and bystanders if a disaster strikes, urging caution amid tense conditions.
A New York Herald report notes Joseph Chamberlain’s renomination probability in the Secu District amid intra party reform conflicts. The piece cites party leaders arguing Chamberlain represents the party drift versus reform faction, with implications for upcoming assemblies and legislative votes.
Wall Brothers on Park scene lose count of stolen fowls as a possum thief lurks near Washington Avenue premises. The pest caused a chase with a neighbor named Mr. Vail pursuing it up a tree before capture. The animal ends up in a prominent display above a chicken box, a constant tease to the owners.
Local residents accuse Governor Gordon of predatory actions over corn theft from abocks. Gordon went out with a light gun loaded with blanks and fired at the grain marshal. He warns that buckshot will remind the Unieves to protect his property.
The event season dates are set for December 11, January 1, and March 26. Patronesses named include Mrs Charles EB Brooks, Mrs Coartes J Fost, Mrs Pus, Mrs Rovers L Burnett, Mrs Harry Buckle, and Mrs Wilkie Kem.
Dr Yerkes spoke at a recent Christian Endeavor meeting denouncing race track candidates and urging voters to back reformers. Peck, president of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, criticized corruption while George H. Batchelor led the event.
A fragmented OCR summary notes New York Times disclosures about lawbreakers and gambling dens, local meetings, concerts, and social happenings. It mentions a bowling tourney, a petition to extend a street railway, the Victor Bicycle Club, a Melawan concert, a church service, lodge anniversary, ticket sales, factory contract rumors, and local domestic disputes with German dialogue, all in a period newspaper style.
At the meeting of Somerset No. 104, Je OU. A. M. last night, twenty-two new members were added. The financial report shows $43,539 in benefits and $22,000 in funeral benefits, totaling $142,996.64 in council values. Members express satisfaction with the condition and benefits.
The choral division of the Verein led by Prof Stein schedules four winter concerts starting early next month with performances every two to three weeks. He notes the singers are improving and hopes the group will gain a strong reputation as top German singing society in the Brave.
Miss Clare Lurane hosted a eleventh birthday party last night marked by pleasant dancing and refreshments. Frank Deockina won the first prize with forty four. Elsie Drake and Gertie Ellis shared booby prizes. Guests included Florence, Gertie and Howard Evin, Robert Meeker, Belleh Waters, Witte Wrong, Frank Denekion, Beatrice Miner, John Daizers, Olive Newell, Virginia Costa loa, Carrie and Elsie Drake, Walter Robinson and Bert Hetheld. Mrs. Lemuel BR Doty, home sick on West Fourth street, was attended by her daughter after attempts to receive help from lawyers regarding her husband who is believed sane. she is said to be under delusion seeking his removal to an asylum earlier.
Vor friend Martine the Farmer Uretor is praised as one of the best fellows, but party leaders mark him for sacrifice ending his aspirations. The piece compares his fate to a cheap Watertn timepiece for sale at Collier's, stressing reliability and value.
After Senator Reyes opposed race-track bills last winter a Democratic leader warned him he could not return to the Senate. The threat allegedly followed his vote, as reported by the Somerset Unionist Gazette in a terse note on political pressure.
Malateth readers are invited to view a large two page advertisement offering Plainfell magazine at twenty five cents with a Sea Lion Plate pattern included. Each pattern costs twenty five cents and the magazine plus pattern may be secured under provided terms.
Miss Ella V Thorn died after a fall on the railroad journey from Mount Piemmaut Ohio. The funeral was conducted at her residence by Rev and Rev Dr at New Crest. Interment followed at Fri cemetery with pallbearers Bluffer Batil Hubert Poond Andrew Van Derbeek and Elmer Runyon. She planned a visit to the World’s Fair before returning home to California.
The electric light company erects poles on Exst Second street to carry wires for upcoming fire department buildings. Some opposition exists but Chief Doane has managed the process. When buildings are ready, apparatus will be in service and fully wired.
At the Cres cent Wheelmen regular meeting next Wednesday evening, some Gileen members may withdraw to join the Boanl of Trade. If this happens, the remaining five members will reorganize into an elal elal, with club bouve set near the outskirts of twenty in a good locality.
Letter from J B Wilson at 371 Clay Street argues against a proposed street railway extension to Netherwood, proposing an alternate route via Wayecond Street Netherwood Avenue Norisavenue and Leland Avenue for traveler convenience and city improvement. The text also includes unrelated personal notes about remedies and a coughing remedy.
Dr William Hiyde App of Philadelphia lectured on British poets at Barnel Academy study hall despite poor weather. He traced a journey through England and Scotland focusing on the Lake Region, Wordsworth, Burns and Scott, and noted further lectures planned for the winter series.
A fragmentary notice describes a councilman filing actions this morning. The text includes several garbled phrases about horses, racing, and individuals, with unclear intent and multiple typographical errors. No coherent events or identifiable names beyond perhaps Vince Caine emerge from the readable material.
Fragmentary ad style notice advertises Buckkien's Arutee Sabre claimed as the best salve for bruises ulcers fever sores and piles. States money back guarantee but offers no clear publication context. Product priced at 25 cents per box and sold by L W Rangolph at 21 West Front Street.
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