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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1894
Page
8
Oct. 19 report from Goodiahteville, Tenn. claims J. H. a colored school teacher was found dead in his yard. The sheriff seeks hounds to track the murderer, with Hendricks described as a good citizen and the community on edge.
Mrs Newell hosted a cordial afternoon at her home on Weet Fifth street featuring Mrs Newhall and Mrs George Bell of Staten Island. Clergy and local residents called to offer greetings as flowers adorned the room and tea was served. Attendees included Rev Richards, Rev McKelvey, Dr W H Murray, Miss Tweedy, Mr Lovell family and many New York visitors.
Last Saturday evening Evva Wilkins of East Fifth Street celebrated her sixteenth birthday with a party attended by sixteen youths and guests including Mr. and Mrs. H. Brokaw, Mr. and Mrs. Abler, Mr. and Mrs. George Clark, Miss J. from Lebanon, Pa., Henry Morrell, Arthur Heath, Ads Donban, Ciera Dunham, Jagu Morris and Clarence Broan.
Three chapel recitations are listed with students Chandor Hagen Beekman Serrel Green and Ofaab performing. Dar a and A Legend of Brem er are read by Miss Chandor and Miss Hagen. Ofaab played with the Dun ellem football team in a game versus Westfield Athleve Club. High School football players meet on Willow avenue grounds to practice for their game with Leal's School.
This morning Peter Wooden of Somerset Street assisted Lou Smalley to shop timber when he fainted and fell. He was helped into a house by C F Pregeh, Mr Smalley, and H N Spencer, and quickly recovered. The elderly man is reported to be in his ninety sixth year.
A pamphlet extols Chamberlains Pain Balm as a universal household remedy. It claims to ease toothache headache rheumatism neuralgia bar aggravated pain sprains cuts bruises sore throats and back pain with timely use and avoiding doctor bills by keeping it on hand.
Local residents of Morristown and surrounding towns are noted for travels visits and events. Notables Roswell G Horr plans multiple speeches in Doonehe cut this week while Kellogg recovers from illness. Guests include Mrs J P Lake and daughter from East Fifth street and Miss Lizzie Williams visiting from North Branch. The town also notes births deaths and religious league meetings.
A New Jersey Whist League was organized at Elizabeth last week with representatives from many state clubs. Noted players included G. T. Rogers of the Park Club Plainfield W. Malford Montclair Club and William T. Toler Elizabeth Whist Club. An interclub tournament with handsome prizes to clubs and top teams has begun.
Residents in Evona report burglars taking a dozen hens and five ducks from Walter Vail's chicken coop. The following night ten bushels of onions from Mr Randolph and several bushels of corn from Mr McCarthy were stolen. Neighbors watched Friday night but did not catch the culprits. locals suspect quiet men nearby until watchers ease.
William Wilson was arraigned in Judge Coddington's court on charges of stealing cigars and a pool table bake from the Casino Friday night and pleaded not guilty. The trial was set for tomorrow morning with attorney George DeMeza. Suspicion focused on him for not being present when the club closed and for possessing a key to the place he allegedly had no right to hold.
The notice describes the F. F. W. Pullman service via Chesapeake and Ohio from New York to Louisville and Creal with connections through Philadelphia and Cincinnati. It lists departure and arrival times including 5.00 p.m. from New York and 7.40 p.m. in Philadelphia arriving Cincinnati next day at 6 p.m. and 7.05 a.m. for Louisville. It mentions Geneva Mineral Water and travel by New York Pennsylvania Railroad.
A reader from Evona reports a Canadian bequest connected to Captain Brioua. The heir Me. Pairbanks learns the late beneficiary left a large sum to her. Fairlapt acquires the money not expected but welcomed. Other heirs will be notified before payment.
A note describes a Saturday evening gathering where a number of the host's young friends were cordially received with a pleasant informal arrangement, highlighting friendly interest and engagement.
A social gathering is announced for Republicans in Piambekd to meet at the association rooms above the City Bank on Wednesday evening to become acquainted in a sociable setting.
Local notices report election handbills at the Courier Office, a christening at Rabbi Gorwitz’s home, Rogers' sea market offering ready clam chowder, and August Rose of Scotch Plains nearing hospital discharge. Announcements cover the 1895 Lovington Milburn road race, a large shipment of sweet potatoes to Pacific Mains, a Saenger Hall farce, Raean lectures tickets selling briskly, and fair planning by Franklin Council.
A dog resting in the shade is challenged by a bull to toss up for space. The dog declines the gamble and strolls off, politely refusing the confrontation as the bull shows a ferocious gaze. The scene blends fable like humor with a clash of pride.
A survey of diverse scientific topics reports a German chemist’s discovery of a new liquid-solid substance, issues of food adulteration and alcohol in cheap candies, and observations on crustacean perception. It quotes Gen. Isaac J. Wistar and Lieut Peary noting Arctic exploration plans and Eskimo dog studies for future expeditions.
The article compares English French and German stockings noting English goods last longest, French fit best, and German dye and finish fastest. It warns spun silk stockings are not economical and that the fabric absorbs dyes poorly. It mentions sizing and sewing methods and hints at quality distinctions in production.
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