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Newspaper

Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1894

Page

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Education Sees Busy Convention Report and Elections

The convention discussed finances showing a $3100 spend for general expenses and a $300 deficit, later covered. Rev G E Horr reported 46 young men and 3 women educated in the state. Committees reported, with Rev Y G Partridge speaking on higher education and evangelism, urging balanced ministerial training and church involvement. Elections named officers and 30 directors while noting missionary work in 39 churches and new church buildings.

New Jersey Tilley Westsell Camden Jodgee W. W. Ballork Lemuel Mom J. &. Chamblies C. E. Corda Lémbur J. T. Orsig Gow Cart GO. P. Eaches L E Wheeler Y. G. Partridge Serantun E. W. Departe Old Congregational Trinity Reformed Church Abraham Lincoln Tao WIA. Ork

Temperance Jollity at Hope Divie-108 entertainments

A temperance entertainment program opened with recitations and readings by Misa TruxX W R Metix and Bertha Clam. Music and readings followed by remarks from W P Grim and Brother Stumpf. A donkey party and games capped the evening amid light refreshments.

Hope Divie Misa Truxx W. R. Metiix Arthur Cfece Stumpf Mrs. Keeger

Judge Coddington Court Drunk and Disorderly Case Note

Nelson Robinson William Griffeth and Joe Halliwell were charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Borough Boards of Registry met to add 25 names in the first district and 14 in the second district. First district total 640 and second district 467.

Nelson Robinson William Griffeth Joe Halliwell Borough Boards of Registry

Help Wanted Courier Ad Promises Desired Assistance

A historical want ad offers to secure the exact type of help desired. The speech includes colloquial phrasing like come here and poot and hints at a courier service seeking assistance for hire. The tone resembles casual recruitment language from an era with informal expressions.

Ask your doctor about Geneva Mineral Water for croup prevention

A brief health notice recommends Geneva Mineral Water as a preventive measure for croup. It explains hoarseness and a peculiar rough cough as early signs and endorses Chamberlain's Cough as a remedy, with Reynolds Pharmacy listing bottle sizes and location.

Geneva I Chamberlain Reynolds Pharmacy Park and North Avenues Armstrong

Twelve Survivors of Crescent W men Run Endure Century Ride

The Crescent Wheelmen depart from Second Street at 5 15 am led by Captain Haynes for a 103 mile relay to Plainfield Metuchen Rahway Springfield and back to Plainfield. One rider John Petrie suffers a bad leg injury and quits. twelve finish in good condition earning medals.

Crescent Second Street Fchedae Haynes Plainfeld Bomeryilie Belle Meade Hopewell Pennington Treaton Princeton New Brasewene Metuchen Rabway Elizabeth Trenton Rahway Elzaben Springfield Plainfield Met Bahwas Captain Acres Arma Amger Juno Rickert J. Keere Robert 0. Meeker Tans J. Cart C. Meinure

Miss Tepa Voehl Birthday Surprise by LaDo Lassies

Yesterday marked the twelfth birthday of Miss Tepa Voehl. LaDo and the Lassies gathered at Cuusciiman Valient Crfg place then escorted her home for a surprise party with JC Carney entertaining and refreshments served. Family members present included Mrs. Jacob Voehl Helen Harned Addie Carney Nellie Valiant Tena Voehl Sadie Winters Ethel Kinz Ada VanHorn Mabel Stevens Mas Pope Fred Biatz Harry Vin Robbie Haed JoBo Carney and Voorhees Giddis.. Geneva Mineral Water was suggested by a physician.

Tepa Voehl Jacob Voehl Jack John Carney

Lee Found Guilty In Base Ball Player Case

A former base ball player named Lee was found guilty after detectives seized whiskey from his premises. Witnesses Stephen Murphy and William Whiteman testified Lee’s guests Cavenaugh and Dave were drunk, while defense witnesses claimed Lee’s guests were sober earlier that day. The jury reached a quick verdict of guilty. Lee planned to appeal, then changed course and paid the fee for a new trial while pleading non qait on a second charge.

Lee Stephen Murphy William Whiteman Cavenaugh Dave

Local News Briefs and Social Tidbits

Professor Gattman shares a smile this morning. Edward Randolph of Summit visits West Eighth Street with his parents. Miss Van of Carlton Avenue hosts a pleasant whist party. Mrs. Alfred Hering, a Baptist Convention delegate, visits East Fifth Street. Lawyer H C Runyon named attorney for Union County for the Merchants Legal Association. Peter Fleischhauer leaves FP H Hebard Co. Wilcox of New York steps in. Charles Gra of the city to marry May Isabelle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mitton B. York, at 7 30 this evening. many Plawfield residents plan to attend.

Gattman Edward Randolph Summit West Eighth Street V’ An Carlton Avenue Alfred Hering Hacens Sack Baptist Convention E. W. Mills East Fifth Street H. C. Runyon Arlington Avenue Union County Mercantile Legal Association of New York City Peetor Fleischhauer FP. H. Hebard & Co Mr. Wilcox New York Charles ©. Gra May Isabelle

High School Delegation to Ragan Lectures Expected

Mies Reyhert delivered a chapel recitation this morning while the singing class was canceled due to few students. A large High School delegation will attend this year’s Ragan lectures, an annual event for High School students.

Mies Reyhert

Epworth League Rally At Wesfeld Draws Local Churches

An Epworth League rally was held last night at Wesfeld with a large delegation from the city churches. Vincent Chapel attendees came by stage and Grace by train. a lively program and a State Secretary address were well received. Refreshments were served as part of the event.

Wesfeld Vincent Chpel Grace

Woolston and Buckie vs Henry Court Summons Issued

A summons was issued in the case of Woolston and Buckie versus Henry on contract returnable November 7. The notice mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Geneva Mineral Water promotion from Bennsville Indiana with a local pharmacist advertisement.

Bennsville Indiana Jacop Brown I Pharmacy Part North Avenues

Burglary Wave Strikes New Market Says Police

Robbers have been active in New Market in the past four days with three breakins attempted and one successful. A Saturday night window at W D Kitchen's smith shop was pried open but nothing valuable was taken. A watch is being kept for the culprits as authorities investigate.

W D. Kitchen

Exotic flowers and plants described for conservator display

The article details a horticultural display with diverse chrysanthemums orchids and Japanese plants. It notes ivory blossoms red Drexel color contrasts delicate yellows pink anemone centers and several tall varieties including pineleaf and umbrella-bearing forms.

A. J. Drexel Dodge Riverside

Reform meeting and church notices in Union County

Yesterday and today a business meeting of the Reform a evening at 8 o'clock io receipts of the estate as compen-. in for their work. The sewer gas was very annoying Park avenue last night and made HE persone express the wish that the ewerage system would be hurried . A. Keller, Tom Brantingham, D.? Williams and Bingier, of the Gan City, took part in a snook reament yesterday at Seriage's Marion N J. for the benefit H. Townsend, stated meeting of Union County of the State Charpies Aid Asset will be held in the parlors of ot Avenue Church on Mon- Thes} meeting were asiwsys open to K. Jumbla Lodge Mig A.O. Uy hold a meeting Pridey night, and & initiations will be Lent" A visit f for the Greed officers, including Grand Master and Deputy, is expected, and a collation will be there wait ing fr them, of clear oue roase, in response to war demand for it ! The dainty is neat pasteboard cups made e xpreaaly for the purpose, and is of the est Materials. ' ecount of conflict in it be instituted tanight. The say they have glorious time es

Ia. M. Griffin Beatig Central Presbyterian Church Forest Park Avenue A. Keller Tom Brantingham Williams and Bingier Gan City Seriage Marion N J H. Townsend Union County Charpies Aid Ot Avenue Church K. Jumbla

Legal claims against the Male estate settled before Chancellor

In the settlement of remaining matters pertaining to the Male estate, costs and claims were adjudicated before Chancellor McGul. Mars and Bedie Lhe, the attorneys, were allowed the 32,000 for their services intervening for EB R Pope and Jobo W. Harrison.

Costa McGul Mars & Bedie Lhe Eir Auin EB R Pope Jobo W. Harrison

Queer Jersey Justice and a Shotgun Assault

farmer Frank Eck of Cranford was attacked by Joan Callahan who shot him with a shotgun wounding him in the face. Ed Callahan wrestled the gun from her and broke the stock. Callahan was jailed for thirty days and fined five dollars after a justice hearing.

Frank ,Eck Cranford Joan Callahan Beck Callahan Justice Brace Dave New York Recorder

Where Did the Key Come From

J E Mosher of East Poerth street discovered an unfamiliar door key in his dining room this morning and tested all doors without finding a matching lock. Mrs Hattie Mason of Unittes Carver Up Mo advocates trusting medicine over doctors in Chamberlain Colle Onolane remedy remarks.

J. E. Mosher East Poerth Street Hattie Mason Unittes Carver Chamberlain

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