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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1893
Page
3
A sprawling field report from Plainfield covers a peach festival and parade preparations in Freehold, a hospital transfer of Martin Peters, and varied community events. It notes a colorful parade by Ujem’s unit, tribal gatherings, courthouse matters, lawn parties with electric lighting, and local performances plus weather figures.
Mrs Knelfer defends First National Bank property by fending off David Jow who tried to take apples from Harris farm. Jow, a former baker, ignored warnings, was struck with a board and cudgel, then fled with some fruit left behind. Local hush remains as responders assess claim and safety.
A tale of mistaken wealth and injuries opens with a man leaving a tax issue and an inheritance worth 100000 dollars. A serious facial injury from a bicycle collision near Somerville follows, while a local pastor comments on a maid demanding wages raised to 18 dollars monthly. The piece then surveys Plainfield domestic labor, noting high wages and a growing divide between rich and poor households as times grow tougher and servants seek better pay.
The Spider and Fly will debut Monday in Musle Hall. The show is billed as a distinct novelty of the season, having been organized and equipped in Europe at great cost. The company features over fifty performers, including prominent European and American comedians singers dancers pantomimists and burlesque artists. Costumes scenery and electrical and mechanical effects are all new.
Members of the Women's Friendly Society welcomed guests to the new parish house begun May 27, 1492. Officers Mrs Lewis, Marston, Verlard, and Graves led tours of the Sunday School room, reading room, and assembly hall, with heating, hardwood floors, and a kitchen area. Guests from Grace, Holy Cross, and nearby churches attended as the society hosted a luncheon to celebrate the completed building and its community functions.
A chaotic description recalls a field day event at Asbury Park with mentions of highwaymen and a Gi Commandery in New Jersey. The text hints at armed activity and a sense of danger, though specifics are fragmented. Authorities and local observers watched closely as the event unfolded.
Report of a South Avenue field day by the Pastime Athletic Club notes several events with winners such as Woody Fret Schroeder and V Green. Highlights include 100 yard dash, half mile bicycle, long jump, high jump, and various races. Also mentions local school reopening and early health anecdotes with Electric Bitters and Arnica Salve endorsements.
Justice Nash rebutted a press claim that he refused to lease papers against the woman involved in a controversy with Charles Hood. He stated no member of Mr. Henil's family has requested papers regarding the woman and expressed chagrin over the false report.
The Cuesta at Hotel Netherwood and friends enjoyed a notable concert last night. The artistes performed with skill, the selections rendered in a capable manner. The cornet solo by Heer Hoch drew high compliments from the audience.
Charles Willis of Johnston Drive sues to enforce sole Borough Health permission to remove all swill and garbage west and south of Somerset Street. He claims the right to stop scavengers from collecting refuse and burning or tipping it, citing prior practices of weekly collection by locals and pig feeding. The dispute centers on Willis’s asserted exclusive claim and the scavengers’ continued operations.
A fragmentary notice from Plainfield hints at the Avexus Commissioners Fall 10 Meet being postponed due to a lone city commissioner present. A humorous misnaming, a joke about a character Morbus and Jacob Kohler circulates, while small ads promote Arnica preparations and local services. A stray note mentions an overdue ledger, a lost account book, and local driving and sales notices in South Bound Brook.
Praise from users and doctors alike bolster the belief that Allcock's Porous Plasters are genuine and reliable. The ad urges buyers to beware imitators and to request Allcock's without being swayed by sales pitches. It also advertises rail travel options with schedules and first class rates for trips from New York to Cincinnati and Chicago with connections, including Pullman service and through tickets.
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