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Plainfield Courier in Plainfield, New Jersey
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1892
Page
3
Pertinent Paragraphs and Local Notices
Workmen base the big chandelier on French's Mill with scaffolding around it. All city drug stores will close Monday afternoon from 1 to 6. A light frab at Slow occurred early yesterday. No Courer Monday. Grocer Excursion and Clam Bake planned. Survey at First Baptist Church tomorrow. Congregational Sunday school resumes tomorrow at noon. Crescent League minstrel show directed by Ed Marble on Thanksgiving evening. Wheelmen's Division uniform to be exhibited at Hallock & Co. today. club members invited to inspect. Tier's offers a special buttercapes sale today. Expect cool weather. reader’s foretaste noted with temperatures 73 and 45. Weatfeld Rundue Club to play Crescents for a milk banner. Highland Athletic Club to play Philadelphia team in the afternoon. Extra Doane & Van Arata Saturday help wanted. Public Library and Art Gallery open on Labor Day final hours. books distributed in the afternoon. John T. Kelley and company of comedians impressed in Mosaic Hall. favorable review with minor critique. Baseball game Arlington vs Grocers at Boynton Beauty Monday, lanterns missing, judge Codington to address the excursion. Officer Kiely pursuing bicycle thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sslow
Te First Baptist Church
Congregational Sunday School
Republican Association
Hallock
Courier
Doane & van Arata
Match setup collapses in bicycle race bid for $100
The article describes Eugene Laine facing Policeman Kiely in a bicycle race for a $100 side stake. Lynch is involved with conflicting demands including a wheelbarrow pacemaker and a weight handicap of one minute per pound. The arrangement crumbles as Laine seems to secure the whole enterprise, leaving the match unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiely
Eugene Laine
Lynch Ls
Lyneh
Laine
Laine Searfal
Stranger inquiry echoes through Nourishing Illinois town
A stranger entered an Illinois town and demanded names of residents, asking for Menigees. A citizen remained silent, handed a jer to the stranger, and pointed toward the adjacents, with the significant hint noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Local Notices and Community Movements Reported
Bev Dr Ketcham will preach at Crescent Avenue Church tomorrow. George Teeter spends vacation at South Bound OC. Ulrich of West Front Street remains in town. The family of George D Hallock of North Plainfield had a runaway on Thursday. wagon damaged, no injuries. Mr Winckler’s wagon broke loose. Hart’s tent ruined. Mr Edwards, Peck and two children at Asbury Park staying at Benney Castle Inn. Dr Charles B Mitchell, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, preaches tomorrow for first time since vacation. Le Goodrich returns from White Mountain and will occupy palpit in the way appropriate tomorrow. W Stewart fined $1 for riding bicycle at night without a lantern and for not knowing city ordinance. Morrison family of Poughkeepsie on visit. John A Briant of West Fifth fell from an apple tree, improving. Maurice Sutphen of Arlington Baseball Club returns from summer trip. team to play Grocers’ team at Boynton Beach on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bev
Ketcham
Cresednt Avenue
George Teeter
South
George D Hallock
North Plaindeld
Winckler
Hart
Edwards
Peck
Asbury Park
Benney Castle Inn
Charles B. Mitchell
Methodist Episcopal Church
le Goodrich
White Mountain
W. Stewart
Kiely
Codington
James M. Morrison
Poughkeepsie
John A. Briant
West Fith
Maurice Sutphen
Arlington
Grocers
Boynton Beach
Boy Injured as Horse Jumps on Bicycle Rider
Twelve year old Eric Kiely son of Patrick Kiely street cutter at 12 Steiner Place North Plainfield was riding a safety bicycle on Grand View Avenue near Somerset Street when a horse attached to Emerys huckster wagon bolted and jumped on him. He suffered a compound fracture of the right leg and was taken home to rest as doctors advise. A Jr O U M council was formed at Westfield with seventy charter members. parade and luncheon followed. Franklin Gounell No 41 helped institute it with state officers present from Jersey City Newark Rahway and Cranford
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Kiely
Patrick Kiely
Steiner Place
North Plainfield
Grand View Avenue
Somerset Street
Emery
Dr. Carman
Wilay
Jr. O U, AM
WestGeld
Btale
Moore
J. R Rollinson
American Eagle
Jersey City
Newark
Rahway
Tumelle
Cranford
Dunellen
Franklin Gounell
Tingley Family Holds Second Reunion at New Market
The Tingley family held its second reunion on a Wednesday at the David Blackford farm in New Market. John D. Tingley of Dunellen served as master of ceremonies while the New Market band played Booma mara. Ernest Thompson, broker of A. D. Thompson, addressed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tingley
David Blackford
New Market
John D. Tingley
Dunellen
Booma Mara” Rey
Ernest Thompson
A. D. Thompson
Bow Many Rounds and Daily Care Advice Recounted
A fragmented piece notes a mock bout question about Corbett resisting John II and promotes proper daily eye care with a Collier’s notice. It also discusses a September review feature on Preachenareb Jui Louise Michel and Stead, linking anarchist exposes to Paris events. A Plainfield coal price comparison shows New Jersey cities paying 6 per ton while others quote 5.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbett
John II
Collier's
Park Avenue
Louise Michel
W. T. Stead
Uapoly
Plata
Mr. Prick
Ravecho
Paria
Plainfield
Elizabeth
New Jersey
Borough Council Favors Street Railway Franchise Debate
A borough meeting filled with residents debated trolley issues. The Streets and Public Health Committee recommended granting a franchise to Plainfield Railway Company if contract terms satisfy conditions, while noting North Plainfield Company cannot guarantee direct service to the depot for a single fare. The report urged retaining power to remove wires for a superior future transit system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counell
Counell- Mag
W. Holland
Mesera Riker
Sminley
Mave
Mountain Avenue
Warren Engine Company
Regent
Connellman Connolly
Electric Light Company
Nes
McLaughiin
Stone Avenue
Green Brook Road
Union Street
Hegeman
Neal
Plainield Railway Company
Gid
City of
Plainfield
Somerset Street
North Plainfield Railroad Company
North Plainfield Company
Wansit
Ence
Cotenitred
Geo. H. Nea
W. L. Comoe
North Plainfield
Plainfield Company Franchising Talks Under Borough Council
Ex mayor recounts mixed views on granting a street railway franchise to the Plainfield Company. Council discusses electric light service delays and the need for financial reporting. A motion to confer with Plainfield officials on terms for a car franchise passes 4 to 2, and the council adjourns.
Mayor Saunders Favors Plainfield Street Railway Franchise
Borough Council members heard Mayor Saunders defend granting a Plainfield Railway Company franchise while noting future public hearings. He cited his Western-city tours and said current trolley service remains best. He favors development but says compressed air power is not ready. Also notes public transport service quality and references other local political events and nearby games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saunders
Plainfield Railway Company
Ciizens
Caunell
Tie
Plainfield Company
Getting Ready for the Rents the Crement Rink esd Considers Other Matters
Weekly meetings proceed as the rink offers use of all rooms except one rented by Griffen and Pope. Work starts today to seat crowds for the true Republican doctrine. The salts for the Wheelmen's Division were not decided as no committee member could state quantities or cost. Meetings will be held weekly in their rooms each Thursday evening until after the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salta
Antil
Bicycle Races Highlight Union County Meet And New Ordinance
The Plainfield Bicycle Club sends riders to a two mile team race for Union county honors with Mahon Hinrichs and French leading, while Hinrichs contests the one mile handicap. An Elizabeth ordinance bans riding on wide city walks with penalties up to five dollars and ten days imprisonment for repeat violations. Separately the Colored Republican voters convene in East Front street electing delegates to Trenton and planning a marching club as a rally precedes the Republican banner raise event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esat Orange
Plainfield
East Orange
Front
Richmond
Elizabeth
Plainfield Bicycle Club
Union County
George Mahon
A. T. Hinrichs
E. V. French
A . Pritts
W. Ro Titaworth
A. Hinrichs
Pinlneld
J.T. Babbitt's
East Front Street
Trenton
Mr. Alexanter
W Mayhem
L. Peterson
Ed. Maynard
A. Brown
W. A Kilo
AL Lewis
W. Douglaas
J. Jones
Wilson
W. RL Connett
J. Connett
M. Nelson
Cuff
C. HW. Kilne
J. O'Neil
F. Mitchell
N. Betts
H. Bondy
J. Babbitt
E Reasover
T. Langford
F. O. Warwick
T. Johnson
Conway
C Barber
G. Heary
W. Mayhem
Tippecanoe Club
Denial at meeting of colored Republican voters
At a meeting on East Front Street James Babbitt’s place, William Dowglass accused a man of being Democrat. the accused denied the charge and challenged Dowglass to prove voting records. The snippet also questions familiar medical topics in a stray aside about remedies and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thin City
James Babbitt
East Front Street
William Dowglass
Dowglae
Also Mentioned on This Page
Crescent League
Ed. Marble
Weatfeld Rundue
Lifts City
Crescents
Bandacme
Nighland Athletic Club
Dia Piona
Philadelphia
John T. Kelley
Bia Com
Letter Perfect
McFee
Dublin
Mosaic Hall
Ariingtons
Boynton Beauty
Judge Codington
Eddie Kiely
Leavning
Mew Council of the Jr. O. U. & Mmn. At
Westfeld
Brock
Conley
Committee On Fire, Water and Lampe
Stone Street
Plainfeld Street Railway
Plalnfeld Company
Syes
Hegemen
Sebring
Ganadere
Mimavif
Maine
P. X. Beboonmaker
Putnam Avenue
Old Orchard
Me.j
T. B. Reed
Reed
Mr. Schoonmaker
Schoonmaker
Pittafeld
Augusta
Portland
Moonlights
Horned Academy
Ambloning
Harved Boys
Kane
Conners
Hartbat
Martin
Batteries
Barlbat
Bresiag
Waverly
Cypress
Robert Bonner
Nancy Hank
Fanwood
Scotch Plains
A. T. Michelis
Plainfeld
Pessute
Pritts, L
N. Tullworth
E. French
Medicies
Howard A. Pope
Front Street
Springer’s
Peck's
B. D. Newell's
West Front
Gerwes, Plainfield
SH 2
Williams’ Pharmacy
West Front Street
Cor
Grove Berest
West Front ST
Plainfield, N. J
Enee
Pantie
Schwed Brothers
Sassie
Remi
Bath North Avenue
Dean
Bion Grant Avenue
Fourth Street
Rani~ Jource Avenue
FL Lyman
North Avenue
Jackson Avenue
George HL
Sullivan County
New York
Song Moat
Howse
Mall Farm
New
Satceeseee Eater
New Street
Plainfield, W. J
Neste
Srtiensaeter Hohlbein & Jones
Perk Aves
Parca
Beld
Papiao
Labor Day
Mononday
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