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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1893
Page
3
A jumble of small town items reports a crash, a drowning scare, missing person inquiry, fire alarm misfires, trolley issues, social club meetings, and routine arrests. It mentions the Brook, Trinity, and Netherwood localities with names like Elm Place and Jersey Avenue, plus weekly encampment and lodge activity.
A court heard that Arthur Randolph of South Plainfield and accomplice Adem Mulls plotted to abduct Annie Kilper of Wi Val- Jey in a scheme to marry Kilper and flee to Pennsylvania. Randolph was held on 81 bail with $1,000 pending action. Marshall Pengborn moved him to Eymcreet County Jail. The plan, aided by Marvin Paug vurk, was halted and may lead to eight years in prison.
In Bayonne a Crescent team split a doubleheader with the New Jersey Athletic Club, winning 4 to 3 despite a weak umpire. Cuban Giants edged the Crescents 1 run. Crescents later beat Elizabeth Athletic Grays 10 to 0 and Perth Amboy Juniors 14 to 6. A runaway horse saved two children near Fanwood. Crescent contests with N J A C set for September 23 at Bayonne.
Jame Robinson of Princeton College urges simple remedies on hand for athletic injuries. He promotes Allcock's Porous Plasters for quick relief and notes their strengthening effect. He cites use for weak back and leg muscles during intense training and recommends adjusting lower strips to improve motion and relieve strain from distance races and jumping.
Bridget Brennan, a coachman, was found dead in Elmora after reportedly missing since Hatlin day. He was struck by a streetcar near the platform, head crushed and left arm broken. Brennan’s employer, Mr. Brennen, identified the body and said Brennan had been sent on an errand in Elizabeth. Detectives investigated in Elmora and Elizabeth, with Brennan’s relatives notified.
The Independent Gun Club near Hyde's Woods held a king shoot. Gus Raybert severed a bird wing to win king title and a gold medal, with Mrs Wedeme also earning a gold medal. John Richter was among early scorers as the event concluded with a communal German dinner.
A garbled local page reports William H. Gerhold of Steiner Place, injured when a wheel caught his fingers while helping a coworker at the Wheelman’s Home. It also notes ejectment actions, a Mount Bethel band event, and city water works expansion with hydrants and mains.</s>
Albert C. Bernard of Bewart was injured when his team bolted near Westfield. He held the reins to save the wagon, suffered a broken left leg below the knee, injuries to the left arm and shoulder, and neck strain. He was taken to a nearby house and then to hospital with doctors Endicott and Cooper attending. The team escaped damage and was later moved to a hotel in Westfield.
A dozen boys raced around a block in Washington Park on Saturday afternoon. Millie led on a fast bicycle as a crowd watched from the sidewalks and passing wagons. Some riders completed eight to eleven laps amid a mishap with early starts. Prizes include silver medals. John Gluck Jr. won best time. Sarsel Jones supervised the event with Carl Brown as starter.
Acting for Mr J A Demarest the Courier editor explains that passes for the Spider and Fly performance were not honored by Mr Leavitt owner of the show. He claims advance agent sanctioned the passes and alleges a breach by Leavitt and his agent.
Five year old Frankie Hill suffered a severe bite to the lip and scratches to the nose when a dog leaped onto her on the back stairs in front of No 119 Park Avenue. Dr. Simpede treated the wound and expected a full recovery, though the tooth tore the upper lip. The incident was witnessed by her parents.
The report notes race results and betting events including a one hundred yard handicap contest won by a sprinter who started from scratch. It mentions Mr Badcoce’s reported recovery and a trip to Chicago, plus a general mention of a sale item and the claim of a universal salve advertised for cuts and ailments with a 25 cent price.
Classified notes advertise 9 new sewing machines for sale at a price listed by owner at 144 Duer Street North Plainfield. Separate ads mention private boarding in a first class home with modern conveniences at 120 Crescent and a front room with closet space in a different location, with applications directed to Courier office.
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