08 Sep 1894
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1894
Page
1
Borough meeting tightens fire alarm system review and approves funding for a new Gamewell network. Council debates electric service rights, street light poles, and ordinance steps while ordering surveys, grade maps, and a street committee to preserve switches and lines.
A miscellany of local notices details residents visiting relatives and attending events. It notes Silas Yerkes speaking in Wantingtionville, travels to Belmar, visits to and from Jersey City, Elizabeth, Newark, and Somerset, along with upcoming visits to Waverly, Ampere College, and Plackamin Hamton. Minor incidents include a burglary-related car incident near West Front Street.
Reports describe a severe weather event causing widespread drought and damage from the Atlantic coast to the Plate Mountain forests, parched western fields, baked potatoes, and scorched eastern gardens. Farmers face distress as crops suffer and conditions threaten the autumn yield.
The Count of Paris died at home after a sudden illness early this morning. Family members gathered around him during his final moments as attendants and relatives expressed sorrow and mourning for the prominent figure. The obituary notes his passing at a private residence and the immediate family’s presence.
Old settler Anderson Ferguson of Ash Grove Township was found dead at his home after a long search. A hollow jar, discovered by Mrs. Ferguson while looking for eggs, contained more than 1,000 dollars. The incident prompted a search and a noted financial discovery in a hidden container.
The Thirteenth Congressional Democratic Convention in Texas adjourned after sixteen days without a nomination. A split vote of 65 to 44 remanded the nomination to the people for a vote on November 15, with the slate undecided and awaiting the November ballot.
In Perry county on Thursday night Jane Apaings farmer left his wife to attend a prayer meeting. The three small children were locked inside the home. Returning, the house was in flames and the charred bodies of the children were found among the debris.
Inmate Christopher Virweat of 562 Tenifih street leaped from a third story window to the ground, surviving a fifty foot fall with minor injuries as a deranged mind reportedly worsened. Nearby resident Pater Away, a long-time North Pisia6eld resident, died early today at his Somerset Street home due to complications of diseases. His wife died six weeks ago after a brief illness. he leaves two sons and two daughters. Funeral Monday at two, Cypress cemetery Tuesday morning.
George Zeiss of West Third street assisted himself at the Bossian Saloon on Somerset street which has been kept on fire for Joseph Blais. This morning he helped increase the borough treasury by paying a fine of 5.
A fragmented report notes a defendant facing charges after talks with Bobling and John Hogan. Pleading not guilty is entered, with the trial scheduled to begin within a week in a pending case.
Fragmentary report references malaria, air pollution and a veteran news figure Delmas Teves. Vague mentions of districts, maps, and a reunion hint at health and municipal concerns but details are unreadable and names unclear.
The first efforts toward building a new bridge on Lane Avenue have begun with teams working from South Plain for the project. Drivers fear the current railing and Poor surface will fail to restrain horses and vehicles, risking driving into the water.
East Prant street resident J Pope received several fine pictures from Gettysburg including a view of the New Jersey Monument to citizens slain there and a monumental bas relief showing figures in a roeli ng pose.
The funeral of the late George Mager who died Tuesday at 1 Manning Avenue was held with the Rev Dr Yerkes delivering the discourse. Lodge No 401 F of which he was a member led the services. Interment followed at Hillside with brethren assisting the procession and bearers accompanying the hearse on foot.
Ouio Rybit of Fanwood once of Unis city rode a spirited horse trying a due ride when the animal sidied and threw him. He struck his right wrist upon the wreck, injuring it, but he rose, steadied himself, and set the limb.
A brief note honors Dr. Lighthill's achievements at Pinefield's Oldeet and nearby residents. The piece mentions ten years under care, with details to be provided upon request by Jous Durrnica and others.
Mr EF recounts a decade long battle with severe piles that caused great pain and distress. He credits Dr. Lighthill with a complete cure that allowed him to resume work without pain, praising the treatment as life changing and painless.
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