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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1893
Page
3
A garbled OCR page lists upcoming gatherings including Exempt Firemen meetings, Cream festival, and Ladies' Work society events. It references venues such as Netherwood Hotel and Zephyr Truck, mentions insurance losses and a flag of tragedy, plus various religious services and community notices with scattered names and dates.
An assortment of garbled OCR text appears to reference a preacher, worldly grandeur, mirrors of beauty, and a mix of names and places. The passage also alludes to translations, literary figures, and a medical claim about a treatment for pain.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Caataria and Castoria with unclear names and roles. No definite event, date, or identifiable entities emerge to form a full news item.
AMontane riding academy showcases three riders handling wild horses in a Deliberate display before a large Crescent crowd. The American Indian and Mexican leads subdue willing beasts, while a planned wild bull event is delayed due to rider injury. The contest ends undecided as rough riding prevails and will resume in coming nights.
Mr Taggart explains he did not author the Miner story in the New York Herald as cited by the Courier. He rejects the accusation, notes misquotation and incorrect attribution, and writes sincerely that he did not write the Herald piece or receive payment for it.
The Woman's Relief Gorge hosted a Saturday camp fire in Rou force with wives and brothers attending. Lanterns lit the yard while women served refreshments and shared war stories to entertain and inspire, the event ending near midnight as hot coffee circulated.
Thirteen visitors checked into the Netherwood hotel on Saturday as guests continued to arrive from Philadelphia New York London and Brooklyn. The party includes A Carson Mee Waddell J TH Waddell Macey Howell Ogden Mrs Spencer and several couples and single guests from New York and England.
A special meeting last Saturday evening arranged for the Wren entertainment at the Casino on Monday night September 18. The notes hint at light fare and humorous anticipation as attendees prepare for the event. Electric Bitters is advertised as a popular remedy, promising relief from pimples rheum and malaria among other ailments with a guarantee of satisfaction and a money back offer priced at 50 cents to 1 dollar per bottle. L W Randolph’s Pharmacy at Front Street, Pittsfield sells the product.
Marshals Pangborn attempted to arrest a man on Somerset street when a bystander struck him on the head. The assailant, Williams, fled, firing shots as others kicked the marshal. Pangborn returned to the scene, had his wounds dressed, and investigators pursued the attackers.
Fragmented conversations recount daily life in a city. A supervisor, a bicyclist, and a jail hangman’s rope hole are noted alongside street conditions and a new butcher experimenting with recipes.
The Rev J B Cleaver of Bound Brook preached at the First Church of Centre not long ago urging that the Gospel of the Kingdom must be preached to every creature before Christ’s return. He warned that signs like the present great tribulation show men chase the mighty dollar and won’t be ready.
A grand cake walk is to be held by the Awtnw Cycling Club on a Thursday evening in September. Numerous prize contests will occur with awards such as a silver cup and a silver headed cane. William Kine asserts the Gourwi clan is the city’s newly announced group and pledges all will enjoy the night.
Last Saturday a report from Keyes & Brandon of 4074 Seventh Avenue New York stated they fed the Liberty bicycle to Captain Nerve who had advertised it as stolen They claimed to have brought the wheel to Wem for orders This morning Robert Wyckell Captain Martins manager went to New York and retrieved the wheel in good order but the thief remains unfound.
The Barnby Quartette composed of EE Kunyon BW Aight ik B Gotwe and Arthur Freeman made their debut last night at Crescent Avenue Church. The quartet’s performance was excellent and marked their first public appearance. They appear next Thursday at the Board of Trade rooms opening on East Second free.
Reports claim scaffolding work at the new Babcock building on Madison Avenue is delayed due to stone shipment issues. The Courier notes Babcock’s deed prevents building on the south side, while a grand Warren Chapel rally is planned for Sunday evening with Monroe Avenue Chapel hosting a peach and ice cream festival on September 12. Health column cites Edward Collinson of Queens praising Baker’s Pius for long life with periodic recoveries from ailments.
Friends gathered at Vanderbeek and Sattel’s music shop to celebrate Wesley Brokaw turning twenty one. A staged arrest warrant and bail bond were used as a joke, with Brokaw eventually signing for bail before laughter revealed the ruse. The birthday prank, meant in good humor, left all smiling at the Westfield event.
A district deputy calls a meeting of the Kalahs of Pythias at Volunteer Lodge rooms in Elizabeth on September 24 to initiate steps toward establishing the Pythian Home mentioned by Le Courier. Representatives from all lodges will attend Becklen's Armasive. Also an advertisement touts a salve and its 25 cent price sold by L W Randolph at 21 W Front St.
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