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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1892
Page
3
Fragmented items from a local paper describe events in Somerville, trades and notices including a “big day” for the Somerville pair, a disorderly conduct case, a furniture and hardware shop promo, a race, a theater company, and political commentary.
Jamey Kellering and others visit various relatives in Raritan and Plainfield. Residents return from trips to Adirondacks Montreal and Canada. James E. Martine to witness political events. The Fourth District New Jersey M A convention set for Perth Amboy September 30 to October 2. Local officers report illness and travel, with several community events and memorial services noted.
Malett of Weet Prest Street renovates the Mannong Building top floor to host Plainfield's new musical conservatory. Three large rooms will serve as reception and teaching spaces with Starr pianos for rent to music teachers. Free voice and instrument lessons promised during the opening week. Expected opening early October.
The Board of Health unanimously approves cleaning the mill race near French's mill after the Courier highlighted its threat to public health. Residents along West Front Street report foul stench from Green Brook and call for thorough examination and cleansing of the area.
About a dozen notable local sports figures attended the prize fight at Wheatahear Hotel in Roselle last evening. Frank Moore of Elizabeth was matched for 250 aside with an unknown Newark challenger, but the Newark man did not appear and the event was declared off.
Someremt County Freeholders met in Romerville on Tuesday to transact routine business. A committee reported favorably on bridging the Vale county line and a plan to be with the North Malnield project was discussed. County Collector Allen announced $10,000 in anticipation of funds. $4,096.96 was entered as paid. A scarlet fever house inspection by H. M. Denham ordered fumigation for tomorrow. quarantine to be raised soon. Edward Drake died in Illinois. born near Mlainfeld, he was a long-time farmer and father of Rev. Daniel Drake, a Baptist missionary recently returned from India.
The Fourth Ward Republicans are urged to convene at the Republican Association rooms tomorrow evening at eight for ward organization and the formation of the Harrison and Reid Club. Signed by T J Carey Fred C Loansbury and John Manchester. Early in town children save pennies hoping to see the Forepaugh show.
Fourteen colored cyclists from the city will compete in a 25 mile handicap road race on the Fanwood Betotch Plains course next Thursday afternoon. Charles Vanderveer Edward Martin Roddy Howard John Scudder Thomas Paterson and others are entered. First and second place finishers win silver medals with additional prizes donated by local merchants. Details on handicaps forthcoming as competitors practice daily.
A gathering of local Republicans at the East Front Street Association rooms organized a marching club led by Captain W Sherwood with Horace Asam as secretary. Ninety members enrolled, uniforms to be purchased, and the John Kean Jr Guards name adopted for the upcoming campaign.
The Republican party in the city will hold a campaign ball next Tuesday evening at the Crescent Rank. Speakers include Cheries Emory Smith and John Kean Jr with music and a large platform under construction for clear acoustics.
George Mahon, competing in Bemerville yesterday, suffered an ugly tumble during the two mile handicap at Somerville. He fell after another rider ahead of him toppled, injuring his right shoulder and face. He was carried to a tent and remained unconscious for a time before regaining awareness. He stayed home this morning and faces a period of recovery, with observers noting he likely would have finished among the winners if not for the accident. The report also notes crop conditions in the weekly bulletin from Brunswick, with ripening fields and delays due to drought and rain.
The annual W C T U of New Jersey session is set at the Union headquarters in Waverly during the State Fair from December 19 to 23. A handsome new building was erected last year to comfort members and friends as they discuss plans to advance the organization’s work.
A special Crescent League meeting chaired by President Codington debated a Saturday game with the West Ends at Somerville. After spirited discussion the vote stood 19 to 17 against playing, but the decision was left to the baseball managers with expectations the game will be played.
Railroad authorities complain of many tramp rides on cars. A loaded coal train neared the station when a tramp jumped from the car and ran beside it past the station officer. He jumped on again but was not arrested. The officer said the city ordinance would be violated by an arrest and that the City Judge would merely banish him for fifteen minutes.
The Siamonds Huntington will meet Fred W Wals and Howard W Beebe in a doubles match to five sets at the Hill Side Team Club Saturday afternoon. Unity Lodge No 102 K of P holds regular session tonight conferring the second degree. attendance large. A collision in which two women were in one carriage damaged a wheel near 09 Par avenue this morning.
Judge Colington presided at the City Court where Bock faced a charge under the Pesce and Morsi Ordinance. Counsel Coddington appeared for the defense and entered a not guilty plea. Waldron was not present and was later arrested on $100 bond with counsel acting as surety. A noon drum disorderly fine of $3 was recorded.
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