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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1892
Page
2
A fragment shows a voter questioning a mat about supporting the Democratic ticket while another says that thinkers never vote Democratic. The snippet then shifts to an ad for Ottis Cure promising quick relief from coughs and throat illnesses with a free trial bottle and a large size sold locally.
Members of the Talon County Wimbrnatian Temperance Union met in Rahway for their annual convention. Mrs. T H Tomlinson and Mrs. Able led delegations from county parts, with Mrs. Elizabeth Yates of Maine delivering an eloquent address on Women’s Suffrage. A tribute to Thomas Chamberling, Knight of Pythian, prompted resolutions expressing sympathy and signaling memorial actions by Perseverance Lodge No 74 H of P.
The Adam Forepaugh Shows prepare The Pall of Nineveh spectacle with rehearsals in New York starting September first. A moonlight Long Branch view appears in the final act and a winter quarters scene showcases circus gear. Meanwhile Davis and Atkinson relocate grocery trading to Park Avenue and Old Age claims Brax-DRETH'S relief after fifty five years. Edward Collinson of Queens endorses the product.
A large fire at the navy yard today caused extensive damage to the machinery of the new cruiser Clacimati, built for Cincinnati and due for launch next week. It is unclear whether the vessel is totally destroyed. The report also notes a separate medical update on Mrs. Clarrison, who passed a troubled night but is resting now under Dr. Gardner’s care.
Special dispatch from New York notes the Board of Health reports four inspected cholera cases in the city since yesterday. The bulletin was issued at ten o'clock this morning, signaling heightened concern over the outbreak.
Morning and forenoon worships at numerous churches from 150 to Whitier, with Rev Dr. Yerkes and Rev William Embury officiating. Sunday schools hold at 9 to 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., while evening services occur across Park Place, Holy Cross, and First Presbyterian locales.
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