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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1893
Page
3
Readable notes describe community plans and social events for a town festival. References to decorations for the Seventies Hapilet Church, temp trends, and a bowling event hint at a lively civic calendar. Names and places appear interwoven with scattered reports from local groups and preparations.
The Worth Plainfield public school opens with a full attendance. Rooms are arranged in temporary spaces at Somerset street and Craig place. Advanced class is led by Miss Carter. primary classes by Miss Higelow. Miss Loomisbury and Miss Harbridge supervise in the church basement. Classes will move back when repairs finish and the new building completes, likely by November.
A circular from Langford announces the transfer of the Missioner Council of the Episcopal Church from Sankarinen to Chicago. The council will convene on October 22 with delegates from New Jersey including Rev. Mealison of Trinity Church Elizabeth and Rev. Dean Rodman, Rev T Lae Kan Murphy of the city.
An entertainment program was planned for the new Sunday School building and parish house of the Church of the Heavenly Beat. The Thursday evening event promises more variety with a sequence of exercises led by Miss Mary Grave and others, including readings and musical items.
Police hunt a man who feigned a dying child asking for money to bury the child. He claimed residence on Hottage Place and used the scam to extract funds, promising future payments. The suspect, named as Lia, allegedly pressed for money at several locations and is now being tracked by authorities.
Lawyers from Newark take the Westimony of Geor P. Seligeen in a suit against Wilkinson, Caddie & Co. The case seeks 200000 dollars for alleged negotiation fraud in the sale of a wholesale grocery firm. Testimony was taken before United States Consul General Patrick A. Colne.
A fragmented description follows Officer Claries Giese and his four footed companion on the lonely beat. The dog wards off cats and larger animals while keeping vigil near the Boulevard, with references to a curse and a wary, homely animal.
Marshal Fangpory arrested Mise Pickett after a Sunday disturbance in Upper Grove. She was held in the county jail and appeared before Justice Crossley with no defense offered. She received a 60 day sentence and was escorted away by officers.
Amid La Grippe prevalence residents note faster recoveries with Dr. King New Discovery. An advertisement at L. W. s Pharmacy 21 West Front Street promotes a free trial and claims relief for throat chest and asthma related ailments.
A peddler’s wagon wheel broke on a road into the city. He improvised a plank under the body to extend the axle and continued his journey, using the improvised balance to move along. A curious boy and bystanders watched as authorities, officials, and neighbors commented on repairs and public services.
A garbled OCR passage discusses an oath and civic virtues, referencing character and upright conduct. The legible bits imply a formal pledge or ceremonial language, with fragmented phrases about commitment and public service.
A refined evening at the Parkeleo House showcased a German themed social with patronesses Mrs O. T. Waring and others presiding. Dancers included Misses Hanth Cooley Gil Morphy Morphy and many others while Rogers provided three pieces of music after a late supper.
The Wrens offered a fine show last night under Exempt Firemen's Association auspices. Oliver W. Wren led with character songs and comic numbers delighting the audience. A new Ancient Order of United Workmen lodge will be instituted in Minutonomo Wigwam on September 28, with W. W. Iefendorfer arriving to arrange details. Eighty applicants signed, but medical exams will decide who attends the installation.
A special Common Council session last night reviewed the Tax Assessor's duplicate delivered to the Tax Collector. Councilmen Frost France Millington Lee Fisk Erickson Marsh Vinna attended. the duplicate was examined, found proper, and the meeting adjourned after five minutes.
Pres II Babcock cites absence and illness of members as reason to skip the September session. There will be no meeting of the Board of Education this month due to lack of items of importance to consider.
A freight tram on Washington street caught woodwork fire in a flat car loaded with rails. The tram stopped, a wheel replacement was required as the axle was warped, and the incident is linked in the era's praise of the Great Inter-State Fair growth and value. The piece cites September 25 as the event date.
City sees over two hundred carloads of peaches travel from Flemington toward New York markets. A farewell reception will honor Miss Lilie Newman at Hope Chapel next Saturday evening as she leaves for the State Normal School. Several city compositors plan a meeting at Blimms Hotel to organize a typographical union. Rumors claim several men mistook the arm bell on car No 4 for a wagon bell and rushed to Prost Street to investigate.
A historic advertise claim touts Alte cock's Porous Plasters as tested worldwide and endorsed by medical authorities. The notice asserts they are purely vegetable, mild yet strong, safe, and harmless with rapid action, warning against imitators and urging customers to ask for Alloock's.
Fragmented ad copy touts cures for bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever hives and more with money back guarantee if not effective. Prices 25 cents per box or dose and mentions distribution through LW Randolph and locations on Pront Street. Also includes sale of a Herring safe and harness and a rental listing for a house with new paint plumbing furnace water service location details.
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