Fall campaign prep and mob scenes in 1893 news
Becom Fuoco mentioned in a wide ranging 1893 dispatch about Duke of Gloucester Captain William J. Thompson preparing for a fall campaign and ordering bread for the poor. The report notes a mob scene in Paterson and a police intervention to prevent lynching of two Italians amid unrest. It covers cholera misconceptions about tobacco, city enforcement actions, a fish vendor’s licensing dispute, a judge’s proceedings, and local incidents including a race accident and a fall from a tree with injuries. The piece reflects urban turmoil and municipal responses in late September 1893.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melyman
William J. Thompson
Duke of
Gloucester
Local Insurance Agent Receives Settlement for John Quass
Ecectrae A. B. Lare, Newark Benefit Life agent, has received a check for 012.02 from the late John Quass, two weeks after his death. Lare will secure the papers to finalize the settlement of the life policy, with the company handling the claim nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Lare
The
Benefit Life Insurance Uem
Newark
John Quass
Mr. Quass
Lare
Sermons and Society News From West Tramm, Bound Brook
Personal notes record visits and moves of local residents, clergy and families. Jon Neal of West tram Seat plans free visiting at an edge meeting tomorrow at 4 15. Rev J B Cleaver of Bound Brook will preach at First Charen of Cheiat on Final Judgment. Several residents announce relocations, travel, and health updates with small career notes and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Neal Add Family
J. B. Cleaver
Bound Brook
Harry
New York
Solev Tl
Mr. Dunham
Arlington Avenue
Noauk Coon
Bicycle Notes Postpone Crescent Wheelmen Run
The Crescent Wheelmen postpones the Monday run to the following Tuesday due to Gorton's Minstrels in town. Start is eight at the club house with a route through Scotch Maina to Springfield and return via Westheld, with refreshments. The MCA Wheelmen of New Brunswick plan a ride next week on their evening to face mild weather and gather riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent Wheelmen
Gorton
Scotch Maina
Springfeld
Bujway
Westheld
Seaguyeke Anil
New Brunswick
Tusely
Local News Briefs and Community Notes
Rev L B Goodrich and wife move into one of two new houses on Mountain Avenue built by A Cook. Congregation members surprise them with a $200 purse. Next Sunday a barbecue concludes the Gesang and Torn Verein summer season on the mountain with two roasts over the coals. A literary society meeting in Grace M E Church was canceled for low attendance and moved to next Friday. A local sewing party plans a trip to lower New York Bay for a weekend outing. Violin dealer Ludwig Conde announces new stock and notes October 1. Madame Lezeme, Delsarte instructor, will open in Hulett's Hall October 3 from 3 to 5 pm. A Pond Town Foundry closure occurred yesterday after rope damage. operations expected to resume Tuesday. Health Board President Rockfellow reports no illness in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banyon
Chicago
PS Wells
New York
Charles Smith
West Front Street
Harrisburg
J. W. Richardson
Park Avenue
Stock ‘Exchange
JoJo B. Dumont
W. H. Loach
East Second
Harry A. McGee
Orchard Place
Seal's
Yale
J. Clarence Peek
Rockview Avenue
Yale College
Clarence A. Loomla
Leal
Bethlehem
Misa Lillian A. Force
Albert L. Force
Daily
Pres
Cheater, N. J
Rev
Mra L. B. Goodmen Titve
A. Cook
Mountain’ Avenue
Charel
Bound Brook Chronele
Gesang End Torn Verein
Grace M. EK
New York Bay
Ara
Rockfellow
Board of Health
Obituary of Robert Thompson Currie from Jersey City
Robert Thompson Currie of 44 Westervelt Avenue Mansfield died after a brief illness from a complication of diseases. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11:30 A M at his mother's residence in Pamrapo Jersey City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Thompson Currie
Westervelt Avenue
Orth Mansfield
Pamrapo
Jersey City
Community Drill Night Sparks Call for More Members
The track company met last Thursday with a small turnout and Chief Doane urged larger attendance to boost efficiency. He criticized nonattending members who help at fires otherwise, stressing drills teach crucial fire response. The program featured Ella Raybert recitals, John Voehl readings, Oscar Campbell piano, and a Mark Twain reading, followed by a short lecture by Rev. Mr. Barnes. Refreshments concluded the informal gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Raybert
John Voehl
Oscar Campbell
Mark Twain
Mr. Barnes
Streetcars to be painted and overhauled after delivery
Superintendent Adieman announces Plainfield Street cars will be withdrawn for overhauls and repainting as new car No 6 arrives mid month. Until then service will run every twelve minutes, as at Paracat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adieman
Plainfield Street
Poreacat
Levy Fails as Jury Rules for Seguine Jr in Trial
A property levy case at Mattox County Court concluded with a verdict for Mr Seguine Jr after a trial lasting over two hours. Lawyers George De Meza Walter He aided, and W S Angieman of Jackson Angiewan appeared for Seguine Jr. The proceedings followed a second levy ordered by the court as the first attempt collapsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flersooe
Opaabie Matis
Mattox van Bl
Tiel
James H
Posse
Ine Toe
Ch Levy
Seag
Vie Ae
Beguine
George DeMeza
Walter He
DeMeza
Ibd
Grocers Plead Before City Judge Over Sidewalk Obstruction
Ex Mayor Rockfellow Councilman Le Branes and grocers J A Smith and W F Pulse faced a city judge on charges of obstructing sidewalks with merchandise. They argued they could leave goods for twelve hours after notification by the Street Commissioner, but the judge found the action a violation of Section 11 and suspended sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nya Veit
Hirvet
Rockfellow
Vincent le Branes
Grovers J. A Smith
W. F. Pulse
Fire Burns Barn in Scotch Plains Night
Fire destroyed Flyon's barn on Proot Street in Scotch Plains last night near midnight. The old structure, full of corn, burned quickly with the two nearby buildings spared. Estimated loss under $150. authorities suspect incendiary origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flyon
Proot Street
Plains
Tire
Justice Mosher's Court In Stebbins Man Bound Over
Richard B. York of Stebbins place was arrested by Constable and brought before Justice Mosher on a charge of beating. He was bound over to keep the peace. The item mentions La Grippe and a remedy marketed as King's New Discovery with claims of rapid relief and application for throat and chest diseases, offered at L. W. in Pharmacy, 21 West Front Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosher
Richard B. York
Stebbins Place
Justice Mosher
Ie Grippe
L. W
West Front Street
Religious services and notices from several churches
The page lists Epworth and other church meetings with times at German Church, North Plainfield, and multiple congregations. Also mentions a Niagara Falls tour ending Sept 24 with a $10 round trip rate and tourist aid, urging readers to contact ticket agents for details.
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Plainfield Courier
W.itanyon
East Prowr Srater
Norma
van Cere
Paterson
Nywa
Iinmet
Mebker
Bnege Mao
Meeker
Georgeiven
John J. Gols
Munger
Mi Pleasant
Jersey Postal Telegraph
Gens
Mately
Jude
Ofro Mantaman
al Cue
Marah
Somers
Winniaimg Warren Engine Company
E House
Jyrie & Gro
Mercer Avenue
Paul Rot
Syen
Willow Avenues
Albert G. Thorn
S.reet
Ier
Thorn
Justice Moore
Wallace
Elizabeth
Ecectrae
Personalia
Bicycle Notes
L. B. Goodrich
Ludwig Conde
Nefe Note Co
Geis
Rin Plaindands
Europe
Baen
Scotch Plains
Bos
Christies Endeavor
All i, Brodnak
Monroe Avenue
M. E
Cape Morsingon
Iheebert Munton
Tiny Baton Reformed Church
Cornelius Schenck
All Souls’ Church
Key
Hobart Clark
Sebi
Chaples E. Herning
Caven
Widurdonn
Samay
Toatoam
Morrison
Hallé
Malls
Niagara Srs
Eptember
Pennsylvanis
Ite
Ucket
Stewart
Amid
Seeman
Janice
Bem Amin W
Dobbins’ Cigars
Surbing
Leapor, Eew
Stewate International Fur Store
Srq
Plainfield, N. UJ
Smith
Mt . Ies
Edsall’s
Arusie
Doane
Link Bradele
Moy
Take Ave
Fourth Street
U. B
Destine
Pialnfeld
Reynold
Randolph
Shaw
Plainfield Packing House
Ma Ree Trobe Sheet
C. M. Ulrich
Propriden
Horsley Barker
West Prong Street
Eerie Lily Saab
Henry F. Windham
Arlington Hotel
Gity Grain & Produce sTor
U. KH. van Zandt
K Avenue
Willetjis
Parkag E
Queen
M. M. Dunham
Meee East Front Street
Hendlieiteru
Ana Tooele
Yruar
Emake
John Brown
Sterksson
Ty Jos
Onn Newpen
South Second
ST. Plainfield
Berti
Carney
C.schepflin & CO
West Front Street Clothiers
Central Ave
Fifth St
Umbrella Sale
Parago Val
Front Street
Erame
Tillma
J. A. Demarest
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