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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1892
Page
3
Moon's Phares presents results with scattered figures and dates. Danner scores 29 points amid unclear notation. The fragment hints at a sports or school event with listed figures and a 20s datum.
Farmers engage in harvesting carm, Union County Court of Special Sessions sees no major cases. Salvation Army dress parade with 15 participants and a bass drum. Cool weather drives outdoor plants indoors. Chestnut crop looks promising. About twenty attend Inter-State fair in Trenton, children day prompts school closures. YMC A classes boast qualified tenographers and typists in new abutments. Editor John Carpenter Jr's interests sold at Sheriff sale. Miss Ida Bockalo, a paper compositor, brought the interests. Mrs Hugo Weigmann purchases Clinton Avenue lots to build. Six more Clinton avenue lots sold to Brookyn investor, a New York man, and Mainfield buyers. Hillside Tennis Club ladies tournament entries close Thursday. Weather notes: high 73.3, low 46. cold improving. Trotter shows strong nervous force, decisive like character traits. New Jersey State Firemen’s Association in Treoton. Pennsylvania Railroad issues a 110 page guide to the Columbian Exposition with maps and notes.
Obituary notes the death of Thomas B. Kingsland of Roselle, long associated with the New York Mail and Express, at age eighty. Other items record Mrs. A. O. Vail and family returning from Bethlehem, Frank Storr recovering after a sudden illness, and a reception for Miss Laura Stout of Elizabeth who will soon move to New Orleans. Also mentioned are staff changes at Crescent League Club, Dr George Craig's Texas trip, Republican speakers expected at Crescent Rink, and campaign tours by F. X. Schoonmaker including stops in Chicago, Winconsin, North Dakota, and Harvard.
A charity event at East Third Street home of Miss Lowley Wilbur opens Saturday at 2 PM to raise funds for a sick child at Muhlenberg Hospital. Proceeds support the hospital care and the project is said to be well patronized.
An Elizabeth man is tipped for a county post while a Rahway candidate eyes County Clerk, with Plainfield voters seen as pivotal to Republican hold in Union County. The piece argues Martine’s bid reflects the district's GOP dominance and warns Plainfield’s backing could swing the nomination and election outcomes.
Charles Fries of North Plainfield was arrested yesterday after a warrant was issued for a bicycle theft at the mayoral residence area. Fries proved he was in bed when the wheel was stolen, via Hoff the stage line proprietor, and was discharged. marshal Pangborn seeks the actual thief who impersonated Fries.
F. X. Schoonmaker spoke in Norwich after touring Connecticut about why New Jersey would shift Republican this year. He cited Democratic ballot stuffing cases in New York cities and claimed the Reading coal monopoly is a Democratic creation, arguing coal prices would influence voters on election day.
Local coal dealers anticipate a price increase of at least 15 cents per ton around October 1, lifting the retail coal price to about $6 per ton. The move reflects market pressures and the timing targets the beginning of fall demand.
Howard Emerson, once executor of Susannah Suliman Stillman’s estate, faced charges over an $8,000 shortfall and disappeared for weeks. J Frank Hubbard was appointed administrator with will annexed after Emerson failed to post bond. Emerson reportedly fled town, later returned amid claims of temporary mental distress. Court ordered Emerson to bond and settle assets within days, while Hubbard prepared to receive letters and oversee settlement.
North Plainfield authorities continue to pursue Charles Perrine wanted for a Saturday night shooting at Frank Linke after Perrine allegedly interfered with him over his wife. A sighting near Bull Frog City was reported last evening with Perrine vowing to return home. Four watchers at the house failed to detain him and Marshal Pangborn alerted police at 2 AM Sunday. Local officials are slow to advance the case.
Stetna, leader of the Gesang and Turn Verelo, marked the first anniversary of his tutorship with a gathering in New Brunswick and nearby places. The evening featured singing and refreshments, with visitors leaving late.
Charles Hand sued J Mc Tnoes in Justice Nash’s court for a month’s rent totaling 15.50. The case was adjourned one day at defendant’s request and last night the claim was settled amicably, avoiding a public trial.
The Mayor and Street Commissioner Meeker convened to curb garbage dump pollution at the gravel pit behind Health Street. A 30 day warning near the dump aims to stop swill dumping. drivers must cover carts and report mixed contents. Captain Grant to act on violations. plan to burn stray organic material and enforce stricter ordinances.
Camden hosts Landing Day events on October 19 with the Miantonomo Tribe 118 sending a hundred delegates to Columbian Day. Also noted are political activities, a well-drilling accident near Weir Place, and local Republican actions including Wheelmen's Division parade plans and Fourth Ward club organization.
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