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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1892
Page
3
Astronomical notes describe the Moon's phases observed by Cisne 6 S lizx 20 EM Conia 10 yomeng be, detailing a sequence of lunar illumination with unspecified dates and coordinates. Observations emphasize libration and quarter shifts.
The New York Institute for artist artisans on West Twenty third street will reopen on October 1 with larger and better auspices. A health board report notes inspections and permits for cleansing and abatement, and no contagious disease since September 18. Local events include parades, protests, a dog catching mishap, and Prohibitionist activity at Park Avenue headquarters.
The Westfield Leader reports two weddings near Plainfield in September. On Wednesday the seventh Rev. Martin married Frank Vesseller and Alice Fitzgerald with Lizzie Connors and William Sullivan as witnesses. Six days later Rev. McKernan joined Fraok Womeller and Alice Fitzgerald, and William Sullivan with Sadie Consors witnessed the ceremony.
A crowded city jail muggy morning saw Frances Frisomers and others arraigned for disorderly conduct on Somerset Street. John Filmore, Barney Tracy, and Albert G Conk pleaded not guilty. Tracy discharged, Filmore and Cook fined one dollar or twenty days in jail. Umbrella menders Dawson and Welsh fined three dollars or ten days for drunken disorderly conduct. Welsh claimed Lancaster as home. Youths and a loiterer faced minor penalties as officers reported various disturbances and a man found sleeping intoxicated on North Avenue.
The Orphans Court appoints J Frank Hubbard as administrator to recover assets from Howard L Emerson, former executor, amid unsettled legacies from Mr Stillman’s will. Of 27 legatees, 15 have been paid totaling 13 300, while 13 remain unpaid. bonds and potential distributions hinge on locating Emerson and obtaining a full accounting.
Police officer at the depot attempts to clear a waiting area near the North avenue railroad station. Coachman Taylor refuses to move horses as Sullivan’s carriage blocks the line, leading to an attempted arrest and a tense scene. The report notes obstruction and a forthcoming public meeting by the Harrison and Held Colored Republican Club with Honorable Jobe Ulrich presiding.
The victim, named Kerly, died yesterday afternoon after being shot by an Italian named Catering at Elizabeth on Sunday night. Doctors performed an thoracotomy or paronymy surgery in attempts to save him but he worsened and died. Officer Kelly, who visited Elizabeth on Monday, reported he could not survive.
In Union County bowling news the Crescent League will field a ten man team for the trophy, aiming to defend titles after winning two prizes this season. Elizabeth Journal invited all clubs to attend a meeting in Elizabeth on Tuesday to discuss the advisability of the move and confirm Crescent’s entry. The call reflects strong expectations for Crescent’s continued success in the county championship.
The Jennays-Railroad Co ran a laden grain train from Chicago to Jersey City covering 824 miles. The locomotive was detached from the train midway and the total train length measured 1,602 feet. The consist included forty cars each about 34 tons with caboose and loads, totaling 4,030,000 pounds.
Westfield elocutionist Fred E. Pearsall and a young lady were jolted Tuesday night when a frightened horse bolted into a culvert. Pearsall was dragged over the dashboard, receiving a facial bruise and a badly sprained leg. The cart and harness were wrecked. Third District Republican Convention held at New Brunswick. Edmund Wilson of Monmouth chosen chairman. Judge William F. Hoffman of Englishtown nominated by acclamation. Hoffman reportedly to move to Monmouth County.
The Elizabeth Fire Department and local city epempentes will join a Thursday demonstration with no outside company participation. All city units will parade, with a full brass band, as Republicans of Planted Willat hold Saturday events. A separate incident involved a peanuts vendor mishap and a blast from a seam gong causing minor damage.
Dr B M Hunt of the State Board of Health sent a circular to local boards asking how they would handle a contagious outbreak. Questions cover hospital space, disinfectants, and free prescriptions. The Plainfield Board is urged to prepare a suitable facility and ready response.
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