07 Apr 1894
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1894
Page
1
Mayor Needham presided over council discussions praising past work and outlining urban improvements. The session covered sewerage, sidewalks, street lighting, and public safety, with committees appointed and petitions referred for funding and contracts.
The Improved Order of Edges lodge plans a long night event in Kaighis of Pyinies fal on Wednesday evening. Members hope to recruit Leols and feature Elznet, Po Amo, Werih Arminy, Ranwaeck, Keliway, and Muntonumn. About 125 men are expected, with late rites likely past two or three o'clock.
A new Royal Arcanum lodge chapter is planned in the city to advance local capacity. Only existing members meeting age requirements may join, with dues and initiation established under charter rules. The organization promises security of up to 2000 dollars, with potential member benefits totaling 5000 dollars under charter terms.
An OCR fragment hints at medical topics and descriptions of illness and decay. It mentions dyspepsia consumption and fevers, with references to a dwelling and ancient descriptions. The text appears to be a garbled historical medical discussion with unclear persons or events.
A severe railroad accident in Wort First Ward left Mrs Henry Shirley, a widow living at 1115 West Front Street, dead near the track around 6:30 this morning. The mangled body was found by a railway crew and placed in Cancy's morgue. the cause remains unclear. Her son Henry, a resident of Third Street, and her other children mourn her loss as police and engineers investigate the scene.
Feeble OCR recounts a TRE engine crew misfiring a trip as horses spooked and one rein broke. Driver Barnyard near Alera Caunet, William Tusnley, steadies the gray horse, guiding with a single rein to halt before the barn.
A lively program last night featured Chareti as Dickena from Pickwick Papers with wig and beard, delivering sketches that drew hearty laughter. Rev Hevert Glare and McHall contributed readings, and the audience showed strong appreciation for the entertainment.
The Werifeld public school boasts a thoroughly organized drum corps of twenty eight scholars trained under Albert La Hons and Principal Frapers. Each morning before the spraying season the boys parade around the flag at Bebool House Hill, marching as Old Glory rises to martial music.
The readable text hints at plea to make and ensure positive care, with references to servants or caretakers and ongoing concentration on treatment. Names, places, and dates are unclear, leaving a fragmentary impression of a health or care request.
Fragmented town column lists residents and visitors including Hon Charles Piece speaking at Memorial Onepel Waslingtonville and Warren Chapel services in memory of J Ko Veo Aredale. Mentions Rev Lewis and Grace Church event April 19 plus various social and school notes.
The Peake Sisters from Alista presented a burlesque show at the Church last night under the Ladies Aid society. Dressed in strange costumes they kept the audience in roars of laughter. The event raised a tidy sum for the society.
William Larkin expresses strong dissatisfaction with the recent Potter Works checker tourney result. Both sides claim merit, yet odds favor Mautras as champion while Muir acknowledges he is the best locally and invites a royal bout if challenged.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds promising relief and a money back guarantee. It offers a sample bottle at Randolph’s Drug Store no 21 West Front Street and urges readers to try the product for speedy recovery.
The First Presbyterian Church youth group presented a lively program copying a titled magazine piece, with editorials, news items, personals, and humorous jabs at members. The event drew a large crowd and closed with a social hour and a spread prepared by the ladies. Performers included Miss Florence Patria, Miss Letie Remsen, Miss Agnes Lair, and William Gorell.
D W Littell of West Seventh street was struck by a piece of board when a blow fell from a block. The severed piece cut his forehead and caused profuse bleeding. He died from the injuries.
A report from Giraud Avenue describes a domestic disturbance on Saturday night involving A. A. Marsh of Verm Front Street and George Maker. The assailant allegedly grabbed and tried to kiss the woman, triggering screams and resulting in a sentence of five dollars or ten days. another offense for minor ordinance violation was noted.
Furnishings for a new residence are being prepared for Charier FE Brooks at Eight Forest and Poloftelt avenue. Brooks will receive a reception on Crescent avenue. The home is expected to be ready for occupancy in about six months on the sloping ground, with the lawn bearing down.
The passage discusses opinions on fruit form, claiming the orange is best when peeled or served with fine dainty orange spoons. It contrasts minimised tangerine forms with the idea that whole oranges are less suitable for dainty presentation and price considerations.
A garbled notice promotes Chamberlains Pal Balm as remedies for rheumatism lame back and ailments. It claims many customers were pleased and cites J F Pierson druggist of South Chicago and a sale location at Reyocks Pearmeer with manager T B Armstrong.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions an event at Balet Peters Janheran Church and a Prat Cemetery. The readable parts indicate a date around 8. m and names like Diederice Sinremmer and Tanersl serrigromn, but details are unclear. The piece appears to be a local community notice or funeral related entry.
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