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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1894
Page
2
The article notes a low tally of enacted laws and discusses the session’s prospects, Democratic influence, and a cold snap affecting crops. It highlights a Republican figure Fred MacDonald as a potential County Collector, praising his fitness and party service.
Last Saturday afternoon Harry Spencer of Somerset Street and his mother went for a drive. A boy named Saoger Hu jumped from the wagon and was nearly crushed when the forward wheel nearly toppled him. Spencer jerked the horse aside just in time, saving the boy from severe injury.
The death of Mrs Goloasailey, a longtime charitable contributor in Seath Natick Massachusetts, is a heavy blow to the poor residents. She left a son, a daughter, and a sister Mrs Perk At hertaceral. An obituary notes quiet devotion to charity and a family circle, while an upcoming Royal Arcanum event and local entertainment plans honor her memory.
Readable fragments recount church meetings and social gatherings across Plainfield. Meetings include First Presbyterian King’s Messengers, Young Men's League, Ladies Auxiliary, and Grace Episcopal activities. Also notes on cycling events, bowling, and performances with mentions of venues and dates.
A memorial service for John K. Van Arsdale of Grove Street was held at Warren Chapel last night. Rev. J. O. McKelvey delivered a short history of his life and his work with the chapel, noting his personal influence and keen devotion to the church.
Maitland anglers report a 12 pound carp near the food area last Friday. Frank Neilson of Grange spent Sunday with his parents as various church and community groups announce meetings and events through the week.
Mr Codding pushes through the House the Misindeid sewersgebi and says he has secured enough notes to ensure the measure becomes law. A quarterly meeting of teachers and scholars at Trinity Reformed Church Sunday School is set for tomorrow night. A New York to Cincinnati and Louisville steam line offers through trains with no extra fare, daily 4.00 pm from New York, with connections to Chicago and St Louis, and through fares to Louisville and other cities. Excursion fares to California are advertised.
A well known expert, Dr Lighthill of New York, and Trottan lease the premises amid unclear terms. The fragmentary OCR suggests a professional arrangement or office tenancy involving the two parties. Further readable context is needed to confirm specifics.
An advertisement outlines treatments for numerous diseases including catarrh rheumatism piles and skin conditions. It claims radical and permanent cures in weeks and suggests no business detainment. Also mentions mental and nervous disorders and heart liver kidney issues treated successfully.
A pamphlet containing testimonials on remarkable care and valuable medical information will be mailed free to any address or supplied at the office on Sub Croacont avenue.
W J Flainfield profile notes he built a Spokane land and railroad venture, converting small stakes into large gains. The Paseo 100 Land Company plans expansion at a new rail hub at the Columbia and Lake rivers, 145 miles from Spokane, with an illustrated book touting opportunities and large dividends.
Lincolla J. Carter introduces The Tornado a new play set in a Wisconsin village on July Fourth. The dramatic spectacle features houses torn from foundations and winds lifting objects skyward with lightning and thunder. Chicago press hails it as the most elaborately melodrama seen and it plays Music Hall next Wednesday night.
H Gigord of New Camel Wil es troubled with caralgia and rheumatism his stomach was disordered his liver affected to an alarming degree he fell away and was terribly reduced in flesh and strength Three horses of Electric Hitters cured
An assortment of items and prices appear in a Plainfield ad listing miscellaneous goods. Mentions include a 26 inch sk glare umbrella frame and Mosquitaire length items with a vague reference to First National Rank. The text is fragmented and lacks clear context or complete sentences.
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