Fragmented parish notices mix in city events and performances
A fragmentary OCR notice lists literary events in Vinace with Epworth Leauge activities, grand commandery conclaves in New Jersey, theater previews in New York, and church rehearsals. It mentions municipal bands, music evenings, and a variety of civic gatherings toward late May with scattered dates and locations.
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Epworth Leange
Vinace
Tiuperance
New Jerey Ie
Tewptar
Keys
Hig
Eiey Wealer Works
Vere
Gilberts
Tess
Niga
Adam Dore
Miss Flealy
Kellie Howad
Most Popular German By County Contest in Middlesex
A garbled local item lists contestants for a “most popular German” title by county, naming individuals from Somerville to North Plainfield and East Taunt, plus votes and events including a walking contest and civic notices. It references police, a church gathering, and a funeral, with scattered personal names and unlikely ties to a coherent story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Cinieat
Middlesex
Charles Giese
Ti Fe
Hisemer
Somerville
Hound
Jaen Minte
North Painfield
Gilbae
Piwndeld
Tucker and Miss Reynolds Reply in Diploma Dispute
A historical letter exchange discusses a young woman who took a diploma, with claims of innocence and motives debated. The missive cites a doctor husband and veterinary context, noting an intent to return the document once settled, amid public speculation in Providence dated April 15, 1893.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Rayvold
Mia Petuaeh
Under Cover of Darkness Reports On Local Break-Ins
A damaged OCR item notes sporadic night thefts in the area over recent weeks. Residents report unlocked doors and misplaced items with no clear suspect identified. The ongoing pattern unsettles families, though no further details or names are available.
Banquet at BK Club Amid Community Support
Saturday night drew many patrons to the BK Club House for a banquet that featured voices from Elmer Runyon and plans for future appearances. A wall collapse on West Front Street caused disruption, with repairs expected shortly. A fourLecture series at Irving School will address aid to the Injured and doctoring steps, free of charge with admission by ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davia
Orange
Bherry
New York
Sud
Elmer Runyon Batt
Knight
Philadelphia
Hulett
Ahle Close
Manly
Sidoutey Peicoure
Irving Seboo
Gomen
Breck and Reyner in Fatal Fight After Carriage Row
A street brawl last night left Charles Reyner a colored man dead and Shipler severely injured. The melee began over Reyner’s attention to Shipler’s wife, with the crowd clashing as Annie Shipler, a Mansion House cook, was dragged into the fray. Reyner was arrested after the assault and is to face grand jury action, with bail set at 250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Reyner
Reyner
Shipier
Arnie Jackson
Mansion House
Stan Sbipler
Annie
Shipler
Itie
Midnight Visitor Disturbs Morton Family Home
John Morton, the ice man, moved into a West Front street residence. In the early hours a drunken intruder entered through an unfastened parlor window while Morton and his wife slept. Morton, whose revolver was unloaded in the parlor, confronted the intruder who departed on foot toward the mountains. Morton suspects the visitor may be a recurring guest and denies robbery was involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Morton
Visley
Milk wagon crash on Sontereet and Park Avenue injures car and horse
A milk wagon attached to William Schwartz skidded on Somerset Street near Craig Place before seven this morning. The horse bolted into parked cars and posts, causing damage to milk cans and the wagon body as bystanders watched the chaotic scene on Sontereet Street and Park Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schwartz
Sontereet Street
Park Avenue
Somerset Street
Craig Place
Epee
Park Ave
Park Creature in Four Bronze Ornament Found
A partial sighting describes a park feature from four bron ore pieces and an animal carving identified as An. Local authorities caution that details are fragmentary and urge residents to report additional clues or sightings.
New Pastor Delivers Pottery Themed Sermon
The sermon compares spiritual life to a potter shaping clay to God’s image. A two-person effort potently improves outcomes, echoing that two doctors or two Christians can achieve more than one. Mr. Barnes, a newly arrived pastor, commands attention with a calm yet incisive delivery and a growing favorable reception among congregants. The text cites Ecclesiastes 4 9 and notes the night fire alarms around 11 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Barnes
Pisinfield Athletic Club Hosts Evening Social
An item notes the Pisinfield Athletic Club held a well attended invitation ball at a local venue with many friends and guests from out of town reportedly present, including members and organizers. Details on exact numbers and sponsors are unclear in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pisinfield Athletic Club
O'Teilly
Tribute to a steadfast pastor and leader of faith
A fragmented obituary reflects on the life of a revered pastor and community leader. It portrays him as fearless, self-reliant, and chivalrous, noting his readiness to help others, his steady presence, and his commitment to service. The text emphasizes his leadership and moral example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G
Has Howes
Puta
Posserifee
Christ
Bees Raleigh Barts Are Ppaes Peat Ob Menion's Tints
Fragmented text mentions bees and city elements. Readable parts reference a place name Raleigh and an unclear event or group. No coherent facts emerge beyond partial words and scattered names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menion
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Union County Citizen's League
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