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Newspaper

Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1894

Page

2

Elizabeth Hospital Gift and Naturalization Reform Bill

The Elizabeth Hospital receives a $25,000 gift from a New York philanthropist and a naturalization reform bill requires a 14 day petition with witnesses and affidavits for applicants. Exempt Primitive’s Association elects officers with Aug Satzman as President and a committee to state relief, with multiple trustees and representatives named.

Elizabeth Hospital Prismarope New York City Asscumeruag Stouns Omoge Walter of Paturalization Pyremeo's Association Aug. Satzman Joseph A Hubbard G. Thurn Finavemi S . Hovinson E M. Laing D W. Littell Joseph Mobbard Joseph A. Habla von Wootrol EM. Laing George W Clarke

William B Smith Secures Private Secretary Post in Washington

William B. Smith of Econd has secured a private secretary position in the Bureau of Printing and Evareing in Washington, arranged through General Wheeler of Alabama. The article also notes a future singing section gathering with sauerkraut and bockwurst to follow.

William B. Smith Econd Bureau of Printing and Evareing Washington General Wheeler Alabama

World Pass for Fifteen Canta Souvenir Exposition Offer

A misspelled advertisement promises a Souvenir Portfolio of the World’s Columbian Exposition. It asks for fifteen cents in postage and states a refund if not satisfied, noting full page views and descriptions of grand buildings.

Harmonized Melodies sale and local notices

Readers learn that Harmonized Melodies will remain on sale by the Courier Duce amid scattered items. Community happenings include painting on Willow Avenue, a Muoroe young ladies’ chapel entertainment, club activities, injuries from stones, a camera sale, and various local reports on accidents, meetings, and business moves.

Duce Ropby Rece Eljzelse Wil Woolston & Backie Pond Muoroe Jane Chapel Thureday England Addroms F A Dohem Norrey Anton Westervelt Peter Strove Somervile Netherwood Polwod East Third Street Junkinm Tle Egel Sorereel Street Seul Puuke Tene Comery Rijesberh Menbors Riley WomeRve

Castoris Helped Baty During Illness In Curious Note

Fragmentary report describes Castoris given to Baty when she was sick. Veiled phrasing mentions Abe as a Guibd and Castors, with references to Wines and Camortn. Content reads like a garbled diary or overheard medical note from an era with unclear terms.

Baty Abe

Graveyard Flower Theft Mystery Near Bow Creek

Mr. O B Redkfillen of Bow Breer reports vandalism as flowers are stolen from graves at a local cemetery. George R Rockfellow of No 420 New Street says his daughter’s grave was topped with roses last Sunday, and he invites the thief to call for a reward. He notes several similar incidents and warns of a growing pattern of grave desecration.

Lory Redkfillen Bow Breer George R Rockfellow New Street Initio Aiirleen Rock Fallow Sureller Jacob Bow Erville Nail John Tingley Danelieh Gan Club Berm Mere Baos George Liable Govs le Piain Somerset Council Michael Galvigner Anya New Brunswick Voorhees Bull Dunday Dencey Reseh

Progressive Boys Club Membership Advances at BB Club

The Boys Club, overseen by Charles Angleman, reports lively progress and membership reach after a year. Winter attendance dips then begins to rise as weather improves and Angleman coordinates activities and committees. The manual training department earns praise for steady work and persistence guiding the students toward practical skills.

Charles Angleman Angleman Cinay Ludren Carvine

Pleasant Birthday Party Feels Underlined by Surprise

A birthday surprise honored Fred Hettway on his sixteenth, arranged by Miss Satie Invagiasd and sixteen guests attended. Music and dancing followed a midnight toast as attendees included Grace Over Beator Vandeventer Miller Stine Leomino Wilthar Mick Cadd Honeydam Kay McGew George ten Here Moore Nathan Grow Robert Dmginea.

Fred Hettway Satie Misa Grace Over Mies Beaior Vandeventer Miss Miler Stine Leomino Wilthar Mick Cadd Mis Honeydam Kay McGew George Ten Here Moore Nathan Grow

Hampton Institutes BAEDS POR TRATED Aevry Interesting Lectare

A late evening lecture at Hampton Institute chapel showcased views of the campus and student life. Turner Chaplain spoke on Hampton and Smith with a Pierce aid, followed by songs from Hampton cadets and a collection for a charity fund.

Gigi Crescent Avenue Hurch Turner Hampton Jie toMmith Pierce Optioun Hamptton

Fragmentary OCR: Political Letter Fragments Surface

Readable fragments describe a Washington association with a tax speech, mentioning T. FPL letters and alleged plagiarism. The text cites David B. and Jacob A. with a reference to John T. and Elizabets Journal as sources for copied ideas.

Washington T. Fpl ILE David B Jacob A John T. Would Jauer E —Elizabets Journal

Plainfield Dinner Brings Metropolitan Officials Together

Superintendent 3D Pree and assistants F Green P Wentworth from Eilenberg Alpeereary B Marin Maller K and others joined a dinner and social chat at W J Stephenson on North Avenue. Participants included D Denke C H Nid hah J K See Schearer A B King U Waiting and A Arnold from Plainfield and nearby areas.

Lue Tnauronee Marin Plainfield Wad Maller Brunswick Denke Schearer King Vad A. Arnold This City

Seventh Day Baptist Churc invites study of world faiths

At the Seventh Day Baptist Church, tomorrow at eight, Rev De A Elim offers a comparative study of sacred books and the conduct of life. Attendance is cordial, with an evening featuring world religions and related sermons. Price 25 cents a box, for sale by LW Randolph, 2 West Front Street.

Bekkian Warnice Bakre Brulsen

Local Town News Struggles and Social Ties Amid Weather

Sunday gatherings, church events, and council notices fill a patchy report from town. Mentions of Sureller and Mrs Joba, John Tingley visits, and a fragile health update for BH Van Middies-Terorth frame a tale of daily life.

Change of air for the heart of Rome healer in Pinfield

An advertised physician from Rome offers daily consultation at No. 144 Orchard Ave for all diseases of the lungs head nerves skin and blood. Treatments claim radical cures for tumors rheumatic and nervous conditions and chronic complaints. Epilepsy and stomach liver kidney and bladder issues are listed among covered ailments with a promise of relief without pain or business disruption.

Buaineer

Smuggled Pamphlet Offers Medical Cures for Sale

A brittle pamphlet promising easy cures and reliable medical formations is distributed widely and offered for free to any address or by request through an office. The flyer mentions a sponsor named Sood Creanent and hints at broad availability.

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Fragmented Local Notice Points To Public Sale

A damaged OCR fragment outlines a local public sale with partial readable items including action and involved officials. The text is incomplete but indicates a sale event and municipal involvement.

Suspect Captured After Flight From Brook Mill

Thomas Pond, wanted for conduct and fighting, was captured near Freeh's Mill after a pursuit by Frederickson and Cooney. Officers tricked him into surrendering, as Robinson and others chased him through Somerset Street and Bumm's barn toward the brook and mill. Pond faced multiple warrants on both sides of the river and was apprehended soaked and taken in.

Thomas Pond Jack Moretreft Mont Eco Freeh's Abe Sowervel Atreet Robinson Wre

New Coal Wagon From Delog With Stakes and Heat Feature

Thorpe Ivins unveiled a new coal wagon built by Delog weighing about 1,100 pounds with a two ton capacity and heat adapted for the coal in the tongue. it bears the word break on the fore part and is designed to reduce noise and dust during deliveries for patrons.

Thorpe Ivins Delog

Transcontinental travel rates and schedules described

The fragment describes rail connections from New York to Chicago and St Louis with Pacific routes, noting electric lighting and steam heat on cars, and listing fares such as 16 dollars to Louisville and 21.25 dollars to St Louis with daily departures from New York at 5:00 pm and other connections to California routes.

Roe Washington New York Chlesga Snd Louis Pines Riles Louleville Calfornia Way

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