19 Apr 1894
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1894
Page
1
Samuel Brower, a well known elderly resident, was badly hurt Monday in a wreck that fatal injuries. He died at his bedside hours later. Brower, described as a temperate man and loyal friend, will be remembered for his charity and kindness as a faithful neighbor. Funeral services scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
Report notes the Education Cost fill known as Sepure Ul title won favorable reception. It records Mr Voorhoes making an earnest appeal to defeat or modify the amendment, arguing against excessive expenditure and urging restraint on public funds. The committee or body issued a remediating order closing the matter.
Announcement from the Agricultural Department in Washington details free seeds for readers of the Courier. Seeds are described as the choicest variety and may be picked up at the office. first come, first served. Call for details and pickup arrangements.
Fragmentary text describes a upper council or dome event with a masquerade committee, a roll for a warpetn below the gun of order, and invitations by a Mrs Westy and Miss Foseenee Paleo. Mentions a next cornet and under committee duties.
Broken OCR text describes a misdirected escape that narrows the path for a freight removal. A passenger ring and an approaching brace are mentioned, with engineers and a bell noted as part of the confusion. The readable fragments point to a derailment or near collision during freight handling.
Fragmentary OCR of a court notice reports a drunkenness case involving individuals named inexactly. Details of location and outcome are illegible, with key names and actions obscured by garbled characters. Further readable specifics are not present in the provided fragment.
An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as a preventative and cure for attacks. It notes relief for various symptoms and lists 25 and 50 cent bottle sizes available at Reynolds Pharmacy on Park and North Avenue, with manager Armecrong.
Montclar reports sixty typhoid cases while Reform Club hosts a gathering at Reform Hall. Circus posters hint at a forthcoming show. Hope Chapel youths plan a social, and Dan Van Winkle of Central Avenue starts a new furniture business. Remains of Charles Miller. local gale repairs on South Avenue. college-style lectures and auctions by J Carey on West Front Street. Various church meetings, road conditions, and storm damage noted. Dekinps New Discovery ad promotes a free trial bottle.
Michael J. Watson of Grant Avenue was found guilty of selling liquor to a man in a case that stretched through the trial last evening before Judge W. A. Coddington. The prosecution and defense sparred over admissible evidence as Deputy Collector Lawrence Green testified to a prior liquor purchase from Watson. After about two hours of argument and witness testimony, the jury convicted Watson. he faces a 100 fine and up to 30 days in jail, with Bolles filing an appeal. Other local briefs note social events, recoveries, and community notices.
A social gathering at Miss Nettle Kreit’s home on West Front Street featured music vocal and instrumental and a tasty collation. Present were Russell Jolson William Cook Lambert Bodine Chean eey Colthar Mua Sheppard Ilesele Ne Maginols Miss Biram and Mise Mattio Cook.
The Supreme Court declared the liquor law unconstitutional with all justices concurring except one, in a decision delivered April 15 from a cover view in the district.
The Vigilant, defender of America’s pace, to George Gould and his brother Howard. Tobin bronze boat cost the Morgan-felsin syndicate 810,000 in a race worth 625,000 in prize.
The Senate approved Beamer Robertson's bill to repeal the law of 1292 and remove New York City Hall from New York City Hall Pars. The measure setting April 13 as the effective date advances, reflecting political maneuvering around city governance and historic statutes.
Nostuamrrox, Mass April 19. Ellen Manilow of Wemteht Nody for ineely of Awherst, Maow., a woman, was committed to the State Hospital there after the Sheriff spent half a day seeking her. She sought release by the Supreme Court from guardianship imposed by the Probate Court. She lost the case and was ordered confined.
A fragment from The Study to Manger presents a caustic critique of art and its makers. It mocks viewers and artists amid verbose, surreal phrasing and references a German master Meyer von Dremen. A note promises access to the full piece for a small Courer payment.
Members of the Union Quanty Country enjoyed an informal monthly dinner at the Casino Jest night. Music after the courses lifted spirits, while local buyers praised Chamberlain's Balm for rheumatism and aches. Pierson, druggist, urged sales at Reynold's Pharmacy Park and North Avenue.
The Weanesaay rigur aprushin with 30 pieces will furnish the music for content and Professor Gutumen's Orchestra of 12 pieces will direct the music for dancing. Concert begins promptly at 7 p.m. and dancing immediately after the concert. Concert ticket 25 cents. Tickets for sale at Gattman's cigar stand and at Lickel's office at the theater.
Fragmented OCR outlines a local education notice about keeping a training school open during a period of disruption. It mentions drawing and manual training classes and contact details for payments and enrollment, with references to a Meeting House and local addresses. The text is garbled but centers on ongoing class offerings and a community effort to sustain the institution.
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