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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1894
Page
8
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A mangled excerpt discusses consulting old reference books to verify rights or risk passing by matters, harming business and intellect. The text suggests a shift away from this old practice, noting diminishing usefulness of such caution.
A sorrowful report describes a child’s death near the shore amid a family vacation. Authorities and locals await further details as a body fragment is recovered, while relatives grapple with grief and confusion about the missing child’s fate. The Ryder family, visiting from nearby, returned home and learned a new clue had emerged, heightening concern over the incident.
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Police officer faced suspicion after alarm duties caused a disruption in the station. John Kinly and John McGowan were jailed for fighting and drunkenness on Bouton avenue. Jane Barry was discharged for indecent language. A lightning strike near Rok Building startled East Fink street residents and frightened a man feeding chickens.
A structure described as formerly Spencer's on the mountar back of Scotch Main, at Johnston's Drive, was destroyed by fire yesterday with most of its contents burned. No injuries reported. Fire crews are investigating the cause and extent of the loss for the owner.
Report from New Market describes riders including Miss Addie Weaver and Ross of this city encountering stones thrown at them while cycling on country roads. Unknown attackers struck as they passed, leaving cyclists shaken but uninjured though bicycles damaged.
In Justice Bash's court a grand jury awaits action. Details mention surety for Marr and a raid from yesterday related to community affairs. The passage also references New York v Cloetanat and Lowerina, along with a rail schedule involving Pennsylvania Railroad and a departure from Wash arn toward Lerasevtile with uncertain times and fares.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Monday afternoon gathering at Central and mentions extreme temperatures six and sixty nine, rainfall totals, street flooding, and repair work after a washout. References to a horse removal by a veterinary, a West Frow Street music route, a funeral, and a large water pumping operation are included along with various weather and transit mentions.
A reported rail accident involving the Delaware and Bound Brook Railway on the Philadelphia extension of the New Jersey Central left 82 injured and seven killed. The chaos disrupted trains, with multiple injuries from car couplings and crossing mishaps, while many residents and visitors in nearby towns attended funerals and handled personal notices.
Readable OCR fragment describes stock and produce market activity with mentions of prices and trading patterns. It references a regional market area and seasonal shifts affecting commodity notes. The text hints at rail transport and weekly summaries though details are unclear.
A garbled report describes a complex conspiracy trial involving a witness who confessed to perjury after two years of silence. It references a plan linked to a house and barn arson, a suspect named Mary, and multiple alleged accomplices, with mentions of trials, witnesses, and punitive sentences including ten years in prison.
A fragmented dispatch recounts a series of unrelated items including a prisoner in Panama, a revived telegram about a steamer reunion voyage, a relief expedition near Messe Bay, and a court conviction in Grand Junction road area. Some lines mention a fatal accident with a grievous injury to a child, while penalties in the malls case were contested.
Feboard Company advertises Gilmore's Aromatic Wine bottled in stock at 61 00 per bottle from 114 East Frotsroet. The odd spelling suggests a historic newspaper ad showcasing available product with price.
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