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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1894
Page
2
Fragmented OCR reveals a discussion of political favors shaping elections in fall. It mentions health concerns, typhus fears, and public provision issues. References include Mayor Gilbert Kina and the Board of Health, with notes on dairy farms and inspections.
A man named Wilson recounts an attack near Evuna where three masked men stopped him, searched his pockets, and threatened with a knife and contraption. He will not press charges but seeks help for the trespass and locks. Reports mention a librarian’s 1804 note and other stray incidents.
The page records a variety of town items including weather temps from last year, the 36th New Jersey Hints event at Waverey, and a September outing for a group of youths. It notes the health of the city, upcoming meetings of the Board of Trade, local improvements by Frank Whitey, and a church excursion to Asbury Park. Also mentioned are a street water pipe issue on East Front, possible relocations of Brigadier Evans, and hospital flower donations via the States Express.
A reader letter discusses prewar mosquitos and damp streets blamed on sprinklers leaving standing pools. It mentions malarial concerns, city water issues, and local reactions. The piece also recounts historical notes about Te Tarayan and Arveon heritage, with reflection on civic politics and upcoming local elections.
Residents and visitors in Ras Bam and nearby areas are noted socializing guests, with several visits from New York and Somerville. A fair and festival to raise funds for a sick baby is planned for tomorrow afternoon. The Denciien Lane Tennis Club held a routine meeting, and funeral rites were held for Smith W. Laie with interment at Liliside Cemetery.
Fragmented OCR text describes a Sew Market plumbing issue, local residents and moves, a fire or danger at a bridge, and multiple vague incidents near Seveneh Cley Rapeins and New Brunswick. Mentions Astruty Mark, Washington avenue bridge, coal pits, and a court conduct claim. Names appear garbled.
Yesterday morning G Satteriin of Greenbrook road tried to rise and found his right foot unbearably painful. A sharp excruciating ache followed when he touched it and swelling appeared. He used crutches for much of the day and hoped the problem would improve. Today he reports only slight relief.
Reduced fares offered for a national event in Washington D C from August 27 to September 5 with steamship line departures from Baltimore and Philadelphia. Special round trips via Central Railroad route include return until September 6 and possible extension to September 15. Rates vary by station with Philadelphia at four dollars and Cumberland at six dollars per day equivalents, with further details pending.
Fragmentary OCR note reports Vee Paty and Rev Cuore linked to a local incident at a theater or meeting. Details are unclear but indicate a dispute or confrontation with a business or community group. Further readable names include Mn and Commer in incomplete phrases.
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