14 Aug 1894
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1894
Page
1
An account describes a deadly fire at Perk Avenue with a crewman killed and a potentially painless death noted. Fire did not start at first, some clothing survived, and rescuers searched the site amid charred remains. Witnesses recall a dramatic rescue attempt and the grim toll of the blaze.
A long list of residents and visitors is noted as August social activity unfolds. Names include Mare or Lem Im tener Engineer, Jacob Vai Dyke, Willa Van Epa, Misa Jeanetie Simpaon, and many others visiting relatives or traveling to nearby towns. Towns mentioned include Shie city Mise Emme Cornell in tiaren atreet and Morristown, with several families vacationing or attending events.
A fragmented colonial-era letter to Mis Theede appears in the Tay Courier August 1494 issue, detailing canal plans and surveys associated with a St Marys project. It discusses legislative actions, funding debates, and historical figures, with notes on waterways, vessels, and transport through a Great Lakes route.
A damaged OCR fragment touts an alledged eight part work by Eoerelopandic Inc claiming immense demand and broad influence. It asserts unprecedented coverage of English language resources with powerful impact and compares it to no other volume.
A fragment describes a landlord and tenant dispute from Papwood township with a war tor occasion and a former tenant’s testimony. Mention of Chamberlain's Peis Balm as effective for wounds and burns appears, with references to Parasheah Reynolds and local managers.
A busy day brings a mix of items from a bid for Bend Linen to the Biennial Crescent Division No 13 U R K and a city driver reporting an overturned buggy on Somerset Street. Invitations go out for Newark Letter Carrier Association games at Caledonian Park. Iowa Council degree team rehearses in full costume for four new initiates. Dime Savings Bank directors meet with J W Murray absent. vice president Nuv hard chairs.
A late Courier dispatch reports a village in Prusma named Nie dawedeen hit by diseased herring. Eighteen residents have died and many more are ill, prompting fear and urgent concern across the settlement.
In the Royal Victoria Regata Kron reports Vigilant II could not sail as its land was removed to prepare for tomorrow’s race. The reported issue left the vessel unable to compete in today’s events.
John Quincy Adams, son of Charter Fran ce Avtar, died in the morning at age 61 in Quincy Massachusetts. The obituary notes his residence on Ave 14 and marks the passing as a local loss to the community.
Police warn that any boy calling newspapers after hours at Asevey Park in Augen will be arrested and disqualified. Authorities say the action targets prank calls connected to a Fam event.
John Marks, a hotel dishwasher, found unable to stand and asleep. A young tramp jailed for twenty days. Thomas Brown, charged with wife disorderly conduct, drunkenness, and improper language, held on bail. Louis married Miss Anna Baker in the borough. Luise Sprague bridesmaid. Groom to Baltimore for honeymoon.
Johnston Wilson of East Becond street employed at Scott Presa Works nearly faced severe injury when his sleeve was pulled toward a rolling shaft this forenoon. A fellow worker halted the machinery in time, preventing crush injuries and possible limb loss.
The committee in charge of the matinee races to the Cres crnt Oval on Wednesday August 15 promises excellent carnt and entertaining events. Admission is only two cents, including grand stand, as they spare no pains to make the program interesting.
Casey Bown the Doe Bill Chief Marshal Mangborn reports investigations into a Mor mough dog-esteher case. The text mentions canine exterminations, digestive apparatus, and a sufferer, with references to remedies and nourishment amid unclear details. The fragmentary source preserves strong named entities while omitting many specifics.
Unclear OCR fragment mentions names and places with partial terms. No coherent event or outcome readable to form a factual item.
A fragmentary testimonial from Col Jobs Dietrich, a noted Plainficl known figure, expresses gratitude toward a Dr. and medical care. The brief text mentions Arlington Place and a date in July, with obfuscated details about payment or treatment.
In July 1904 at Central Rosette New Jersey a man recalls a decade of severe piles and enduring pain. After seeking Dr Lighthill he reports a complete cure without pain or loss of work and urges others to learn of this success.
Mr T R Van Zandt certifies that Dr Lighthill cured his severe pile condition after a painful episode that disrupted sleep and mobility. He notes quick improvement following treatment and mentions a cousin J W Z Griggs of Roky Will Nd with a testimonial in Dr Lighthill’s possession.
An ad touts Dr Lighthill offering treatment for chronic diseases of the human system at his office and home in Destress claiming radical permanent cures for piles without detention, plus relief for rectal and other disorders, and mental nervous conditions.
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