17 Aug 1894
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1894
Page
1
A chaotic legislative action removes town officers and empowers property owners to elect successors. The measure sparks factional clashes as the town struggles with who may vote and how successors will be chosen. A legal challenge and shifting power dynamics loom over the transition.
A garbled report from a county court action describes Justice Cromley’s court proceeding with multiple named individuals and events. The text references hearings, potential delays, and various motions, noting a period of adjournment and references to local officials and witnesses.
A long list of residents and visitors in August notes details moves trips and arrivals. Names include Mrs Hetfield Madison avenue Dr. Pieiabawer Le Grande Asbury Park guest Jacob Melick South Evans New York City visitors Mrs Smith Mr and Mrs A Phillips Grove street and many others with travel between Asbury Park Rahway Lang Branch and Brooklyn showing social activity and weekly visits.
Michael Sraith aged 80 of Ten Mile Row New Haunawick died after a bite on his right hand from a Tevar elbog and subsequent illness. He had been ill for several days with the bite blamed by a physician for his death.
Nenwash Aug 17 A Ded fire started in hotel outbuildings last night from a burning engine attached to a light. The blaze consumed six outbuildings and the flames endangered the main structure. Firefighters battled the blaze, and several men escaped unharmed. The cause was not immediately known and investigations are planned.
A roan daughter of Jobo Callahan died after falling from a baby carriage in front of his Colmar residence yesterday. The fall caused a skull fracture and the infant died within the hour.
The report notes President Cleveland anchored at Gray Gables at 9 12 morning bound for shore visit. Details are fragmentary with unclear names and times.
A garbled notice describes an event at Mantanan Island about a free woman reportedly released at six o clock, with unclear details. The fragment mentions Prof Umpter and references to a penitentiary and a copier, leaving the exact action and people uncertain.
A vast crowd of 15 000 juniors gathered in Asbury Park for a Fourth of July celebration. The Plainfield delegation returned at 10 45 P M after a day of parades, boats, and a humorous mishap on a test ride.
Fragmented classified items list job posts and lodging requests. Listings include bids for a bicycle shop attendant, general labor, boarding for a private family, and rooms for rent with care needs. Addresses and names are partially obscured in the damaged text.
Residents near Green Brook welcomed morning removal of weeds causing a strong odor. Health officials, after a correspondent noted the nuisance in Toesday's Courier, will finish clearing the brook this afternoon to restore a cleaner appearance and reduce obstructions.
Incident at the Poulter Press Works sees office properties cleared and workers moved outdoors after a blaze. Fire crews, aided by bystanders, controlled the fire as the building burned, with an orderly evacuation and initial assessment of damage and belongings.
A social gathering at the Lew residence in Raat Front ree WAL featured guests enjoying a pleasant evening with a nine pin hop and charades. Refreshments were served at 10 20 followed by resumed dancing and further entertainment by performers.
A garbled account describes a troubled local girl named by a surname Witte, with confusion over health and discipline. The fragment hints at medical and family pressures, attempts at correction, and a surreal scene with references to memory, liver, and remorse.
An 1804 notice from Joux Duermion offers testimonial support for Plainfish's oldest and best known residents at Antinaros Place. He asserts gratitude to Dr. rofpondly Li and promises to share any information gathered, stating willingness to place themselves under medical care and authorize further inquiry.
A patient from Rosie New Jersey July 1 1894 writes that after years of pain and failed cures under various doctors he sought Dr Lighthill and achieved a complete cure with no pain or work disruption. The note urges others suffering from piles to consider his treatment and its painless progress.
A testimonial from Mr T R Van Zandt praising Dr Lightthill for curing a severe piles case. He states prior attacks caused extreme pain and sleeping difficulty until treatment began. The note highlights rapid relief and permanent improvement witnessed at Rocky Hill, with support from Dr Lightthill’s professional credentials.
An old medical advertisement claims Dr Lighthill can treat chronic obstinate and complicated cases of the human system at a low office. It mentions deafness catarrh and diseases of head throat and lungs as conditions addressed, emphasizing comprehensive care.
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