20 Aug 1894
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1894
Page
1
A garbled OCR passage spills numerous distorted names, places, and phrases. It loops through references to people, locations, and institutions, creating a chaotic mosaic with unclear events or dates, suggesting a historical newspaper page with heavy scanning errors.
A long list of names and brief travels fills a society page, with residents from Manning, East Pit, Jackson, Newark, and nearby towns visiting, returning, or preparing trips to New York, Asbury Park, and Connecticut. Social events include visits, hostesses, and furniture and prize notices reflect a busy regional social scene.
In a late dispatch from Lominis dated August 30, Britain announces warships to Morocco. The Sultan's forces at Mazagan face siege as Kabyle forces under Mazagan press the assault. the fleet movement follows a recent clash where the Sultan suffered defeat.
A Newark road chase ends when Officer Tarker shoots one of ten thieves fleeing in a wagon after the group attempts to escape on foot. The incident escalates near the city line with gunfire and bystander danger, leaving the thief dead and others wounded, as authorities secure the scene.
Satanita won a tense race notched by yacht meets with shifts in wind and course. Competitors include Robert Cop and the Nab Lightship, with Tempe and West Hang of Kyte Mutitie among the marked lanes. The event featured two attempts and a total distance near thirty miles before Satanita crossed first.
A scrambled report details three men involved in a crash near the Terry Road ferry entrance on Literly Street. The three were knocked overboard but rescued by bystanders including HJ Barrett. river rescue observers assisted.
Fragmentary notice notes 247 new cholera cases and multiple deaths across European regions. Weak OCR preserves names and dates poorly but indicates widespread outbreaks with rising fatalities. Officials warn of continued spread and urge sanitary measures.
An appeal to Altgeld and remarks on local matters fill a night with a Twilight Club meeting delayed by rain. Pigeons released in Newark and a steamer company report a successful return mark a period of activity despite hardships.
The Cr Wheelmen held their third meet on the Crescent Oval with a large crowd, long events, and multiple heats. Notable results include J. W. Conklin winning the one mile heat and A. Kinge taking the final, while accidents injured several riders, yet most returned to racing.
At a late night borough meeting officials voted to curb Justice Cromsley's authority to issue warrants. Constables will serve warrants under Chief Marshal Pangborn, who has handled most of the duties. Cromsley is away and will respond on return until the next session.
A fragment from Plainfield letters praise Dr Lighthill for a decade long illness cure. The writer urges afflicted people to seek his care and offers to share information. The missive reflects local reliance on a physician and community optimism about medical progress.
Mr W E dilie, popular pastor and editor, testifies to a remarkable cure from a severe and persistent pile condition after seeking treatment from Laghthill. He notes long pain and distress, then relief and a return to work, claiming a complete recovery without pain. He urges others to seek Laghthill’s care for similar relief.
A testimonial letter from T R Van Zandt of Plainfield New Jersey claims to be cured of a severe piles condition by Dr Light Hill. He describes intense pain during attacks and credits rapid improvement after treatment. He mentions his cousin W Griggs of Rocky Hill New Jersey as another satisfied patient.
Daily visits available at Dr Lighthill’s office and residence for chronic and complex human diseases, except Thursdays, open to all patients seeking expert medical advice and ongoing care.
An old medical ad claims success in cures for deafness catarrh and head throat and lung diseases. It promises radical permanent piles without pain and other rectal issues treated with equal success. Mental and nervous weaknesses are mentioned as well.
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