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Newspaper

Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1893

Page

3

Local notices and weather wrap from the county Courier

Readable fragments describe storm damage near Washington street and a broken cover, repairs to Somerset street area, street work including new pavement and gravel, and planned schoolhouse roof work. Also mentions a Jewish New Year service, firehouse training, and community meetings. Weather notes report mild temperatures and scattered showers with 33 percent humidity.

Tasredas North Branch Bath Reidy and Giese Moon Janis Prisbit Céivel No 2 Engine Company E Thorough Ue Company A. Grome New York Heynlger Fem Somerset Street Lee Middie Trinity Clarkson Mandy Leever

Fanwood Man Remains Lucky Loser After Minor Theft

Mr Hoffman of Fanwood had a Mahurtene idet week to lone and puree about 500 while along Metropolitan road Not long later a purse was found and returned. He praised the honesty of the finder and noted the incident without pursuing further action. Meanwhile Heal Amccission reports Have abandoned their Promed excursion and plan to end the working force at the machines Works Bene- Heal.

Mr. Hofman Fanwood Hoffman Ike Es Pood Tol Machine Works Bene- Heal Amccission Wit Hatorday Meeret

Linden track license vote sparks panic fears

The Comrie city faces turmoil after an emergency call and a split Town Commission vote on revoking the track license. Citizens fear an epidemic panic as the mayor urges calm while discussion centers on a bribery claim and potential legal action.

East End Stars Defeat Crescent Juniors In 10 Innings

A long ten inning game yesterday afternoon saw the Stars of the East End beat the Crescent Juniors 6 to 5. Lyons and Winn paced the Juniors with strong batting, Moran and Townley starred for the opposition, and Moran caught behind the plate. The teams split their season series with a deciding clash set for Thursday afternoon at the new field for the State title.

East End Crescent Oloth Lyons Winn Scord Win Wren Town Westfield Aust Morae Sara Oe Nawaty Moran Townley Sutphen

Railroad dispute over damages at Elizabeth depots

The Pennsylvania Railroad and city dispute who pays for damages to properties near the Elizabeth depots. Pennsylvania Railroad refuses to accept full responsibility, while the city already indemnifies the central for damages. the outcome leaves the latter to cover most costs.

Pennsylvania Elizabeth Pennsylvania Rilroad Company Central

Birthday Celebration At Otter Press Engineer Home

Friends and acquaintances gathered at South Second Street residence of Martin Huslner, Otter Press Works engineer, to celebrate his birthday. Gesang and Turo Verein members, with Mr Hoebner among them, offered speeches and songs marking the festive occasion.

Martin Huslner Otter Press Works South Second Street Hoebner

Private coachmen form Coschman’s Club in city

Reports indicate private coachmen in the city organizing a club named Coschman’s. Several meetings have occurred with Quinn’s blacksmith shop on East Fourth Street cited as a gathering point. City families show interest and many express a desire to join the social movement.

Coschman’s Club Quinn's Blacksmith East Fourth Street

Hospital Discharges Two Patients Yesterday

Two patients were discharged from the hospital yesterday. Charles Lew had been treated for a strain contracted from waste lumber and Andrew Anderson suffered from another ailment. both were released in the morning.

Hospital Yeaterday Charles Lew Andrew Anderson

Happy Party at Baynton Beach Stirs Local Little Scene

Fragmentary text shows a cheerful outing by a group calling itself Boynton Tetay. The note mentions travel to Baynton Beach, a lively day, and a child named Cumarta with unclear events. Names and details are garbled, but the tone suggests a casual social gathering and family atmosphere.

Hammeal's Desperate Straits Linked to Tragic End

A Plainfield man, Clark M Hammeal, faces mounting debts and business collapse after borrowing to start a butcher shop. He wrote of disgrace, departed for Chicago, and left letters implying severe distress and possible self harm. Police note he wore a rat-tail button and had no money, with family connections monitored as investigations unfold.

Garrett Hammesfead Joe Seaving Plainfield Clark M. Hammeal Plainfield Union County N. J Chicago Yerborn Staton Hotel

Cranes Count in the Dark On Roadside Assault

A cyclist near Bound Brook is attacked by two wheelmen in darkness. Crane notes the assailants approach without lights, both riders collide with him at speed, one wheel twisted but riders flee. He seeks care in Bound Brook, wounds bleeding, with bystanders applying dressings.

Bound Brook Rem Reedemia Crane

Driver arrested for mistreating hired horse in Newark case

George Wateen's herder was driven by Jim Hedden under the influence in East Front Street Newark. The officer seized the horse after a day of abuse leaving welts and injuries. Hedden faced $10 fine or thirty days in jail as the case was heard.

George Newjork Mr. Watnon Cosh Wateou Herselves East Front Street Jim Hedden Newark Weteou Raokin Or Willacee

Shoemaker Fights Lease After Stopper Factory Move

Property dispute emerges as a shoemaker contends he was not given access to leave the corner lot housing the Dew stopper factory. The occupancy has persisted for months, with the shoemaker asserting a breach of the lease terms and difficulties reclaiming the premises.

Wimal Os Prasoe Shoemakera Uniety Ume Tonto

Local Postings and Anecdotes From Boone Community

A mixed page notes a New York visitor in Boone and describes a storm that toppled poles affecting power and telegraph lines. It recaps a humorous social byplay with a lively young lady and letters of affection among guests, ending in a shared joke during an evening gathering.

New York Boone Bostonco Eee van Vonemmonot H Keen Reliah

Judge Coddertuns Court Room Fight Report

A disorderly brawl occurred on Short Second Street late last night with two men clashing after a dispute. One man denied his name when questioned, and a gutter foul language incident followed, ending without punishment. The text notes a September prior dysentery outbreak at Samee.

Fragmented OCR Item About Names

Readable fragments show names TyGeealy and Reodolph with scattered text about prompts and possible affiliations. Content is incomplete and lacks clear event, date, or location.

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