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Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1894

Page

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German Choir Benefit at Sunday School Hall

A German Reform Church entertainment was staged to benefit the Sunday school. The program featured choir performances, a play titled Siveh the ebur ee, and a varied lineup with several solos and duets. Audience members praised the well-rendered music and orderly proceedings.

William Tell Dae Mekhi Mine Ben Moa Hagid Mirek Weillai Tenner A. Alventaln Henao Millowml Wi Bmrivons Ey Steene Cere Acteentiares Wolf Oneer Uae Vanderwer Shlemaph

People and Places Across August Social Ties

A busy August feature lists residents visiting and returning, with many addresses and trips. John Venne Florne spends a week at Asbury, Somerville and several locals from Somerville, Park Avenue, East Pitty Street, and Watchung Avenue are noted for visits, trips to Ocean Grove, Atlantic City, and Hudson Deck Chanders. The column records neighbors, weddings, and family travelers, detailing short absences, returns, and cordial gatherings in a lively city beat style.

John Venne Florne Asbury Mark Charles Tunster Somerville A. Vreeland Solomon Praig Heshroud Helita Creerent Avenue

Late News Tied to Labor Strike and Burglary

A late news item reports that L V Beerbower Pottery Company workers face a McKinley bill wage cut to 2.25 and 3. any day reductions spark a strike risking plant closure and 230 layoffs. Another note covers Predenck L Schweitzer breaking into the Coronul House in Bedford Avenue and Taylor Street, firing a shot at a thief and leading to arrest and trial.

Eurasern S.J Toe L Beerbower Pottery Company Ahadows McKinley Klinmoo Courier Predenck Lchweitzer New York Coronul House Bedford Avenue Taylor Street Ritter

Army officer’s death by own hand reported in Oklahoma

Special dispatch from Enid notes Lieutenant Josaph Rathburn of Company F near the fort died by self-inflicted gunshot. The incident, not confirmed as foul play, is under Army inquiry with details limited to the officer’s crisis reports. Local authorities were alerted and investigations continue.

Tener O. T Josaph Rathburn United States Thee

Trial Trip of New U S Cruiser Cincinnati

The new United States cruiser Cincinnati started her first cruise on her trial trip from the Brooke Navy yard. The ship heads out to sea for speed and seaworthiness testing as part of her commissioning preparations.

Davenport dies at Long Island College Hospital

James P. Wort, editor father of Joan Davenport and former United States Supervisor of Elections, dies in Long Island College Hospital at 4 o clock in the morning according to The Whorer New Youhs dated August 24.

New Yous James P. Wort Joan Davenport United States Klertions Long Island College Hospital

Willie Day Dies by Own Action in Woods

Five mile champion Willie Day was found dead this morning in the woods near Uhie. Police report he committed death by his own hand as authorities study the general deviation bill and ongoing appropriations debate. Local events note a birthday party for Der Joang Ireal at Vine Street with several New York guests and a planned drinking fountain installation on Somerset Street West Front, inscribed by the Local Union P.A. LE.

Spalth Willie Day Uhie Mornog Henglog Mina May Keely Vine Street der Joang Ireal Miases Berkhan Mise Minnie Pitagerald New York Mise Mamie Seeer Sarah Pierson Mint Minnie Hanson Andrew Varoey Mise Keely Somerset Street West Front Canton P A LE

Change of the Hour for Charles Schermerhorn Service

The funeral service for Charles Schermerhorn Jr has been moved from eight o'clock this evening to 7:30 o'clock due to Rev G Kennedy Newell's availability. The change follows the Reverend's scheduling.

G. Kennedy Newell Charles Schermerhorn, Jr

Justice S488 Court Case Adjourned This Week

A garbled note reports Kenny v. Lynch on a contempt case adjourned for the week. A resident found a bottle of Chamberlain's product by a former tenant and the label mentioned uses for burns.

Kenny Va. Lynch Coninset Oaresent Chamberlain's

Vastly Mixed Local News Briefs and Events

A busy bay's record and various notes fill this page. Temperature extremes reached 89 and 84 with last year’s marks 78 and 59. Vaen Emborgh Son plans a large three day sale. Traction Car No 144 was moved to Newark by Jaeger’s four-horse truck after four months in town. Alcohol price hikes loom due to new Larif legislation. Edeall reports a lineal display of five o'clock teas and brass wares at half-price compared with elsewhere. A surprise party with Japanese lanterns, music, recitations, and dancing ran late. about forty attended. Mrs Mary Howard of West Fourth St was carried from the incursion train depot with a spasmodic attack after arrival from Asbury Park. Doctor Pro pasco attended. Playwrights George Thatcher and Harry Emmet altered About Gotham. critics say new version will be a success. Central Lodge mourned Fr M W Collier’s absence. telegram arrived canceling his appearance.

William White Somerset Street Newark Jaeger Miminfeld Alny Edeall George Thatcher Harry Emmet Gotham Music Hall Carroll Johnson George

Warren Chapel Seeks Aid For Female Weakness Cure

A fragment describes a physician Dr. Peron offering a cure for female weakness and related debility at Warren Chapel. The text mentions prescription, restorative care, and promises relief, with the doctor guaranteeing a cure. The readable portion attributes treatment and remedies to a New York physician.

Pievers Paine Jadent Touk Peron Guar Ankers

New Evidence A Piattering Testimonial Prom Osi Jo Be Dietrich

In Plainfield a testimonial speaks to the gratitude felt toward Dr ithill for ten years of care. The testimonial emphasizes the physician's skill and dedication in treating ailment and enabling long term support. The speaker, Joan Dirraica, offers to share any information possessed when contacted.

Dietrich Plainfield Gmest Ithill Joan Dirraica

A Happy Experience Testimony From a Bygone Rosette Patient

A handwritten testimonial from July 1 1894 praises Dr Lighthill for curing a ten year pile suffering of a Rosette New Jersey resident. The writer credits the treatment with ending pain and distress and restoring vigor, noting the doctor could perform relief without delaying work.

Dr Lighthill Promises Cures for Deafness and Catarrh

A fragmented ad claims treatment for deafness catarrh and headaches at a medical office and residence. It asserts permanent cures for piles and other diseases with unspecified methods, promising quick relief and equal access to care.

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