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Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1893

Page

2

Controversy Over Morals Lawmakers In Linden Township Race Track Issue

A Linden Township meeting spurs debate on moral regulation and the need for ordinances to curb indecent street and theater visuals. Local officials including Mr McCandless defend town interests while critics urge action against degrading movie displays and racing license practices. Community leaders warn of legal exposure and call for formal protective measures.

Linden Township McCandless Benel Music Hall Hone Umeå Muale City Bench Inter Linden Committee Woll Bgt Linden Blood Horse Racing Association Freok Bergen Viizen

Pension Pending for Long Widow Seeks Clergyman Link

Mrs Meory Starding of the Mountaindale area has sought a US government pension for fifteen years, citing her late husband’s Civil War service. Despite proof of service and marriage on December 9, 1864, the clergy who officiated, Rev. B D Murphy of Brooklyn, cannot be located, hindering eligibility and ongoing monthly pension payments.

Mra Meory Starding Cnuntain United States B.D. Murphy Brooklyn Tinband Mr Murphy

Runaway horse startles Mobbine and boy on Mark Avenue

A young man named Mobbine and a boy faced a near disaster when a spirited horse bolted near the railroad bridge on Mark Avenue at night. The animal lunged as a train thundered by, pulling one rein from Mobbine’s grasp and sending the pair fleeing. The horse then sped up Park Avenue to Seventh Street before being subdued. No injuries were reported, though the two occupants were frightened.

Mobbine Ranaway Mark Avenue Bie Line Robbins Park Avenue Seventh Street

Silent Fear Decorates Bicycle With Posters

Yesterday afternoon Charles Maltby, away from the city, found his bicycle left at the Wheelmen's Headquarters had been decorated end to end with posters by the so called Silent Fear. He rode home at dusk, the bike already adorned, amid a small stir in the vicinity.

Afernoon Charles Maltby Central Avenue

Asbury Park Journal social notes from summer

Various residents and visitors around Asbury Park send updates on travels, visits, and everyday routines. Names include Wetterlein, Gurion Emily, Daley, Smitty, Hines, Mx. Maxsoo, Duncan House, and local officials. The column records outings to Buynton Beach, World’s Fair travels, and nearby town visits, with brief notices of illnesses and community events.

Local notes on residents and court actions

A jumble of short items records A Danhom returning from a mill business trip Mra M A Rhom spending the summer with friends in Hycamare and leaving for New York City Mr S and Mra 4B Paber and family reside on View A venue in Dele Ware Water Gap G W Paber of Nyack visits Mua Aanio KB Paber Y 1 Meveny Bytes Street Comminsinoct Marker home from the World’s Pale trial for wife beating noted for the muml Wes Corporation Counsel Marsh not pressing the matter Michael Welsh with Pat rick Keely on East Street Friday afternoon owed $3 Keely’s son pleads non vult and sentence to be passed later Ewilly 5 arrested no complaint of Mrs Becta for assault fine of $5.

Job Wetteriein Nate Gurion Iemily West Decomd Buynton Beach Mra Daley Bat Pith Street Will Martoday Untakill Mountains Fred E. Smitty Thie City Mra Randolph Dushem Mra F. A Douhem Weat Asbury Park Journal W. A.sebutt Plainfield Hove Duncan House Neilson Edivow Electric Bl Company Brooklyn M. Duck Jackson Avenue Harry Conover H. J. Hoagland Tle Millstone Restiwence William Crawford Park Avenue Musa Lizzie Doyle Connecticut L. M. Dunavan E. W McGann New Eyer Washington Hock Weber Taterson Tony Vuntrale East Fifth Street William Apgar Evona Visi J. A. Wakley Lorraine G. J. Fairchild North Mainfeld Asbury Rk Nellie Martin Sebring Mille Maye Eiliott Lala McDerwott Louis Neldemeir Misa G. Perkins Anna Bowers New York Climon Minneapolis Muskegon Michigan Chicago Galpe F Fair Grounds Irving L. Brady Greenwood Lake S. VanFleet Penny Orchard Thole B. Horton Woolston & Hockle Weatervell Malford Elizabeth Lockrie Nichola Wem Fifth Steset A. Danhom Millon M. A Hycamare New York City Mua Aanio KB Paber Ubares Seorsacher Murnl Wes Corporation Marsh Michael Welsh Patrick Keely East Street Keely Ewilly

Justice Nash Orders Warrant for John B Verrette

A warrant issued for the arrest of John B Verrette of New Providence on complaint by his wife alleging assault and threats to shoot. A neighbor corroborated some actions though language barriers and poor English required the judge to rely on Sanskrit knowledge to understand the case.

John B. Verrette New Providence Verrette

Amateur baseball clash promises big crowd saturday

A new good batter joins to bat second for Crescenta against the amateur champions this Saturday. Keenan will play in the game and the hosts expect a large attendance as Crescenta is believed unable to play ball. An exciting struggle is anticipated. Also noted are handicapped foot races and store-placing moves by Marsh Ayers Co and changes at a West Front street store. A water spring appeared on West Second street near Park Avenue after hydrant mistiming. The Seventh Day Baptists at Milton held their largest conference, with David E Titaworth delivering opening remarks.

Crescenta Keenan Priges Hallock & Davia J J. Kenney Ass Collier Charles Smith Uve Joe Lee J. Dowee J. J. Kenney J. Dav Jodees Marsh, Ayers& Co Dime Savings Bank Pacific Mail and Tos Company New York Henry T. Williama West Front Street West Second Street Park Avenue Seventh Day Baptiste Milton David E. Titaworth

Fall Injures Boy at Somerset Street School

A boy named Frank Foster from Monong avenue fell from the second floor addition of the Somerset Street School into a cellar where he struck a heap of sand. Janitor MacDonald carried him home and a doctor was summoned. No bones were broken but he was severely bruised.

Frank Foster Monomg Avenue Somerset Street Frank MacDonald

King s New Discovery for consumption and coughs

Advertises King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds with guarantee or money back. Mentions trial bottle at L W Randolph's Drug Store No 21 West Front Street and a Chesapeake and Ohio train service with first class limited rates from Elizabeth to Cincinnati.

King le Grope L W. Randolph West Front Street Chesapeake & Obie PF. PF. V New York Cincinnati Louisville Washington New Express York Chicago St Lous Riggs Polita Elizabeth Olpetnaatl Sis

Amvoemest Notes On Border Line Craft Work

The Border and Line by Charles Todon and Eaves of Newaio praised for high quality and fine colors. The firm plans to display at Music Hall or Monday night, with strong consumer appeal and admired craftsmanship.

Charles Toodon Eaves Newaio Sid Ae Charles P Ae Aden Hannah Rk Hazen Brewatrix Music Hall M. FR Leavitt Foilles Bergere Paris Colombia Ballet Alimmbra

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