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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1891
Page
1
A string of local notices details political campaigns and social events across New Jersey towns. Mentions include the Borough Council meeting, Union County Freeholders gathering in Elizabeth, and the Big Six voting contests, plus community gatherings, church events, and notable deaths in Plainfield area communities.
Regular meeting of the Phowfield Public Library Board on December 2 approved bills for Miss Adams Miss Davie S H Allen P M French and Gas Light Co. Librarian report for November read with amendment credits Smithsonian gifts. Treasurer reported 451.94 balance and authorization to move funds from a special fund to the general fund. Adjourned.
The Courier reports a packed Tuesday election issue and the press scrambling to print. George H. Fountain will discuss civilization at the Y M C A rooms this evening amid demonstrations of stone tools and an Aboriginal exhibit. Reverend J Clement French of Park Presbyterian Newark lectures on Life in the Woods at Crescent Avenue Chapel to aid Adirondack work. Grace Church may be renamed Holy Shanghai as a weather vane shaped like a Shanghai poster decorates the new Seventh and Sycamore Street church construction.
The Elizabeth Journal reports Director Hubbard was yesterday reelected for the twenty seventh time and praised as a vigilant presiding officer. Vanderbeck was also reelected, cited as a valuable member and strong custodian of the county’s interests.
Fourth Ward Second District posted only 368 ballots yesterday afternoon and nearly morning before results were announced. Election officers in that district showed sluggish performance and need prompting.
Mrs J Hervey Ackerman issues invitations for the marriage of her daughter Maria Louise to Robert Rushmore. The ceremony is set for Thursday evening December 17 at seven o clock in Grace Episcopal Church.
John F. Wiechers of this city reports a personal capital loss of 250000 in the bankrupt firm Fighl Lindley Wiechers Co. He also notes 50000 in US Government bonds and 10000 to 15000 in notes left in his desk and in a Cuba business venture, all missing. Lectures by Leon Vincent at Assembly Hall, High School, include dates January 12 Holmes and others through January 21 Emerson.
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