Fragmented 19th Century Parcel of Local News
A garbled miscellany reports weather near 50 degrees, railway gauge changes, bicycle riders at lake and store window displays. court case against James Muldowny for alleged selling. Camers Club slides and Lantern State Haverclunge at High School. theater plans at Mosie Hall and English Company at Mane Hall. odd anecdotes about bicyclists, police life, and local anecdotes.
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Penesylvania
Atay
Lake Ande
van Crocery
James Muldowny
Hegel Aquor
Codoquin
Camers Club
Aud
F. Smith
FRE Missing Since November 11 Captain Grant Letter
Captain Grant received a letter from New York describing a missing man sought since November 11. The suspect is about 31 years old, 5 feet 8 inches, dark brown curly hair, fair skin, weight around 170 pounds, wearing a black gaiter and dark brown overcoat with a gold banting rape watch and cash. He may have had cards. Contact Charern & Lary, 424 Broome Street, for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
H. O'ffrien
New York City
Caplio
Herm of
Charen & Lary
Anatera
Broome Street
Cote Mn
Board of Education Considers Single Session High School
The regular monthly meeting discusses the absence of Dr Huribut and President Babcock, vote to hold a single High School session from 8:20 to 1: p.m., and to supervise noon meals. Probasco outlines school building proofs for the Colombian Exhibition and preparations for exhibits from Grammer and High Schools.
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Huribut
G. H. Babcock
Wiselty
Board of Education
Mexzsom
Bin
Papdte
Provesco
Mien Delano
Jonor
Marlon
Maxson
Gramour School
Assembly
Franklin School
Trenton
Chicago
Sam Allen Charged in Stolen Rig Case in Newark
Sam Allen and Jack Sullivan were arrested in Newark on suspicion of stealing a horse and wagon owned by Mrs William Sullivan of Weert Thitreat. They allegedly offered the rig for sale in Harricon and Springfield then tried to sell the entire outfit in Newark. The pair were held on $200 bond each awaiting grand jury action. Mayor Gilbert announced a renominated candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Sullivan
Weert Thitreat
Loc Sport
Sam Allen
Jack” Sulliven
West Third Street
Newark
William Sullivan
Allen
Sullivan
Harricon
Springfield
Hiveryman
Grant
Mra
Plainfield
Heth
Hackman Patrick Lynch
Dr. Long
Deaths by Morphine Poisoning in New York and Burial in Hillside Cemetery
The bodies of J Ross Paulkses and J Ross Faulkner were reported to have died by morphine poisoning in New York. Faulkner, a former chemist, died at Bellerou Hospital and autopsy by Dr Alfred Loomis confirmed morphine poisoning. Funeral services for Faulkner were held at 11 o clock this morning at Hillside Cemetery, attended by immediate family. The Courier notes political campaign activity with Candidate Coddington promoting a literary bureau and party commentary about endorsements and journal support.
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J. Ross Paulkses
New York
Wee
Hillaide Cemetery
Ehis
J. Ross Foulkner
Bellerou Hospital
Bie
Coursne
Alfred L Loomis
Faulkner
Faulkiller
Hillside
Pars Club hosts masked ball for members in December
Under guidance of Mrs. W J Roome and Mr W J Saunders and Mr Mrs G GC Evens an informal deuce will be held by the Pars Club for members on December 14 from 830 to 12 at the Part Club House in the evening.
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Vary & Fay
Pretty Girl
al Mosie Hall
Mane Hall
France
Brabant
Helga
Gounrié
Grreman
Alun Counell
Pentti
Pri Tnt
Plainfeld Cornet Band
Sucogerbund Hall
O'Reilly
Coane
New Brunswick
West Prout Aires
W. J. Roome
W. J. Saunders
G. GC. Evens
Pars Club
Fire destroys several stores in Miller Building blaze
A lengthy fire at Freeman's drug store and surrounding shops in the Miller Building caused extensive damage. Fire companies from Elizabeth Wentfield Gazelle and others responded, with losses estimated around 40 000 to 50 000 and most buildings being frame structures. Insurance is thought to cover most of the property loss.
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Preeman
Elizaveth
Rene Bape
Lheil
Gazelle Engine
Fra
Freem
Freeman
Miller
J. C. Hummer & Son
J. Irving
Uateher
J. Sewards
George Reach
Rolls Engine Company
Elizabeth
Maller
Charles Pritt
Phillip Jubo
Luas
Reciprocate Plea Faces City Judge Vote Letter
A fragment describes Charles Wiliams pressed for support in exchange for favors. A letter from Willian A. Cos ington asks for vote for City Judge, urging reciprocity and personal courtesy. Polls reportedly open at five o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wiliams
Elizeben
Willian A. Cos
Ington
Elizabeth Field Club and Pioneers Bowl in Weekend Match
The Elizabeth Field Club defeated the Pioneers 200 by Davin leading with a 200 while Tuck er Barber and Morrell stood out for the Pioneers in a close league game before weekend spectators. A political note urges a vote for John Ulrich, praising his service.
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Elisabeth Field Clubs
Piansars
Hiusabeth
Elizabeth Field Club
Pioneers
Devoii
Davin
Tucker
Barber
Morrell
John’ Ulrich
Abi
Sp. Br
Tobin
Morrell Barber
L. Meyer
Armstrong
V. Meyer Bauer
R Davie
Whipple
Devine
Drake
A. Biveh
Eckerson
McA
Pooping Toms and Peeping Tota Scare City Crowd
A fragmentary report describes a gang nicknamed Pooping Toms haunting the Music Hall rear yard and disturbing residents. A German named Tens, an apparent member, is noted among those involved. The text is incomplete and offers little verifiable detail beyond these rough labels and actions.
Local readers note rising train ride thefts and voter pleas
A fragmented derailed piece discusses youths repetitively riding freight trains, police laxity, and a call for stricter action to curb the trend. It transitions to a political commentary urging German voters to back Ulrich for City Judge, warning of Plainfield’s party balance, followed by a public bicycle census plan by W. H. Rogers and Frank Ham to count wheel ownership and riding habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainield
Boroagh
W. H. Rogers
West Fifth Street
Plainfield
Wheelmen's Paradise
Frankham
Capham
Irish Arrival Truncated by Saloon Visit Tale
A recent arrival in the city, known as Mike the Irishman, entered a saloon on Saturday and ordered a drink. The bartender questioned him about the order, but the dialogue is garbled, with fragmented names and unclear details about motives or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Roome-Soddenly Interview Highlights Family Convenience
Fragmentary notes mention interviews and a focus on family convenience. Key names and events are unclear in the unreadable text. Further readable details are needed to craft a precise card.
Take Warning Notice of William A Cod dington Ad Claim
Take notice that William A Cod dington who presents himself in these columns as no politician and an upright man is making a public self advertisement. This notice records his claim as described in the readable column text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Coddington
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Ton Evert
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Origin A Nye
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Fieeral Terviews
Svelok Am
AL Soren
Gowter
W. P. Smith
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Craig
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William R. Cod
North Plainfield
Howard A. Popes
East Front
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L. M. French
Carriage Repository
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