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Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1893

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City Council meeting adjourns amid election talk and repairs

The group reviews street and utility issues ahead of Monday elections. Key items include repairs to Grant Avenue and West Second Street, hydrant pipe work, tax record handling, and a court move over water company terms. Several petitions and resignations are debated as officers urge timely bill submissions.

Gomer Peveral Messrs. Preave Frost Jeausum Fom Tramond Rushmore Grant Avenue Second Street Willam Buliman Lum Opin Fred Lownallury Johnston Avenue Loansbury Abel Wat Con Bitter Eo Finance Chaddier W. Riker Plain‘Aree Railway Company Hest Avenue Ety Hue bin Pluve Bat Vront Street Eugene A Laine Pat Whalen Peta Sithwel Pollet Ity Tre Word Perloent Fr Thes Gies UK Handiman Eviekeon Wien Bie Connell Mmiunlay Tia Pequesta Fo W. Kanyon Pee Counridmen Lee Gilert International Fur Company Guy Gierk Cou the Courier Tte Trinity Reformed Church Sunday School Asbury Park Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church St Dunellen Chagrio Charles Lyman Petrie Wood Oew Insurance Orin Lyman Losirers Mademe Letom Wihrery Getty Ube Creek Kiteen Roevius Method Inmelien Sebring’s Park Avenue Grant Jace Frost Tila Mre. Taylor Nunellen Mra Mulfyrd New Market Hospital Yestterday

Beart of Education Attends Its Rennae Mastices and Bills

The board reviewed the Assessor bill of 962.12 and rent for Wadsworth property 53.43 with broker deduction 13.83. Reports showed 4041.03 back taxes deposited, bonds and insurance notes discussed, and a tie to teacher salaries. Christmas vacation set December 23 to January 1 with reopening January 2.

Beart of Education Rae Joseph Wall Wadsworth Dilla Maxson Collestor Johnson I- Lornat Firat National Bank Freeh Moon Life Insurance Company Irving Frnance Finch Robert Walker Irving Seiwor Henry Pugh Walker Getling Muddy Parcoia Ul Pay Profesor Maxaon Publo Maxton Thompson Weahington

Willis 18 Waiting In Hawaii Newark Dispatch

Community notes from San Francisco report Willis delaying action as he submits new contingencies to Washington regarding the Hawaiian situation. Local items mention a Lorain Street purchase, a railway man’s return from New Jersey after his mother's death, and other town happenings.

San Francisco Hawaii Ieteter Willis United States Washington

Dainties for Charity Cake and Candy Sale

The Young Daughters of the King of Washington Park host a charity sale this afternoon at Mrs. Charles A Reed’s residence 27 Myre Avenue. Tables display cake candy and jet stationery for sale proceeds benefit charity. Mrs Reed’s dining room hosts the event run by Miss Haviland Miss Hattie Ledge and others through six o clock.

Hattie Ldage Mine Paber Mise Thompson Miss Torn Muss Behreve

Voting Today Low Turnout Noted Across Wards

The notice reports light polling today with turnout lighter than in November. A significant price cut is described for Park Avenue with major sales on ulsters overcoats and men’s and boys’ outerwear.

Be Bring Park Avenue

Worn wheels force shutdown of Somerset Street tramcar

Superintendent Adelmann explains that car No 1 was removed from the Somerset street line due to severely worn wheels from grinding on the rail. Car No 2 will replace it, but both cars face imminent replacement as rails on the branch wear wheels and cause frequent derailments, raising operating costs for the system.

Superdent Adelmann Plainfield Somerset Street

Drum Corps Parade Led by Vincent Frazee

The Independent Fife and Drum Corps performed in regalia, marching with lively tunes. Vincent Frazee headed the procession, visiting local dignitaries and ending at Bob’s place where the councilman hosted, while observers noted the boys’ open display and lamented music being wasted on the night air.

Vincent L. Frazee Yorke J Snally Bob Conowellman James MarjMue Bistet

Still Alarm Clears Fire in Roberts Flats

A still alarm reported to Steamer No. 2 about 7 45 tonight by a neighbor living on Second Street identified a blaze in the Neighbor family apartments. Foreman Rogers and Smith arrived to find the chimney on fire. the extinguisher sufficed and danger was soon over.

Newsbay Roberts’ Fats Second Street Tie K. B. Rogers C. W. Smith

Injury halts Justice Nadyne after stair slip fall

Justice Nadyne slipped on a slippery step while descending the back stairs to the Bullmen building yard yesterday. He was helped to his office, sent home, and investigators reported a severe leg injury that may keep him sidelined for some time.

Jastice Nadyne Bullmen

Reform Event at Mall Prompted by Christian Endeavor

USHEEED and the Christian Endeavor group organized a reform evening at the mall hall. The program featured recitations, songs, and a piano duet by Kreiting and C. Manchester, with Miss Neuman, Miss Kirch, Miss Freda Sutterlein, and others performing. Proceeds supported hymn purchases and church-related activities.

Freds Satteriela Yarcob Strauss Pane Tae A. Riley Miss & Titi Mus N. Krettlng Jlano Fate Kreitling C. Manchester Bridget McCarthy Bell Ng Marto W Famsberlain Mabel Elis Bilmm Messrs Augustus Bach Willian Chamberlain Fife and Drum Corps

Board of Trade to Take Action on Sewer Ordinance

A special Board of Trade meeting aimed to finalize the petition to the Common Council for sewer ordinance passage and to enumerate unsigned members for action. Absences prevented a definite decision, but the matter will be revisited.

Board OF Trade Board of Trade Tast Common Council

Man Rescued from Runaway Horse on Madison Avenue

William E. Kelvy narrowly escaped injury when a runaway horse veered toward him on Madison Avenue. Westphal, a candidate for council, acted quickly grabbing Kelvy by the coat collar and halting the horse. The brief item notes the heroic rescue and mentions a community appeal in the closing lines.

William E. Kelvy Madison Avenue Coancilaan William E. Westphal Kelvy

Through Pullman Service From New York to Cincinnati

A description of the Pennsylvania Railroad routes from New York to Cincinnati via Philadelphia and Louisville. It lists departure times from New York and Philadelphia, intermediate stops, and estimated arrival times in Cincinnati and other cities. It mentions first class limited rates to Cincinnati and Louisville and navigation via the Washington route with through ticket and checks available.

F. V New York Cincinnati Loaleville Wanbogton New Pennsylvania Railroad Adelphia Cincionati Loamville Clon Bt Louie Cincinnati Express Philadelphia Due Cincini Chicago Nat ‘Icula Ellizabets Loulavilie

Mr Crane Preached at Warren Chapel in Striking Sermon

The sermon at Warren Chapel titled Kaleed from the Dead used biblical death and burial themes from Mark 4 7 and John 11 to illustrate spiritual death. The preacher urged a return to Christ and His truth, condemning present entertainments and urging awakened hearts for salvation tonight.

Mr. Crane Warren Chapel Christ Saljeet

Maggie Cline in Irish Queen at Music Hall Friday

Maggie Cline “The Irish Queen” headlines a Friday night show at OC with Kiow and Erlanger’s comedy, performing in “The Prodigal Father” and a daring rendition of “Throw 4 Down.” The program, under Messieurs Jeffer and Kisw, promises a rare entertainment treat.

Maggie Cll B. J Kiow Erlanger Fiwo MacDonough Messie Jefferson Kisw Berisnyer Maggie Cline C. Bi Jefferson Klaw & Erlany Cireeg Dan Marie Jansen Delmonico Jean Henry E. Dixey Mi Cline Jimi McCloskey Regult Press Leggett

Earthquake Shock Reports Stir Princeton Enthusiasm

A cryptic clipping notes an earthquake shock affecting Princeton and sparked enthusiasm among locals. Details are unclear, but the item references a Sebring Park setting and mentions a mysterious quote about a Joek joke and rising ire.

Landmark Somerset Street Arch Bridge to Be Rebuilt

The arcadia on Somerset Street near the Hillman property is being torn down for a new bridge. The old bridge served twenty years and was built by Bernd Coon. if the replacement lasts as well, it will satisfy local needs.

Beatt Press Philadelphia Somerset Street Hillman Bernd Coon

Committee to arbitrate hotel dispute meets owner

A committee named to arbitrate the hotel dispute will meet soon with owner Mr Hamson to seek a fair settlement. The talks aim to resolve the matter and reach a mutually agreeable entitlement.

Hamson

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