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Plainfield Courier in Plainfield, New Jersey

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Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1894

Page

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Election returns list city officials and trustees

The notice lists elected officials and officers including Mayor Alexander, Treasurer Alexander Titsworth, Auditor Malford, School Trustees Leander Nell and others, with a total vote count of 1735. The piece criticizes alleged ballot irregularities and calls for scrutiny of the election process.

Adden Safle A. Gilbert James Bell Jane A. Haweet J. Fred MacDonald Be. Ae Arther Scot Annie Die Wile Hee Alexander Tome Biv Veeteins Wiliam D Gray Commissioners OF Appeal Wiliam R .Eeeee Edward C. Malford R. Wee Johan Wames Ee Ee Ee A. Saitzman Irenh Ewe J. Manning Lad John B. Rives Leander N Lovell Samuel Huntington Tod J. Augusus Smith Jacob Grieb Owe Ee Edward Weil W.ge Owto J. Piebler Beaee Steptes A. Grand R Settee Coaries J Fisk Atte William H Moore Frank Gudea Dod Dane Carney Utew Mattox H. Frweigh Justice OF the Peace Lous Peterson James E. Martine W. B. Ayers MacDonald Khan Jer Prats Alexander Mayor J -A. Munbvird Agsés- Alexsander Titsworth Avers E . Malford Au- Mel'zman Rono B Probasco Leander Nell W. G. E Lee Guna C. J. Fisk W. H. Moore Dennis Ouarney W. Amos Moffett Luis Peterson James J. Oakley Nodyne Justices of the Peace

Humors of the Ballots Reveal City Election Chaos

Fragmented vote counts show multiple candidates across wards for mayor and council positions. Voters list names like Van Abtyne Hedden Gratton and others with scattered tallies, hinting at a contested local election and tense ballot activity in various districts.

Puoi Ber Pavers D. van Abtyne Frank Hedden Charles Malinson John Me S O J. Fuk Dutch Dray W. Gratton Timpson Peter Schneider Huntington Frank van

Bret Harte and the Courier News Feature Brief

A brief note highlights Bret Harte as a noted writer in a column from the Courier News. The item references weekend editions and recurring publication days, noting a copyright status and literary focus.

Frightened youths flee dog alarm during night walk

Two young couples returning from a south side dance were startled by a loose dog on Watchung avenue and fled toward Richmond Street. The barking and rattling chain frightened them into a rapid retreat, mistaking the creature for a pursuit as they checked for a safe exit near Sandford avenue. Meanwhile, the Crescent Avenue Church Sonshine Mission Band plans its annual fair for December 15, with Miss Bonnell and Miss Caboone in charge.

Watchung Avenue Gally Third Street Richmond Front Street Gemine Sandford Avenue Sonshine Misson Band Crescent Avenue Bonnell Fit& Street Caboone Waichang Avenue

Prizes Awarded at Entre Nous Club Euchre Night

The Entre Nous Club met at ex Mayor Saunders residence on Mercer Avenue for progressive euchre. Mr and Mrs Evans won the first ladies and gentlemen prize, Mrs Charles Hogan won the second ladies prize, and Henry McGee won the second gentlemen prize. Looch was served at midnight and the gathering ended cheerfully.

Saunders Mercer Avenue Mere Samuel St John McCutchen Evans Charles Hogan Henry McGee Looch

Clergyman Praises Gilmore's Aromatic Wine Cure

Reverend W Hebberd testifies from Warkins Nebraska about his daughter’s chronic headaches orague symptom relief after using Gilmore's Aromatic Wine. He reports previous quinine had only temporary relief and credits the product with immediate and lasting cure.

Warkins Gilmore H. Hebberd East St. Sells Giulmore

Reverend C. E. Herring Receives Call from Brooklyn Church

Reverend Charlies E. Herring of the First Presbyterian Church received a letter last night inviting him to become pastor of a Brooklyn church. The surprise came from that quarter though he has had two or three prior calls from other churches. He has not stated his intentions yet.

Charlies E. Herring First Presbyterian Church R Church Brooklyn

Talk on Mountain Whites by Rev McAtee at First Presbyterian

Rev Mr McAtee of the foreign missions board spoke at First Presbyterian Church last night under the King's Messengers. He discussed the condition of mountain whites in Alabama and adjoining states and urged church aid for religious improvement with a collection taken for the cause.

Mr. McAtee Rheterian Board of Missions First Presbyterian Church Alabama Laken

Bouillon opens at Edsall's Commercial Palace

The Edsall's Commercial Palace opened yesterday with a noon start. Many visitors arrived for sightseeing and repairs to the carpet department where lunch was served. Ladies praised the bouillon, though most found it too delicious for anything.

E‘sall Commercial Palace Munc Bouillon

Deafness Cured by Treating Inflamed Eustachian Tube

Article states deafness can be cured by addressing an inflamed Eustachian tube. It explains the tube’s role in hearing and suggests medical awareness of the condition as a path to restoration of hearing.

Duped Benefactor: Striking Sawyer Exposes Fraud in Wanting Shelter

A man posing as a helper from the Retief Association gained trust of the Smith family in Holmes yard Madison avenue. He promised work and lodging to a brother of Mr. Smith and later vanished after taking pay and leaving the house in disorder. Described as tall and scarred, about 29 or 30, last seen on Park avenue.

George Smith Holmes’ Wood Yard Madison Avenue Retief Association Mr. Smith New York Mr. van Name Grand Street Smith Park Avenue

Man Found Faint on Park Avenue Store Floor After Seizure

A man collapsed in Kilbride's Park Avenue store during an epileptic seizure. Officer Cooney secured the scene as blood appeared from his mouth and a two inch cut was found under the left jaw. Doctors Baltimore and Davis treated him with stitches. he was later taken home.

Cooney North Avenue Kilbride Park Avenue Kilorde Lyme Mr. Kilbride Mand Baltimore Davis

Judge Codwington's Court Clears Disorderly Offender

John Barns arrested last night for disorderly conduct drunkenness and threatening to kill his wife received a sixty day sentence. The crinple Packer, alias Wilson, with one leg was jailed for beastial conduct and fined ten dollars. An ad promotes Heckers Wheat products and a meeting of the Katies Ald Docket 18 105 Masapent of Hail ter is noted.

John Barns Crinple Packer Wilson

Criticism of Anticipated A P A Campaign Sparks Jersey City Letter

A reader letters to the Courier News cites Rev Dr Broddard’s sermon as defense of American liberty and religious tolerance. The author argues against A P A tactics to drive Roman Catholics from Jersey City, warning of spiritual paralysis and sectarian strife if Catholics are expelled.

Courier- News Newgork Sun Sing ‘Dard Jensey City Richardson Broddard A. P.a Jesus Christ Jersey City Mdero Bigory Sister of Charity Blader Rome Hercules Salvation Army Prests Bramhall and Ocean Avenues Charco Goda Deager God Chris Ltian Cristian Yemen PE Burra

Local Real Estate Agent Praises Gas Remedy Cure

Ira P. Wetmore of San Angelo Texas lauds Chamberlain s Gas Cramp and Diarrhea Remedy as a perfect cure for his baby s colic and dysentery. He says the product is essential for his family and worth keeping on hand at home Park and North avenues.

Ira P. Wetmore San Angelo Texas Park and North Svenses

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