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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1893
Page
2
A Plainfield paper lauds its Christmas issue and criticizes a local judge for lenient gambling fines. The piece argues the nine dollar total fines are a travesty of justice and calls for stronger enforcement. It also defends bank stability amid financial stress and urges a new county court house.
The readable portions describe a dinner scene with inviting tables and prices, a mysterious gypsy with an electric bell, and a fairs week with workers content while a cold budget theme appears. The passage mixes culinary, magical, and market elements without a single coherent event.
Local clubs announce meetings to adopt constitutions and by laws including Brotherhood of Holy Cross and Plainfield groups. Social events span December arches and holiday entertainments with church and school audiences, plus a state horticultural society meeting in Trenton. Diphtheria concerns rise among O’Keefe children. a large thermometer and suspects at Shaw’s store attract attention. City Nat Bank directors set January election date. a firefighter lodge sale and Warwick safety price updates noted.
Fragmentary passage discusses soothing remedies claimed to ease local pain and fever. It suggests external applications provide relief if not too serious, then warns that deep illness resists such treatment and may require care beyond topical measures.
A local gathering reviewed the World’s Fair with remarks by L Gemtahie and William H Riley on exhibits and electrical displays. Rev Hobart Clark provided verse and a sermon, while guests enjoyed World's Fair coffee and a selection of viands as William T Broadway noted exclusive rights for serving.
The Crescent Avenue Church explores steam heating as an alternative to four large furnaces and a small boiler for hot air radiators. On cold days current heat exceeds 63 degrees inside, and steam heating may be installed with a rear boiler building to reduce risk in case of accident.
An explosion at William Crook’s East Pith Street hotel, caused by a cartridge, damaged the stove and narrowly endangered Crook’s young child. The report notes Mr Runyon did not supply the coal and clarifies cooperation offered to customers. no liability for the coal-cartridge mix is stated.
The Pennsy lvenia Railroad Company promotes personally conducted tours to the Capital with economical rates: 13 dollars from New York and 11 dollars from Philadelphia, plus small sums from nearby points. The first tour departs New York at 10 am and Philadelphia at 1 30 pm on November 30 with further dates listed, including December 14 26 January 18 February 8 March 1 and 22 April.
The ad claims Dr King's New Discovery speeds recovery from La Grippe and helps throat chest diseases. It notes cures for asthma and hay fever and invites readers to try a trial at W Pharmacy on West Front Street.
The event sees a lively crowd enjoying a pop of bulls eye stove pipe, free company voting, and a parade by the Fife and Drum Corps in full dress. Grand Dictator Feytel inspires attendees while Professor O'Reilly orients dancing with a goldie performance as the fair winds toward a music filled close.
Howard Leggett's clerks faced a large rat in the back room while handling bottles and field goods. Clerks Fulton and Peterson used tools to dispatch the rodent, weighing its carcass at about fifteen ounces of sand meat. An elder observer noted the creature came from the old store years ago and was not a Feld resident.
Finance committee for the Green settled accounts and reported a solid net profit. A. W. Demarest H. Ele Tebert Meecker led efforts to attract about 400 attendees. Wives of the committee members praised their husbands’ work amid church activities and shared duties.
The Pennsylvania Railroad proposes a four day holiday trip to Old Point with departures from New York and Philadelphia at stated times. All-inclusive rates cover hotel, rail fare, meals, and expenses with Hygela Hotel as lodging. Additional tickets include one day board at Hygela with return options via Richmond and Washington valid until January 4 1694. Also tours to Washington on the 14th and 28th offering three days each to view architecture and cultural areas.
A fragment describes Backkien's Arabs Salve advertised as the best remedy for bruises and fever. Mentions L. W. Randolph and a 21 cent price. Readable line hints at product efficacy and sale details.
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