Revival talk and trolley risks shape Plainfield era
Local editor notes weekly religious meetings in Rahway and Plainfield hinting at a broad revival in 1894. It urges united church action, cites Rev B Pay Mills and Mr Crane, and highlights effort across missions and the M C A, while warning Plainfield to watch trolley safety and economic effects on city life.
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Courier
Ita
Plainfield
M.C. A
Crane
Rahway
B. Pay Mills
Local notices and community happenings in a small town
The town reports ground broken for a residence valued around 85000 on Fairview avenue for Benjamin Mill. Street improvements reach Park and Northwest with stone work laid by nine in the morning. A skating accident near Hyde's pond leaves Neumale briefly trapped but rescued from thin ice. High School plans a Christmas commemoration concert by a double quartet from the best singers. Friendship Lodge and Rebecca chapter host events with local impersonator Lew Mattox performing. Perseverance Lodge notes a small work session led by Edward Bowmen. Public school and local industry updates mention a shutdown of the Food Tool Works from Friday night to January second. Severe weather causes city schools and high schools to operate one session yesterday.
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Victor Wheelines
Suheekar
D. Smith
Fairview Avenue
Benjamin Mill
Park and Northwes
Ubin
Neumale
Hyde's Pond
Ace
Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor
Congregation Church
I. Goodrich
Friendship Lodge
Rebecca
Howell Division
Lew Mattox
Darkey
Perseverance Lodge No 74 EK
Angerbauer
Lewis
Clenich
Piain Scidh
Porous Plasters Promote Soothing Relief Claims
An old advertises Porous Plasters claiming soothing effects for local pain and general relief. It asserts their non irritant nature and usefulness for stitches, weakness, or lameness, suggesting universal applicability and repeated tests of effectiveness.
Iyerum See up Program in Postry and Laughter
The Past of the Organisation was rec recrested and put forward with prophesied images. Charles Moore, the President, opened with a brief purport and the Secretary gave an outline of history. Clarence Salth recounted the High School history of the past three years, with reminiscences of old members. John Whiting delivered oracles from Sibylline leaves in verse and presided, assigning the gavel to the President as a symbol of office. Clark and Marsh provided music including a greeting gleefully rendered. The attendance was good and the anniversary celebration drew hearty applause.
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John Whiting
Ike
Mesara
Clark
Marsh
The Somerset Fraternal Meeting Reopens Debate and Banquet
Somerset Council No 104 U A M hosts a lively gathering with four applications, three approved, speeches by T H Karzhals and others, songs by Frank Haviland, and a controversial discussion on the negro race. Banquet follows, with lively wit and a grand table spread, ending near midnight.
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BR Thorn
Frank Haviland
X Soepperd
Ann Divab
Music Hall Tonight Delights With Five Hundred Nights Run
The article praises a successful five hundred nights show in New York, supported by critics and featuring Live men like Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll. Miss Phoebe Davies portrays the charming lead, backed by Philip Ray as a monologist, drawing an appreciative audience at Amsemest Music Hall.
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Music Hall
New York
Robert G. Ingersoll
Pbabe Davies
Philip” Ray We Ee
Monologiste
Goa
Herald
Uncertain fragment on Dr King discovery mention
Fragmentary notice mentions Dr King and a discovery claim, unclear scope and context, with no concrete events or dates to anchor the item. The readable bits reference a medical or health product but lack verifiable details for a summary.
Dr Kennedy's Favorite Remedy Advertised for Kidney Ailments
An old testimonial proclaims kidney and urinary troubles cured by Dr Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. The signer claims severe three year suffering, weight loss, and restored health after using the product, urging others with similar ailments to try it, asserting possible cures within medical reach.
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New Hampshire
Court House Dilemma in Union County
The Eligabdeth Journal argues over replacing the old Union County Court House. It questions whether funds spent on repairs justify keeping the aging, unsightly building versus constructing a new, more efficient and beautified facility, noting long-standing maintenance costs and future expenses.
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Union County
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Court House
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Boards of Freeholders
Prodigal First Presbyterian Services and Sunday Activities
Church listings show Rev. Charles E Henne preaching at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Prodigal First Presbyterian Church, with Sunday school at 2:30 and a Young People's meeting at 7 p.m. The Trinity Church hosts Rev. Gorse Scheach at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. under “Four Centuries of an Force.” Other notices include WCTU event, Reform Hall services at 9:15 a.m., and Epworth devo with pastor Rev. T. A. X.
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W. Mand
Beinvening
First Presbyterian Church
Charles E Henne
Church of Christ
Ap First Board
D. J
Trinity Church
Gorse Seheach
Pepere
Heavenly Rest
Clinton Avenue
Page
New Yorker
Reform Hall
Aruiss Batre Pay Guarantee for Satisfaction or Refund
A garbled notice advertises a guaranteed satisfaction or money back offer, priced at 25 and involving a sale by L. W. Randolph at 1 Weet Frost. The text is unclear but indicates a consumer guarantee and a product or service for sale with a refund promise.
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L. W. Randolph
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