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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1894
Page
15
In a smoky Parisian tale, Gauillac and Bernardin clash with insults and threats after a boasting exchange. Big David, a decorated Invalide, mediates and recalls a crucial mission before Lutzen, revealing a shared secret and the cross of honor.
A jumble of humorous dialogue from a historic paper includes a slow train joke about a steer on a trestle and a conductor's quip. It also weaves in snippets on health fears, train speeds, and a rural scene with a bowlder and boarders, reflecting penny press humor and dialect.
Craig A. Marsh as assignee of Peter M. Demarest exposes to sale at ten thirty a.m. on December 3th instant at Auction Rooms Front id New Jersey upwards of twenty five accounts with varying amounts. A printed list with debtors dates and amounts may be viewed at the Plainfield office corner Front and Somerset streets. Terms cash. Dated Plainfield NJ December 12 1684.
Late news from Linden Towne reveals a local conflict where Fors long farmers opposed a sewer project backed by the borough. The plan, proposed to aid roasters and general improvements, was devised by the latter in what supporters say pursues essential sanitation.
In Euizasern on December 19 the Drake Opera House has been leased to William Merewell Drake, leader of the Veteran Imave Band, who will take the stage January 1, 1895. William Farsman becomes the new business manager of the theatre.
Special to Courier Kews reports in Bounp Brook on December 19 that Mrs. Frank Vieney of Chimney Rock Gap fainted and died from heart distress after being told her house was on fire.
Special to Cotrier News from Beruix December 19 cites a Cologne Gazette letter detailing Armenian atrocities with twenty three villages burned, eleven pillaged, and forty priests massacred.
Eugene Kelly Sr millionaire banker died at his home 33 West Fifty-first Street at 9 30 this morning. He was unconscious to the last. Special to the Courier-News New York, December 19.
Inspector MecLoughlin of the New York Detective Bureau is sick. President Cleveland bought a valuable Kentucky horse team yesterday. The Chinese government probes Japanese excesses at Fort Arthur. Mrs. Caroline S. McNaughton of Rochester burned by liquid stove blast. Edward Walsh killed on the Kings County Elevated Railroad. Lord Dunraven to try again for America’s Cup. Inspector General McGrath appointed Adjutant General. Swiss Council grants Jungfrau Mountain rail concession. Mallory steamship San Marcos towed into Hampton Roads. Plainfield ring club plans holiday practice for Journal League. Hackmen at the depot treated to a pre Christmas feast.
An 1885 advertisement touts Gilmore’s Aromatic Wine from 114 Fast Front Street as a cure for female health issues and general illness. It claims a wife’s health restored and a daughter’s menses suppression cured after one bottle, urging purchase for $1.00.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe team warmups and player sends for a trading board event. No games have been played yet and the tournament remains in planning.
AsOUL POPLE AND PLACES. Tonight the Fanwood Whist Club plays at Montclair. Harry Dreier of West Front street is out again after an illness of two weeks. John Whiting and Fred Goddard returned from college last night for the holiday vacation. Mrs John Kine of New Brunswick has been visiting Mr and Mrs A A Kitchen of Lafayette place. Mrs Charles C Freeman of Tivington was guest over Sunday of Mr and Mrs Jesse Scali of Centrs avenue. J Hervey Doane the Park avenue jeweler was forced to go home yesterday due to sickness and is not better today. Mrs W J Roome of Sycamore avenue entertained Entre Nous Club members at her home that evening at whist.
Local items cover a musical act in town, Crescent Wheelmen planning winter entertainments, Newman Brothers promoting apples and oranges, telegraph linemen strike, a new American flag raised at Willowworth school, club meetings and officer elections, and funeral arrangements for Mrs. O Keeffe. Also a note on Louis XIII and a humorous exchange about Giddy.
The text outlines a weekly publication plan with fashion news from Paris and London, general news summaries, reader questions answered, and educational content. It mentions a Jan 15 deadline and a focus on elevating the journal’s standards while aiding readers.
Fragmentary page note lists fruits and products including grapes oranges apples and nuts with scattered brand mentions and unclear pricing. It references Maple Syrup and strawberry jars and mentions a leader and celery but specifics are unreadable.
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