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Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1893

Page

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Borough council weighs Grove Street project amid jobs worry

A special public meeting discussed accepting Grove Street as a borough project to create jobs. Mayor Handers noted no funds exist but subscriptions could cover costs. Emmons urged a committee to seek private help. Council debated borrowing, taxes, and timing as winter looms, with plans to present a formal opinion at the next meeting.

Wayersew Edwanie Peover Grove Street Mr. Emmons Nhs Corncliomi Edwards Emmons McCahen Wen Smalley Carson Sanmters Hort Borougt Indietmeets John Good W.A. Smith Qnally

Wees Rey Dome Wedding Adorns Bride in Silk Lace

The wedding occurred Wednesday at the bride's residence with bridesmaids Edith Las of New York and others in attendance. The bride wore white silk and Duchess lace, and the groom presented a diamond and pearl cement. The couple departed for Washington and Richmond, Va.

Clarence le Eick Edith Las New York

Christmas at Holt Croa Service at Holy Orves

Christmas program at Holy Orves Church features a service led by Knaster Chesewright with Fayim A. and the Communion office. The teen choir performs Sing O Heavens and Offertory Herald I Bring You Good Tidings. Children’s services anticipated with Newark participants and local choir pieces.

Knaster Chesewright Holy Orves Charels Fayim A Communion Office Eyse Egat Tatrolt Tidloge Clara Hyanus Hyes M. Planes Newark Ani Tao Christman

Piningeld Gas Cuts Off Music Hall Service

The Piningeld Gas and Electric Light Company disconnected power to the Music Hall today over long overdue bills. The action ends electricity to the venue as owners seek payment and possible reconnection terms.

Piningeld Gas and Electric Light Company

Community items mix with Christmas plans and local notices

A parade of small town updates covers school visits by Miss Tick members, charity gifts to the Children's Home, and a fresh stock of paper rolls for Spring trade. Other items include Christmas events at First Presbyterian Church, a court case adjournment, an entertainment fair, a turkey supper invitation, and local railings and express deliveries around town.

Bryant School First Presbyterian Church Suoday School Pest Abraian Joe Gildis Justice Storm Lanellen Yeaterday Ir al DeMexa

Hew Ordinance Hearings On Building Draft at Council

Builders and the Building Committee of the Council met to review a new ordinance governing erection permits, foundations, air and open sheds, chimneys and fire safety. Chief Doane and others critiqued sections, with further draft revisions planned to address openings, stairs, elevator hatches, and permit thresholds.

Erickson Bird Giana Fisk Une Ed. Clair Doane Seaman Williams BE. C. Gel Cantyre William Addis Charles Ee Domne Plainfield Greco Episcopal Church Doate Fosgate Clark Washington Avenue Green Brook West Front New Washington Street Front Street Elm Pilace Jobo Melntyre New Street Centralavenne Connell Wa Ee

DANCE EVENT ATTRACTS LOCAL FAMILIES AND NAMES

A social gathering featured many local residents including Mr and Mrs Wallace Mr and Mrs Wilson Mr and Mrs Thxon Mr and Mrs Jackson Mr and Mrs Ward Mr and Mrs Baker Mr and Mrs McClintock Miss Kate Hig wine Miss M Walsh Miss Jane Fleming Mr and Mrs Nitt Maurice Higgins Mark James McCormick Michael Henry McCormick among attendees.

Mra. Wallace Mra Wilson Mra Thxon Mra Jackson Mra Ward Mrs. Baker Mra. McClintock Kate Higwine Mise M. Walsh Mise Jane Fleming Mia Nitt Maurice Higgins Mark James McCormick Michael Henry McCormick

Griffin Wire Tee Case In Favor Of Griffin

The case of Johnson & West of Flemington against A M Griffin of the city on a contract was decided in Griffin's favor. Griffin used the horse last summer but was not satisfied with him, so he refused to pay the note. Johnson & Keit gave up the vote and took back the horse. Griffin paid the costs.

Johnson & West Flemington Grifin Johnson & Keit Newton Voortiees

Two Men Arrested for Stealing Christmas Trees

Two men, Martin Malier and Joseph Wille, were arrested about eight o'clock last night by Officers Kelly and Frederickson for stealing Christmas trees from a nursery at Short Hill. They were seen cutting the trees and brought before Justice Kan on larceny charges.

Martin Malier Joseph Wille Oficer Kelly Frederickson Short Hille Aar Justice Kan

Young East Fitch boy builds home telephone receiver

Fred Venn Eps, a youngster from East Fitch, displays notable talent with machinery especially the lathe. He has completed a receiver for a home telephone, shaping wood and metal parts and assembling them to a neat fit and ready for testing.

Fred Venn Eps East Fitch

Proverb and Patent Medicine Notes in Local Column

A mixed excerpt notes the proverb Maltum is Parve and its cautious use in polite speech about Dr. Perve’s Pleasant Pellets as a cure for headaches and other ills. A small electric motor project is described with power from a local electric company. Meeting notices urge member attendance, with names like George Peciris and Wane J. Anderson. Trade ads promote King's New Cough Syrup with a trial offer at L W Reidolph’s Pharmacy.

Meer Ald Pahl Boers Tien Company Ioin i Seemann Anaes Viea Counselior George Peceris Wane J. Anderson King L. W. Reidolph

Local residents and visitors referenced in Christmas season notices

A fragmentary list details social and holiday plans of residents including Mr and Mrs Henry Creveling in the city, Mrs Minnie Leou and Mrs Minnie Brewster in New Jersey, Amos Andrews and family in Norwich Connecticut, and others visiting relatives or traveling to Brooklyn Amboy and Philadelphia. The note also mentions sermons by Rev. Schenck and Christmas activities at schools and churches.

Mins Beott Madison Avenue Minnie Leou Catekil N.Y Amos Andrews Philadeligele Ve Plainfield X Brewster Norah Avenue Armatpong Malford East Near Street Brooklyn Christman J. T. MacMurray East Front Street Amboy Polnta Schenck Tricity Reform Horace Haff R. Munger Pleamant Bool Fred. J. Taylor East Fifth Street Boms Corneil Mr B Weila Washington Weston Mans Piret Place Lavers Wamt Allan Odey Agen T. J. Mumford West Seventh Street New York Gow Dr. Collyer Messah Edward Griffin Missouri A. M. Griffin Craig Place Jot Lindaay Went Front Asbury Park Charles Mehien- Deok Princeton College Oluba Mat Tuceday Robert Lowry Ban Lewisburg Samuel J. Acheson Creston Carpet Works DeGraw Exdeall Grandia Neighbor Roselle Tomor Eat Proui East Mreet Horace Jyn Fee Ieee Ree

Park Avenue Baptist Service Sparks Secret Plan

An awkward church scene centers on a planned surprise during a pastor's evening sermon. Several sisters scheme to gain access to a room for a future meeting, hoping to reveal the surprise without the host noticing, while the group indulges in rare, playful decor.

City tree removal plan sparks call for wider streets

A citizen voices concern about ugly trees blocking roads and urges trimming and removal to improve city beauty and safety. The speaker notes many trees crowding streets and argues for greater spacing to keep roadways clear and tidy.

Improvements At Rogers Bicycle Headquarters

The Rogers bicycle shop undergoes major changes with the main entrance moved to the north side and the old entrance turned into a display window. The front now houses office and sales while the rear holds rental and repairs.

Mites i Maop Rogers

Relief Corps Meets to Audit Fair Profit

A Woman’s Relief Corps special meeting last night calculated the fair’s results showing a $100 profit. The sum will be turned over to Wi Scott Pom to bolster the general fund. Street work by Prestical Christian Charity employees continues on Midway avenue with eight-hour shifts at a dollar per hour, four days a week.

Woman's Relief Corps Scott Pom Meeker Midway Avenue

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