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Newspaper

Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1892

Page

3

New Year News from Town and County Courtyard

A jumble of local notes covers deaths at the White House and brief family histories, a Warden candidacy, a damages suit for 4000 dollars, skating events on New Year’s Day and Eve, rink improvements, rumors of railroad changes, street and river reports, church events, bicycle news, and planned public entertainments.

Harrison White House William Henry Ayn Y. Wall Thos Bi Forty Central Greenville Cranford

Fire and Police Reports Highlight Yearly City Actions

The 1899 Common Council hears the fire department annual report noting 32 fires, 210 hydrants, and $104,900 building losses with calls for better protection at Music Hall and schools. Police records show 399 arrests by gender and race, with fines, sentences, and reforms outlined.

Ita Mayer Gimes Dod Netherwood Heights Chetmys Hydrante Weil Pely Reform School Pines Marah Fisk Fire Department Erckson Barlow Fosgate Bent Ginna Ranyon W. ¥. Mundy Thaworth

Flag of Trees Company Baggage Stolen After Performance

After a show at Music Hall, the Flag of Trees Company reported baggage and scenery missing. The thief or thieves removed the items from the venue soon after the performance.

Erough Cwesesiman

West Front Street Building Plans Stir Community Debate

A letter outlines proposed demolitions and new brick constructions on West Front Street. Plans include a two story to three building complex with top floors to be used for gatherings, dancing space, and rental for events. Community members note mission work and candy distribution during a church gathering.

LL Manateg Marcie Broil Manateg Bia Jeremiah F. M. Hulett L L. Manning

Sandsy School Concert Charms Methodist Parents

Readingy for the Methodist School featured a Sandsy School Concert imitating earlier titles. Wood recited a German dialect piece and delivered the Babys Bolloquy to amusing effect, delighting the large audience and parents. The Christmas tree was lit and infant-class lines received praise in the afternoon program.

Wood Mr. Wood M Wood Elecmad Senichaed Gor Been

Canty Congregational Program Pleases Attendees

A Canty Congregational meeting last night drew good attendance with a program of music and recitation. Mrs Daten ane led a piano and violin duet, a prayer was read, and the Sunday school sang. Miss Apgar delivered recitations including Newsboy's Debt and Legend of Yan Bibbers Hock. Each child received a small candy barrel and presents were given by six little girls.

Daten

Fractional dividend eyed for members of dwindling order

Fragmentary notice describes a plan to save five cents on the dollar for members of a defunct group. It notes a receiver in Indiana and unsettled affairs delaying final settlement until funds arrive from various states. Further court actions remain pending and dividends are to be distributed pro rata among members.

Orgore Tam Fai Indanap Giibecenet

Poor Old Man Hauled to Station for Intoxication

An elderly man with whitened hair, showing signs of age and intoxication, was brought to the station house this afternoon. He appeared penniless, unsteady, and begged to go home, but officers could not identify him and he likely lives out of town.

Landford and Walley Versus Price Case Set for Tomorrow

A court case involving Landford and Walley against Price was settled out of court. The matter was set down for tomorrow at two o'clock. A meeting of the Union will be held at Bt Mary's Hall on Monday evening.

Iandford Landford and Walley Price Lective Union Bt Mary's Hall

Township street opening apportionment dispute raised

The passage discusses payment duties and apportionment of costs for a street opening. It notes funds should come from the township and from Mrs. Freeman, deemed to benefit from the street opening. It explains the legal interpretation of apportioning damages between township and the benefit recipient under the 1874 road law.

Mra Freaman Genene Eee Ng

Two Alaees For A Small Fire

A small fire occurred on LaGrande avenue near Prantils. Rev. De Pingry of Blissheth delivered the Deas of the at vee last night to Seerendiaeten. Dr. John W. oa performed the service as teacher. About eight hundred attended. The article notes a boarding school for young ladies operated for twenty years by Siege ben Tiana.

Ramor Central Railroad Company Lagman Somerville Phillipsturg Tagan House Coer Meeker Seventh Jay Maptist Church Livera Ted Elijah Grant Elizabeth Pest House W. H. Rogers Victor de, Pingry Blissheth John W. Oa Ner Ae Ben Tiana

New walliog room opens east of Central Hallroad tracks

The new walliog room east of the Central Hallroad tracks in Greenville is completed and opened to the public. A fence between east and west bound sections was erected to prevent tram derailments and protect passengers, avoiding potential serious accidents involving Mrs Parcels from New York.

Local Union 158 Elects Officers at Night Meeting

The regular meeting of Local Union 158 of the Brotherhood of Asrpenters and Joiners of America elected officers including President R Blackford and Vice President G F S, with W Terry as treasurer and other posts filled by W Napee Coe Lemon lone HW Foren WH Howe PT Bogert and more. The note mentions an annual New Year’s entertainment hosted by Abe Clad orcury on Monday at 7 pm with candy and social gathering details.

Ant J Brotherhood of Asrpenters and Joiners of America Preskiem R Blackford W Terry Fleet SPT F Wi Napee L Coe Lemon Foren WH Howe PT Bogert Chad

Boarders Sought With Shelter and Meals in Pleasant Room

Notice offers room and board at Barton's and Jos Parksvenee with coal, wood yard return to Masaing. Two boarders needed for a house seeking shelter and improvements. Reward offered for information leading to a match.

IRL Masaing’s Leasant Room Barton's Jos Parksvenee

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