Robbery at Washington Street Bridge On Highway
A daylight street robbery occurred near the Washington Street Bridge when a man attacked Mrs. P. A. Wills as she walked toward Front Street. He grabbed her muff and pocketbook while she paused near Fourth Street, then fled toward Cottage Place and the railroad. Mrs. Wills escaped serious harm but cried out for help. police are reviewing a similar suspect seen near the depot area. The victim carried a bearer check for 25 dollars originally intended for the bank.
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Washington Street
P. A. Wills
LeGraote Greave
Westington Street
Front Street
Bim
Residence Street
Iso
Washington
Lila
Cottage Place
Abe
Weselauf
Mrs
Wille
Pelice
Yestery
Christmas at the Childress Home
About thirty visiting friends helped the little ones at the Entiraren's Home celebrate Christmas last night. The tree lit at five, Rev C E Herring prayed, children recited, then each child received a doll or game and mittens, with oranges and candy distributed to all. Mr Kirball, the President, asks Courier readers to join in thanks for the generous support from friends and managers.
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C. E. Herring
Howe
Kirball
Acqui le Decker Meeting Tit Commes Council Sessions
A special meeting was held at 1 o clock to adopt the Peace and Good Order Ordinance on its third reading. The adjourned session at 5 30 produced money transfer references and minor committee reports. The Police and Public Lights report said all positions except the Dunellen avenue post were granted, referrals to the incoming Council. Finance referred Florent Wormser petition for taxes on the Martine estates. Street petitions were sent back for action by the next Council. The Council adjourned to meet for the final time next Saturday night.
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Speedway
Dunellen Avenue
Compton Avenue
Clinton Avenue
Consell
Floret Wormser
Tates
Plainfield Lodge Meeting Notes And Local Events
North Plainfield health board adjourns until after the new year while various community activities unfold. A dancing school reception, Methodist Junior League practice, Christmas festival by the primary department, and an evening entertainment by older members with Brownies and St Nick are scheduled. A storefront window accident on Front Street prompts police attention. Social clubs plan another gathering. stock accounting will begin the new year. A missing person incident involves Honora Horley found near Somerville in insufficient attire. courtroom proceedings over a contract dispute between Lew Goddington and James E.ully conclude with a reserved decision. Childcare classes, kindergarten entertainments, and a school fundraiser yield positive returns. A jurydrama performance at the local venue features a lively mock trial.
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North Plainfield
Davia
The
Methodist Church
Methodist Sunday School
Bdwell
Jlonora Horley
Menoing Ave. Nue
Wes
Lockay
Warde
Lew Goddington
James E-Ually
Justice Moat
Dem
Kingdergarten
Jenomry
Tomilocoo
Weir
W. CO. T. UL
Lula
Wedded at Crescent Avenue Church Today
The wedding of William D. Murray and Mary Mosher took place at the Crescent Church with a full crowd, bridesmaids and ushers in formal dress, a church decorated with white palms and lilies, and a reception at the bride’s home. The couple planned a wedding tour after the ceremony and will reside on West Ninth Street upon their return. Carlton Cornwell advocates Chamberlain's Cough Remain for colds, noting its speedy relief.
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Prince, Albert
G. Kennedy Newell
W. F
Mary Mosber
Shandges
Amaida
Wiliam D. Murray
JE Murray
Presbyterian Church
W. R. Reehania
Wes
Isaac W. Rualmore
West Heventh Street
Mrs. Murray
Grant Avenue
Wem
Weat
Central
Madison Avenues
Train Service Critique Reforms Pennsylvan ia Railroad Route
A fragmented OCR passage critiques the Pennsylvania Railroad's personnel and service to Washington via Philadelphia. It mentions a more economical method to reach the capital and notes the first train to New York at 10 am, with temperate associations and somber tones throughout the fragment.
Reinhart Dancing Party Delights Betherweed Guests
A Presext Gomal Brent Geren hosted a refined evening at Betherweed with The Reinaart Dancing Party. A seven-piece string orchestra played Conde compositions and popular waltz routines, while guests from New York and Princeton joined a sparkling display of taste and hospitality.
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Gomal Brent Geren
Sertory
Betherweed
Reinarts
Sania Benecives
Conde
Owe
Belnhart
Augustine Stepard
Arthur West
Howard Hantington
George van Boskerth
Burritt
Ethel Harte
Daisy Shepard
West
Mra Huntington
Retherford Shepard
Mims
Edith Ven Boskerek
Miss Foote
New York
Mise
Edith Smalley
Mise Hoppin
Miss Coffle
Emma Secboonmaker
Misa Gertrude Andrews
Harry Hashmell
Wesley Abbott
Howard Corties
Edward van Boren
Annie Stewart
Learens van Boren
Percy Stewart
Gerald Lowe
Walter Stewart
Jrant
Princeton
Meory Lowe
Anns Miller
Lotta Lowe
Nancy Whiton
Nancy Lannon
Harry Wall
Edith Taylor
Christmas Vacation Outing Via Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad runs a four day holiday tour to Old Point Comfort departing New York at 6:00 and Philadelphia at 10:20 AM on December 26. Prices start at $18 from New York and $15 from Philadelphia with hotel, rail fare, meals, and expenses included. An alternative package includes Hygeis boarding, returning via Richmond, valid until January 4, 1894. Also offers trips to Washington on December 14 and 28, with three days in each city and architectural sights.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Iy
Old Point Comfort
New York
Philadelphia
Intermy
Ingels
Hygeis
Richmond
Washington
York
Unclear City Notices Highlight Local Council, Visits and Deaths
Fragmented notes describe council discussions and local visits across Sayville and nearby towns. Mentions Rev Dr Lewis, Judge Ulrich, a wedding at Crescent Avenue Church, and funeral attendance for Aunty Yernell, with many residents traveling by carriage for events during the holiday season.
Jolly Six Hosts Dance On West Fourth Street
A rowdy gathering labeled the Jolly Six invited about thirty guests to J. Curtan's house at West Fourth and New Streets. They arrived around ten and used a dusted, noisy party with Prof. O'Reilly's orchestra. Refreshments followed about midnight before dancing resumed until the first car in the morning. Names of attendees are omitted for decorum.
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J. Cur- Tan
West Fuxih
Prof. O'Reilly
Stolen Wire Frauds Reported in Court Case
A fragmentary OCR item notes a judge sent $53 to the Union Court as part of a bribery scheme. Witnesses claim Bruty and Brad conspired, with Riebel held on $500 bond to appear before the Grand Jury next.
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McCormick
Union Coint Court
Brad
Biebel
Wid
David Riebel
Grand
Falling Tree Wounds Worker on Prout Street Park
A man was struck by a falling tree on Prout Street near Park yesterday. The incident left him with a head wound and damage to his property as the tree toppled in windy conditions.
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Eugene Yernell
Columbus
Unie
Yernell
Winter Tours via Pennsylvania Railroad Offer Conjectural Trips
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces personally conducted winter tours to California and Florida with January 31 and February 22 departures. Prices from New York and Philadelphia are listed, plus equal rates from other points. Old Point Comfort and Washington D C are among visited sites, with guaranteed thorough travel arrangements and midwinter events in San Francisco and New Orleans as highlights.
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Pennsylva Railroad Company
Ius
California
Florida
Union
New Orleans
San Francisco
New York
Adelphia
Old Point Comfort
Ington
J. C
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