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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1893
Page
2
The piece notes ongoing tariff reform discussions in the state and proposes salary cuts for officials, while a campaign to keep the public library open Sundays draws attention. It argues for longer evening hours and better access, citing barroom hours and public needs.
A patchwork of tiny city notices lists lodge gatherings, church events, and street improvements. Readers are urged to attend Goodwill Lodge activities, the Amal Society supper in New York and Brooklyn circles, All Saints Church Christmas tree, and Jerusalem Chapter tonight. Locals report irregular train arrivals, a missing window fire, and a pending Knights of Honor consolidation on January 15. A rail pass format change and an upcoming musical by Prof Carpenter cap the week of community life.
The alight stage in the alcove hosted a school event with singing and recitations led by Reverend Herbert B. Manson. George White performed Pop, Beulah Cline presented The Tide at Sant Alam, and Sadie Bruner charmed audiences with All for Baby. The evening closed with The Birth of Christ cantata and distribution of gifts and treats.
An East Third Street man sought help from the Courier to find charitable institutions. He owes rent and claims Bridgewater Township officials partially paid it in the past, but neighboring towns do not care for their poor as Plainfield does. Vanderbeek and Overseer Bush acknowledge gaps and argue surrounding townships should assist more.
An elective meeting of the Woman's Lodor postponed by corist ons selected officers for six months: Past Lady Korsham Noble Lady James Radi Recording-hirs Andrew Ora Lady Reporter Miss Hi Keatington Provocial Secretary Miss Mattia Treasurer Mrs. Brokaw Conductor Mrs. W Br Mattox.
A Christmas gathering at the First Church featured evening cheer with children and their friends receiving presents. The scene was bright with decorations as youngsters shared in the season before gifts.
After the game the guests enjoyed hospitality at Mr and Mrs Thorne. All were highly delighted with the warm reception and with the generous points each had scored during play.
A chaotic scene at a local gathering saw Professor Macy and guests from New York performing for attendees. An attempted roof entry via a hole failed, forcing access through the front door. Andy Muir greeted guests with gifts while scholars distributed candy and fruit, making the event widely enjoyed.
At Unity Lodge No 102 Kot P East night the election occurred and Mra Babcock’s body was taken away. The funeral party, including Lev Dr A H Lewis and others, traveled from Plainfield with plans to reach Westerly by two in the afternoon for interment after direction committal service.
A 4 Washington Park woman asked for ten postal cards at the stamp window this morning. The clerk, Mr Whivenack, quoted prices but the exact figures are unclear due to garbled text. The article also notes an appointment of Albert Hitchis to a job with F Cuthom of Pammocd.
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