Local notes and contests amid winter scenes and club events
Fragmented paragraphs recount a bean guessing contest at a Somerset hotel, a fire at Inford harming Stephen Emmons and horses, crowds over Lake governance, large post excavation work on Froethreet and Madison, Camera Club screenings, cold New Year observations, skating and roller carnival plans, Park Club sports clashes and amateur baseball talks, Park Club bowling and an informal New Year reception, Crescent League water damage from Jack Frost.
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Joseph B
Somerset
Jeman
Janaray
Tilly
Stephen G. Emmons
Iesiatics
Gurneft
Froethreet
Madison Avenue
Crescent Hink
Te Park
Ai —Smerville Ja
Lew Mock W
Hlar- Aion
Charles A
Park Club
Crescent League
Jack Frost
Judge Kirkpatrick Decision Handles Pouce Street Case
Judge Kirkpatrick’s Bloomfeld extension ruling stirs North Planfield property owners. The decision backs assessments by rate percent and may affect Peace Street Madison Avenue improvements. Supreme Court certiorari likely delays work, with townships bearing costs until final ruling.Several North Planfield owners paid assessments, may recover if Court limits township expenses.
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Kirkpatrick
Bloomfeld
Peace Street
Madison Avenue
Kirk
Madison
Supreme Court
North Planfeld
Meeting to organize Union County women's work for Exposition
A meeting at Elizabeth to form a Union County group for the Columiban Exposition. Mise Kean will lead the county championship and a meet is planned Wednesday January fourth at 8 o'clock at her residence "Ureinb" Elizabeth NJ. Those wishing New Jersey to make a creditable exhibit are invited to attend.
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Am Elizabeth
Union County
Mise Kean
Wodenedar
Sunuary
Dence
Ureinb
Plainfield Water Source Debate and Groundwater Details
An 1892 analysis discusses Plainfield water supply arguing the city sits on a moving underground aquifer. It explains rainfall, percolation, and gravel storage as the water source, contesting claims of rushing currents and praising the rain-fed, pure silica water. The piece cites geology and state reports to support a serene, well-filtered drinking supply despite varied subsurface conditions.
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Scientific American
Anita
Pisinfield
Percen
Plainfield
Absorpoo
Pininfeld
Plainfield Lyin
Netherwood Heights
Berckman Creet
Terrill Round
Belty
Car with stolen cows catches fire at White House site
A vehicle carrying stolen cows arrived at White House in Gaturdey worsening. The car caught fire during the night injuring five people and causing one death. Firefighters battled the blaze as the scene burned, with several occupants burned severely.
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White House
Statuary Pageant by Reventimday Baptists Shown as Entertainment
A grand pageant by the Reventimday Baptists featured marble carvings titled The Gods, Pal Hope and Charity, Death of Virginia, and Reconcilion among the Indies, ending with Mother Goose and Santa Claus. The lively performance, directed by David B. Titworth, drew praise for its costumes and humor, especially the Owl Bachelor and the Old Women sketches.
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Bee
Pal
Virginia
Indies
Nee
Christ Uboud
Mother Goose
Vhiliwa
Lillia
Titeworth
Akeded Wotty
Sante Claus
Calut Os
David B. Titaworth
Somerset County Court Opens December Term
The December term of Somerset County Court began Tuesday with Justice Magic Beary N Spencer and John A Thickstup of North Plain Geld named to the Grand Jury. Several Plainfield cases are listed for January including contract matters involving Peter Branson et al as executors and Edward P Evans v Aaron D Thompson with firm defenses. License actions and court chambers dates are noted for January.
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Somerset County Court
Magic Beary N. Spencer
John A. Thickstup
North Plain- Geld
Choven
Plainfield
Supreme Court
Peter Branson
Caroline R. Et Als
J. R van
Lindebury
Aaron D. Thompson
Edward P Emmons
Alvah A Clark
RV. Lindebury
Edward P. Evans
Alval A. Clark
Hope Chapel Fifth Anniversary Exercises on New Year’s Day
The Hope Chapel marks its fifth anniversary with New Year’s Day services featuring the Lord’s Prayer, two addresses, and prayers led by Rev Mr Newell and F H Andrews. A committee including Superintendent Henry C and Assistant H Aw manages arrangements while legal counsel I Conover addresses related community matters and road operations are discussed by Reading authorities.
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Hope Chapel
Mr. Newell
F. H. Andrews
Henry C
Avsistant
H. Aw
Guardian decisions in Mary and John custody case upheld
In Union County, the Orphan's Court appointed Mrs Keating guardian of Mary and John after lengthy proceedings over the late father's Catholic Protestant dispute. The case, heard in Trenton and Union County courts, featured extensive testimony on parental wishes, baptism, and care arrangements. Craig and Marsh represented Mrs Keating, while Jackson and Codington represented Mr Andrews and Mrs Claner.
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Union County
Somerset Cours
Andrews
Trenton
Keating
Abe
Union County Orphan's Court
Chidren
St Mary's Church
Mra Keatog
Mary
Jobn
Casver
Orphan's Court
Local Laborer Seeks Work at Plainfield Address
Man with experience in dancing and livestock care offers services at 48 Liberty street Plainfield. Indicates skill in horse and cow care and usefulness. accepts short notice work and mentions availability near West Sa eae and 57 s4 paying Cat gana $3.
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Burbers
Roe
Uniform Pie Insurance Policy Form Adopted Across States
A new law introduces The Standard Pie Insurance Policy of Pennsylvania New York and New Jersey. The policy aims to unify conditions across insurers printed in legible type to reduce confusion. Mutual companies face greatest difficulty conforming though it will be required. State reports a rise in insured values since 1888 reaching over two million.
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Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
Comeeeees
Bank
Geo Daryea
Bisie
Rach Insur
Rae Oreet
Ner Ag Aesgh
Mutosl
Plainfield Lodge Officers Ejected at Monday Meeting
A regular Plainfield Lodge No 4, IOOF, held a Monday evening session during which several officers were ejected amid disorder. The chaotic proceedings reflect tension within the lodge and lingering confusion over leadership.
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Plainfield Lodge
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