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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1892
Page
2
A fragmented OCR item references a pet item and proxy names, with unclear context. The readable parts show a Pet item and possible names resembling a regional notice or column fragment, but no definite event, place, or date.
A local notice reflects on sending New Year greetings to paper carriers and notes on subscribing generosity. It praises the delivery boys, mentions limited newspaper support, and recalls a charity performance by young people aiding a crippled boy.
The Plainfield community debates sewer system plans with fears of a likely cost exceeding one half a million dollars, while a city committee studies options after consulting engineers and taxpayers. The editor notes the report will be released early next year, stressing careful, slow progress and representative citizen input.
At a Convention of Perseverance No 74, K of P L held last night the lodge elected L Robinson as Chancellor Commander A D Pope as Vice Chancellor T Mason as Prelate R A York as M at Arms B Réss J Jake Geld M Turton C Jones James Paterson as Prustee. A Knight was conferred on one candidate. Dinner for Hon John T Dunn will be Thursday at Sheridan House with tickets limited to 50 at six dollars. Virginia Elizabeth Journal.
A fragmentary New England Grocer excerpt extols pork products as supreme offerings. The text lauds sweet tender bacon and pork treats, praising their quality and appeal for tables, while noting a lack of confusion or excess commentary.
Local notes describe dance acts by Blyde Bolee and Clara Laniog at Music Hall with rehearsals and a French novelty by Hulda Melveo and Dorothy Drew. Sunday church schedules list Holy Communion and sermons across multiple congregations, including Grace Church, Church of the Holy Cross, Warres Union Mission, First Presbyterian, First Baptist, Park Avenue Baptist, and others with service times and Sunday schools.
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