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Newspaper

Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1892

Page

3

Pertinent Paragrap hs Christmas Tree and Local Events

The article outlines a busy period with the last Christmas tree celebration at All Souls Church, a busy New Market scene with crowds and a late-night exit, and plans for local lectures at the YMCA. It notes coal railroad disruptions causing holiday plant shutdowns, port activities, and upcoming church services and talks by Rev. Goodrich and Rev. Richardson.

All Soul's Les Jake Praine W. Ot. U Ing Port Richkmond Reading

Miss Colton Card Party and Other Notices

Miss Lydia Colton of 68 Grove street hosted an Indien progressive euchre party with four tables. Prizes went to Miss Helen Warman and Miss Underwood amid a list of attendees. The paper records a Philadelphia guest and notes a child death in Bridgeport, funeral plans, and a Florida tour advertisement from Pennsylvania Railroad. The Umbria mail arrival and a bowling match results snippet follow with local club scores and New Year timings.

Colton Lydia Colton Grove Street Helen Warman Miss Underwood Della Storms Grace Brown Margaret Lang Emily Thompson Annie Murphy Agnes Smith Kate Miller Sarah Lang Lissie Hastrouck Mi Laure Underwood Minnie Wilson Duffee Philadelphi Bertha Warmao

Jury Discharges After Unsettled Conviction Vote

The jurors failed to reach a verdict with nine for conviction and three for acquittal. During confinement they lacked water and food, were housed in a cold room, and passed time with cards and stories. Foreman Erie Runyon and another juror held to acquittal, and around eleven pm the judge discharged them.

Sones Beng Bo Gehord Jaryman Pulper Aking Berel J Erie Giames W. Runyon Hagton Suding Tr Hangry G. W.ag Foreman Sturveyant W. PF Iiper F A. Weber E M. Thorne J. Bom G Whitlock P.T B. Nevins W. Firsbrook Boss W.T. Kirk F. W. Bird

Red White and Blue Tea for the Poor Fund

Children of the Catholic Young Men's Lyceum staged a red, white and blue tea with vocal music recitations and dancing over Tuesday to Thursday evenings. Proceeds expected to exceed 500 dollars will aid church poor. Organizers also discussed forming a local branch of the New Jersey Building Loan and Investment Company after a meeting at the Republican Association Room with John D. Runyon elected temporary president and a board of directors named.

Catholic Young Men's Lyceum New Jersey Building Loan and Investment Company Republian Association John D. Runyon J D Runyon J P Homan Renyon F H Martin Elston M Preneb J D Spicer Davis J B Mills M Cineb LB Woolston A L Pares

Plainfield Man Attacked by His Toric Papers

A fragment from a New York paper notes the New York Juvenile Guardian Society facing dissolution with Rev D F Robertson named as chief beneficiary. It reports a board meeting where directors may resign and the society wound up amid controversy.

Plainield New York

Christmas Feast Planned To Welcome Community

The article describes a New Year feast organized by G. HL. Pountain and a committee from West Front street to feed 600 people in the chapel with extensive preparations. Thirty-five turkeys and ample provisions are arranged, with young ladies among the church volunteers helping with table service and guest comfort.

Oime G. HL. Pountain West Front Street Melnvess 8. Smith W. Firstbrook Mra. Page W. McGee

The Muldowney Case Postponed and Court Contempt Allegations

The article reports a postponed Muldowney case with Corporation Counsel Marsh accusing James Madowny of delaying tactics. It details alleged broken faith with the court over adjournments, a claim of insufficient jury availability, and a warning against violating a Saturday holiday rule. It also mentions local reactions and unrelated disputes over prizes and a liquor case jurors’ complaints about treatment in the Connell Chamber.

Muldowney Corporation Marsh James Madowny Elecand Muldowny Consel Thal Soos Maldowny Meldowny Schorb Iquor Connell Chamber Planngen State of New Jersey

Pleasant Gathering A Henderson Family Event

A Pleasant Gathering at the Henderson home in Wisconsin featured about seventy guests. The parlors were orderly for the event and the young dancers wore evening costumes. Relatives from Philadelphia joined the festivities, with music provided by local arrangements.

Middlesex County Davidson Act Funds Expansion Plan

Fragmented OCR notes report Middlesex County receiving $20,000 under a Davidson Act provision with a larger $75,000 yearly appropriation. Mentions state boards, road improvement efforts, and local figures including families and individuals in a ceremonial exilic tone.

Edward Batrouga Trenton Ics New Ji State Board Jerecy Middlesex County Davidson

Society Chatter Notes From Local Socials and Costs

A society column fragment mentions Grace Coste and Mabel Van Deventer with social event timings and venues. It notes a case involving Rockafellow squinat ee and Colegio, with costs imposed totaling 61.50. The readable text is sparse and partially garbled, but preserves names, places, and the stated cost.

Colegio

Fragmentary Local Notice on Chess Event

A partial OCR fragment mentions a chess event with unclear details. Readable items reference a game or meeting and a location, but essential names and dates are missing. Further text is needed to identify participants, venue, and timing.

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