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Newspaper

Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1893

Page

3

Train disaster and political notes from era parley

Fragmentary report recounts a Central Rail incident with a disabled engine and nearby debris near New sth, plus scattered political notes. It mentions Governor Werthe, Representative Williams, and Justice Lat, with references to a Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, and local civic activity.

Lng New Sth Terp Walt Williams Cipa Repatiiicen Abe Court of Appeals Harrison Howell Raaeh Deere Tennemec Supreme Court Beech

Army Leaders Toast Anniversary In Pleasantfield Event

Avo Army leaders marked the anniversary of the unit in Pleasantfield with a reception from five to seven thirty. Val Evans led services in the hall while Major Evans, Mrs Habter, Captains Nesme Watkins Carell and Lieutenant Dartog, among others, attended. Colonel Evans spoke to the crowd for forty minutes, noting Army work and praising changed civilians. New York visitors departed on the 10 13 train.

Pleisteld Val Evans Americas Evans W Cutmend Central Division Mra Habter Amn Beil Ood Nesme, Watkins Carell A. Dartog Gin Piminfeld Ely Evans Avery New York

Surprise party at Mrs Wyckolf home ends with Crescent Ring dancing

About twenty couples gathered at Mrs G Wyckolf of 20 East Fourth Street after she was lured from the house on a pretense of shopping. They returned for supper around 1 am and danced to Guttmann's orchestra, then continued jovial revelry. Guests included Miss Julie Finley and several Wyckolf family members.

Mra G. Wyckolf East Fourth Street Evenlng Ma Wyckolf Johnson Barber Guttmann Julie Finley Mise Anna Inley Finley Mamie O'Brien Miss Betts Wycket Mise Kittie Buckley Miss Moyne Kittie Mise Spahin Frank Wyckot Wi Linburger Edwin Day Henry Frente James Avasin Garret Dreler Juha Heskerd

Y M C A Directors Debate Lecture Series and Convention

A meeting of the Young Men’s Christian Association board discussed an early lecture series on Civil War figures to feature General Howard Swain and Walter Walk. They reviewed plans for the Camden convention with President W A Murray and Secretary E L Walz Jr attending. A committee will meet early next week to decide on a proposed new building and address some defeats.

Young Meo'a Christian Associaton Presden W. D. Murray D E .Titeworth E. L. Wale, Jr H. O. Newman Nelson Ranyon A. B. Beara JW. Gavett A.C. la Boiteau Wiliam Thompson Stephen Oshoome W. D. W. Miller Iti Howard Swain Wailk Camden W. A Murray E L. Walz, Jr Stephn Cahoone J. A Robinson J. H. Manning Association Ols

Dead child ruse ends with arrest in Fanwood

Terrill and Cole undertakers were approached by Thomas Shelley who claimed a dead four year old child to obtain burial funds. Terrill paid ten dollars and planned funeral arrangements, but Cole suspected the tale and sent a carriage to Fanwood. Police officer Day arrested Shelley after investigation showed no child existed.

Terrill Terrill and Cole Ondertakers Thomas Shelley Fanwood Wim Lee Cole Shelley Shelly Officer Day Beotch Plains

Unclear fragment hints at animal sightings in freight house

The readable text describes a large box with a wire front in a freight house and two dingy white animals with long pointed noses and rat like eyes. It mentions didelphys and Chironectes as possibilities and notes public curiosity about nocturnal prowling by Chess animals.

Legal Notice Fragment from Court Case

Fragmentary OCR text references a contract case involving defendants Kan Khiraase and Jobe. No clear action or outcomes are readable. Further readable details are needed to form a precise summary and proper headline.

Young Athletes Enter CAML Program Exhibition Night

The event opened with songs by Harry Turner and others, a sparring match between Jota, president of the Athletic Association, and Billy Kiernan. Pennsylvania’s Billy Kiernan fought bravely in four two minute rounds, with eye injuries noted. After boxing, dancing resumed, refreshments served, and the evening praised by attendees.

Jack Gillin Billy Kiernan Girlin Jobe Dixos Harry Turner Jobo Carney Yacov Strauss Yacob Paddy Kane Schobert Jota Athletic Association Billy Klerman Pennsylvania Thomas Kane James F. Walsh Polate Betmem Sde|eens Thomaine

Pleasant evening card party at West Eighth Street home

A cordial card party at the home of Mr and Mrs J Evarte Tracy on West Eighth Street Wednesday evening drew about two hundred local society figures. Guests included Miss Caroline Streel of Prospect Avenue and many city residents while Mrs B A Hegeman aided with music. A later note reports a wagon accident on Park Avenue and a Newark court matter surrounding Carlyle Harris.

J. Evarte Tracy West Eighth Street Caroline Streel Prospect ‘Avenue Dtreall J. Bvarte Lee Timpson Mra Daniel Ginna Lesary Florence Hua Gertrude Wals Mise Beasle Lene Hart Mande Lisle Veo Boskerck Jossamy Herve Katharyn Yates Mire Cornwall New York Mise Wharton York Hegeman, Jr Kako & Moet Annie Murphy Miss Graham

Monthly Weather Report and City Notes

A fragmented 19th century city page summarizes a January weather month with rainfall totals and record frost days, plus assorted local items. It notes temperatures, wind directions, cloud cover, and lunar events. Other items include a public health notice, a charity concert announced for next Tuesday, and brief local notices about council ordinances, tribe meetings, and sidewalk safety.

Unclear fragment on sale at ENQE office

Fragmentary OCR mentions sellable girls and names Kylea and a location 73 Broadway, with no clear event or outcome.

ENQE Kylea Broadway

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