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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1894
Page
2
The item reflects local political commentary and civic notices from Plainfield area, including critique of Democratic leaders, calls to support or oppose measures, bids for printing the annual report, and community notices. It mentions Grover Cleveland era politics, Wilson tariff debate, and local officials debating printing contracts and public-improvement actions in February 1894.
Mayor L Seupd Saunders spoke at the Avenue Chapel about diving for a Bermudian ship canal survey. He described coral reef waters, minimal seabed knowledge, and his diving gear used with a diver’s suit and stereoscopic views. The home government later dropped the survey though praise for his work persisted.
An Irving D Fate Waser un IT A spool) mecwoOg oF he mer 0. Moore Association met last night to hear President Moore. A strange parcel wrapped in white paper and sealed with red wax was delivered. Deputized officer Tayor opened it amid tension. Water soaked the package to loosen cords. Inside lay the remains of a cake, causing laughter and a brief disruption as Isaac Taynor tried to regain calm.
The fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Jonathan Maxson was celebrated at Weaterley Rhode Island with local officials such as HM Masson and wife J M Thaworth Devid E Treworth and wife Mrs Charles Potter and Mrs Rogers in attendance. Relatives and family members enjoyed a pleasant evening with coffee and refreshments. A feature was the reunion of a couple who had been married fifty years, marking the third generation to participate in the celebration.
A planned mid March German concert will feature Liederkränze and a high order of musical offerings. The event aims to showcase societies from within and beyond the community, with performances likely appealing to lovers of refined choral works.
A fragment notes Electric Bitters rising in popularity as a pure medicinal tonic. It claims to be a harmless, all natural remedy free of strong or harmful additives, advertised through a pharmacy at 21 West Pride Street.
A partial historical medical entry discusses treatment ideas related to scrofula kidney issues and nervous system complaints. The text is incomplete and garbled, hindering clear interpretation of the overall condition or recommended actions.
Fragmentary notes describe a fire starting in a ceiling area above a chimney with a hole in the wall and a lamp bang. The account mentions a counter and twelve pieces of Sileca, suggesting a second night fire spread between floors. The writer debates whether the blaze began above the plaster ceiling or in the walls, with various hypotheses about its timing and progression.
At Frught's store on East Front street yesterday morning the absence of an extra man with a hose wagon caused delays. George Nolan of steamer No. 3 arrived with the hose wagon but lacked help to attend the hose and horse. Will Townley of Alert Hose arrived later, revealing a need for another man with each hose wagon to rest at the engine house.
A city lady praises a Courier promotion offering Masterpieces for ten cents plus three coupons. She says the engravings are excellent and lovely, drawing many readers to buy and display them with pride, while others suspect the works are genuine copies of old masters.
A jolly surprise party hosted by Mr Baluwin and Grant Avenue for Bela occurred Tuesday night in Warrenville. Attendees included Mrs Poceer, John Daly, Walter Gibson, James Loserdi and William A Millee. Professor Frazee provided the music for the event.
A fragmented item notes a prominent Democrat denying changes in Plainfield politics and criticizes the new Democratic organization as focused on party veterans. It also mentions a minor collision involving a farm wagon near Washing-Vonville, with Hipp blamed for the mishap. A card of thanks from the W. O. T. U. praises the turkey supper success and advertises Bucklen’s salve with Randolph’s address in West Frost.
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