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Newspaper

Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1893

Page

3

Fragmented City Notices and Events Report

A rough compilation of city happenings includes a skating event with up to 70 skaters and a procession at 10 20, debates on road tax amid local committees, and a forecast of public sales. The piece mentions Pinfield county embroideries, prior bids, and plans for Chicago World’s Fair attendance.

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Farewell of Dear Old Miner Frazee at Evergreen Cemetery

A funeral for Frazee and others from the Evergreen Cemetery procession recalls ties to Samuel Frazee and relatives. Dignitaries including Vanderteck Pope Hubbard Well and DeGraw attend. A child recalls Gep and the penny that became a Spanish quarter, kept as a long cherished relic.

Rasds Evergrees Tan Samuel Frazee Frame A Vanderteck ER Pope J. F. Hubbard Wallace Well Augustes DeGraw Eileen California Pope Nwit Prazee A.M Runyon Goys Gollars Howe

Warren Engine Company Fair Winners and Contests

Bound Brook Hose Company No 1 members urged to attend the fair run by Warren engine and hose. Tomorrow evening marks the main event with prize contests for flowers stems and other items. Ticket sales by Peter Leader led the fundraiser with 900 sold, Allen was second with 500 as over 3000 tickets were distributed. Voting on the gold mounted whip shows Warren Engine leading with 53 votes followed by Gazelle 10 and Plainfield No 2 with 27 as German wives contest totals rise for Leader and several women with votes registered.

Hose Company No. 1 Bound Brook Warren Thoyk Peter Leader David OC. Allen Warren Engine Company A Hos Company Gazelle Engine Company Plainfield Engine Company Zephyr Hook and Ladder Company Warren Engwie Company Greman Bra M) McGann Mra Fairebird Mra Smith

Fare Club notes reveal final tourneys and prizes

The handicap billiard and pool tournaments finished with unplayed games excluded from Beal reckoning. Damen T. Scott won both billiard and pool events among 12 entries, each winner receiving a handsome billiard prize. The bowling tournament with 25 entries concluded, Charles Reed claiming the prize a fine bowling ball.

Beal Damen T. Scott Charles Reed

Salvation Army Tuesday meeting raises funds for gospel work

At the Salvation Army Tuesday night there was a small turnout. The speaking was good and testimonies to Christ moved converts. Donations were collected by passing the hat twice, totaling 20 cents for the Gospel fund. two known contributors added 1 cent more.

Salvation Army Christ Seeaieas Cuarlie

Contact now possible with bicycle man W H Bogera

Telephone access introduced for W H Bogera with No 160. phone line placed in service this afternoon. Crescent League resignations, seven or eight members, accepted after months of secretary handling, members settled debts to the club. Melosepia concert slated at Casino tonight. Fortified license applications appear on Courier front. Misunderstanding halted the bicycle ride race as many people visited the building and felt cheated of their panties. Abram Vail trades carpenter work with H Martin and J Ramaes Peel. rumors claim a new agency scene in city.

Crescent League Courier Indy Pantie Abram Vail Ceedema H. Martin J. Ramaes Peel

Nominated Ladies and Guests Gather at Franklin Place

Yesterday at Franklin Place Mrs H Ladd hosted a reception with numerous attendees listed among the nominators and guests. Prominent names included Mrs Kaufman Mrs Chapman and Mrs Van Bates, with educators and local residents among the many attendees.

Yeaterday Eferncos H. Ladd Franklin Place Mra W. T. Kaufman Ek Cree Chapman Mise Wood Miss Walz M W Tyler Samuel von Boskerck Ty van Bates Hay Vf Mum Rost Martin Oohey Eawerd W Wake Muss Galen Mre Tifney Fenen D M Greendyke Mise Grant Agd Mre Murray H P Tuladge Willian Sandford Mise Sandford

Check kiting case shocks Boswell associates

A former Planfalder named William Boswell faces a pattern of counterfeit and bounced checks drawn on phony accounts. Friends report several instruments for 20 to 40 dollars appeared in their names, some bearing forged Greenwich Trust loan company insignia. Protests at First National Bank occurred as Boswell reportedly continued attempts to obtain funds, shocking his former acquaintances.

William Eswell Boswell George W. Rockcoe First National Bed Tskem, Snd Cheenwich Trust Loan and Deposit Company Greenwich Chetka

Township committee audits overdue treasurer bills in Spencer's Hall

The North Plainfield township meeting approved payment of 2,269.17 dollars from the treasury and ordered the treasurer’s books to be audited. A committee including A. P. Voorhees and Elias Allen was appointed to review the Overseer of the Poor report.

North PisinBeld Spencer A. P. Voorhees Elias Allen Copendivere

Parochial Schools Push Ties With Public Education

A long fragment discusses parochial school influence on public schooling, referencing a decree by the Pope and excommunication as penalties for not sending Catholic children to parochial schools. It notes Plainfield aims to negotiate public use of parochial property for public schools and to secure greater state funding, citing a similar move in Parisbill Michigan leading to church figures and Archbishop Ireland.

Lecamerun Monseghor Setotl Plainfield Schow Father Smyth Plainfeld Savnory of Paribelt Michigan Ireland Boit Mal See

Bullocks in Court Over Accounting under Married Womens Act

In Newark Chancellor Van Fleet heard a case involving Lyd P Bullock and Thomas C Bullock. The petitioner claimed she advanced funds to her husband and sought an accounting. The defense contends section fourteen of the Married Womens Act voids a partnership forged by a wife. The proceedings opened questions on the validity of the alleged partnership and the grounds for accounting.

Lyd P. Bullock Thomas C. Bullock van Fleet Newark

Fragmentary OCR Note from Local Page

An unclear OCR snippet records names and phrases with missing context. It mentions Conor and Oneterm and a reference to Coton but provides no cohesive event or outcome suitable for a full news item.

Levitating Secretary and City Notice Amid Housing Listings

Fragmented notice notes levitation of Mr. Oidreinad as Secretary of Gate and discusses education board powers in New Jersey. Amid odd housing lines, various rental offers and addresses appear including 222 West Promt street and 61 North a Tighge non. City notices mention vacancies and late bids for rooms and property.

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