Political rancor and rail labor tensions in 1894 New Jersey
A fragmented 1894 political outcry notes Democrats clashing with Republicans over tariffs and a stalled Central Railroad bill. The piece sketches campaign rhetoric from Judge Magic and figures like Grover Cleveland, hints at the looming impact on voters, and laments labor unrest tied to pay and safety concerns at Jersey City to Scranton routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foe Central Railroad
Marte
Mtuilipabarg
Ihece
Jersey City
Scranton
Monthly Meeting of Holy Urons Hood Ends With Plans
The Holy Urons hood held its monthly meeting with 8 attendees last night. Committees were read, motion carried, and plans to organize a play for the parish were set. After business, members enjoyed refreshments and a sales pitch for a topical salve promising relief from cuts and skin eruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kester
Installation of Crescent Division No. 230 Officers
Crescent Division No. 230 of the K of P held an installation night with members in uniform. Officers installed include Captain J B Flannery Lieutenant Morgs Herald Jacob Bile Jr Treaster G H Yao New Guard J H Wakedeid and new knights pledged into the rank. A banquet is planned March 13 and a drill will prepare for a Washington trip to the Bicentennial year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent Division
BR. K
Rhodes Kalytt Morrison
Vailty
Eliabeth
J. B. Flannery
Morgs
Jacob Bile, Jr
Treaster
G H Yao
J. H. Wakedeid
Kmigihta Wese
David Angerbauer
Louis, Mohring
Theodore Meson
Edward Woll
George Harvelder
Edward Garretson
PF Buckforg
Knight Blimm
Mat Hia
Washington
Angamtty
X Lodge
Crescent Div
Surprise Sleigh Outing Baffles Gedney Van Doren Family
A jolly group of about forty five youths in two sleighs staged a surprise outing from Gateville under Witla Cambell and Joseph Wyckom. They spirited Profemsne Gottman to New York harplet slang and the return trip faced a minor mishap as one sleigh got stuck in the dark. The crowd dispersed after the ride, narrowly avoiding a more serious mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gedney van Doren
Gateville
Witla Cambell
Joseph Wyckom
Profemsne Gottman
New York
Untitled Notice From A Fractured Text
Disjointed OCR fragment describes an arranged party for tomorrow. Mentions a young man from Liberty Corner and a meddling tale of romance and a meddling influence about a marryable pair, with parties kept quiet for amusement and potential trouble if tongues loosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Fey
Amusement Notes on Keenn and the Dychard III Progenitor
The piece highlights Thomas W. Keenn and his work Dychard III, praising his offense against classic rules and his wide public favor. It mentions the Walter Cowery Company Premium Band and Orchestra and outlines matinees and evening shows with prices and a free admission for ladies on certain days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Keenn & Nny
Dychard III
Richerd Gil
Hie
Admirdge
Ancient carved bowl found by West Front street archaeologist
Archaeologist George T Fountain of West Front Street uncovers an intriguing inscribed soapstone bowl. The artifact, about ten inches by five inches deep, shows two drilled troughs and symmetric drilling from both sides, with marks matching mint drillwork. The bowl’s maker likely used inner and outer drilling to finish it, illustrating skilled workmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tf
West Front Street
Public Library
Founder of the Quakers Portrait at Watchung Avenue
A lecture presented by Aaron M outlines George Fox as founder of the Friends sect. It recalls his early life in England, his dissatisfaction with clergy, and his shift to radical beliefs. The account notes Fox championed women speakers, persecuted by clergy, and his morals, travels, and death on November 13, 1690.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mistery
Hip Trine
Che Destinetes
War Blues
Tele City
A. M. Powell
F. Meetley House
Watchung Avenue
Aaron M
George Pox
Rane
George Fox
Friend
Snch
London
Stevens
Fox
Andry
Healy
Becan
Seyore
Dern
Margaret Fell
Maryland
New England
New Jersey
Investment prospects in Western land schemes stir investor interest
The article outlines large promised dividends from land ventures tied to Tacoma and New Western state holdings, noting substantial prior payouts to stockholders. It highlights figures such as 34 percent dividends in 1886 and 18 percent in 1889, alongside payments to engineers and land purchases near Spokane. The Fusco Union Land Company advertises opportunities with high returns, urging readers to request the brochure from the Paseo Astor Land Company in New York to invest savings in promising land ventures at the confluence of the Columbia and Snake rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Cel
McCartney
Spokane
Abney Coat Wien
Paseo
Aiready
Colombia
Snake Rivers
Fusco Union Land Company
Dave
Dude
Paseo Aslou Land Company
Astor Building
Street
New York
Banqueting the Commander at New York Visit
A reception will be given in New York tomorrow for Commander in Chief of the G. A. T. J. G. Adama during his visitation. He will be guest of Lady Eus Post No 140, which has arranged a banquet for attendees, with city officials invited and a formal program planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cranmanderie
G. AT
J. G. ‘Adama
Lalayeus Post No 140
Thie City
Local social and community notes in New Jersey
A fragmentary page recalls midwinter dances at Pettera Hotel in Webb and a Trinity Reformed Church social delay, with youths from Bound Brook, a clairvoyant at Chy Hotel, and a plan to incorporate ParDenter Carpet Co. Inc. The piece mentions a Pen Homes trial verdict, bowling and social events, and a mechanical tire repair update, all set amid scattered local names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bound Brook
Wenner
Liey
Wong
Mre Edwards
Te Chy
ParDerenter Carpet Company
August J. Bronson
Aad Deventer
Edward Nogep
Pen Homes
Bizibene Yesteragy
Arthur Velabine Bouse
Puinteld
Ky League
Howe Teaut
Ap Taylor
Wawers
G. Giles
J. B. Young
Robert M Nabd
Rahenyrsd
Front Street
Mule oWe
PF. LO
Martie
Virginia Beach Steamboat Service Through Royal Line
Virginia Beach access via the Royal Line and Norfolk & Washington Steamship Co. ro fast daily connections to New York and Philadelphia. The Royal Bing Shoar Flyer departs nightly for New York at 11 30 p m and Philadelphia at 1 35 p m with through rides by train and steamship via a 24 hour Washington layover. Rates and further details available from B and O agents or C P Craig General Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Benet
Royal Vice
Joe Norfok & Wastington Steamboat Co
Wassengers
New York
Philadelphia
Artes
Virginia Beach
Washington
Norfolk & Wash
Royallie Express
P. Craig
General Agen
BAO R
Brushway
Cleeru vaesel in Wisconsin cures from doctors
Cleeru of Wisconsin faced severe paralysis and rheumatism with a disordered stomach and loss of appetite. Partners treated him with a tonic and medicines said to restore health, while physicians warned of danger and urged care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleeru
New
Vaesel
Panneners
Bottien
Owe Toelle
Baedulpi
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Sgbesoay
Pegruary
Elizabeth
Plainfield
Grover Thigh
Maginnis
Jobo T.dora
Ili
John
Ventral Railroad Company
Maya
Elizabeth Mereld
Inney
SDKY
Assembly- Murr
Orange
Storrspublican
Democrata
Storre
Beckkien
Randolph
Tse Gigls Witt Tate
Jim Dear
DCMS
Walte Cowery Company
Prese Everywhere Ag
Muse
Pianfeld Electrictaght
Vance Saaber
Mare
THE
Quakers
Team One
Favorennedy
Farartt
Rutgers Dents
Enleigh
Trebh
Aed
Bargentit Kiley
Orristown
Petttera
Webb
Davellen
Wd! Christian Endeavor Society
Trnity
Reformed Church
Wantington
Henry F. Windham
Hotel Arlington
Somecret Bt
Dod Green Brook Road
Peseta Ani
Packer Vein
Lehigh
Renee
Cmat
Hoaglands ‘Express Furniture
Cartace
North Avenue
Bala
Bre Lc
J. Tunison
Neuman Bros
Biante Warchuog
Fite
McVey
van Buren & Timpson
North Ave
Cedar St
New York City
Dobbin
Park Anenue
Peter Behuite
E. J. Richards
Passaic Valley
Jersey
J. C. Cooper
Pam
Crescent Riding Academy
Tun Aofe Botldieo
Broatwhy
Pumnaaa
W.loones
Douglas
Ape Rales
Cesena
Madam Iza Lezem
Hulett’s
Kirmesses
Andram
Park
Hote Aa
Bar Stangs
John Neagle
Seventh St
Doane
Herman A. |Weber
Wseethatan’ Sandiniendare
International Four le
Park Avenue
J. Ban Furs
Park Ave
Willett's
Panu Ave
John Brown
South Secord ST
Plainfield, N. J
P.O
Leech, Stiles & Co
Queen & CO. OF
Eye Specialists
M. M. Dunham
East Front Street
Edsall
Sadie’s Maslin
Ite
Ile
Edsali’s
Packer’seine Furniture
Garret Q. Packer
Second ST
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