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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1894
Page
2
A jumble of notes references a government contract tied to the Plainfield post office, a senatorial deadlock, and local elections. The Courier hints at political maneuvering, calls for a postmaster appointment, and mentions runaway horses as a concern while urging enforcement of a city ordinance.
A group of ten young people led by Brock Le Oight visited City Hall for refreshments and a dance. The attendees included Miss Hickabn and Minnie Mine, with others such as Miss Hig Benjamin, Ton DP DuFoor, and Mrs E S Spaoktme Dre W. They joined a similar party from Beard Brook and nearby areas, continuing part of the way home.
Fragmentary text hints at a Crescent Club event with individuals named Holly Tahyrieth and Dardie. Vague references to arene figures, serpentine movements, and a jump not clearly described, followed by scattered terms like Cats, Sores, and L. The excerpt is garbled, offering no clear outcome or full facts for a coherent summary.
A Plainfield column surveys resident views on moving to Plainfield, noting rents and climate compared with New York. It lists upcoming events, club meetings, and civic notes, including Independent Gong Club gathering, Easter Monday festival, and local sidewalk snow removal.
A garbled historical account reflects on a biblical story of a woman seeking Jesus to heal her daughter. It discusses faith, perseverance, and gendered perspectives, noting that the woman showed strong faith while facing social and spiritual barriers. The text cites misinterpreted themes about trouble, devils, and worship.
A joyful social in Netherwood hosted by J W Reinhart celebrated John Allison of Pittsburgh and his mother. Orchestra led by Coode provided music as guests, amid amusements organized by Mr Henderson New York. Each guest departed with a box of candy. attendees included numerous local families and friends.
A merry crowd of young people gathered in Hi Chapel for a Christien Endeavor Society social. Guests were given thread to pull, revealing hidden threads and light mischief as clamps and bumps dissolved. Music and games filled the hour, ending with a vote that the evening was a success.
A jovial sleighing party led by Judge Coddington with Jobo Beerbower travels from the city at seven with four horses. Guests include Mrs Coddington Mrs Beerbower Mr and Mrs Keight and others. They reach Rahway, dine, dance, and return by two o'clock amid snow and merriment. A Elisabeth party also visits town for a straw ride.
A Field notes report from Plainfield describes a stormy day with workers failing to start on time for Monday afternoon. Boss Meeker ordered workers home and a charity effort is described with a cold weather soup kitchen on Broad Street.
The Board of Chosen Freeholders of Union county held a regular meeting on Thursday February 14 1894. Items included appointment actions and a long list of bills for salaries incidental committee expenses publications public buildings stationery and erection costs with motions referred to committees and continued notes.
An advertisement touts the Royal Breeze Line by Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co for travel from New York and Philadelphia to Virginia Beach with daily departures at 11:50 am and 10 o clock arrival next morning, noting modern steamers and on-board dining. It also includes a misplaced paragraph about Electrie Bitters and a medical cure, mentioning Dr. Craig and various remedies.
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