20 Feb 1894
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1894
Page
1
Fragmentary letters from 1894 discuss publishing or suppressing rumors about a town post office and political appointments. Dean and M Bacon reference investigations, public trust, and dedication to justice. The exchange reflects local political maneuvering and personal confidences amid Democratic support debates.
Local items report yesterday’s temperature extremes 43 and 29, a fire alarm caused by a crush at box 26, and fraternal meetings with adjournments. Attendees include Grand Chancellor Flowman and lodge representatives traveling to Trenton for Grind Lodge events.
An odd jumble of words promotes a quack medicine claiming cures for pregnancy discomfort and other issues. It reads like an ad with dubious tone and nonsensical phrases, listing benefits and urging readers to trust the product for immediate relief.
City council reports grant and deny liquor licenses for several properties, considers an old street ordinance, and discusses West Front street widening and rail extension plans. A library funding request, sewer note, and local protests against license grants are noted, with adjournment and future meetings planned.
A man on North Avenue who tried a bizarre eating challenge days ago plans a repeat attempt. He aimed to eat several pies for free but found the method risky as the first round caused crowding and warned the wagering would not cover all items.
A detailed description of the Lamereet Street School House expansion in Worth Plainfield notes an eight classroom two story brick addition opened for district residents next Thursday from one to four. Construction is 41 by 95 feet with Georgia yellow pine, hot air furnaces, electric cross connections, and a design to last a century.
Inquiries flood publishers who publish every Saturday with a ten cent coupon. Readers may obtain missed parts by bringing the coupon to the art department. Limited stock expected, orders handled promptly as the daily coupon appears.
Last Thursday afternoon an operation at Lang Park removed and castered a growth from Mrs M F ork who is staying at Front. The procedure was difficult but achieved with ease and Mrs Smellie is improved with hopes of full recovery. Martyr Meetings at the Congregational Church are planned tomorrow.
The Courier reports Stilimes Mosse directors have received three distinct offers for the purchase of the property and expect a decisive action soon. A commuter assist incident is noted near Westerville where Robert Luckey was injured while hurrying to catch a train.
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