21 Feb 1894
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1894
Page
1
Local residents object to proposed Palnfield sewer lines saying 60 gpd per person yields 1,400,000 gallons daily, far short of needs. Calculations show 8 and 12 inch pipes would overflow in peak areas, risking sewage depth and system failure. The design faces criticism over population estimates and pipe sizing amid ongoing art gallery note.
Town notes report various local events including a Somerset Council special meeting on Wednesday evening and multiple club activities. Other items mention athletic games, church events, and upcoming social gatherings in the community.
At Westfield last night the Trade team from the city posted a strong score but fell to the rival Arara squad which played well, amid a muddled report of players and scores including Donpoliy McDonough and Dever among others.
Charlie Leggett dies at home after a weak heart failed during a disease crisis. He held roles in Alert Hose Company Crescent League Jerusalem Lodge and Crescent Wheelman, served as Worshipful Master of Jerusalem Lodge, and was elected First Assistant Foreman of Alert Hose Company. Survived by his wife daughter and two children. funeral arrangements pending.
A notice describes Washes birthday celebration held at Bryant School with local attendees and school officials. The event symbolized communal cheer within the school community.
Fragmentary text references Newarz workers from XII opposing reductions on fax hemp jate threads and netting. Mentions Secretary David Davies and a confrontation over schedules. Implies political maneuvering and threats to support party votes for a bill's passage.
The schedule lists teams from Jersey City Newark and Plainfield for Baches prizes with game dates centered in Jersey City St Columba Newark and Harrison. Matches include March 15 April 12 May 30 and notes on where land and return games will be played. J W Vas Bickle comments on curiosity about alligators including the largest three feet length.
Fragmentary notes recall Calerer McVey learning the joke about Washington’s burial at Mount Vernon. An old man and a breakfast at a restaurant are referenced amid a birthday celebration and speculation.
A legal case between s0erIce and Thmasa of Linke ve Sullivan proceeds to trial with a judgment of 9567 plus costs. Long & Co versus Miller settled out of court. Plans show a new track on Randolph road off Park Avenue in Seid, expected ready by Spring with confirmed funding. Daley Dean of Saedford Avenue sustains an elbow dislocation from a fall on ice while en route to school.
A terse notice from a local store warns of a building total loss and required personnel. It requests general maintenance and manpower to address a hazardous area and restore operations.
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