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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1893
Page
2
A rough Friday with sleet and ice disrupts city streets as an accident runs over a city block. Weather notes warn of cold waves and drifting snow while reports describe a delivery and train line incidents and a horse and carriage collision during a sleet storm.
A collection of brief Plainfield social notes and community updates. Mentions travel to Gildstone Swalley on Green Brook Road, a court action by W. F Brower, and recovering health of M. W. L. Saunders. Reports on Charles B. Wheeler’s move back, death news for Fred Jones’s brother, and upcoming organ recital at First Baptist Church. Also notes marriage, Bible class aid event, and plans for a girls home conversion. The Pennant pennant presentation and Crescent League event are described with details about the display in Plainfield.
Chief Doane appeals to residents to clear snow from fire hydrants as hidden hydrants may delay access during emergencies. Warren Engine Company plans a social event next week to raise funds for the ladies’ auxiliary. Farmer F C Davie endorses relief and mentions a personal experience with the cure for ailments.
In a hard fought game the Young Men’s squad showcased a solid defense to disrupt opponents and secure the victory. Key plays and a steady-and-strong effort by the team led to the win, with notable contributions from the lineup throughout the contest.
The account describes a rough night where M. Whalen sacrificed his price to O. White, who posted a large score. Some Field Club members pressured Whalen to sit out, while a deceptive trick aimed at disrupting L. Howlers was attempted but not successful before being exposed.
Theatre-goers will enjoy a lively show featuring Mr. Will S Harkins and Mrs Mabel Bert performing in a program with Mr. J Evagen, J Ward, and Miss Edith quarteile. On Tuesday the celebrated child artist, famed for her specialty, makes her city debut in The Sulia Alarm.
Fragmented OCR text advertises a health restorer product tied to a senate era. It mentions a Restorer for core and health, but readable specifics are missing. The brief notes a call to action and location hints in an unclear promotional line.
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