Random Fragmentary Local Notes From Plainfield Area
Fragmented local notes describe roads work near Lebanon and Plainfield, a Hillside Tennis Club meeting planned for March 29, and various street and business movements. Reports mention a move of a jeweler to Blebert in Plainfield, a horse sale, and a fire incident at Abbou's store with an explosion. Weather and transit delays affect street sweeping and motor car traffic.
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O. Oleu
Mary Treet
Beerereatee
Lebanon
Fileet
Ebanon
Randolph
Raritan
Blebert
Businnes
Plainfield
Puller
All Aboard For Trenton Race Update
An unclear item references travel to Trenton and a race phrase. The readable text mentions age 0.45 and a crowd or citizens group proposing continued participation. The fragmentary note implies a civic or transportation context with a timing or sequence, but specifics are not determined from the readable portion.
Wanted a Bride of a Week in European Marriage Plan
John Morecraft mourns his wife Annie Thien after she left for Europe with another man. The couple had celebrated a family birthday when Morecraft pursued divorce and to return his wife, hoping to press charges for spiriting. Justice Nash advised delaying action for two years, urging calm as Morecraft returned home angered by the unresolved situation.
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John Morecraft
Annie Thien
Maraa the Courier
Two Seas
Justice Nash
Agto
Europe
Nash
Tim
Lorecran
Beldegroom
Signs of Growth as Boice Yard Site Lays Plans
The Hew Btructure to rise on the burned lumber yard of the Boies estate signals ongoing expansion. John D Runyon of Bolce will build a large store on the site, with negotiations to extend a railroad siding from the Hetfield building to the yard. Officials promise ample yard space and improved access, including track arrangements and room for freight operations, as work proceeds on the new freight house.
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Boies
Pieinfield
John D. Runyon
Bolce, Es
Boice
Hetfield
Nford
Wrelve
Registry election confusion in North Plaintietd districts
Fragmentary report notes confusion at registry boards in two North Plaintietd districts with a decision due around noon. Plaintiff's attorney Charles A. Reed and defense counsel Van W. A. Goddingies are referenced along with jeweler J. Van Eps. Further details awaited.
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Ssgister Poe
Boards of Registry
Oelock
Charles A. Reed
Defesse van W. A. Ooddingies
Mayer Trick Attracts Crowd In Aerial Ladder Demonstration
An improvised rope trick and ladder ascent draw spectators as Camden officials and city leaders attend a dramatic building ascent demonstration. The display features a scaling ladder hooked to a window and a controlled descent with observers including Hi H. Brown and Camden officials. The event showcases safety gear and hands-on clearance by the crowd at Front Street and Madison Avenue.
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Pete
Holsting Spears
Flak
Bird
Marah
Front Street
Madison Avenue
Hi. H. Brown
Newark
Camden
Arvagh Zephy House
Gillespie Arrested for Obtaining Goods Under False Pretense
The Courier reports the arrest of J Frank Gillespie of Dunellen on a charge of obtaining goods under false pretenses from James Halstead of Lyons Somerset county. Gillespie, a traveling buyer for E H Marcellus Co New York, allegedly bought apples and fruit without paying, claiming the New York firm had failed. Bail was set for March 7. Farmers in Somerset are watching the case closely. Separately, Mrs D T Van Bates plans to occupy her new home on Central Ave in about two weeks. A New York Liberal Christian Women meeting is listed for Friday March 3 1693 at Avenue Hall with related organizational notes.
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Last
Tuesay
J. Frank Gillespie
Dunellen
James Halstead
Lyons
Somerset County
Gillespie
E H. Marcellus & Co
New York
Vale
Halstead
Somerset
D. T. van Bates
Central Avenue
Eighth
Ninth Streets
New York League of Unubartenan
Eens Avenue Hall
Uni- Rev
Ure Pay Finadot
Boere Aton
National Confersnes and Women's Alliance
Alliangs
Plain- Geld
Ide C. Balti
Molina
Mra
Asma W
Unitarian Clarke
Bomondanehuee
Temestal
Local notices and mishaps blur town scene
Fragmented OCR reports a jury selection at Beremgh and Freasaiy, a likely reappointment for Horace J. at the office, a First Baptist Church event, and a hydrant removal at Sixth and Division. The garbled copy mentions fire events, a pipe issue, and a missed word about a levee and lake, reflecting a troubled local page.
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First Baptist
Unclear fragment describes Jemke incident near Courier finder ward
A fragmented report mentions two of the Jemke on a car with attitude near Front and Peace Street and a note about leaving and returning to a car. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear names, dates, or a coherent event.
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Oyel
Elias League
Scott
Wwe
Kiely
Goa
Abbou
Laly
Iman
Lite
Trenton
John Morecraf
J. van Eps
Hillerd
Beremgh
Horace J
Jemke
RS Pease
Silman
Shaw
Kange
Stearn’s Edelwelen Craam Eerbseat Storie A
Worth Plainfield
EER
J. VV
Mb West Pith Brees
Nik
Sue
Allen &Lister
Practical “Machinists
Sime
Emily
Peck
Somerset Street
Edsall’s
DOANE
Edsall
Ranbes AN
A. M. Grifen
Watobea
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