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Newspaper

Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1894

Page

1

Last Meeting of Board of Education in 1893 in Suliman Building

The Board of Education held its final meeting of 1893 in the Suliman building. Miss Heasie Jotmeon resigned from Franklin school and Miss Verrie B. Steynolds was appointed to her post at $500 yearly. Probasco elected president. Finch named secretary. Ventilation issues at the Washington Street school were discussed, with calls for better air flow and upcoming action by the committee. The green house sale on the Wadeworth property noted, and plans for printing annual reports were adopted. The session adjourned to February 5, 1894.

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Colombia wheel prices and eye care visit noted

An article notes that most Colombia wheels will cost 125 dollars this year and describes removable sprocket wheels and brakes. It mentions eye strain cases and a local eye specialist visit by Leech Styles Co with a consultant to arrive Thursdays, plus a trial of Anthony Strabel at Job Male estate and court lawyers Reed and Merb involved.

Colombia Messis Leech, Styles & Co Anthony Strabel Shoepmaker Charles A. Reed C. A. Merb

Turaaet Dance Party in New York Social Row

A lavish supper and dance hosted by Miss Lowe featured a long list of attendees from Philadelphia and New York. The event operated in fine style with Sherry of New York serving courses, and the gathering included numerous Misses and Messrs with names from Stewart to Huntington and Payne.

Sherry New York Mies Stewart Missea Reinhart War Jog Misa Carrie Vail Mim Taylor Mine Lockwood Philadelphia Mime Cories Mimea Miss Cox Mies van

World’s Fair Photographed Series for Courier Readers

The Courier announces a Monday start to a series of illustrated works showing the Chicago World’s Fair belt. Part two will follow. samples and complete deliveries are arranged through the Courier office. The complete company is printed on page 1 today.

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PERTINENT PARAGRAPHS OF LOCAL INTEREST

The Msinteld Bicycle Club reports a routine meeting with ordinary business transacted. The December report from Pree Public Library notes 12 129 total books on hand, 2968 visitors, and 2032 circulations, with eight of twelve new books added in November. The Mystic Shriues festival is set for June 15 at Madison Square Garden with masons of high rank in attendance. The Reform Gray installation is planned for Reform Hall tomorrow night. The Newark court case A Tippin v Miggwa proceeds, with Frack Bradner representing the plaintiff and George LeMeze as counsel. Gremt to be the defendant's counterpart. Central Railroad stops baggage transfers. H & Woebl of Bomersetstown are cited for painting their house. A mountain dog sighting caused general consternation in Harvagh yesterday afternoon.

Courtera Beauty Pree Public Library Dace Mystic Shriues Matison Square Garden Jean A & Tippin Newark Michael Miggwa Thie City Kurt Blaaben Frigay Frack Bradner George leMeze Central Railroad Company

TTWALL BE A PERMANENT INSTITUT

A historic note outlines a permanent institute with a council including former city officials and church and charitable groups. Regular monthly meetings, annual October rallies, and special sessions are planned. The council governs district representation and executive actions between sessions.

Ofido Plainfield North Plainfield Alma Committee Commeos Council Geleguic Tach Church and Charitable Society Lamnaart al Bual Epeeral

iMOCERS ORGANIZE FOR MUTUAL PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE

About twenty members of the Retail Grocers Association met at the Hoard of Trade with Jamee Patton and figures from Paterson and New Brunswick. The group discussed mutual protection and noted over $30,000 in insured business written. Delegates were named for the upcoming Thirteenth Semi-Annual Convention. A prior election selected J. Pred Mae! as President, J. A. Stith as Vice President, Ho W. Herves as Secretary, and W. Dunn as Treasurer.

Retail Grocers Association Jamee Patton Genes G. Gibson Paterson Mr. Gren New Brunswick Merchain Mutual Fire Tnsurancea Inea Iim U. i Veterania Uw Dain Edjpartment J. Pred Mae J. A. Stith Ho W. Herves W. Dunn

Loomis and Rice Sell Timber and Coal Business

The Loomis and Rice firm on Watchung Avenue has sold its coal and timber trade to Curtle M. Thorpe. Mr. Thorpe announced the move in another column. Clarence J. Rice will remain in the office to manage Loom & Rice and welcome customers.

Loomis Watchung Avenue Curtle M. Thorpe Bin Nivea On We Coal Lamber Qualii 2. T. Taird Clarence J Rice Loom & Rice

Jersey City Chief Engineer Malford Read Succumbs to Heart Disease

Chief Engineer J. W. Mulford of the Jersey City office collapsed in the afternoon from a sudden heart disease. The Marty team plans to hold a series of services this afternoon.

J. W. Mulford Jersey Pa Aa Jersey City Mulford Malpara Marty

Den Gt Cone or A matin at teen sat a den Gt Cone

A garbled OCR segment mentions a money value by the loom muslin toll yard and a low price per yard amid weaving terms. It references a court case about a stone throwing by a small boy and notes work expected to resume with various unclear details.

VanEmburg & Son Avery Nto Masic Hall Goring Qesent

Last Winkey Deceased and Mutter Mourns Quietly

In the home of devoted church friends, the late Mr. Winkey is mourned as preparations to honor his stated last wishes proceed. The pastor arranged a surprise presentation designed to spare the mother’s feelings, but her nerves could not endure the uncovering ceremony and she broke down as plans were readied in the church. The ceremony, carefully followed, reflected the deceased’s final requests and the assistance of his closest associates.

Masonic Lodge Ceremony With New Chaplain Installed

The text describes a Lodge ceremony with regular formality, approval of the Lodge, and conclusion with a religious service by the new Chaplain. Officers were installed and the order reaffirmed, noting the continuation of traditions and rituals.

Arde F. Buckle Tiler Casper Bolstein Marshall Tirieh Arenes

Personal notices and local appointments in Seeasd area

Freeholder Andrew Vanilerpeek confined to ties with illness. Thad Doane leaves Ioane and Edeal store to join Clare Perry Co. Baltimore as commercial traveler. Borough election shifts to Hoard of Education. Mrs. N Trimble donates city library volumes for jail use. Mrs Elizabeth Powell Bond to speak at New York Leagues of Unitarian and Christian Women meeting in All Souls Church. Plainfield residents invited to attend.

Andrew Vaniler-peek Seeasd Place Thad Doane Ioane Edeal Clare, Perry & Co Baltimore Leania Orihe Hoard Hi Peat Lythe Board Distret Caren Depalp Becinas Bowman Ater Eli Eilzabeth Powell Bond A. M. Powell Dean St Bwarthmore Oollags New York Leagues of Unitarian Oees Christian Women All Souls” Church Fourth Stenve Twentieth Street Plainfield

King’s New Discovery Ends Cold Troubles at West Frostcrest

A fragment notes a product called King’s New Discovery advertised at 11 West Frostcrest promising relief from colds. The snippet suggests a free offer or costless trial related to Bowry The Th, with garbled text implying a promotional gimmick. The readable items indicate a local ad for a remedy and store location.

West Frostcrest King

Fragmentary court notes hint at bribery and trials

The fragmentary OCR suggests a judge involved in a bribery case with mentions of a current court term described as very busy and a list of numerous defendants. The legible text hints at imprisonment and judicial proceedings but is incomplete and unclear.

Local notices recount social events and community updates

The fragment details community life with baptist church Bible reading, New Year gatherings, sick residents, entertainments, and municipal notes. It mentions Miss Louise Shepherd, Mrs. Andrew Cox, Teaac Serimer, and Madame Iza Lene, plus choreographed dances, a postponed masquerade, and city clerk office hours.

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