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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1893
Page
2
A degraded OCR fragment from the POG Office mentions a second in January 1802. The readable portion points to a dated tempo or record event in a distant ledger, with no full names or places clearly identifiable.
Fragmentary notes describe a political dispute over a race track issue. It mentions efforts to prevent gambling influence and to erect a bulwark of money. The text notes refusals by members to support a commander candidate and references an Olcveanst race track.
A fragmented note describes funds vanished from a local account involving Kenny Dendy and several neighbors. Authorities urge caution as details are unclear while residents report tense negotiations and ongoing questions about who is responsible.
Sunday social calls and visits fill Plainfield area as Dr A Lewis may join debates. Evan Jones recovers from a fall while Miss Bessie Martin prepares a Philadelphia trip for health. Town leaders appoints a new school head in Metuchen and Townsend Peck plan highway near Myrtle and Airy avenues. Society gathering at Mrs McClure’s Crescent avenue home draws hundreds with varied attendees. Plans emerge for rail connection from New Brunswick to the city, signaling growth.
The readable lines describe an incomplete school year statement with references to October 21, 149 and 1892, plus notes about publication timing and a festival held last Saturday night. The text mentions Lownsbury, debts, equipment, and a record of determinations from a year ago, but many words are garbled and uncertain.
Fragmented note describes Mr Peageen's remarks at Crescent Rock and B explaining delays, with references to a judge, Sammons, and a looming local bowling match. Mentions Amuserest notes about a theatre program and upcoming performances, plus imperfect references to contracts and tours.
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