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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1894
Page
2
A Plainfield summary notes a political gathering with aspirants for office, the engine versus printing press debate, and local civic concerns. Reports cover remarks on votes, public figures, and the city’s electrical service while recounting social events and upcoming community gatherings. The piece lists names, local organizations, and upcoming events amid a broad mix of civic chatter.
Sam Allen accuses the old man of being influenced to alter his will. The eighty-year-old benefactor, Mr Cole, allegedly pressured the elder to change the inheritance. A new will reportedly moved property to Sam, with actions at the old man's home suggesting manipulation and legal advice sought on the case.
Charien Overduffer, 14 percent height near Liberty Corner, was found submerged in water near his home Friday afternoon. Neighbors say he had been unhappy for several years and may have ended his life by entering the water. Searchers failed to locate him after Saturday and Monday efforts, until Thursday afternoon when the body was found with the head under shallow water by the spring.
Somerset Council held its last Amphion Hall meeting and voted to relocate to Red Men's Hall on West Front Street with meetings to be held on Tuesday evenings. A vote of thanks was given to the We hall owners and accounts were settled. A district meeting on February 27 prompted deferral of any demonstrations in the new rooms until the move.
An old advertisement extols David Kennerly's Favorite Remedy as a cure for numerous ailments. It claims the product restores liver health, cures skin diseases, improves digestion, and treats rheumatism and nervous issues. The copy markets bottles at 81 or six for 4 and promises a book with usage guidance.
The page lists neighbors arranging a new residence on Monroe and West Seventh, a slating contract awarded to Jacob Coed, and several social gatherings on West Third Street. It notes a birth by grocer William W Wilson, upcoming entertainments at Hope Chapel, and promotional blurbs for Elective Bitters and Electric Eftveres with local dealer details.
The readable fragment suggests a subject named Maret Ghur or similar and mentions anticipation or expectation around a shepherd or shepherding context. The text is incomplete, providing limited names, roles, or places.
The page lists church services and meetings across several denominations led by Rev Cornellon Schenck and others, with times at 10 30 am and 7 30 pm, including Sunday School at 2 30 pm. Also promotes watches jewelry and hardware at 03 Park Avenue and a cure-all panacea claim for various ailments.
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