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Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1894

Page

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Village office program and military talk marred by confusion

Fragmented report describes a village event with music by Miss Graves and Miss Stiller, a baritone solo, and a parade piece. The narrative shifts to a Savile audience then to plans for artillery drill near the village with talk of a cannon weighing over 2000 pounds. Local names appear amid chaotic details.

Qlork Mise Graves Savile Evona David Rose Fang Bette Slane Tal Mee Sauth Mig Rove Eyre Mire Millingeon Marston West Juinen Milier Varinger Thimpe

Father Cushings Fight Over Priests Banished From Diocese

Father Cush ing explains why he believes Irish American priests must stay in their parishes as Bishop Matz orders several clergymen off to prison or away. He cites five other priests affected and notes actions include removals to Lang Moon, pneumonia ward, and Rome. He says no charges or trial have been presented and accuses Bishop Matz of singling out clergy.

Eerie Sinea Cushing Mary Dauber Charet New York Gomnge Ferrest Jomph Becott Montreal Brothers of Uherity E Lunathy Esyhoe Cannio Tts Giat Hintoutz Colorado Cushig Sen Ahout Matz Tleme Lang Mulnt Bellerys Rome Mate Father Michael Parrelly St Teresa's Church Wrrell

Peek at Pertainent Paragraphs Exhibit at Local Event

Evening program features lacework, choral singing, and displays noting varied activities. Attendees include visitors from New York and local groups as the community gathers for exhibition night and lodge reports.

Morley Charged After Altercation at Boulevard Home

Tom Morley of the Boulevard faced a beating charge after a court hearing. The testimony described Morley returning home from work and an incident involving Bentence and their child, with the judge suspending the case pending further details. The proceedings noted a struggle and alleged injuries to the wife.

Tom Morley Bentence Ira Morley

Pastor Jennings Case Stirs Westfeld Church Salary Battle

The Rev Joseph Jennings of Grace Episcopal Church in Westfeld has preached for a year without regular pay while parishioners weigh his demand for salary. Vestry offered $700 last March to leave, asserting church property debates and a deed clause limit their actions. The case centers on vestry powers and a 19th century grant detailing public worship rights.

Joseph Jenings Grace Episcopal Church Westfeld Jeukes Marcel Jennings United States Ameren Diame Jenings Supreme Court

Contemplated Improvements At The AeLorecos

Dated notes describe plans for a notable estate named aeLorecos with Durie and Henry Windham pursuing enhancements. The scheme includes two large rooms for groups, electric lighting in every row, and awnings at windows. A hotel-like transformation is hinted as part of the property’s future.

Durie Henry Windham Artington Fim Botel Eleiric Lyghie Elgetrie Mr Wiltham

Farce and Revels Stir Evening at East Fourth Street

A chaotic late 19th century social gathering at East Fourth Street featured a mix of young attendees and local figures. Guests included Lola Billie, Mina Marshe McCullough, and George Clicker among others. A highlight recalled was a past event at Thomas Rufflacy’s house, recalling a burning incident and a sculpture carving that injured Chief Doade. The piece ends with a quip on Yankee girls and persistent social duties.

Greaiebrele Hattie Limaanny Gumen Lola Bilie Mina Marshe McCullough Bomal Brook Iighard Bittle George Veo Middiesworthy Blie Baldwin Apqecer Geo. Clicker Clyloo Ackermat Misa Bertie Rockiplior Fegeytland Mise Killue Ackeruan J Mum Neliie Brie Mina Hattie Arid Henry Stace Thomas Uuflacy East Pourth Atbet Lam Wight Doade

LM Lovell Selected To Fill Vacant Board Seat

A special Board of Education meeting in Salimes School district appointed LM Lovell of Crescent Avenue to the vacant position left by H. Babcock. Lovell, a Second Ward member, succeeds in filling the place amid committee assignments including Teachers, Fuel, Finance, Buildings, and Statuary.

Salimes School Pwan H. Babcock Lovell Cresent Avenge Love Eens Protasco Finch Fuel—Jenking Pinance—Finety Locusbury Booka Stallovery Jeuting Fleet

Deaths and obsequies of local resident Mr Grey

The obituary notes the death of Adam Grey of Billside Avenue from complications of illnesses after kidney trouble. It recalls his service with the Grand Jury and his role in the community, mentions his family and residence, and cites the funeral arrangements for Friday afternoon. A brief community note follows on a medical discovery promoting swift relief.

Hornhardt Bo Gray Billside Avenue Betas Art Ming Bern Grey Newarta Lee Ld le Moron Adam Ei Wrest Asterwarda Masonee Martin Cultuipe Lodge Justice Nash Io Gray Howe John Manchester Ariington Manchester Feneral

Settled Without Result After Jerome Avenue Bicycle Collision

Last August in New York City Thomas, a rider on Jerome Avenue, was run over from the rear by John Bickman, owner of a nearby livery stable. Initially thought dead, Thomas recovered consciousness about fifteen minutes later. Secretary O Gorman identified Bickman as the at fault party. After meetings with Runyon & Moffett and lawyer John Dendy, Thomas received satisfactory damages and signed a release releasing Bickman from further liability.

Gow Wbx Hefi S Thomas Coarier Biaf Jerome Mince York John Bickman East Eighteenth Mr. Thomas Thomas Sheme EO. O'Gorman West Tenth Street New York Byteenin’ Bicycle Cie O'Gorman West Eighteenth Street Bickman Lotus Jeter Runyon & Moffett East Prout Street Lotar Hull Deckman John Deady Bromdeny Dendy Mickwen A. Mars Linely Sommutes Lincoln Association Union County Elizabecu Charles Mt Thiers Somerset Street West Bartindele Kehalogion Avenue Frank Helden Paar Po Wd Burpett Wea Pourth Street Somerville Heely Mra Dory Vroom Chathem Street Ash Lare Mutual Beoett , Tina Company Newark Bee Arlington Eaw and Devine West Eee Iooate Hippos Wet Electric Red Railway Maintichiers John Lamberts Willow Grove Fat

Local notices and incidents from East Front Street and area

A meeting discussed a new athletic club at Gillard Apgar's place on East Front Street with plans to finalize soon. A cartollum at Lamptown led to a suspect call and a name, Jam​mie, identified beyond recognition. Marshal Taylor warned residents away from the Allen farm while Jacob Guile and associates claimed possession. J L Manning sought funds for Jobo Overianu, Salvation Army member, who was buried at Coontown. Temperature extremes recorded as 50 and 30, compared to 29 and minus. Joseph T. Pike pleads not guilty to a diamond theft from Mary Van Riper as trial set for February 12.

Royal Arcanom Pro Candilaiss HN Gillard Apgar’s Bone East Front Street Lamptown Lehigh Valley Marshal Taynlr Allen Muirs Jacob Guile Leno'vicek Joba K. Vee Ness Sam Allen J. L Manning West Fronree Jobo Overianu Salvation Army Thie City Coontown Joseph T. Pike Mary van Riper Isterson Elizabeth

Masterpieces Ary coupon offer teased for readers

Fragmented ad copy describes a phonograph, engravings, and coupons to collect for a book series. It urges readers to share spare coupons with friends to buy and read the set, noting small prices and a value proposition. The text reflects promotional language from an old periodical.

Deadbeats swell Plainfield tax list at board meet

At a Board of Trade gathering in Plainfield 600 new names were added to the unpaid bill list. Merchants yet to report push total unpaid bills to 820,000 in 1893. A local remedy advertisement mentions Chamberlain's Pall Balm and a patent medicine claim nearby.

Iocers’ Protective Association Board of Trade Iset

Rormannia's Peril Off Genoa Sinks With Losses

A vessel named Rormannia encountered peril while en route to Genoa last Thursday. The ship sank after a heavy sea drove it to the bottom. Seven of the crew were lost.

Rormannia CoceiEn Jen —_ i Thurmlay Taree Beaty Sess Ana

Community notices and health updates from Somerville ward

A miscellany of local happenings includes social visits, medical updates, and church matters. Residents such as Geraldine Uisyton and East Second St residents are noted for hospital stays and potential home return, while others like Patrick McGauley and Shirog face illnesses. A Lincoln Association meeting is announced for February 12 in Elizabethtown, and a court summons appears in the latest column.

Geraldine Uisyton Freeholding K B. Rogers East Second Rev B. Pay Mie Princeton College Michiel Elyno West Third Street Don Meter Flyns Mary's Church New York Gret Patrick McGauley Weat Fourth Street Mier Preemonia

Real estate notes and rental offers mixed in town ads

The notice compiles multiple short housing items including rent requests, property exchanges, and for sale or let offers. It references several streets, numbers, and names like Madison, Chas H, Watchang Ave, West Second St, and Plaints Ave, indicating a crowded local classifieds page with varied property terms and locations.

Sie Madison Chas H Watchang Ty List West Second Bt Infield Avenue Plaints Avenaas Toomd Tay

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