25 Jan 1894
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1894
Page
1
Church notes show rising attendance at a Presbyterian evangelistic gathering. The event featured sermons and interviews, drawing larger crowds each night as worshippers stayed through the evangelistic program.
The Conking Cleb hosted its fifth regular monthly dinner with a pink decor theme. Attendees wore pink evening attire and gifts included calendars. guests listed include Anguios Shepard, Kabel Minnie, Elizabeth Ginna, John Mann, Annie Cordes, and Lewis Waring among others from New York and nearby areas.
A patchwork of brief items notes wages, church dedications, Army meetings, and property changes. Activities include a Seventh Day Adventist dedication, Salvation Army gathering, a bank site replacement near Cranford, and a Crescent City event schedule. Weather hints predict near freezing temperatures with a cold spell.
Landlord Lowe and widow appeal probate actions over William J. Lowe’s estate at Seolch. Surrogate letters of administration sought. court in Elizabeth to hear petitions as Judge McCormick weighs testimony from counsel Pitney and Marsh. A valued estate within about $14,000 is noted pending adjudication.
A lively night of music and dancing drew a mixed crowd including Elizaveth and Leona Abinvily. Performers from Watchung Chat Louse and Panwood entertained as guests from Elizabeth and Livingston joined the event, despite windy weather.
Fragmentary OCR passage references an execution, a marshal, and a military service context. It mentions a man named Whisen and a reform movement on firearms, plus a scene of anger and apologies amid a broader investigation and detentions.
A chaotic horseback incident on Park Avenue ends with a rider being thrown to the sidewalk, bruised, as bystanders intervene to avert further danger. Onlookers describe a startled horse under a rider named Simpeon while police or bystanders react to the mêlée.
Brady Bros of Bayonne plan large coal storage near Grantay Street to secure supply for Plainfield. They report 860,000 to invest in thermal coal. search continues for other sources including Lake Hopacong. Knights of Pythias Goity Lodge No 102 invite members to judge ro wraw at 18 30 to attend Bernhardt B. Gray’s event.
An unintelligible OCR fragment describes a weekend event near Newark involving a vessel and a fortune related to a rig or ship. It mentions Mr Huff receiving a telegram and two men seen at a prior meeting with an owner who would call for a lover and pay for care, with a six dollar charge for the care of a luggage.
Fire on the roof of the Babcock Building caused by a spark from a furr pot left on the roof. Neighbors and residents reported smoke and a nearby fire crew extinguished the blaze. Local reports note temperature extremes and a warning about the flu season with references to a popular home remedy and a free trial offer.
A boxing bout in New Stl ended when Mitchell was knocked down three times in the third round and failed a probable finish, with the Coat Mitchell watching as the referee counted out.
The Wellored signs in Berker’s Wet Front street armacy are by W. J. Robs. Rev. Lr, alice BH Barnes unable to attend a meeting. Rev. J Way Park Avenue Baptist Church will exchange pulpits with Rev. Uselenek of Trivity Reformed Church on Sunday. Several local residents are mentioned: Mrs EL Hyde of Madison confined to bed, William Addin of East condo street with grip, and Mine Mattie Barrett of Hockview avenue hospitalized. A new bride from East Front joins the list, while Ming Apate Granbatt resigns from a post. Miss Georgie Kleek of East Third f travels to Milletane, and a feature on American inventor biographies appears. James Reidey and Miss Lillie Wile of Lewellen wed yesterday, with other marriages noted. The paper lists local movers, a U.S. Express agent hire in the city, and ongoing social updates including health, travel, and social events.
The article details Mike Carty facing charges for threatening conduct toward Walter Cornell. A prior incident notes a sentence of 85 dollars issued about 20 days ago. Abechan and Dennis Keele were arrested on Captain Grant's complaint for fighting on the Boulevard. Keefe alleged Sheehan followed and threw stones, and Abechan, described as a senior member of the Krowler gang, received a thirty day sentence totaling 16 dollars.
The court record shows William Lare of Courtrect was tried with judgment of 92 and 112 county dollars. Attorneys Rayon and Motte represented the defendants’ interests in the case.
The readable fragments reference a historical setting with names and terms like Hellene and Vigil, mentioning gear like wires and a district, and alluding to a struggle or grievance. The garbled text resembles an old diary or protest snippet with incomplete phrases and unclear actors.
Mrs Gotlieb Fria aged about 70 died after a fall at 11 this forenoon from a scaffold on Beard Street. She lived on Somerset Street for twenty years and was survived by ten children. Her late husband, a German native, once lived in New York before settling in Plainfield.
Archaeologist George H Fountain reveals a bed of pottery near Green Brook with rare specimens and aims to possess two perfect items from each article. He has supported his collection with notes from the Museum of Natural History in New York and plans show a strong local interest.
Fragmentary text references second and fourth pages, medical syrups, remedies, and a few garbled names. Content is unreadable and not enough to identify a coherent event or person.
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