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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1893
Page
3
Local notices describe a Jubilee gathering with notable figures expected, religious services, and a sleigh ride incident. The prose lists attendees, church activities, youth leagues, and community updates across Centreville Somerville and nearby towns with dates and names blurred.
A Newark area man named Hertich, a tailor, attempted suicide as forged checks surfaced. Bank forgeries totaled about $1,000 across City National Bank, First National Bank, Bound Brook Bank and others, with victims including C. T. Rogers and William Westphal. A Newark woman is suspected. Hertich’s bail set at $2,000.
The article discusses aging fire hose stock and cost concerns, arguing for replacement with longer lasting hoses and new equipment. It notes estimates of hose length, weight, and feed rates, plus potential formation of new fire companies to protect the city in coming years.
A fragmented account of a late program at Fanwood Glu Remery Poytin featuring twelve tableaux with scenes like Home they brought her warrior dead and Echoes of the Waltz. Performers included E A Urner Mrs D Beekes Mrs G F Hamilo Dorothy Merry and others. Daly and Daly Now Daly led acts with songs and tableaux such as Corsican Brothers After the Masquerade Queen Margaret and Joan of Arc with a final medley.
Fragmented text discusses incoming distractions and skepticism about reliance on coatings or care. It mentions Cesca Sangeet and visitors unsure about services, implying a claim about attention and preparation without clear specifics. The readable phrases point to a cautionary, unclear advisory context.
The Myteld Council 244 held an officer event at the Ball of Ure Men's Lyceum. A surprise party for Miss Nellie Dowd occurred last night at her Emily Street home. Mamie Dowd led a group of friends and dancing class members in games and dancing.
Meeting notice interrupts clear details for Mason Hill event with odd spellings. It mentions delegates from Past No 73 and Major Audéerevg Post No ue, plus a real estate agent and a weather bureau item. A few names appear: Mes Banton and Adda A BC.
Readable text shows a local fireman on a covered street with mentions of a bag and injuries. References to a Brook Chronicles non appear garbled. Overall, the passage is a jumbled OCR fragment with partial phrases about a men’s tag over coat and questions about gendered clothing.
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