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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1893
Page
3
The readable fragments show no clear events or entities to identify a news item. The text appears garbled with dates or codes, lacking identifiable people, places, organizations, or a coherent narrative. Unable to determine a meaningful summary from provided material.
The article notes multiple thefts from 922 Went Third Street owned by Patrick Nugent and mentions a ramble about a dog attack. It describes various local happenings including bank loan discussions, a court summons, a corking of a fishing tale, and community events on Park Avenue with sports teams and local businesses referenced.
The Friends of Rahway and Plainfield reach a mutual settlement over disputed property including Meeting House and plot claims. Proceeds reportedly to be divided per agreed proportions between Rahway Friends, Plainfield Friends, and ex-Senator B. A. Vail. Value of property around $0,000.
Fred Randolph of Cottage Plate near Richmond Street was arrested on a warrant after a drunken spree at his home. He threatened officers, cursed loudly, and claimed gum powder and rye whiskey made him brave. He quarreled with a boy earlier and was fined $10 and placed on a temperance pledge in city court.
A Marrey firm official says President Cleveland calling an extra session will bring rejoicing nationwide. Tension over the silver act repeal has been high and the news is welcomed as a radical step toward action by Congress.
At an adjourned Hoard of Freeholders meeting in Elizabeth the Plainfield Bridge Committee reported plans to build a new truss bridge over Green Brook on Wit Avenue at a cost not exceeding a Union ere of not more than. They also favored replanning Plain Beldene and recommended a new bridge over Cedar Brook. A stray note warns about readers paying subscriptions promptly and jokes about dress. Nearby items report berry farming growth, a large tree uprooted, and a social event for West Red youths.
A fragment discusses campaign funding and a new plan to provide a regular sum for the treasury. It notes dues totaling 19 dollars and describes reducing tasks by consolidating committee effort to improve effectiveness for Plainfield Republic. The text asserts the plan will be more effective and is being tested.
A fragmentary report describes an evening disturbance on Bek and Berckméa streets around 6 15 o clock. A person tried to speak with others and several bystanders fled while a horse event caused damage and a harness tore. The excerpt notes vulgar language used by a bystander during the incident.
A bystander stopped a runaway horse left by a young man in front of A. M. Griffin's hardware. The horse pranced toward streetcars before the rider regained control with the rein. The rider showed chagrin and avoided blame after the near accident.
Officers Saunders and Mattox spotted a dangling wire from the Iron Hole on Severcal arching avenue while walking home. Saunders poked it with a night stick and judged it inert but later realized the current was live. Conductor Robert repositioned the wire safely after the misjudgment.
A fragmented plea urges support for local fire safety and firemen relying on borrowed ladders in emergencies. The speaker stresses the need for funds from citizens and references remedies like New Life’s Arnics and Electric Bitters as a suggested aid.
Community notes report residents traveling to Gettysburg and Newark for events and meetings. Updates cover a YMCA meeting, speeches by Adams and Winass, and a planned visit by ex-Borough Clerk H H Brokaw to New York monument ceremonies. Local residents attend gatherings, travel for leisure, and health stories note recovery from illness.
Damaged OCR fragment mentioning names and addresses without clear event or action. No coherent event established. readable items include personal names and an address reference.
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