05 Jul 1894
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1894
Page
1
A brisk quiet day at the tennis courts featured a men’s singles display and a lively social with many attendees. Prominent figures included Mrs Carter Mason and Mrs Lawrie among the spectators, while the event highlighted local talent from Bergen and surrounding towns with results and performances noted by the emcee.
A chaotic snippet recounts irregular weather highs in the 90s and 60s, fireworks near Front and Somerset, a brush with danger at a pistol threat near a West Front store, and injuries from a fall at Iron Works. It mentions Brookside retreat patient and a hospital recovery, plus residents spotting rockets and a bell toll during a public celebration.
Report of a fire at a barn near York yesterday afternoon. A horse was burned and several small vanities and hay were damaged as winds shifted, with onlookers and neighbors aiding the scene. Local authorities investigated the incident and began cleanup.
The Crescent Wheelmen held a two mile and longer cycling program at Elizabeth with many heats. A. N. Rydell won the first two mile race, followed by EC Jobaron and Jell eme. times around 2 minutes 41 seconds. Multiple handicaps and heats featured riders from Newark, Plainfield, Brooklyn, and New York, with Charles Brown leading in several events and a record attempt noted.
A pleasant program at the Hotel Netherwood featured patriotic observations and a fireworks display. The event continued with a dance from nine to ten thirty and supper served afterward, concluding with further dancing into the night.
Westerly visitors Mre Grece Clemson and Fred Willard Seiphen spend time with friends. Ming Tyrrell and Garah Davinow visit New Hinves while L and Bond host events on Newark Traction project grounds. Community figures Dr Ida B Mant hosts Working Girls' Club gathering and Anaries Mand sells land to Newark Traction for a power house. Fireworks display seen by Harry I Maxeon and Frank D. Joloph at local club gathering.
A 4 year old, Leeswras, was burned while playing near Grandview avenue and Warren Street. Arthur Smith and George Warren helped him after a heavy object exploded, badly injuring the eye. He was taken to a doctor as workers on a new building at 04 East Front Street were noted nearby.
Mrs Rudolph fainted yesterday morning in Fraseo's store after a customer aided her. Mrs Vogeler of Went Front street identified the woman and helped summon assistance. The incident occurred in the shop with bystanders reporting the sudden collapse.
Ed Nelson ticket agent at the depot stumbles into a stairway accident at Demarest grocery as Jacob Haamiller and Officer Fredrickson appear. Charges include faring on Somerset street and a disrupted case involving Lee van VanWinkle. McGarthy’s week-long journed hearing follows while the railroad offers tickets from the river to Cleveland valid for return through the 9th and 10th.
Jumbled OCR text hints at a late news item mentioning a fire alarm from box 43, buildings raised, insurance around 100, and a person named Garry Drier. Other phrases reference a race or competition between unnamed parties and chaotic details about locations and witnesses.
A festive Fourth of July parade in New Guarios Spang featured decorated horses and riders under Captain John Wahl. Joseph Bohl, Mr. Van Ovenen, and Prof Reayod were noted, with music by the Madison Cornet Band and a Lane of Veterans display concluding the event.
Fragmentary text describes a barn near Greworks and Cuvenen with medical aid from George Bail and a prompt discovery. Mentions James and Taterate bowott and Sa from bad barns. Details are garbled but indicate a hazardous event and response.
East Third Street youth Ubarne Palmer, a goose boy, was with companions near West Front Street when a powder keg exploded. The blast struck him in the face, destroying his eyes and leaving powder marks. He was treated at Randolph's drug store and sent home.
An article describes a watermelon eating contest held by the A. C. Club at Harry Denekian’s venue. Participants teased the winner as three ate whole melons while others placed and prised prizes. mentions plans for New York trip and a celebration. Fireworks at the Park Club drew attention, with decor of Chinese lanterns and youth present.
Fragmented text depicts a surreal scene near a bridge and earthbound imagery. Nonsense lines mingle names and phrases, mentioning Metemmeten Paretion and chrome Levwati. The garbled passage reflects a damaged page segment with unresolved references and stray terms.
Incomplete text references a deed, a person named Nelson, and a sale at Reynolds Park near North Avenues. Mentions a manager and purchaser awareness of reses intended, but details are unreadable.
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