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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1893
Page
2
Elizabeth announces no further ship loading at Samuel L. Moore’s gang yard. The decision followed a long period of activity with local crews and nearby merchants noting the shift in trade patterns and labor demands.
A gasoline stove exploded throwing flame across a room while a couple slept. The husband called for help as the blaze spread. a bystander rushed to douse the carpet and the fire was quickly contained. Fire officials found no serious injuries beyond a few burns and extensive heat damage.
An obituary notes the death of T. J. Gillies a long time resident of Madison avenue late on a Friday morning after a six week illness. Born in Philadelphia 1815 he lived in New York before moving here where he served as chief of police and later active in Republican politics. He was associated with the Exempt Firemen and left a large family in Philadelphia and Holland lineages. The report also mentions local notices about auctions and hats.
Fragmented report shows proposals to rebuild games and assign duties to Freeholders and township committees. Motions to restore senior licensees were paused as Somerset commissioners lack authority to grant licenses, delaying approval and accountability.
The readable fragments mention Westphal Newporn and a Hewttte related scene with brothers at a House. A junior German saying is noted and a visitor’s story continues into the morning hours.
A public note describes a new comet visible to the naked eye for about a week and outlines a tennis match on Hillside Tennis Club courts on an afternoon in the near future. Details mention MoM offices and local societies. The text also references fundraisers by the Woman's Relief and Jersey Laws Club.
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