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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1894
Page
2
The Plainfield Courier covers missed copies, city elections for sewer engineers, and health measures. It notes Mr. Gerwt as constructing engineer, praises careful work, and mentions Fremingham sewage disposal methods and local lodge meetings with officers.
A partial account details a vault-like haul of 1,509 tons of silver coinstamped in New York. In a linked series of notes, officers describe a complex transfer of funds and a suspect’s confession about daily bank tallies. Separately, local clubs and businesses report meetings, openings, and upcoming games with Carltons at Park Avenue grounds. Police warn that the case remains under investigation as witnesses recount curious events and potential coercion.
A local report outlines the Presbyterian and Methodist activities in Prospectville, including a World’s Fresh Air Fund benefit service led by Rev Kinsey and community efforts for children. A small farm incident caused a minor whirlwind and fence damage, with no injuries beyond a few uprooted trees noted.
An item notes travel activity and local events in Mararr, with mentions of Mrs Evans, Miss Carmen, and Mrs Nolan visiting a residence. Phin Ho resumes duties after illness at Bow store. A Grand Jury warrant leads to an arrest, while the Third Regiment Cadets muster at Hhews drug store before a South Mainfield march toward Salem Island and Perry Amboy.
The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders met on a Thursday, June 7, at 2:30 PM. Resolutions urged county officials to requisition supplies via proper committees and warned against paying unapproved claims, plus committees were appointed to review a proposed bridge near Keretey Merghis station and other community matters.
Fragmented letter from Mr Van Zandt of 304 Park Avenue and Dr Lickhill describing a bowel and piles cure. Testimonial cites Rocky Hill New Jersey origins, dates in 1493 and a men’s health remedy allegedly delivering rapid relief. No verifiable details. reads as self-published advertisement.
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