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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1894
Page
2
The Courier reports a tariff bill forecast and council strife over using central avenue for a primary school. Governor Werts seeks clemency for a murder case while criticism rises about electors and party roles. A letter from Herbert Spencer notes present social tides and evolutionist views.
A scattered recap of small town happenings includes a gardener or craftsman named Caleb Tietinasa, a jeweler in North Parkfield offering free glass examinations, and 27 prisoners at Somerset County jail with ten from North Plainfield. A lady lost a heavy gold bracelet on Front Street while a farmer sent $10 to New York to keep a newspaper from stopping. A Mauch Chunk excursion is promoted for Sunday June 22 with a special Central Railroad train from Plainfield at 1 AM and return at 7 PM.
Local notices recount residents traveling, visiting friends, and returning home from various locales including Pamrapo and Brooklyn. Names such as Mire Westphal, Miss Lione Smith, George Gray, Rose Mearee, Mrs Jonn Preed, Harry Foose, G E Firstbrook, and others appear among mentions of vacations, work changes, and social events at Brighton Beach and nearby streets.
A fragmented Westfield scene outlines an upcoming excursion, school teaching change, and club tensions. Reports mention Carman and Woudlewh, a plan to shoot at a get together, sidewalk safety enforcement, and calls to elect new Law and Order officials. The piece notes the Westfield meeting, candidates from Kumyun & Mullett, and several civic matters amid a bustling, uncertain town calendar.
A Rocky Hill New Jersey resident describes a dramatic recovery from severe piles after a treatment by Dr Begun. The witness asserts dramatic relief within weeks, noting disappearance of tumors and complete relief from pain, expressing strong gratitude and urging others to seek similar care.
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