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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1894
Page
2
A mangled OCR page discusses local governance and school district issues in Dan Lownabip and Netherwood area. It notes new trustees and debates over sewerage projects, tax implications, and housing in North Plainfield. The piece mentions meetings, elections, and community concerns about labor, rentals, and public works.
Local residents urge improvements at Park Avenue and Second Street including better culverts and fire apparatus access. Widespread concerns note water drainage, winter hazards, and safer driving conditions.
A young girl, daughter of Michael Burke of Plam eid avenue, was playing on Elm Street when a fall caused a wagon wheel and broken beer barrel to strike her, cutting an artery. Neighbors and medical aid rushed to her side, bandages applied, and the doctor praised for prompt care while a county board session proceeded elsewhere.
Readable fragments report an election result for a school district and a church meeting in the area. Names such as Rev. F. Prescher and trustees are mentioned, with references to Maple Gone and Union, plus a planned meeting on Tuesday. The text includes a slate of officers and election outcomes with limited clarity.
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