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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1893
Page
2
A historic page recounts tensions with Chinese residents and foreigners, describing prejudice and acts of discrimination, including insults and rough treatment. It notes local reactions, then shifts to hospital updates and community notices, such as meetings and social events from Grace M. E. Church and First Church of Christ.
The item reviews visits and actions of Newark residents including Wichard Harkilow of Newark, L E Barkalew of North, Mrs Hobart Clarke of Perk Avenue, and Ea Chief Meniricka from New Haven Fire Department. It notes an inspection of the Porteld Fire Department by the National Board of Fire Underwriters, Dr Briggs vote defense, and local social visits. Obituaries mention Miss Lizzie Pennington of Vineland. Other notices cover church matters, weddings, travel, and community gatherings with names like Rev. Lincoln Goodrich and Rev. J W Richards, plus local school and charity events and a spring fruit delivery.
A collage of items from Somerville and nearby towns covers amusement plans, baseball chatter, club initiations, whist results, strawberries arrive by express, forfeited games, and upcoming tournaments. Community members include Percival Davis, Frank Qoass, William Barber, and others with frequent references to local businesses and civic events.
A local reporter gathers testimonials praising Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. Residents including K W Parsee, J Arnold, Samuel Grady, T N Arnold, John Vanderalice, and others credit the product with curing bladder, kidney, skin, and blood ailments. Medical figures note excess uric acid as a common cause and endorse the remedy as a general health aid.
The Holy Cross Church announces morning prayers and a sermon at noon with Sunday school at 12 p.m. An afternoon service starts at 4:30 p.m. A gospel temperance meeting is planned at 4 p.m. The WCTU gathering occurs at 9:05 a.m. with a consecration service and a theme about the relation of the Holy Spirit in man.
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