Plainfield Courier questions dog tax and political loyalties
The Plainfield Courier debates a proposed dog tax and the impact of local politics on Union County races. It discusses previous conventions, pledges by Plainfield delegates, and the influence of Elizabeth and Rahway Republicans on securing support for Plainfield.
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Rahway
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Against a Dog Tax in Our City
A letter denounces proposed dog taxation arguing it targets newcomers and nuisance dogs while harassing peaceful owners. The writer cites late-night disturbances and calls on City Fathers to drop the plan, claiming moral wrong in punishing some residents for others' behavior.
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Herring
Homselves
Local notices and scraps from Plainfield area gossip
A scrambled collection of readings recounts minor events in Plainfield and nearby. Mentions include bank plans near Kh and a new bridge on Watchung Avenue built by Thorpe and Finna, a Fifth street vs Fourth street game ending 18 to 4, the Home Holding and Loss Association raising 4100 dollars, and sales of hand goods at 12 and 5. Also notes Plainfield trip bookings, a Board of Trade meeting, drought complaints against Storing farmers, and a Round Brook soaking. A Miantonemo Tribe action on a death, plus a remedy for cooling brow from a currant extract.
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Dime Savings Bank
Thorpe & Finna
Watchung Avenue
Fifth Street
Fourth Street
Home Halding and Loss Association
Plainield
Hoseyman
Anyove
Hoard of
Round Brook
Plainfield
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Willan Newcorn
Kramer Hii
Camden
Local notices mix of names and events from days past
Fragmentary OCR collects names like Fred Nelson Charles Connellie and Dr Ightill and places such as Crescent avenue Richmont street and Central Railroad. It references a hospital cure, a Lehigh Valley Railroad service, arrests for illicit use of an ice house, a storm with injuries, a public sale notice and a statement by Dr Lashill about a radical cure attributed to Van Zandt.
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Charles Connellie
New Voorke Bay
Central Railroad
Drighthill
Crescent Avenue
Callahan
Richmont Street
Lehigh Valley Railroad
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Pare Avenue
Local Tax Gripes Stir Amid Church Festival Plans
Fragmentary notes reveal a community meeting about tax amounts on dogs and property, with references to the Methodist church festival and a campaign against a one dollar tax. Names like Rev Dr Ryman and Mr Watson appear amid scattered details on registrations and a board meeting agenda dated May 28 1894.
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Freeholders Hear Tax Debate and Bridge Committee Meetings
The board discusses proposed Doomen tax rules and double taxation on dogs, appoints committees on Plainfield bridges and a county bridge program, and sets a May 17 meeting date. Local reports note school commencements and a pastor’s sermon, with obituaries for Mrs. Lacy M. Titeworth and a Rocky Hill merchant.
Cant from Mr 7 an ANB Noa 304 Jenellew
Fragmentary OCR text mentioning a cant or chant from a figure called Mr 7 and references to ANB Noa 304 Jenellew. No clear event date or location. Additional readable context is insufficient to determine a concrete news item.
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Ackerman Named As Best Republican for Eighth District
Readers recall Ernest Ackerman as a steadfast Republican councilman whose proven record and integrity make him a preferred nominee for the Eighth Congressional District. Supporters argue his candidacy would honor Plainfield and uphold party strength in the city and region.
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Miley
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Pocahontas Council Elects Officers Amid Vague Minutes
A Pocahontas council meeting led to a planned officer election with names such as Christina Leithes and A J Bughits Allen mentioned. The text is garbled with adlike content about a salve product, pricing listed at 25 cents, and a partial endorsement claiming satisfaction or a refund.
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Counell Pool
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C. L. Hola
Pocahontas
Christina Leithesor
Wenona
A. J. Bughits Allen
Randolph's Pharmacy Ad Mentions Soya and Remedy Tone
An old time advertisement fragment references Randolph's Pharmacy at 21 West Front and mentions a tonic or remedy tied to health, wealth, and strength. The text is garbled but implies medicinal products used to treat headaches and fatigue.
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Soya Randolph's
West Front Carret
Narrow escape for Netherwood child at pond spill
Little Dewitt White two year old son of George D White of Netherwood nearly drowned last night around seven oclock after wandering into a pond near Edward Wille’s house. A passerby named Mr Willie and another man pulled him from the water as he struggled, saving him from possible death. The incident adds to a string of local dangers as residents caution children to stay away from open water.
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Thomas Brennen Streck
Birennan
Lucy
Morgan
C. Morgan
Shawglier
Lacy M. Titeworth
Twand
Little Dewitt White
Netherwood
George D. White
Edward Wille
Howse
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Emery
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