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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1894
Page
1
A fragmented report discusses Plainfield attracting New York residents by climate and sewerage quality, with buyers investing in seaside Seabright properties. The piece notes commuter interest, rising rents, and a influx of diverse wealth, while contrasting mosquito concerns and local amenities.
A mishmash of local plans includes the Plainfield corner band playing at Cranford on July 4, a Warren Chapel strawberry festival Thursday, Queen ley Lodge officer elections tonight, Carltonball to meet Artingions at Harned Academy Saturday, and a Rahway stage line dance. Also noted are a house prep for a wedding, a dry Perth Amboy day, and various community notices about lectures, church meetings, and a bowling tournament with Catholic Young Men's Lyceum involvement.
Fragmented OCR text describes a claim about a great work and time saving by access to topics. It urges visiting an office to examine materials and mentions a Courier office. The readability is poor but implies a public information notice about library resources and access.
A garbled historical notice mentions Thief Wetter Ove Hundend Dottars and a court or firm linked to TeeM CHINRY & CO. Prope. Tuleda with references to towed, warranted actions, and a generalized legal or financial proceeding. No clear individuals or dates are readable.
The Pleasant School closed with an eventful program on Friday June 15 featuring recitations songs and a Japanese fan drill. Students in dress gowns performed poems and dialogues while artwork by Helen DeForest Anna Tappen and others adorned the decorated hall. Trustee Mr. Tappen gave the address with responses. several pupils including Radie Terry Meg DeForest Hattie Van Nest and Grace Van Nest were named to the excellence list.
Mrs Edward F Miller of Boat Fleet Avenue died yesterday afternoon at her home after a brief illness described as nervous hysteria. She was a sister of Mrs Mo inet and had lived with the family for thirteen years, thirteen of which were spent in the city. She was married about a year ago by Rev T Logen Murphy. Her loss is deeply felt as she was a beloved figure. Children cherished her and she was always sought by them. She had not been rich but was regarded as content and kind. The leaves s bust to her loan.
Fire swept the Van Ness branch last night. Assistant Chief Martin and Driver Townley led a hose wagon to the scene. A young man on Homernet Street resisted, saying Our Father but refusing to continue after Who art in Heaven.
A series of short notices from Elmwood and nearby towns lists individuals visiting relatives, traveling to Asbury Park and New Milford, and returning from trips. It mentions Mrs Clark viewing her daughter in Westfield, George Van Siyck at Yale, Mrs Dawe from Linden Avenue visiting Irvington, Flora Barton visiting her mother in Albany, and Rev Kiowka’s German service in Westfield. A infant, Charles Bullman, died at eight months, and Thomas Roan of West Fish Street endured a fatal third stroke.
Saturday morning rides start in Trenton to Philadelphia, with Crescent Wheelmen members Carey Meeker and Haynes taking separate legs. At Manhattan Field A H Barnett wins a forty yard handicap sprint, while rival riders place in two and five mile events as New York Tourist Wheelmen join Crescent members for a long rally. other riders plan trips to Asbury Park and await August departures.
Among those named for the Congressional nomination from this district are Cheries N Fowler of Eliabeth and Ernest R Ackerman of Plainfield. The Babway Advocate notes Ackerman is an unqualified protectionist despite the quality of other candidates.
A fierce storm near Bocursres New Jersey struck a large tree with lightning, killing two children, Florence and Laura, aged infants, as a young man who witnessed the accident carried them to their home. Laura died shortly after arrival. Florence perished at the scene.
An official notice calls the Senate and Chamber to assemble in Versailles at one o'clock on Wednesday to elect a new president following the assassination of M. Hadi Carnot in Lyons by Italian anarchist Hanto.
A jumble of community happenings reports meetings, bake sales, and fundraisers across Hyde's Grove. Details include a Danish and Swedish charity picnic, a lawn festival rescheduled, a severe accident claim, a river of carriages at a reception, and plans for future concerts and sales in nearby boroughs.
An urgent request from Dr Edwards seeks immediate action or guidance. The notice emphasizes a clairvoyant or unseen influence required for a resolution, mentioning Plainsehl cos weet as a key reference point.
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