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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1894
Page
2
A fragmentary late news item notes the death of a ruling sovereign and reports varied reactions. The text mentions religious figures including the Pope and hints at international implications of the event affecting states and alliances.
The Evansville weather report notes the heaviest rain in years with twelve inches recorded since Sunday night. Flooding reached four feet in places, submerging fields and causing crop damage, especially to wheat near Brum and surrounding farms.
London reports the land jury failed to indict Senator John Hewson of Calforum after a coroner’s jury verdict linked him to a melee. the path involved a street gesture and an umbrella mishap causing injury to George Barton, a local monelian.
The Crosstill and Nornas steamers collided today near the Eugheh Chapnel, sending the Soran wrecked and several crewmen injured. Crowell was beached amid chaotic scenes as rescue efforts began.
The article notes a strike by sixty thousand men affecting coal miners and links it to the Olive Church seeking enlargements. It details a fundraising appeal led by Pastor Girt of ML Bepeke Church to support repairs and a subscription drive signed by Tr. Yerkes and Kew and church officers. Contributions go through Ubebade at Cilicers 16 Ueiret Baydiat Uhereh Church and are properly credited.
A garbled item describes Brooklyn residents facing a cool spell and a disrupted open air concert at the Arlington Hotel. It notes a crowd and crowding issues, with mentions of the Urescenta Bathinasasia and a protest over a bathe lack of heat. It references a Plainfield comparison and unsettled weather effects on plans.
Local brief items include the Children of Mary service scheduled for Sunday in July, Somerset County meeting for officer elections, a statement about the Grocers Association gathering, weather extremes, and notes on depot renovations and street scenes. A monkey incident, advertising car arrival, and stage arrangements at Hel Men’s Wig Wan are also mentioned alongside civic inspections and directory services for city residents.
Agnes Thomson left an estate valued at 8500 to three sons and two daughters, excluding her eldest son James Thomson. James contested the will alleging undisclosed mental states and collusion by his siblings and mother. The surrogate admitted testimony as part of probate proceedings in New York, with lawyers arguing both sides and witnesses testifying about alleged spurious wills.
Vlarksoo Mandy, the sexton of Trinity Reformed Church, will observe the Fourth of July ritual as he has for four years. He will ring the church bell at 4:20 AM with the old fire bell in rivalee replaced by his own tale swing. Local musicians and the Seventy Lay Hymnists may join as joy fills the town.
A strange scene unfolds in a store where Captain Uraut and a licenseless peddler clash over warrants and arrest. Police discipline follows as bystanders laugh, while Curry street residents hear of Miller's wife’s death and a Baptist minister Mason’s Newark sermon ending in a solemn note.
Plainfield boys perform strongly in the final period as the enigmatic Jean from Bout leads a resilient display. Faint context references the game and key players appear garbled, but the core note celebrates a solid team effort.
A 29 year old ex-employee of Heatts press works died after a three year bout with illness. He traveled to Washington and California two years earlier and recently stayed with his father. He was under a clairvoyant’s care since December and died at home after a hemorrhage and convulsions. The funeral is Thursday at Trietty Reformed Church with interment at Hilldale. He leaves a father a mother and two sisters.
A jumble of social notes reports residents visiting Lakewood New York and Pine business trips to New York and East Front Street. It mentions Rev Dr A V W Maymond becoming president at Calow College in Schenectady and a wedding planned for Arena Her eld and Dr Andrew Masaling.
The report mentions a bride missing after a wedding in Brooklyn amid illness in her family and notes a settlement with Kepfin & Co creditors. It praises Mr Pope for organizing creditors and reaching an agreeable arrangement for all involved.
The directors gathered yesterday to discuss strengthening the organization. A formal application was prepared and will be forwarded to the Secretary of State. A forthcoming letter of comment will be sent, with a formal decision to follow.
Peter Schoekerwied was arrested on complaint of Officer Courtney on a gambling charge. He pleaded not guilty and the trial was set for Monday in Peekskill. Mr. J. A. Scriven of New York purchased Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in Peekskill and sent for two more bottles. Reynolds Pharmacy advertises the remedy at 25 and 50 cent prices.
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