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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1894
Page
2
A fragmented report notes Seventh Day Adventists awaiting millennial signs while Democrats grapple with candidates and internal splits. Ex- councilman Elmore D. Mofflea hints at seeking postmaster, as Jersey Senatorial muddle nears possible resolution with World predicting a Republican seating.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a morning appearance before Justice Nash regarding a $3,500 settlement tied to a stock mortgage. Named parties include Sismond & ve of New York Clifton of Plainfield, Fields of Bound Brook, and ducut & Co of New York. A pledge on stock valued at $600 may be due tomorrow.
A fragment describes a roadway location at Seventh Street with a four carriage setup and mentions a coachmen’s watchful presence. The text references Mr Ssuirest of West Seventh and hints at danger if an escape occurs, noting risk of injury or exile from reckless driving.
Fragmentary text references Grece land, Pisiafeld Berger, Sprog, and McLengatin with unclear actions. The passage appears to describe a character named Joat who interacts with an angry toy and a scenario in a town called Pislafeld, dated February 6 or 21, with garbled context.
Barveyur Frentis Marsh of Babhway completed a map of the Pro La yyy Mecuision 7ev oyte length and another map for fling as Secretary of State. The work covers the man Dee road from Tresor to Vemdes and connections to the main line from New Branewies and Patereoo road, with routes breaching toward Westfeld Branwick Metoches Rahway and Perth Amboy.
The author argues for plain church buildings with minimal ornamentation inspired by scripture. Historical examples trace elaborate decoration from Solomon’s Temple and early rites to modern trends, noting shifts from ornate choirs to simpler forms and questioning the purpose of sacred decor.
Fragmented entries describe park events county roads and roadwork in progress. Recurring items include choir recital at a local church library sale March 6 seating, a spelling match for Young Men's Auxiliary, and a Crescent Wheelmen meeting about a bicycle track. Weather records compare last year, and notices mention building repairs and a Bishop’s preyer service cancellation.
The page lists obituaries for Mrs. Lawrence Reidy and updates on local people including property visits by Rennard Maifort, railroad concerns, and a school concert. It notes township primaries upcoming and registration deadlines. It covers court dates, shifts in local employment, and references to German literature studies via Professor George S Collins.
A town gathering featured a debate titled Which Bas done the for civilization lit erature or me led by John C Whitiby and C Minnie Burtt. The committee members Mayor Gilbert and Prof Maxson reviewed speakers and rendered a verdict praising Swich Wie for his dissection of the topic. The programme closed with a declamation The secret of the fever by Guddard.
A local meeting held to nominate officers for the Plainfield Bird & meeting committee. Listed are Vice President E G Mellick Treasurer E G Fubar Secretaries J Murray Captain B Lt Marion Trustees F C Kerdoff H Serrell ALG Mafeh M W Dabail and others. The Supral election is scheduled for Monday evening March 12.
The community groups announce meetings and programs for March and April. Methodist conference sessions, Initiation of candidates, church services, and a diocesan basketball tourney are noted along with a weather update affecting a resident’s case and a preachers’ illustrated lecture from New York to Venice.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Neuman Bros in Maceburg and a street, with unclear references to water, avenue, and Witch Bt. The readable items are sparse and do not provide a clear event or outcome.
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