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Newspaper

Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1894

Page

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City Council Notes Drafting Liquor Licenses and Fire Bid Debates

At night the City Council discussed liquor license drafting and downtown street plans between East Secom and Richwood. Petitions were referred, bids for hydrants and crromwalks reviewed, and Delinquent taxes ordered listed. a fire hydrant petition and special police appointments were confirmed amid budget constraints. A man found dead in Sheridan House room prompted courtesy notices from The Courier.

Vouneilj Winfeld Scott Post Coucciimas Freseo Kray Permianon Aod York de Jak Mac Councilment Erickson Sved Vanchimas Frazee Car- Plainfeld Sherman Sweaues Gilbert Gunnell Henry B. Yagt Eoma Carney Willie E. Kevinson Dumont Vinaure Committee Prange Bender Chaler Dumont Pearce Ninepi Counncilman Lamont J. A. Thicktania Smalley Bron Cougcilman Couscil

Woman fights to recover estate in grounds of prior marriage

In a case heard before Master Knight in Elizabeth City, Mrs. Lowe seeks to recover her late husband William Lowe's estate. She contends she was previously married to George Larkey and that her marriage to Lowe was invalid. Witnesses including Thomas J. Hannon and David L. Fox testified about alleged prior marriages and receipt of letters, with further hearings planned.

Herbert W. Knight Snow William Lowe Booth Platna Thomas E Lown Morristown Lowe Sirendy George Larkey Mr. Lowe Mr. Knight Elisabeth George K McGonegal Norwalk Conn Ban Thomas J. Hannon Najed George Luckey David L.pox Morrisowa

Patchy Somerset Street Overhaul and Local Happenings

In Somerset street line progress toward a thorough overhaul is noted with temperature readings 57 and 20, and scarlet fever cases in the block all improving. Reports describe dry and wet areas, a car wire break requiring repairs, and a North Philadelphia resident escaping a disturbance. Local notices include a successful fundraising ad and a union meeting invitation from Cornell Jr. O. U. A. M. at Somerville.

Somerset Street Tomarro Dapellen Plainfeld Pisinfeld G. L Cornell, Jr O. U. A. M Ivee~ Hoe Cow No Somerville

Fire Damages House on Macon Avenue and Furniture Loss

A blaze at 315 Macon Avenue started from an external source and spread to the upper floors and garret, causing heavy damage to the building and furnishings. Firemen from Spicer & Hubbard's company fought the flames, saving the occupants who spent the night with friends. Estimated loss runs about $500 for the house and similar for Adam's furniture. The property is owned by G C O Daw of Toledo and occupied by FC Adams.

Westfield W. Crouse Randolph Wilay W PF. Rulper West Front Street Eoomeh Macon Avenue Spicer & Hubbard Wwe Eneaugh Garret FC. Adams, & Commuter OC. CO Daw. Ee Toledo George Stader Adama

Dance for Charity Benefit to Be Held at Masse Hall

Mme Lesem receives strong support for a charity dancing benefit. The event likely takes place in Masse Hall during the week of March 19 with dancers Minnie Henwood and Lola Yberri performing. Mme Lezem will also perform, with additional attractions to be announced once a definite date is set.

Mme. Lesem Fe Stental Minnie Henwood Lola Yberri Mao Ae Mme. Lezem Inah Fusus Ainger

Plainfield Honors at Odd Fellows District Meeting

District Deputy Grand Master Ed ward M Kelvim calls a district gathering of Old Fellows at Memorial Hall in Elizabeth to honor a Grand Master wardenship. Each lodge may send three delegates. Queen City lodge plans to elect delegates. If the nominee wins unanimously, he will stand as Grand Master within two years.

Edward M. Kelvim Memorial L Elizabeth Gread Jaelor Queen City Peet Bate

Pointer for Dancles Republicans

A distorted fragment notes Republican references, road conditions, and weather impact hindering a preview or event. It mentions opposition and a timetable, with unclear names or places and no clear outcome or date. The piece reads as an incomplete local political snippet with missing verbs and nouns.

Unclear OCR World War II era local notes mix

Fragmentary dated notes report names, addresses, and events in a town: registry board sessions ahead of spring election, residents returning from trips, illnesses, and concerts. Several individuals mentioned with streets and occupations. scattered civic and social tidbits.

Declines Nomination and Major Election Notes

A fragmentary piece reports a candidate declining a nomination for Major amid sporadic voter sentiment. It references J Uilek and Joux Mecereuex as figures, plus a note on responsibilities and continued public service. The text shifts to art commentary about The Grandfather's Story painting and an Art Grilleries reproduction, then mentions a Grocers' Association meeting and Labor Day excursion committee.

D. Ma Alelpad Cecchi Art Grilleries Fecla Ebe Bat Abe

Lady Desi at Bocery Markos and Baby Seal Sale

Local notes describe Lady Desi at Bocery Markos and D W Bogers receiving a baby seal from the western sea. The event mentions a display of weighty pup specimens for sale and a table of buyers including George Deahant and Bert Bolder. A separate entry notes Deventer property sale to Harry C. Brewster of New York and imminent relocation.

D. W. Bogers Bebring Sea Bernie Deventer Waabing Willow Syeuses Harry C. Brewster New York Brewster

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