16 Mar 1894
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1894
Page
1
A mixed local update reports on a musical program with soprano performances, bicycle track plans, and various community notices. It mentions fundraising for a library, a street wall repair, new equipment for a parade, and several small items about tradespeople, legal matters, and social events. The paper notes scheduling of hearings, adoptions, and church activities, plus updates on public services and local commerce.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses Basal by Mere Merionsiyith founder and the 5 ywt Elizabeth Bacerolt with references to Jersey and Samuel L Ms Chaberlain. Mentions a marriage, a wife L, and a medicine claimed as best for coughs and colds sold at Reynold's Pharmacy and Northavenue Tsny Manager.
Fragmentary OCR text references local news on pages two and four. Mentions Dr King, consumption, Unie 8, refunds, and a trial. Contains garbled phrases and product mentions from a mid page clipping.
Mayor Guibert presided as J M Tieworth served as secretary at a shareholders meeting about disposing of music hall stock. Three hundred thirteen shares were discussed with several shares proposed for sale while others voted against. The committee acted to place the matter in the hands of the directors.
March 16 report from Youe details a sensational Breckinridge trial development. William Breckinadge of Lessto, Kentucky, wed Louise Ko Wing of Lesington on April 29, per Reverend St John R Peston. an open marriage certificate mislaid may affect the Pollard case.
Twenty members of the Ladies' Georgeia Club met at Miss Malibu's residence on Pindesvenoe for their eight whist party of the season. Prizes included a capdiestick and a coffee spoon. Mrs Shaibers won the ladies' gift, while Mr Salizoen claimed the booby award. After prizes, refreshments were served and the Captain led the merry party in celebration.
The directors of the Flarefield Bollld. log and Losn Association held a financial meeting last night. The year salesmen were presented and printed for distribution at the next meeting. Results show each firm’s series valued at 8173.31 for the first, 113.37 for the second, and 656.49 for the third. It notes the association has been in existence without dollar's worth of property restored to its members.
A charming event last evening on West Front street honored W H Bro, turning a third birthday into a warm gathering. Major Louis Howmer performed a harp solo, Miss Evve Wilkies played piano, and Miss Witkow joined in on piano. Exquisite refreshments were served and proceeds went to a social manager.
Pamengers on the trail road complain the trolley car coal is too cold. The crew shiver as they head home, with one man urging the motorman to stop for coal or an emergency assistant to warm the car.
A very jolly surprise was tendered near her home by a number of friends. Games and retrreatments kept guests amused through late hours. Mary Stephenson played a sweet violin solo. About thirty guests attended. A summons was served in the estate of the Pottedam MNE and Moger Company. Derby contract returnable March 13.
A jumbled Plainfield column lists residents and visitors including Mrs Getin of Columbia, Mayor Hentien, and Laura Kendal, with recovery notes and plans for forthcoming events. It mentions a boxing score on Arlington alleys, a farm well concert by Prof Conde, and various local visits, parties, and errands across avenues and streets.
The home of Gilston Lowis in Ediwor hosted a charming evening party with decorations and music. Attendees included Professor O Reilly of Plainfield and numerous guests such as Mr and Mrs H Hall, Mrs W Roger, Mrs Bucks Mins Gray, Miss Maude Benton, Miss Clara Finber, Miss Imogene Smilin, Miss E Dolce, Miss Isene Day, and Mr J J D Bandoips among others from Plainfield and nearby.
In accordance with a secured segment the Union County Olrealt Court moved to auction stock and other assets. Sheriff George sold to Jane Powers, attorney Kurt Zimmerman for four thousand three hundred seventy dollars in parcel lots.
A highly garbled OCR excerpt lacks coherent facts. The readable portions offer no clear events, names, dates, or places to form a factual summary. The piece appears damaged with stray letters and incomplete phrases.
Reported from Jersey City by the Plainfield visit, a basketball score shows Jersey City’s team, led by Cathylic Club member Faber Kelly, played well with many starters absent. The game featured a lengthy scoring line and postgame remarks from James Burns and officials, followed by entertainment and discussion of temperance.
The mayor Gilbert warns that any unregistered pharmacists or sellers in Plainfield face penalties including fines up to 100 dollars per offense under city law. Violations may lead to imprisonment up to six months or both at the court’s discretion. The notice urges compliance to protect public safety and morals.
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