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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1894
Page
2
Page details a murky dispute in early 1904 involving Rahway resident Roussos, a March 16 street scene, and references to local papers Elizabeth Journal and Freeholder. The item notes enforcement of laws against criminal sales and hints at political pressure and public warming about undertakers and real estate activity.
The farmers of Weabington Valley endured a long struggle to grow crops as a song of hardship spread. They carried items to Demler's store where a new building by Acker & Co rises, and they anticipate orders by April as engines arrive.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions curious street seekers and a strange scene on Johnston's Droep yesterday. Context is unclear. readable bits reference a red tongue and a peculiar performance near a bat den. The overall meaning remains obscure.
The gathering at the club house featured a welcome by President Dranselt, remarks on the society’s history, and a variety of performances. Members enjoyed a cold lunch supervised by Mrs Bender and others, with Prof Schraeder leading songs and dancing until after midnight.
A Kingston Courier reader reports on wartime mood, local orders, and small events. Items include water mains work on East Seventh Street, a club van debate at a sporting event, a licensing notice, Royal Aresnom membership drive, a city pigeonhole inquiry, and a Newark social scene with dances and guests.
An explorer recalls leaving home years ago to seek the garden spot of the world across Europe from the North Cape to the Mediterranean. He found it near Plate Geld and separated lineage before settling in a West Front Street house after selling his Ninwh street residence. A twenty to twenty five mile radius from York draws residents and visitors alike to better locales and towns.
A Tren trum Court decision describes a default judgment of $7920.5 against Mrs Elizabeth Schorb in Union County New Jersey. The suit by Goudfried Krueger Bresieing Company alleges Mrs Schorb signed as accommodation endorser. The court considers that defense may overturn the judgment.
Lake of Front Street weighs 241 pounds after trying self prescribed fat remedy. He loses 24 pounds in a short period but gains back as the scale resets. Railway officials discuss street extension while a voter loses money and a local theft occurs. A music hall show by the Gey Brothers is advertised.
Next Sunday morning the Rov J A Martice will preach temperance at the Presbyterian Church. Auctioneer Bope offers LN Thop farm and stock for sale on March 22. The Friendship Comnet Band from New Market accepts an invitation to a birthday party for Mr and Mrs Gites. A case against William Gallagher will be tried next Thursday unless paid. otherwise proceedings will drop. Michael Sea trespassing case and related court motions noted with proceedings, payments and potential appeal.
An interesting service will be held at the Wr atmingter Presiytering Church in Elizsbett on Monday March 19 at eight o clock in memory of the late Rev Joan Fingry Pp D longtime principal of the former boys school bearing her name. The graduates of the school will attend and six speakers, four teachers and two former students, will reflect on her life. Notables include Wayne Packer of Newars Professor W PF Magis Ambertos Thomas N. Mc Carter John Leel of Plainfeld and Key EB Kempshail D D for the city clergy. Seats are reserved for graduates and speakers.
A public notice invites parents teachers and children to a library event tomorrow morning. It describes a special display of books for all ages and says children will be welcome to read or listen, with a focus on what books align with lessons taught in schools.
Mrs Louise Myers of Siiriing district suffered a loss when her pocket book containing wedding money vanished. The finder may have picked it up, leaving her to face a damaged, uncertain wedding fund as the case unfolds.
A fragmented report notes East Port street resident George M. returns from Newark as the Department Council for Administration of the G A BR considers a mid term measure. It mentions committees to investigate price manipulation and a deal about 57.098 in funds, with reduced rates under review and a council demand for clear pricing. The passage references Dr King’s New Ery for De Ki Lile Pitts and Arnica Bectrie, signaling medical ads amid the council actions.
A fragmented ad lists items for sale including 600 yard Glas Towel and 200 Ken's Men's Heavy Seamices. Also noted are oil cloth for shelves at 6 cents per yard and other textile products.
An ad notes fabric trims available in widths from one half inch to nine yards and hours showing closing time at 7 o clock, with exceptions on Saturdays.
Advertisement for Madam Iza Lezem's School for Dancing listing Laberry and the famous Spanish Da. O. 78 and address 339 Farkarecer, suggesting a dance academy offering instruction and performances.
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