Political chatter and election talk in plainfield paper
A 1894 melt of local politics, county officials, and tariff debates runs through a Plainfield Courier excerpt. It notes possible candidates for County Engineer and Freeholder positions, hints at Captain Hebberd as next Director, and discusses the Wilson and McKinley tariff questions. The item references the New York Tribune and Evening Journal denying a sensational rumor about a piety pledge, with commentary on the political climate and press coverage.
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New York
San
Mornig Journal
Hillside Tennis Club opens season with court plans
Hillside Tennis Club members begin preparations for the season. They expect to roll tag the courts near mid April and aim for a lively campaign in the South. Albert, son of a former member, has resigned, and the club hopes to retain old faces while appointing a new leader for the session.
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Hillside Tennis
Shane
Albert
Utherwina
Sesson Digereg
Local Church Notices and Community Events Catch Week
The weekly page lists services at Holy Crees Church and Holy Cross Church with morning and evening sessions. Community groups plan Easter decorations, auxiliary meetings, and choir events while local clubs discuss a bicycle track exhibition and a camera club meeting.
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First Presbytes
Sens
Yeaterda
Walter Scott Printing Works
Baptist Church
West Firth Street
Fred Cavalésr
Thomas II Cavalear
Steer Place
Holy Cross
Efurt
Holy Gross Church
Preached and Baptised Bevenham Prosess
A large audience welcomed Rev. J. B. Alester of Boond Brook at the First Church of Christ yesterday morning and listened to a sermon from the text Go ye into all the world. He immersed several members including Mrs Beary Willevar and others, with more planned but delayed by sickness.
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J. B. Alester
Boond Brook
Cleaver
Beary Willevar
Mra Miller
Jerry E Leeke
ES Strickland
Drefour
R Retr
Edward Sand
Charles B. Fisher
Eleanor, Braddie
Margorie Cleaver
Willis Zinomermas
Harry
Chimney Fire on West Second Street Detected by Chief
A chimney fire at Grace’s on West Second Street caused a brief alarm at about 10:30 Friday night. Chief Doone observed youths near North and Park avenues and coordinated alarm responders. Firefighters prevented spread to the roof as neighbors were warned and the blaze was contained without damage.
Wreck on West Front Street Involving Amboy Livery Team
A buggy driven by a livery stable operator from Amboy and a gentleman with two passengers collided on West Front Street. The carriage rear wheel was damaged, one woman injured slightly, and the party received another wagon loaned by Dan Robe rts.
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Verrim
Amboy
Dan Roberts
Grace Parish Opens New Sunday School in Parish Building
The Grace Church Sunday morning school opened yesterday in the parish building with one pupil enrolled and six others secured to begin next week. Attendees included W. S. Timmins, M. B. Mellor, F. L. J., and A. R. Stevens. The program aims to provide basic instruction for those unable to devote time to study, focusing on foundational education for those over sixteen as they progress to higher practical branches.
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Orphon
G. A. Marat
W L Hetfield
Henry Wingham
Hove
St Mary'a Charett Nest
Mina St Lager
Thorp
Ping
Loomis
Holy Gregs
Gracy
Holy Cross Church
Pariste
Gro
T Foreign Missionery Society of the Baptist Church
Bath
Ain
Mra Bushnell
Mumiddary
Murtiah
Quertette
Chicago
Camano
Jennie Shoemaker
Singng Reader
Dellarleap
Bev
J.B. Jennings
Newton B. Smalley
Someredt
Race Streets
Laiok
Toa
Eile Sealer
Fifth Street
Grace Church
Ode
Calumittes
W. S Timmins
M. B Mellor
FL J
AR. Stevens
Prohibition Pioneer of Maine Celebrates 90th Birthday
A Plainfield event honors the Prohibition advocate Neal, praised as a principled leader in church and society. E Herring introduced as afternoon speaker. Special services worldwide mark the milestone with reference to First Corinthians 16.
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W. CT. U
Maine
E. Herring
Neal
Peculiar Coincidence Noted at Disciples Church
A fragment recalls a strange coincidence at the Disciples Church with Mr and Mrs George Bath present. The brief item hints at an event that drew attention among attendees but provides few further details or outcomes.
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Church
George Bath
Visiting kin and local notices mix in Oak City column
The column lists visits from New York to New Market and Greenbrook. It notes a Friday arrest of ten-year-old Martin Keldeshe on the Den Railroad, released after promising not to reoffend. Also reports a Seventh Day Lawn Tennis Club setup with named players and a first game played yesterday afternoon by Rev Br. Patofeon.
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Ols
Oil City
Pat ‘Mise Hatue Caanset
New Market
Biratngston
New York
Presbyterian
Methodist
Ladies Aid Soney
Thamar Peelham
Greenbrook
Ronah Red
G. Runyon Martin Keldeshe
Mene c Tous
Den
Justice Hall
Red
Mise Maudesod A Mamle
Tlinworth
M I Mies
Mildred TI David
Miss Haodeh Larkins
Maxwell
Alerc Vers
Tinwonh
Cornelius Ryne
Charles Rogert
Masc Titeworth
Mr. Crandall
Br. Patofeon
Young Men’s YM L of Nope Chapel meeting at eight
Partial community notes report Abram Wilde and James Harte on West Third street with illness and travel plans. The Young Men's YM L of Nope Chapter schedules a regular weekly meeting at eight. Local residents include Thomas Honan planning a Texas health trip and Albert Jaeger adding improvements at home.
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Monroe Avenue
Ogaatiar
Bali
YM. L
Nope Chaptl
Onight
Thomas Honan
West Third
Texas
Daniel Miller
West 'Eo Street
Thebanon
Harrisburg
Pai
Albert Jaeger
West End
Barber
Pendyiile
High Select
Lyceam
Alex
Muir
Moyt
Chinatownpany
John Reed
West Third Strect
Hopatcong
Local notes of social visits and events
A rough, error laden column records visits among Minaifield Pininield North Plainfield and nearby towns. Mentions Mahlon Daytap buying a bicycle and various residents hosting or visiting friends. An evening sale and a Thursday event are announced, with a church service and a concert by Miss Naber noted amid local chatter.
Wholesale Listing of Fabrics and Goods in Stock
A condensed catalog itemizes stock including Glase Towsley fabrics, Children's Fat fas, Men's Corded Waists at 15c each, and Heavy Seamless wear. Also listed are yardage figures for oil cloth and related textiles, with assorted quantities and prices.s
Hamburg Embroideries Sale Note
A local textile notice advertises Hamburg embroideries with yardages 575 yards at 1 1/2 inch and 050 yards at 3 1/2 inch widths. Prices listed 9 cents per yard. Store closes daily at 7 o'clock.
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Wiles
Madam Iza Lezem’s School for Dancing at Hulett’s Hall
The notice promotes Madam Iza Lezem’s School for Dancing at Hulett’s Hall every Friday evening featuring fancy artistic and stage dancing. New children’s classes forming and carnival entertainment is arranged. mentions trainer of Serpentine Dancers and Spanish Dancers, address 339 Park Avenue.
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Hulett
Tracher
Bersinn
Ani Eee
Park Avenue
Unclear fragmentary news item from unknown origin
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and places with unclear context. Readable parts reference possible people Beskokian’y Sara Oba Bore and events or places such as West and riot. Unable to determine a coherent main item from the snippet.
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