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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1893
Page
2
A damaged obituary fragment mentions a person connected to Willa H. Vaenderbilt and a late date around 1468, with reference to a daughter and son surviving the deceased and an 1888 tie to a mail and poet, plus a note about a regiment in New.
Fragmentary text mixes travel advertising for the Penna railroad and a medical testimonial from W. Thordies Parker with references to Germany and a sailor. The readable bits mention Carlyle and Somers New York, a May 41, 1893 date, and a doctor’s claim about curing chest trouble, but the overall piece is garbled and partial.
A lecture discusses Whittier's poetry and life, noting his evolution from nature lover to reformer and patriot. It highlights wartime verses, Lincoln references, and Whittier’s humanity, depicting his balance of social justice and charitable view of wrongdoers. The talk connects his poems to broader historical themes and memory.
The Empire Theatre in New York promotes The Girl I Led Behind Me as the best American play, with focus on its costumes and romantic scenes. Patrons admire the decorations and period dress, while the production promises an indefinite run and audience appeal for both genders.
Afternoon session featured Miss RB Yates reading a paper on a local topic. Miss Cora Pack led discussion on Treasurer's Duties while others contributed, and participants felt the evasions addressed and progress made.
The snippet records basketball games with Knobland Heville and others, noting two men beaten and league play by the Y M L team. It mentions a final game date shift to Thursday and hints at weather with a forecast of much colder temperatures tomorrow.
Sunday-school begins at 9:48 in the morning with junior classes and preschool activities. Regular morning and evening worship follow at 10:30 and 7:30 with junior and young people programs. Communion and altar prayer occur during the day with a temperance meeting at 4 PM and Home Missions Day observed by Congregationalists.
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