29 Mar 1894
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1894
Page
1
A garbled Washington dispatch discusses a judge and the post office department. It mentions a proposed appointment and tensions with political critics, citing General statements and questions about executive action and Congressional response.
Two men arrested by authorities at Governor's Island face court martial following desertion from regular army units. Both aged twenty four and twenty three had trained at West Point and served about a year. They claimed coercion by misrepresentation and left for Taglaway before arriving in Pistopeld.
At the meeting the group debated further improvements in the Borough as officials urged action. The discussion grew heated with participants pressing for concrete steps and timely progress tonight.
Last evening a traveler woke to a disorderly scene at Soauerwet Ci days. The Coakly Aid Society employed two dozen workers for the event, paying a total of about 175 dollars.
Townsfolk are urged to try a sample of a new tonic said to aid throat chest and lungs. The ad promises quick relief from cold and coughing and offers a free trial at Lt Randolph's Drug Store No 21 West Front Street.
A garbled page lists events and notices including a dance by Mire Shoemaker of Chicago, a wedding reception on Sev street and Clayton avenue, an Independent Fire Gorge gathering in Jervey City, a bicycle exhibit on April 9, and various entertainment and advertising items. It mentions Arthur Cheeswright’s performance, Willett advertising papers, and general social activity.
The text records initiation planning for a group in Harrisburg, naming officers Madam Char Dirieh as secretary for the evening and Jona Carney reading the charter. It lists committee appointments for receptions, Laois Tribe, Vint Chief, and refreshment groups, with a concert by the Bebomano Quartette at First Baptist Church praised as among the city’s finest musical entertainments.
North Plainfield Township held a meeting where new oath of office was administered to J. F. Homble as Survey of Highways and Michael Powers had already sworn. Debated were forfeit of an office and a land lease proposal with John French for drive property. Additional items covered election bills and local assessments with mixed opinions.
The lantern slides shown by the Pisisfeld Club last evening impressed all with their beauty and variety. Images included Brooklyn scenes, Hudson and Bronx River views, the New Market dam, Chimney Rock area, and other local sights, ending with a sense of regret as the program concluded.
Councilman Claries J. Flak proposes to present to the Public Library a fee collection of shells and implements found in Africa as part of a museum project. Aren G. H. Pontaln has taken charge and will add some rare specimens from his country findings.
Rapid work continues on the old Gerel Lima and Onsole Engine Onepeny area with water pipes laid and supply turned out last night for a street project on West Second Street.
Last night a sizeable gathering honored Charles Ball of East Porth with a broad celebration. Bert Naylor led entertainment as guests danced into the early hours, with about thirteen in line and attendees up at three in the morning as they prepared to rise.
A fragment notes strong sales at a local book sale with lively praise for a music collection and bargains. The text mentions Peete fr Grime and prices like twenty and thirty twenty-five cents, highlighting a thriving warez themed event.
A lamp sparked a small blaze at a store when a screw stuck and blocked a clerk from lowering it. A customer alerted others and Frans Randolph carried the lamp outside as a passerby extinguished the flames before significant damage occurred.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses fibroids tumors and medical terms. Mentions Overton and mounts, questionable references to knife removal. Contains unclear names and garbled phrases, with no coherent event or dates.
A mid 19th century proclamation from Mayor W. J. Gilert of Plaitfield dated March 27 1864 warns against using or operating lottery devices to obtain money or goods. It states penalties include confiscation of furniture and potential sacramental penalty at the court’s discretion.
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