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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1894
Page
4
A long Page of Plainfield notes covers public meetings and church events. Topics include sermons at the First Presbyterian, a Lyceum cycling trip to Rahway, a controversy over dairy cows and milk safety, and Epworth League officer elections with plans for a church paper.
A school meeting discusses moving the Capitol and debates whether a West End relocation aids growth or harms current conditions. Several speakers argue for rebuilding near major cites, while opponents cite accessibility and business impact.
A local petition from residents within about ten miles seeks access to West Imani via the Valley Railroad. They claim high elevation and good drainage, arguing a railway line would be to their advantage and request the company grant the petition.
The text describes a route between New York and Philadelphia ending today with a speech over the line. It notes good public patronage and mentions a hotel and an evening event. The piece suggests the service may resume as Autome.
Fragmentary local notes report a Dunellen Game Club gathering Monday night to discuss Decoration Day plans. Other items mention a fatal poisoning case, a railroad employee’s dismissal, and a county deed copy nearing two centuries old, with provincial quirks and a charity concert ahead.
An item notes the Weet Ends will perform against Caban Gieniene this afternoon at 3:30. It lists local residents and venues on West Third Street, South Second Street, and Grant Avenue, with stray mentions of ground breaking for Hope Chapel and church notices at the First Presbyterian.
A testimonial from Mrs Stockton of Mt Alton praises Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for dramatic recovery from bowel disease and blood poisoning after surgery. She credits the remedy with appetite return and renewed health, urging others to try it. The letter asserts the remedy as a universal antidote for uric acid blood purification and nerve tonic, sold by druggists.
The May issue features articles on Seward's West India Cruise illustrated by Robert Woumber, and fiction like Loyal Foes by Frederic Kevidall. It lists poems by Varistuo and Uviquill, plus pieces on trains and wartime topics, reflecting a broad literary mix in the periodical.
A lifelong sufferer from bleeding piles and rectal prolapse describes lasting relief after treatment by Dr Lighthill. The patient credits radical non surgical care of the chronic condition to the doctor and reports removal of daily discomfort and distress.
A dated endorsement from John Binney declares H Vroom as a suffering brother-in-law and asserts a permanent cure by Be Lightnill. The note invites residents to verify the statements in person.
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