15 May 1894
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1894
Page
1
The Board of Education met to approve routine business and a gun purchase referral. Reports cover April taxes, district finances, and cafeteria needs, while personnel and curriculum items were discussed for the upcoming term.
A garbled OCR fragment from a historical page shows scattered names and places such as New Yor and Wagram with unclear action or outcome. Readable elements hint at a park scene and a local event but the main facts are obscured by text corruption and nonsensical sequences.
A damaged notice from Dore Amy ofe nk Courier reports a case involving an attendant and a payroll dispute. The piece mentions a tour, a fear, a hospital, and a public figure from Berk, Cummlverin, and Clulery. Details are fragmentary and uncertain.
Fragmentary line reads as a casual aside with repetition two identical phrases. Lacks clear people places or events to form a full news item or identifiable subject.
Fragmentary notes describe city health the quarantine on East Second Street lifted and a Royal Arch Masons meeting initiating seven candidates. Other items mention bowling on Somerset Street, a Casio show for charity, and various social notices with uncertain details and names.
The Administration held a fuel meeting on Teacenl Avenue Cleareh par or, with reports read and a treasurer’s statement presented. Proceedings noted ongoing work and anticipated expenditures, including salary and firewood costs, as part of routine council business.
A disrupted local note reports Mex Wertz resigning from a post linked to an industrial or community role. The item mentions a transition plan, a July start, and a shift toward a new endeavor with unspecified partners and future resilience efforts.
A scrambled OCR item notes a fire alarm at Chimery A that disrupted a 10 Hie engine crew led by Thomas Hughes. A truck company and a telephone respondent aided the momentary alarm, with little damage and a swift response from local authorities.
A muddled report describes a county gathering with mentions of five or so dancers and a few attendants. Rogers and Gonde are noted for supplying supplies and the steward Werz oversaw supper.
An early warning advert warns against catarrh remedies containing mercury and alleges internal harm. It promotes a dubious cure sold by J. Cheney & Co with dubious claims and high price per bottle.
Jacob Studer of Somestreet died after slipping from a wall and falling from a siteher’s stairs yesterday morning. The funeral is planned for Thursday at 2:30 PM at the German Reformed Church on Craig Place with burial at Vale Cemetery. Leader was six years old and had served in the Civil War. he leaves a widow and four children, two married.
Reported discussion covered authority waivers and duties of health officers and commissioners. Attendees included Dr Carman and local officials. The meeting addressed procedures, resignations, and potential actions awaiting orders from higher authorities.
Three artists Bosca CatonT and Three Pianfeld present a scene at Front and Somerset depicting a skyward moment. Crowds gather as viewers recall a quick, dramatic instant in a painting that hints at a waning light and urban life.
The Cadet Corps under Captain Edwardes plans a display at Bloomfield on Memorial Day. Reports say a temporary change may replace the Curlee Cups event as the boys assemble for the ceremony and parade.
A distorted text fragment describes a meeting or event with references to people, committees, and plans. Key names and places are unreadable, leaving the main action and participants largely unclear.
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A Milles Friends report a widespread belief in a Great Cough Medicine named Avida claiming cures for tuberculosis chest and throat diseases. The ad promises guaranteed results or money back and offers a free trial at LWp's Pharmacy with large bottles priced at 60a.
A dense list of residents with scattered details including Harry Ulrich and Hinrichs returning from Texas, postmaster change in Wesfield, Mrs Elwood Matthews and Mrs Blackwell, Councilor Charles Reed, Frederick N. Brown departing for Staten Island, Robert Husomire and Ven DeCart guests, Tomiinson’s business trip to York, Richards and Onealin farm notes, Mre James Moore and Misses, Wilson Ayers banking moves, Abel Boorland lecture, Alfred Wilson and Mrs Morris Moseaptonio’s social notes, upcoming Shouting tournament entrants, Cape May departures, and a wedding announced for Vinn Doremus with plans in Prince place and Southern New Jersey travel before return.
At a special Umer 0 Moore Association meeting the Crescent Wheelmen plan a coming race meet. Volunteers will participate in the first mile event and the one mile race, with uniforms and decorations described. The committee outlines colors, shoes, and headgear to be worn.
An advertisement-lecture extols Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for a wide range of female ailments including irregular menstrual cycles and fatigue. It claims rapid improvement in a single dose and touts testimonials and personal promises. The piece references regimen and tonics marketed to women seeking home remedies.
A fatal night accident near Moody School in East Northfield claims Miss Marence W. Blood, 28, and injures Miss Clara M Bart, 24, with two other teachers seriously hurt. The group, returning from a pleasure trip, plunged down a steep embankment after their carriage struck an iron grate. The casualties were taken to Henry Abbjey’s house for care while the town notes ongoing plans for a major Interstate Relay Team Race near New York.
The report references dead fish floating on a pond behind Somerset Street, with unclear cause. Other items note a berry festival, a fatal shooting in an unfurnished room, a jewelry theft, a vacancy in government, a US senator appointment, and a child injury from a moving vehicle. The mix reads as fragmented local notices and brief news items from the era.
The item blends a weather note fair with southwesterly winds and an advertisement for Chamberlain's Felon Balm. It touts a Cincinnati traveler Mrs W Baitel cured after two applications for rheumatism and lameness. The ad claims prompt relief for rheumatic pain, lame back, sprains and swelling, priced at 50 cents, sold by Heynold's Pharmacy Park and North avenues, T and Armstrong manager.
Street Commissioner Meeker pressed Councilman Frazee to keep the clear of goods. The council instructed Captain Grout to remove obstructions from sidewalks. Captain Grant and Kia face criticism for ignoring Frazee's store, while Meeker stays busy and away from the central area.
The funeral of the daughter of John Hensey of Bast Second street occurred yesterday morning after dying from diphtheria. The burial took place at the Preaty termn Cemetery. The service was led by Reverend Dr. W. E. Honeyman. The girl was nearly three and had been ill Thursday. No doctor was summoned until shortly before death. Since then the house has been inspected and fumigated under the Board of Health.
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