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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1893
Page
2
A busy Irvington Plainfield scene records church activities, hospital donations, Memorial Day remarks, and local visits. Citizens, trustees, and visitors across Crescent Avenue, Park Avenue, East Front, and nearby towns are noted for charitable gifts, hospital support, Memorial Day talks, and social gatherings.
The Irvington event drew over 6000 spectators as No. 31 Chris Von Lengerka led the Atomata Wheelmen to victory in a hot pace. Riders N. Ro Tieworth and E. V. French rode safely in the half and one mile events while others struggled or were distanced. Local socials followed with strawberry and ice cream festivals at Locust Grove and St Marys Charen clubrooms, featuring Prof Reillys orchestra and notable volunteers. meanwhile city updates note Somerset Street Hillway relay work and new fire department chief election.
An advertisement extols Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for kidney disease, claiming rapid relief and universal cure. It cites testimonials from Oscar Lambert of Jerico Missouri Mrs A J F Manchester Providence RI and others, and notes broad newspaper exposure and endorsements by druggists. The piece also mentions courtroom records and local notices alongside the remedy promotion.
The Monday Afternoon Club held a social meeting through October with Professor Dean of the Scharwenk Conservatory of Music in New York presenting a talk on music. He discussed Italian airs German melodies and French chansons and Mrs Dean closed the session by singing.
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