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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1892
Page
3
A crowded column of notices mentions name registration deadlines for voting, local club activities, a court jury dispute, a woman’s fall and hospital stay, price updates on coins, and upcoming social events. It also reports street improvements, election-night plans, and weather shifts, with community updates from Plainfield to Westfield and Elizabeth.
An advertisement in The Courier promises savings on a deal by reaching local shoppers. It highlights discounts, limited-time offers, and a call to action urging readers to compare prices and act quickly. The note emphasizes value and urgency to attract customers.
A community gathering featured sparring excerpts by regional boxers including Jack Mc Anlife and W A Coddin acting as host. Notable moments included boxing bouts with Freddy Jones and Count Leidy, a harp solo by George Grieves, and a closing door-coats routine by Adod J Bevis. The evening mixed sport, song, and lighthearted theatrics.
A public gathering plans 1000 clay pipes stamped with Plwingeld publican Smoker and November 3 1892, with tobacco and refreshments. The program features Republican nominees for county and assembly, brief speeches limited to five minutes, and a musical interlude by local musicians. Attendees may meet candidates and enjoy informal discussion and entertainment.
Mrs Jenne H Smith, former resident of this city, files suit to obtain her dower in the estate of her husband who died last September. She alleges her stepchildren conspired to deprive her of rights, claims disinheritance and exclusion from attendance at his dissolution proceedings, and seeks her rightful widow's share.
Superintendent of Potter Pree Works reports a four mile distance to a new connection with Water Supply Company's main. The building, owned by M. Bird, will use the top two stories to manufacture wire and tin coverings for milk bottles, akin to patents already used by beer bottlers. Work to begin within a month.
Mayor Saunders and council discuss extending the street railway to Somerset Street. Property owners would have input if the project went to a vote, but the plan is abandoned for now. The proposed single track promises minimal obstruction to vehicles and bicycles.
The First Anniversary of Queenly Lodge No 226 I O F C F was celebrated in Perseverance Lodge Hall with 107 members. A program featured an Odd Fellowship address by James W Trenchard of Bridgeton New Jersey and a recitation by Minnie Smith, followed by refreshments and social time. Separately, bowling tournament lineups and a Democratic meeting at No 59 Broadway were noted, with reports of lively but partisan activity and a surprise party hosted for Mrs M Coyne at the Rink Building on Broadway.
A man was found along the Central railroad track near Lor ralse. He was taken to Elizabeth Hospital but could not be saved. Local authorities began an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a political appeal mentioning Democrats and a ticket, with scattered phrases about voting and addresses. The legible bits hint at a local electorate asking voters to consider a State and National ticket and a monetary wager, but many words are garbled.
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