03 Nov 1893
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1893
Page
1
A chaotic OCR passage describes public anger over race-track gambling and political corruption. It references civic meetings, speakers, and calls for reform, including remarks by Summit's resident Tasiinius and Mr Adams criticizing primaries and party integrity amid gambling influence.
The Hope Chapel event titled Enjoyable Exertainment featured basic recitations and dialogues, staged under Ladies Aid Society auspices to benefit the chapel. Performers included Mine Westp... and Master Altieri Ford, with a full audience in attendance and donations raised for the chapel.
Scattered text shows references to ward meetings, political figures, church activities, and public notices. Mentions include union groups, election discussions, and Sunday school work, with several names and places obscured by OCR errors. The fragment hints at civic engagement in a mid 20th century city.
A social gathering hosted at a member’s home featured readings and recitations. An evening of light entertainment included music, a simple supper, and general sociability, with attendees enjoying informal amusements and companionship.
Amusement notes describe a Fire Patrol presentation planned for Tuesday at Deadwood South Dakota. The show features a dramatic scene with a river and a golden float, backed by a stern crew and scenic improvements.
An unreliable advertisement markets Dr Peterow’s Golden Medical Discovery as a universal remedy. It promises cure or money back, urging readers to try the claimed liver tonics and tonics for a wide range of ailments amid dubious medical claims and vague endorsements.
A hospital fund raise last night drew strong support with wide table sales and rapid bidding. Proceeds reached 160.16 dollars as many items sold well including a toy bed scene and a rare art piece.
The Cunard liner Campania completed the Eastern voyage in eight days twelve hours seven minutes breaking ocean records. Bryants Scholars observe William Cullen Bryant birthday with a school program featuring readings poems and music highlighting Bryant's life and works.
Plainfield readers are invited to participate in a government driven promotion tied to a first class magazine. The Courier advertises a twenty five cent publication and a sample pattern from Lommettie Company with a ten cent or twenty five cent cost for the pattern.
The report recalls a chaotic entertainment night at Slope Chapel with a humorous mishap. Carney tripped over improvised props, knocked over a display, and caused a small disturbance as speakers and attendees reacted.
Wow for Crome A Mane hosts a meeting in T A Tt Hall West Fourth Street near Liberty at eight o'clock. Candidates Foster Voorhes Tan Ger Kyle and Charles N Codding will address. Pinefield Garnet Band plays. chowder served after. Arrangements chaired by T A Weber with numerous committee members listed.
The Union County registry totals 18 977 as compiled from complete returns to the party clerk, down 255 from last year. Rahway lost 24 voters and Elizabeth 200, while many will be added or struck by the Court of Common Pleas at Elizabeth before election day.
A Republican Association event in East Front Street rooms will host Republican candidates Voorhees Kyte and Charles N. Uedding tomorrow evening at eight o clock. Citizens invited to meet them. A bag of twenty six winter goose passed the city at one o clock today heading south. Miss Wilson offers lessons in embroidery and silk work, promising satisfactory instruction.
All Saints Day events in Fanwood celebrate parish work and outreach. Rev Edward H. Tree reports growing attendance and enthusiasm. The parish, aided by Mrs Frank Quereno of New York, sent three barrels of clothing to Beaufort to aid victims of famine. Fourth Ward Republicans urged attendees to bring a Democrat to the rending party at T. A. He Hall.
Rexs Houston the grandson of E Houston of West Front Street is described as the town's youngest cyclist. At barely over three years old he handles a bicycle confidently, riding to Newark and back with grandpa’s cushion-tired wheel, often staying out late and returning sound asleep.
The Moore v Taylor contract case appeared in Justice Moshers court this afternoon. The plaintiff and defendant represented themselves without lawyers. Several witnesses were examined by Judge Moore and Mr Taylor, with the judicial proceedings conducted by Constable Matrex assisted by July Mosher. the decision was reserved.
Sam Allen appeared on East Second Street for assaulting Kelly. The case was adjourned to today and disposed of with a changed plea. Corporation Counsel Marsh cited irregularities in the complaint. The judge imposed ten dollars or twenty days. Lawyer VanNese aided the defense and the matter was amicably adjusted.
Peter Apgar, a Dunellen carpenter, slipped while working indoors and fell to the floor, suffering severe bruises. He required assistance to return home, with possible bone injuries not yet confirmed. The piece promotes King’s New Discovery for grippe and throat chest illnesses, including asthma and hay fever, with trial bottles advertised at L. W. ’s Pharmacy.
A reception will be held at Republican rooms in the city flank on Saturday evening November 4 from 7 30 to 8 45 for candidates Voorhees Kyte and Codding and all voters of any party are invited. Rev J W Richardson will address the Y M C A meeting Sunday at 4 15 p m.
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