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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1894
Page
5
An appeal and testimonial page recounts medical cures attributed to Dr. Lighthill and Mr. Bryan. John Corson praises radical relief after years of suffering from piles, describing prior treatments and a dramatic improvement in four weeks. The piece blends patient stories with local notices and upcoming church events.
The Lady's Orchestra plans an entertainment at the hall of Thanksgiving Eve. The Piscataway township school board will meet Tuesday afternoon in the schoolhouse. Wiring for electric lighting is to begin Monday morning. Christian Endeavor prayer meeting at the Seventh Day Baptist Church tomorrow afternoon led by G. R. Arandall. Jasice Storms travelled to New York to meet his wife visiting relatives in Columbia County. Justice Storms recovers his pet dog last week. Thieves alarm raised after Day's printing office break in. robbery blamed on boys. Otto’s chicken coop robbed. prized jewels stolen. the robbers heard but escaped. Frank Fietcher to speak on citizenship at First Baptist Church tomorrow evening. Mrs. Westcott hosted a poorly attended reception in Somerville. Street lamps complaints rise. automatic pattern lamps in use and costly to run.
Community items from Plainfield and nearby towns. Mentions of residents including Mrs Maltbie and daughter, Mrs T Laing returning from a visit, W J Voorhees visiting, William Ryno’s return, and Simmonds of Smith joining a pond outing. Notes on Iron Street bridge status, John Brown planning a new house, and Plainfield Avenue routing near Richmond Street. Reverend Ernest Thompson’s letter from Unionville reports nine quarts of fresh strawberries sent to New York and more picked since.
The report notes an engaging delegate from T Wick Convention and Toe Morse being instructed to join the new Endeavor J formed on Crescent Avenue. Refreshments concluded the programme, marking a successful event sequence.
Henry Wilson of Welshton Florida cites Cholera Remedy for diarrhoea lasting long hours. He notes one small dose of Coke provides relief and warns that several doses may be needed for permanent relief. The remedy is described as pleasant when mixed with water.
The article reviews early winter styles with blue gray dominates coats and skirts in frieze tweed and covert fabrics. It notes corselet skirt cuts, belts less relied upon, and abundant fur trims. Princess robes in red cloth with beaver bands showcase a beaded velvet scarf and epaulet details.
A dense church directory lists multiple congregations with service times, Sundayschool, and youth groups across Watchung Avenue Fourth Street and surroundings. It names pastors such as Rev. Cornelius, Rev. J W Richardson, Rev. Hobart Clark, Rev. D J Werkes, Rev. E Kionka, Rev. Herting, Rev. C Lich, Rev. Wi B Riesds, Rev. BJM Rodman, Rev T Logan Murphy, and Rev. R Barnes, with morning and evening services and Sunday School times.
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