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Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1892

Page

3

Crescent Avenue Flower Show Promises Unusual Display

Reports describe the curio asu show at No 17 Crescent Avenue with fine flowers from a recent New York exhibit. Weather notes recount a trio of rapid temperature swings, ranging from 7 to 37 degrees, with a high 63 degrees in one period. Political updates show Crescent Republican Committee pending election day plans and widespread election fever as various tickets and badges appear in town. Local incidents include a fire risk tale, a furniture loss at East Second Street, and discussions of the Lincoln anniversary. Public events include bicycle club gatherings and a flower show visit by Short Hills partygoers.

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Todats Election In North Plainfield City

The city’s election passed quietly with the largest total vote on record. Up to noon, about 1,073 had voted citywide, with North Plainfield’s first district at 608 and second district at 469, totaling 877 for the two districts.

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Crescent League Exits Fun Night With Boxing Fun

Members of the Crescent League and friends enjoyed a lively club evening with surprises and humorous acts. Standout moments included singing by the Crescent League Quartette and boxing mock bouts that drew laughs from the audience. A bowling tournament between the Park lob ten men and Crescent League was announced for Thursday evening, open to members and invited guests.

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Republican Wheelmen Parade for Harrison in City Borough

The Republican Wheelmen held a grand evening parade through the city and borough streets to honor Harrison and Reid. Sixty four riders, decorated wheels, a colored drum corps, and Chinese lanterns lined the route. Cheers followed the procession as voters went to polling places early morning with officers ensuring fair play. colored voters were notably active.

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City Council Minutes Read On Ward Petitions And Ordinances

Residents petitioned for street fare adjustments and a West Third street light plan. An East Finch wheel lean-to request and a Crescent Rank fountain proposal were referred for action. A Sycamore street widening debate began with hearings planned. notice to property owners and a $1,000 street-work appropriation were approved.

Second Ward Hillside Avenue West Third Street Central Avenue New Street Berekwes E. Malford Warren Ackerman East Finch Wheel Crescent Rank Coun +leet Edward Titsworth Dew Street Marsh Johnson Fisk Finance Committee General Fond Fire Department General E. O. Malford Case Sycamore Street Manning Vermeule of Commissioners of Appeal William C. Ayers Introde Mafat

Wreck on the Fanwood car injures crew and blocks tracks

Engineer Henry Swarts reports he was sleepy and overworked when his hog engine collided with cars on the Fanwood line. Debris blocked traffic for hours as wrecking crews from Elizabeth cleared the site under Chief Engineer John Mullord and J Ossidy. Swartz defends the company, urging a full investigation into overwork and safety.

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Democratic Tale of Campaign Meetings and Local Notices

A chaotic Plainfield report describes a Democratic gathering with speakers including ex secretary Falrebiid and the Flatt race and west Music Hall band, noting little effect on voters. It also covers Rev J B Cleaver and Benjamin Hi’s church roles, plans to move, and a penny election bet between Adam Yeung and F Stewart tied to a local mayoral outcome with bartering barrow tokens and a contested ballot box in the Fourth Ward.

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