10 Nov 1893
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1893
Page
1
The page fragment shows a chaotic mix of notes about sewer improvements and a city hall meeting. Mentions of petitions, business groups, and aldermen suggest a public works discussion with community input. Several names and places appear but the text is largely garbled.
In Wenemoosba a council reception welcomed Elizabeth and family. The Great Chief and local council presided as an adoption ceremony occurred for visitors, followed by a entertainment program with speeches by tribal leaders and a musical performance by Chief artisans.
Fragmented OCR yields unclear text about a Plainfield event. Readable elements mention Plainfield, temperance, and dates-like terms, but many words are garbled. The core idea appears to reference a temperance gathering or meeting in Plainfield with uncertain details.
Fragmented OCR text appears to describe a chaotic scene with names and actions, referencing escapes, events, and reactions. The readable portions suggest a tense confrontation or sequence of incidents, with multiple proper nouns and scattered verbs indicating movement and conflict across locations and times.
Fragmentary text describes an event schedule with speakers from New York and others, mentioning dates like November and venues such as Wolf's Hall. References weather, temperatures, and a planned party with a notable speaker. The passage is garbled with many misspellings and unreadable names.
Fragmentary OCR text recounts a gathering at New Hyde Park where attendees, including CHENEY, faced confusion and delays. The account mentions unsuccessful efforts, limited attendance, and scattered notes about a local event tied to the Gourier’s go-aliemed and HUTTa Coneboul as authorities or figures involved.
A late 19th century courtroom scene recounts Nolan v. Westphal tried before Justice Moshée. The jury favored the plaintiff seeking possession of property. Westphal’s side contends against the attachment and claim. The case centers on a debt owed, prior judgments, and disputed possession as Mrs Nolan asserts ownership of the house and belongings.
The Journal Bowling League agreed on a schedule to feature Alcyones versus gCTML and others as the contest runs to late February. Prize money and entry fees were set, with clubs including Elizabeth Field Club and Mevones absent from the meeting.
West Seventh Street from Grant Avenue westward about 2200 feet is being macadamized. The improvement has run for nearly two weeks and will reach the western boundary of the Lee property near Motus Avenue. Since work began there has been strong interest in local real estate and contracts for new houses between Grant and Painsfield Avenues, to be completed by next spring.
A report from New York details Willie Patton being confined in Laine Street jail amid rumors of involvement with a financier circle and debts. The piece notes creditors and relatives seeking relief, with Davis and Benjamin Wooster organizing a party for survivors, including a social club event at Irving Hall.
A damaged letter from Mattur Terry, Post mistress at Sherrer Hill Dallas Oo, asks for medical prescriptions and relief for chronic illness. The writer describes illness, past doctors, and seeks new remedies while signing as a distressed correspondent.
A Brooklyn wheelman's note reports admiration for a Plainfield restaurant scene and a public guess at an admirer of a city man. It mentions Mr. Brooks praised as "King of the Haajo" after four encors, and advertises Brooks & Lenton and Marshall & Wihler at the Casino Saturday night for a lively show. Also notes contract return dates for Tonk va Hulett and Jotosen va Marah, with Officer Kiely pursuing Willem Hans for resisting arrest and police.
Nov 10 report says the English government through its ambassador urged the United States to mediate between Brazil and Heezil factions to end the internal strife that has raged for months. The appeal aims to bring a peaceful settlement and halt fighting.
Axioms of the Courier include a major reader incentive with a magazine ad on page three offering patterns with twenty five cent price, plus local notices: a collie found, post office appointment, entertainments, minstrel acts, and community events. Also reports band serenade, home improvements, court case, and club activities with local names and places in Mainfield Elizabeth and nearby.
A summons issued in the case Wright, Depur & Co. versus Williams, dated November 16, before Justice Roswer's court. The action concerns futoible matters as listed in the docket.
A promotional notice proclaims a cure claiming Dr Coughs remedy aids chest and lung issues. It offers a free trial at L W Ramsolph’s Pharmacy 21 West Front Street with large bottles priced at 60 cents and 1.00, guaranteeing satisfaction or money back.
The report lists residents and visitors across the city including Rev Mrs Bristol and family from Hartford visiting Mr and Mrs C Peek on Wem Front Street, P H L Martin buying property on 46 Street opposite Rockview Avenue, and W D Kiely returning home after illness. It notes Sheriff elect George Kyte to be sworn in next Wednesday and detailing a wedding at Treeton with Lilian Apgar marrying Al J Cook, plus guests. Also included are obituaries, travel to New York and Providence for various residents, a sale of a lot on West Seventh Street for 5000 dollars with a future dwelling, and multiple small social movements and visits across Metuchen and neighboring towns.
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