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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1893
Page
2
A dense local page fragment discusses New Jersey politics including Republican gains, past governors, and debates on election validity. It references Rahway endorsements, a Supreme Court decision, and potential elections. It also covers a Washington report on Haward restoration attempts and a tabled Peace Street extension argument in Trenton.
County leaders clash over a reform plan tied to Freeholders and a proposed readjustment of the county’s political map. The dispute centers on a long‑standing goal to realign ward representation and influence control of county offices, with Democrats fearing Republican gains if the plan advances.
The November Blue and its chatter cover high naval topics. It cites officers and maneuvers, including mentions of Parragat, Cu ckamanga, and a forthcoming description of a great battle below New Uplomani. It also notes Wright's seed of ideomotive raid and other related items by Danis Howsbil and Mr Kearney.
Two Newark men, Louis Whylrg 26 and Bray Preeti colored 40, were struck and killed by an express train on Oak Street near Elizabeth last night. Phee ma now tentantly killed, Tadly injarge, Freeman’s body moved to Port Murgde. They were hunting and walked onto the tracks attempting to cross toward Freemar’s depot. they did not see the Philadelphia express in time to escape.
Dr. JM Wheel endorses teaching through direct nature observations over book study and cites modern reform moving toward first hand contact with nature. He notes need for trained teachers and highlights Ptubal Manoa Training School and Mr. Tmlziels forestry program as successful models. Discussions touch on practical elementary methods and the push for experiential learning.
Readers report high regard for Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. Anecdotes from Commander Dean and Rev W Hug recount personal cures from conditions like chronic throat distress, eczema, ecaema, and kidney issues. Stated that sufferers found relief, with hospital staff endorsing its curative power and pharmacies noting high demand.
The Epworth League on the Methodist Church plans holiday entertainment while the Gospel Union and Deba uor Society schedule fundraisers. A singing group led by Prof Miner's pupils forms next Monday with a concert planned for early April. A wagon accident injures a dog. a social meeting at Crescent Keen Church will feature tea.
A dated advertisement touts Alloock's Vounocs Plasters as a simple remedy for soreness in the middle and stiffness in joints. Placed on the chest back or over limb muscles they purportedly ease restlessness and calm pain without harming users. The copy promises reputable relief and notes endorsements from sufferers and caregivers.
A scan of Sunday schedules lists Methodist Episcopal, St. Pewa German Lutheran, Epworth, Crescent Avenue, Grace ME, and others with multiple services. Rev. R Rurnes leads at one church, while Rev. Merbert F. Randolph preaches at Grace Church North Plainfield, and Rev. Logan Murphy heads Church of the Holy Cross. Sunday School times and revival services follow, with special sermons and anniversaries noted at several houses of worship.
At the Somerset Council No 104 gathering dr O U A M presided as preparations were made for ill members of the order Two new members were reported Speeches followed the regular business with Brother Templin praised for versatility as he delivered a powerful Elocution show that jolted sleeping members from their reveries the crowd clung to chairs as if stirred by a last trumpet.
An unclear report describes a vehicle incident near a business office where a team associated with A. EB. Hong attempted to ram away but was corralled quickly with no injuries or damage. The text is highly garbled and provides little verifiable detail.
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