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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1893
Page
1
Borough officials discuss vacant Fairview area, street improvements, and opening up Reaver property. Proposals include widening sidewalks, sewer and light projects, and a petition to vacate Fairview Commons. Debates cover sewerage, street lighting, and annual contracts for night workers and maintenance.
Boston papers stir over alleged engagement involving Helen Gould and actor Barry Woodruffe related to prior Netherwood Hotel owner Carry Wood roll. Survey questions if marriage by Woodruffe and May Malhfolders could affect Netherwood property value amid long rumors and social intrigue.
Willow A Westpillal of Wert Pearth Arett declares not a lien holder and announces candidacy for the next Council, stating commitment to public duties and community service.
Readable fragments hint at a discussion of cures and aeration, mentioning elites and a city, with garbled names and scattered phrases. The text references crime and a writer, suggesting a chaotic historical note rather than a clear event or report.
By order of President Ginna a special Common Council meeting is set for Wednesday. The agenda includes a proposal to ban posters on city billboards. The move responds to a request from the Mothers Association urging stricter poster controls in the interest of morality and order.
The Junior Christian Endeavor Society of Trinity Reformed Church staged an entertainment titled The Juniors as Entertainers featuring a theater and musical program. The night included prayers, readings, declamations, songs, and pageant scenes with roles representing various cultures, followed by a light supper.
Fragmented paragraphs report various local happenings including a car collision on West Prvo street, a doll given by a miner to a customer, a rescheduled commission meeting, a King's Daughters charity event, an upcoming entertainment, and a note about J P F MacDonald promotions. The text is garbled and references December 1 and November 25.
A would be intruder at the Williams Street residence was alerted by a household, escaped via a second floor window, leaving behind an overcoat and two letters. Police later recovered signs of the attempted entry, noting a burglar’s hasty search and a missing parcel. A trace box lay disturbed, while details point to a known local burglar named Nenvagh. A city search continues for the suspect.
The governor is expected to appoint Oliver to fill the vacancy created by James J. Werber’s death. Oliver, a Democrat and former county collector, will resign from the collector ship. He offers to give half his salary this year to Werber’s widow as the transition is guided by ex Governor Green’s backing and Werts influence.
The Standard Structural Ins Com pany of Plainfeld and Medaruiiga incor porated yesterday at the County Ark's alle Elizabeth. Incorporators include P Mintara Sauth Ezra Toom's John M. MacNeughon and Elia B. Sauth. Capital stock stated as $230, aH, Nh, 1. C. & Wright & Co of Vinwfeld also filed articles of incorporation with $50,000 capital. Data lists A. Speight of Brooklyn Albert Lusch of Granford and Charlote E Wright of Plainfield as organizers.
A damaged notice promises a November 25 coupon granting purchasers a free reproduction titled An American Beauty, 20 inches high, in color from the Yard of Posies collection. It is said to be a premium not sold by dealers and worth five dollars, with copyright protection.
A kitchen accident on Bom Boostersel Street left Delia Herlich unconscious after a closet door slammed shut. A nearby onlooker recounted improvised phrases and a strange ad phrase promoting Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Pills.
The steamship Australia, arriving from Honolulu, was sighted outside the Golden Gate. A government tug boarded the ship’s passengers to the State Department and they were placed on the wires for processing.
Emma Woods, formerly Newank New Jersey, aged 18, was convicted of murder in the Lewis Crowns case and received a seven year sentence in the state prison. The sentence was handed down today following the jury verdict in the criminal case.
The Columbia steamer of Rockrokr Mast. logs 10.65 miles in 20.15 minutes at a speed approaching thirty miles per hour during an early morning trial, setting a new record for the vessel.
Random street incidents report damage and disturbances on Somerset Harmony and adjacent streets. A bridge is removed by street crews, a dog attacks, a fence is torn by boys, a carriage item was misplaced, a gas leak nearly suffocated a child, and local work orders, a water grade change, plus a council anniversary and prize fowls arrival are noted with dubious spellings and fragmented names.
Balsac boasted of experience and workmanship, claiming years of know how have improved repairs. The ad notes Colier's at 2 Park Avenue offers reliable service and emphasizes the value of seasoned partners in craftsmanship.
In a justice Mosher court the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff, Allee Lanes against Rise Muller for 875 dollars plus 185 cents costs. The case, based on a rental agreement for a Fourth Street property, covered monthly rent and implied renewal terms. Evidence showed attempted subletting and July rent claims, plus alleged contract termination disputes and tensions over moving plans.
Personal notices list Mr and Mrs Henry Liebrecht visiting relatives in the city and Mrs Charlotte Rye spending time with kin. Mrs Elis Benedict returns from Jersey City after a short stay and at the Quackenboss wedding Thursday night. Mr and Mrs J D Titaworth celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a quiet dinner for close relatives, with telegraphic congratulations from across the country. H T Williams travels to Somerville to obtain discharge from state militiamen. William Wedemyer and family visit James Emory’s home in West Prout Street. The Rev Mr Welle of Grace Church New York will preach at Grace Church tomorrow morning. Henry Brantigan receives congratulations on the birth of a child weighing fifteen pounds. A quartet from the Gesang and Toru Verela session will perform this afternoon with Prof Stein leading. A dance is planned at Mr and Mrs Lewis’s residence on East Frost street Monday evening.
An advertisement promotes Dr King s New Discovery for coughs colds and chest troubles with a money back guarantee after a fair trial. Local notices mention Mrs William Wright of West Front Street returning from New London and Mrs H Springer confined to her room with nervous prostration and hemorrhages. Other items include residents like William Gloak James Brows and Mrs Mareh of Philadelphia and a note about Plainfield Manual Training School admission requirements and Mr Dalsiel.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a Monday gathering of the City Executive to correct apportionment and adopt proposed figures from the Courterly last night as basis for city convention representation.
A Washingtonville Committee meeting was held last night at Miss Jennie Codgtoo’s home. An Somerset gramme provided entertainment and the group planned a social program for the following week after business concluded.
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