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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1892
Page
2
Mercer County grand jury proposes whipping punishment for wife beaters and debates its legislative feasibility. Backed by some officials and lawyers, supporters push harsh measures to curb abuse though critics fear barbarism and privacy concerns.
The old family burying ground between Evens and Dunellen on Green Brook bluff has become a pasture for cows. Weathered head stones show Lenox and Willshead family burials from 1777, and the fence lies down with weeds and trampling harming the graves.
The item notes Bishop John H. Vincent once resident here now in Buffalo New York and outlines his Christian ministry. It mentions 1850 preaching, G A Pountain seeking prehistoric skulls and a deer's jaw, and a shift from bicycle business to relic gathering. Judge W R Codington returns from a mountain trip. Charles Ruggles, youth injured on a railroad coal train, is hospitalized with poor prospects of recovery.
Joint committee held an afternoon meeting with President Ginoa and members from North Plainfield to discuss Peace Street extension through Cow. The group elected Ginna as chairman and Case as secretary. Protests from local residents were recorded. no conclusions reached by press time.
Ovid Musin will present a vocal recital in Plainfield on Thursday evening December 1 with Sebert as pianist, marking the season’s start. Reserved seats priced 30 and 75 cents go on sale Monday at Central Pharmacy.
The passage extols Gaaxpera Pita and Brandeath’s Pis, arguing long term use by families proves merit and steady sales as evidence. It claims popular endorsement from discriminating people and notes wide availability in medicine stores.
A boy living with his sister accidentally discharged a loaded revolver striking his sister at the base of the breast. The weapon had been warned as loaded moments earlier. Dr. McConaghy operated after anesthesia but the sister did not recover. Nearby notes mention other local happenings and a steady stream of bowling league scores.
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