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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1893
Page
2
The Courier reports on ward political disputes over primaries and a plan to reform voting to curb partisan advantage. It notes a North Plainfield billboard case fueling concerns about indecent posters and their impact on youth, and recalls a clergy association stance on poster regulations.
The piece outlines the plan for the Republican convention to decide city offices in Plainfield. Delegates warn against running counter to party wishes, stressing that positions should be filled by convention selections and that no man should pursue office against party lines. Special mentions include the Courier’s ticket, and candidates deemed capable.
Punkhien asserts Arnies Salva as the world’s best salve for Outs Uleera and Bak with strong claim and promotional tone. No other concrete details or dates provided.
The Third Street Mission presented a well attended program last night featuring Ida Randolph in a piano solo, Harriet Manning May Frazee reciting a poem, Albert Ford performing a ventriloquist style piece, and Sarah Maosing singing The Sands of Dee. L. W. Randolph gave a lengthy speech highlighting future events.
The Society of Obriatian Endeavor of Watching House in Sebring hosted a well attended gathering despite relentless rain. Attendance neared seventy five with participants taking care of tasks and a literary and musical program performed, though details are garbled in the text.
An account from Motorman Martin of trolley car No 3 recounts a collision with a southern wagon and a near coincidental sequence of events the night before. The report mentions a close call and notes Martin’s discomfort as experts assess the wreckage and ride conditions.
Fragmentary OCR text lists names and events with unclear meaning. It references a group or collection, regrets about figures not included, and mentions a five item set. The passage remains cryptic and lacks verifiable details.
A rough recap describes California lanterns shown in Camera Club rooms and a Yosemite display. It notes trade interests, dry business vitality, and a call to order each night at eight o'clock by Bodine and associates.
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