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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1894
Page
4
The Plainfield school board incumbents Dr. Probasco and Mr. Lovell were renominated for another term. A tabled resolution endorsing Senate bill No. 51, aimed at curbing the Board of Education, sparked debate among delegates.
Citizens defend the Board as faithful public servants upholding provisions of a contested law. They argue the board has no choice but to support the measure, while opponents call it unconstitutional and harmful to the elderly.
A Christian Endeavor Society hosted a pleasant musicale at the Seventh Day Baptist Church lecture room to benefit the piano fund. Performances included Miss Potter and Miss Pea at the piano, organ pieces, vocal solos, violin and piano duets, and a male quartet. Envelopes collected from attendees added to the fund, with flowers enhancing the platform display.
At Franklin Council last night Councillor Charles J. Young received formal notification from State Councillor Packer of Trenton appointing him Deputy State Councillor replacing James D. Anderson of Somerset. He will oversee two councils in this city and those in Danellen New Market and Boand Brook.
The national festivities of the Y M C A are prepared by Miss Margaret Mee L Eager New York. Venice Sweden and Hungary segments show peasant processions drills songs and weddings with gondoliers gypsies and folk tunes. Seats at Reynolds drag store are 50 cents each seating 325 chairs. season tickets allow eight admissions and are transferable.
An old notice describes a home remedy claimed to cure nearly every disease. It is commonly sold by druggists at five cents per bottle.
A late night flock of wild ducks was seen over Tier’s Lake near twelve thirty. A meeting of the Christian Endeavor Society at Park Avenue Baptist Church is tonight discussing applications of the Golden Rule. F B Rose of Cobleskill has purchased the business on Main Street and taken possession. Boehm’s motto promises “Star goods at ster prices” with dresses cheaper this week in Plainfield. An Amalgamated Society of Machinists mary hold an emergency meeting in the Sons of Operance Hall at 8 PM for officer elections and business.
A local market proclaims a wide selection of celery vegetables holiday delicacies grapes oranges grapes fruit and nuts. It highlights own brand maple syrup and reduced prices and advertises Jans strawberry jam for sale.
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