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Newspaper

Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1893

Page

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Democratic Party Organization Meeting Details

A party gathering in the Democratic Newdquartere approved preliminary steps for a permanent party committee. Ward delegates were chosen for a four ward slate with William O Connor and Henry H Bly among nominees. A plan to draft organization rules was set to be reviewed by voters by next January.

Pitae Gly Painfield Shiek Dudge Wadeworth Oplolan Arconfaiane Thomas Metarthy Cma Linnelare Easthitter P. Baili Frank Wosseler William O'Connor P. Fyne Jr Ire D. Hartbart James Marive Gil Patrick Casey Henry Fh. Bly Cleveend Hendricks Mer Ely Spontim

Fires Ablaze on Mountain Above Washington Rock

Local woods burned overnight to clear debris as firefighters and residents note small twigs. Other items report political nominations, a ring found in Abingdon, a church concert, and a church revival drawing strong attendance.

Washington Rock

Deftness Cannot Be Cured Weaves Through Dimemmond Items

Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered phrases about a purchase and a Toledo item. It mentions carats, Sears, and a held by Deugeiete. No clear event, person, or organization is coherently connected.

Luce Sears Toledo Deugeiete

Frazee's Short Hour Balloon Bursts in Public Clash

Street Worker hours and wage policy in Abenden's council are questioned as Street Commissioner Mesker reveals laborers have largely worked nine hours daily all year. Frazee had pushed for longer days earlier, but the cost fell on local property owners during the Peace Street widening, exposing political posturing versus worker welfare.

Frazee Meeker Peace Street Mr. Prazee Connellman Frazee

Albion hotel arson aftermath sparks unreliable hopes

Arbitration over fire damage at the Albion hotel near Elizabeth looms with 14 applicants seeking work. Patrons fear slow recovery as repairs and carpet laying delay reopening while Colonel King plans a return to New York to rebuild patronage after the blaze. A laundry shirt bears a penciled verse revealing decay and fading friendship.

Elizabeth King Tint Anoone Emily

Complicated Hospital Case Ends With Hopeful Recovery

A difficult operation was performed on Nathan Crook for strangulation of the intestines. Crook, formerly a waiter at the Macdonald boarding house, Fast Front avenue, is reported to be rallying well and presents promising prospects after the risky surgery.

Hapital Star Nathan Crook Crook Walter Macdonald Nncians

Draw Corps Delays Spark Milan Street Visit Plans

A few Independent Drum Corps members traveled to Dunellen to learn when overcoats will be finished. The tailor said they would not be completed last night but are expected tomorrow night. The group plans to wear them to Perth Amboy that evening. On Thursday the corps will perform in Madwon for a gag pole raising, serving as the local orchestra for the event.

Cholr Presbyterian Church of Lavellea Scptel Jahe Waahingtonyile Cimmel Evangeliat Crane Werruw Aterocou Die Penne Pier Ny Lodge George Devin Lulet Malefeld Elzabeth Eligavel Tie New Vomga Toting Wille Hell Pa Prac Euea Ealremes O'Reilly Plainfield Jobo Overland Skaling Netherwood Anal Bove Maste Matt Grey Oak Tree Rol Frazee Dunellen Perth Amboy Madwon

Woman's Logic's Paradox in Early Text

A fragmentary excerpt appears to discuss perception and knowledge with archaic phrasing. The passage mentions teaching and preaching, human certainty, and hints at a physician figure Dr. Meroe who healed yet is embedded in a puzzling, periodical context. The text blends reflection on truth with nonsensical elements.

Donations From The Schools Feed The Needy On Thanksgiving

A public notice lists school contributions to aid the poor for Thanksgiving. Items include flour, sugar, cereals, fruit, vegetables, meat, tea and coffee, potatoes, apples, canned goods, clothing, crackers, and money totaling substantial wagon loads gathered by students and schools. Local families are expected to benefit from the generosity.

Carly Bonrdes Washington Restool

Annual Book Club Elects Officers At City Meeting

Nearly all members attended the annual meeting held at Mayor Gilbert’s West Eighth street residence. John M. Whiton chaired the session. J Parker Mason elected Secretary and Treasurer for the next year. A committee on literature includes Mrs Alexander Gilbert BIT Ladd Mr Irving Brows and J Parker Mason. The book roll for the year was reviewed and social entertainment with refreshments followed.

Book Club Gilbert West Eighth Street John M. Whiton J. Parker Mason Alexander Gilbert Bit Ladd Mrv Irving Brows

Diocesan Calon to face Journal team with handicap

The Journal League game is replaced by Diocesan Calon versus the Journal team tonight. Diocesan Calon, featuring J. J. Lynch, P. Kiley, J. J. Kenney, T. Carty and J. Botscher, will receive a 40 point handicap.

Disordery charges in court and upcomining society event

In Judge Coddington's court Michael Hefern and Thomas Barbour faced dis orderly conduct charges. Barbour proved innocence and was discharged while Hefern failed to clear his name and was owed three dollars. A notable entertainment program is planned for Monday December 14 with performers Emile Jean Wilson Pallip Ray and Wilbert E Lewis. Somerset Street line changes noted and a souvenir offer announced for the World's Columbian Exposition with postage details.

Michael Hefern Thomas Barbour Misa Emile Jean Wilson Pallip Ray Wilbert E Lewis

Local notes on weddings trips and society events

A jumble of society items notes weddings exams and travel. couples Lille Ri and G Kennedy Newell married at Hope Chapel. Mabel Coard visits New York for winter. Lily Dunham leaves for New Brunswick for a teachers’ session. County jurors for December named H Haley and E Schenck. Various residents attend conventions and concerts. Annetrong visits Camden for Thanksgiving. Percy Chi returns with a fine saddled horse.

Daly Zoerny Westervelt Be &W Washington Lille L Ri Brook G. Kennedy Newell Hope Chapel Mabel Coard East Ninth New York B. Martin Manson Metropolitan Insurance Company Lily Dunham West Fins, Street New Brunswick The Catholc Benevolent Legion Elizabeth Os Thomas McCarty Evona Albertos Swalm Brooklyn Bomerrike Lven North Plainfeld Fenonk H. Haley Edward P. Schenck al Prof. Cerpener Wiltie Lolieux Mazourkade Rotenstein Mr. Carpenter Heethoven Annetrong Seynold Camden Percy Chi Riding Academy

Peculiar Accidents and Hospital Fund Recap

At Muhlenberg Hospital a Woman's Auxiliary Board meeting adopted resolutions thanking editors merchants and friends for support at the recent fair. Net receipts were 1519.13 with dolls sold at reduced prices to add a small amount. Also reported a peculiar streetcar accident as Thomas Young twisted an ankle after his heel caught on a rail at Front and Somerset, a narrow escape from serious injury.

Muhlenberg Hospital Thomas Young Somerset Mr. Young

Accident injures A G Vogeler and tax cases in Spencer's Hall

A G Vogeler from Front 1a is hurt in an accident and shows a swollen hand while the North Plainfield Commissioners of Appeal consider tax cases in Spencer's Hall. The Washingtonville Lyceum holds a second rehearsal at Miss Jessie Coddingtons home for upcoming theatricals. Lamptown reports Hunter Calloway with the season’s largest bag at 160 cotta tails.

A. G. Vogeler Orst North Plainfeld Commissioners of Appeal Spencer's Hall Somerset Uney Washingtonville Lyceum Misa Jessie Coddington Somerseston Lyceum Arother Lamptown Hunter Calloway

Plainfield notices and community items from a local paper

A miscellany of Plainfield notices reports smallpox scare and doctor visit times. It lists events from a bowling game to a shooting club turkey day, business dissolutions, lodge initiations, hunting trips, factory shutdowns, church sermons, parades, dog safety, fundraisers, and social gatherings with names and places including Elizabeth, Morristown, Washingtonville, Crescent Avenue Church, and Manning building.

J. J. Gof North Plainfield Joseph A. Bi Hallock & Davie Hallock Mr. Davie Plainfeld Lodge Washingtonville Morristown Singer Elizabeth A. A. Lewis Union Crescent Avenue Amercan Ile Reform Hall Manning Vincent Chapel MacClymont New Et Lo Washington and East Sixth Streets Carpenter

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