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Newspaper

Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1893

Page

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Citizens discuss Crescent Avenue relief plans for winter

In a Crescent Avenue meeting chaired by Mayor Gilbert, church leaders and civic figures outlined emergency relief strategies for the coming winter. The group favored organizing through the Relief Association to raise funds, recruit subscribers, and coordinate church auxiliaries to aid the needy while avoiding conflicts over funds.

Crescent Avenue Plana Donne Yerkes Aly Gilbert Valltal Phoseo A. Wat Etty Lend Cox Charles W. McCutchen Rew. Ar Yerkes J. N. Lovell A. Vanderbeek Lemuel Servell W. T. Kaufman Qiwertonan Fuk Jr Kiebard Orig A Sart Dean Rodan AS Wallersog Comelwany Fisk Tve Saander Liber Father Smyth UK Newel Pliny Flag Seto County

Progresssive Bachre Party Draws Plainfield Guests

Dor Friseds and Plainfielders attend a Progressive Bachre party hosted by former resident Lizzie Davis in Cranford. Guests from Brooklyn Newark Jersey City and Elizabeth enjoy supper prizes for ladies and gentlemen, dancing, and painted dance orders by the host.

Oranion Ubu Lizzie Davis Gaesta Brooklyn New York Newark Jersey City Elisabeth Ue Madi Hosness Plainfield Enehre Bathgate Ferguson Fishbanga Bath Forbush Me. Walker Thia Cranford Muss Davis Wiliam Slape Mas Lilian Slape Thad Doane Jr Blanchard Randulph

JOHNNIE WARD DIVORCED IN NEW YORK CASE

Judge McAdm grants a divorce for Helen Talvary Ward the actress from Joan Ward the basketball player. The report notes a brisk trade in kitchenware as a dry pan is in demand and mentions Larkeys and the June thinning of fruit.

New Rok Judge McAdm A Deere Helen Taevray Ward Ube Joan AM Ward

Local church and community events crowd the town

Evening shows and meetings fill the schedule at Epworth League and Emmanuel Baptist, with concerts, whist tournament, and civic gatherings planned. A World’s Fair outing, a Republican rally, and a charity bowling event are noted along with a runaway horse incident and a postponed box social due to a member’s death.

Unclear Historical Note on Medical Claims From Damaged Text

Fragmentary OCR text discusses an asserted cure and mentions a named location and routine procedures. The readable portion is unreliable and lacks coherent facts, names, or dates to form a solid news item. The fragment points to a medical claim but provides no verifiable details or outcomes.

Pleasant to Be Remembered Honoring Teacher at Hope Chapel

A reception was held at Hope Chapel for H. Poumtain, longtime teacher of the Mother's Class, now led by Cyrus Yerkes due to Poumtain's ill health. Over 200 guests attended as the group presented a commemorative gift and praised his decades of service to the mission school and Sunday school.

Sanda Hope En Eet G. A. Foowurose Fountain Cyrus Yerkes Mr. Fountain Hope Chapel Mra Can Miresmh Mee Page Firsilevek Mra. McComas Mre. Sligalns Mra Canfield Mra Stevenson Hanom Mee Dickinson Mclouis Ponotain Pooutai Dlam Talure

Shakespeare Lectures On His Great Fights With Fate

A lecture to All Souls Church reviewed Shakespeare as a writer who reveals each map of character in imagined works. It notes Othello and Lear as strong plays, cites Kean's 1643 onstage death as a immortalizing incident, and praises the modern stage realism of that moment.

All Souls’ Church Ajoul Ouureh Julia Ward Howe Mra J. D Jefua Edmund Kean Charles Gove

New Jersey Woman Suffrage Association Elects Officers

The annual meeting in Newark elected officers with one exception. Aaron M Powell was chosen Auditor and Mrs Florence Howe Hall was reelected President. Reports highlighted society growth and rising support for the suffrage cause under association sponsorship.

Annie New Jersey Woman Suffrage Association Waa Bel Newark Bomru Ailicera Aaron M. Powell Waa Chonen Plorence Howe Hall Granfyng Ark

Justice Wash Court Adjourns Waldron v Hooley to December 6

In JUSTICE WASH'S COURT the Waldron v Hooley case was adjourned to December 6. Jackson & Angleman represented the plaintiff while O A Marsh defended. McIntyre v Terry judgment for plaintiff 844.3 and costs. Kanyon & Moffett appeared for plaintiff. Reyes v Jatin on contract tried and decision reserved. Warrant of removal issued in Hetisid v Segue.

Waldron Va. Hooley Jackson & Angleman Plaintute O. A. Marsh McIntyre Va Terry Coste Kanyon & Moffett Reyes

Patton Arrested Again In Stock Fraud Case

William L. Patton of Patton Co brokers and banks was rearrested after a prior arrest in a suit by trustees of Robert Craig estate for alleged pros posal conversion of railroad stocks and bonds valued over fifty thousand dollars. A judgment of sixty five thousand nine hundred twenty five dollars and sixty nine cents was obtained at the current term, with an execution issued against Patton and his firm.

William L. Pattos A of W. , Patton , Co Robert Craig Bull Ladiow Atryet Patton & Gn Lssold Patton

Personalities at State Catholic Benevolent Union meet

A state convention in Elizabeth drew attendees including John Kenney representing the city’s sociomony. Miss Maggie M Harlbut of Emily Street plans Thanksgiving in New York. Pred Durand of Richmond aims a Canada business trip lasting months. Gilbert and Martin boast two votes for a Lorraine free lot tender. Mario’s friends must counter a large lead with votes. W J Tunison leaves for Covert New York to visit his old home for Thanksgiving. Mr and Mrs John Cramer and son come to spend Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs HB Williams. Professor Gottman heads to Trahway to play for Washington Hose Company No 3. A whist party hosts Misses Ross on Carleton Avenue. Ex Judge Cowenhoven visits Corporation Counsel Marsh on West High Street. Compton travels by Old Lipmunton Line to Norfolk then New Bern for six weeks along North Carolina’s bear coasts. Miss Lilla Slape travels to Jersey City for Thanksgiving. Juste Mosher returns from a short trip.

Catholic Benevolent Union Elizabeth John Kenney Maggie M. Harlbut Emily Street New York Pred Durand Richmond Ainet Canada Gilbert & Martin Elizabeth Herald Coumh Lorraine Mario W. J. Tunison Watchung Avenue Covert Senvce County John Cramer and Son Somerville Dr. Williams West Front Street Professor Gottman Trahway Washington Hose Company No Ross Carleton Avenue North Carolina Lilla T. Slape West Fronttreet Jersey Juste Mosher Seong Noice

Genuine Surprise Party For Abner Uornell In New Market

A surprise party was held for Abner Uornell in New Market at eight o clock. Young people gathered at Harry Deukins residence on Washington and East Sixth Street then rode to the party site. Mr Voriell and family were about to retire when the surprise was sprung.

Abner Uornell New Market Harry Deukins Washington and East Sixth Street

Officer Kiely Arrests Four Men in Chicken Theft

Officer Kiely arrested four men early this morning on a chicken theft charge after being summoned by train brakemen at seven. The men were taken into custody on the railroad line as authorities investigated the disturbance on the trail.

Kiely

Uncertain OCR fragment prompts record attempt

Fragmentary OCR text from a historical page shows garbled names and numbers. Content unreadable, no clear event or entities to summarize with reliability.

Tribal Pow Wow And Thanksgiving Class Night

A fragmented report describes a Native American pow wow with the Mosstone tribe and Nenemoosha delegates, including chiefs, singers, and a tomahawk presentation. The event features chants, songs, humorous skits, corned venison, pipes with green fire, and a festive mood followed by a Thanksgiving dinner at the High School Assembly Room with toasts and class presentations.

Sominations For O A Officers At Winfield Scott Post

At the encampment of Winfield Scott Post no nominations for officers for the coming year were made. Nominees included Commander Samuel W. Reese and incumbent M C Dobbins Senior Vice Charles B Stevens Junior Vice William B Moore and Charles Westphal Quartermaster Andrew Gox Chaplain Cora Graves and incumbent Chaplain Job A Goodwin Officer of the Day LL McVoy Oliver of Guard Robert Milligan Overseer of Administration Joe E Stewart and W Smith Delegates were nominated for the National Decampment to be held at Treitoa in February to nominate Department Commander The election will be held at the next meeting.

Winfield Scott Post Cnming Comamader Samuel W. Reese M. C. Dobbins Charles B. Stevens RB. Moore Charles Westphal Incumbest Andrew Gox Coaries Graves Jobe A Goodwin Omjewr LL. McVoy Oliver Guard Robert Milligan Coase Jobe E Stewart W. ©. Smith Treetoo

Chrys Bethemem Circle plans CO ball attendance

At a recent Chrys Bethemem Circle meeting the group decided to attend the CO ball tomorrow night in a body. All city grocery stores will remain closed all day tomorrow.

Chrys Bethemem Circle

Peral Town Brief Shifts Unclear City Event

Fragmentary text mentions Goontown area and air event with unclear timing. No names, dates, or concrete details discernible.

Credenda Twenty Mile Bicycle Ram Race Set For Tomorrow

Crescent Wheelmen prepare for a bicycle ram race starting at 10 AM from O Arena on Park Avenue. Course runs five miles per lap, four laps total, 20 miles. Prizes awarded after the event with officials listed as starters timers judges and umpires.

Crescent O. Arena’ Louse Park Avenue Holly Gorners Mn Stake R. A. Meeker W. U

Music and Dancing in Dudellen at Mr Hogue Home

A pleasant party at Mr Hogue's High Street home in Donellen last night featured dancing and sociable cheer. Guests including Mr and Mrs Dodwell, Mr and Mrs Carmac, Mr and Mrs Canfield, Miss Fleming and others enjoyed the evening until two o'clock with a garnish of a late collation.

Hogue High Street Donellen Danciog Mra Carmac Mra Canfield Miss Fleming Convaugh Danham Bing Joes Beadle Mr. Foring van Middesworth

Souvenir Portfolio of the Columbian Exposition Offered

Readers are urged to mail address and fifteen cents in stamps to receive a Souvenir Portfolio of the Columbian Exposition. The item normally costs fifty cents but is offered at a nominal price. The portfolio features full views of the fair’s grand buildings and is described as a work of art in high style.

Erpet Eeerstasonts

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