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Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1893

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Overcoat Fair Pleases Guests at North Avenue Hall

A lively event last night at North and Mark avenues hall drew visitors for an independent five and party fair. Local ladies displayed articles and garments, with ten cent prices drawing interest. Prizes included a gold headed umbrella and various bric a brac donated by supporters, while boys offered wares. the event continues all week as funds are raised for a charity.

Oeeya Nore Mark Oroament Arle Fiveteen Lapey Tate Milla Mike Foree Lily Leng Trust Jennie Bdalfuem Ching Frevkt Manchester Mise Lizzie Mise Elia Behring Wale Tillie Terry Coonchmag Frazee Ke & Young

Ke Will Strive To Please His Customers At Orchard Place

The article notes a long connection with Ed Shaw’s pharmacy on the corner of West Fourth Street and an ownership change to De Simpaen. It mentions Dr. Pima’s successful business in the town and concerns about interference with regular practice and plans for careful compounding of prescriptions from pure medicines.

Orchard Place Shaw West Fourth Lintia de Simpaen Pima Kaenanda M. French Somerset Street

Minister Resignation Shakes Community Leader’s Outlook

Fragmented OCR text suggests a local church in turmoil as pastor Warick faced resignation on November 20. Names such as John Toefferty and V. Har appear amid scattered references to congregational changes and a new pastor appointment for the Second ward.

Sonalia John Toefferty Knew Democratic Barnede Lorow West Front Street Euverta V. Ib Har Nue New York Yeaveriay Lewis G.timpeon

Awandgome Figure in Vail Case Against Railroad Firm

Mrs Preok W. Vail pursued damages from a railroad company after an alleged coercive act at a family Greenville settlement. The 5,500 claim, set for trial, was postponed as jurors were drawn from forty eight top county men. The railroad team and counsel faced Marsh, who named 2,500 as his fee. Several related cases remain unsettled in county court.

Mra Preok W. Vail Able Commel Railroad Famena Greenville J. Frank Hebbard Julia H. Freoch Miller Jobo W.morrey Davia B.chworth Ukecalibre Cragoe Wan Era Veil Raimoads Company Ree Ene Jobin Liesorer Avdebary Marsh bin Ae Eal M. Rangoo C. R KR Co Daniel A. P Handulph Snare Toppage Pennsylvania Co Mace Court Lkely

Local residents visit and travel noted in Mageh Ubuok district

PERSONALIA lists Mise Kate Armbuster spending a week in the city with Mra Joseph Milligan, Alfred Obitz eldest son of Mrs. A Obit of Somerset, and Texas resident to attend the Trum-Aluson wed on October 14. Farewell for Rev att MrmJ b Tienbat scheduled by M. E. Church Ladies Aid. Various residents, visitors, and trips to the World’s Fair described, including express official T. W. Lynch and others, with multiple names and destinations across New Jersey and nearby states.

Mise Kate Armbuster Mageh Ubuok Mra Joseph Milligan West Front Street Alfred Obitz Mra. A. Obit Somerset Street Imreal’ Dent Texas Luzie Ladies Aid Society The M. E. Cuarch Mrmj Tienbat T. W. Lynch Adams Express Company Philadelphia Herman Weber Liberty Street Mr. Abbey New York Misa Aude Frey Wess Somerset County Frank Linke Henry Haarand Stemer Plate Rochester N.Y L Uoward Orthville Fulton County Mercer Avenue Jobo Weir Rockview Avenue East Maorlton John If Liggina Btonemeet Weston Warren F. Rice R W. Mice Emly Street Basan Chambeller New York City Slater Mew Cie Bowerwet Street Willian Demarest Sinne Street Mre Bowl East Front AL Baker West Finn Street Will Atari Chicago

Busy City Council Meeting Opens Petitions and Actions

A busy council session saw petitions from E Brewster and others on sidewalk and street work. Requests included extending a walk on West Fifth Street, widening West Front Street, repairs on Peace Street, and replacing or adding crosswalks. Finance motions proposed borrowing 7000 and 3000 for the city fund. rules enforcement re title transfers. sewerage funding debated with property owner signatories. several items referred to committees for action.

E. Brewster Gortavin Richard Lmion Church Street Committees George C. Littell Orange Street Irving Place James Moses Peace Street Walter Ge» Uy Park Avenue James M. Wiliams Neark W. J. Tenison First National Bank General Fund City National Bank Volee Moses Uurporstion Marsh Orty Tve Prost Chy Ree Franklin Place Co Part Avenue Weber Liberty West Second Streets Coanelman Hee Ural Peace Treet DEX City Viert Board of Freeholders of Bothonies Somerset Counties Sandford Avenue

Unusual Fight With Goat and Bulldog Ends in Bite

Janitor D F Stewart of Lope Uhap eo was badly bitten through the forearm last night while trying to separate a goat from a bulldog that held the animal by the jaws. The goat belongs to Mrs Powers and the dog belongs to William Lee. The struggle caused the dog to squeal and the worker had to choke the dog to free the goat.

D F Stewart Siewert Sad Waa Belten

Not Enough Readable Details In Case Note

Fragments mention a legal case with Frank Linke re William Allivan adjourned for one week. Also touts Electric Bitters as a popular pure medicine claimed to cure stomach, liver, malaria, headaches, constipation and to be non intoxicating.

Frank Linke Wiliam Allivan

Fragments From Local Meetings and Incidents

The article lists assorted brief notices from Howell Division temperance events to I O F and Masons gatherings. It mentions Noah Dove Encampment, Queen City Lodge, Plainfield Lodge, and Tone Connell events, with paraphernalia, reports, and anniversaries. It notes a coffee grower Fulper, peaches in Morris County, and a fire-damaged building on West Front Street awaiting repair. It also references a jury trial for Barnett v Tyrell and an insurance claim on a building damaged by fire on Friday night.

Noah Dove Howell Divialon Tone Connell I. of P Queen City Lodge Fulper Hunterdon County Ile Seye Frainfeld Detanet Non-decret Wortheta Thaton Mice Gee Weir Coscere Mainfeld Plainfeld Lodge Neo C. F. Cine Uine Candidales F. O. Herringon Pattersom Brothers West Pront

Boys Club Adds Manual Training Program

The Boys Club will offer manual training next Monday in Central Hall with two rooms prepared for benches and tools. Olaf Langetaid will teach, drawing and clay modeling added to the schedule. fees apply for some classes, with free instruction in public schools and special private sessions available afternoons.

Olaf Langetaid Union Hill Hae Bondle Iby Aden Keerah

Grand jury considers indicting prominent county figures

Crowds gathered in Laden Township as the grand jury heard charges about race-track corruption. Judge and jurors reviewed cases including six supreme court matters and sixteen circuit court appeals, with counsel Marsh appearing in several. An advertisement for a salve priced at 25 cents was noted in the period action.

Unie Supreme Court Plaisfeld Coensel Orsig Nov A Marsh

Funeral vigil for Brother William R of Central Edge AOUW No 48

Members of Central Edge No 48 AOUW are asked to meet in the lodge room this evening at 7:30 for the purpose of attending the funeral of Brother William R.

William R

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