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Newspaper

Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1893

Page

2

Meeting of Citizens' League to discuss race track gambling

The Citizens' League Exective Committee invites all to a meeting at Magic fini Pialofield on Sunday October Tub at 4 15 p m to discuss last winter's legislation aimed at legalizing race track gambling and to outline current public sentiment. Distinguished speakers include BR V Thindabury and Moore of Elizabeth along with Rev Te Richards and Rev A J Lewin. Mason W. TrLea Rowaxn Cox Isaac L MILLER and others sign the notice.

Citizens’ League Asion County Madea League Magic Fini

Municipal Woolen Works and Street Improvements in the Neighborhood

The piece reports on a change of shops and new vendors at North Avenue and nearby streets, with a dyeing firm advertising at 174 North avenue and promises of better services. It notes street repairs on Duke street and Bust, while children play near Jackson avenue and a local boy previously injured is mentioned. It mentions electric power opening and a Woman's Series meeting with five candidates to be presented, along with an advertisement for a patent medicine and local vendors.

Rocknew Avenue James Mallen Moeleut Wail Warner Jonare Hillier &T'O Nori Veour Dwandry Revie North Avenue Somera Jackson Avenue Duar Baily Street Craig Jumer Moon Bewt Birect Vouwhsaouer

Whee Daley’s Odd Tale From Centovia

A garbled OCR item mentions Whee Daley and a curious scene with Castoria and Centovia. The text hints at a mishap or misunderstanding involving a child and a remedy but remains largely incomprehensible. No clear dates or names beyond Whee Daley appear. the piece reads as fragmented local gossip or a misread folk tale.

Dead Man Found on Mulread Track Near High Bridge

Service of a man found dead on the railroad track a mile west of High Bridge around 7 20 o clock Wednesday. The deceased, aged about 38 to 40, wore a black cheviot sack coat a red cap and a brown wool shirt with no clear working evidence. He was seen with two men near High Bridge about 6 p m that night and had some money on him. The body lies at the undertaker's premises and will be buried if not identified by tomorrow. Local coroner notes indicate the deceased often carried tea or coffee and may have driven away a car in Bound Brook prior to the incident.

Mulread Gese Coren Llu Ile High Bridge Gree le Sant Bose Boundbrook

Seed of Manual Training and the Purpose of Education

A dense reflection on education science and its moral aims. The author argues that natural science advances reveal God’s plan in creation and urge careful, disciplined intellectual culture. It cites Liou and Luther era figures, urging parents to equip children for life with practical study and virtue, noting the long path from early learning to societal progress.

Caught from the Current and Courtroom Notes

A fragmented local piece mixes a jewelry shop exchange about flames and a lead test with courtroom outcomes in Somerset County. Marshal Pangborn discusses the Gas Way Angigu trial, noting jurors deliberated six and a quarter hours. Van Angien’s attorney criticizes the prosecution after a lengthy pretrial fight.

Marshal Pangborn Angigu Somerset van Angien

Teang Community Concert at Ji Manuel Baptist Church Benefit

The Teang People and Ji Manuel Baptist Church hosted a benefit concert and sociable to raise funds for the church. Mitchell gave a solo. Mrs Barber and Mrs Ford performed. Miss Henderson, Miss Walker, and others sang, recited, and played. A social with refreshments followed, and a pleasant sum was realized for church use.

Mee Dia Mitchell Mrs. Barber Mra Ford Mra Barber Durog

Power of Gold to Feature Elaborate Scenic Spectacle

Mr Waller Hanlory, a leading figure in dramatic management, presents The Power of Gold tomorrow night. The production promises lavish scenery painted by renowned artists, with sets occupying the full stage. Real horses and cabs will be used to heighten realism in this significant show.

Waller Hanlory Realjew

Brandreth's Pills Promote Regeneration and Reform

An advertisement extols Brandreth's Pills as a universal remedy for regeneration and tissue reformation. It claims to cleanse and renew the body, aid elimination, reduce irritation, and ease conditions from indigestion to rheumatism, touting the product as a safe, plant based remedy suitable at any time.

Ase Brandreth Brandreth Heaudreti Waler Jake

Devastation Among the Melons at a Weekend Gathering

A garbled account notes a weekend event linked to a K Juhnston party near Wus Ey and Ube Nowe. Attendees faced pests and misadventure as revelers rode straw rides, with dawn wolves causing confusion. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

A K. Juhnston Ube Uleo

Home chapel work to aid church services planned

The Rev J W Mitchell, parish minister, outlined plans for a small chapel on property near Richmond Hill to serve the church. Funds are in hand and work will begin soon, with a focus on a plain building now and future improvements when permitted. Mitchell expressed no desire for a formal rally at Reform Hall and anticipated a Sunday gathering with notable visitors and supported collections for the effort. A note on health remedies mentions a local endorsement of Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as relief for chronic diarrhea and stomach distress.

Mitchell Pan Reform Hall New York Ron Hite

Quince Exhibit At Weet Third Street Fair

A garbled sample of quinces was shown from trees owned by William Grantiattyo. Sizes ranged from small to large, resembling apples in color and texture, with observers noting the fruit as excellent but limited in scale.

Eviewil Wiliam Grantiattyo

Great Candidate Om Your Tyr Onna Cues Woe

Fragmentary OCR text mentions candidates and areas but lacks clear facts, names, dates, or events. The readable portions reference public notices and地域 details but do not form a coherent report or outcome to summarize.

The Worlds Fair 4 Ends As Gates Close Forever

The grand exhibition nears final days with one month left for visitors. West Shore Railroad offers low fare excursions from New York to Chicago, from $17, guiding travelers to see the Hudson and Mohawk Valleys en route. Trains depart Franklin St 10:00 AM and West 42nd St 10:10 AM on several October dates, with agents available for information.

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