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Newspaper

Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1893

Page

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Eccentric Will Contest Shocks New Jersey Court

A chaotic local legal fight over the will of Birkel Cou involves executors Codington and Israel Goon, with rival claims by kin descended from wedlock. The case centers on invalidating an earlier disposition and determining heir rights as centuries of law prompt a county surrogate race for verdict.

Joel Pajac Mageie Sloki Loule Minerd Walewr Hoon Jiho N. Coon Birkel Cou Colnigtan Codington Israel Goon Codingson Wa Bern

Wheelmen Seek Alignment With Board of Trade Unit E

A meeting of Crescent Wheel men and the Board of Trade unitE is proposed to discuss uniting forces. The injured man is to beTuesday acted on by a committee including Haynes Teel and Tigers as Wheelmen plan a meeting to decide on provisions and cooperation with the Board.

Wight Unite T . & Waldi Aye Board of Trade Haynes Teel Tigers Timcee Caune Lee

Rare bird in this vicinity and strange death report

A fragment reads about Dr Shaw describing a curious bird or creature near South Meinted and a nearby line, with mentions of a pale or slain thing and strange effects. It notes a reward and references names or places like Whitmare Lisigebets and Tula. The text is heavily garbled.

RS. Shaw Meinted Ida Aranger

Pertinent Paragraphs On Local Happenings And Events

A collage of brief notices from a local paper compiled snippets about a laundry firm offering shirts for 9 cents, a naval spectacle at Music Hall using 150 supernumeraries, a deferred drinking fountain project near Broad Street, temperature highs and lows, road macadamizing near Meisinfeld Avenue, and a Medical Society meeting in Elizabeth. Other items mention a literary entertainment by the Woman's Relief Corps, Lindes race-track opening, a dog show fee, Lehigh Valley Railroad earnings, coal car shipments, a digestion product advert, a drunken-arrest report, a Masonic meeting interruption, a temperance gathering, street work plans, and varied municipal notes. The mix reflects routine civic life, transportation, weather, entertainment, and public notices.

J. Hillier & Co Pearson Music Hall Westfield County Road Broad Street North Avenue Meisinfeld Avenue Brooklyn Pond Colon County Medical Society Court House Elizabeth Woman's Relief Corpa Winfield Scott Post Room Lindes Monay Lehigh Valley Railroad Bawinees South Plainfield Leshugh Valley Wiany Steve You Ted Shew Juice and Pepaioe Lt Wall Cure Lire Wurst Vilieer Frederickson Soong Vane Wien Bute van Derventer Balling Duen Liem Dueck Tote Wong Cuulington Hehtance T. U Murrow Meeker Candton Avenue Plaiufeld Street Adeiman Anewer Lovardi Dave Paterday

Judge Moore of Fanwood Delivers Floral Art Beauty

An ancient note describes Judge Moore of Fanwood observing a map titled rare teste in floral art. It portrays beauty in rose motifs and oil paintings, suggesting onlookers would attract joy from an art gallery or conservatory if left unadorned, with unclear lines muddling the scene.

Judge Moore Fanwood Art Gallery Conan Vatory Howers

Warren Chapel elect officers at meeting

At a meeting of Warren Chapel branch officers were elected for the coming term. President Larry See, Vice President M. M. Danban, corresponding Secretary Mine Rearing, Seconding Secretary Miss Stafford, Treasurer Miss Searing. Mr Walker to represent the chapel at the TU BE convention in Trenton today.

Larry See M. M. Danban Steconding Miss Stafford Mise Searing Walker Trenton

Melopola Begins Work With Large Choir Attendance

The Melopola event opened in Cano with a large audience as Condactor Chapman conducted the baton. Singers performed pretty music for the best concert, and new voices joined the ensemble. Three New York Cyclers rode to Plainfield yesterday, arriving late but aiming to return by nine after a brief stop for dinner.

Cano Condactor Chapman New York Plainfeld

Man near Randolph Farm attempts suicide amid mental distress

Joseph Langstall of Manor Randolph Farm near South Pialafel made a failed suicide attempt yesterday morning. Three New Brunswick doctors attended. Langstall survived initial injuries but remained gravely weak from blood loss. A Courrier reporter notes Langstall, about forty, is a respected local figure active in church life. authorities cite temporary aberration of mind as the motive.

Ecity Joseph Langstall Randolph Farm South Pialafel Bravewick Courier Randolph Turn South Planted Oour Road New Brownwick Sangster Laoghall New Brunswick Ina Langstell Langstall Lizzie Jay Mir Lang Tom Langet New Branwwick Langsta Langetoff Halle Ma Ball Langateffi Ore Ruwkdenta Krunewick Jie

Coal Yard Goes Independent At South Plain Field

Martie, station agent of the Tohigi Valley Railroad at South Shab Held, launches a coal yard venture now at that place and plans an office in the city with yard orders connected by telephone. His coal is promoted as high quality with full weight guaranteed and mail orders accepted. In other news, Connellman Prank Marsh and family spent time at the World's Fair, renting a Chicago house during their stay.

EV. Martie Tohigi Valley Railroad South Shab Held Ilarris Evening News Marsh Theon Connellman Chicago Madison Avenue

Right and wrong in Justice Abbott's view on Princeton College

A fragmented historical snippet quotes Justice Abbott arguing against President McCush on Princeton College, suggesting the school’s stance should be treated like any violator of the peace. It also advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a preferred treatment for croup, with a druggist from Avoca, Nebraska endorsing it and local hotel listings.

Chamberlain J. J. la Grange Avoca Neb. Ry iReynold iReynold's Baer T. S&s. Armatropg Sod Worth Avenven

Plainfield 44ers Surprise Newark Fraternity Visit

Newark lodges were conquered by Plainfield No. 4.1.0.0 F. and a visiting Grand from Newark No. 83.00. A staged reception, a third degree, and a fourth degree with paraphernalia followed by speeches and a firework display. The visitors departed in cool wind after promising to remember Plainfield.

Plainfield Bister Lodge Plainfield No Lalsey Newark Jorge Bella Atianeia Sewarkers Jntern Chamibeer Clearimg Berning

Polling Places Selected for Election Areas

The article lists polling sites in wards and districts with room names and street addresses including Crescent Wheelmen room North avenue and Batonstreet 311, plus Ward and District designations. It also mentions a Lon fourth anniversary misdate for a Jersey City figure and an ad touting Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds with a free trial bottle at LW Randolph’s Drug Store.

First Crescent Wheelmen’s Rooma North Avenue Berond Clothpecon Batonstreet H H. Ragg Adam Bish Fourth Ward Seguine Grant Avenue South Second Street Orlanga

Evening altercation at the Hoole Book Day incident

Witnesses recount a chaotic scene as two large bodies collided in the Hoole area. Adam Saiith, a well known figure, appeared shocked and later hinted he may have lost money that night. The event left bystanders unsettled and plans to modify the venue discussed for the next day.

Adam Saiith Cig Belore Sur Dal Mr. Smith Adam Felix

Bicycle Sotes at the Bicycle Club Hoos Oct 21 1893

A playful notice invites readers to a Bicycle Club Hoos event on Saturday night October 21 1893. Burdete the inimitable and Pearsall are billed with a male quartette from Bergen Pont Two and two dark horses. The piece promises free drinks and bets to support a good cause, urging attendance for entertainment and charity.

Beng Ftainteld

Brick Case at Elizabeth Moves Toward Trial

A long contested Herkiey Heights brick case drew attention at Elizabeth as W. M. Stillman Glenniss moved an appeal on a point of law. Harry Kanyon opposed. Judge McCormick overruled the motion and ruled the case must go to trial. The matter could set a test precedent affecting ownership of substantial funds tied to Berkley Meighta.

Herkiey Heights Elizabeth W. M. Stillman Glenniss Harry Kanyon McCormick

Jury to settle Pound estate business matters

Commissioners E K Pope tir Endicott and Craig A Marsh, appointed by the Chancellor, ordered the Sheriff to empanel a jury to pass upon the Pound estate case. Date set for October 20 at 11 am in the Cornell chambers.

E. K. Pope Tir, Endicott Craig A. Marsh George Re Pound Cornell

Card of Thanks to the Emittur of the Court

A notice expresses gratitude for space in the column and honors the first department and neighbors who helped attempt to save the property from fire on Sunday morning October 6. The writer signs as ANTS . Cone.

Firs Department

Settlement Favoring Plaintiff in New Jersey Postal Telegraph Case

A morning ruling by Justice Mosher settled the case of D. Ruverta of North Avenue against the New Jersey Postal Telegraph Company. The court awarded lodgment for the full amount due, with Rangoo & Mulfat representing the plaintiff.

D. 5 Ruverta North Avenue New Jersey Postal Telegraph Company Jusice Mosher Pistntt

Report of the Condition First National Bank

A historic bank condition report is sworn and subscribed before a notary on a dated October day. The document records the bank’s status in a county within the state, noting the examiner’s affirmation and official seal.

First National Bank New Torey County oUmen Bunton Cunbhon Oetuber Belson Ruryor Dutary

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