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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1893
Page
2
Fragmentary text mentions convention and an invention perhaps indicates a meeting or event. Readable entities are scarce. May reference Chetreosnn or related names but details are obscured by garbled OCR.
A city Republican gathering at the West Burd Casino drew attention as a debate over a pastor’s family and recent editorials stirred controversy. The Daily Press editorials provoked strong condemnation from readers and city leaders, labeling the paper's coverage as disgraceful conduct.
Rev Charteau Barnes spoke on race track control by gamblers and thieves. He cited Superintendent Byrnes and criticized owners as corrupt, arguing tracks are autonomous yet run by book makers to profit from betting. Barnes urged legalization, comparing past taverns to modern tracks and calling the Legislature’s stance a cover for crime.
Conductor Hess of the Flemington line suffered facial cuts and torso injuries after a derailment between Lelween and Dunellen. He was jolted by the sudden crash while returning to his position and was treated after the accident. Also notes a World’s Fair souvenir offer with postage stamps.
A Baltimore era notice reports confusion over a proposed unification of Majer Anderson Post and other groups. Asa Colier explains efforts to merge while preserving identities, and outlines failed negotiations, alternative ballots, and a push to approach Winfield Scout Post for admission.
A fragmented account covers public mood, political chatter, and social scenes in a city street setting. It includes mentions of Uncle Jacob Long, a North Path member, vigilante bets, unemployed workers debating election outcomes, church interactions, and clergy remarks on their public role and appearance during routines and sermons.
The Albany Telegram reports a claim that David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy cures rheumatic twinges by a teaspoonful in water and regulates bowels up to ten times daily until all symptoms disappear, asserting it saves suffering and costs less than doctors.
Two small performers entered a livery stable in the town Saturday night with accordions. They paid little attention to the music, studying the faces around them as they played reels jigs and polkas to entertain bystanders.
A schedule of local church activities and social groups includes a Woman's Foreign Mission meeting next Tuesday at Vincent Chapel, Epworth League Harvest Festival next Saturday, and a sermon on the religion of young men by Rev Charles Barnes. also reported: a vandalized wagon shed on Front Street, a Journal Bowling League meeting at Elizabeth Street, Holy Cross Church seeking garment donations, Salvation Army meeting after a late Friday session, and Major Anderson Post weighing a trip to Trentui for a salers monument dedication.
An ex champion Walker describes his recovery from sense troubles after outdoor exercise. Harry Brooks of New York states he has used A Lance's Pokocs Plastins for over 20 years and credits them with aiding his recovery from eye and kidney issues, endorsing their effectiveness.
Officer Cots ix investigates a mysterious blast on the Royal Blue train No. Sit after a reported fusillade shattered windows. Jersey ClI dispatch urged caution while authorities probe details of the Friday incident, expecting a swift interview to uncover the cause.
A clogged sewer at Front Street and Nor Wood Avenue caused flooding Friday night as leaves blocked the mouth of the sewer. Clarence, living nearby, hired men to clear the leaves and relieve water buildup. The account references a child’s cries for Castoria and a late line about Castoria before switching to unrelated text.
Plainfield athletes Mave and Pirld Dar report the mainteidigh school annual field day at Driving Park last Sete day Meron with many attendees. Captain P10 Martin officiated as referee. Events include quarter mile bicycle won by E J Serrel, A Woltman second. mile bicycle won by E L Serrel, A Woltman second. Two mile bicycle won by A Woltman, J Peyvor second. Five mile bicycle led by J Feytel in 16m 3s. One hundred yard dash captured by F M Freeman with Prender second in 11.5s. Two hundred yard dash won by EB I Served u, Prender second in 37s. Four hundred yard dash won by A D Prender, Goddard second. Running broad jump won by D Plender, M Smith second. Standing broad jump and shot put results listed with distances.
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