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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1892
Page
3
A notice records an adjourned W U T U business meeting set for tomorrow afternoon at 3 20 in the rooms. The item appears among a string of local notices and brief reports of events in the city where readers are informed of gatherings and community happenings.
Public school children in Columbiaa city prepare a Clintonian observance of Columbian Day with varied programs across High School Franklin Irving Bryant Washington Park and other schools. Each program centers on the discovery of America with readings songs and a Columbus story, and a closing address by local clergy.
Plainfield celebrated its fire department with a parade and inspection on Broadway and East Fourth. Mayors and council members observed the display of equipment as bunting and Chinese lanterns lit the route. A banquet for 250 was planned, but more than 400 attended, with thanks extended to the arrangements committee and several ladies serving as waitresses.
Fire department veterans received praise for their parade and banquet. Mayor Gilbert and other officials spoke warmly, noting past efforts and future prosperity. A fancy fruit cake with the motto Always ready was presented to Chief Doane, and notable displays included hunting lanterns and a silver carriage.
A large company attended the reception of the Jonmaker Many wedding at the Eugene Hatch residence on Eighth Street and Artington Avenue. The ceremony featured ushers and a maid of honor with Rev. G. K. Newell officiating. guests from New York, New Rochelle, Rye, Sing Sing and Montclair joined local attendees for a wedding feast after the ceremony.
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