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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1893
Page
2
The document records the Third Assembly District Convention of Union County with resolutions and debate notes. Charles N. Cording is named as Chairman of the previous convention, and the text outlines delegate allocation and voting rules.
The first season opening of Trinity Reform Church pink benefit at Councilman Bird’s Place featured lavish decorations of La France roses and smilax. Mrs J Bred McDonald and Mrs Ubames P Leggett presided with Miss Lilian Force leading a piano solo followed by a vocal quartet. Guests praised the artistry, with ros es given as souvenirs and phrases of delight echoing as the program closed.
A fragment describes a sales pitch offering a World’s Fair Souvenir Portfolio for fifteen cents to be mailed upon receipt of address and a stamp. The ad promises a refund of the stamp if not satisfied and highlights the item as a valued piece of art from Chicago publishers Jess HK Bucklen & Co.
A voice urges Christians and other denominations to avoid conflict in public gatherings. It argues the Golden Rule applies daily and warns rival sects and nonbelievers to stay out of others affairs. The speaker calls on all faiths to ensure fair play and keep tempers from flaring in such arenas.
Mr Cokeair presents a company prepared statement defending the title to Standard Coal and Timber Company lands in West Virginia. The document cites examination by reputable attorneys, officials in McDowell County, and the Commonwealth Bank and Trust Company of Philadelphia, with endorsements from Hyde and others. It notes no defects found beyond rumors and outlines safeguards for any future issues.
Local items report the curb in front of Sangerland Hall being moved back two feet. E D Hoffman of Annandale visits his brother in law J P Latre of East 1nthatrees. A greyhound found by Y M L hunters near Dunellen is owned by M Galbraith after bonding with the new owner. W J Toaser of Watchang avenue sees booming hay sales. Perseverance Lodge No 74 K O P to confer third rank on a candidate tonight with Crescent Division Po 13 Uniform Rank assisting.
Ex champion walker Harry Brooks of New York cites long use of Attoccs’s Ponose Plasters. He credits the plasters with restoring his health after a severe catarrh, praising their effectiveness and recommending them based on two decades of personal experience.
Adjoined meeting notes of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of Union County dated September 14, 1893. Minutes cover bond issues bids from J F Stanley and Wom Chamberlain for Newark and Edgar roads, bridge repairs on Filbert P Street ledge, and road macadamizing awards to Hillpot Ayres and Stanley. A street railway location on Newark Avenue is set for a public hearing on October 2, 1893, and adjournment to follow.
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