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Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1892

Page

4

Riverside Streetcar Lines Advance In Peace Street Work

A jumble of local notes reports streetcar rails laid along Peace Street today for the Rertinent project. Officials plan a permanent operation this year amid macadam work on Park Avenue and a county line to Holly's Lane improvement aimed to finish by December.

Park Avenue Holly's Lane Crescent League Boase Bom Union County Grand Jury Wylie Gettysburg Thurada Ife

Van Emburgh and Son Open New Store Busy This Morning

George L Van Emburgh’s friends and former patrons crowded the new store from seven o’clock as it opened this morning the business place is filling with customers and staff keeping busy. New goods arrive and the interior shows a complete stock of fresh items including specially ordered articles for the firm. The owners bring long experience and promise good value and service.

van Embergh Joe Parmar Patrens Mark Kew Goode George L. van Emburgh Busihere Vlaee Macy van Emburgh Verything Sal Jet Ly

Body of Unknown Man Found on Central Railroad Tracks

The body of a young man about twenty two was found between the Central Railroad tracks near Garwood station at 6 40 am. He had both legs severed below the knees and the left hand crushed. The body was cold, suggesting death during the night. In his pockets seventeen cents and part of an envelope reading James Kenny Due five dollars August. He wore a brown plaid stick vest and dark brown trousers. Doctor Westcott viewed the body and it was taken to Casey's Morgue for identification.

Meer Wonfield Ne Central Railroad Garwood Station Hovey Jamen Kenny Conny Westcott Casey's

Buffalo Bones and Ancient Encampment Found Near Donellen

Local investigator Mr Fountain reports discovery of buffalo bones and reindeer remains near Donellen, with a mound bearing a stone circle and hill suggesting a prehistoric Indian encampment. Experts at the Museum of Natural History and college professors identify the bones as buffalo and evidence as mound-builder remains, implying ancient wildlife roamed the region.

H.fountals Ween Freet Ms Bastienes Deas Ir. Poustate West Front Wille Sebes Aes Mel Ora Haa Sudh Ekalla Founain Osborne Dean Fountain Museum of Natural History Big Fist Street Alles Xpert New Jersey Colombas Maki Hhe Ubal

Round Brooks Fire Parade Observed in Boonton Brook

Tolambian Day marked by an afternoon parade and evening ball in Boonton Brook with a crowd of about five hundred attending. Police, mayor, and council, along with local fire companies and bands from Bound Brook, Somerville, North Plainfield, Raritan, and New York area groups, participated in the civic event.

Sowerset Engine Co Somerville J. and L. Co Bound Brook Engine Co North Plain

Champion Athlete Crowned At High School Meet

The High School Athletic Association crowned F. K. Fish Jr the champion after events including a hundred yard dash shot put long jump and relay. Judges awarded points with Fish leading 21 total, Whiting 16 and Campbell 14 as prizes donated by local merchants were awarded to the winners.

George Otly Sion Ain Poe Major Aoa Ss KE i Gerrell J. O. Whitney D. Aesume F. K. Fish, Jr J. C. Whiting M. Nerge E. Serreil Aab Crane J. W. Cirtner Rok Paies Ee Rittenhouse Tamptial Camptall High School Saoting Wi Touk RM. Clark B Shaen AM. Grane Jenny B .Campbell D. D. Pfender PF. K. Fish, Jr F. K. Fish E Serreil Pfender J. C. Whitney P. K. Fish, Jr Fish Serrell A. B S. Crane J. C. Whig Tata Ad Collier F. Martin Dush-Bella Doane & Jail Mckinson

Shooting Tournament Sparks at Claremoo Jardainay

Lively shooting at the annual Sew bie Lappelae tournament on Claremoo grounds drew top marksmen from the Independent Club. Neil Apgar posted 14 straight in one event, then 16 of 20 in another, while organizers seek more entries as plans for a looming match and prize of fifty dollars unfold.

Neil Apgar

Plainfielders Face Trial After Parade Incident

Report describes Mim Belle Dred and two Pioneer Dram of New York members involved as a horse spooked by parade noise and ran wild. One rider was thrown, another person charged with cruelty to animals. Prosecution notes lengthy explanations by Em in court as witnesses recount mishap and consequences.

Pioneer New York I Smith

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