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Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1893

Page

2

Race-track issue shapes party lines in region vote

Assemblyman Charles R. Codding and Foster M. Voorhees discuss the race track issue as voters weigh pledges and party loyalties. The Daily Press faces editorials amid party strife with the Citizens League’s backing of pro race-track stance, while Democratic candidates face skepticism over pledges and records. A local health note cites Heaspasra Pits testimonials.

North Avenue Citizen's League Courier League Democrata Republ'cana Foster M. Voorhees George Kyte Martine Seser le Rabney Elizabeth Summit

Political strife and court caution in Linden case

A Lynden Township grand jury case draws Judge Vandyrkel’s rebuke over bribery charges, with the court insisting on sufficient evidence to indict. The scene and remarks underscore local political tensions while a separate note highlights Bitters advertising claims.

Linden Townsh Vandyrkel Linden Township Cour Uis Court Peniaker Martine Joege van Syckel Usattyou

Gambling in the Current and the Office Book Hunt

An erratic archival search yields jokes, pamphlets, and a possible Hoyle on Gambling. Jim and Mary’s finds sprawl across titles like Down the Mississippi and Mary’s Side Land as they chase credible material for a gambling pieces.

James Emmons Courier A. Lady Jim Wes Jill Mary

Manual Training Plans For Boys Club Classes

The manual training director outlines a program for the Boys Club with two classes daily. Younger boys use the saw and knife to craft paper-kites and pin-racks, while older boys work in mechanical drawing and carpentry. Evening sessions adapt to members, with a focus on practical skills and flexible attendance.

Maousi W. B

Crescent Wheel club postposes safety bike grant decision

A Crescent Wheel men meeting last week postponed ruling on who shall receive the Credenda special safety bicycle donated by W. H. Rogers. Four boys were arraigned before Joane Gromsley for destroying property in a cab yard, receiving a sharp rebuke and fines of 81 each. A heavy shower drenched the city, while the Independent Fire and Drum Corps plan a Newark drill and grant a bell. In Reform Hall a free show drew 500 plus youths turned away for lack of age eligibility, officers warning of future action if disturbances recur. Various ailments are advertised with a medicine claiming to cure multiple conditions and piles, offered by L W. Rascolph.

Crescent Wheelmen W. H. Rogers Joane Gromsley Allen Newark Indiana Reform Hall Grant Oficer Frederickson

Epworth League social praised for varied program

The Epworth League Society at the chapel hosted a sociable evening featuring an exellent literary program with charades, piano solos, and a discussion on refreshments. Miss Florence Smith Miss Lowe Beckman and Mim Basin Pound were among those who participated, under Miss Georgie Beekman’s supervision as third Vice President.

Florence Smith Mus Lowe Beckman Mim Basin Pound Hatte Lottie Aldneh Nebraska Mies Georgie Beekman Epworth League Society Ori

New Literary Society Formed For English Study In City

A party of friends organized the Platofield Literary social society at Lawrence B. Fromfeld’s East Sixth Street home. The group aims to cultivate English literature with weekly meetings featuring readings music and games. Officers include secretary Jobo Dalziel treasurer Miss A F P Roa and librarian Lawrence B Bromfeld. Members expect about 200 by winter and 600 volumes already donated with more promised.

Lawrence B. Fromfeld East Sixth Street Platofield Jobo Dalziel PS Dalziel A. F P. Roa Lawrence B. Bromfeld Fferen Elmvet Duce M. A. Korff Mins May Dalziel A. M. Rea Mra L. B. Bounfeld

Remains to Arrive for Burial Tomorrow

The remains of Mrs Elle Thorn, whose death was noted in yesterday’s Courier, would arrive for burial tomorrow at Wallace Vail's. Mr Vail’s telegrams have yielded no information about the cause of death. Rev J W Demers of the Fem Avanne Baptist Church delivered a lecture titled Lights and Shadows of Ministerial Life to a sympathetic audience, praising hard work and faith.

Wallace Vail Tie Tvoe Elle Thorn Vail J. W Demers Fem Avanne Baptist Ohireh Sarwest

Thieves Foiled In Danelies and New Market Attempts

Last Monday evening thieves attempted to enter Nelson M Doty s tabor shop at Danelies but were frightened away. They also tried a third time at Charles Clark s New Market shop but did not succeed to gain any booty.

Nelson M. Doty Danelies Charles Clark New Market

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