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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1892
Page
3
The column from Webster details a blend of social events and political tidbits. Mentions Webster and looming election activity with Republicans and Democrats planning parades and registrations. It notes entertainments, church visits, lectures, and local happenings including a bandstand ball, streetcar service quirks, and a rail hearing delay.
A fragmented note in the Courier mentions Short Hills as a place on the L&W and in Millburn lore. It recalls a town bicycle route to Seateth Plain, Midland railway, and a drum major praised for leading a marching band. The column also reports chatter on stage shows at Music Hall, tax talks, and a sale at United Workers and Police Benevolent Association with a variety of local notices and ads.
A farewell reception for Dal Miterell was held in the chapel rooms with Mrs C C Coke fair presiding. Mrs G Vans Mrs Henry McGee Chas Laman Mrs James W Jackson and others attended while bright young waitresses such as Miss Bradshaw Miss Loomis and Miss Chandler served tables. The retiring pastor and his wife received warm goodbyes and wishes for their new field of labor.
A plan suggests Plainfield form a strong nine with Captain Obie Hofford to run it. The goal is a self supporting season with all games on Saturdays and holidays in Plainfield and a small sinking fund to create a surplus for the Crescent League treasury.
An enthusiastic note extols chocolate as a stimulant for imagination and mental focus. It advises generous consumption before study or work, claims it aids dull or damp air condition, and recommends timing with daily routines while warning against coercive behavior observed at music hall entrances.
The clipped text relays 19th century political discourse and incidents. It mentions Republicans and Democrats in New Jersey, campaign timing, and parliamentary chatter. It references a Maplewood team, the New Jersey Trap-Heaters, and local disputes. It notes arrests for throwing pumps of coal and other misdeeds, with court mentions and a judge’s adjournment.
A fragmented report indicates a young man about 41 but text is garbled. It mentions a car or driving context and a group of people hurt in an incident. Authorities have not clarified names, locations, or outcomes due to damaged text.
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