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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1893
Page
3
The fragment recounts a Cornell chamber gathering with discussion of agendas and rules, mentioning attendees and roles. It notes the death of a local figure, with mentions of committee actions, election of officers, and postponed items, all in a compressed archival style from an early 20th century newspaper page.
Fragmentary text references a wedding or engagement event involving several names and places but lacks clear dates or factual details. The material mentions individuals such as Wil Mir George Melt and Mivlet, with scattered geographic cues and unclear relationships, leaving the exact nature of the engagement uncertain.
The Friends meeting at East Front Street hosts a new manual training school run by John Dalziel, a practical artist, promoting eye training and disciplined study for boys. The project, backed by the Friends of the United denomination, aims to instill accurate observation and drawing skills, with emphasis on sober habits and moral guidance.
A Princeton New Jersey college trainer reports ALLOCKS PLASTRIS plaster as a simple remedy for strains sprains and rheumatic pain. He claims it strengthens back muscles and helps athletes recover quickly. The advice includes cutting plaster into narrow strips to target affected muscles.
A narrative on discord within Holy Cross Church North Painfell over organist William Miner leaving for George's Church Brooklyn. His departure triggered choir declines, vestry tensions, and the rise of a new choir master, ending with a patchwork revival as congregants regroup under alternates and a temporary vacancy.
A fire at Scribner’s barn and wood factory on 168 Duer Street destroyed the barn, a junk shop, and a wood yard. Two horses and several wagons were lost, with damaged equipment and stored rags adding to the blaze. Firefighters faced delays in getting a stream ready due to horses intruding on gear. Cause suspected as spontaneous combustion. loss estimated near 1000 dollars with little salvage.
Mr and Mrs Connett of No 303 East Pill Street celebrated their wedding anniversary with a lively evening of social chat and games. A deligial repast pleased guests and joyful memories of the couple’s journey together were recalled amid warm wishes from friends and family including T A Armour and several Gobble and Connett relations.
Bee the World's Pair for Fifteen Cents. Send address and fifteen cent postage to receive prepaid Souvenir Portfolio describing the great buildings with descriptive text. Regular price fifty cents, offered nominally to ensure delivery. Address H. E Bucklen Chicago.
A damaged newspaper fragment lists miscellaneous items and ads including a patent pouch style medical claim, sewing machines for sale, room and board offers, and choir recruitment. The text mentions individuals and businesses in rough city blocks and street names, with scattered contact hints and pricing, reflecting a chaotic classified page fragment.
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