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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1894
Page
2
The Plainfield Courter discusses local party figures and state politics, noting Democratic setbacks and Republican gains in Vermont and Maine. It references Mr Ackerman's declined mayoral bid, the World’s commentary on election expectations, and regional reactions to candidates.
The item lists events in Scotch Pains including All Saints' Church vestry meeting, a parish gathering, and a Christian Endeavor social at Warres Chapel. It notes a municipal tree trimming ordinance, a social ball at the Arlington Hotel, and plans for a fair by Tons Qouvet and Sisters Hol ar in Westphal Canfeld.
Rough chat recounts townspeople debating newsprint and junk mail habits. A paper seller questions readers why some discard papers while others seek information, hinting at local habits and gossip about what people read or discard.
The Willing Workers Circle of King's Daughters hosted a pink tea at Tope Chapel with ice cream cake and candy to raise funds for charity and to discuss piping water down Somerset Street to ease thirst. Planned continuation tomorrow with no admission charge.
The new Nether word Nas well for the Water Supply Company reached a depth of Dhy teo feet with good gravel water bearing layers. Water stands seven feet in the tube and the crew plans to reach solid rock. The tweets wells are deep but lack capacity for three to four million gallons daily. The new wells will be 100 feet apart along Sogih avenue.
Mayer Beetham Sarsotekic appeared before His Honor after ten days on bail. The gambling resort keeper faced a decision, but the sentence was remitted and the fine raised to twenty dollars. The case followed a promising promise to stop gambling. The report also notes a literary offer from Living Age magazine.
A large crowd attended the event described as a Weerenting Deplay with speakers including Jobe G. Manger, editor, and mayor Cruver Cleveland cited. The discourse covered views of London and the West Indies, praising the efforts of local leaders and the gathering’s purpose.
Local happenings include visitors from Wille Mates NY and Mr J B Conover returning home. Residents Harman and Hawash Larkin attend university courses. Christian Endeavor meeting held. Dr Beakeley displays apples. Mrs Voorhees visits son T Voorhees. Rev A J Poralola to deliver church anniversary address.
Newark visitors Mrs. Slackbower and Mrs. Fulton call on relatives. Reports of Aaron Brower’s death are unfounded and Thr Nelson says Brower is likely to recover. AMid string of local names, brief sightings and weather mentions appear with scattered nonsensical phrases and garbled phrases.
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