11 Sep 1894
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1894
Page
1
Disorderly transcription reports a city sewer project bid process with names, amounts, and committee actions. It notes contract approval, posting of copies, and steps to finalize work, including inspections, payments, and overseer assignments amid a contested meeting.
A crowded update lists numerous residents and visitors around West Front Street and nearby areas. Names include Mra W Dorland, Harry Basbeil, Miss Conkin, Mrs Addie Dean, and William Van Horn, with mentions of Yale and Harvard affiliations, trips to Asbury Park, Cincinnati, and Philadelphia. The column records comings and goings, visits, and minor health notes, plus a tennis tournament reschedule and a local real estate sale.
A garbled report describes a man named Freeee from Wat PHONE AVENUE in OremMW. The text is unreadable with multiple typos and missing details, preventing a clear account of location, actions, or outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a claim that catarrh cosmetics can be cured with local applications. The readable lines mention terms like seat of the disease and token to be determined, but the overall content is garbled. No clear named individuals, organizations, dates, or concrete outcomes are discernible for a solid summary.
The Crescent Wheelmen, at their last meeting, voted to hold a lantern parade later this month before the Saint Day race on September 29. Committee members include F. L. Marne, Bernard Williams, G. John J. Kenny and Thomas Comings. The group reports 150 members and a spent balance of 107.69.
Poor legible excerpt describes a school near Rast Prowl and Washington streets in Wiwimfield city. It notes a cheerful classroom environment, a kindergarten department led by Miss Mond, and charges for materials. Pupils may join at any time and are offered home-school advantages with instruction across grades.
A jagged excerpt describes a wager between an employee of a station and another man on a draw in a pole event, with spectators halting the throw. The referee ultimately calls a draw amid debate over allowed actions. The page then shifts to an advertisement praising De Meroe Parorte Prescription for women’s health, claiming cures and broad societal benefits.
William Maloy alias Thomas Lars, said to live in Philadelphia, was jailed in Union County on burglary charges after entering Edward Todd's hall. Todd awakened during a struggle, Maloy overpowered, and taken to Justice Hart's office. Grand Jury action awaited.
A $15,000 stallion named Logan was stolen from Alexander's racing stable early. The horse, well known in sporting circles, was valued at $15,000 and seen in town by several residents. A negro rider was reported with the horse, and they were reportedly tracked to Edminster, nine miles northeast.
A kerosene lamp exploded last night in Harrison Street, severely burning Mrs. Medou who was lighting the lamp. Her clothing caught fire and neighbors, aided by her husband, extinguished the flames as firemen arrived. condition described as serious.
Mrs Mary Gross of 147 Mekibbon street Wilflane Arg left her eighteen month old baby on a three story window sill last night. Neighbors found the child bruised and half buried in mud but with no serious injuries. The mother was said to be in hysterics.
From the Northwest region comes news that after lengthy discussion the Northwest Assembly voted to require all public schools to open with a prayer. The decision followed a regional debate on school practice and religious observance.
The Board of Underwriters met at J 0 Pope 4 Ho for routine business. A new coffee brand Lol land arrived at Mac Donald's grocery. Somerset street baker Hardner illuminated his shop with a red lamp. The Odd Fellows entertainment was postponed a week due to wind. A New York Times subscription drive appealed to local residents as neutral in politics. The House Committee discussed the bowling season, noting forty quad bowlers and plans to choose captains.
Yesterday afternoon a report notes a dispute over property under a shed owned by Pat Krat with ownership claimed by Adam Sender. The text references Reed and Coddington of FiainGeld retained for Kratzel and G DeMesa for Mr Seader, with limited counselor commentary.
The testimony describes Mr Vila a popular passenger conductor of the B J Central recounting his cure from a disease with care that relieved his misery without pain or detaining him from work. Dr Lighthill is credited with effecting his care and bringing new life to him.
A testimonial from T. R. van Zandt of 304 and 306 Park Ave Plainfield New Jersey proclaims that Dr Light Lighthill cured a long lasting distress and relieved a piles condition through treatment cited as radical and permanent by the patient and cousin J W Griggs testimonials identify Dr Lighthill and his holdings.
Dr Lighthill offers consults on all diseases of the human system at his office and residence. He invites patients to call or visit for examination and advice.
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