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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1894
Page
2
A garbled page summary mentions various names and events including a Weevemee and Geneines inquiry, a million dollars, a mission, and a Crescent Wheelmen parade. It references political figures, rumors, and a Maine election context, with scattered notes on public works, sewers, and drainage in a city street scene.
Fragmentary text mentions figures like John G. Munger and Crover Cleveland, references a mayoral period in Beles and a meeting with dates but provides no cohesive event or outcome to summarize.
A pasted miscellany reports a Board of Trade meeting set for September 15 at 6:30 PM, a fall at Bowth Peladeld pond with injuries, a Keller's Grove festival, Asbury Park billiards at the Coleman House, and storm damage including horses killed or injured. It notes Odd Fellows excursions, Boy Scout initiatives nearing 200 members, a tree debris incident on Plainfield Avenue, a church interment, large peaches from Justice King's tree, clothing drives for fire victims, and wind damage tearing limbs and toppling signs.
The storm yesterday afternoon struck Lebanon Anndandale and Wohe eats causing fear and damage. Peaches lay on the ground after the rainfall exceeded a storm in July and August with total rainfall about 11.37 inches reported by observers, as meteorologists note extreme weather conditions.
Plainfield and nearby towns report social visits and travel plans. Mrs Peter Quick hosted New York friends. George Churchill and family returned from summer ocean outing. A. D. of Plainfield to paper the road. Weather concerns include a storm with trees down and ten degree shading thermometer reading. Community updates note church activities, Sunday school moves, and local court actions. storm damage to spring font, telephone lines, and a missing plan for winter housing.
A heavy rainfall sent the pond at South Plainfield to dangerous levels, forcing water to rise near the gauge and spurring emergency measures before stabilizing by 3 am. Locals report the incident as the first real danger since spring, with trains and streets impacted briefly as conditions eased.
A well known Eugene Oregon citizen A M Baley says his wife has for years been treated with extreme neglect. He alleges she has endured multiple temptations and suffered under distant care, prompting concerns about his spouse’s welfare.
A brief defense argument discusses malted living in Chicago connected to the Pawcett grant and Lt Case. The testimony suggests the officer allowed Pewcets to present his defense. The wording indicates procedural remarks in a contested matter.
Mr. Giles has been associated with Rev. Fay Milla and comes to Plainfield on Mr. Mills recommendation. The Lord has blessed his preparations and services, with all seats in the chapel to be free at all times and high expectations for continued outreach.
A sudden heavy storm at around eight o clock Saturday night left Mrs G. Y Smith and her son on West Third Street near the Hospital seemingly paralyzed for about half an hour. They felt the house tremble as if struck by a pinewood fire. Mr Smith checked the home and found no signs of damage.
Several commuters discuss travel to New York, favoring faster comfort over crowded elevated cars. One would rather live twenty five miles away to ride a smoother Central Railroad service. A wheelmen outing ends in a heavy shower and a chain breaking, leaving riders soaked and catching colds. Train notes detail vestibule sleepers, heating, and limited rates to Cincinnati Louisville and beyond as advertised offerings.
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