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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1893
Page
2
A century ago in Union County New Jersey the political scene centers on race track issues and local tax debates. Editors clash over Republican strength and the fate of senators and sheriffs. Reported concerns include county hospital funding, county road paving, and potential shifts in legislative control amid party loyalty.
In Union County the Citizen's League pushes anti race track candidates as the Courier notes a deep strategic game. GOP voters likely back regular nominees while Democrats stay with their slate, threatening races for sheriff and other offices. The piece contends Republicans must unite behind proper nominees to curb gambling influence and restore party integrity. Multiple local notices follow about electric light upgrades, sermons, real estate moves, and World’s Fair plans.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt recounts a tangled romance involving Stella, Teddy, and Will. Dora describes a summer engagement, jealousy, and a planned diamond ring gift, ending with Teddy proposing to Stella rather than to her. Conflicts unfold as rivalries shape loyalties among four friends.
Fragmentary text references a sea route via Chesapeake and Obie and mentions sleepers, heat, and a wandering narrative about people and places. The garbled lines suggest a historical maritime or trade note with unclear subjects and context.
A list of local church services across North Plainfield noting times for morning and evening worship, Sunday schools, and special events. Churches include German Church North Plainfield. Trinity Reformed. First Presbyterian with a World’s Fair sermon series. First Baptist. Park Avenue Baptist. National Church. Episcopal Church with D D Barnes sermon. and E Chapel Moeni with day school.
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