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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1893
Page
3
Readable paragraphs depict autumn winds and rain in Somerset, changes in temperatures from 74 to 65, and rivers and bridges under stress. Mentions include Somerset County Fair, Westfield residents, Town of New Ermewick meeting notices, Sons of Temperance, electric light system update, and planned reunions. Also notes bicycle ordinance, street repairs, and local church events with August Frazee and Mary Sealarlie.
In a morning talk Chief T O Doane notes wind storm damage to electric and telephone lines, praising sturdy wires and noting no major breaks. General Walker highlights training's role in shaping disciplined, capable youths. A humorous store incident and inventor A C Rogers in West Sixth Street feature new ideas, patents, and small devices from bicycle gear to railway brake enhancements, stalled only by money.
A century milestone will mark the laying of the United States Capitol cornerstone with ceremonies in Washington on Monday September 14. Patriotic orations by notable speakers will highlight the national event as rail excursion fares offer reduced travel to attendees from many cities, with tickets sold September 16 17 and 18 for return after the month end. Also noted are weathering lines and a Chamberlains Pain Balm advert with local pharmacy details.
Fragmentary OCR reading on pediatric care features garbled phrases about Cantorin Castoria and remedies for teething. Names and context are unreadable, offering no coherent report or verifiable facts for a meaningful summary.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union hosted a peach festival in the Watchung area tied to Trinity Reformed Church. Despite heavy rain and thunder, visitors bought cream cake candy and other treats, with Mary Wilson leading the event and many young assistants helping at the candy, ice cream, cake, and peach tables. Orders will be taken for delivery to those who could not attend.
Members of the Crescent Wheelmen head to Way today for bicycle races on the Waverly track this afternoon. J Van Eps, Parker Jewelers, reports an aluminum bicycle tested to 2000 pounds, weighing 27 pounds, with racing models at 17 pounds. Young riders plan another five mile handicap as a future event, open to all city and borough boys under twelve. City cyclists plan an early next month race for colored riders.
Yesterday a strong wind toppled a large elm in A Larkin’s Somerset Street yard and a maple in front of the Van Aredale place on Grove Street. electric wires were broken at both sites. A borough schoolhouse hod carrier had a watch stolen at noon. a nameless tramp was detained by Marshal Pangborn but likely to be discharged due to lack of evidence. James Frishle reports winning prizes for his chickens from Somerville Fair and plans to focus on business locally. Henry Windham announces an open air concert next Tuesday featuring Prof. Guliman’s fourteen piece orchestra and a decorated outdoor setting with electric lights around Artington hotel.
An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a well known remedy and promises purity and performance. It asserts guaranteed results or money back, with prices of 60 cents and 1 dollar per bottle, credited to L. W. Randolph's Pharmacy on Broad Street in Portland.
A youth from West Frost Street attempted to steal a pair of shoes from a window display at Lederer’s store. He was spotted by a customer and the shopkeeper advised returning the clothes and avoiding further trouble, noting the thief would likely face consequences.
A brief wind and rain event swept through the city early yesterday causing fear of more damage. Minor effects included broken limbs on some electric lines, a few lights out, and brief telephone fuse issues. Streets flooded briefly as rain intensified for a short period.
Early morning a young colored man boarding at Bertt's in Exchanges Alley severely cut his bare foot through a window pane. He nearly bled to death before a passerby Night Watchman Glaentzer shouted for a doctor and medical aid arrived.
Plainfield people hear of a potential race track bringing immediate interest. The plan allegedly includes acquiring the Driving Park or a similar site and nearby Lehigh Valley Railroad connection. Details seem uncertain amid insertions and corrections in the report.
J P Myers, a Westfield dealer, found his store locked by a creditor during the night and later discovered a bill of sale on the stock. Hart removed all goods to his home, leaving Myers unaware of the business setback. The Muhlenberg Hospital receives a $1000 grant. The Board of Freeholders allocates $3000 for the county tall, including $2000 to Elizabeth Hohn and $1000 to Muhlenburg capital in Plainfield.
During the past week the bodies of twenty six white sailors and one woman have washed up on the beach near Port Royal. They are believed to be from the steamship Alva.
The article notes about 1000 boomers have registered and are prepared to rush for Cherokee Strip, with Grans C. T. Sapien listed among organizers and details indicating a race or push toward a contested area in Oklahoma.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Baculé product in a house context with ambiguous labeling and a price of 1.00. The text is unclear, lacks complete names or places, and does not convey a full event or notice.
Nonsensical OCR fragment mentions new house for rent at 936 Park Avenue and 215 East Fifth Street, Winter arrangements, Park venue address 416, and assorted names and places including North Plainfield and Plaines suburbs. Reader guidance limited by unreadable lines. contains scattered housing and personal notices with no coherent event.
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