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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1893
Page
3
A garbled historic page describes a crowded public gathering with mentions of a library, a Reform Church, and a street scene on Washington Avenue. It references preparations for a Sunday event, a banquet, and local religious groups, with notes on venues like Green Street and various tasks for officials.
A damaged obituary notice reports the death of Leckiaw kitten AM, child of Aaron and Brower of Evend, after a mysterious accident. Funeral arrangements are announced for three o'clock at Temdemece, with a reference to the deceased’s illness and a note about the family’s services.
Extracts from the Chicago Herald cover Rev Dr A H Lewis’s address before the Parliament of Religions on Sunday. The doctor argues a concept of the Sabbath unites belief with God, condemning ceremonialism and stressing reverence, rest, and universal religious relations.
Robert Brand of Ber files a petition to execute his father's will as the probate court reviews a complex estate dispute. The document outlines the succession of real and personal property valued at thousands, including tied notes and future legacies, with tensions over debts and guardianship.
The fragment shows legal case mentions Ellen Barry versus Fred Vaigborn for non payment of peat with dates and court listings, plus a telegraph company reference and a Tiduke versus Elliott case. An advertisement touts Aracovk's Tonock Pinecreas as a vegetable remedy, claiming medical authority and cures, warning of imitators and misrepresentation.
A probate filing outlines a will from Henry F. Stites granting Muhlenberg Hospital the major portion of his estate after his widow’s life use. The plan also distributes shares to Brooklyn residents and stocks, with the remainder likely returning to Stites relatives. Executor Herbeld noted, with grandnephewWilliam Lam of New York contesting.
A reader letter from Plainfield discusses market forces and pricing for peaches, noting low prices harming growers and Caners. The author mentions street scenes, local residents, and the broader impact on harvests, workers wages, and fruit quality. The piece links weather and transport to price drops and questions the fairness of exchange.
Gus Williams, a flamboyant performer, announces a humorous stage fight act titled April Poow Showdown. The routine features rapid, lively exchanges and a didactic, self depreciating style as he delivers a satire of theatrical bravado, engaging the audience with comic timing and a mock bout.
The wedding of Dominick J. Me Sime of West Sixth Street to Nie Gill of Second Street took place at St. Marys Church in the afternoon with a congregation of friends from New York Philadelphia and nearby towns attending. The ceremony was conducted by Smyth with Miss Gill as bride and Patrick O Reece as best man. A reception followed at the couple’s future home on Arlington Avenue and West Sixth Street with guests and music, featuring Mr U Whiteillys Orchestra and elegant decorations throughout the newly furnished residence.
Jacob Kriney pushes a petition for an extension of the rush line to Denellen. He seeks organization of the company with $25,000 capital stock and hopes Western city residents will subscribe, already securing several signers for stock blocks. He foresees days before full funding is reached and continues active solicitation.
A large gathering in the city will hear Alice B B Spangenberg speak at the First Baptist Church on Friday evening. The program includes a praise service led by a choir of about forty, a youth choir, and varied address topics on Christian Endeavor work. Clarence Hevkawe and others will attend. incident reports mention a hotel accident but do not deter attendees.
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