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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1893
Page
3
The fragmentary copy references Hines and local figures, a county civic scene, a hotel matter, and obituaries including Elizabeth and Beephen Oliver. It mentions Colliers’ favored projects, Paragon Frames, and various local names like Mik, J.T., and WNCR. The text blends political, social, and funeral notices in a single murky report.
Fragmented OCR outlines a political or place name note mentioning Cambria and related terms. Reads like garbled account of people or places with mentions of Comrie, Woetor, Camorian, and Chiko. Lacks clear dates or actions but signals a regional reference to Cambria.
The First Baptist Church hosted Union County Christian Endeavor as churches from Trinity Realm, Uivegregational, Warren and Nope Chapels, East Third Street Mission, First Baptist City, and others attended. Miss Spangenberg urged organizing junior societies and emphasized training children for future work, while the Washingtonville society led by Wills claimed banner leadership with 5 percent participation, and the evening included anthems, addresses, and reports from Montreal Convention.
A Plainfield note describes a colorful Saturday event at the old T A B Hall where a colorfully dressed crowd gathered for a cake walk. Judges, contestants, and prize scenes are sketched with names like the Titaworth brothers and Irving West, amid talk of local schooling improvements and workshop plans. The piece blends lively community anecdote with notes on education and crafts.
James Corrigan, described as a workingman, was arraigned at Plainfield on charges of obtaining money under pretenses to relieve his starving family. He allegedly lied about a deceased relative to gain funds from Abages Wilson and Mrs. Rafferty. Judge McCormick deferred sentencing until next Wednesday.
The Union Gazette warns that race track gamblers, aided by a political party, seek to seize the state. They plan to influence elections including Ahern and draw juries to avoid indictments, aiming to bring counties to Hudson’s level and live off the disruption.
The High Court of New Jersey Independent Foresters will meet in Jersey City on Wednesday with a large delegation. Retiring High Chief Willett T. Gingham may be succeeded by Robert A. Mulford of Court Elizabeth, a longtime leader in the order.
SuoIcE BEWS offers light notes from the market. Wild grapes run plentiful. hazelnuts are being gathered. A cobbler hammers a new last. A judge applies for a patent on a new hurdle. A prospective bride visits her future worker-to-law in the borough, arriving from England.
An outdoor concert last evening at the Arlington hotel drew a crowded audience within 500 feet. Music lingered as the performance ended and two extra cars were required to transport attendees. The hotel and grounds were illuminated with electric lights and lanterns, and Mr. Winshaw received praise for the event.
The Boston Bowling Club travels to Duselles for two games at the Danellen division and the Muddie wx Club contest. Morning match features Danellen Unb while afternoon sees Muddie wx Club aiming to fatigue Beaton men for a morning win.
The Inter State Fair at Trenton will run September 25 to 29 with extensive displays across all departments. Highlights include notable stock entries, daily runes, and a program featuring circuses, vaudeville acts, and other entertainments. Pennsylvania Railroad offers reduced excursion tickets from major states within a hundred mile radius and special trains to the fairground.
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An early ad promotes a Balve remedy for ulcers salts sores and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It lists W W Pandolph at 31 W Front Street offering the cure and describes a general cras job requiring references on Fourth Street. The text also notes applications for Cinareh membership during a cong ing Share week and training by Mr EJ Fitzhugh for a team at Rothview stones North Piemfeld.
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