28 Sep 1894
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1894
Page
1
A distorted account of a Lantern Parade describes a crowded scene with decorated floats and riders, including named participants and local figures. Spectators filled streets near West Severin and Central avenues as bands played and banners waved, while vendors and advertisers mingled with the festive crowd.
A jumbled OCR fragment mentions a meeting or event at a street corner and references named places and persons in unclear context. The text appears to record a routine civic or social notice with dates and local names, but many words are garbled and unreadable.
Village letters report neighbors visiting, returning from trips, and awaiting relatives. Alfred Norbury is confined at home after a fall. Mrs Doane and Mr Western travel to Rockland County. Several families announce moves, honeymoons, and expected homecomings. A charity society and church groups plan meetings while a sewer project begins pilot work.
The Thirtieth New Jersey veterans reunion gathered at the Armory with Count Ten Eyck Prestled and Captain Waysmes leading the event. Speakers included Senate Foster M. Voerheen and Secretary Howinao who recalled war history while officers Duwskleon and Jubo J. Cladek discussed the regiment’s past. The next regional gathering will be in Rahway and includes companies from Pialuteid Rahway and Elizabeth.
The Olympia bowling site at 0 Sycamore Street will reopen this season under Ava Voiller. The renovated hall covers 130 by 20 feet with 22 windows and ample reading rooms for ladies and gentlemen. A kitchen and refreshments area will be added, and the hall will host dancing starting October 9 led by Prefect A. B. Walsh of Brooklyn.
A tongue in cheek printer’s toast warns that high rental costs can ruin advertising value. The piece notes missteps from poorly written or placed ads, and mentions printer David Whitley’s uncertain fate, his Denver roots, and possible return to his British Columbia life. The report covers a local fair attendance, out-of-town guests, and a dance feature at the Osithole Young Men’s Lyceum with beer canoes as gifts.
An early morning fire in uptown destroyed three carriages and straw stored in a barn. West Seventh street residents alerted drivers, who moved horses to safety. Estimated loss slightly over 1000 with 1400 insurance on the barn’s contents. Firefighters arrived quickly, limiting further damage after about three quarters of an hour.
The Quarterly Meeting of the New Brunswick Convocation of the Diocese in New Jersey is set at Grace Church on Thursday October 2. Services begin 10 30 p m with communion. meetings run from 1 30 to 2 30 p m including mission and diocese relations topics. The Bishop will preside and Rev Yong Kiang Yeo is invited. Also reports from Franklin Council appoint officers and announce a fair in November with details to follow.
A special feature of the event will be the representation of art items under the direction of Miss Margaret McL. Eager of New York. The Hungarian matures will participate as part of wedding festivities with bright glimpses into the arts scene.
An evening event marked a pleasant farewell for Mr Hele with a serene reception. Attendees included local figures and familiar faces from the community, sharing warm tributes and best wishes for the future.
A midnight break in at a Plainfield residence failed as residents heard intruders fumbling at a window and fled. No items were taken though over $100 in goods were reported stolen in a separate Monday night burglary. Local readers noted related notices and upcoming events in the area.
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