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Plainfield Gazette in Plainfield, New Jersey

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Plainfield Gazette

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1850

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Plainfield Gazette Weekly Publication Note

A brief header from The Plainfield Gazette indicating it is published every Thursday by a local printing operation. No further details available in readable text.

Courtship at Quarantine After Grave Mixup

In July 1848 a ship’s coffin was buried with others at Quarantine Bay. A widow, Mary, learns her husband William Bradbury is buried, confronts the health officer, and Edward counsels practical plans including a future marriage once William’s tomb is located and funds from Edward’s aid. The tale ends with Mary planning to wed Edward that night.

Wm. Bradbury Jack Lars Edward Vickstarg Monroe Street Dony William Wes Liverpool Mary Willam New York

They Can't Fool Me Billy Keene Boasts Unfoolable

A humorous sketch follows Billy Keene who insists he cannot be fooled. His suspicion drives away beggars and tests flirtations as Emma B. later marries another man, leaving Billy shocked by his own misreadings.

Ibwiery Bearl Laing Plainfield Moses P. Demmings Billy Keene Billy Isaac Bill Emma B Ewa Gong Edward Seymour Jemima Jones Jos Pineville Matha Renee Mary Seymour Old Jones Ot Il Wee Tabah Mit

Marriage Triumph Outsmarts Scheming Rival

In a small town, Edward Seymour wins the trust of Mary and their father through bold ruse and steadfast love. Billy, the schemer, attempts deception but is exposed when Mary reveals their secret marriage at Jones tavern. Edward and Mary wed quietly, and Mary’s father blesses the match, acknowledging Seymour’s persistence and virtue.

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