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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1902
Page
9
Large crowds attend Methodist and Baptist Easter rites in Washington. Sermons focus on the risen Christ with choirs of 25 and elaborate floral decor. Sunday school programs include special exercises, Easter egg presents, and a cave tableau, drawing strong congregations and generous offerings.
The report details Easter events at a local church including a quartet and soloist performances, a notable sermon by Rev. George P. Armstrong, and a varied musical program. Attendance was high, with Sunday school offering gifts and a total collection reaching $25. Catholic services at St Joseph's and St Mary's featured grand Masses, choral orchestral accompaniment, and readings on resurrection bolstered by Donizetti and other Masses.
New York crooks vacationed in New Jersey trying a long running bunco scheme. They swindled several victims near Junction and Pleasant Plains while pursuing Davis and Van Doren, with one escape noted after a $5,000 demand. A hospital operation and a breach of promise case also appear.
Walter K Laws, a sixteen year old Morristown student at Hackettstown Seminary, vanished after fleeing with companions on a freight train, then resurfaced in Washington before being sheltered by Professor Vernon. Despite efforts, he remains at large, with searches and notices failing to locate him.
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