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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1903
Page
5
All the pretty stripes and figures in White Goods and Madras are offered for shirt waists and suitings. This selection highlights fresh patterns and quality fabrics for spring wear.
A block of items from Broadway and Tranquility report family visits and moves, property improvements, and local business changes. Arbor Day observances are announced for the public school, with Easter services postponed due to stormy weather.
Belvidere items note a proposed Riverton rail line across the Delaware River, local property optimism, and plans for a trolley. The report covers hospital benefits, legal disputes over a blacksmith shop, typhoid cases, church services, and several residents moving homes or changing jobs.
Local notes mention Fred Bavareool of Network and Jacob Commine with a fatal incident involving Milas Hattle Wheelers of Vienna. Mrs Jacob Commins and Vida Dell visit Vienna. Grace Cramer and Frank Pool are noted. Community events include church attendance and family visits with several families and places named.
A trio from Bridgeville sneaks a real estate colt from a barn, drives toward Washington, turns back, and are intercepted in Belvidera. They try to ditch the horse, are pursued by Sheriff Barker and Cory Hopler, and Anges and Angla are jailed in Colviders awaiting grand jury action. Also noted are local improvements and a New Discovery claim for lung cures.
Hainesburg reports George Beck and daughter of North Paterson spent Sunday with Ifa parents at the Pauling Eld Villa. A church program Sunday evening drew a large crowd and was well received. Nelson L Brands visited from county east last week. Road repairs planned by Overseer John L Hook, top of a hill near his place, expected to improve travel. New library books arrived for the public school collection. The trout season opened April 1 and produced memorable catches including big fish by Jacob Allen and Hollander. Miss Minerva Snyder spent a few days in Belvidera. ROE Olifton Pamonde visited with his parents over Easter. Children anticipate summer vacation as school closes.
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