18 Apr 1912
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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1912
Page
1
In a harsh critique of winter and the county road overseers, residents report unsafe state routes full of holes washouts and cave-ins. Officials warn of legal consequences for neglect and outline state highway plans while detailing repairs and funding shifts to improve a widening system.
Fragmentary obituary notes describe the death of Mr Gulick of Newark with details of family and residence, plus scattered local mentions. A town cricket or baseball note discusses Delaware replacing Blairstown in Warren county season plans and remarks on team support and local scheduling.
A quiet wedding was held at the M. E. parsonage on Thursday night for William Mowder of Changewater and Miss Rash of Port Murenyy. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Dr J L West as the couple began their married life together.
The Washington National Bank collapse triggers a federal grand jury in Trenton with Ex Governor J. Frank Fors as foreman and Surrogate Jonas E. Bair of Belvidere among the panel. U S Marshal notified, Justice Department officials and U S District Attorney’s team have worked months gathering evidence against bank officers including R M Petty and A Heding tied to alleged misappropriation. Indictments may target bank officers with potential dividends for depositors and ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.
No Bargains on Friday at Rush x Bull'seasion. This will be a very great Bargain Days of the year with goods from every department at bargain prices. It will pay you to come for millions. Everything seasonable stands just what is wanted now. We ask our friends from everywhere to come and share in this bargain feast. Bush & Bull.
The Washington high school annual contest will be held in May at the Methodist chapel. Seniors Elizabeth Erokel and Ara Der Bodrossian lead the senior class. juniors include Bianche Bang and Katherine Peechan Bophontore. German Hess and Geo. Fleming also feature. Judge selections and awards follow, with standout competitors such as Tilarehe Bang and Donald Cameron noted for accuracy in recent events. Frank Boers of Grammar 2 placed second with 19 correct in 20 minutes.
Coty and Daw kt Laiback's store in Easton hosted a special Monday evening event marking its fifty second anniversary. The Wool of special mul their ane and the state om Dlayes and their wives and friends attended. An orchestra played in the SHAS Carpet rooms on the third floor while guests enjoyed dancing and refreshments. The main floor hosted tables and social activity with candies and cake.
A long running feature in the Star invites readers to supply a missing word in a dialogue of riddles and humorous questions. The piece includes classroom quizzes, social observations, and notes on local politics, with references to prizes and community figures.
The court noted about $18,000 in estate value and appointed Father Peter J Kelley administrator on May 28 of last year. Bequests to Soliners and others are outlined, with Mrs Soke and children residing in Bloomfield. Total residue $2,051 divided equally among five children Soliner, Notellaep, and others.
The high school team opened the season last Saturday by defeating Bridge School in a low scoring game. Washington led with 12 players involved and the battery featured Felmly and Vanover.
A fragmented notice highlights stamped gown dress blouses carpets and embroidered fabrics at a front door display. It mentions Northampton Street and Easton locations with a program of six reels of piano plays and a film titled The Man In the Tarn.
Cameron Engineering Co led by Ewan Cameron to expand its plant in town with a new steel framed factory. The main building spans 40x00 feet, plus a 20x60 feet annex, all steel construction. A stock crane line and overhead turntables are among new inventions, aiming to improve in house manufacturing and save freight costs.
Reporters detail a Sunday night disaster near the New Poundland coast where the Alfated Vitante sank two miles deep. Among the missing are A Waslington A. Roelling of Trenton and Stephen W. Blackwell of Trenton, son of Jonathan Blackwell. Other locals linked to Changewater and the American Tobacco Co. are noted. Rescue crews searched as conditions hindered efforts.
Henry Hinton invites Prohibitionists of Warren County to a county convention at his Easton home on Saturday April 20 at 4 o clock for twelve delegates to the State convention in Trenton on April 25. Donald M. State Chairman will be present to address attendees.
A submerged ocean liner disaster recounts the Titanic striking an iceberg off the Newfoundland coast. Only 369 of 4,200 passengers survived, with many feared lost. Wireless distress messages spurred ships like the Virginian the Carpathia and Olympic to rush to the scene. survivors are aboard the Carpathia en route to New York.
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