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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1897
Page
8
A long column of residents and visitors appears with names and movements. Many entries note health, travel, family visits, and small happenings. George Young, D. McPerry, and James Johnston are among those mentioned. A temperance letter discusses license revocation and the need to curb alcohol sales to safeguard families.
Glen Gardner area items recount visits and greetings among residents, with mentions of Mr and Mrs A L Bonyars, Jabez Erving, Wesley-Linaberry, and others. Also notes changes of residence, school updates, and a fragrant ad for Grain-O coffee substitute.
A scatter of local items reports Rev D DeWolf preaching in Newark and visits from residents like Jacob Willover and Miss Luella Rush. Community events include the Mission Band meeting at W Ethel Cole's home and a Ladies Aid gathering. A stray note mentions a runaway horse injuring a wagon, while ads tout Allen’s Foot-Ease for foot ailments and a sample offer from LeRoy NY.
Townsbury and nearby areas report social visits and family updates. Miss Cora Wildrick and Miss Olie Wildrick spent time with relatives, while John Parr remains on the farm. Mrs Alvin Smith remains ill with little improvement. Donard Hartzell had the high score at the local shooting match last Saturday. Swayze Craig of Buttzville visited his sister Mrs D Letda Sunday. A party for May at Johnson Van Lorn’s drew local youth. Beaver Brook and Johnsen Von Horn hosted guests Sunday.
On a splendid Easter day the crowd noted the prominent display of women's hats, especially striking headpieces from local milliners. The scene highlighted fashion and public attire, with observers praising the style and charm of the attendees.
An advertisement touts Munyon's products including Munyon's Hemebixs and Munyon's Coll Cake for fevers, colds, coughs, throat ailments, and general pain. It promises rapid relief, claims no side effects, and lists miscellaneous cures with pricing in cents.
Public sale notice issued under an order of the Mendstown sheriff. Property formerly owned by Insah Fitts situated along Washington Avenue in Warren County is to be sold on Monday the twenty fourth day of May at three in the afternoon. The parcel includes a dwelling and outbuildings with all appurtenances and improvements, conveyed to the purchaser free of liens. Sale conducted by deputy sheriff and clerk with reference to Warren County records Book 115 of Wards. Containing eight named tracts and held under the authority of the Warren County Court Clerk's office.
A fragmented advertorial announces high grade bicycles, motor free offers, and subscription drives for The New York Times. It touts inducements for subscribers, delivery by carrier, and promotional pricing, urging readers to secure savings and support ongoing community publications.
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