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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1896
Page
8
The Mackettstown baseball opener against Blair Hall drew a large crowd as the C.O.C. 1. nine won 19 to 4. Reports praise the improved grounds and upcoming season investments. Local society coverage includes church events, weddings, memorials, Arbor Day plans, and civic appointments.
A group of about 35 young friends surprised Miss Blanche Riddie on her anniversary birthday last Thursday evening with music and social games. She received gifts including a piano. Various local names appear in notices of community activities and changes, including transfers and staffing at a library and mill repairs, plus visits from Mrs. Wm Hollman.
A fragmented item recalls Anthony and G W Beatty visiting acquaintances near Spruce Row, with a Sunday trip noted. The piece reports heat dangers, the death of Amy Lindaberry aged 10 from consumption, and a funeral at the house near Spruce Row with Rev Joseph McManion to preach next Sunday. A local student theft incident is mentioned alongside remarks about a missing or returned item from Pole mount.
A persuasive notice promises free eye examinations and corrective services. It urges readers not to fear dissent and claims to fix crooked or bent glasses at no charge, emphasizing no cost for the examination or adjustment.
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