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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1902
Page
5
The Belvidere letter decries trusts and politics, urges economy and Sunday observance, notes new mayor Harris and officials taking office, outlines committees, and mentions local church activities, school law debates, and community incidents affecting residents.
The column records varied local happenings including visits by Mrs Samantha Castner and Miss Armetronog, church sermons by Rev W Longparty, a change in the woolen mill night watchman, and concerns over church attendance. It notes F B Whittman attending court, Emanuel Ries assisting at the pumping station, and health issues affecting Epworth League activities. Readers are invited to attend a clipping gathering on Saturday April 2.
Hackettstown residents marked the twenty seventh anniversary of the Jfokosophian Society and Whitney celebrations in the C. C. I. hall with an elaborate program. Miss Ey A. Walsh and others led ushers. a musical and dramatic program featured pieces by local talents and several scholars from the Whitney Lyceum attended. The event included a reception, social visits, and plans for future public events including a Friday evening public oratoricals and a May 2nd recital by Prof. F. W. Schneder with Delon A. Jackson as soloist.
Salem resident Salurg Harries reports four severe rheumatic attacks last fall. After trying several cures he used Cham berlain's Pain Balm advertised in the Sout Jerseyan and recovered after two contions and one bottle. Sold by F P N Jenkins Washington J A Alten Oxford.
Meadi county notes report visitors and small events. Mrs Howard Pool of Vienna visits Mr and Mrs John Pool. J W Flumerfelt buys cow and calf from John Lommason. Mrs Joseph Einngy and daughter Helen visit. Georgianna Flumerfelt stays with Abbie June. Oren Howell of New York spends time at home. AL Runyon renovates fence. Mr and Mrs Irving Fleming visit Danville parents. Lyman Biles of Danville and Jacob Henry families host guests. Pool and Dr Pellets visit. Mr Pool nearly blind. Morris Bryan of Boston visits son and parents. Walter Bird and son Charlie spend weekend with family.
An old ad copy mocks fat people while touting Scott's Emulsion as a cure for thin individuals. It claims the medicine builds flesh without fatigue and makes work feel easy, suggesting you’ll feel better, eat better, and weigh more after use. A silent offer for a free sample appears at the end.
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