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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1902
Page
6
Governor Murphy names Warren's Senator Cornish to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission in St Louis. Cornish did not seek the post and had hoped to secure a seat for a friend, a personal compliment from the governor.
The state allocates 50 dollars for a state exhibit and contemplates a state building at the Chicago World’s Fair to be, in the view of supporters, among the premier showcases. Senator Cornell will contribute time to the commission work, while a banner display by the pinny and organ firm bearing his name is foreseen. In society news, Mrs. William A. Stryker hosted Washington’s largest ladies whist party, with couture, cigars, and a grand gala, and Washington’s baseball club announces a near-complete lineup for the season, promising solid finances and courteous treatment for opponents.
A mutter of interest in Allamuchy arose when Townsend and Jitson tied at 43 votes each in a late spring freeholder race. A mutilated Jitson ballot was counted, then rejected after recount. final tally favored Townsend 49 to 47. Judge Pitney presided as boards recount ed the ballots in Esmvidera.
A Bible convention will be held at the Gospel Mission on Cherry Street from Saturday night to Wednesday evening. Speakers from Pennsylvania and New Jersey include Anna Wealey and Mrs. Wesley. Evening services begin at 7 o'clock with weather permitting Rev. R. L. Woodring expected. Open-air meetings planned at 7.00 p.m. Grand meeting anticipated. attendance invited.
The board of chosen freeholders selected Berlin Construction Co of Berlin Conn to build a six panel iron bridge across the Pequest at Buttev ille replacing a destroyed span. Cost estimated over 2000 dollars with completion by August 5th. Mason work bids unsatisfactory. new ads to be issued next Saturday. Plank to be supplied by George Sargon of Montana.
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