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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
1
The article recounts a city council session where two questions tested support for ongoing street projects. It notes mayoral oversight, an unresolved coalition, and the appointment of Art Linger as streets superintendent after debate over resigning guidance.
An article describes a petition to the Hackettstown Council for a trolley or tram line through Mountain Avenue connecting the Morris County line at Hogketestown with the Vine of the Fastin and Washington Company corridor. A committee was appointed to investigate and report at the September council meeting.
The council reappointed Dejiores “Clilet” Mallee to a new term after tense discussions at the Monday night meeting. The mayor faced criticism over duties and the restoration plan while the council confirmed the appointment amid public scrutiny.
Local presbyterian gathering at Ortawaire church discusses appointing Henry cat as pastor after Rev oA Mebaury's succession. Mr Bate, noted Wasttigten figure and son-in-law of Rev J W Moe Manimhy, seeks approval from the presbytery for admission to the Presbyterian ministry.
Frank Snyder, noted Washington cream cone baker, will showcase Nik machines on Hopler's restaurant porch in Belvidere on Farmers' Pigule Day. Regular customers are invited to taste and observe. A first place dinner will be served at Tropher's stand.
The report shows a district mismaned balance of 5805 00 closed its year with scattered expenditures. It details apportionments and amounts in the treasurer’s hands including 27 000 of district taxes and 0 327 54 spent on teachers salaries repairs fuel and supplies. Expenditures include teachers wages fuel repairs textbooks and other items totaling several sums. A note indicates funds remaining in the treasurer’s hands and an accounting balance fragment.
An elderly resident described as Mrs BR Cullins marks a milestone birthday while remaining engaged in household tasks. She recently relocated from Tidekuttstown to Wrebington on a Luther Peny House property with ties to Washington. Her past includes time in Newark and a long family history in the area.
A fragmentary crime notice mentions Sheri Whe Whompsoi and Weber, Jack Mhomypwan and Water Eehert, and a case involving a promobite and a detailed confession. It references Belvidere and Goshen New York with arrest factors, prison terms, and a 32 000 dollar case, but many names and details are garbled in the OCR text.
Fragmentary text discusses meat prices, beef pricing adjustments, and reader interest in a column. It references Ajatay of Tange and a “very interesting reading” but lacks complete context.
The readable lines name Urban C. Dediell and Jetoey CH as figures connected to a messy account. A reference to a vinegar remark and a suggestion of an event or meeting is noted. The text is garbled with misspellings and partial phrases, limiting clear facts.
Fragmentary OCR passage references a meeting of a committee and women present, with scattered names and items about visitors at a dinner and preparations. The text is garbled, lacking clear dates, places, or outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions rights of way issues and awards. Names include James Wryeleaft, Amog Hoagland and heirs, and Thatcher of Washington as a commissioner. Mentions Belvidere and Buckhorn Springs Water Gymat. amounts listed as 220 and 920 with unclear context.
A garbled report recounts a violent incident in a town, mentioning a fatal shooting and subsequent events. Names, places, and dates are unclear, but references imply a high profile crime affecting residents and a tense aftermath with investigations and property transactions following the event.
Chief Marshal Bhrope's report to Council shows 28 dogs captured and impounded. Six were released by owners, six escaped, four were killed on the dog account with burial costs totaling si.
Report on the Methodist Congress at Epworth Leigne Institute with delegates from various leagues. Highlights include services, addresses by Anti-Saloon League leaders, planned sessions, moving pictures, and union services with ministers from Presbyterian and Methodist congregations.
The Bijou Mystery theatre is renovated and wired for night showings with exhibitions continuing each Saturday night. New features, including striking characters, will debut as exhibitions resume through September with further improvements planned.
Local listings show Uehlein offering tea soda fountain drinks and cream beverages including a famous Foo Cream and Iee Cream Sundaes. Water and tea are also advertised.
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