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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1902
Page
2
Local Belvidere notes recount coal costs and tariff debates, stray bullets and damaged windows, a picnic day fright, and town recreation petitions. Headlines also note long marriages, a wandering lost man, and property deals along with social visits, crops, and railroad news in a compact, period-voice community update.
JONESTOWN residents share Sunday visits as Mr and Mrs Wm Spangenberg pass away in Hazen. Fred Raddatz of Btswartevilla visits his parents. Resh of Pennsylvania passes through town. Wm Dalrymple and family host guests from Asbury. Peter Cooke loses a valuable horse last week. Albert Woodruff visits with N A Jones family. Aetiliann Phillipe of Margot discusses Ramon’s Pink Pills. Warren County Ding bore reports social happenings and seasonal updates.
New Hampton and nearby towns hosted a school union day at Woodglen with several schools attending. Despite intermittent rain, the crowd remained patient and entertained by Boroner's orchestra from Clinton. A baseball game between Green Village and Clinton ended with Green Village claiming a late win, and players cited umpire decisions as controversial. Accidents included a mill rope incident injuring Miss Mary Dunn and a hay fork injury to Jobin, with emergency treatment described. Local residents such as Miss Mary Dunn, Miss Jonnie Waller, and Mr. Dunn were noted for travels and recoveries, while others planned visits to Ocean Grove and Meadow En. Electric Bitters praised for health benefits by local testimonials.
A historical notice describes courses at the normal school with departments in science, art, and preparatory work. It promotes free tuition under a new state law, outlines boarding costs, recent improvements including a new gym and dormitory renovations, and announces the 1903 catalogue and fall term opening. The document also includes court notices related to estate and probate actions and a public sale, with names such as Hud Gorge S, Trimmer, and Chad.
A city piano dealer touts value and savings with three stores offering a fine stock of pianos. The ad cites average dealer expenses and claims customers get full value for their money while urging readers to visit to see the current selection.
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