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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1913
Page
3
Gleanings from Sussex and nearby towns note a new postmaster Henry A Kent. farm news, local obituaries and marriages, road work, and community updates. Mentions Stroudsburg and Pomona Grange events, a canal of civic activity, and local families with names across Hunterdon and Warren counties.
In a local incident near Esheletistown on a Thursday night, Harry Senytey of Belvidere reportedly left the grocery trade and devoted himself to auto repairs. A separate event saw a family member away when a felling accident occurred, followed by a hospital visit as a passerby spotted the injured individual.
Mews notes report Henry Mears set a new record for claim days trip last week, beating prior marks by three days and 24 hours. The piece also mentions horse record prices in London and local notices about residents and daily life, with assorted names and places. More names and locations appear in neighborly society items and advertisements.
Fragmentary text appears to discuss conspiracy as a cause of ailments and disorders with misread names and stray phrases. It references a tabloidal style notice related to a publication or sale but lacks clear facts, dates, or identifiable entities.
A garbled report lists Miss Brenner of Bannachsalla and Miss Wesley from Lown as subjects in a trial related to a school tip or petition. Names include Mrs. Rachel Gorreke and Mrs. Erleright. Numbers, places, and roles are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A fragmentary report notes a minister praising a tonic termed New Life Pills with claims of perfection. The text references Dr Knuts and Jenkins & Mee Tron, citing guarantees and cautions around use. Local officials and merchants appear in uncertain context, with unclear roles and outcomes.
In Fairmount the Methodists weigh repainting their church as a severe storm with heavy rain and thunder moves through Sunday evening. A cistern is being erected at the site and carpentry proceeds in the Presbyterian cemetery under G. M. D. supervision. A tented meeting is set for next Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 20 and 21, with an invitation extended to all on the grounds near the Melon’s property for the event featuring two musicians.
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