Dolls Sale Tops Hundred Priced At Three Dollars
A local sale reports moving over 100 dolls with prices up to three dollars each. The event drew shoppers seeking affordable toys and increased community fundraising momentum.
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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1906
Page
4
A local sale reports moving over 100 dolls with prices up to three dollars each. The event drew shoppers seeking affordable toys and increased community fundraising momentum.
In Columbia households report visitors and gatherings, with mention of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dalberg hosting two friends and Mrs. George Brugler visiting Kealuerburg relatives. Corrie Wagner from Newark and Albertaunt guests stay a week, while other locals entertain family and friends. A mix of daily life, travel, and local shop chatter fills the column, plus notes on a sports score and a hospital incident.
Local residents and relatives mingle as visits and greetings fill the week. Messages note Meck of Jintnesburerts and others visiting friends, with details of trips to Newton and Delawares, plus a run of relatives staying in Wall and Knowlton areas.
Castoria signature of Chas H Fletcher noted. Arthur Res of Rosayitte visits his parents in Newark, with Raymond and Mary Fors ThA Pr. 23shnry Stlera of New York: at the home of Mer ve HT. Elwmt. MINH Atiido.ne of Pleasant Grove to be organist during August. Mise Nath Kinnayman of Washington entertained by Mr and Mrs Thomiyn Blaney. Morristown visitors Helen Hopideau staying with Mrs Cook for August. Mrs W G Cook’s guest Thomas Kinneymes returns to spend days with her parents.
Local notes recount vacations and visits across towns like Chanorwater, New Hampton, and Washington. Residents such as Mrs. Antonio Ferrio, Mrs. Ella Smith, and Mr. and Mrs. Costner are mentioned with outings, church plans, and social events, including a Harmony party for Elinora Janes and relatives from Delaware Water Gap and Sayre.
A local item notes Dr Ken Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy marketed as a safe purifier for kidneys liver and blood, priced 32.00, with various visitors and residents from Hackettstown Dover Junction and Newark noted among guest and family visits over the weekend. The passage also mentions health concerns and a general discussion of remedies.
The Rocksbury board of health held a journaled meeting Saturday afternoon. A New York visitor Geo Lightcap arrived with his family for a vacation with relatives, while Frances Smith of Newton visits her grandmother and aunt. Rumors speak of a near picnic at Belvidere and a lively village week ahead despite weather. Mrs William Bowlby sick with a prolonged illness limits help, as thieves threaten hotels and local houses, with milk theft and attempted burglaries reported in the area.
Miss Valay Vance of Hackettstown plans a brief visit with Miss Day Wont. Mrs Marjorie Unklwith is visiting a week with Mrs Dorn Hane at Mea derave. Henry Croyce of Warwick stays with relatives for several weeks. Frank Appi and daughter Ett were entertained Sunday by Mr Iriter at Pleasant Grave. Mrs Williams Robinson of Newton spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents. John Acer and Mein Mex were seen at a local gathering with several neighbors attending.
Califon and nearby towns report social visits and family updates. Wesley Beavers visits David Rogne. Mrs Elise Sutton improves after illness. Mrs Rosell Davis, Sara Hollman and other residents take vacations or receive guests. Community events include a harvest home at Libunal M. E. church and the Califon Band performing at local festivals. Local incidents mention Grace Sutton’s illness recovery and a carriage accident involving Dr. Simpson and a spirited horse, with medical care provided.
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