Crossing blockade prompts council inquiry on Youmans avenue
The meeting discussed long delays at the crossing on Youmans avenue and Park street. Residents and officials debated pedestrian safety and whether the borough should fund improvements to the double sidewalk grade, with Gard Davis presenting and Mayer Roh urging action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eresanig
Detrees
Minko Na
Reight
Aminita
Boercugl
Grant Davis
Caminlutet
Youmays
Couneilman
Youhning
Anita
Woulike
Maya Robertson
Rhein
Beli
Elvic
L. Boyd
Mayer Rohemany
Conneliman
Canal company drama and local concert plan evolve
A Proms Fron Canal Co article notes tension over official support and funding for canal projects, with lawmakers cautious about expenditure. It mentions expected early legislature action and describes a local concert planned to showcase talent, highlighting a recent band upgrade and a quirky bicycle player adding dash to performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welling
Local political meeting and upcoming events in Belvidere and surrounding areas
A Democratic meeting is set for Belvidere Court House tomorrow evening to organize party efforts for the upcoming election. Separate notes reference county officials pursuing a $310,000 damages suit over alleged vehicle damages, plus various local advertisements for clothes, operatic performances, and hardware promotions across several towns including Oxford, Noviton, and South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrats
Werren County
Belvidere Court House
Dasliaht Sawing Sie
Nail in the Shoe Hurls Man to Crutches
At a worksite a bowen drove a mean nail into Georges Chyleting s foot. The nail pierced the sole and he fell to crutches as he sought help. Bystanders warned of dangers and a preventive approach was urged. The incident highlights immediate hazards in the workplace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georen
Sid Geurse
George
Mr. Grasshopper Off on Vacation
A fragmented 20th century style piece discusses grasshoppers and locusts, comparing ancient plagues to modern nuisances. It blends folklore with science, mentioning Noah's Ark, Moses era, and insect behavior. The tone mimics a local column explaining insects and their songs as a curious distraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lim
Ted
Theo Prats
Mt Uertiun
Juliet
Electric plant changes hands in New Jersey purchase
The Wauh ieton Wicctrle Co ownership transfers to Albert Emanuel Company of 61 Breastwiny New York. The Libby interests pass to a new concern aiming to expand capacity install new equipment and upgrade to a 660 cycle system. Plans include additional extensions, improved switchboard connections, and a five year contract with borough council to ensure reliable service and emergency capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wauh Ieton Wicctrle Co
Abert Emanuel Company
Breastwiny
New York
S. P. Libby
New Conan
Tts
Atute Py
Libby
Timanuct Co
Lithy
Rennie
Couynell
Povide
Wight
Vicu
Albert Emmart Co
Colleera
Tiss
Indi
Pennsylvania
Ia Tholr
New
Tarsey
Abo- New Company
Bint Furthar
Railroad Won't Change Culvert At Jackson Avenue
Grant-Jury indictments loom as Lackawanna refuses culvert upgrade. Mayor and court officials deem current culvert unsafe. Belvidere court term in September awaits response. President Truesdale calls company offer to build 18 foot conduit fair given conditions. Local notices fail to clarify further actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithe Ivery
Uukcan
Jackson Avenue
Grant - Jury
Rucsdale
The
Lackawanna
Hit Hin Company
Tiecgsanry
Belvidere
Truesdale
Chautauqua for a North Ward Opens Week of Events
Public notices announce Chautauqua for the North Ward with events starting next Thursday at Borough Park. Tickets go on sale, guarantors expected, and a committee led by W. R. Griffith organizes sales for lectures, concerts, and afternoon and evening entertainments over several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alloenti
Washington
Groat
Pero
Tox
Chiutauquir
Wi R. Grifith
MeArthur Soudys
Henry Johnston
John BP
Cook
Cella Wandhing
Jon W Wzaieys
Meath Vanover
Eugens
Trinibeny
MM. Treseler
Frank Shivnywinare
Leo
Willis
Amelook Tvl
S.o'doel
Tor
Furl
New Yor
Ain Nighes
Chicago
Autos Great Boon to Harvest Homes
A fragment recounts a civic gathering promoting autos and harvest homes. It notes large turnout near 2,500 attendees, 500 suppers served, and receipts around 1320 dollars. Speakers included Congressman Sanders and Dr. Moore. The event featured the Washington Band and local pastors, with parking in a field due to crowd size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohd
Musconetcome Valles Prep
Jbylertin Vilireh
Mutoma Bis
Bovaral
Prat
Pitty
New York Law School
Musvenvlang
Moore
Sanders
Telsaa Ssr
Tadga W
Blutfeld
Mandy Ole
Everdnéard
Prof
Potty
Strdigee
Musconettong Church
Warbnal
Banders
Rov
Irwin
Gitmo
Mesaec
Es P. Baylor
Wil
Mari Bupplee
Washington Whiteswash Bangor In Midweek Baseball Tilt
Washington delivered a decisive 5 run first inning and held Bangor scoreless, claiming a midweek win on the oval grounds. Crowell, Pyecher and Phillips led the offense as Bangor’s offense struggled after an early surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Run Scora
Atoo
Jpins
Incals
Avaih
Binner
Tabletem
Washington
Lupe
Dickotta
Wit
Oxford
Nat Washington
Bangor
Bangor Loys
Assbury Park
Lan Park
Raysberry Park
Wressington
Fangor
Stark
Muckertytown
Crowell
Lorecorth
Phurlee
Guta tyorbaRger
Ponce
Things Seen During Week in a Timeworn Town
A curio collage of week observations includes a bicyclist near a cue apeps aN auto, a farmer chasing a horse’s limp, a girl knitting socks amid a war-weary mood, a small cat chasing a large dog, a woman running a stalled trolley, and a tourist asking the way to Pertlemenville. Reports of rough humor and minor mishaps mix with chatter about Chautauqua talks, gas stops, and local commerce, with stray names and odd spellings adding to the snapshot of daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pertlemenville
Palm Beach
Friends Home
Harry Mariat
Birk Alton
Lackawanna
Leidas
Mitch
Uriah
Toaré
Viking
aPstock
Vehicle Inspector Teel Death After Lake Sunday Crash
A report details a fateful night near Washington and Port Morris where Bert Morsanan left home to seek help after a car crash. An argument over responsibility escalated on a back road between Washington and Port Coldim, with witnesses noting intoxication before the inspector arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olor
Teel
Catie
Washington
Prizes Awarded to Local Firemen
Local Washington firemen dominated a county fair parade and prize event in Laver last Wednesday. The Welton band led the procession, with Washington securing top honors for best parade appearance. The ladder and pump demonstrations featured Dover and DoNver teams, while Wil Sickels aged 73 set a record descent. The event celebrated the 200th anniversary of the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinton
Laver
Weal
Woahington
Wilington
Jonsen
Hlah Ridge Fromen
Washington
Newton
Vigilant Took & Ladder Co
Hankettytown
Jade der
North Side School
kent @ min
Lawared
Protection Hook & Ladder Ga
Dover
Wil Sickels
High Bridge
Waa Wael
Wig Agail
Watlington
Edgward Th. Kuta
Vernon Onlus
Forenai
Delbert Major
Albert Cacdner
Curve Gaydor
Charles Starker
Alberk Wright
Waas
Madison Fire Companys
Wiler
Newton Dapartanot
Nse Sines
Daver
Aio Arlington Auparenant
Conan Crontins
Shalhoa
Wera
Movini
Pletordaln
Win
Hosking
Waller Whsler
Eepeneer
Hnattet
New Highways Spare Yet Cause Weekend Wrecks
Several wrecks on the near ready Lotwron Washington-Parpshire highway drew attention this weekend. A serious crash near Larison Hill involved Charlen Williams and George Frater when Williams’ Cleveland car collided with Frater’s Chevrolet. Williams, his brother, and two children were in the car. Winters and a daughter from Bethlehem were others involved. The 14 year old girl suffered facial injuries requiring stitches after the windshield shattered. Winters jumped from the rear of the car and escaped harm. Continued on page 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trafic
Lotwron
Washington
Parpshure
Wekend
Charlen
George Frater
Bethlehem
Phillinevars
Larfaga
Washingtony
Williams
Cleveland
Tid
Aira
Charles “Winters
Winters
Maoviz
Mami
Emr
Divorce Ends Bowmen Marriage Amid Farm Flight
Bowmen of Schooley Mountain gains a divorce decree after Mary Gurr of Brooklyn deserts him. A desertion case follows, with Bowmen pursuing annulment to avoid a second marriage. The proceeding hinges on proof of a prior marriage, while local notices report road work funding and a public sale upcoming in nearby townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Bowmen
Schooley's Mountain
Mary J. Gurr
Brooklyn
Hatel Darlacourt
Bowman
Wyhoss Dame van Pellett
Long Vallsy
Debs
Ise
Long
Vol Eye
Stryker
Mra Bowman
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Gov. Edwards
Senator Frelinghuysen
Runyon, Tuttle and Silver
Belyldere
Thors
Bonnaylyantit
Amin
Veltvidere
Jtelvidera
Warren County
Rogarik
Boyer
Tupper
Ays
Ioworl- Telos
Yolund
Easton
Alan
Whidhters
AIC Sizes
Barnet & Walters
Tom Fanily Hauntan
Horn
Will
Hell
Eibaklho
Mra
M. Suith
Stong’ Ehurei
Dros
D. J. Michelay
Soa
ATL
Biel
Potos
Engig Mons
Connecelion
Nasint
Adlayo
Whneman
Wi Cusiner
Tresaler
Ceoyyge Moris
BR. W.cuchean
Wm. Middaugh
T. J, Sovrey
Dasse
Bell
My J
Blovey
Ered
Lhomius
Stony
Smits
Spe
Marvin C. Smith
Oxforel
Tis
Shipman
Noviton
Giga
Waalington Oper
Lion
Manares Tauliger
Pligge
Aeropalnton
Damons
Playora
Uawiwaro
Union
Sanna
Errira Eve
Gane
Raveel
Aston Furniture Co
Noviel
Noviek
Bargaine
Batieday
Viait
Naylek’s
Eels
Mr. Grasshopper
Gaston
Biarretta
Phurpsbusg
Chautauquato Fo
Upell Jcal
Starig
Novick
Maston
Minnow
Barnet & Masters
Aeripabuess
Hardsviien
Union Squac
Tanings
Rotaell
Dragos Tatal
Descdre
Namea
East Grange A. C
Pitce
Af Haymond
Nanin
Oilers
Aol Clark
Loovleithog Rishtfielder
Achorn
Yosemary Nide
Baingor
Billy Vor
Yelig Bonne Ford
Phone
Enoch
Washington Boys
Opera House
Wanila Sawley
Srnday
Birey
Amn
Etnine
Merstery
Joss Youth
Migg Snub Pollard
Zinio
Haaily
Gileony
Murray
Peayegisaeueys
Gloria
Swanson
Mansfield Township Committee
Rockport
Twaslington-Oxford
Rostor Ja
Jackson Vab
Onkor
Stewarlavile
Belviderd
Philipabury
At’ & O Elgcle
Siaturday
Aupuat Fethera
Broad
Washington, N. de
Cathycine
Bhoe
Leydmann's
Rooter
Abe Brand St
Newark
Hackettstown
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