Washington Week of Celebration Sets New Highs
A civic carnival in Washington drew hundreds of visitors from nearby towns and across the region. Organizers Credit women volunteers and a broad range of committees for a successful event with parades, automobile and firemen displays, and numerous booths. Gross receipts exceeded four thousand dollars, with expenses and various booth takings shaping a strong net. no police incidents were reported and overall town pride spread through the weekend festivities.
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Martin
Washington
Plelparkets
Agbury Park
Womer
Enargea
Wra
B. Mattlaen
Thana Ta
Mtshane Shire
Alto
Plenington Carnivak
Valderine
Stan
Parsonage Parrot and Carnival Chaos Echoes
A chaotic carnival scene in Washington County features the parsonage parrot delivering a sermon like refrain amid tents, vendors, and crowds. Recurring reflections on the event mark a community turning point as families restore routines and residents discuss planning and responsibility after a noisy, costly celebration.
Indge Thuyes is Dead and Dawes Family Remains
Obituary notes the death of Indge Thuyes in Washington and references Willking A. Dawes and surviving children Arthur Dawes Althea Hunt and Thejnere Dawes. It describes Dawes as a prominent Washington figure long active in hotel business and local ventures, with burial at Mt Pleasant cemetery after a long life ending with his passing in Michigan. scattered details on family locations and a related line about a death by hanging emerge in fragmented text.
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Willking A. Dawes
Washington
Duthor Mankins
Aamberg
Mich
Mnic
Nguigan
Jersey
Michigan
George M. Dawes
Mtr
Dawes
Windsor
Warren House
Belvidere
Oainen
Arthur Thaniing
Hambuyr
Ars Althea Hunt
Torey City
Sewers Take Another Step At Borough Council Meeting
At Monday night session the council approved second reading for the sewer plan in Washington. A bond issue was debated, with intent to fund via direct taxation, and a November borough vote to decide the matter. Work is planned to start by spring, with the Crosswalk repairs approved as temporary measures and mayoral priorities guiding the project.
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Ats Ordinanes
Bartren
Moncey
Cornell
Smith
Fire damages North Westington home and contents
In Hampton Sun a blaze confined to a room on the steam floor of a North Westington residence damaged the house and its contents. Neighbors reported the damaged area included clothing and personal items, with authorities noting the fire likely started from a smoldering blaze in the kitchen.
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Frindly
Rm Vett
Hampton Sun
North Westington
Neirbhors
Chitines
Mra
Dahon Rhanphyon and Jonn B Thompson Obituary
An obituary notes the passing of Dahot aon Rhanphyon and Jonn B Thompson, saying Thompson was father to Aimer find Toho W Thampoon of S7ashing Tony. It records they died at home in Oxford, with Bhondsburg as his native place. The text mentions he worked as a wheelwright and references his age and life.
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Iqcal Mathenmileinas Vresant
Ines Wynes
Tome Wrek
Shekela
Menis
Gavkk' In
Alore
Ty Ags
Phipps
George “Snyder
Eaentheny
Jasin
Iemens
Gothia
George Niles
Davy ‘Thompson
Marty Chine
Ray
Ionel Butlee
Bos
Taylor
Bastan
Washington
Rhanphyon
Jonn
B. Thompson
Aimer
Tony
Bhondsburg
Oxford
Pickpocketing Claims Surface at Carnival Grounds
Fragmentary report alleges TJamos Cyphers of Waxy Orange accused of having his brother Charley Cyphers robbed of a purse containing 345 last Saturday night at carnival grounds. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
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Charley Cyphers
Mr. Cyphers
Jett
Picnic Day Draws Smaller Crowd In Rain A Fiasco
Despite threatening weather and heavy rain, the Belvidere county gathering drew about 6,400 attendees, far below the usual 10,000. Vendors and exhibitors reported steady receipts. a large display of farm machinery and engines drew crowds, while speeches by James I. George and D. Agins emphasized organization and farming benefits to attendees.
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Belvidere
Falta
Washington
Side Abois
Shy Mil Machinery Co
Back
Siven
Topresshialiva
Gla Bangor Gand
Jitinmla Hts
James I
Georre
Bicnie Association
D. Agins
Taras Bridges
Ware
Ren Coung
Bryon
Rowe
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