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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
8
Califon and nearby towns report church events, family visits, and social gatherings. Residents like Mrs Myrtle Prints and Mr Frank Franklus are noted for trips, guests, and celebrations. Local churches plan festivals and repairs while town residents aid neighbors and monitor school transportation plans.
A string of local notices covers a Newton carnival with Miller's show, a fatal heart attack in Liver, and county actions. Reports include a county clerk race shift, a Lerner building project in Read Ta, labor day parody, and a proposed reservoir plan at Indian Spring.
A compilation notes Cot. AL A. Cope once famed for the Columbia bicycle dying in Massachusetts en route to an American Pharmaceutical Association convention in Los Angeles. Courts recall Harry K. Thaw’s commitment after Stanford White murder. Former Minnesota Governor Samuel R. Van Sant elected national party figure. Ty Salt and Reg Bark mentioned at a convention in Philadelphia area. A July fire near Philadelphia’s park resort caused over 100000 damage. Mosquito control tips warn burning camphor to repel fumes. insect remedies noted alongside domestic cautions.
Mrs. Lee Bowen of Warne West Virginia writes of kidney disease relief from Foley's Kidney Remedy. She says one bottle cured her and kept her from bed, with a second bottle proving effective. Sold by all druggists.
Asbury Park annual carnival begins August 26 and ends with the baby pageant. Dover reports a 107 year old Tennessean, Anna, as a noted attendee at week’s end.
The fragmentary item lists visitors and residents: Reehal Guster entertaining sister Mus Mary Stevetman of Lebanon. Urith Gavéy and children visiting her brother Wink. MIMOcy near Pumpsburg. Augustus Casther visiting Cortlaind. Ulysses Castner and Mrs Rachel Pratt noted. Miss Trene Serdar in New York visiting summer. Jacob Finet and others mentioned. Rob Snyder’s son nearly drowned after falling into a pond. Arthur darker credited with rescue.
News notes rail traffic strains near Jersey as tracks see disruptions and repair efforts. Nineteen-twenty era reports indicate Luckaniine trucks greased on the grade near Ht. Tador. Lehigh and Hudson River teams advance station work at Andover Junction. Lackawanna withdraws the “Ballet” night freight due to industry competition.
Port Morris area social items recount visits and travel. Mrs Poyers spent Sunday with relatives in Dover then returned to Newark after a week with friends. Miss Melsa Cregar visits her brother and sister in law, Milton Marlatt and party return from vacation in East Lon tier. J M Guilick’s house and Miss Addie Smith noted mishaps on Washington trip, a purse with money remaining intact.
A local ad feature highlights Star Advertising launching a tasty product line, promising fresh options for readers. Key figures and sponsors are named alongside plans to roll out in coming weeks.
Mrs. J. C. Andrews of Belvidere endorses Down's Kidney Pills citing relief from backache headaches and fatigue. The notice claims the remedy improved her health after prior complaints and notes endorsements by local residents.
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