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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1895
Page
4
The article notes imports for the last fiscal year increased by 78 million dollars compared with the previous year, claiming this proves growing prosperity. It references a Denver boiler explosion and a seventeen year old arson suspect, plus various local notes about fairs, visits, and community events.
The August outlook shows the countrywide fruit crop larger than in years before, signaling health and wealth across sectors including sugar, canning, and tin. A New York Republican note critiques provincial excesses, while a hypnotism case in Georgia prompts a medical probe. Industrial growth continues with new blast furnaces and rising foreign demand for wrought iron and steel pipe. Gold export concerns ease as investors shift to bonds and deposits.
Several residents report misfortunes and events. A Smith and Kisbpaugh barn survived a lightning strike with little damage. Local deaths include John Jones of Scranton and Lewis Billings near Mt. Ainesburg. Parish life features a church choir reform at Stindas with May Linaberry as organist. A Rockaway trip plan and a post office incident near Ocean Last Thursday are noted.
Heavy Friday rain backed water into Scott's Mountain canal creating a solid bar that halted navigation until a Bunhope dredge opened the channel Sunday. Repairs repaired at Lock No. T. Wreut and section men restored service while residents, tradesmen, and visitors are noted in scattered notices across the borough.
In Montana the officers announce no services at the church next Sunday due to the pastor's absence though Sunday school will run. Public school reopens on September 34 with teacher A g s DeMor returning. Disturbances by undisciplined boys noted and addressed. Mrs. Thel DeWitt attends the choir. A festival is planned at the hospital in the vicinity.
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