Oxfords New Lie in a Century of Prosperity Revival
The article recalls Oxford's bustling pre panic era and its decline after the 1870s crisis. It describes iron works resuming under Empire Steel & Iron Co with Vulcan’s wand lifting fortunes, plans to restart furnaces, blast rooms, and mines at Mt Hope near Dover. The Relief Steal & Iron Co backs recovery with 156 workers rising to about 200, aiming to produce bar iron. nail mill idle but expected to rejoin industry. Washington Fish Day events planned with races, prizes, music, and a first annual Biol Day to attract crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Oxford Faronco
Dillionaires
Oxford
Maine
California
Gulf of Maslea
Mt. Hope
Dover
Relpire Steal & Bron Co
Heakthy
Steol & Tron Company
C. &. Elverson
Washington
Pires
Lo¢loaie
Ile
Rane Ha Waiton
Patuto
Sam
Pott L
Batilabur
Patrick Ryan
David Kries
Prise Fund
Hackeltatown
Clinton
Avenua
Morris and Glasgow division changes at Lackawanna rail line
A Newark Advertiser interview with Superintendent Dupay reveals no further changes if employees stay to their duties. The Morris County Chronicle notes plans to rebuild Morris town freight yard and a new Morristown station, including a bridge project and track widening. A 100 ton locomotive is promised on the Lackawanna line, with heavier coal cars and upgraded depots, pumps, and electrical systems to improve cleanliness and efficiency.
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Dupay
Newark Advertiaar
Itreaidont Truesdale
Inter Varcoburatuil
Casa
Western Rendy
Morris & Gavox
Tackawanna
Ahoake
Denen
First National Bank of
Lehigh, Valley Railroad
I Ilinois Central
Lehigh
Wyoming
Gvory Wiy
Miinois Central
Lackawanna
New York
Water Gap
Delaware River
Tham
Jersey Control
Squisbury
Laure
Wastington
John
Cyneh
James Anderson
Unimiar Ashe
Willy Supt. Dupuy Oy
Morris County Chronicle
Dupuy
Summit
Morristown
Prado
Depat
Convent
Tla
Den
Aizo
Jaya
Dale Moostreans
Henry
Raynolda
Caldwell
Mapateong
G. C. Varmente
Kisl
Nega
New York City
Raynolds
This County
Tasex County
Whippany River
Itsown
Water Street
Delaware, Lackawanna & Whater
Watnong
Rockaway Valley Railroad
Whippany
Rockaway
Parsippany, Boonton
Denville
New Jersey Central’ Railroad
Enke Hopatcong
Montchir
Oxford Odd Fellows Picnic And Public Welcome Speech Recap
A late nineteenth century gathering at Oxford featured a twenty piece Hackettstown Band and local church ladies serving food. Dull opened the afternoon program with prayers by Manning and Coen, followed by remarks praising the Odd Fellows order and Oxford’s prospects. Prof Layman entertained with humor about a crowd of thousands before a business session re electing officers and noting candidates for political honors among attendees.
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Oxford
Warren County
Ming HI
Hackettatown
Ginnar
Arma
Presbyterian Church
J. Dull
Aesociation
Tes
KN. Manning
New Jersey
Odd Fellows
P. C. Bayliss
E."thurch
Layman
Alert Entertainment Bureau
New York
Dull
Obay
H W. Coen
Philadelphia
Order
Pennsylvania
Mesara
Halley
Sanford
Burean
Bune
Lia Association
Mimely
Provident
Grail
August Geidastitnt
Hoboken
Joseph Staves
Oninga
Pa Mantor'i
Paul District
Nicholls’ Marvis
Balvideray
Odd Vallower Tama
A Stryker
Washingle
Newark Cracksman Mossop Arrested in Crescent Store Robberies
Archibald Mossop, a young Newark man of Oxford ties, is believed to be a prolific cracksman linked to seven Crescent Company robberies this year. Police recovered $500 in goods, with loot found in Mossop’s room and a trunk, as authorities tie the crimes to him and a companion, amid social activity in Oxford. The report also notes tax debates in New Jersey and political plans by Senator Harris, plus property purchases by shoe merchant Patty posturing as a value surprise.
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Mossop
Crescent Rag Company
Newark
Charles Mossop
Croscant
Crescout Company
Mosgop
Masyop
Cosgrove
Sor
Christie
Crescent Atory
Chencon & Osborn
Mossoputs
China
Mosaon
Oxford
Pittenger
Stassop
Saya
Vuk
Allan anDermoth
Jersey City
Board of Taxation
Elo
Y National
Stite ‘Banka
New Jersey
Hevinin KK
Patty
Muberpialiig
Jangstad
Nha
Lanterman &Stumons
James Bord
Eel
Curneg
Mr. Petty
Politician Bryan at Jeffersonian picnic in Omaha crowds
Report of William Jennings Bryan and Champ Clark speaking at a Jeffersonian picnic in Syndicate Park Omaha. Thousands of Democrats greeted their arrival, praised bimetallism and opposed gold standard moves. Bryan warned Republicans push for gold and greenback retirement, urging financial independence and democratic reform. Also notes on an automobile demonstration by Henry C. Borgeant and a brief incident in Westfield and Baston.
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Ryan
Bryan
Omaha
Nebranka
Syndigate Park
Mr. Bryan
Champ Clark
Missouri
Democrata
Ity
Courriaga
Colon Bryan
Beynh
Candihdates
Chauvera
McKinley
Dexter
Mongy
Chicago
Saoered Passian
Mwen
England
Ngland
Democratic Party
Rght
Avery
Henry C. Borgeant
Westfield
Togornoll Borgemnt Drill Co
Easton
Baston
Aix
Sargent
Clinton
Uncheltatown
Hoseata
Vniles
Oxford wheel accident leaves girl grievously hurt
Harry Hult of Belvidere faces charges after a wheel strike on the Oxford public road during an Odd Fellows event. Two girls, including Mabel Wildrick, were knocked down. one suffered serious injuries with broken ribs and internal damage. The incident prompted warrants and bail set at 100 for the accused, with another man implicated but later cleared.
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Oxford
Harry Hult
Belvidere
Harry Bair
Conatabla’ Teeter
George Wildrick
Bair
Waa
Mabel
Ordea of
Dance Mackey
Bate
Justico
Harry Boardman
Fire near store saved by quick clerk and alarm
A fire broke out around 7 p.m. in the front show window of Grails and al store, started by a gas lamp shade. Clerk Tiamy Drake quickly fetched water and extinguished the blaze before the fire company arrived, saving curtains dresses and goods valued as high as fifty dollars. The cause was believed linked to a broken gas lamp shade.
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A.B. Grails
Tiamy Drake
Atemmor Company
Clinton Beats Washington In Rough Victory At Clinton Diamond
Clinton edged Washington 4 to 3 in a rugged baseball game. Washington was hampered by missing Hill and Cyphers, while Clinton’s John Cox and Haun led the home club’s offense and defense amid a sunlit field and uneven play.
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Tad
Wellar
Stakl
Little Clinton
Duckworth
Ncea
Averyll
Washington
Hill
Cyphers
Clinton
Theodore Snyder
Dorie
Mt. Blane
Ita
John Cox
Clinton Company
Oo Washington
Sn Haun
Perce
Christine
Ae Grube
I Snyder
Ervin
McWherson
Hann
Botts
Losey
Foree
Chixras
Bot Stout
Whittard
Altemus
Local Sports and Construction Notes From Clinton Area
Clinton fans anticipate a Thursday home game amid mixed reports of other recent matches. Prominent local teams, including Milmington and Dover, posted strong performances with varied outcomes. Regional contractors Garthner & Co and Belvidere builders secured new projects, including a 290 by 80 foot industrial addition in Franklin Furnace and a large ore separator plant requiring extensive materials.
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Fonfirvay
S.av.garthner & Co
Belvidere’ Cottractore Fund
Have.juat
Phillipsburg
Frankin Furnace
New Jersey
Hina.Co
Warren Journal
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Oxfords
James M. Thoms
American Jourwal
Nya
Jon King
Cracksman
Harris
Kane
United States
Tha
Thriaea Wook
Fu Adginens R
Parton Deut
R. i Clifford
Manunkachunk
Hoda
Belviders
Ion
Waslu
Husstlann
Jiueohy
Whitford
Keeh
Ficbhurson
Ct Hitliseentt
Ind
Yendange
Y Ha Uager
Clinton Leni
Thud Ihnind
Somurville
Astrong Ton
Hon Brook
Milmington
Dover Tean
Morris Plains
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