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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1901
Page
3
August sale offers widespread discounts on waists, wash dresses, and undergarments. Highlights include Wash Waists from 2.69, white waists near 1.00, and assorted ready-to-wear garments with large price cuts. Also features parasols, ribbons, lawns, batistes, and hosiery at reduced prices.
Mrs Frank Levy visits at St James church rectory in Washington Street while James Karr and Anita S discuss his study of electrical exhibits tied to his father's interests in Virginia and North Carolina. Gustave Schenck and family stay in Catakilla for health. other locals return from Pan American trip reporting mixed impressions and plans for fall improvements and local fundraising events.
A compendium of varied clippings notes bolder headlines on business claims about advertising cures, a claim of a new apple variety yielding 125 bushels per sowing, Ontario nickel mine prospects for a storage battery, and allegations of a trust board price surge. It mentions The Morrialows Express facing possible wealth loss, a lawsuit for damages, and a September issue teaser for Ladies Home Journal with autumn patterns and a noted Letters to Horace Colgate manuscript excerpt.
The community reports the funeral of Mrs. Mary Snyder held at Isaac Snyder's home near Bolyidere with interment in Bolyidere cemetery. Also noted are visits from Miss Rachel Boub and the Gardner family, a Presbyterian church fundraiser led by Maye Clinnewhl, and various social and travel items including relatives, family visits, and upcoming services.
Beavexistown notes Bliss Nolte Stryer of Phillipabure visiting Mire Edgar Wiley amid other guests. George-Apearint Now: vork wnaemts at the home of Jacob Apgar’s parents. Pusk Roburla Port Calder returns after renewing acquaintances. Various locals visit family in Phillipabare and Drakestown. A heavy shower caused a farm blaze on Luni Mask of Sobooley’s Mountain destroying the house and threshing gear, with insurance values given. Nelson Dullord returns from the Pan-American trip and shows health improvement.
A town column records visits by Mio Woelor and Mia along with several families, plus trips to Buffalo and Newark. It mentions a household goods sale on August 31 at John B. Hoppock’s home, illness of Mrs. (Jucbe) Young, and wishes for Dr. Berçsia’s recovery. Also notes Miss May Sherrer’s Washington visit, a High Bridge event, and a tragic death of John Connally, 17, in an accident on a train with amputations.
A public sale notice announces property in the Wire town area to be sold at public auction. The text outlines conditions, a bidding process, and a court order schedule with a 60 day timeline, naming Warren and related parties and noting repairs and residency aspects.
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