Califon Tells Its Rise From Puddled Past to Thriving Town
A historical sketch of Califon New Jersey recounts its transformation from a rough hill community known as Peggy's Puddle to a bustling village trading center. It notes the Fox Hill feuds, the role of local leaders like Conrad Neighbor, the post office's evolution, the bank robbery incidents, and the development of churches, mills, and stores alongside key figures and events shaping the town's growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad J. Neighbor
California
Finols
Peggy
Cur Smith
West
Califon
Jijsh Bridge
Gergan Valley
Mij
Callton and Te Foundation
Leonard
Flamerfelt
Fist
Te Dows
Fulremount
W. I. Fleming
Califor
Cullton
Navening
Yegmen
Chaorge
Orrulgnod
Eddunes Agalnar Nim
WWE
Isaiah Apthus
Ly W H. Lick
John AR. Clark
Jacob
Johnsen
Howard Sutter
John Neighbor
Vivid Sighting of Domestic Strife in Mystic Tale
The fragment hints at domestic tension with men sacrificing for wives and children while women are described as nagging. The author contrasts loyalty with conflict, noting long nights and ritualized roles. The piece portrays gendered behavior without clear narrative closure.
The Best Gift of All for All Who Are Dear
The message urges choosing a practical present valued by the recipient. It emphasizes usefulness over sentiment and suggests gifts that assist with daily activities. The tone advocates thoughtful, functional giving as the best option for loved ones.
Inventory of men's accessories and travel goods
Fragmentary list mentions neck wear handkerchiefs hosiery gloves travel bags suitcases and related items. References to fashion and travel accessories appear as a catalog or notice of available goods. Names of places or people are absent. The tone suggests a merchant inventory or a notice inviting sale or display.
For a Lady : asi Aa RRC Mabe neckwear and more
A garbled catalog note lists various ladies items such as neckwear hosiery jewelry stationery dress patterns handkerchiefs purses handbags art goods linens and confectionery with unclear brands and phrasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asi
Engagement Notice in Bridgeville Society Circles
Fragmentary social notes from Bridgeville mention Merle Damon and Mrs Jovi Stoutts hosting relatives. The piece also references Jennie Arent’s engagement to Win Patbool Tetete and Clarence Tracy returning home after Thanksgiving with Scranton connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeville
Merle Damon
Jovi Stoutts
Hardee
J. Dtave
Slater
John Heu
Hershot
Mangor
Mixa Junaleh
Merahon
Watton Kostenbader
Patennas
Hope
Mia Jennie
Arent
Clarence Tracy
Scranton
Migsel Gingle
M Sehwhill
Stool
Miller Meewha
Sermons at Presbyterian Church Draw Big Crowds
The Presbyterian church holds evangelistic Sunday services with Mr G Preston Smith singing at each. Topics include Love and the Bosom of Jesus. Future sermons cover Paradise Lost and Regained, the Shepherd King, and a New Year message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nice
Esther
Tchurch
Ruth Cusco
Newarl
Naslat
Cugler
Salvador
Apriny
Williame
South River
Momhiy
Evan Wol
Moerthige
Conus
M. E. Chareh
Washington
Sacink
Methodist
Johnson
Presbyterian Church
Clurcl
Imopan Gs
Basar
Presbyterian Chapel
Christsifta
Jobe
Ostord
Wien
Sever Listy
Jos. Bacher
Elora
SuWerliid
Phese Sermoga
G. Preston Smith
Monteras Luvain Bey
Easton and surrounding towns listed in notice
A fragmented OCR snippet lists numerous place names including South Bethlehem Allentown Nazareth Portage Bangor Argyle Stroudsburg Reigelsville Doylestown Hollertown and references a Mrs and Miss Easton with unclear context. The readable portion suggests a notice referencing local towns and individuals.
Fragmented Local Notice From an OCR Readout
A garbled OCR note mentions visits between individuals and a dairy company. It references a person named Davin Maing who attempted self harm weeks ago and a mix of place names and partial business terms, lacking coherent context or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waening
John Sungan
Hom
Hdward Vannutte
Glin
Cove
Sanford
Davin” ‘Maing
Atrager Y
Jaen Aed Fe Fm
Yrcounl
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Peggie
Erin
Fox
Flunterdon
Calla
Fox Falks
Fale
Callfon
Neighbor
the Star
Jong
Jol Nelgttor
Tremlscanues
Perin
Nelehbor
Germantown
Jergeyn
Histon
Walter Longa
Poinips & Walrad
Bern
Geo. Morris
Win
Andrews
Harry
Drake
Exchequer
Anil Herring
Eugene Searles
Anerews
Dering
Axford
White
Geo
Motrich
Bylscona Church
Manhattan
Lodge, Xotes
Washington Camp
P.O
Frank Stone
Stewartaville
Appelmbid
Cowell
Roel
Ind Meg
Vobert Chanveriin
Broad Street
Broad Street Near Pucaday
Mn Haery Christine
Jersey
Essen Counly
Newark
Golden Favio
Nadeamas
Mansfeld Lodge
Harrele
Sopwuces
Jadee Shipman
Thelly
Trank Biker
Phil- Hirsburg
Sas
Ty Ste
Jos
Feckoly
Michael O’connor
Piillipsaurg
Edward Price Hag
Cedar Park
Walter
Mannerg
West Virginia
Chas
Phu Pe
Yulladt -Atregt
Mra
Anna'Gr Oy
Mercer
Ateed
Philipsburg
Ho, Carhart
Blairatown
Rota- Itivew
PHI Paburgy Son
Litké’e
Episcopal Church
Jas. W. Reagan
Catheriny
New York
Frank’ Wallace
Phi Inguurg
Wy Hera
Warwick
N.Y
Grace Lutheran Church
Buiiding
South Main
Acre
PMN Pxburg
Baal
Straudsburg
John Shiller
Cluvier
Mer
Westmingter Press
Vyterian Church
Petre C. d.Dult
Stanley Steamer
WRIA
Snitie
Jonny Shiels
Ker
Lackawanna
Alnee Bean
Serigua
da Ag
Oas Jillmuiter
Orginiat and Chormer
Firat M. BR
Ofterns
oTree
Beforg Coinell
Appeiytmani Ng
Geo. Pilsters
Flaworth Kechar
Matthew Connell
Geos Old
Frater
Old Denty
Iegier
Malin Street
Maderwna
Arthur
Iret
M. B. Ehiureh
Punlia
Thy Lovell
Beers
Amy
N. J. Tomer
Bridget Walsh
Eajwird Une
Misa Miury Miuldovk
Mpr
Red
Sis
Jaseeridag_ ovenink
Bel
Mtrue Arnie
Siebvely
Anthony Gallagher
Thuy Wim Caghte
TMM
Epstiires An Ons
Farmer Annisters
Othe Ping JL
Dickenson
East Orage
Ford Amt
Wiktron
Port Albararut
Owhleh
Little
Elizabeth
Kessler
Elizaveth
Baston
Easton
Phillipsvurg
Ihe
Nolkes
Phillipsiargy Fe
Ron
Anil
Annie Gray
Geo.Gray
J. B. Gray
Andrew Gray
Alontown
Binet
Aptist
Churensy
Areeenoon
Oon
Ganta
Vitow
Jas
David’ Gar
Nera
Cath Pring
Wrainard Street
South Mali Street
Ant
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Grey Estate
Emention
New “Jersey
Phillipsburgs
Washingtonay Belvideres
Hackettstowns
Riegelsvilles
Bloomsburgs
Blairstowns
Bethlehems
Allentowns
Nazareths
Portlands
Bangors
Pen Argyll
Stroudsburgs
Pree Yymansburgs
Grendans
Stietl Rai
Toyland
Nise
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