Old Willliamson Farm Narrates Long Ago Life in Sussex
The reminiscence by Daniel Williamson of Bloomsbury recounts life on the old Williamson farm near Asbury, from pioneer ancestry to farm work, schooling, spinning, and community life. He recalls horse trains, a dangerous burglary near his home, and the close-knit rural customs, with notes on family lineage and local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dattiel Williamson
Bloomsbry
Sussex County
Asbury
Willigsoi
Janes Wie
sFrow
Tony
Gener
James Williamson
Hiyself
Eibteen J
Rachel Williamson
Richard Williamson
Ringoes
N. Js
Saul Whit Tinisot
Beatyestown
Willamsons
Charles
A. Wildiamson
Ste
Baye
Sania Tveterite Stoker
Andrew Jackson
Isle Tusa
Coursa
Bridge Work Brightens Tom Jaydale and Mungonebong Area
New floorbas bee pot of the bridge across the Mungonebong at Tom Jaydale and the pier of the axgall bridge across the side stream had been sepaired. The old platibka hombo big tridge were laid publicly on Saturday. Mrs. Hamilton Bowlby improved. Altra. B. EB. Wyckei passed a few dupa of this week with relatives in Easton. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Penge hosted guests. Meador Weller from New York visits his father. Over twenty of Miss Lidia Waller's friends surprised her with a Friday eve gathering. refreshed, dancing enlivened the evening. Mrs. Martha Benvers spends a week with Mr. and Mrs. Philip Waller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mungonebong
Tom Jaydale
Axgall Bridge
Hamilton Bowlby
Belog
Altra
Easton
Sara
Cramer
John B. Enghr
Kugler
Helardey
Clinton
Wrhich
Mra
Walter Penge
Frank Apgar
Giuh Bridge
Queeta
Wm. Hoffman
Miay Celeste Riddle
Misa Lidia Waller
Evaning
Martha Benvers
Philip Waller
Christmas Eve and Decembers in the Village Notes
Town item digest records garden groundbreak for a blacksmith shop near Danville by L M Williams and a public sale of farming implements by Andrew Uibler. A special school meeting at View school house, Christmas entertainments planned by Sabbath and Sunday schools, and local social updates from Peterburg, Natcong, and Pleasant Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Bartow
The
Christian
Williams
Danville
DM. Vreeland
Gao
Bangor
K. Teel
Boa
Delmar Green
Andrew Uibler
View
Heating Stoves and Sleds for Christmas Gifts
Johnston's Stoves, known for years, offers heating stoves in various styles from $6.50. Kalamazoo factory delivers sleds up to $1.50. Silver-Plated Ware sold for 20 years, advised to buy from reliable sellers. Pen knifes, carving knives, scissors, and cutlery priced to about $200 worth of selection.
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Johnston
Local Holiday Gear and Roasting Pans Ad Blurs Into Weather Noise
An old advertisement lists prices for harness sets, canvas and woolen gloves, goat skin and mule skin items, and roasting pans for holiday feasts. The stray line evokes a windy desk scene and damaged glass, blending marketing with a weather-tinged aside.
Washing Machines and Wringers Price List Pan American and Royal
A fragmented ad lists washing machines and wringers with prices including Pan American at 3.775 and Royal at 6.25, along with references to Ninteen Hundred ball bearing and American Wringers. The text also oddly mentions a Christmas gift idea and a comparison to a diamond ring, suggesting a domestic goods catalog snippet.
Blankets on sale with various price ranges
Stable blankets start at 1.10, horse blankets at 75 cents, lap robes from 3.25. A sizable selection offered for quick purchase with multiple price points.
Skates Prices at Winslow's Store
Advertises men and ladies skates with prices from 65 cents to 1.50 plus nickel options. Notes goods are of good steel and labeled O. K. Skate. Local catalog style sale listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow's
Winslow
Gee Winslow
Winslow’s
Watches and gift ideas from a bygone ad listing
An old classified style notice promotes dollar watches and Ingersoll pieces with 60 counts and prices around 31.50 and stem winders. It hints at quality gifts and suggests a federation guarantee for one year while enticing readers with the notion of a nicer present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingersoll
Tupersoll
Stem, Winders
Tory Gue
Fede
Banner Stock Food Promoted for Cattle Health and Farm Benefit
A short note promotes Banner Stock Food used in the section and extols its aid to cattle health, claiming benefits for farmers. The testimonial style emphasizes positive effects on livestock and farm productivity.
Oil Heating Stoves and Accessories Ad
Brightest and Best brass st Trendy heating stoves priced at 54.25 and cheaper models at 3.55. Warranted cooking stoves include Happy Novelty Ranges at 16.50 and Palace Novelty Ranges at 23.20. Other notes mention 19 percent, and paints offered by Sherwig and Willinans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Novelty
Palace
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Daniel Williamson
Bloomsbury
Cieneral
Greenwieh
Greenwiel
Wong
Greenwich
Peter Willever
Lotte
Tie
Ier
Avithout
New Ira Lyyteeks
Philadelphia
Johnsbury
Delaware
Milford
Renell- Jige
Takiheir
Eime
J. Central
Amd
Tay Syatye
Bat the Ievil
Ins Dragone
Sever Siall
Joe
Munter
Iaten
Williimuyon Hontestoul
Selwoley
Point Mountain
Ferplashicurne
Henry Johnston
Tsane
Bayonne
Loty
Kormathar
Mires
Wuldangi
Luthoran
Glos
Mauficd Boillane
Orange
Fanios Boillane
Methodist
Echod
Adentzston
Onmttle
Milas Eva Sot
Rd." Eilenberger
Anitira
C. F Adama
Missea Verna
Ruby
Ites
Pilwind Riddle
Soll
Mies Mvay
John Staples
R. J. Eilenberger
Joseph ‘Flyno
Ohta Adama
Frad King
Wm. Hunt
Prank Adama
New Hamptons
Vienna
Bella
Peterburg
Gaura Bt
Baia Ha
Mrx
Anthony
Thadate
Morria Miller
Afra
Miler
Natcong
la Very Ciel
Chas. ’. Bango
Gaston
Mise'Auble Hance
Bertha Miler
Nate Cronce
Misa Nido
William Miller
Hann
Pleasant Grove
Ngan
Reckport
Ashington
Oxford
James H. Johnsto
Phillipsburg
Stewartsville
OUR
Reilot
Kalamazoo, Mich
Easton's
Banner Stock Food
Sherwig & _ VWillinans
Washington
Akal
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