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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
17
A fragmented ad style exhortation touts Christine the jeweler as a mark of quality. It claims buyers seek gifts that please and that Christine’s name guarantees perfection, with people offering high prices for empty boxes bearing the Christine name.
Local jeweler promotes brushed mirror combs sets and a wide color range in sterling silver items, boasting low margins and several styles. Embellished with diamond and emerald clusters, pearl hoops, and baby solitaire rings, plus numerous watches including gold filled and solid gold, all advertised with warranties and bargain pricing.
Mrs Exa T Wildrick hosted friends at Washington at rest ast Shoreday afternoon in honor of her aunt Mrs Allen Van Horn Meadows of Virginia. Meadows plans winter with her husband in Roseville. various community events, lectures, and a National Fair are noted alongside church activities, a sewing party, a birthday event by the Ladies' Guild, and local obituaries and school discipline.
A list of property transfers recorded in Phillipsburg and Whitaker, dated between November 102 and November 29, 1902, including conveyances to St Marys Catholic Church, Tattarsall Sargeant Drill Co, Grace Lewis, Alpha Pendant Co, and others with varied considerations from £75 to $8,000. Names include Bennett Cole, Lizzie Karchar, Catharine Fagan, Waward J Hunt, and Chas Karcher among numerous parties.
The public school closed on Bon day Tueaday and Wednteday of the week for the resistors institute to Belvidors and Thurs day and Friday due to the teacher’s illness. Mrs. A. D. Meartonis and Mr. Apgar with family were visitors. William Berry and Mire attended the funeral in Phillipaburg last Thursday. Charley Hazard left for extended visits to Oz, Freedom, Newark, Dayonne and Jersey City. The Asbury Station school closed for week as the teacher Alf A. Simonton attended the Flemington teachers’ institute. Mrs. Billza Snyder traveled to Washington with her daughter Mrs. E. A. Perkins. Both Sunday schools rehearse for Christmas entertainments. Communion services were held at the Presbyterian church with Rev. E. S. Dyland delivering a sermon.
Laubachs in Rastoon Pa advertises a second floor ready to wear department featuring Monte Carlo gowns, suits, and children’s coats. It highlights ready-made clothing and urges shoppers to visit the second floor for a broad selection and comfortable purchasing options.
Jim Dalrympre mail carrier and others report near misses with trains horses killed and injured near Pursell coal yard. Neighbors complain frequent thefts including goods and livestock. Thieves threaten increased enforcement with a large reward and police actions. An animal was shot after a neighbor dispute. A bridge incident involved workers knocked into the Morris Canal by a passing train. Community members take note of arrivals and local trades including blacksmithing and boarding.
Several residents report moves and visits including Port Merbax Barvey Perry now in Newark where his family relocated. Daniel Winters disputes his bart. Mr Bid Mra and George Everett entertain Thomda. Satin Ethel Cragar visits grandparents in Karrsville. Joby Baler drives for Brown Brothers. Vite moved to New York with a large crowd. Hannah Stevenson household sale underway. Mrs Adam Fisher has died at home. Berada Young is named as the deceased’s daughter. Mrs Jacob Potty suffers neuralgia and is confined indoors. Recent local events include a fall and ongoing legalities affecting a dispute and a list of buyers and purchasers referenced.
The town of Bloomsbury notes a string of social events and a few deaths. Mrs. Cope of Allentown and Mia Jonnie Opdyke are guests. Mrs. James Craveling hosts tea. William Witlivar, noted landowner and longtime legislator, dies after a life of farming, church support, and public service. Services for John Able follow, with interment in Bloomsbury cemetery.
The report lists visits and gatherings among residents including Atra Vreeland, George Dorcas, and William Dorcas returning to Bangor after time with grandmother Elizabeth Vreeland. It notes D. W. Wyckoff's recent presence, a card party at Opal Televin’s hall, and Mrs. John Finte r felt visiting Mondville. Several locals plan trips to Newark for holidays, with updates on farm life and local commerce.
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