Debate on Public Libraries and Community Growth
The article argues for free public libraries in small towns like Hackettstown and Dover, comparing New England origins to New Jersey practice. It discusses financing through taxation, local effort, and state support, citing Dover's library system and the role of citizens in establishing and maintaining these institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hackettstown
Louisa
Whipple
Conamcusia
Dover
Hadkelson
New England
Rela
Colke
Commonwealth of
A. Lown
New Jersey
Orier
Poten
Wood Library
Roctirad
Womer
Pyar
Ta Library
Keene
Port Uy Brary
Presbyterian’ Church
Bnae
Windsor Hotel sale yields mixed bids at auction
The Windsor Hotel, once owned by the Meagher estate and later improved, failed to meet expected bids at a sale led by GC Smith. Petty held the winning bid attempts but the price capped around 9200 with about 8000 encumbrances noted, while other parcels including the Kinnaman farm and road street lots fetched smaller sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Pony
Windsor
Smith
Windsor Iself
Petty
C.P. Stantes
Daniel
Tawia
Jersey
Lewis
Telly
Kinnamnan Dharm
Washington
Oxford
Wold
Garner Cole
Kinnamen
Raphael Capone Co
Trimmer
Arthur Berver
Uoharé Warman
Califon Fire Destroys Marmite Plant and Lumber Shed
A Monday night blaze in Califon destroyed the Marmite factory of BD KK and M Apgar and a lumber shed. Building cost about 5060 dollars with contents loss possibly higher. Water supply limitations forced distant pumping from the river, hindering suppression. The wind helped spare most town structures and a Central Railroad engine aided from Phillipsburg.
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Califon
TIRRE
Storekeanes
Hawer
Nis
Jewel Tonight Show Promises Thriller
Local theater advertises eight reels at The Jewel featuring In. The Colts of the Python. Shows run Monday December 23. Admission prices listed with party groups.
Valley Protest Sets Plan For Enlarged Quarter
Citizens gathered at Port Calden school to oppose a proposed quarter expansion and hire more teachers. Officials discussed maintaining staffing, with debate over a single teacher versus multiple positions, amid concerns about funding and impact on the community.
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Valles Salant
Altey
Calden
Colten School
Harebaut
Star plans Christmas camera sale and subscription push
The Star announces a limited run of cameras offered at a low price with coupons and a distribution plan to readers. It notes printers will print Wednesday night and mail by Christmas Eve as subscribers receive the issue before the holiday. The paper also mentions a local ministerial association forming to promote church unity and advertising space purchases.
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Muara
Pune
St Sword
Tdveantages
Phillipsburg
Jos Stump
Spenao
ST. Am
Tages
Within the Law stage play held at Hampden Theatre
The house list notes a December 28 performance of the play Within the Law directed by a New York company. The notice describes the run at the large theatres of the city with a reserved seating route and December date.
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York Company I
Ong Oor
Hamptants
Ane
Recollections Of Old Christmas Traditions And Santa
A reminiscence piece recalls Christmas customs across generations, noting unchanged church activities, Sunday school treats, and the enduring appeal of Santa Claus. The writer reflects on childhood memories, family talks about Santa, and the emotional warmth of holiday preparations in past years.
Remembering Christmas in Now Hampton and Bethlehem
A reminiscence recounts childhood Santa visits and holiday gifts. The speaker recalls peppermints, marbles, roosters, pipes, drums, and Mother Goose pictures, noting Santa’s chimney entrance and family Church traditions. He compares past Christmasing with New Year customs and reflects on community consistency over decades.
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Santa Clara
Santa
Santa Clare
Ong
Eaid Ike
Ike
Hampton
Bethlehem
Mator Frelancr
Dilts Wins Scranton District Sales Contest Prize
The Washburn Crosby Flour Co awarded sales representative Dilts of Washington first prize in a Scranton district contest with 12 participants. The reward includes a ten day trip to Minneapolis, plus travel privileges. the next highest earner reported $10 009 in orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn-Crosby Flour .Co
Chag. Dilts of
Washington
Scranton
Carioad
Apara
Minneapolis
Bevasatt
Serpent Plot in Garden Fails as Cheating Plan Unfolds
Mrs Red Furman sent a half dollar for a bogus remedy titled The Drink Habit Cured intended to drug Rod ey. The plan backfired when a courier delivered the alleged tonic to Rodiey yesterday morning and Ned declares the ruse exposed. The scene centers on a fraudulent mischief amid domestic doubt and exposure.
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Garden of
Egen
Adams
Easton Chooses 40 Foot Municipal Christmas Tree
A 40 foot double spruce will stand in Easton on the Potona ridge, chosen from Centre Sauary, decorated with incandescent lights and a top star, and lit Christmas Eve with band music and church choirs performing. Salvation Army drives raise funds with bell ringing and a charity dinner at the army hall.
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AO Municipal Chrisemis ‘Tres
Easton
Hig
Gta
Centre Sauary
Potona
Salvation Army Worlday
Salvation Army
Free Library Plan Gathers Support In Washington
A mass meeting at the borough hall discussed establishing a free library in Washington. Miss Pratte of the StU Library Coalition spoke on the project as Rev. Geo H H Young and others planned fundraising, public talks, and local organization to start the library in Washington.
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Llocal
Cane Pany Pg
Miss Pratte
Stu Library
Yaleston
Geo. HH. Young
Corn Rand
Ny Ubrary
Washington
Misa Pratte
Borough Hall
Sale of County Bonds in Belvidere Shows Investor Interest
County bond sale in Belvidere last Saturday raised 50 000 dollars including 20 000 for repair bonds and 10 000 for freshet bonds. Bonds issued at four percent in 100 dollar denominations sold across multiple buyers led by D Erving, T B Keener and M C Swartaweller with premiums on some issues and total receipts around 10 66 dollars in stated currency.
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Belvidere
Upper Warren
Becausa
Ants Bonde
R. M. Bilder
A. HA. Dante
Gibbs
Mra
D. T. Whrcar
FG. Whison
M. -C. Swartaweller
Jas. KK. Brands
Garrett "VanHorn
F. B. Shisher
T. B. Keener
Lauea
Kober
Stein Butler
Minnis B. Tilton
NS. Flacuis
Armstrong -Mackey
Chas
Sten
Pemongstoe
Gene i
Bend
Dalrympic
Garrett
VanHorn
G Ay
Apgle
Jas. J. Brands
S. Hardis
Crumhorer
Cumming
G. Bowell
Harrist
Trimmer House Sold to Arthur Server in Newark Sale
The Trimmer House at Upper Broad Street changed hands this week in a sale conducted by Wm. Burd. Arthur Server plans to occupy the property once renovations are complete, following the mortgaged sale. Nearby, Wm. Petty of Newark previously acquired the property years earlier. The report also mentions an upcoming film event The Last Days of Pompeii at the Opera House and local business notes including shop reopenings and a candy sale in Washington.
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Trimmer
Straot
Arthur ‘Server
Wm. Burd
Wn. Petty
Newark
Server
Prop
Onde
the -Rys M.belty Sale
Deaths and funerals in Washington area observed
Obituary notices detail the passing of William G. Benard at his West Carlton home after a long illness due to stomach trouble. Survived by widow Mary Frome and children Irving Dunellen Ira C. San Francisco and Mrs William Haller Easton, with brother John Benard of Braza Cacti. Funeral held at 16 90 o clock. Also noted are the funeral of Tustin P Edgerton in Hackettstown and the passing of Mrs Elizabeth Groff and Alfred M Brink, with details of survivors and church services. An accident report recalls a worker Willever fatally injured in Port Morris yards.
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Wfe
West Carlton Avenue
Mig Mary Frome
Montana
Irving
Dunellen
Ira C
San’ Francisco
Mra. Wm. Haller
Easton
John Benerd
Brasa Cacti
Benard
Libaarty Council
Hackettstown
Edgerton
Washington
St. , Johnsbury
Chas
Simanton
Hackette
Town
Eilzzabeth Sotphin
Chiis
Baé
Pgorten
Yenta
Wm. Lanening
Port Colden
Suttord “Sliker
Olfred M
Brink
Frenchtown
Washington Avenue
Newarksey
Eoving Street
Lagt Thaurstay
Mandy
Harveyy
Laura
Newar's
Wiliam Iitlever
Port Morris Yards
Wilevar
Welter
Willever
Duckson V
Wwik
Templer
Lackawanna
Jwwillever
Lillie
Crats
Hackettatown
Notcong
John
Enston
Orvittle
Washington, D. C
Mra
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Tralia
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Nee
Tance
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Howse
Malard
Herbert Smith
Pompeii
Opera Bause
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Gosto
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Willimia G. Benerd
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