New Jersey Governor Fort to Back Primary Law
Mount Trenton December 31 The State of New Jersey faces a pivotal political moment as Governor Fort prepares to advocate a strong primary election law. In remarks to the City Club of New York he is expected to press for a nationwide primaries framework and support changes to county boards for tax equalization. The legislature may hear proposals shaping gubernatorial nominations and party leadership amid debates over electoral reform and party cohesion.
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Trenton
Ort Ut Jin
City Club of
New York
Bala
Fort
Eurminis
Franklin Murphy
United
Murphy
Walter B. Edge
Atludtle
Edge
Messace
Equaliza
Gaunt
Glouvcester
Taxaddi Wechoniuch
Uvere
Hives Firsi
Tleidor
Afudson
Siler
Middleacs
Senate
Silver
Matari
Joseph
Binle
Liouluck Wenty
Argantanilon
Frelinkhuyaen
Washington
Bank of Tenement House Supervision
Hovece
Morris Morris Descendants Claim $40 Million War Claim
Seventy five descendants of Robert Morris gathered at Troy to demand payment from the U.S. government for a supposed 4 million dollar grant aiding General Washington. They claim the fund grew to 40 million with interest as back pay, tracing lineage to Trebert Morris and Charles Morris, with the heirs to be submitted to the Treasury Secretary.
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Morris Weles
Nicob Morris
Wagtington
Isterluiisen
Kobere
Chile
A R. Re Nerton
Glens Falls
Troy
Trey
Chas. Morris
Gonsingburg
Trebert Morris
iWeb Uberti
Secretary of the Treasury
Cattle Tuberculosis Case Sparks County Debate
The county health inspector ordered tests for a local herd after a dairyman and several neighbors faced cattle with tuberculosis. Dr Gray condemned eight cows at Newton, another test followed, and George Vilet at Hackettgtown supervised loading the remaining cattle. Eleven animals were finally deemed infected and slaughtered amid disputes over compensation and state testing policy.
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Acdatrynao
Gaird Bick
Veraissent
Jack
J. C. Danterman
Dairymin
Qedary
Lathstein -Townshin
Bonn
Mrough
Mr. Lanterman
Gray
Newton
de George Vilet
Hackettgtown
Lanterman
State Board
Ft i
Mrs Bertha Leldy Levy 82 Dies in Phillipsburg
Mrs Bertha Leldy Levy longtime Phillipsburg resident aged 82 died Tuesday afternoon at her home in Phillipsburg. She helped build one of the first houses on the river and was a charter member of the First Methodist Church. Surviving sons John of New York George of San Antonio and Harry of South Boston. Remains to be interred in the local cemetery.
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Bertha
Leldy
Levy
Bri
Aras Willamn
Gannest
Phillipsburg
Hashant
Phillipsbure
Mra
Luelen
Shrope
Warren
Shiner
Washington
Christmas programs at Washington churches and schools
Religious groups in Washington prepare elaborate Christmas entertainments with choirs, plays, and lights. Presbyterian, Methodist, Catholic, and Episcopal churches host services, concerts, and Sunday school programs featuring Santa Claus, a tree, post cards, and gifts for children. The varied schedules include evening and afternoon events across multiple venues.
Veteran Civil War veteran Mr Emans dies at home
He died at James Nairn's home on Cost Washington avenue Tuesday morning after years of tuberculosis illness. A 70 year old Civil War veteran and former country schoolteacher, he taught in districts including Riegotevile Port Golden Rocksburg Grass Castle Andarson and Changewater. Survived by a brother in the West and a sister in Wasnington, he also drew a government pension and an annuity from a railroad for an earlier wreck. Funeral arrangements are being made by S My Shields. Dr Johnson will officiate at the service, with interment at Abe Mrostyerin Washington cemetery.
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Emans
James Nairn
Rocksburg
Grass Castle
Andarson
Changewater
Thangewater
James
Jon Beers
Wasnington
Tagina
California
Mig.henith
Emang
Alta
Johnson Wit
Abe Mrostyerin
Waslington
Christmas self restraint and gift giving satire
A moralistic readers’ piece parodies modern Christmas shopping, urging practical, restrained giving. It rails at sentimentality, mocks lavish gifts, and follows Uncle Jim and Aunt Jane as cautionary examples while noting a shift toward reciprocal, thoughtful presents over showy spending.
Fragmented Guardian Story From Evening Paper
A garbled OCR paragraph describes a troubling scene on Trond Street involving a boy, a mother, and violent acts. The text is severely corrupted, with several names and details unreadable, making precise identification impossible. The core appears to reference a severed body and a disturbing event, but specifics are unclear.
Cement plant shipments resume plans near cemetery
Cement from the Billsard plant has been shipped after a shutdown, with 160000 barrels ordered for spring delivery. Stockpiles hold 160000 barrels while repairs continue. The company considers building cement houses for employees near the Stewartsville Lutheran cemetery.
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Billsard
Stewartsyile Lutheran Cemetery
A. Ellison
Man Dies After Fall At Tidewater Pipe Line Plant
Bridget Castner administrator sues Tidewater Pipe Line Co for damages after her husband, Castner, carpenters helper, died days after a stairway collapse at Ghangewater plant on Sept 24 100k. Trial in Fupterdon county court last week heard workmen felled by keg of nails set by Sheets of Washington. Company defense denied negligence citing few employees. Judge denied new trial.
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Cintmant
Dinagea
Gebhardtne
H Jne
Anotner
Nani Sheets
Washington
Castner
Bridget Castner
Nh Ponault
Death of a Nonogenarian Abigail Frits Creveling
Abigail Frits Creveling died at her daughter Mrs Fohm F Trius home in Spruce Pan after months of illness. She was born near Anthony daughter of the late Henjinin and Snive Fritts and lived in Lebanon township Rend Pritts. Her father was an early settler from Germany. She died near the spot where her father first built residence. Married to Hampton a stone mason of New Hampton. Surviving children include Mrs Silas Waitters Anthony Geo Creveling Caliton Mrs Adaline Fricts Spruce Run Mrs John Sulker Newark NJ William Bammand Liberty Corner Wilt Colts ruce daysbensn and Miss Emma Creveling Spruce Run. Funeral held Tuesday at Spruce Run.
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Abigail Frits
Creveling
Fohm F. Trius
Spruce
Pan
Henjinin
Snive Fritts
Anthony
Lebanon Township
Rend
Pritts
Frederick Fr
Adaline Fricts
Spruce Run
John Sulker
Newark
Jers
William Bammand
Liberty
Corner
Washington
Emma
Spruce Runs
Contested Will Case in Hunterdon County In Probate
The Wil of Mrs Harriet Castner of Hampton in Hunterdon County faces probate amid disputes over forged signature. Johnston Costner and Percy Costner testify while handwriting experts challenge the signature. The matter centers on real and personal estate valued around $3000 and the will’s competence and witnesses.
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Wilsie
Orphine Court
Hunterdon County
Thie
Harriet Castner
Donne Aton Castner
Hampton
Cnatner
Hughnail
Thon
Pulper
Castner
Ee Contestante
Percy Castner
Johnsean Cuginer
Percy Cusener
Percy Costner
Mauer Dt
Tohnston Costner
Jamesburg
Monarg
Ixingaley
Carvalho
New York
Governor Fortshard’s Annual Message Outlines Reforms
The governor’s inaugural and first annual message urges legislative action on utilities reform, a state board of control, and civil service changes. He backs a proposed one central bill from platform pledges, noting New Jersey’s House resistance and calling for broader support, with emphasis on railroad property valuation and municipal relations.
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Fortshard
Mg Pte
Amore
Wielsitzaston
Prin Jelp
Republican Party
Fort
New Jersey
Civil Service
Board of Control
Wiil
Quiet Carpentersville Wedding for Olive Braberh to Ward Nagle
In Carpentersville at the home of Mary and Mrs Alonzo Saller a quiet ceremony joined Olive Braberh, eldest daughter, to Ward Nagle formerly of Lebanon Pennsylvania. Rev John Blood officiated. No invitations were issued due to recent deaths in both families. After the ceremony the couple planned a short trip to Philadelphia Lebanon and Harrisburg.
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Carpentersville
Mary
Alonzo Saller
Tye
Oeloel
Olive Braberh
Taale
Pennsylvania Tailroad Co
Trentond
Philadelphia
Lebanon
Turrisburg
Leaves Pulpit for Rabband in Mission Charge
Fragmentary OCR shows a pastor leaving a pulpit to take charge of a mission for the Gosnel Workers. Mention of Rev. Mn, Henry Claye, Broadway Parsons, and a Haddellstown vision appears amid scattered names and ads. An upcoming sale and club framing by Mitre Bowers are noted, with address 164-1hG Norkhamptay St Easton PA.
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Rabband
Gosnel
Haddellstown Vission
Henry Claye
Iubant Broadway
Parsons
Otters
Urdoy
Mitre Bowers See
Mast & Neumbeyer
Elving Anuy
Gold Eaglen
Norkhamptay
St. Easton
Death of Detan Park Osman Leaves Large Family
A death notice lists many survivors including James S Osman of Newalway, Archibald Osman of Harmony, Victor Osman of Montana, Charles Osman of Rocksburg, Mrs Wim Weller of Waterloo, Mrs John Pig of Manshury, Mrs Thos Frey and Mrs Paul Frey, with services at 1:30 PM Thursday and burial in Stewartsville Presbyterian cemetery. Also noted are brothers and sisters: RR K Stane John 8 Blane Chas Jos Mulsizer and Miss Alice Stones of Stewartsville.
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Detan Park
Louisa “Osman
Jonas Jw.Azihun
Foul Frey
Upsburg
Jas. S. Osman
Newal'ky Abrain
Archibald Osunm
Harmony
Victor
Montana
Charles
Rocksburg
Mracaphn Kirkendall
Mt. Bethel
Pas
Wim. Weller
Witerloo
John Pig
MnshurgyMre
Johno Hyds
Washington
Thos. Frey
Paul Frey
K.stane
John
Blane
Chas
Jos
Mulsizer
Alice Stones
Stewartsvilie
Presbyterian
Stewartsville
Skunks and Minks Draw Interest in Holiday Trade
Local reports note skunks and minks attract buyers this year with returns ranging from eight to fourteen dollars per animal. Calvin Barer of Rockport earned extra Christmas money, receiving forty two dollars for his pets.
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Trati
Calvin ‘Barber
Rockport
Bing Timne
Widow to wed Bowlby in Oklahoma tale of old flame
An aged Oklahoma couple, Mary Riddle and John Bowlby, once entangled in a youth-tinged romance, will marry on Christmas Day after decades apart. Bowlby, a Perry farmer, and Riddle, once his neighbor near Hampton, rekindle their long-ago bond as family and friends in Kansas City and Perry prepare for the wedding.
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Vraik & Howley
Perry
Ukiahownn
Victay Riddle
Barough
Mra Riddle Jott
Washington
Toyredey
Avery
Hadipton
Mowley
Yuusyer
Mir
Bowlby
Hampton
Hiddle
Milas Vi
Asbury
Pennesylvania raf/fund
Riddle
Oklahoma
Native Whighington Woman Dead in Newark Hospital
Mrs. Jan Howard, a well known native of Whighington, died early Thursday in a Newark hospital from kidney trouble after a brief illness. Born Emma Fox near Washington, she was 91. Her husband, a playwright, was in Michigan at the time of death. Funeral services were held Monday in Washington, with interment in her maiden name. Surviving siblings include Mrs. Geo. Spear, Mrs. Catherine Turner, Chas. Fox, Willer Fox, and Geo. Meltoy. Survivors also list an aged father.
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Whighington
Jan. Howard
Newark
Washington
Aken
Siater
Agenssldirdyp
sug—Betviders
Avenue
B. Williams
Emma Fox
Bowerstown
Sears
Michigan
Howard’ la ‘Sy Yea
Geo. Spear
Matherine Turner
Nane
Nane Chas. Fox of Pen Argyl
Willer
Mr. Geo
Mel Toy
Washington, A
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