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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
6
The notice expresses gratitude for generous patronage during 1909 and extends season's best wishes and prosperity to readers and senders of the paper, praising their support and the publication's work.
A week of social notes from Newark, Glen Ridge, and surrounding towns records visits, illness, travel, and family events. Names include Mrs Uowell Alshouad, Miss May Gordon, Mrs Evelyn Andrews, Mr Alber Jenkins, Miss Grice Rush, Mrs White Shields, Mrs. Murletia Narrac, and many local residents. Random travels to Washington, Princeton, and Syracuse accompany holiday plans and family gatherings.
Fragmentary OCR notes announce an event offering free gold finches to patrons. The text mentions appointments and a Saturday timeframe but lacks clear details on location or organizers, leaving the overall plan unclear.
A 1900 essay laments material focus during Christmas urging readers to seek the true gift of peace and goodwill. It contrasts lavish presents with the moral aim of compassion, urging households to reflect, share, and soften hearts rather than chase flashy tokens.
Aboard the food ship Polly a captain, his daughter, and the crew share Christmas dreams amid a wintry gale. The girl lights the cabin with her hair and stockings, bracelets, and bells charm sailors as they sing carols. The tale centers on hope, friendship, and a child’s simple trust during the voyage.
A fragmented OCR list outlines court dates across Common Pleas Orphans' Court Quarter Sessions and Circuit Court with jury and nonjury terms. Dates run Jan through Dec, mentioning draws for juries, naturalization, pension claims, and indictments in multiple counties and the Ohio Court.
The Mt Pls ALM and BL Church with Rev Dr Baynoe and congregation discuss residents of Washington and fundraising of 7482 from April 1 to December. Edt preaching outlines include a service for the SUS household, Celia’s services next Sunday, a love feast at 101.1, Leonid Horton and another local preacher will speak at ZWML. Sunday School marginization at 7.46 pm features a sermon by the pastor on The Wonderful Gift of the Ages.
Roonekana and surrounding residents are listed with visits and gatherings. Miss Eitel Hoarliud and Miss Latwery Young join each other in social events. Mr and Mrs Geo Young of Bulvinders host relatives. J B Vinnatia hosts Sunday visitors. Easton trips noted for Mrs Jinymond vachman and Miss Bijanveth Young. A rocksburg motel visit by W A M Davis of Oxford and Oscar Tush of Tyland are mentioned with brief details. A stormy Wednesday event in Ned Aten's Hall is announced, along with minor illness and travel notes including Freeman Settler's faint illness and recovery, and a mountain farmer delivering produce to Easton.
The article lists Christmas and New Year activities at the church and community, including Stella Briirin’s Christmas collection and Mrs Philtg Burd, Mrs Gop Miller of Washington, and others attending. It mentions school group events, local names, and a medical mention of Foley's Laxative as a household product.
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