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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
7
A jumble of social events and notices from Washington Street to Mountain Avenue outlines gatherings at homes on Main Street and Water Street, with families hosting kin and friends last week. Obituaries and funeral announcements mark the passing of local residents, including the Merrell family and others, with services planned in local churches.
The community gathers for a Christmas program at the school house this evening with a churchside tale of seasonal entertainments. Miss Mabel Gerber and guests return from New York for holiday visits while the Sunday school plans a festive performance for Betters. Local figures donate coal for the church and wires, with offerings at the door and a small fee for attendance.
A vintage ad promises clear skin and beauty benefits with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It touts curing pimples skin eruptions sores boils and removes red eyes cold sores cracked hands and chapped skin. Also promotes Infallible for piles with a 28 cent price at Tanking Maale ar's.
Strevhensburg scene reports Miss Viola Wydner visiting Barton and sending good wishes from Washington. Mr and Mrs Jacob Baldwin attended the funeral of Mrs Geo Forcer at Dratrestown. Miss Margaret Bas, visiting Washington, spent Sunday with her father Ray and Mrs Enoch Wanding of Port Coldan. Dr James, medical examiner in Washington township, toured the area and visited Selina. Miss Alarda Martehis of Schontey's Mountain visited sister Mrs A S Crone. Miss Martonie Wentdo Ashary traveled Sunday for a visit. The public school resumes Friday after a week’s vacation with teacher Miss Vicks spending holidays at home.
An old advertisement urges readers with appetite loss indigestion or dyspepsia to try Teexalt Dyspepsia Tablets. It promises quick gastric juice stimulation stronger digestion and improved nutrition and offers a refund if not satisfied after a 2 3 week trial.
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