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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1901
Page
4
Good St Nick events and church gatherings filled the day with concerts readings and prayers. In Presbyterian and Catholic services children performed songs recited poems and shared Christmas stories while Santa distributed gifts. sunrise prayers opened the morning and multiple choirs led the festive music.
Maud Melick returns home after a visit in Brooklyn with Mrs. Wu Fulmer. Local residents share Christmas gatherings with relatives in Jonation and Trenton. The public sale of Wan Cote’s estate, including a Main Street house, drew bids. Peter Hoff was the top bidder at $1,200. Notables include church events, holiday visits, and a 2nd wedding anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Jorsoo Hawk of Kennedy Station with music and gifts from Bethlehem Lodan members.
In town a large audience filled aisles and vestibule as Mian Lizzia Lavee and Miss Jeannette Guilvk performed piano and organ pieces. Students sang an open song and presented a dialogue titled Counting the Goat. A fan drill, bells, and seven glela thrilled the crowd. Pastor Boom delivered a calm story and Fanny Eden’s Bells secess the Snow poem. Presents were distributed at 1 30, praised for its effort by teachers and pupils. Episcopal services at St Peter’s included prayers and a Christmas tree with candy for each child.
An Oxford text describes a Christmas cantata by the Sunday school at the M. B. church, with a large crowd, carols, gifts for children, and holiday treats. Miz Kitty McCall of New York visited the Johnsons. Gustive Johnsonya, a town resident, died suddenly on Christmas Day after a fall injury and long illness. Dr Elias Pomm, Newark physician, died at his home after a disease complication. He was about 60, brother-in-law to A. W. Davis. Michael Magnav and others noted in regional mentions. several workers expected to repair the Pequest Furnace after the holidays.
The Amal plot owners of the Hie oulitiegs Cemetery Association at Bloomahury, Nator, announce an election of three trustees to serve for the five year term. Nominations close soon and polling place details are provided by the Secretary.
A local ad offers about 200 yards of chair coverings in various colors and patterns at low prices. Services include re covering parlor suites couches and lounges with repairs and custom head and adjustable couches. Special attention to trimming carriages and guaranteed work, with drop a postal and will call options for prices on new or repair work.
A sales pitch highlights three quarter length coats at 300 with real value of 10.00 and similar coats at 5.00, plus flannelette wrappers in fine style and fit priced at 0.7c 1.00 1.50, appealing to both shoppers and gift seekers with affordable options.
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