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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
1
A severe Christmas snowstorm paralyzed rail traffic and shut down roads from Browal to Washington. Trains stalled, passengers endured hours in stations, and trolley services halted. Churches closed. only a few worshippers attended morning services. Repairs and shoveling continued through Monday as lines reopened gradually.
Puletek J. Sexton age 42 died after plunging from a culvert near Washington Avenue Wednesday evening. Coroner and relatives attended. funeral at St. Joseph’s Church and interment at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Survived by wife, one son, and brothers in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Sexton had worked as telegraph operator and brakeman, long employed by the railroad.
City officials weigh a new levy to fund sidewalk repairs after a public safety debate. The Borough Attorney questions authority and urges a formal opinion while assessing who bears the cost and how it will be collected.
Quiet ceremony held in Newport as Prof Samuel M Tressier, supervising principal of the Washington public school, wed Miss Margot Ad Violstec at a Lutheran church. The event, at the bride’s home of the parents Mr and Mrs Harry Wlosher, drew about forty relatives and friends. The couple, without attendants, will reside in Newport and plan a Cornish-style home and school project.
Teachers and students at the high school faced disappointment after a confusion over a Christmas and wedding gift of spoons. The supply issue left the teachers unable to claim the spoons and prompted questions about the purchase.
Community shoppers can browse a seasonal sale featuring Finney Ching rlen-Brog Glass Novelties Brage Novelties and marked productions from the Cloak Suit and Fur Departments. The event serves as a forerunner to the season’s shop offerings at Rader’s.
The body of Will Fl. Osmun of Changewater was found in bed by his wife on Friday morning after a long illness. The two year old George, son of the deceased, was strapped to the father with a bed covering, and survived. Funeral services were held at Osmun's residence and at the Changewater Methodist church, with interment at Washington cemetery.
G O 1) Semarovial Caucus, The Republican Senate held 2 caucus at Trewton. Most members attended. Senior Miners of Oui barkind Gaunt of Gloucester and Phimner of Salem were noted among attendees. Senator Joseph and Wretinshuysen of Somerset were honored. Howard Lewein was chosen secretary to the chamber.
A worker died after being struck by a freight engine near the Lehigh and Hudson railroad yards. The incident occurred around 0.30 o clock on a night in winter weather when a trackman checked switches after a snow cover obscured the headlight. Survivors include a wife and nine children. other relatives are listed from Phillipsburg and nearby towns.
The notice references the law and its enforcement by William Burd as collector. It notes rates on read estates and the collector’s duty to enforce, mentioning a legal framework and ongoing collection responsibilities.
A distorted item references a planned revival of a Sarsan Cage tied to a local trial. It mentions a farmer near Summertead church and a court action involving commissioners and named figures Peter cite Hermeny Lov Mackey.
The Logal Churchs community Christmas event proceeded Saturday night despite violent snowstorm. The program featured old fashioned Christmas pageants, a decorated tree, a multi-piece orchestra, and a Santa visit. Students from Sunday school and church groups performed songs recitations and a charity drive, honoring Brown College with extensive volunteer efforts and a formal student graduation ceremony.
A desultory school pageant recounts a Christmas program featuring songs and readings. The event includes performances by children, a pastor’s prayer, and a chorus delivering pieces such as “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” and “Story in the Birth of Christ.”
Fragmented OCR notes from a borough community page describe Christmas events at a local Episcopal church with children presents and musical readings. Included are names of organizers, helpers, and performers, plus a court case item about a domestic incident and a tower arrest.
The meeting featured the resignation of Councilman Chava Hull and the appointment of Samuel L. Baul to fill his term. Farewell remarks highlighted Hull’s long service while a new resolution named Linnell L. Stout to fill the vacancies. Borough officials also approved year end salaries and reported on police and fire activities for the year.
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