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Newspaper

Washington Star

Location

Washington, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1904

Page

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Death of Elmer Hendershal in Mornbalser Street Coasting Accident

A coasting accident on Mornbalser Street ends in the death of Elmer Hendershal, 14, struck by a passing vehicle and an electric light pole after a sled crash. Several other youths were injured amid a chaotic scene as bystanders and emergency responders tended the wounded. Funeral arrangements are set with the Gospel Herald Society citing Washington Cemetery burial.

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Woman of the House Resists Intruder After Incident

Messy OCR fragment references a police investigation of a home entry where a drunk man lay in bed and a woman confronted him. It also mentions a legal case over a $30,000,000 estate of John I. Watt of Marlstown and a chancery appeal concerning trust funds and a will dispute.

John I. Watt Malrstown Magli

Sunday Night Raid on Inmates at Robert Homry Detained

Police reported a Sunday raid resulting in the detention of Mrs Hornbiker and others at a local immorality case. The suspects faced a brief hearing with most discharged. one male accused awaited further action. An observer described the scene as chaotic with a terse reprimand given to all involved.

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Death of Longtime Resident Sparks Funeral Observances

Obituary notes for Otise Cyphers and local figures in Washington and Hackettstown describe a man aged about 70 who died after a sudden illness. Funeral arrangements are announced, with services at Washington Methodist Church and New Jersey burial. Other notices honor residents William Cyphers, Mrs. Sarah Lamson, and Charles Brown, detailing family ties and community roles.

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Winter Hardship for the Poor and Rail Disaster Trial

A report from a Washington councilman describes severe winter suffering among the destitute. It notes factory shutdowns and unemployment, urging the poor committee to aid needy families judiciously while detailing a rail accident with casualties and evasive relief measures.

Wrahington Nilban Guy Curl Port Murray Suis Dheir Cotineil Lorough

Short Court Session Delays Park Nainder Case

A brief Bolyidere court session postpones the Park Nainder trial for one week. Ellen DeWitt executors sue Abram Raul and others over the late Tan hh estate. a new trial is sought, with water company piping issues cited.

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Trenton Legislature Advances Bills Amid Abolish Hopes

In a busy session the Legislature pushed through several measures including financial provisions for Atlantic City's semi centennial, and debated death penalty reform. Senator Lee and Assembly members pushed bills expanding penalties and creating new prosecutions while plans for a joint committee review signaled potential policy consensus on key acts.

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Sermon Broadcast by Telephone Reaches Church

A Methodist pastor bedridden with a broken leg heard a substitute preacher via a telephonic sermon setup. The system used a transmitter near the pulpit and a receiver at the bed, enabling distant listening and choir sound. The plan, devised by William Leont, was carried out with help from James M. Shafer of the Pennsylvania Telephone Company.

Remsolph Randolph Sire Willian James M. Shafer

Preghylesian Church Notes Historic Service Plans

The church notes a Lord's Supper service on Sunday morning with a welcome by the congregation. A morning Sunday school session is planned for youths, with a Brotherhood meeting before the service and committees to be formed for church work. Dr John son will discuss Jericho and its teaching at 3:10 PM, with an Endeavor meeting and a youth gathering. Evening program features the topic The joy of the angels and the missions emphasis.

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Epworth League Officers Named for CHAPTER Year

The Epworth League lists officers for the forthcoming years at the AL E church including President B D De Groot First Vice President Gerato... department heads include Mrs Win Axford Fannie Cole and J Cui ne Jodi L The chorister is Miss Yortha Albertan Devotional services occur Sundays at 6 30 p m A special business meeting is set for Tuesday February 11 at 7 30 p m in the chapel

J. Cui Prittas John Stil Orpaniat Jacob Hatnist Turner Blaine

Council Accepts Open Street Petition and Quarantine Letter

Monday night the council approved opening a new street after debate and accepted a petition with signatures. A letter from lawyer George Shipman regarding smallpox quarantine costs for John Schamp and Newton Disson was reviewed and referred to the borough counsel for action.

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