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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1904
Page
10
Prof Le Roy resumes palm readings this week to satisfy patrons after a four week engagement. A one dollar purchase of gloves millinery silks dress goods or muslin underwear includes a free hand reading from 9 to 1 and 2 to 5 pm except Wednesday and Friday mornings when readings are limited to men in the Men's Department near Broad Street.
Dr G C Tanleon attended a medical convention in Allentown Pa. Henry Milford returned from England with his brother James to care for his daughter’s illness. James Milford stayed in England for exhibitions. Thomas J Rooney formerly led the New York post office registry department. Jobe Barritt ill in Jonestown. Edward Post from New York registry department visited with his family. A Sunday school festival and various local social events are noted, along with accidents and personnel changes at local businesses.
Local column notes a Morris County political ghost as a three governor commission awaits report on canal issues and state politics. It contrasts pending legislature with a New Jersey party planning a Mexico trip aboard a special train with Pallman cars and hotel stays in Mexico City, exploring possible survivor candidates and rival senatorial prospects.
B F Frost of Vancouver British Columbia pens a letter describing the climate in Vancouver and its potential for immigration and cannery work. He notes warm Pacific breezes, little snow, frequent rain, and spring coming soon. He mentions salmon canneries, thousands employed, a steam boat captain role with prisoner transport, and earnings of 125 dollars a month plus daily per diem while in port. The letter dates January 18, 1904.
Edith Voorben of Suckettutowno visited her mother last week. A group from the area attended the J W Stryker event at German Falls. Mina Georgie Ort visited sister Mrs Dreke in Newark. Mr and Mrs Pool and Sonepont with Hackettstown friends enjoyed Bauday on the mountain. No Christian Endeavor meeting due to bad walking. Josephine McCorker of Port Mar was guest at Fead Maid lanteen. Mr and Mrs Hither Reid moved to their new home. A sledload from the plan drove to Beatyestown Saturday evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Hamuel Joomas, Mr and Mrs John Hann, Mr and Mrs W O Cook, Mr and Mrs WM BD South, Misses Jonnin Thomas, Barber Toward, Katharins Uso, Trotte Hann, Susie M and Maria Pertea.
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