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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1903
Page
6
Mothers make home health a central duty for children who are the buds and flowers of families. The article warns of common childhood illnesses and urges proper care to restore health, endorsing Paine's Celery Compound as a remedy when doctors fail to save severely ill youngsters.
Mr and Mrs Amon Wilson mourn a widow aged about seventy died last week at her son Willian s home. The second wife of Amoy Wilson, died Oct 13, 1891, age about eighty. children listed including John William George Edward Mrs John Angle Howard and Mrs Maratali Cook. Funeral at William s home Friday. interment in Quaker cemetery. Page also notes illnesses, visits, purchases, and social events across Danville Hackettstown Vienna and surrounding areas with many local names and small-town updates.
Glen Gardner Anaca Burrell of Anthony cirles the mall from that place to Wonderglenn and Glan Gardner, suddenly taken with rush of bread to the head after arrival. Postmaster Ninn had him carried to the office and restoratives applied, soon recovering. Mrs. Bison Ged of Osakatonga, aged 8, died. she was daughter of George and Sarah Hardy. The obituary notes her marriage to Jonathan Reple and migration from Osleton and mentions a large family. The article also covers an auction at Humphrey's hotel, local officials, and various community updates including deaths, real estate transfers, and town news.
Tranquillity residents hosted a Saturday evening gathering with friends including Wolson Lundy Decker and family, Mabel Stout, Arthur Labar, and Linnie Van Riper. Visitors to Quakerstown, Eli Swinoley and Mrs Swinoley. Mrs Rudlon returned from Hoboken. Mrs Slout ill. Mrs Gardé of Buna visits sister Mrs Mats Van Riper. Mord Bendershot to hire housekeeper at the creamery. Peter Martin and son Frad visit Georga Cooper. Tannia Van Riper graduates Navten Biualness College. Andrew Dennis takes job as watchman at Rutherford mansion. Po and cure ads interrupt.
A messy column reports on bridge construction near L B, hotel patronage at Warren, farm rentals and land company sales. It mentions Norwan and Nactaay at Warren, James Damon as postmaster, and a baby born Friday morning. Also notes Portland Cement Co plant progress, a Keithisham store plan, and various regional social visits in Vienna, Harmony and surrounding areas.
Local readers share a jumble of visits and calling hours as residents like Misa Mabel Knowlton and Misa Lillia Lelds host relatives. Community figures such as Marshall Pittenger and Robert Seldier are noted visiting, while church activity includes a Christian Endeavor meeting led by Miss Colla Linaberry.
An ad presents a four chapter tale on lung troubles and promotes Vinal a tonic made from cod liver oil with the grease removed. Claiming nine of ten cases improve, the copy urges trying the product with a money back guarantee.
An old advertisement touts a free sample for piles and promises relief from hemorrhoids internal external bleeding itching and fissures. It promotes Humphreys Witch Hazel Oil with immediate relief and cures at 25c 50c or 1.00 plus postage from a druggists or mail order handle.
An old advertisement claims nervous debility weakness from overwork and other causes can be cured with Humphreys Homeopathy Specific No 28 in use for over 40 years. It markets a vial price of $1 or a special package for serious cases at $8, sold by Drumglue or sent by mail with payment.
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