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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1909
Page
1
Fragmented OCR narrative describes church members staging a protest at the New Jersey Assembly. It mentions protesters, pretexts, and references to ministers, lay leaders, and political backlash. The text is garbled but centers on religious groups opposing legislative actions in Trenton.
Fragmentary obituary notice recounts a Melek born in Hunterdon county and connected relatives including Maliek of Scranton and Elmendorf of Binghamton. Mention of Brights disease and a body taken to Dover for private viewing, with numerous spelled names and places.
An unclear New Jersey report mentions a Delaware water issue and a request for testing. It notes officials and health authorities invoking action, with references to local towns and potential environmental concerns about sewage from the Delaware shore.
Local report notes several volunteers and groups rallying in Easton for a regional contest. Key organizers include Jamin, WIE, and Tyehigh with emphasis on community turnout and support across neighborhood units.
A garbled but readable fragment reports the death of John Hornbaker and details a contentious partnership dispute involving Wells, Bering, and others. The item refers to trials, examinations, and a publicized breakup, with mentions of a Heath-Moot Stewirt group and a Washington area connection. Names such as Mary Haratinbers and Robert appear amid references to legal actions and community figures.
An OCR readout outlines expenditures for Ann Warren County Bovard of Freelolden including salaries for the president and trustees, a select committee, and a bridge project. Amounts show 6,500 for one item and 1,500 previously appropriated for another, with references to printing and stationery allocations.
Duatih of Tohus Thorson, about 25 years since marriage, died at home after years of residence with relatives in Warren. He is survived by his aged father and two sisters, Lois Ribble and CE Wibble, with a brother in Washington. The remains will be placed in the churchyard vault in Adon on Friday.
An ad notes free organ tuning and repair services from Partor and Chapel Organs. It offers to hire and fix pianos and organs, with prices from eight to eleven dollars, comparing new organ costs of sixty to one hundred dollars. The seller cites limited funds and provides an address in Northampton Street.
A long OCR fragment discusses figures like Dhee siete and Frelange, referencing New Yor, New Jersey, and nearby states. It weaves through factory work, inspections, fines, and legalities, then shifts to a proposed excursion by the Fifteenth Regiment with a low $20 price covering transport and hotel stays from May to lay inclusive. The piece mingles wartime civic notes with vivid imagery of factory life and public interest travel.
The readable fragments describe a court or legal matter involving a trust, estate, and witnesses. Mentions include trustees, appraisers, and potential bonds, with references to heirs or beneficiaries and a probate context. Several garbled phrases point to estate administration questions and possible disputes over distributions or valuation.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Presbyterian gathering on Liesday with pastors and lay attendees, mentioning a reception and multiple locations. The garbled wording hints at church services, a communal meal, and references to hymns or sermons, with uncertain names and places.
Report describes revival plans for the Edison plant at New Village and other mills in the area. The mills, employing about 700 workers, are set to restart with full operation as departments resume on Monday. Applicants are urged to file before the date to secure former positions.
Reading fragments describe Fay Hore at Crore Tina Maderin and events at Arenas including a carnival setup, stage plans, and outsiders gathering for a festival at a central venue. Mentions of WNS COR and various local figures indicate a town celebration with theater, rides, and public performances.
The case concerns Lewin A. Latics and others over breaches of cavunail and labor claims tied to grain and a landlord dispute. Defense argues the landlord delayed sale and improper charges while prosecutors challenge actions. details mention a Warhugs town, Mureanoteong creek, and Senator Gebhardt among attorneys. The lengthy deposition covers seizure actions, alleged mounting damages, and a contested grain sale timing.
A group led by J Delehanty of New York attacked merchant R Coben of Misp Northampton street in Atl thle district. Delehanty struck with a hammer, knocking out teeth and stealing about £500 before being captured by officers at Dowdeparders station.
Vapid transcription of a legislative scene in Trenton where New Jersey educators press for tenure. Debates center on job security for teachers, funding, and political resistance. Names of figures and precise motions are unclear due to garbled OCR. The article hints at discussions of a $9,000 appropriation for a military display and a broader stance on education governance.
A reprint honors Abraham Lincoln on the 100th birth anniversary with a garbled, OCR-like account of the Gettysburg Address. It notes the famous lines about dedication and sacrifice spoken at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery and reflects on its enduring call for a nation built on liberty and a government of the people.
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