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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1903
Page
3
Readable items report political filings for township offices with names like Anson DeWitt and Jan. O Bryan, social events at Mrs Foot and house gatherings, accidents and repairs in Jonestown and Belvidere, church fairs and fairs, a horse mishap near Markeboro, and local improvements. Also noted are illnesses, a birthday surprise, a dancing party, and various community notices from Belvidere to Danville.
Mrs Joan Albertson returns home after four months visiting relatives in Columbia and Newark. L Drake of Blairstown in town on business. Miss Manila East back home after time at Knowlton. Mrs Emma Ward visits sister in Hackettstown then returns to Hainesburg with son B F Ward. Andrew Bengler's children enjoy outdoor time after buying Scarlet rash. A birth reported for Mr and Mrs Gen DeWitt. Miss Jesse Michaels of Stroudsburg visits relatives. Church furnace installed in new building. Jonson Hill papered. Albertson Davidson store work. Prayer meeting at Mrs Frank Davidson home. next at Mrs Berbel Albertson's. Mrs James Districh visits Miss extra from Saturday to Monday. Mrs John Tinaman and Mrs Wo D Branda visit Mrs John Young in Hathenburg. Andrew Beugler moves from Mire Sarah Cools to Golase house. Rev OH P King and family visit Blairstown last Friday. Mrs Dilbert Albertson and family at Blairstown. Mrs B F Dast visiting Newark. Entertainment at Bohol house tonight to raise funds for a library.
Fragmented item lists property actions in Bridgeville with mentions of Mrs Bruidg eille Brooklyn and Ed Ward of Pattevile. Scattered notes reference a distillery sale, carpenters, and legal comments, plus muskrat catchers David and Clarence Banghert and a shooting match setup. The piece blends local names, odd phrases, and scattered events with unclear chronology.
Harmony XL church plans a Saturday program with music readings and a quartet. Rev J M Hunting of Hackettstown will speak on the New Jersey Childrens Home Society. Local residents James Shultz, Mrs Hinakins, Mrs Blee, Ida Noll and others are noted in recent social items.
An advertisement stresses feed science for farmers and children, claiming Scott's Emulsion combines cod liver oil and mixed foods to aid bone, muscle, and blood development. It invites readers to request a free sample and lists Scott & Bowne chemists at 409 Pearl Street New York and local druggists.
The store touts its largest Wool Dress Materials showing with light weight and clingy fabrics such as Wool Crepe de Chine Wool Peau de Soie Wool Grenadines and Velvets. It highlights colors for Spring 1903 and notes ready to wear trends including silk coats waists and outfits with new silks and voiles while urging customers to visit and see the assortment.
A brief shopper note promotes Laubach’s Late Department as the place for up to date laces and trimmings. The copy urges readers to try the stock described as racier and tidier compared with other sections in the state.
The Spring Carpet collection is ready featuring a larger, better line with choice patterns and sight prices. Segos Carpets emphasizes a broad assortment and value for customers as the new season begins.
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