Law makers sway: Francis J. Bwiyze named circuit judge
The Legislature convened and considered nominations and bills. Governor proposed Francis J. Bwiyze of Newark to succeed Francis Child in the Circuit Court, while objections tied to trolley company influence. Bills include barbers board, licensing reform, and signaling requirements near rail lines as well as capital punishment changes.
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Aprung
Francis J. Bwiyze
Nowarls
Saevex
Francis Child
Circuit Court
Child
Kynex
Senate
Jursey
Wamens
Benjamin T. Leo
Mevear
Garton Fy Thorn
Isrington
Zebinn J. Panzborn
Hudson
Mr. Thorn
Dulnaten
W. Johnston
Maling
Martin
Hrooktyt Sug- Bex County
Stat Board of Barburs
Inera
Blackwell
Repgisserad
Brock
Angincera
Benny
Abbott
Pannaa
Werrer
Newark
Penzance pantomime at Washington Opera House Tuesday
Gilbert and Sullivan operetta The Pirates of Penzance presented by the Washington Athletic Association will stage on Tuesday night February 27 at the Washington Opera House. Major General Stanley will be played by Chas H Parsana with a 45 member cast and chorus. Professor Vardier will conduct the orchestra. Tickets 50 and 35 cents with a six ticket limit.
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uTia
Washington
Vardier
Enatou
Opera House
Pharoeoy
Olelook
Arrest of Philip Kinney on Bastardy Charge in Oxford
Arteated for Bastaraly Philip Kinney of Oxford was arrest. yied by a n Atable Wonderrhot on Driday: J ast am taken before Tastica Graveling to anawer a charge of bastardy preferred by Queraver Willover of Washington township on complaint of Bridget Orgas. The defendant was represented by ex-Prosecutor Stryker and bailed $300 for appearance on the 24th. Hoagland of Oxford became his bondman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bastaraly
Philip Kinney
Oxford
Driday
Tastica Graveling
Anawer
Queraver Willover
Washington, Township
Bridget Orgas
Stryker
Hoagland
Hie Bondeman
Ato
County Teachers Association Holds Notable Meeting in Hackettstown
The Warren County Board of Examiners reported Friday and Saturday test results while the County Teachers Association gathered at the Hackettstown public school. Supt Atwood urged adherence to training rules, highlighted low salaries, and praised teaching demonstrations and geography and handwriting methods. The group also planned a $50 local fund raise to unlock matching state funds for new professional certificates and library resources.
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County Board of Examlnora
T. Atwood
Hackettstown
County Teachers Association
Clty Sapt
Towel
Phillipsburg
Atwood
Anel
Warren County
Leachorawok Park
Miss Stevens
A. L. Johnston
Big Claus
Lirga
James S. McCain
Washington
Loon Institute
County ‘Teachers’ Library Association
Edison cement offer stalls land deal near quarry
Meunstoigen Upsatterd reports the Edison cement company faces resistance from farmer Jala W. Cline over compensation for access to his property for a proposed plant site near a quarry. Cline demands 6000 dollars before the project can proceed, while the company has offered 700 and later 1000 with land moves promised, and concerns grow over a possible lease and house relocation tied to the track rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meunstoigen
Edison Cement Company
Ron
Jala W. Cline
Yonga
Welsh Declines Presidency at Centenary Collegiate Institute
The Educational Committee of the Centenary Collegiate Institute's Board of Trustees elected Rev. Serbed Wola to succeed Rev. W. P. Perguedana as president, but he declined the position after the board’s unanimous vote.
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Serbed Wola
Then
Centenary Collegiate Instituts
Inab Week
W. P. Perguedana
Tha Institute
Inauguration Shoot of the Washington Gun Club
The inaugural shoot at the Washington Gun Club near Lown on Keb 22 promises rich prizes including a 1000-pound dirham and a gold purse. Five hundred live birds will be provided for sweepstake shooting, with two big prizes at stake and rules banning certain firearms and cartridges.
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Foent
Len Hunter
Washington
Cloud Hotel
oThe
Chia Lnacuriul
Tha Tuketa
Caty
Andrew Reasoner Dead Former DL and E Superintendent
Andrew Reasoner, longtime DL and E track and construction superintendent, died in East Orange Friday morning at an advanced age after a ruptured brain blood vessel. Funeral was Sunday with many attendees. interment in Woodlawn. Born in South Egremont, Mass in 1820s, he rose through railroads and served as general superintendent from 1871 until retirement in May. Swartz, former sheriff of Stewartsville, died Tuesday at his son-in-law’s home in Phillipsburg from the grip. survived by four children and siblings. John Cawley of Somerville to expand bottling operations in Washington. his associate Duane remains with Cawley.
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Andrew Reasoner
DL & E
Tle
East Orange
Waeka
Reasoner
Woodlawn
South Egremont
Mass
Hée
New York
Hudson River Railroad
Slathera
Samiel_Bloan
Lacka Fannin
Bir
Reasonar
al, & EL
Reagoner
A. Natueat Gruff
Sherif Swivels
Poemar
Sherif Benj
Beatty Swarts
Warren_ Bachman
North Main Street
Phillipsburg
Tata
Mr. Swartz
Pennsylvania
Exaten
Aut
Steswartaville
Phillipsburg and
Kins
Bachman
James
Benjamin
Misa
Mare Swartz
Jigabof Willameport
Brown
Beethovan Avenue
Barnes
Great Berd
Great Band
Hoboken
Patergon
N.Y. Engineers
Guarleston
Charles MM
Turto—isle
Great Bend
Lhesra
Gazetta
United States
Canada
Mexico
Alexico
J. M. Kaye
Sron
Fom
Washington
Laya
P. J. Hayes
Kase
Iva
Brooke
Lackawanna
Dinpines
Scranton
Philadelphia and
Reading
Placa
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Phere
Towanda
White Haven
Jersey City
Kanens Supreme Court
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Inter Egte
Lackawanna Oficiala
Brainman
Ae Paternon Wreck
Jamal
Samual Slow
Lackawanna Railroad
Lave
Neewark
Phillipaburg
Col‘ Vale
Oxford furnace lights after midnight workshop opens
The Oxford furnace was lighted soon after midnight on Wednesday by Mrs Richard Stephens wife of the furnace foreman. The plant to be operated next week offers courses from the Home Correspondence School of Springfield Mass including general literature shorthand bookkeeping and arithmetic. Mr Crimaria plans to visit Mrs Mary Parry to discuss further.
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Osford Putney
Oxford
Richard Stephens
O. HE
Ornmor
Elvernon
Springfeld
Mass
Crimaria
Mary Parry
Thomas
Tisakettatown
Jefferson Medical
Metal plant delays halt furnace work for two weeks
Report from the Gartorat steel facility notes eighty five workers at the Cartereh Muvnilee plant experiencing a delay due to trouble sourcing a portable ore grade and lighting the open board furnace. Operation postponed about a fortnight though other sections show full satisfaction.
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Cartereh Muvnilee
Tha’ Gartorat
Harkattalown
Trolley development sparks debate as Washington talks rise
Correspondents note public interest grows as work begins on extending a trolley line from Sutton toward Hackettstown. Town committees plan hearings and routes via Port Murray or Stephensburg, with officials urged to protect roads and manage local opposition while President Smith of the company outlines phased progress.
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Sutton
Dlapinco
Bie Alu
Dla
Fuatta
Hewage
CIA
Alruddy
Inge
Euston
Lopiteong
Poh Coup
Greenwich
Thaire
Rankdin
Washington
Marun
Borough
Saliefeld
Fran
Port Murray
Stephupsburg
Beatyeatown
Smith
Hackette- Town
Eazette
Trolley Dispute Highlights Town Morals and Travel
Letters to the Star-Pace argue for and against a trolley system. Advocates claim benefits to business and discipline while opponents warn of danger from the overlaid system and costly flaws. The discussion cites past trials and town impacts on travel and morals.
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Eptron Star
Masquerade Party Lights Washington Youths Social Scene
A crowd of twenty eight young society members attended a masquerade hosted by Miss Mabel Lou Zulnof at her parents’ East Stewart Street home in Inez. Guests wore elaborate costumes, prizes were awarded in a cake walk, and a list of attendees and outfits is noted. Church notes mention missionary collections and revival successes, with financial totals and plans for new member reception.
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Kolk
Cuba
Miss Awour
Washington
Misa
Mabel Lou Zulnof
Wod
Beary Zilauf
East Stewart Street
Inez
Joseph 'Shieldamed
Mise Entle Thompson
Speirs
William ” Speirs
Joby Josaph R
Conia, Jr
Little Summer Giri
Joseph Beavers
Marin Speirs
Molla Taylor
Fannie Fits
Nurse
Evelyn “Smith
Mary Bom GriMlch
Girk Bie Hanon
Davis’ Mitchall
Jennie S. Stryker
Lizzie Rittenhouse
Mary Cumming
Robert Fickal
Samy Ruth Ouglend
Owkley Ford
Laura Davidson
Laura Alleger
Ruth Bowers
Mary Fitts
Blanuho Stout
Gicky Joint
Quick
Mate Spoled
Domino
Bruday
T. Tay Bean
Robertaon
Lplsdapal
Tragic death case linked to morphine use at Newark hotel
Ben Kittle and Dic Namer report the death of a former wife of Washington lawyer L A Bowers in Newark after a months stay at the Arlington Hotel. Doctors cite drug habit and nervous prostration, with autopsy performed and death attributed to possible chemical findings. Burial by probate follows while family details and charity payments are noted.
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St Michaelis Troupital
Newark
Ben. Kittle
Dic Namer
Tr. L. A
Wonan
Court of Chancery
Bowers
Mfreen
Athering
Ngaleswomnen Inn
Evira
St. Michaels
Henry Halin
Newack
Retter
Plidlunboro
N. J
Slater
New York
Albert Binc- Nameo
Flaingboro
N.d
Sayb
Tmenimula
Stange
Railway Crowth and Rail Line Changes Reported
The Gazette summarizes 1899 and 1900 railway expansion in the United States Canada and Mexico noting 4300 miles built by 34 firms in the US 62 miles in Canada by 19 firms and 267 miles in Mexico with further gains in 1900. It details locomotive deliveries for Lackawanna and other railways plus managerial changes and a Supreme Court ruling on free livestock transport.
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Swayzar
Sussex County
Conper
Association
Segurea County
Mr. Zula Sells
John Sulauf
Ils Bottibgr
Wm. H. Cawles
Somearville
Snag
Ayo Righis
Jackettstown
Linger Jaffery
Yas Conde
Davis
Tha. Horea
Oar Tualload Company
Budd
Laka
Mr. Davia
Aisuma
Tact Mich
Warren Traction Company
Fir
Trenton
Charles A. Miller
Miller
Tralley
Sitchar
Joseph Ball
de Remer
O. M. ‘Tuttle
Hobart
Owilut Tey
Wrabington
Easton
Wikre Np
Aludibororg
Cirianiaston
Emrok
Troilay
Devilmont
Bastar
Gaston Tint
N.Y. Tribune
Limost
Ally
Lo Guln
Eprron Stade
Junction
Ag Wells
Huckettytown
Epyrol
Teolley
Castor
Dona
Wes Rutin
Avis
Washington Avenue
Washington Syonna
Migurayzan
Boytia
West Indian Islands
Bo i
New England
Kittie, McNamee
By A. Bowers
Dic In Hospital
Sachem
Joseph Hi
Snidor
Sumact Wal Jer
Sagamare
Frank Kuebmer
Jubjor’ Sagamers
Wurvey "Price
Siuntap
Wind
Baylor
Sannap
Alfred Redny
Joseph Clinga
Theo
Mattison
Paul
Daisy Chiop- Tinas Potala
Mothey
Enerios Epocintacenery
Widener Bros
Buchanan
Voorhees
New Jersey
Shields
Crowth
Zalm
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