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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1896
Page
9
A fragment from a Stewartaville column mentions local talk in Belvidere, health woes, a measles outbreak, and changes at the Fulton House. It notes political hints about Fecholder races, a Linnaberry trial cost dispute, Odd Fellows events, local music, and thanks from Mrs. Burd for support after a death.
NEW VILLAGE reports Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Rush have returned home after two weeks with their daughter Aca George Dalrymple. Mrs. Clark Cool and daughter of Mormony visited their rents. Berths Rush and others visited Stewartsville Phillipsburg Balog Jennie Annah. John Ditmar plans a fine honey and poultry business next summer. Boots note throat and sinus symptoms described. medical details incomplete.
The Newark area reports Delmar Goy and Griggs sparking political chatter while the Republic Building and Loan Association posts a 16 percent dividend. asbury road and bridge damage from a storm prompts repairs and insurance talks. Local figures like Tadge Canfield and Captain Drake draw comment amid illnesses, and Valentine’s Day scenes mix with court cases and a Greenwich township dispute over child support.
An archaic ad promotes Backlow Arnica Salve as the best treatment for colds bruises bores ulcers fevers and other ailments. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and prices at 25 cents per pound. Sold by N A Frankina Anes Carty Drug Store.
POLEVILLE reports a wagon mishap at Brands Bridge with a broken sled shoe and ash shed from a fall. Local youth attended parties in Hainesburg with good times noted. Sharrer plans to leave mercantile business for Montana or Dover. Hainesburg Epworth League to hold lectures led by Rev Geo H Young at 7:30 pm on Friday with admission ten cents. Frederick Snyder joins G A Selda as county house steward. Mise Estella Shannon Hye returns after a week. G M McGracken candidates Township Clerk, independent Freeholder.
Temporary repairs are planned for the arch bridge at the foot of Dug Hill as high water affected the ring road. Roads near Hazen and Spruce Run have been repaired. two bridges on these roads incurred expenses. Daniel R. Mathews runs for Frackville, while Rey Walters of Drew Seminary will lead Summerfield Church next Sunday. Weather reports a ten degree below zero morning. Local debate questions the fate of the U.S. Pipe Line Co. amid railroad monopoly concerns and calls for an electric tram route from Pen Argyl through Belvidere and Washington to New York.
Mrs. C. S. Abell of Roberts Avenue credits Dr. Kennedy's Favorite Remedy with curing years of liver trouble rheumatism and heart distress after unsuccess with other treatments. She says six bottles restored her health and that the remedy also helped a friend once deemed incurable. The article bills the product as a universal tonic sold for $1 per bottle or six for $5.
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