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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1909
Page
1
A Calfon incident details a blast at a bank strong box with tunneling tools and damaged woodwork. Authorities pursued clues from witnesses and examined pictures and suspects, identifying possible tool sets and a coordinated burglary. The investigation focused on first identifying the crime’s perpetrators and validating stolen item descriptions.
The Willington Athletic Association hosted a military euchre evening in their quarters in the Fing Narional Bank building. About twenty guests attended, with many tableaux and patriotic decor. prizes were given, and a tea served after play.
Local report describes the Tin Cane Gentry breaking into a rectory at St Peter. Authorities note beds and furnishings disturbed, a broken window, and evidence of trespass but no theft found. An unknown man and a Henry Wilkes figure in the incident.
Miss Nelly Malona an eight year old girl from Washington is reported missing amid a puzzling tale of strange words and a suspected false identity. Her only surviving relative, Mey Vough, attends her funeral at St Josephs Catholic church after services in the Washington cemetery.
In Hickgitatows on Feb 20, Amanda Kirley became the bride of Herbert Auger of Wellsport Ma. The ceremony featured a light dress and guests included the couple’s families. Regalia included silverware linen and money gifts totaling 6.60.
A fragmented reminiscence contrasts early national days with modern times. It recalls George Washington and old customs, then shifts to local anecdotes about residents, schooling, work wages, and community life in a small town, noting changes over a century and shared faces like Russell and Redfier.
A mill shaft accident resulted in the death of a worker after a fall down an open elevator shaft. An employee sustained injuries but remained alive briefly before passing away three hours later. The incident prompted safety warnings to workers about elevator use designed for rail cars. The deceased was the son of William Cassidy, who had recently joined the mills with three weeks on the job. Funeral services for the youth were held today.
A projected township route near Orren Perry’s farm in Washington township MHladeshad would cross the new road at Blaxor farm, ending at a house stoop. The plan outlines a standard drainage and road alignment affecting the area.
The obituary outlines the life of Me Ay Dufford, a prominent figure in public affairs. It recounts his health decline, cataract surgeries in New York, and the final weeks leading to death on Thursday afternoon. Dufford’s career spanned Tilford and Middle Valley, with extensive farm ownership, sizable estates, and a large family stake in his will.
Long obituary recalls Patrick Pulford of Washington township death after years as a farmer and civic leader. Highlights include his roles as a Republican temperance advocate, former common council member, Lutheran then Presbyterian church member, band musician, and Sunday school superintendent. Survived by wife and children Mary Ann Dufford and others. Funeral under pastor Daniel Halleran, burial in Washington cemetery.
A Washington couple announces their engagement Toscon Bond Cut mins til Miss Jana Halder man and a wedding to be conducted by Rev Geo Hone at Grace Church Jersey City. The bride and groom will honeymoon with the bride's parents Mr and Mrs Halden. Mr Cumming works at Greenhut store New York. Clover Seed priced at $6.60 at Major's.
Lawmakers clash over auto laws and tax practices, while Camden county residents face home availability and residency issues. Debates touch constitutional limits on railroad and Pullman car taxes, state aid for veterans homes, and bills for governor approved military expenditures and residency requirements.
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