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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1914
Page
1
A rushed proposition to form a league for the coming baseball season appears abandoned as talks falter. No formal agreement reached among involved teams or officials, leaving schedule and format unresolved.
Local talks on forming a three-county baseball league stalled due to lack of interest in Phillipsburg Belvidere Hackettstown Newton and Washington. A meeting in Washington discussed forming a six-town club network with hopes of funding via weekly subscriptions and carnival events while planners seek mutual schedules among Newton Phillipsburg and Washington.
The article chronicles the death of J. W. Vandoren, a prominent Washington figure born in New Bedford and long active in local affairs. It notes his impeachment of public life, his resignation from office, and the funeral's solemn proceedings. It also discusses a wedding and a potential presidential appointment affecting Latay-Plantnet College, with the Synod of Pennsylvania likely to object to a Unitarian leading the Presbyterian college.
Frank Skalla remains undefeated as the supreme court hands down a favorable ruling sustaining Warren county court against Rudolph Wurlitzer Co. Skalla, who bought a piano for $4,000 and sued to recover $1,200 after deeming it unsatisfactory, faces ongoing post verdict activities. The case was appealed from the counts court and moved to the supreme court. A wedding ceremony occurred at the Methodist parsonage last Thursday for Theo Franklin Onk of Unston and Miss Lotte B. Lutens of Washington, with Miss Addie Rinehart present. They plan to reside in Easton where Coltz is employed as a play instrument.
In UBHLEIN'S Bakery residents report a playful display featuring items with quirky names such as Cruilers and Puts and Pound Die. The fanciful assortment drew attention from passersby and curious customers.
Walter L. Cooke announces a 30 day bug sale starting Feb 98 with selections from top New York wholesale houses. Rugs in stock reduced 16 to 28 percent for 40 days, with small deposits holding items until called for. Also promotes New Spring Coats and Silks with deposit reservations.
An East Washington Avenue shop PEMNBERG & SORRY in Washington New Jersey urges readers that good clothes raise standing in the community and help win where others fail. The ad emphasizes personal presentation and confidence through attire.
A long letter from voter Mator CreLance pleads Senator to distribute government free seeds, recalling a mountain accident and campaign memory. The writer asks for seeds, warns against telegraphed tricks, and notes local school corn contests and political pressure from Democratic supporters. He questions rheumatism cures and references county constituents and tunnels debates.
This obituary notes the death of Mrs Anne Tosehorrs Fitts widow of the Inve de la Meas or Waahlie ton, at her son Burton Sto in Scranton. She was native of Philipsburg and moved to Newartston Washington after Mr Fitts’s death. Funeral held from her daughter's home in Neoware with distant relatives and local attendees.
The Washington borough council faced sharp exchanges as Mayor defended his choice of Evry for borough clerk amid calls for independent council representation. A fire hose purchase and opera house freeye exits dominated business, while residents gathered for Washington Society’s annual reunion at Achtell Steller’s with toasts and elections of officers.
Laura Pritts wife of Peter B Pritts died Monday morning after a long illness at age 58 years She was born Laura A Roberts daughter of Mr and Mrs Jak B Roberts of Mittstown Survived by sisters Charisse Sedguth Roberts of Plirstown and Mrs Charies Podoung of Mutland Also survived by brothers Abs 1S Cooke Lizzie Roker and other relatives She belonged to the Paigtes tere of Liberty and The King's Daughters of the church Was active in lodge and church work Funeral from her Broad Street home with Rev I E Rhoden officiating Interment at Washington cemetery
Voters will choose members of the board at the annual school election on Tuesday evening March 17. Incumbent treasurer Westoy Firuding faces potential challenges while list of candidates remains uncertain.
The legislature this week debated changing the states divorce laws reducing required time to decree from six to three months. Assemblyman Carroll faced heavy opposition from fellow lawmakers amid a wary mood toward altering sacred marriage statutes. Other measures passed include raising pay for state workers, banning gun licenses for underage buyers, and funding road and convict labor programs. Senate action touched on pure food laws and taxation as bankers warned against a bank stock tax while a West Jersey and Seashore rail audit was ordered with journalist George Record to lead the probe.
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