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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1920
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes outline New Jersey beer legislation and political reaction. Mentions Edwards for President and Democratic party activity in Trenton, county sessions, delegates, and proposals affecting alcohol sales and prohibition policy. The text names multiple political figures and events, including statewide legislative concerns and campaign dynamics.
A riot of performances unfolds this weekend with The Massive Chovury Lane's Theatre staging Shari Life by Geel and Seymione Teles. Tickets priced at twenty cents are noted as commission-based, featuring local actors and a lineup including Cortney and Maryn in Wednesday previews.
Two sixteen year old graduates are buried on the same day at Washington cemetery. The article notes the names and relatives of the deceased, and mentions a private hospital in Newark and a Washington funeral. It describes funeral services held in various places and the involvement of local residents.
Fragmentary notes recall a Newark Old-Timers feast with a long list of attendees and patrons. The jumbled text names numerous individuals across cities and states, hinting at a large reunion or fundraising event with missing details.
Readable facts include scattered references to Phoebe Snow and various European and American names, locations like Washington and New Village, and mentions of dates and events, though the text is largely garbled. The piece reads like a scrambled, period-tinged montage of people, places, and partial events.
A fragmentary 1900s style notice refers to a move involving residents and officials. Names and places are partially unreadable, but hints a dispute or relocation affecting Newark and nearby areas with mailings in October and a Belfast or Belikier reference.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses a public matter in Modesto with references to purchases and dates. The readable elements mention a decree, procurement language, and a timeline in a legal context, with an unclear list of participants or officials.
The article reports Lishop Wilson scheduled for a Sunday appearance. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a public address in Washington and related events connected to local officials and a board meeting.
The Warren County Society election features Paul Race as a leading candidate. The report notes staffing, meetings, and community discussions across various towns and organizations, with references to local officials and society activities throughout the period.
The article outlines a local election where candidates faced a contested race with a plurality outcome and mentions specific names such as DeVoe and Ferd. It notes the presence of multiple candidates including Styker Ay and Beiacleree and references voting patterns and possible ties.
The text reports a new trust company formation for Bergilere alongside the Warren County Trust Company changes. A Warren County Nations Bank affiliate will dissolve to form the new organization with officers named, including Angie Who and German Ornate. capital is stated as 300,000 dollars.
Fragmentary note describes a card party event in Northimhnton Alabama with mention of August, Masih Mathes, and Cian Rolninger. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but memo hints at a social gathering and gate items related to the event.
Local reports indicate major redevelopment of the Windsor Hotel site in Washington with conversion of stables into a modern gaming facility and extensive interior upgrades. New ownership aims to attract visitors and expand trade, with activity tied to nearby land development including Community Place tract and Gibson house uses as building lots. Additional plans note rising home starts, a larger member base for the Washington Building & Loan, and forthcoming construction along East Washington Avenue and near Morris & Essex tracks.
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