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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1919
Page
1
Two meetings of borough officials were held this week as Oungil closes Yen starts. The brief items cover local governance actions and upcoming agendas. Officials discussed community matters and schedules for the near term, with decisions shaping municipal priorities.
The Common Council convened at noon to discuss a report by consulting engineer Mey on paying the Suburban Heating Company, with proposed 45 percent rate and other borough expenses. Details cover salaries, library and park expenditures, Heath and water costs, and the sinking fund for municipal debts, along with election of officers and a plan for future meetings.
A large crowd attended a Monday evening event in Washington Athletic Club quarters organized by the local Christian Hol committee. Mrs Sklaner chaired the fundraiser that featured music and a banquet for workers from Washington and nearby, with admission paid and committee refreshments.
The Odd Fellows lodge Warren County council elected officers including Marvin Sarson as vice president and Raymond Weedrults as assistant secretary, with new roles for several members. The event featured a large attendance amid weather. The publication lists many names and titles across inside and outside roles, notes a state representative presence, and previews upcoming entertainments and lodge activities.
Open Winter held responsible for the madness that caused a death as investigators pursue motive and details. Authorities say the case centers on the suspect’s actions in relation to the fatal incident. Local officials urge caution and await further evidence in this troubling event.
The notice lists several deaths in Washington and nearby areas. Mrs Jary and Mrs Twining are among the deceased, with funeral details and homes named. Other obituaries note Mrs Emma Worman, Mrs Elizabeth Martung, and Mrs Elizabeth Rinney, detailing survivors and burial places. The piece also mentions local marriages and a long-serving railroad engineer remembered for decades of service.
An article details Oxford expanding with a new industry, including a factory purchase, job creation, and plans for buildings and infrastructure. It notes local leaders and workers anticipated to benefit and mentions broader regional economic growth tied to the move.
A humorous note describes risks and social folly in selling a parrot to a woman known for constant chatter. The piece satirically warns of miscommunication, potential misadventure, and the comic consequences of a talking bird in a lively household.
Grand jury proceedings resulted in four indictments and several cases discharged. Notable actions include tense proceedings with sheriff foreman Jarker of Hackettstown and Judge Meiles presiding. Other items report liquor licenses granted to several hotel proprietors and the death of James Ham F Kennedy, Stewartsville stock broker.
A devastating acetylene blast at a Lebanon hall in STunterion county killed ten men and injured two others, many of them Odd Fellows members. Firefighters and volunteers rushed to pull victims from rubble as officials investigated the blast’s cause and the building’s collapse.
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