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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1913
Page
1
A new year agenda outlines stricter supervision of the fire department and moving picture show regulations. The mayor urged town ordinances to restore order, with investigations and a plan to improve police protection and fire supervision.
The report notes inspections of house and room conditions, with 2122.81 expended from the board for the year. It mentions efforts toward a pure milk supply, protections for exposed foods, and ongoing regulatory actions. Frankie is described amid community notices and local oversight changes.
Fragmented OCR hints a local candy item with fresh daily stocks and a playful sign. Readable words reference Our Cuity Sperditis and VER GETIN'S. Further details unclear from the damaged text.
A compact note reflects on superstitions and pessimism in 1913 society. It contrasts cautious optimism with wary beliefs and hints at cultural mood shifts affecting daily life and events.
Borough finances are scrutinized by the council in a Monday night session. The report lists receipts and expenditures including taxes, police, departs, schools, water, sinking funds, and a projected year-end balance with about 39 thousand debt and 67 thousand bonds outstanding.
Fragmentary listing from a Northampton Street Easton Pa shop shows carpenters offering items with prices such as 1.69 and 6.95 and a range up to 148 dollars. Local ad copy mentions opportunities and a small oat item among miscellaneous hardware notes.
A westward cyclone powered by high winds caused extensive damage Friday and into the next day. Uprooted trees, toppled fences, and ruined buildings disrupted rail and telegraph lines. In Harie 8 and Eckel's garage near Washington Avenue debris damaged brick walls and floors. A four story brick building on Columbus Avenue in Phillipsburg collapsed injuring a worker. A large house under construction on Stewartville Heights and a chicken yard near Balvidere suffered losses. The wind also felled a cross at St Times church in Pielettstown and left neighbors planning aid efforts.
The Vigilant Society held its annual meeting at the Port Murray hotel with about 400 members in attendance or organized. Fees of 40 cents were assessed for attendees and local participants, with several named individuals charged in an array of cases tied to horse work and other alleged offenses.
The article reports on a bank building project in New Jersey forming a new company incorporated in Transeen Vin with principal payments totaling 2198,000. It lists payments by Mrs. Petty and others, notes mortgage details of 18,000, and identifies key figures Henry G. Siegfried and Chas Brady as bond security. Mr. Petty becomes building manager as repairs and rent income efforts are planned.
A Canton style report describes a dispute over paying a doctor after a man was injured in a canal lock accident near Port Colden. The Washington township committee balked at billing and the mayor questioned residency. arguments included whether the township or borough should cover costs and who is liable for medical expenses. The scene includes local officials, a council session, and the outcome of the contentious bill.
Grand jury reported presentment on county jail conditions and prisoner welfare. It urged separate quarters for witnesses and women and juveniles, remodeling, and modernization of the jail. Prosecutor Stryker read the presentment to the county board as they prepare budgets for a three year period. Andrew Crest and others faced indictments including larceny and statutory offenses with several defendants pleading not guilty.
A Tuesday afternoon event at a pastor’s home showcased a framed portrait of Mrs. Margaret Wanting, presented by members led by Jennyssenn to celebrate her work with the congregation. The gathering featured remarks from Mr. Rich and Mrs. Johansen and an unexpected surprise for Mrs. Wanting.
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