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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1904
Page
7
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Charles A Trimmer of Schooley Mountain and owner of Hotel Dorincourt faces a divorce petition from Anne D Y Rose filed in Trenton. Cruelty alleged after money inherited from her father and uncle, totaling about 18 000, intensified tensions. The case, referred to an expert master, hinges on custody and property claims as the couple’s two children remain with Mrs Trimmer.
Fire swept a farm building on Chanvewater Mount in Mercer County. Mrs. Robert Gast’s Tawi burned around ten o clock sparing the family but destroying barns produce goods and farm implements. Two horses perished and loss is estimated at $103 for the claim filed with Mercer County Mutual. An adjuster from Washington Road handled the settlement.
State Board of Taxation will aid local assessors in applying the new property tax law. It directs methods for valuing real and personal property and to provide information to assist officials. Meetings will be held at a future date to explain procedures and ensure proper administration of duties.
Vario reports a Newark station sale where Guy Atanis Divis Ayesonger Agent bought the first Ateleet and paid a premium, with handwritten note claiming “first single sold.” Ceare Weber of Washington writes against the anti faction, while a runaway incident near a snowbound roadway injures no one but damages a horse and wagon. Simon Charles, proprietor, escapes with minor injuries.
An upcoming January 26 sale offers rare properties for homes investment or business in the town center. Prospective investors are urged to attend, with descriptions and cautions published in the paper.
On January 16, 1934, Hackettstown saw a charter passenger run from Dover extension of the Allentown line. The single-car train, led by conductor Van Pelt, carried locals including Joshua Curtis the wedding party, with notable riders such as WHE Rolen Honde, Mor s Tehumer and Charles Stewart. Curtis, a significant local figure in Progress, helped fund the Centenary Collegiate Trinity project.
The Mone sages productions present three seasons of shows in New York, led by the new spectacle Mother Goose at Drury Lane. Critics hail the engaging, fresh drama with wholesome amusement and a striking production of stage, scenery, and costumes. The play promises novelty, quality, and strong audience appeal with its three acts and entertaining performances.
A local production of Mother Goose uses commonplace equipment, achieving merit through simple staging. Performances are held Wednesday and Saturday afternoons at two o clock. Tickets may be ordered by mail four weeks in advance.
A notice accompanying Proctor Theatres during recent investigations highlights fire safety measures at venues on Fifth Avenue and surrounding streets. The plan urges heightened precautions, trained ushers, and ready extinguishers to prevent disasters like Chicago's.
John Smith died at his father in law Mr Hann's home on Jackson Lanes after collapsing following a fall. He was 63, born in Ashore, survived by a widow and seven children. The family moved from Pleasant Grove about two years ago.
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