Talented organizers push library drive in Washington town
Misa Fann Pratt of Trent and Mrs. J. W. Whipple of Mackettstown led a meeting to organize a library association in Washington. They reported strong turnout, discussed funding via a borough appropriation and member dues, and outlined quarters, governance, and programs to support public libraries.
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Misa Fann Pratt
Trent
J. Ww. Whipple
Machkelistown
Othera Witnissing
Geo. WU. Young
Robert ‘Cochran
Stiss Carr
Raut
M. ‘Tresseluc
Mra
Rittenhouse
Charins Bo) Brady
Migs
Helen Btyghey
Worl Oe Chrches
Iisigory Capielty
Trenton
H.W. Whine
Huelkettstown
Misa Pratt
Mission
Counell
Cownell
Halle Jevearty
Wrestington
State Commnisaton
Bea Vohoosé
Dorson
Remarkable Career Highlighted in Washington Obituary
The note recalls a lasting career marked by notable achievements and public memory after a long life of service. It references Washington figures and mentions enduring impact in the community during the later days.
Lackawanna Brakeman Killed in Washington Fire
A Lackawanna brakeman died in a Washington factory fire that destroyed extensive plant portions. The incident followed a career marked by bold promotions and public service. He had served as mayor of Washington from 1879 to 1884 and was noted for charitable acts and inventive advertising of instruments.
Hospital Auxiliary Meeting Scheduled in Boston
The Washington Auxiliary of the Boston hospital plans a public meeting next Wednesday afternoon at 2 40 to elect officers and discuss business. Members should attend with membership cards and pay the annual 40 cent dues. The executive committee will host a reception and social event following last year’s success.
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Thorn
Washington
Boston
Opera
Hongo
Mombhoership Carda
Beatty Relative Noted For Long Public Career And Family Ties
The article notes a man named Beatty who lived in New York and had ties to Washington and Massachusetts. It mentions his address at 4591 Morningtade Drive and lists surviving siblings and relatives including Mrs. Anderson, Dr E Eyer, Benny, and several Beatty brothers. It references his involvement with the local Methodist church and his association with the Church of Science doctrine.
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Hissles
Washington
New York
Wilow
Beatty
Lawra Barnes
Great Menntows
Mansfeld
Hi. Ward
Laswiscc
Daniel
Wellington
Proektion
Mass
E. Eyer
Benny
Newton
Jennie Osman
East Orange
John Mackenbury
Chester
Finxd
Toftman
Gadlfon
Beatty Wien Tenighe
Tenypinr
Munson
Tha
Loval- Methodise
Country Weekly
of Today
Namie
Aeco
Aloppol
Belaware accident claims Lackawanna brakeman
Charien Umforel a Lackawanna brakeman was fatally injured at a Delaware station when a freight car failed to clear a telegraph pole, fracturing his skull as the train sped toward Washington. He was engaged to Miss Sutton and had planned spring nuptials. funeral held yesterday. (Note: OCR contains numerous garbled phrases. core facts preserved.)
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Charien Umforel
Lackawanna
Belaware
Scranton
Umtonel
Washington
Deliwrire
Milea
Umeiogel
Vorfogel
Migs Din Sutton
Lewis Sutton
Teachers Wanted as Applications Pour In
Jan 15 notice from Eli Dobrant, clerk of the Board of Education of Hane township, states the Star ad Tease stop the 'aq' in the Star Teachers Wanted. sufficient applicants expected to staff a dozen schools.
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Eli Dobrant
Board of
Advwcation of
Hane Township
Doxon
Wen-all Beat On Cream Putts and Rolla Crew
Wen-all defeated Cream Putts Bund Rolla and Ladyingers Charlones Tea Biscafty Telly Roll M wid Renad and small DSHLRIN'S BART in a compact league event.
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Bart
A Flurry in the Editor's Sangtum Explanation Demanded
A disrupted editorial page prompts a demanded explanation from a wronged woman. The clash centers on contested claims and the editor’s response to criticism. The piece highlights tensions between press and personal grievance in a public forum.
Editor and the irate reader in a bygone era
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a country weekly editor toiling amid presses and critics. It contrasts tougher, older editors with modern readers and jokes about how a stern woman can provoke a editor’s ire, ending with reflections on gender and education.
Ice Harvest Buildup Ties Up Workers Across Regions
The article reports a week of cold, thick ice from 1 to 1 inches, slowing work as hundreds of men in the Laval area and nearby districts harvest and process ice. Workers, including cement plant employees, operate under forced schedules amid near zero temperatures, with transport and supply chains shifting to nearby basins and canals.
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Laval
Lacel
Boisan
Hopatcong
Washington
Morris Canal
Port Washington
Port Colden
Gao
Wellem
Wil
Arar
Rianaman’s
Hwidge
Harv
Dource
Bowerstown
Cyrus Baker Collis
Opdyke Brox
Brass Castle
Inauguration of James F. Fielder as Governor of New Jersey
James F. Fielder took the oath as governor before a large audience in Trenton. Supreme Court Justice Gummers administered the oath as Acting Governor Taylor handed over the seal. Fielder urged tax reform, budget discipline, reduced statute livre, and stricter election officer qualification.
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Bue
Jamea
F. Fielder
Jon Tueaday
Traneton
Taylor Opera House
Atroatey
Supreme Court
Gummers
Taylor
Pereot
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Republian
Stokes
Fort
Fielder
Senate
Plelcher
Sinie
State “Agricultural + College
Tost
Stohn Wy
Wesenit
Camden
Eamund Wilson
Edwin A. Stevens
Torny
Gand
Thomas W.treichard
Javdla
Poem Seeker Requests Copy Amid 19th Century Drink Debate
The town records 60 births last year, up 918 from the prior year, as readers recall an old poem "Goody Blake and Mary Gut." A reader asks who owns a copy, while society notes a shift away from heavy drinking in high society and mentions an article in the Saturday Evening Post about a millionaire’s confession on temperance and champagne usage.
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Saturday Evening Post
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Washington Opera House
Washington Band
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