02 Jul 1914
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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1914
Page
1
A major blaze devastated the Dover Stove Works on Oxford Road, causing heavy damage and ending a long stretch of the town's history. The fire, described as the largest in years, affected the Trichardson and Boynton company buildings. No injuries are reported.
A catastrophic blaze destroyed nearly the entire Plant of the Juchardgon & Cosnton Stove Co after 7 o'clock Sunday morning. The fire, investigated as possibly incendiary or spontaneous, killed one man and injured others, with extensive damage and about 100 workers left jobless. The site, waterlogged and hard to access, required rapid rebuilding efforts while the community weighed causes and responsibility.
County freeholders fought over the Dray Castle to Washington Oxford route with strong opposition to a Hullaville path. A resolution proposed 759,006 in bonds for the project, while residents debated the best alignment and the impact on about 10,000 people.
Report details a Saturday schoolyard incident where a student struck another with a bat during a tense confrontation. Bystanders demanded the assailant, while a second boy escaped injury after an object struck him near the eye but did not damage sight.
Miss Ifirriot Amelia Johnson, eldest daughter of Dr and Mrs F Jobson, married on Tuesday to Onaries Fleard, pastor of Ridgewood and formerly a pastor in Rahway. The ceremony took place at the Manse with a small circle of family and friends present. The couple will reside in Ridgewood after an ocean coast trip.
Tamptin Min Derd died Tuesday morning at his daughter's home in Dunellen after six months of illness. The body will be brought to Hampton tomorrow with funeral services at Musconetcong Valley Church at 1.00. The sermon will be preached by Rev. Penbods, assisted by Rev. Brown of Dunville. Mr. Sherrer, longtime Motton resident, was employed for years by F. Shorts Co. at the family home on Broad Street. He passed away after a life in the area and had resided in Hampton about ten years ago.
A lawyer is charged with extortion in a state case as the Medical Society discusses concerns tied to Warren County. The incident centers on alleged coercive actions by the attorney impacting local medical professionals.
Dr. Shimer faces billing conflict as Warren County defense funds and attorney retainer arrangements come under scrutiny. Mr. Morrow contends the Society should cover $260 while Shimer asserts higher costs and a pre arranged retainer. Testimony traces retainer changes and the defense plan amid a May trial timeline and state medical society involvement.
Announcement reports Miss Ethel Beam daughter of Mr and Mrs Mores Beam of Boston to wed on Thursday last week. Rev Harone Matosky officiated at First Church Newark. The couple plans to reside with the bride’s family after a modest ceremony in Newark.
The lengthy court sequence centers on Mrs. Hebcoe Everett and her carpet claim against Anderson and Lundy. Judge Lindaberry set a verdict for the full owed amount of eighteen dollars, with both sides pushing toward the Supreme Court. A separate obituary notes David Lundy’s Civil War veteran status and his death at Port Jervis.
A tangled tale from Sussex county centers on a contested will worth $36,000 and a drama of duplicity as relatives clash over the estate. The judge rules continue, with litigation likely to proceed to the Chancellor.
A tense nine inning game between Washington and Hackettstown ended in a tie after extra frames. Key plays featured stellar center fielding by Harter and dramatic hits by Devlin and Breing, with Umpiring splits noted and a late extension of play before the game was called.
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