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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1895
Page
4
The piece cites The New York World on crop values and sugarcoats a silver debate, noting optimistic shifts in trade and industry after a long downturn. It references figures on hay and wheat crops, and critiques Republican leadership while contrasting international views from Henry Labouchere and European lawmakers.
The Trenton Republican club gathering drew unexpectedly small crowds despite high hopes for a strong gubernatorial show. Only two candidates Tolley and Rogers attended among few young men, with a short gold standard platform. Colored delegates caused a regional disruption as Toffey’s brass band clashed for attention, signaling a setback for November victory.
The article reports on a Sabbath school Children’s Day with Rev Nye Foutchison of Oxford presenting a brief address. It notes various local happenings including Mrs Sten Shuler’s illness, Miss Helen Young’s return to Newton, Adam Smith’s accident at the station, a frightened horse incident, a Fourth of July decision to view fireworks at Depue’s Ferry, and local residents' movements and chores around Rocksbulg and nearby towns.
Fragmentary items place Arya in New York city with D F Osman and Dr Tk Osniya of Morris town. Ebbridge Pyles wears a bright bonnet. Hailey notes a scene near John Retaham’s lodging. Nas Anna Gulick of Hackelotstown and Ben Tange of Drakestown visit town. Miwzhalbert Widener plans to return home soon to Lemuel and Mrs Gulick.
An old advert promotes Syrup of Figs for travel relief, claiming it nourishes kidneys, liver, and bowels while preventing fever and headaches. It markets bottles at one dollar through leading druggists, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Report of elected officers in Ortquis Division No. 10 and Phillipsburg Council No. 1. Highlights include Colonel J. M. Reese named captain, a Central ballast train win by Nor dim School team, a Warren Poutsley bicycle trip, a county band concert, and midweek high school commencement. Also noted are marriages, typhoid death, and Washington Camp officers elected with a 17-member delegation planned for Trenton in August.
A fragmentary set of local items from Lebanon Township notes recent happenings. Entries mention a man from Juveliy buying a double-seater carriage, a sale of personal property, census results showing population 1741 and 405 dwellings, oldest residents Conrad Hockenberry and Mary UwIlby, a move by Mrs. Nancy Davis, a greased hog let loose at Humphrey's arena, and other comune events including weather and parish notes.
Nhe sasall boy lies in anrough for the Ever Glorious news and family mentions. Miss Alice Cumming returns from Starkey Seminary and will stay home this summer. Grace Morvil will celebrate with Rose Carroll and Low at Orange home. Rev Robert from Cloverlill and Rev Bryant from Asbury to preach at Danvilla shareh next Sunday. Ground broken for the Haggerty barn and a house under rapid construction expected by early August.
Farmers express discouragement over the wheat crop while village groups plan a two year reorganization. A walk project from Lewis Fox’s to Simmons corner is proposed. Local weddings, teaching hires, and a new doctor partnership appear among town updates and church services noted amid poor weather and small congregations.
The article notes Peter Cook attending a Monday evening gathering with Mrs. Mary Rowiceky’s daughter Mane Lewis departing for Orange Mississippi the following Wednesday. About seventy people attended with games dancing and refreshments. Other items mention Geo. Oth’s Hoboken visit and Christina Grozenson summering with relatives, plus a birthday celebration hosted by Mrs. W. P. O’Avier and Oxford Cornet Band music.
Unclear fragmentary text references hitters and names like Cortese Whent Vente Putietgen. No discernible event, organization, or place is readable to form a factual summary.
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