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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
4
Readable items include ladies and children wear such as stockings and gartered pieces. Mentions brands or makers like Misses Lidl Nithiat Mei and Maglat Gelade myiel Hil with various color options and sizes.
A garbled notice outlines an upcoming clothes sale with references to suits and outfits for men and women. It mentions steam cleaning or treating garments and hints at pricing or payment terms. The readable phrases suggest a general clothing sale focusing on outing suits and skin spots.
A fragmented report describes a major rail disruption near High Bridge and Lehigh Valley station with sugar cars derailed and tracks blocked for hours. Authorities debate liability and company responsibility as investigations proceed amid conflicting accounts.
Notice announces a special election in the Borough of Washington Ware County to decide a proposition on constructing a sewer system and extending water mains. Voting place set and details describe sewer pipe installations and future extension plans along multiple streets, with a sedimentation tank and disposal plant project estimated cost around one thousand dollars and a legal fee to the official.
Fragmented OCR text references a death on a certain Sunday and local church figures. It mentions Mills and Stave Works, insurance, a court case with a sentence, and a large planned purchase by a New York capital group affecting Montaberno county. The readable material is incomplete and lacks coherent sequence.
The fragmentary item notes the fiftieth anniversary of a Waterlon celebration in Buraville, with details on mourners including Amy Keenar and James Jamison. It lists multiple deaths in Allentown and nearby towns, burial in spruce ria cemetery, and mentions local names tied to industry, law, and church life. The text references a reunion of the Tormbaker family in Scranton and notes copper mining activity near Cab on the Monta gear drift.
Fragmented note describes political figures and philanthropy, including President Rockefeller celebrating a figure and pledging funds to civic education. Mentions Lincoln pennies minted in Philadelphia and various social actions.
A fragmented clerical list records multiple property transfers and deeds dated between 1904 and 1909, involving residents of Asbury and surrounding locales. Notable parties include Henry Renlly and wife of New York, Shaon Lambert, and executors of Philip S. Gavls, among others, with consideration amounts ranging from $0 to $2,130. The text also notes social mentions and visits by local residents.
Fragmented text reports snippets about a tunnel and a product for weather, a Texas physicians note, and a court official’s long service. It mentions retirement after 18 years in the Court of Chancery, with references to governors and a high speed rake dispute, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Fragmented OCR notes describe several social visits and greetings among families in Easton and surrounding areas. Mentions include Mrs Tanamey Smith, George Zuunut, Ethe, Prentice, and Misa Annig Matter visiting relatives and friends, with scattered place names like Easton, Mas Tithe carats Anitray Pritts and Carpentersyite.
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