18 Jul 1907
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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
1
In Newton, a town meeting debated water supply options. Residents considered private versus public ownership, with the majority favoring a city owned system after reviewing costs, bonds, and long term taxation implications.
A fragmented historical newspaper page fragment lists assorted items including diet fads, personal notices, housing requests, employment wants, and social commentary. It mentions names, places, and scattered actions such as want ads for furnished rooms, offices, and a trolley route inquiry, all presented in a noisy, OCR-heavy style without complete sentences.
Injury from a felled thorny tree at a Port Calden home caused the death of Whyodora A. Hakan, aged 70, Wednesday night of last week. The obituary notes Hakan’s ties to Mansight Lodge No. 44 in Washington and lists surviving children Morris, Anlos, Havens, and Pol Caldan, with funeral services held in Tale, Nome, Fash.
The text presents a jumbled OCR fragment with mixed names, places, and phrases. It mentions Denver AHS, Beatie site Harada, and various unclear items. No coherent event or clear entities can be established from readable facts.
A town meeting at Borough Clerk’s office elected new officials including clerk and inspectors. Key figures: A. de Bigter, Bee Wyekot, and Johnstons. A settlement with Contractor Metrath over work done under a regime was discussed.
A fragmentary OCR reads like a garbled shop note about a shirt with odd features and prices. It mentions port columns and New York areas in a nonstandard sequence, offering a low price and unclear garment details.
A fragmented account describes a carnival display with exhibits and curiosities ending Saturday. It mentions crowds, a painted lineup of rides, a performance by a troupe, and notices changes to the fair’s schedule and pricing amid lively aural and visual attractions.
The New Jersey Fish and Game Commission plans an informal meeting in Trenton to discuss state wildlife matters. The session aims to appoint a president and address who will lead the commission, with discussions touching on future policies and council responsibilities.
A fragment mentions a fiery bee hive and a wand at Golden Crown, with quirky phrasing about dogs, Moesien, and eH TaVes Moesien. The readable parts suggest a local, whimsical feature centered on a bee hive display and a symbolic wand in a public setting.
A frenzied, OCR garbled notice outlines a Cornish excursion with trolley transport to Hushkilt Park and a Saturday August event. It mentions committees, a bike safety incident, a court inquiry, and a funeral in Phillipsburg, with names like Lehigh Valley and Warren referenced. The chaotic text also lists vendors, amusements, and a platform concert plan, all sketched in a bustling, municipal-tinged tone.
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