Desolate Factory Towns and Industrial Decline
The report describes derelict iron works and coal plants, abandoned mills, and deserted streets as progress faded. It notes how nearby Oxford’s iron and nail works declined after a post Civil War boom, with mass layoffs, population loss, and shuttered homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronalinery
Utea
Masniva
Wriag
Jong -Bofro
Walla
Oxford
Rayiir
Washington
Thas
Empire Steel & Iron
Architree
Uha
Stan
Albertaon
Cartain
Alburtaon
Zentlemain
Fem
Bia” Gant
Mimon
Ng Ihean
Iran
Ostard
Richard Stovanson
Gatnamigia
Solara
Rafia
Athara
Somerville Defeats Washington Wind In Close Game
Somerville defeated Washington Wind 5 to 4 in a tense Saturday matchup. Despite errors on both sides, Somerville showed late rallying power with key fielding and batting from Cyphers and McPherson. The game featured multiple players from both teams and a note on upcoming Dover and Clinton games, along with local obituaries and a hotel ownership swap in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Uie
Washington Boys
Thery Wis Somu Hiryt
Cyphers
Bittingegan
Emily Weamny
Wasilinovess
Ilan
Melherse
Het Cyplist
Vestal Ssssaen
Waals
Harding
Watt
Cawley
Washington
McPherson
Shiow
McPhersa
Hardbig
Plebed
Gall—Sulligan
Wasl
Grohe Am Hotts
Vinpire
Fila
Bryan Seals Nuptials At Broadway Home
Bryan Seals and Miss Suits were married at the Broadway home of Mr and Mrs. Seals in a ceremony attended by about forty guests. The bride wore a white organza dress, a wedding veil with lace, and carried white sweet peas. attendants wore white gowns. The Rev. Arthur of Broadway officiated. guests included relatives from High Bridges New Hampton and Port Colden. After the ceremony a reception followed and the couple planned to reside in Bridge Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Shielda
Corneilman
Charles Br. Folnaton
Shields
Cou Sales
J. DeWitt Groffin
Angar
Tia
Bath
Suile
Thit
Thuy
Nuw Jamey Central
The
Lackawannie
Phillipsburg
Whitington
BM. Hines
Port Morris
Lackawanna Company
George Zack
Port Morris Succeeds. Kioy
Itt
LG Pline
Thy Lackwaium
Prillipaberg
Ehten Yents
James Dinsworth
William Dyers
James D. Smith
E. G. Rosesell
Cheru
Maurston
Buffalo
Seliwars
Syracuse
A.C. Salisbury
Uden
Iaton
Garrett Bogart
Scranton
Ruthsell
Schwarz
Salisbury
Charitin
Lussell
Rock Island
Firamen
Pita Gibbon
Trnimon
Engineers
Genera
PLM
Acthurx
Cleveland
Ohio
Brotherhood of Tocomotive Eugineers
Wis
Comimictee
New York
Tyrone
Delichin
Arthur Swas Itre
FitzGibbon
Coldsatars
Faw Guridy
Berantan
Enaroy
Scbaton
Vntronders
Dover
Hoboken
Carlton
Dauitntur
Cheistopner
Bryan
Sualy
Benjamin Av
Lnlets Beldpee
Pirlor Way
Kalla
Hivdrapeah
Arthur
Carnallers
Dorothy Ryan
Maud Bankai
Charla Honiadsen
Archit Dinling
Robert Bryan
Wid Mire
Weilihur
Seaiah Bryan
George Tegan Kind Aga Kdua Bryan
Wondglen
Coxine
Wat. Sods
Jouve Seals
High Bridges
Ligzle
Lyle Cawell
New Hampton
Arthur Lugs
Broadway
George Ditty
Wodyke
Port Colden
Suda
Margaret Firefey
Entelias
Elias Ote
Mis
Share
Margaret Petty
Shudts
Broad Street
Vides
Godfrey Sharp
Lerat
Shorts
Neaby
John L
James P
Ed Avard
George
Aid May
Aodhrey Sharps
Henry Bishop
Sprinton
Elook
Rev. B
Eng
Aue Vonvteong Valley Presbyterian Church
Sprias Low
Margaret Willever
Lenry Bae
Dinu
Springtown
Maether
Samuel Wy Weller
Thid
Welagie
Wayanken
Howe
Tao
Asbury
Sears
Telat
Ansit Harrison
Brags
Castles Ales
Benjamin Pits Law
AW Fon
Reding
B.J
Not Strictly Local Notes and Notable Events
A feverish round of scattered items spans politics, industry, and curiosities. Mentions include Horatio Alger writings, copper scarcity, and a large Baker farm project with cement print stakes. Also noted are labor strikes in Brooklyn, press censorship in Manila, and a Newark taxation stance on street property and cables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otter
Horatio Alger
Mawhurst
9. C
New York
Dethia
Bom
Nazareh
Prenchton
Murphy
Arisona Ina Eleculor
Arizona
John van Houtuna
Maddon
Bay
Levy
Alger
Horacy Porter
Oregon
Fayerweather Will
Canton
Ohio
McKinley
Pennsylvania
Bethlehemt Hay
Kentucky
Lla
L. D. Tillyer
Dover Index
Edgar
Alexander McLean
Jersey City
Nous Prue Ma
Hudson County
William Heller
Jersey
McLean Way
Fred Funston
Kansas
Philippines
Widmunte
Baker Farm
Martii
Crutk
Ace
Charles Kunts & Bro
Philadelphia
Pes Argyl Talexs
Manilains
Otis Hae
Brooklyn Tapid Trust Company
Brooklyn
Tts
Newark
City Counnel of
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LFE
Tron Vontlares
Bill Alberton
Fran
Troisterview
Joe
Nanalhus
Albertson
Fiesti
Rene
Hhoseauhort
Alboertaun
Coxford
Catiuemucgud
Chivé
Sisi J
Alingpeetmney
Warren Raw
Don Ingard
Rawtey
Collis
Wishington
Clarks Anl
Tan
Anil
B. Stone’ Agilnat
Liarmony
Judie Shipman
Vallechars
Lanvey
Horda
Paddy Ryan
Davey
Paddy
Norra
Trogart
Lelie
Wiliam Kenney
Nobaken i
Washington Yard
Selusinge Bug
Tsalah
Newt
Shrope
Isaiah
Jong
Akury
Aga Rin
Mary
Linge
Asgurance
Shyu Lefe
Munterdon
Oak Grove
Flamington
W. Howard
Negever
Latte
Ar. Lake
Phain
Lehigh Valley
Phurare
Colored Church
Anid
Minong
Weoming
Westen
Strondaburg
Sori
Oia Perry
Anmm Hann
Hiram Perry
Suhovley’s Mountain
Wastinetore
Pneumond
Aiden
Petty
Vererable
Lawrence
Hann
Anderson
C. Fred Yaogger
John
Augustus
Lawrence Hann
Staywiyet
Port “Murray
Marilda ‘Hann
Clara Ruple
Port Collen
Aga Wite
Junction
Solas Trig
Willian Laudenberger
Ami Cood
Lackawanns
Elouse
V. By
Weaver
Dir
Laudenberger
Afr
Acorn Hoatel
Rusty
Aga
Benjamin
Port Golilen
Ibis
Monalia
V. Hilper
Pouriet Sea Infantry
Manila
Phat
Mangflald
Lodie
Puc
A. M
Nin
Teama
Soy
Lasses
Ate
SG Das
California
England
von Oe EE
Hackettstown
Wallball Bewta
Sherif
Mackey
John Regeneau
Horace Stokes
Welles
Sannel
Snyder’s Bay
John Rosencrans
Lawrence Kinga
Horeca Stokes
Agit
Hockenberry
Sibay
Hora
Phorquife
Waalington
Wario the Swift
Cornelius Aller
Allan
C. Reunuts
Laaketns
Ube
Rongosb
Tila
Batis
Adston
Attorne Crouge
Oyer and Torminer
Anuyder
Dhue
Middlesex
Bill of Perth Wiiboy
George AE
Fundy
Stda
Belever Depositare
Mardareday
Uiven Semegaels
Jacob T. Reed
Khia
Sclenten i
Piurschy
Gree
Sizhtseerk
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