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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1921
Page
1
The trustees authorized a road construction contract through the borough amid debate. Officials said funds from 1922 were allocated, with concerns over cost and delays raised by a local commission and residents.
The readable portion references Warren and Orenk boards and an evening event. Details are garbled with names and dates unreadable, making a concrete summary difficult.
A county Farm Bureau meeting highlights women volunteers engaging in extension services and home crafts. Mrs Catiwetne Griebel promotes courses in dressmaking and domestic tasks, with plans for demonstrations and community outreach across several towns. The event also notes support from Mr Castro and others, aiming to extend farm family services countywide by August.
Handietated towels open on Lind avenue and State street duet offering automobile repair work. A pushing tank is provided for customers and the shop aims to handle all types of car repairs.
The article outlines an open house plan for Williams and discusses major construction funding. It notes state allocations, projected costs, and timelines for highway and crossing work. Officials expect a total state appropriation of $50,800 with prior year spending around $45,000 and plan to begin work near Diurlatt's crossing toward Now Village.
A prisoner escaped from the local jail after authorities faced a tense pursuit. Police and a posse chased the escapee through streets near Bank Street and Raglan, with reports detailing a dramatic break and subsequent manhunt across the town. The fugitive, identified as William, was last seen near East Washington Avenue, prompting a borough-wide alert.
The article discusses New Jersey and nearby states debate on highway maintenance and the public’s role in keeping state roads in proper condition. It references interstate traffic, vehicle restrictions, and the responsibility of states to ensure safe transit paths amid varying regional practices. It cites examples from New Jersey and adjacent states and mentions parallel concerns in New York Delaware Connecticut Virginia and others.
In a confusing notice the Delaware bulge between Kasten and ValUpsbunge is described as free to travel onAvisuak 1. Phones are being prepared for a large celebration with plans for a government funded event and a hoped for thousands of dollars to cover costs.
A heavily garbled text fragment mentions several names and locations such as New York Morristown and various persons. The readable parts are sparse, with many unclear terms and nonsensical sequences, offering little cohesive narrative or verifiable details.
Eng Vetter reports on White Township road work and spending in a township committee meeting. He analyzes proposed routes and costs, notes road conditions, water rights, and potential bonds while urging prudent use of funds before approving a public works bill. The piece references Campbell and local residents and cites scores from a recent game.
A muddled report from Badlaville covers multiple matches and club activities. Nearby towns such as St. Peter’s Referehaeh and Guliaville Ave feature disputed contests, while a delegation plans a round of visits around Grobey. Community groups including Taratiet Bunda prepare events in late August with local businesses listed in a fragmentary directory.
Fragmented notice outlines a postmaster resignation and potential replacement details. Mentions Horace Lahey and Gatun as related figures with references to election timing and upcoming appointments. The text is garbled with OCR errors but centers on postmaster duties and succession.
Fragmentary report recounts a community dinER listing and related events. Mentions Washington Band gathering, references to local stores and residents Benjamin Wowthy and Will Shutor, with scattered names and places in a midweek context.
Unclear transcripts describe a push to revoke or alter jury service for numerous women. The text mentions broad opposition to women serving on juries and references a commission or officials considering changes.
In Warren County the battle for county freeholder seats intensifies with multiple candidates across parties. Names such as Wys. Grant Shoemaker and Mert Crale of Flemington are mentioned along with figures like Dr CO. W. Smith and Sam Stout as potential contenders. The assembly race also features several hopefuls and party maneuvering ahead of the next year’s elections.
A fragmented notice announces a public sale by Davis & Son at 6 Wastington Ave, containing garbled text but indicating items from a variety store and theater related mentions. The readable line references an upcoming sale on Friday and includes the address and shop names like Meyua's Variety Store.
Frederick Forsen known as the Oxual tier was electrocuted at F80 Trxiday night by the State Prison at Wropton. He was executed for the murder of Leyty McQuonnell, a farmer from Islalextown Township, after confessing to the crime during the trial and subsequent appeals. The case drew out over days as prosecutors and defense argued over new evidence and potential stays, with Forsen spending his last hours consulting with his spiritual adviser and expressing peace.
The Methodist Sunday School group and friends departed from Washington avenia with bundles and gear, trekking through hot dusty towns to a promised land near William's Grove. Settlers carried goods and cookware while rain showers cooled the journey, amid songs and prayers along the way.
A local soda fountain advertises drastic price cuts with drinks reduced from 10 to 1 cent and some items from 23 cents to 1 cent, claiming overall savings of about 60 percent. The notice invites patrons to visit William's Opera House Pharmacy Leet and Burnet Walter’s Unlo & Piisnsburg for demonstrations and the discount products.
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