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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1910
Page
6
The Bloomingdale region reports numerous visits by relatives and dignitaries, decoration day observances, and township meetings. Residents like Mr and Mrs J Edgar Hance, Mrs Frank Hawkes, and Captain Powers attend events. election matters and church activities are noted along with cemetery tributes for Civil War veterans.
Siplea of Imlaydate and Howard Oatman of Arlington visited relatives while others stayed on farms. Raymond Parcel from Dover spent part of Monday here with his wife and father. Amelia and Abram Pritts plus Gaylord Wamstey and family were seen locally. Weather featured a bright comet display with sightings near Wylday night, and a wedding at Tra Jaydale with Rev. Ward O Peabody officiating.
Mrs Jonnie Rapp visits Philadelphia area friends while Miss Mary Price spends two weeks with relatives in Allentown. Mr and Mrs Thomas Michiel of Jersey City host guests including Miss Eleanor Sinclair of Helland N Z. at Alonso Sailer’s family home. Union Sunday school elects officers as summer camp plans unfold with new cottages and visitors from nearby towns.
A stream of weekend visits and family gatherings is recorded with many names and places. Casper Custer and Merde entertain relatives. Lewlom Tush and Melville Buigh visit Brass Castle. Harry Mortman celebrated birthdays with family in Washington. Jerry Peett and his wife visit Arbans to see her mother. Philip Burd and child visit Mra Burd’s mother. Jaco Tush travels to Washington to stay with daughter Mrs Samuel Owkins. Florence and Lorena Hugh join Grace Harting of Stewartsville for a weekend visit.
Summer sale advertises strenuous merchandising with abundant stock. Lingerie dresses and wash suits featured as bargains for women and misses. Early investigation urged as space limits full listing, with emphasis on appealing prices and season clearance.
Fragmentary ad lists ladies chamois gloves corsets ribbons wash skirts and fabrics on sale. Items include Cast Brand bleach shots pillow shams calico and white batiste by the yard with prices noted in cents and dollars.
Advertising copy touts Figured Pongee Twill as a superior fabric for allmier dresses. It promises value and invites customers to inquire in store, noting the price of 48e per yard and urging shoppers to compare in person.
Promotion highlights Queen Quality for men and Walton for boys and girls. Two shoe specials include one lot women’s Oxfords priced to 2.00 and men’s at 1.39 per pair. Boys’ Oxfords also offered at 2.00 per pair.
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