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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1913
Page
9
Fragmented text shows an administratrix sale of personal property with references to tools and household items. The legible parts mention items like plows and machines, with names garbled and unclear. The readable terms suggest a probate sale announcement for estate assets.
In Windsor Washington a board meeting addresses road repair and travel improvements. The discussion notes specific county roads and proposed improvements with attention to maintenance and funding. Local officials outline next steps and potential timelines for repairs.
Public sale of first class household goods on premises at 226 Tohascon Ave Washington beginning 7 am on June 1. Items include parlor furniture dining room set writing desk sewing machine typewriter books lamps kitchen table chairs beds trunks rugs and many other articles. everything in splendid condition. Auctioneer listed as acknowledgment of sale.
The article outlines a new method of choosing voters and a reform effort in Washington involving grand jury lists and an alphabetic juror system. It notes a cleanup day set for June and references past county political actions and public interest in the proposed measures.
A long contested baseball game pushed to 11 innings as the Washington team edged Belvidere. Key pitching and late rallies defined the effort with multiple players noted for pivotal plays and defensive saves.
In New Jersey county politics two contenders seek party nominations. Hopkins, county clerk of Sussex, runs as a Progressive with support in Warren and Bergen, aiming to challenge Hart in Bergen. Howitt plans a Governor bid as a Progressive Republican, promoting women’s suffrage and open-mark platforms amid a mixed statewide field.
A Washington notice urges residents with stomach and bowel trouble to guard against appendicitis. It promotes a simple mix of bark from Wackttorn and espeerine claimed to relieve sour stomach and constipation and ease stomach pain.
The church schedules Children’s Day observances for next Sunday with sermons on Christian Education followed by the Lord’s Supper and infant baptisms. Special music led by James Johnston’s orchestra accompanies afternoon and evening programs, with primary and junior departments presenting exercises. The week includes morning preaching by Professor F Nson and Liilavellie Sotiemer, and youth department recitations in the evening.
A portion of the article lists names of students and teachers associated with a school event held on a Saturday. The fragment mentions Washington area references and several family or community surnames, along with mentions of grammar classes and senior attendees. The text is incomplete but indicates school activities and participants.
Members of the Dmalre Cor not Band of Oxford express thanks for the excellent dinner and parade support. Mrs Geo and family thank many friends for kindnesses and tokens received during the recent observances and events.
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