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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1911
Page
12
An extended Ford promotion highlights the Model f design praised for built in magneto ignition, simple transmission, and flexible semi ellipsoid springs. Claims include vane steel construction and an oiling system that feeds down to all bearings. The piece notes more than 6,700 Ford automobiles sold during May.
A sprawling local report notes county events in Dover and Morris County with education matters and a petition drive. It mentions the election fallout, board members, and a school opening alongside infrastructure and public notices.
Fragmented text reports on community happenings including a shipwreck recovery plan near Cape May, a buried obituary for Mrs Catharine Bent, mention of Dr Pal Benn of Hackettstown, a proposal for a long regional road with 80 miles planned, a Phillips feature jubilee, parish efforts in Anton re ware, and various local figures and gatherings across Hunterdon and Warren counties.
The article notes ex governor Stokes accompanied by his father traveling to Harper for the coronation. It mentions public figures, charity fêtes, and local attention amid a political climate. Details about finances and riverside bridges are discussed in relation to regional governance and cross-state concerns.
A garbled OCR passage references figures such as Andrew Caregh and Hidelphia surgeons, noting a weeklong event, a surgical procedure, and an invention tied to tree felling and patent activity. It mentions locations like New York and Berit, and touches on patent activity across Germany and Britain.
A garbled railroad note mentions track conditions and a derailment near Halnesburg Junction on the Susquehanna line. It reports injuries to David Levine and an individual named OBrien, with unclear local details and dates.
Sunday visits and gatherings mark a community week in Washington and nearby towns. Families including Castner, Caktner, and Knoeppler share meals and attend church services in shared social circles, with weddings and birthdays noted among friends and relatives.
Ant Grove and surrounding towns share a weekend of social visits and church activities. Guests include Mrs. Alvaly Sliker and Mrs. Carpenter of Mount Bethel, with gatherings at the Vannalin home and Mr. and Mrs. Beaty relations. A horse loss by lightning near Turmer is noted along with various Sunday visits to neighbors and relatives.
Miss Mary Richarda of Dover visited Miss Mary Price on Sunday. Mrs Jennie Rapps spends several days with relatives at Holland. Miscellany notes list visitors, moved households, and local social activity with names such as Harry Selultz and Captain Garey of Bas ton. The piece records community greetings and personal notices.
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