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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1904
Page
1
Recitations songs and drills celebrated by Mesdothian churches with Methodist and Presbyterian services. The event featured a large crowd, extensive child performances, choir pieces, solos, and a notable emphasis on Cradle Roll and primary department activities. Funds raised supported local school activities.
Washington advances in a foggy, error plagued game as Bunche’s miscues and a late rally by the visitors muddy the score. Key moments include Jeena’s bat, Purcell’s steady play for Washington, and strong shows by Kleekner and Cyphers Stoctener at the plate. The narrative notes misfields, a fourth inning surge, and remarks on umpire Allen’s conduct as the team previews upcoming matches in Stroudsburg and Dover.
In a rough game the Tipshning squad was shut out late, while Brown Sciele and Farrell led Varsity with strong pitching. Kinsey and Ridgley faced notable hitters, and Lafayette’s Kinsey delivered a solid effort though Lafayette fell behind. The match featured a mix of hits and errors as Lafayette pushed early but could not overcome the Comets by the final bell. Death notices followed, detailing the passing of Mrs. C. P. Cole, Sarah, wife of Christopher W. Cole, after a paralytic stroke and long illness at her home near Washington. Funeral plans were announced with services at her late home and burial in the local cemetery.
A distraught mother from Syrecise New York pursues her husband and an accomplice who abducted her four year old child. She tracked from Chester to Tigh Bridge and toward Columbia, hoping to overtake them and recover the child. She reports her husband living with two others and plans to continue the chase despite limited funds. Meanwhile a New Jersey insurance firm touts its Mutual Bone Life structure in Newark and a local agents note.
A dramatic account tells of a massive fish in a pond near Oxford that battled Fred Buckenmeyer and others as he tried to reel it in. The creature dragged gear, capsized a wagon, and caused significant damage under a bridge before finally tiring and surfacing.
A garbled 19th century notice outlines postal carrier duties and restrictions. Carriers must deliver only at patron request, handle packages personally, avoid delays, and ensure pay from the patron. Newspapers remain the sole exception for proper postage and county delivery within the publisher's county.
Judge Shipman of Warren County presented a $1,500 claim at a June board meeting of the late freeholders, with others denying bills until full itemization. County Collector John J. Darker was told to pay only orders approved by the board as a possible suit looms. A new lodge was formed as about 100 visiting members from neighboring towns attended the gathering.
A fragmentary ad lists items for sale including hats, parasols, shoes, and assorted goods with prices such as 31.98 and 82.08. The note mentions a weeklong sale and specifies arts and crafts related offerings.
New Jersey editorial leaders converged at the Kittatinny hotel for a three day meeting. Officers were elected including Mex Moraqt of Freehold as president and John W. Clift of Sanit as vice president. Prolific discussions covered association affairs, memorials, and reports from the treasurer as members praised the Mount Tammany area and the resort’s growing amenities.
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