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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1904
Page
2
Public notice states Humphreys Witch Hazel Oil provides relief for piles. One application promised immediate relief and possible permanent cure for external internal fissures and fistulas. Prices listed 250 30e and 80.00 with orders mailed free to Deigates, New York.
From neighboring counties notes list residents plans and events. James E Emich of Bamburg hopes to protect opera hours. J E B Williams of Newton takes charge of Dover Ford Era. county fairs scheduled for August 16 and 20 at Lak Grinne and Flemington. Local businesses move. Sharp of Stockton to open a bakery in Filmington. The First National Bank of Clinton cuts capital stock to 50 000. Various farm incidents and thefts reported. bridges and sewer plans discussed. school site purchases in Sandyston. law and taxation disputes surface.
Paxiness Ian opens for the season. Flan ders M. E. church Aug 17. Socktong factory begins with 25 workers. Sheep holdings dominate at Warren county with over 200. Accidents and deaths include Almond Dann and Arn Burdge. Church excursions to Cranberry Lake set for July 14 and ongoing wagon tours. Rail, water, and woolen mill plans surface. thefts and vandalism touch Budd Lake stores. a new trolley line from Easton to Martins Creek is planned. Delaware River wardens confront a violent incident. Glen Gardner to host a large concrete sanitarium building with expandable plans.
General news notes report a staged express robbery near Butte Montana by bandits on the Northern Pacific road. They escaped with 340,000 in money and valuables. The itemized content includes stamps and politics while noting voter counts and demography in major cities. A travel party from New Jersey plans an extended summer voyage to St Louis and New Orleans. A double banked whaleboat project aims to cover around 100 miles a day.
A damaged notice warns against sale or distribution of soda, milk, or beverages. It lists financial penalties and possible imprisonment for violating the act. The notice names CHAS. THOMPSON, Woodward, and June 14, 1904, as authorities and dates.
Fresh testimony pours in proving King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds superior. A Virginia resident reports three years of bronchitis cured after using the remedy. It also treats lung and throat troubles, pneumonia and grip. Sold by J. N. Jenking druggist with trial bottles free and a one dollar size.
NJ briefs report zoning changes in Newark and Trenton, G A R encampment in Asbury Park elects James Atwood as late Commander, Attorney General Sivay24 buys land and camps at Wildwood in July, Standard Oil asks tax board to cut real estate assessment, Supreme Court backs lower court on election officer pay, Mendham post robbed of 250 dollars, laggawa?na station safe opened with hammer, shad season poorest on record with 16 000 caught, state county care costs table ranks Camden Monmouth Sussex Warren, Judge Bersia criticized by lawyer Scovel’s appeal to higher court, and small chances of $50.
A dubious coupon promotion promises half price on Dr Howard's constipation medicine at F N Bjetking drugstore in Paterson area. The banner hints a refund to satisfied buyers and references local court records. The mixed text also alludes to ongoing examination of Pajet county records and prior graft concerns.
The piece outlines using the Strong Jaw of 1602 to expand county control by creating a seven member board of thresholders under a new election. It notes Francis J. Swayze will assume a judicial post tomorrow, succeeding Justice Hendrickson, and residents expect a kinder approach but fear disappointment from the change.
The Central Road at Whitsnouse transferred operator John W Van Syckla to Bound Brook Junction. Rail crews work on a tunnel at Manunkachunk while freight trains on the L and Hy road collide near Sparta Junction injuring cars and blocking tracks for hours. Community events include Children’s Day, a Sunday Lebanon service, and school board debate about budget and hiring practices. Local residents visit relatives, auctions planned at the hotel, and a funeral marks the death of Almond Dann broker.
Pupils from Bridgeville Grammar Grade at Oxford High School May 1 and 20 passed the examination. Florence O Butler J Arthur Kenney Frank A Hoyt and Grace L Anderson receive Grammar Grade diplomas entitling entry to any high school in the state. Credit to the teacher for guiding them through the exams.
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