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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1904
Page
2
A vintage notice promotes prompt spring clothing service. It promises ready wear when needed and offers to call for and finish goods, applicable to Gentlemen's and Ladies wear. It emphasizes reliable completion of work during busy seasons and invites customers to help the shop oblige.
A humorous handwritten letter from Lafayette A. Bowers of Wilmington Del. discusses municipal ownership of water services and the local election in Mackettstown. It mentions Wittenhouse, Christine, Van Loss, and the Independent party, plus polling places and alleged political machinations, ending with advocacy for municipal ownership of services.
A fragmented local column reports on church activities. Randolph will preach next Sunday morning and evening in the Methodist church. Delegates to Newark Conference Laymen's Association are elected. The Toys' Brotherhood grows. members read papers on the pastor's sermon. Baptist services are announced with subjects for morning and evening. A social event by the B. society drew about 50 attendees. A warning about wary grocery sales to farmers is included.
The Warren County Masonic district meeting drew about 1600 members for the county lodge councils Malekiska No 4 Warren No 16 Liberty No 11 Jenny Simp No 97 and Monitor No 5. State officer J Frofang of Elizabeth State Council Secretary Wen iT Miers of Trenton Fergus A Dens ts of Princeton spoke. The county showed 3800 members in the state fund and $3387.35 gained in finances after withdrawing allegiance from the national council. Refreshments followed and the next meeting is planned for Port Murray in May.
The Court of Errors and Appeals upholds Sussex County Commission power to claim over 100 acres for public fishing and recreation. Andrew Albright of Newark appeals. court finds two valid grounds to set aside a net. The decision clarifies that public use must show utility, not mere sport, for eminent domain.
Representatives from a large woolen manufacturing company visited New Village seeking a site for a plant. They toured land owned by William G. Allshouse along ThaTsanc Warman lot and showed favorable impressions. The mountain spring on the site adds to its appeal for future development.
Fragmentary obituary notes the death of Mary Mackey at her residence in Washington county after a sister allegedly assaulted her. The record mentions spinal trouble as a contributing factor and lists surviving sisters and relatives. Funeral details are unclear due to garbled text.
A rural dwelling on the Dail Urere farm near Hope burned early morning while occupants were at home. Caleb Dvidge and family were inside. neighbors reported the blaze as the structure and contents were destroyed. Firefighters responded but could not save the building.
The notice lists residents and moves including Charis Vuskyr relocating to Knowlton on Wednesday and Mr and Mrs Gling Read with daughter EQh away Sunday. It mentions ongoing auction actions at Mr Eline Hendon and a weekly sale in the World era with local properties and families affected.
A Tiradoul resident praises Dr Kennedy's Solvent after sample use and three bottle purchase. He reports strong kidney relief and promises continued patronage if trouble recurs. He also suggests sending more medicine to supporters benefiting from the remedy.
Readable fragment notes linoleums offered at varied prices and signs listed with yard measurements ranging from 15 to 55 cents per yard. Includes multiple price points and yard references.
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