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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1902
Page
7
An 19th century style advertisement promotes Dr Greene's Nervura as a spring health and beauty cure for women. It claims better vigor, clearer complexion, rosy cheeks, and youthful energy, attributing these to the blood and nerve remedy from Dr. Greene of Fifth Avenue New York. The copy urges readers to consult Dr. Greene personally or by letter at no charge.
A dealer touts the store as offering the largest up-to-date assortment with prices from 10 to 20 percent less than elsewhere. It lists 17 patterns chosen for their proven reputation for quality and public familiarity.
Local column reports social events at Lutheran and Presbyterian churches, notes on Christian Endeavor activities, recoveries from injuries, and upcoming board appointments. Mentions Red Men hospitality, town highway planning, and a Palm Sunday appearance by local residents. Includes a testimonial for Electric Bitters from Lancaster and local drugstore ad.
In Marksboro on March 23 a notable church gathering saw 34 members united in the church and baptisms performed during winter meetings. The pastor Rev J Burtt conducted funeral services for Mrs Hampton Kerr in Newton. Local thefts target turkeys and chickens, with several farmers reporting losses. A large Easter program is planned for March 20, and residents noted visitors from nearby towns.
Junction events include a Baptist church lecture by Mr Parker of Phillipsburg on The Power of a Sure Life. Epworth League plans a March 28 fair with supper, candy, ice cream, and parsonage rent funds. Several residents relocate houses, return from trips, and family news fills the week.
A stray red beagle hound with torn muzzle bites sheep at Edward Butter’s farm before being shot. Reuben Searles faces grave illness. Local residents like Slater Bangbart and Clarence Bangbart chase a dog, while farmers Thresh rye and note thefts at several homes. Robberies reported at multiple places with no arrests yet.
Broaday diary items report Peter Meguire moving to Hroomabury and Frank Hourd relocating from Port Calden, Miss Annis Mettler visiting Braaksville, Rev Gray organizing a Mission Reading Club at the parsonage, and sickness notices for Mrs. Hockenbury of Washington. Sunday services include a union meeting with an Easter sermon and address at 7 20. Visitors include Miss Dua Wolverton, Mr and Mrs M Wolverton, and Mrs. Bertha Scherp from Dover.
Hope town committees held their first meeting in Aaluraay. Franke Kerr sworn in as Town Clerk and Garrett Howell as Surveyor of Highways by Township Attorney KR M Van Yorn. Overseers appointed for Hopa and other districts include Fletcher Bailey, Wesley Barlow, Acoreo LaRucy and more. Merchant S. A. Seals was in New York buying stock. Henry Hoyt visited with his sister. Edgar C. Albertson plans a hog house and apple storage. School exhibition planned for April. A Alberteon elected trustee over Seals. James J. Cooke named Board president. Daniel Moard secretary. Public vote on a 200 tax failed with only eighteen ballots. Church program and a notice for March 23–24 events announced along with sermons by Rev W S Bassett and others.
George Ayers of Plainfield is praised by his parents Mir and Mrs Nelson Ayers. Miss Floseio Martenis of Reakport is tied to grandparents Air and Mrs George Martenis. Mrs Archibald Skinner returned to Newark after a week with her son William. Mrs Ayers returned home after visiting her husband’s parents. Mrs W H Beata and son of Danville were hosted by Miss Katia and Carrie Mitten. Mr and Mrs Wo Skinner visited. B B Howell lost a valuable work horse last week. Thomas Young bought a sad tumb of Nelson Ayers adjoining his land in Peters burg. Mr Sidoner bought a work horse. Nelson Ayers injured a hand while sawing. John Gardott moved from Ketcham property at Beatyestown. Israel Ayers moved to Vienna. Mr Wheeler left Greanville to farm for Geo Gray. Thomas Clawson took possession of Charlea Parker’s farm and Parker will board with Clawson.
An advertisement claims that proper feeding, like grain for horses, makes children rosy and energetic. Scott's Emulsion is described as adding richness to diets, improving appetite and digestion, and helping ordinary food nourish better. It invites readers to request a free sample.
Having removed my furniture and carpet stock to the second floor of my big building at 42 East Washington Avenue and leasing the first floor to another business, I am positioned to sell goods lower than ever before. I have a wide reputation for low prices and my stock is all new, embracing a broad selection.
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