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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1902
Page
2
A collection of short children’s anecdotes and curiosities from a 19th or early 20th century periodical. Topics include Huguenot tales of Bonnut and family courage, a raven’s power, a German professor’s monkey illusion, a child’s church gratitude, a boy’s melon gifting tale, a playful riddle, and a safety warning about a fireworks-like phosphorus experiment.
A fragmentary verse piece shows a fretful child with slow walk and chalk evoking school learning. The lines hint at growing wisdom, happiness, and fond play as he carries books home, the scene filled with noise and cries of youth.
Fragmented text discusses aging by body parts from birth to old age, noting organs like brain and kidneys change timing. It shifts to wildlife topics about a shark and dolphin comparison, then a springbok description, its gait, and instincts. It ends with a Pueblo belief about compass-colored deities and hunt spirits.
Tange Stockief a Belvidere laborer aged about 50, fell twenty feet from stone steps leading from the Pennsylvania railroad bridge to the pavement below after leaving a train at Belvidere station. He died the next morning after lapsing into unconsciousness. He left a widow, two sons and two daughters, and held two insurance policies including a $1,000 New York Life policy.
A scattered digest notes plans for the Taco Milne Co to move to Newton with a £30,000 loan request. Reports tell of a drowning near Stanhope, New Jersey, teacher salaries in the state, and Dr. Taliuago leaving an estate of over three hundred thousand with stocks. Other items cover a Flemington bigamy case, butter and milk prices, a burned Mt. Arlington Hotel, a Stanton 1819 letter republication, and reviews of congression al and foreign matters plus a Mennonite story.
The Mansfield Lodge No. 42 celebrated its anniversary amid heavy rainfall with nearly 100 members, families, and friends attending a two hour entertainment in the Todas room. The event featured phonograph selections from Lescha & Catlin Co., a recitation on Odd Fellowship by Miss Neattia Gulick, and remarks by Past Grand W. A. Stryker. Refreshments were served and further music and social time followed, with committee members named for organization and setup duties.
Foremost county officials push for a quarterly publication of financial transactions to replace the annual voluminous report. They argue modern forums improve readability, aid transparency, and boost land values along improved roads, benefiting both residents and the broader county.
Thomas Col loby of Townsbury sustained a severe scalp wound and shoulder contusions when a runaway team pulled a carriage from the barn to the station. He is hospitalized in Easton with injuries expected to delay work for weeks. employer Henry Whitewell, ill with cancer, had planned travel for an operation when the incident occurred.
WD Laubach Son of Baston Pa promotes carpet and rug departments with a notice for advance service, while a Saturday night riot near the post office ends with six men fined for disturbing the peace. Officer Shropa clears the scene and warrants are issued. the piece includes a local paint advertisement touting Colonial Paint and zinc lead formulas.
William Smith to open a renovated saloon on the basement level of the Washington National Bank building next Saturday. The former saloon in use for twenty years has undergone extensive renovations including new flooring walls and woodwork with plans for a metal ceiling. The bar will feature a 30 foot mahogany counter and new back bar plus beer taps and a Vienna coffee area. Rochester beer will be sold through William Van derbit’s brewing representative.
A farmer’s wife recalls summer fatigue and illness easing after using Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. The ad touts regularity, relief from draining, inflammation, and uterine trouble, with testimonial from Mrs John Dickson of Grentet Assiniboia Dist New Terra. The text promises a free copy of The Common Sense Medical Adviser and offers mail order details from Buffalo New York.
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