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Newspaper

Washington Star

Location

Washington, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1897

Page

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Mysterious Disappearance Shocks Changewater Community

Tali Bowers a prominent Changewater resident vanished after an evening with family. Washington and local authorities organized a large search along rivers and mountains. telegrams and witnesses tied his movements to Easton and Belvidere. Family members, including sons Lafayette and John, rushed to locate him as investigators traced a possible river accident or intentional disappearance.

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Newark dinner for Democratic leaders marks a fiery Jeffersonian tone

A Newark annual dinner of the Federsonian Clun at Krueger Auditorium drew leading Democrats from the state. Speakers included Senators Daniels of Virginia and Smith of New Jersey, Attorney General Yonge, and Col. Price. Atkinson of Burlington challenged Republican misdoings and urged party unity as crowd reacted to calls for Thomas Jefferson’s principles.

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Opdycke Holds The Fort In Property Dispute At Town Hall

A jury trial at Town Hall on Friday resolved a tenancy dispute between M A Lanning and Archibald Opdycke over Lanning’s store and nearby premises. Lanning claimed Opdycke held under the original lease. Opdycke argued a 1896 winter agreement altered terms. The jury, after long deliberation, favored Opdycke, with the judge discharging the panel as nonunanimous.

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Borough Council Minutes Highlight Local Governance

The newly formed council held its first meeting. Mayor Vannatta urged harmony, urged itemized town appropriations, and directed fire department hydrants be checked. Re-elections included Bryant as Borough Treasurer and Jeffery as Borough Attorney. A surveyor will grade ungraded streams. Decoration Day funds were approved.

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Arbor Day Observance and Parades Highlight School Celebration

A Washington Arbor Day event features no tree planting in yards but 86 trees were planted nearby, 125 flower beds prepared, and 100 pupils attend essays readings and declamations. A street parade by primary boys, a drill corps led by Joseph Morrison and Harry Wright, and 25 visitors mark the day amid community remarks on Borough free delivery service history.

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