Tax Dispute in Oxford Township Splits Officials
Taxpayers face a lengthy battle over a $159,000 assessment on railroad property in Oxford Township. A settlement offer to indemnify the township failed amid disputes over attorney fees and a grand jury investigation into alleged malfeasance by committee members. The case entwines railroad interests, court actions, and local politics as voters seek resolution.
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Supreme Court
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Fire in Belvidere consumes Fourth Street church
Firefighters battled a blaze that gutted an early Saturday church on Fourth Street Belvidere. The alarm rang just after 3 30 am and by 4 am the interior was fully alight as rescuers sprayed two streams onto the structure. Parish assets valued at 3800 were insured for 2100 with potential purchase by the Baptist edifice trust.
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Fourth Street
Belvidere
Fire destroys church as repairs loom and rumors swirl
A large fire gutted the frame church building injuring a bishopric area. The rector Rev Geo H Young and family were unaware until alerted. Building insured for 2200, property value around 3600. congregation faces loss and may buy nearby Baptist church. Meanwhile rumors of bishop retirements and constitutional changes roil a church conference.
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Washington Baseball Club Elects Captain and Roster
The Washington Baseball Club held a meeting Monday night electing Miller Hann captain. The roster includes Grobe catcher McPherson pitcher John Botta first Aliler Hann second Clifford Parco third John Cox shortstop John Will left field Harry Christine center James Lance right field with Chie Cyphers Seymour Bevin Harry Cox as substitutes. Manager McNally and Captain Hann aim to field high quality baseball this season. The first game is set at home against Easton on Saturday, the 39th.
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Washington Baseballlub
Miller Hann
Tionss Grobe
McPherson
John Botta
Aliler Hann
Clifford Parco
John Cox
John Will
Harry Christine
Cantor
James Lance
Aubstitutes
Chie
Cyphers
Seymour Bevin
Harry
Wrought Iron Range Co. praised for Homa Comfort Rings purchase
Port Colden New Jersey May 1908 letters state that a customer bought Homa Comfort Rings from a wagon five years ago and reports it has proven durable with no repairs. The testimonial credits long lasting performance and ease of care, recommending the stove highly. Damien Slater referenced.
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Port Colden
N. J
Wrought Iron Range Co
Mr. and
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Damien Slater
Rockport
N.J
Wrought Iron Range
Harringtons clash over furniture sale ends in courtroom
Scranton and Belvidere scenes shuffle as Harrington and Dr Cox dispute ownership of firm goods. Justice Creaveling orders delayed possession after a belated defense. Harrington along with associates leave without the property. Harrington, now in Scranton, defends his embezzlement claims, while ongoing indictments loom.
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Justice Creaveling
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Scranton
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New York
Chicago
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Cox
Warren County
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New Council Formed as Mayor Dawes Names Committees
The new common council convened Monday evening as Mayor Dawes announced committees and discussed anticipated expenses. Borough officers were elected for the coming year and constables were chosen. Council member Curl did not attend. The Mayor cited a sore throat and postponed an inaugural address.
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Curl
Common Connell
Bingor Dawes
Scayona
Couneiloian
Life of Washington banker Judge Enna Ends at Belvidere
Ex Judge Philip H Enna longtime figure in Washington society died at his home No 16 Belvidere about 2 pm last Monday. A respected life, he was near eighty and had been frail with heart trouble. He helped organize and served as cashier for the First National Bank of Washington, marking a long public service career.
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Freedmen’s Southern Aid and Educational Society
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Chicago
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Tragic crime case unfolds in Stroudsburg precinct
In Stroudsburg Stroudaburg area a young woman Lydia Holler from Danville faces charges after a February 15 incident. A coroner's inquest and preliminary hearing drew a large crowd as prosecutors alleged mortal harm to an infant. Detective Shafer leads the inquiry with witness testimony from Samuel Dolan and hotel staff at the America House.
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