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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1903
Page
2
A lengthy personal column lists numerous neighbors visiting, hosting tea, and attending events across towns like Precebtown, Montclair, Budds Lake, and Bath Beach. It records hospital notes, illnesses, travel to New York, and family gatherings involving Cyphers, Fromes, Waller, Hendershots, and Loomis families with neighborhood social life and local incidents.
The Catholic fair at Opera House Hall concluded Saturday with a pantomime and vocal numbers by local youths led by Genevieve Kavanaugh. Awards from the sale included items donated by Washington Fire Co and town merchants. proceeds support the fair’s charitable aims. Also reported: Burglary at Joseph Fulper residence. jewelry and money missing, with unclear method of entry. Funeral for Mrs. Mary Deremer held at West Fourth Street home. death due to long illness. News notes list local residents visiting, and a tribute to the New York World’s anniversary edition.
A Willow Street accident involved a street sprinkler team and a five year old boy, Romaine Wintermute, who was briefly injured when lines tugged and the horses bolted. Wintermute escaped with a minor head cut. a horse was scratched and the sprinkler damaged, but no severe injuries reported. Separately, Charles Cook of Free Union died, and Harriet Hawk Alton of Shilos died after paralysis and illness. Funeral plans for Hawk-Alton noted in Hope Church notices.
A letter from Cooperstown references D T McGown and paint durability, arguing Devoe Lead and Zinc is longer lasting than white lead. It mentions Uncle Tom’s Cabin showings, Port Colden School teacher Arthur Larson resigning for Pompton Plains, and local social events, deaths, and medical testimonials. Missouri?
All ready for warm weather with a fine collection of straw hats. New shapes, black and white weaves, sen net braids, and Manila straw styles for young men and men over forty. Prices range from about 1.25 to 4.00 with popular Alpine, Sennet, and Porto Rico hats featured.
Warm weather approaching and stock of boys Balbriggan shirts and drawers in various sizes at 25 cents each. Lisle thread underwear, light white fabrics, blue ribbed options, also 25 cents. Styles include shirts and drawers, sizes up to 46, aimed at comfort in heat.
A local clothier proclaims fancy Cheviot suits in dark mixtures and light colors as the stylish choice for young men. Serge and two piece boys suits, double breasted coats, double seats and knees, range in sizes 8 to 16 with emphasis on value and service.
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