Board Springs HACE Surprise Election Shakeup
The County Board elected new officials with Hatton Thatcher of Washington expected as director but defeated by Cutler 16 to something. George A Angle named as attorney. Elias J Mackay chosen County Collector after a tied vote. Dr G C Tunison of Oxford wins County Physician post. Hoagland also Oxford. jail physician reelected. Directors named Jones Hartzell Fleming. salaries set and plans for quarterly Collector reports discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chowan Freahaldera
Josaph R. Thatcher
Washington
Vettre
Augustus W. Onller
Hackattatown
Mer. Thatcher
Cutler
George ‘A. Angle
Wm. H. Morrow
Frank.a. Harrie
Angle
Dipole
William O'Niel
Michael McQaba
Oxford
Second National Bank of
Phillipsburg
Messrs. O'Niel
McQabo
Thay Meat
Namsa
Shipman
Carhart
A. A. Thompson
Stryker
Thompson
Hackettstown
Belvidere
Clark Fagat
Thomp- 40
G. C. Tuniaon
L. B. Hoagland
Awartaweller
Wm. Jones
H. M. Hartzail
Chas. Fleming
Wrehington
Wallington
Fle
Cyutlor
Thatcher, Lake
Kinney
Woolvarton
Genire
Casnochton
Wee
Luperial Council Sale Notice From Sao Myatle Slitine
Local notice from Luperial Council Nobles of Sao Myatle Slitine in San Branelsco California outlines a round trip sale from Washington to Saxtrata giaco or San Anpalos Cink. Travel details include June 10 through 14 with return to Healy BimLy Saga hue phar information to be provided by the bonekot agent Guy Adama and Agent Mowatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luperial Council
Sao Myatle Slitine
San
Branelsco
California
Ly & W
Uetote
Saxtrata
Giaco
San Anpalos
Cink
Washington
Healy BimLy
Saga
Hue Phar
Bonekot
Guy Adama
Diviste
Faveouger
Mowatt
e-Bt
Special Election Called to Fill Salmons Succession in 4th District
Governor Murphy announces a special election set for June 17 to appoint a successor to late Congressman Joshua Bairson in the old Fourth Congressional District. The law requires a writ of election within a specified window, with two leading candidates named including the late congressman's son and Senator Lewis J. Martin of Sussex County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soversige
Senata
House of the
ARO
Wien
Nn J
Congress
District 6
Oly
Congrossman
Lewis J. Martin
Sussex County
Colonial
Samos
Johnston
Los
Murphy Brying
Fal
Congressional Committee
Alea
Atla.m
Toonday
Waatdngton
N.J
Stax circulation milestone and local reader reach noted
The article lauds the Star's one year average circulation around April 1202, claiming unprecedented growth despite a small county population. It emphasizes broad local coverage, compares favorably to competitors, and notes numerous homes in a ten mile radius read the Sun weekly. Decatur case ends with jail sentence after beer theft confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Yaare Apo
Washington
Oxford furnace improvements promise 150 ton daily capacity
Will Spend H4 000 top Umpire Steel and Iron Company announces plans to invest about 40 000 dollars in improvements on the Oxford furnace with a new stack expected by August. Capacity should rise to at least 150 tons per day from 60. A five hundred ton furnace remains a future goal. Electricity from the Empire Power plant discussed for Oxford street lights. Carteret Iron Works leased by New Tron and Steel Co. plant to operate soon under Luther and two captains from Buffalo and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Top Umpire Steel & Iron Company
Thab.b
Oxford
Carteret Wil
Carteret Tron Farmea
Hnokala
New
Tron & Stéel Coa
Luthoria
Abtenton
Luther
Buffalo
Philadelphia
John 8. Gibson
Newark
Labher
Evaton
C. E. Williama &Co
Fifteenth Atreat
Easton
Reston & Northern
Norma
Tha Milla
Alamos
Opes
Volcano Devastates St Pierre Killing Thousands
A massive volcanic eruption in Martinique destroys St Pierre, killing about 35,000 residents and leaving the harbor in ruins. Relief efforts begin as Congress approves funds and ships head to the disaster zone. In nearby St Vincent more lives and property are lost, with over 1,700 dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinique
French West Indies
St. Pierre
Pompeii
Peles
Roddam
Alte
Deat
Wieset Frans
England
United States
Atrigkan City
Congress
Thous
St. Pierre Tau
Sa World Bogno
St. Vincent
Weank Wolf Purdouch Case Turbulent Court Session
Weank Wolf Purdouch the German farmer who shot lawyer Jobn H in the leg, was sentenced to five years in State prison. The Court of Pardons convened to consider his release, noting his mental condition and family hardships including eight children. The decision reflected concerns over welfare and possible lack of stable property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf Purdouch
aRrame Wvolf
Jobn H. “Dastile
Van
Sudden Deaths and Local Notices Chronicle May 1902
A compilation of obituary notices and community items from Washington area papers. Reports include the deaths of Mrs. Horence M. Young Thornton in Dix, a widower John W Thornton Mahten IL, and the passing of E H Dickerson of Kingston. Funeral details, family survivors, affiliations with Masonic lodges, and burial plans are noted. Also mentioned are a casualty at Mt Tabor and a blaze at a factory in Easton with loss estimated at 60,000 dollars, plus health department warnings about alum baking powders and local election notices from Trenton area officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Thornton
Dix
Thornton
Tha Ford
Ara
George 0Ung
Gast Church Struet
Leeds
England
Slay
Farollyyaheeen
George Fl. Young
Bolting
Washington Cemetery
Dickersoo
Kingston
Wrablegton
Ik Tedor
Morria County
Defory
Phr
Dickerson
Hoe
Bright
bin Wile
Bin
Elpgaton
Mt. Tabor
Wadneuday
Nlp
Dickersanty
Bopa
Lackawanna
Washington
Bre
Mary Perry
Washington Avenue
Mies Garris Howlatt
South Creore
Sore Mices
Eneland
Rockatray
Dover
Wiliam
Tabor
Slater
van Negs
Brooklyn
Five Years for Diamond Case Shocks Phillipsburg
Criming Court indictments reveal a sensational grand larceny linked to a diamond theft from a bank note pocket and a gambling device scheme. Frank Buttz and Charles Werkholaer face trial, with Bercaw’s ring missing after a slot machine incident. Several liquor cases end in acquittals as juries find evidence insufficient, while Henderson and Lott receive suspended or reduced sentences for assaults. The docket also notes reform school placement for a ten year old and court actions involving local residents and officials in Phillipsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delvidera
Prank Butte
Charles 8
Werkholaer
Phillipsuory
Boseland Axlaay
Phillips
Henry Bercaw
Avory
Bercaw
Frank Buttz
Beronn
Bute
Giamond
Werkheiser
Ahop
Haren
Buttz
Barcay
Horcan
Barcey
Abibe
Butts
Alphonso DeMeiler
Alpha
Aaron Kohl
Yaborn
DeMollier
Pressenter Angle
Johan Hendarson
Waxlington
Shrope
Washington
Stryker
Fort Murray
Wm. Smith
Philipsburg
von Yale
Shbrif Cola
Smith and Lott
Robert Woodward
Cobh
Architect DeRemer Wins Suit Over Sketches and Fees
The trial ended with Joseph B. DeRemer, an ex-Washington architect, and Clara Collins of Stroudsburg Pa. prevailing against L. D. Taylor for $1956.21. DeRemer claimed $50 sketches, $26 paid, 6 percent commission, and 21 percent on construction costs of a summer hotel addition, while the defendant admitted use of DeRemer's sketches to guide additions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B. DeRemer
Washington
Clara Collins
Stroudaburg
William A. Stryker
L. D. Taylor
Belvidere
DeRemet
North Dakets
Wif
Thae Potenactor
Delemer
Shipman
Imposing funeral for Congressman Salmon in Boonton
A large crowd attended the funeral salute for Congressman Joshua A. Salmon in Boonton. Notables including U S Senators Kean and Dryden and many congressmen traced the memory of the late representative with services at First Presbyterian Church and a Greenwood Cemetery interment, while wreaths and draped windows marked the town in mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressioun Salmon
Boonton
Showa
Wend Sticesman
Cocogreas
Joshua 8
Salmon
Fourth ‘District
United States
Kean and Dryden
New Hampabits
Indiana
Idaho
Washington
Georgia
Illinois
Texas
Missouri
Ohio
North Carolina
Warren County
Seretor Cornish
Messrs
David Bartron
R. P. Cum
G. C. Mountadale
Alexander McKelvey
Reformod
J. G. Jeroiemon
Hpiscopal
Rhs Poat
Bucker
Plaga
Greenwood Cemetery
Experts Visit Edison Plant On Daylong Philadelphia Tour
Five Edison era visitors from Philadelphia led by Thomas A. Edison toured the Edison Portland Cement Company plant near New Village. The 300 Institute of Mining Engineers members and their families toured the works, with a lavish reception and meals provided. The host group projected cement production beginning early next month as the plant nears full operation. A separate coal strike across Pennsylvania halted shipments, idling about 140,000 workers while miners and companies faced resolution negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Institute of Mining Engineers
Edison Portland Cement Company
New Village
Thomas A. Edison
Philadelphia
Edison
Eposita
Powerpaper
Pohatcolog
Buiding
Evea
Delmonleo
Sherry
Pennsylvania
Lackawanna
Delaware, Lackawanna & Weatern Coal Company
ANGA
Minera
John ‘Mitchell
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Board Springs
Hace Surprise
Board Freeholders
E. J. Mackey
Tunison County
Ante Thompson
Doratur
Decatur
Baetile
Pelee
Aland
St. Pierce Surfecs
Cready
Ire
Mahten
Dieber
Joh
Mt Tabor
Nahlor
Health Department of
New York
Vna
Health Department
Benish
Frank Butt
John Henderson
Trank Osburn
Pobaseohpe Township
Teageeatoy Angle
Couvle
Linu
Ian
Josh
Politicia
Jumes Johnston
Myr
Cal
Stewart
Mb Mowt
Joseph Mell DeRemer
Clara Collings
Usta
Lagmund & Sox
Banton
Pas
Mira
West
Dve
Mia
Laura Pettit
Sneith
Teveraly
Bata
Warranta
Cama Quick
Barerica
Alusso Houge
BS T
Basto
Tire
Paesipeyt
Washington, D. C
Jenning
Wsibtute
Glenn
Lucutlus-lke
Khoman Ul Uurerworr
Plant & Co
Nowark
N.ire
Unis
Rem Taok
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