Empire Iron and Steel plans to expand resources
Rumors say Empire Iron and Steel Co plans major development of Beaton resources and a new modern plant at Oxford, with talks of extending the narrow gauge railroad to a new site. Management remains tight lipped as preparations start on depots, foundations, and brick work while workers relocate for material shortages and possible out-of-town hires.
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Oxford
Empire Iron & Steel Co
Hna
Beation Ha
Ablis
Empire Plent
New York
Foros
STAN
Race Ab Oxford
Pequest
Bnersy
Tha Sta
Thia Company
Jackson Valley
Aod
Tdea
Washington
Thoas
Orford
Priic
Empire Steel
Vg Tt
Ates Trust
Thors
Gths
Marriage Promises and Public Notices Stir Butteville
A disputed marriage in Warren County ends when the groom fails to appear prompting a $6000 damage suit and $1000 bond. The tale includes much local talk, indentured labor, and a potential plant move by Drilt Co of Elaton, with Easton neighbors urged to attract industry and jobs for 1300 employees and over three quarters of a million dollars in wages.
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Lageraoll-Sargeant Drilt Co
Elaton
George R. Elder
Easton
Washington
Ex-Prosecutor Stryker to Represent Licenses Applicant
Ex Prosecutor wm A Stryker acted for George Archields applicant for license at Port Mortia. A remonstrance blocked granting and hearing consumed the day with witnesses summoned from Washington. Judge Vresland will decide Friday. Eliphalet Hoover’s license at Netcong also slated for Stryker's defense. A large crowd and many racing entries are planned at Huckettstown Delving Park Decoration Day with four races and numerous entrants.
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Wm. A. Stryker
Courleson
George Archields
Port Mortia
Vresland
Eliphalet Hoovar
Stryker
Washington
Trotthig Wath
OB. M. Cox
Thia Price
Lesa
Huckettatown Delving Park
Ora
Cox
Ellen W
Jag TZ. Shields
Wasington
Bare Paarke
Louki Pakadaka
Faob
Freeholders debate Allamuchy road bids in 128 day plan
Bids for the Allamuchy to Hackettstown road, 28 750 feet long and 12 feet wide, were opened by the Board of Freeholders. Salmon Brothers led with 21024. H, James C. Stanley second at 23756.97, Wright & Linda Tay 25004.77, DM. J. Blnk of Rockaway offered 98400.50 for trap rock. Project includes 11000 cubic yards earth and stone removal and 35393 square yards macadam with 120 working days to complete.
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Salmon Brothers
Ledgewood
N. J
James C. Stanley Orange
Wright & Linda Tay
Orange
DM. J. Blnnk
Rockaway
Tts
Allamuchy
Hackettstown
Fallowal
Wattera
Thatcher
Wartzell
Jones
Thompson
Woolverton
Henderson
Case
Stocker
Laire
Carhart
Kinney
Dimmick
Thowspaon
Welder
Conoree
Flemfog
Mtohoi
Park
Vannalta
Mitchell
Hoover
Biscellaneous
Wibever
Townsend
Conte
Conover
Avera
Power House Damage During Lightning Strike
A severe lightning strike damaged the power house at Plane No. 7 on the Morris canal west of Awa. Tender James Dilley was nearly struck but escaped serious injury. Windows, door frames, and walls were wrecked while splinters scattered through the structure. A wide view of the event attracted onlookers, with some reporting deafness in a ear that subsided within days.
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Plane No
Worria Canal
Fower
Morris Canal
Awa
James Dilley
Power House
Dalley Raye
Bames
Dalley
Rev Audley J Bliss to Receive Divinity Degree Today
The article notes Reverend Audley J Bliss is to graduate with a Doctor of Divinity degree today from Drew Theological Seminary after an education spanning Brattleboro Vermont Middlebury Vermont and Drew Theological Seminary. He prepared at Poultney Vermont and entered Drew in 1898 completing his studies. He previously served in Bridenport Vermont and Palfander Newark Conferencian before his appointment to Junction by Bishop Fors.
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Drew
Sioners
Audley J. Bite
Beninard
Poultney
Briddlebury College
Middlebury
Fors
Endorsement Split on County Asylum Plan in Warren Hunterdon
Warren and Hunterdon counties debate county asylum care costs with the Warren board approving 16,000 for alms house care and Hunterdon approving 20,000 while both argue state institutions drain local taxpayers. Committee notes chronic cases and criticizes existing state care as costly and inefficient, urging local alms house with an insane ward to reduce expenses and keep treatment at home.
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Warrens County
Hunterdon County
Notready
SIA
Morris Plain
Hanterdon
Warren County Board
Hunterdon Board
Aphyeletan
Jagane
Europe
Eros
Warren
Thair Hwo
Morria Planing
Bubit
Warran
Hunterdot
Delaware
Gottitah Bharis
Murderer Kane Captured In Hunterdon County Trial Promised
Tanac Mitchell a Florida fugitive is brought back to Flemington Jail charged with the Kane killing. The shooting followed a barber shop assault after a dispute at the Postal Telegraph Company offices. Pidcock reportedly paid a fine. grand jury indictments failed twice. Also noted is the death of John Nier near Washington and background on Rev. Richardson Gray, M D, a minister and former medical missionary.
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Tanac Mitchell
Hunterdon
Florida
New Jersey
Flemington
Fineman
Kane
Pental Telegraph Co
Lanck
Wituhell
James N. Pidcock, Jr. Iie
R. 0
MacKilarary
Postal Telegraph Company
Pidcock
Mitchell
MecKilllarary
Mackillarary
Hunterdon County
Mathillibrary
Kana
Poaty Telegraph Company
Wunele Jennny" Nier
Washington
John Nier
Mr. Niet
Bia
Germany
Co. K
N. J. Vols
Aime
GA. R
Pallbusrera
St. Joseph's Cemetary
Borough Council Adjourned Meeting Hears Delinquent Tax and Garbage Plans
Mayor Johnston presided as borough council met Monday night to tackle overdue issues. The session approved the regular $50 monthly allowance to Washington Stexmar Co for janitorial needs at Town Hall. garbage-collection arrangements and a dumping-ground proposal were discussed amid contracts and property claims.
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Johnston
Washington Stexmar Co
Sameel Rinehart
Rinenart
Jacob Smith
Bondanen CG
F. Staates
John Hagen
Dacar Hendershot
William Barreo
C. F. Staates
Joseph O.thompson
Elipualet Hoover
John Hagan
Joseph C. Thompson
Jamea Nolan
Harry Knowlee
Charlea N. Shropa
Constable
Bondamen
Hiram W. Alleger
Silas Shields
J. van -Bosa
Astall
Charles Miller
Jeffery
Bose
Boss
Frosholder Thatcher
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Peat
Connecticut
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New York City
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Sale Ab al Storea
J. Hy Asher & Co
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Raplanatio
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Masten
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Rev
Audley
J. Bliss
Star
Lars
Negro’ Milwhodl
Tydas
Richardson Gray
Broadway
Somerset County
Newark Academy
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Presbyterian Hospital
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Chrystie Baird Big Stok Co
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Wil Be
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Oye
Boss Wama
David Bartron
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