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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
1
An extended article surveys higher education, local church activities, and civic events. It notes debates on campus improvements, church planning in Hackettstown, and community fundraising efforts including a substantial pledge drive. The piece mentions key figures and institutions in Philadelphia and Washington as well as local names, meetings, and upcoming events.
Fragmented text presents a collage of names and scenes including Washington figures, juries, and historical hints. The garbled phrases suggest a satirical or reflexive piece about public events and personalities, though specifics are unclear.
The burglar, identified as a man from a coal storage plant, entered the wrong house after drinking and was pursued by residents. The incident ended with the suspect restrained and authorities notified. Payment details show twelve union carpenters received a day’s fare totaling $3.00.
Mrs Isaac Morgan will assume permanent control of the Alonzo Bryan farm at Port Colden end with the help of her two grown sons and daughter. The Morgan family plans to relocate here and manage the business, following approval from Mr Bethel. Compressed air cooling is advertised alongside barber services at Kinney's Barbet Shop.
A rough draft notice outlines a writers gathering in New York City with the Catskill region participation. The event features city officials and editors meeting on a Saturday morning to discuss the agenda and local interests.
A fragmentary note appears to describe a past event or suggestion involving a person or group, with unclear details and garbled phrasing. It hints at a plan or proposal linked to a year and a waiting period, but essential names and places are unreadable.
Eugene Stow a young colored man and Wendot guilty to stealing pennies from a pool rack. Each received fourteen months in state prison. Falward Bieler a thief got a year in the same place. George Danae of Manafield fined 1500 dollars and costs for assault and battery. William Fulmer of PHMMpsburg faced assault and battery with penalties set at 25 dollars and costs. The court adjourned to the next Thursday. Jacob Cast ney faced forgery and cruelty charges.
A fragmented review recalls historical local matters including court figures and real estate, mentioning Inverness, Washington Cemetery, and the 1712 notice of a missing person in New Village. Names such as Andrew Tinlshizer and Wulabizer appear amid scattered references to elections, banks, and public notices.
The fragment describes Bryan's Green Houses at The Height during a busy season. It references cultivation, garden work, and various horticultural activities and challenges faced by growers, with scattered notes on plant care, labor, and market conditions.
Fragmented OCR traces reveal a dense mass of names places and events. The text references individuals such as Mere Rawle Major 8 and John K Cooke alongside locations like Washington and Delaware. It hints at retirement news, transportation reports and upcoming society events, all conveyed in a period newspaper voice.
A rambling local sports note covers baseball performances, arrests, a Baptist service, and wedding arrivals. It mentions teams, venues, and players with scattered names and events, highlighting a town-wide sports and social scene with mixed details.
An extensive ceremony in a public square celebrated Veterans Day with speeches by Rev. Cline and Gov. Stokes. Attendees recalled war service lasting forty five years and paid tribute to the fallen at the monument. Citizens expressed pride and gratitude.
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