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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
7
Obituaries, funeral notices, and brief social items from Newton and surrounding towns describe the passing of Alfred W Cooke and Miss Sarah Garth, mourners attending from Hackettstown, Dover, and Belvidere, plus church services and interments. Other items cover farm work, family visits, and local society updates in Warren and Sussex counties.
In a local scene at Pequest Valley Me, Edy Hielan Frey of Hastun Fisited Mra. and others gather amid a murky account of disputes. A verbatim transcript shows names like Mary Ayers of Pitera au Aras and references to a Saturday gathering, with unclear legal context and limited details.
The fragment suggests advice on treating early colds and the use of Scott's Emulsion as a preventive or cure. It notes that a cold may yield to early treatment but could become troublesome if untreated. Specific guidance on timing and remedies is limited by the fragment.
An ad piece promotes a remedy claiming to relieve colds with a product that inflates membranes improving throat and lung comfort. It suggests quick relief and medical sounding language while not naming a substance or company clearly.
Hainesburg notes report County Supt Atwood’s scrutiny last Monday. George Smith of Coldport returned home after visiting kin. Charley Raymor plans to visit his sister Mrs Hawkes in New York. A niece, Mrs Kerr, entertained relatives from Matkobord. Choir practice scheduled every Saturday night in the church basement. Grandchildren of Sarah Davidson visiting from Whim Gap. Changes expected in town as two boundary and rights of way matters unfold. Eugene Bock visited Washington for employment prospects. A hymn and sermon details, plus a medical ad for a pile cure, conclude the brief.
The snippet recalls Ackersons and Howard Koy with mentions of Miss Bdoo Rosh in Washington and Mrs. Rush. it references social visits, religious persons, and local families including Whitmore, Missourians, and Livonia. It also advertises Dr King's New Discoveries for coughs, claiming strong health benefits.
Village visitors and residents share weekend events and travel notes. Names of locals from Rockport Long Beldge Browyayyenue and Huckettstown appear with casual mentions of visits, guests, and outings during the week and weekend.
Mrs. Nunes Skludmore cared for Aire and Dingcolls Rev of, with visitors from Mesa and Winfield Dit Ne Lora. Mrs. Phoebe Ramsay passed away Sunday afternoon after about two weeks illness. funeral held at residence with Rev Condit, widow to mourn her loss with daughter Mrs War of Washington and two sons, aged 83. Yellow Creek cemetery burial. Community festival planned with schoolhouse repairs and new agency appointments for Lackawanna railroad line.
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