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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
9
Local social column records guests and visitors from Newton Hackettstown and East Orange. Families including Cooke Kerr Maybury Wildrick Bennett and others attend funerals visits and church events while exchanges of condolences and remembrances are noted.
Fragmentary text references individuals such as Mr Karr Hoge and Miss Ayu Elms with mentions of disasters in San Francisco and a Calgary-like incident. The passage is garbled with many unreadable words, making precise events or dates impossible to determine.
The season’s early chill warns that a first cold may be mild with prompt treatment, but a second one tends to linger and be more troublesome. Scott’s Emulsion is suggested as both preventive and curative to avoid risky delays.
An old medical ad claims Boots Emulsion fights colds by soothing throat membranes and reducing inflammation. It promises quick relief and a cure for cold symptoms.
A jumble of local notices records weather, church events, road work, and personal updates across Belvidere, Vienna, and Brass Castle. It mentions residents visiting relatives, school and medical society notes, farm losses, and a short obituary. It also notes a new water tower project completion and community meetings.
County Superintendent Atwood speaks to residents last Monday. George Smith of Coldport visits his sister Mrs. Margaret Kintz and relatives. Charles Raymor entertains sister Mrs. Hawkey of New York. Epworth League anniversary planned for Sunday night at the church. Mr Harry Kerr hosted brothers Everye and Miron of Mapleboro. Drill schedules and boundary discussions noted. Mrs Sara Davidson hosts five grandchildren from Wind Gap. Changes expected in town over the next two months regarding rights of way and boundary lines. Dos secured employment for Winl ington’s whey. Rheumatoid ailment treated with Liniment claims. Druggists authorized to sell Bind money cure.
Community notes mention Mr and Mrs Attwrt Ueyarst Wilbur and friends at Huckettslowh on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Hankinson and son from Huckettstown attended gatherings last week. Local families, dances, and social events are briefly described with names such as Zellurs, Beacty, Godfrey, and Stewartisell.
The fragment reports a funeral service for Phoebe Rawey with burial planned at her late residence, attended by family and friends. It notes Elizabeth Lundy returning home after winter with relatives and mentions other family members and a preacher at the service.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a festival day at a town in which Ren Snytur and Levi Woolever are mentioned, along with various local names and a cornet band. The text references a festival afternoon program and community actions, but many words are garbled.
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