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Newspaper

Washington Star

Location

Washington, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1904

Page

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Council Deliberates Street Work and Water Debate

Citizens hear heated council meeting over sprinkling franchise and street repairs. Officials discuss Ninehouse fire truck quarters, road grading bids, and a plan to consolidate fire apparatus in an upgraded borough building. Speaker Mr Snyder and Star editor face questions as residents weigh water service and development issues.

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Sprling Trachuate at the Wares mvs Woieen'a Cheisthiy Craireyy

The event featured lectures and exhibits on aggle tech, with notable speakers including Mes. Smith, Mes. Johnston, and Mes. Aug Robeson. Officials led by Mrs. Sunderdic organized the display and addressed attendees in Hlalstawn.

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May Station Shifts Pusher Engines to Washington HQ

Reported rearrangement moves several pusher engines from Hackettstown toward Washington. Three engines reportedly in service at Hackettstown yards may be removed. orders discussed include transfer and overhaul work requiring firemen and other staff. Traimmaster Spickles recently visited Washington regarding extending the engine move.

Loch Julian Washington Hackettstown Port’ Moree Hawkettstown

Former Easton resident Kate Strader-Barcalay dies at fifty

Former Easton resident Mrs Kate Strader-Barcalay daughter of the late Col William S Strader died Tuesday noon from a complication of ailments after two weeks of illness She died at the home of Miss Kate Droky North Phird Street Exton She was about fifty years old Widow Barealow leaves a son Wy Strader Barealow now in California Two sisters Mrs Stokes Long Easton and Miss Cornelia Strider Durum Pi The body to be brought here for interment

Easton Kate Strader-Barcalay Willian S. Strader Strader Port Collen Kate Droky North Phird Street Exton Barealow

Want People to Know Good Thing Enrryor Stars As Subscriber

A letter from a subscriber in Elizabeth New Jersey praises Stax and the Couch Company for a new bedstead place product. The writer expresses strong satisfaction and asks the paper to publish the letter for readers. He signs as Aurnon M Pang of Elizabeth, New Jersey.

Stax Plengsure Frog Cocutgh Company Weligh Wasixaron Aurnon M. Pang Elizabeth, N. le

Wanted A Good Piano For Choral Society Concert

A South Newark reader recalls a Cornish piano bought for a Washington Choral Society concert. The instrument impressed the audience with its tone and touch and was praised by friends and a professor in New Zealand. The Cornish piano is extolled as superior and a worthy domestic gift for music lovers.

Newark Waruin Washington Choral Society UNO Ng Ph Fatty Etuty Aeho New York Etyle Colin Athens Australia New Zealand Emith Alvien Lidies Iceland Finlani Isie New Zoshind Tin Cornial Company Fyr He Hess

Report of Almcourn Steward Stewie Ledda Ins dir

Creditable report lists items and quantities for farming output and stock. It notes crops like rye, potatoes, cabbage, beets, turnips, beans, apples, cider, pork, beef, and grains, plus livestock including cows, heifers, turkeys, and chickens. Total value and stock counts are partially stated with several figures and items described.

Almcourn Steward Stewie A. Ledda Credidabie Paula Vila Sd Cote Lally Yng the Alishoitae Jfrr Toos Gamounts Bo Sa

New Village Hotel Plans Backed by Authorities

A rudimentary det of conaidyiable ak reports work at New Village, with government approval for a hotel on a site near Now Village. Berg seeks a license as the line of development continues, promising a modern establishment and immediate operations once permits are granted.

Bulla Thiemnes Pavernmnt Co Berg Commandos Hutal Nowa

Church Notes Methodist Service and Preparations

Church notes describe Methodist events including Easter services at Liehigston and Epworth, baptism arrangements, choir and choir practice, and morning sermons. Details mention a preparation for Shroud Sadie Linding and a power meeting on Wednesday evening, with various speakers and activities across the church calendar.

Itc Seservier Charlie Tay Cube Slatliz AML Tester Wdeidge Dresby Daniel Greaman Lin

Barguina and Organ sale details at local auction

The fragment lists Barguina Tang and Organ items offered for sale at a nearby auction. It mentions goods in poor condition and inadequate hauling, with notes on instruments and a general statement about the items’ availability and pricing.

Tony

Junction Crest the Tool Plant Moves Ahead

Citizens approve concessions and fund raising as the Junction tool plant prepares for a new location. Work to begin immediately with completion planned by October 1, plans include adding a mill, forge shop, and 40 carloads of machinery. project encompasses land and tenements, with support from local firms and communities.

Contdraffroal Nesties Ayenaud Wermont Company Roxbury Traaport Washington

Golden Wedding Observed at Washington Area Home

The couple Mr. and Mrs. Jasepte 5 Grose celebrated a golden wedding with around his relatives and neighbors from Washington Adbury Naw Huuniploo Nortot Jersey City Newark attending. Guests gathered for a quiet supper and small dance with twelve of the dinner’s children present. A notable feature was a neighborhood company of twenty year men greeting the couple with an old fashioned call. The couple, aged near sixty, shared affectionate remarks and looked back on a long, happy marriage with good health and mutual respect.

Sapere Publi Neni Connell Con Creel Hoe Winhington Vinin Gowell Ciel Wien Warshdngton Jasepte Grose Wishington Fries Wastinton Adbury Naw Huuniploo Nortot Jersey City Newark Uft Sven Twantythres Hilton Penteran Mir Coniks Thule API

Fragmentary letter from child hints at distress and confusion

An eight year old girl writes a torn letter expressing fear and longing while describing disrupted travel and home life. The scrawled message includes questions about present safety and emotional turmoil, conveying a sense of distress without clear context.

Thieves Target an Antique Shop During Night Visit

A broken entry led to theft at a local antique shop during a nighttime visit. Entry details include pried mechanisms and the loss of several bottles of whiskey plus other items. Authorities note the register damage and suspect multiple suspects fled with stolen goods.

Daughirs Wright Uedel Torreon Tsopea

Oxford Furnace Shut Down Amid Rumors of Closure

The Oxford steel plant halted operations after the blowing engine suffered defects that had persisted for some time. A three week shutdown followed and locals fear total abandonment, risking jobs for about ten workers amid uncertainty at the Burnave of the Vinplrs steel works.

Oxford

Squire Specialties Spur Marriage Scheme in Hawkettown

A Hackeltstown couple linked to a Squire Specialty wedding scheme sought to exploit a July event to marry in a sham ceremony. The court accepted the plea and issued a lowery minnie wordlorte against the pair, whose names appear as Michael Ingihorne and Lha Xan among Hawkettetown residents.

Tustice Lindaherry Hackeltstown Bilarday Newurnth Trowne Mg Daa Minnie Wordlorte Michael Ingihorne Oms Lha Xan Hawkettetown

Ladies support church painting with Longman and Martine paints

The notice promotes Longman and Martine paints and linseed oil as a cheaper way to paint, urging ministers and households to mix six gallons of Longman and Martine paint with six gallons of pure linseed oil to reduce costs. It lists distributors and locales including Washington and Hackettstown.

Longman & Martine Elehror Lt. & M

Quangewater Creamers Change Hands in Turbulent Deal

The Quangewater Creamers change ownership after delays caused by a failed subagreement with the Jewell Company. New owners, Taylor-Plate Milk Company of 202 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, plan recovery by improving farmer relations and restarting operations after acquiring the Wilton creamery plant wreck.

King Jewell Coipany Answor Prathers Jing Fifthavente Trooklyn Thes Company

Great Summer Resort Plan for Te Laddal Valley

A proposed development in Te Laddal Valley Raileaad area outlines creating a resort with a new park and pavilion complexes. It describes connecting the property to rail lines, extending land for lakes and waterways, and building paths, driveways, and pavilions to attract visitors and boost local recreation.

Laddal Valley Lin Jeroy New York Joravy City

Local Records Reveal Board Contested Petitions And Signatures

Fragmented notes show the Board of Supervisors in Lidainety township examining a petition with 104 signatures and related objections. Mentions individuals linked to Linea Valley service areas and a five year tenure, with details unclear due to damaged text.

Mir Fisher Hele Board of Shembor Lidainety Amet Fey Guinat Tagit Hsu Adblitien Miss Hotere Cinghtatt Linea Valley Waddie Hyatly

Death notices from a small town obit page

Obituary notices list surviving widow and son, with multiple relatives named across Hackettstown and nearby areas. The Sanskrit-like fragments mention illness weeks prior, a funeral or burial at a local grave site, and references to family members and residences.

Assured Baseball Team Forming With New Manager

Local town sports notes report Washington Reds losing to Portland while plans for a reorganized baseball setup take shape. Details discuss candidate directors, sponsorship, and the formation of a new committee to assemble a team and schedule, naming several individuals tied to the effort and promising renewed local support.

Freeholder Committees Settle In For Local Balloting

Fragmented OCR reports committee formations for Washington and Portland area elections. Names like Farrell, Leia, and Levene appear among many damaged lines detailing assignments, park plans, and upcoming schedules for community committees and school-related events.

Help Wanted at Awana Store in Tagton Pa

Job listing seeking a mother’s helper to cook and care for children. Part time wage offered. Apply at Haya Bhoe Store 3394 Northampton Street Tagton PA.

Awana Heraelf Cesuly Tigefit Soolaulay Paida Haya Bhoe Northampton Styeet Tagton

Bakery Ad Peddles Candy and Flyers This Saturday

Fragmented OCR shows a bakery display advertising 23 kinds of contrahocolata candies and plans for bold flyer distribution this Saturday. Mentions a "Fresh Skin" product and Aur at 20 quarto UERLEIN'S with unclear location.

M.am & Remy

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