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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1909
Page
1
A detailed account covers a veterans’ trip to old battlefields with ceremonies and speeches. It notes attendance by Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and various officials, the gathering of survivors, and a focus on commemorating past conflicts amid formal tributes and discussions of future observances.
Fragmentary OCR from a 19th century paper notes ex judge Schultz death and unclear biographical details. It references political figures, dates in 1879, and mentions investigations and trials. The text is garbled but centers on a former judge's death, possible accusations, and ensuing legal actions.
A chaotic but celebratory parade in the town drew crowds along Main Street and Northampton Street. Spectators watched firemen, civic groups, and vendors march past cheering onlookers as a large turnout filled Delawar and surrounding avenues. The event featured floats, banners, and a charitable fund drive, with police and volunteers coordinating traffic and safety. The procession ended with a community gathering as residents shared in the day’s festivities.
The article lists multiple committees under the Board of Trade planning QUE Mong Week events. It names chairmen and members including GF Snyder OM Wihijaias Mf By Oscar Jevery and others, detailing roles across town affairs, Japanese-related events, vaudeville, fortune telling, parades and town entertainment with assigned assistants and chairs.
Fragmented notice describes storage items, a house project starting erection along Washington Avenue, and a sale or assortment linked to Feld stoweil and nearby properties. References to Easton and August 18 appear as dates or local notes in a distorted Washington Star clipping.
The meeting of the committee discussed purchasing a new fire bell for the town. A bill of about 250 000 to 800 000 was mentioned, with debates on funding and authority. The plan is to have the bell installed near the Baye gugin area, expected to arrive mid or late spring.
In a Washington report, commencement exercises are planned with the city’s night senate set to speak at the Washington opera on Friday June 18. A Bac conference sermon will be delivered Sunday evening June 6 at the Presbyterian church by Troy. The Eastchurch area sees a bar reopening by Geo. O Birton in a temporary room while awaiting a new post office building.
Fragmentary OCR describes a serious driving accident near a river railroad crossing with injuries and fractured bones. Names and places are garbled. the text references a collision near Lehigh and Moudson River crossings, with injured parties and warnings of severe trauma.
The Ascension Day observance will be held with attendance by the Knights and a Christ metaphorical service. Speakers include Wise and Xray Pedy with Miss Metia and Mrs WWE Acayargette among guests. The program ends with a banquet and a conclave by the Congregation and Christemathean Mission Band.
A fragmented notice recounts a wedding crowd with Berta Spangeni and Nelle Moyera at Phillipsburg events. Attendees include Mrs. Trenvierte B. Laulenberger Shimerville and others from New York City and Washington. After the ceremony Tara and Simmsenberg travel to Philadelphia for a reception, then plan to reside in Peabody or nearby areas.
Readable items describe a Washington concert season with Anat Thapne and others performing for an audience, followed by notices on plant sales in Coleus and canna varieties, and a major board of trade transaction in Dover. The text also notes progress on a theater production and community notices about local commerce and horticulture.
The Neingham factory changes hands amid uncertain recovery and worker concerns. Amid unclear ownership and labor tensions, the notice hints at a sale, potential layoffs, and the impact on local jobs and the community.
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