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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1903
Page
7
A fragment from The Washington Star lists advertisement rates in advance with year and 6 and 9 month terms. It shows prices such as $1.50 and 40 cents for single copies and mentions a 5 cent price for single copies. The text is incomplete and lacks full context or dates.
Dover news recounts a 25 to 3 Washington win over Melios of Dover with vivid notes on pitching by Vandroof and Ferril, fielding miscues, and a crowd reaction. The piece praises Force as a standout hitter while critiquing the Dover umpire and mentions surrounding games and players from Flemington, North End, and Hackettstown.
Obituary reports Samuel Opdyke veteran miller at Brass Castle died near eight Sunday night in Kla bomne Brass Castro after long illness. Paralyzing brain disease and subsequent complications led to his death. He operated the mill for years, supported by sons and family in Brass Castle. Funeral held at his residence with Rev. Nott assisting. burial in Washington cemetery. Community event included charity entertainment with prizes and proceeds for Joseph church. Prof Arthur L Johnson resigns Hackettstown post to head Crawford schools, with raise to $800 higher salary.
The fourteenth competitive examination for the free scholarship in New Jersey State College for Agriculture and the Mongante Arts will be held at Belvidere Court House on Saturday June 6 1902 starting at 9 a.m. The exam covers arithmetic algebra geometry English grammar literature chemistry and physics along with other required subjects.
Henry Jaberton agent for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Annuals faces a tour of investigations as magistrates handle multiple cases of alleged cruelty. Harsh testimony, road incidents, and a Washington board of health session tie into a broad set of local concerns. The report references Justice A L Sumumpanore, Belviders, Poilipnburg, and Woodaten. notes preparations for hearings and possible actions by authorities.
The annual meeting of the Washington Cemetery Association stockholders will elect officers for the ensuing year. It will be held at the secretary’s residence on Tuesday May 26th at 7 p.m. from Stadonlock.
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