Washington Wins Opening Ball Game
Washington opens with a hard fought baseball game as the local team secures a win. The article notes crowd enthusiasm, manager decisions, and standout moments including a standout performance by Benson and the center fielder’s sharp play. It references plan for future improvements and local expenses tied to road and bridge costs.
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Wrahington
Sayor
F. A. Robertson
Benson
Jie Ngaiy
Isusebalt
Duvel
Ulan
Pago
Memorial Day Plans in Washington and Newark Observances
Memorial Day activities center on a Washington parade formation at Belvidere and Eastwid Streets with the Washington Band leading and officers decorating veterans’ graves. A memorial tablet for Gerard Kinnaman will be unveiled, courtesy of the Newark Police Benevolence Association. Rev A L Moore will deliver the sermon. Community groups including the American Legion and local lodges participate, while Allied events include a chicken supper in Glen Gardner and local business notices.
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Mleiworks
Washington Menor Day
Belvidere
Coho Allistons
Eastwid
Church Street
Gaouk Purnia
Leon
Unis
Washington Band
Chieh Alakhball
Smith
Newark Police Benevolence Associa
Washington Post Anmeeloaa
Leglan
Sons of Veterana
John FP
Reynolis Post
Washington
Diumnbik
Loos
Gertram
A. L. Moore
Glen Gardnur
Torian
Daylight Saving Debate Roils Borough Meeting
Borough leaders and merchants weigh daylight saving adoption amid mixed opinions and potential conflicts with neighboring towns. A committee surveyed 62 prominent residents with 30 favorable to the change, plans for a Monday night council meeting, and Education Board ties under consideration.
Boys on Joy Ride Endures Grief After Car Crash
Sixteen year old Jack Coy from 295 Jackson, with Walter and Richard Kennedy and Alicen Welters, embarked on a joy ride in a sedan. They collided with a Durant car near Washington Horns, wrecking the sedan and prompting a pursuit. Police and witnesses reported the escape, the driver facing potential charges for driving without a license, and the event spurred follow up with authorities and local associations.
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Jack Coy
van Horn
Jackson
Jirdey City
Walter
Hichaird Kennedy
Alicen
Elskeen
Wrathers
Orient Avenue
Washinton Horns
Benadway
Bowlby & Neuham
Barage
East
Washington Avenis
Durant
Siler
Aaron
Wiliam Bowlby
Walverton
Jersey City
Gabbis
Teel
Townsfolk debate changes seven years on civic fate
Freelance column recalls seven years of urban shifts in Washington Borough and surrounding county. Residents discuss council decisions, road work, tax matters, and the impact on daily life. The piece previews lingering tensions over development, governance reforms, and the town’s future direction as leaders face new inquiries.
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Nicholas Eacely
White Town
Whale Inc
Cornish
Elusens
Questinntig
Voester
Lexels
Botan ii
Enpinger
Vetter
Lintumnan-Crapbull
Fenob
Jwether
Jr Wa
Uber
Storyis
Arisa
Emis
Lorton Sunt
J. Campbell
Llsa
Garton
Campbell
Pulimmlcs
New York
Ravine Rocie Wilt
Sererely
Washington
Board of Health
Eultace
Gidermen
Nefsacik
History Mide
A. Stryker
Marty Cheisting
Shack
Stryker
Feceholders
Anetary Tadiim. and We Find Another Citer In “That Mayorn Chin
Joan
Cophiin
Iker
Pune Madors
Oxford
Belviders
Joe Shatchey
Memorial Day Tribute From Gettysburg
A Memorial Day reflection recalls Gettysburg and Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address urging devotion to the unfinished work of liberty. It honors those who fought 1861 66 and those who died in World War I, calling for renewed dedication to freedom and the nation.
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Gettysburg
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Edgar A. Guest
Washington school raises tuition and adjusts hours
The Washington board of education voted to raise tuition at area schools starting September. Elementary fees rise from 45 to 82 dollars per year and high school from 60 to 75 dollars. Per-pupil costs, daylight saving adoption, and staffing changes were also discussed amid crackdowns on waste and land dumping near Celestein's Green.
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Wrahington Lord of Education
Lbut Jtampton
Theluh School
Sind
Sone Leacher
Migs
Alina Latson
Cole's Corner
Briogs
Washington Electric Company
Washington Star
Missy Louise Minton
Seen During The Week Advertisement In New Jersey Paper
A garbled ad section describes a variety of scenes and events from everyday life including a steady man to look after a cow, a girl climbing a tree, and children practicing songs. It mentions a j itney driver, convention in Washington, and public notices about taxes and sales. The note ends with listings for Barnet and Walters hardware and a film program.
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New Jersey
Cool Creek
Vlad
Newt
Sincg
Washington
Hockethtown
Belvigere
Newton
High Beige
Clinton
Calandary
Chuavuh Snwetles
Uvae
Iefvidorp Awe
Uampton
Bagohwll Jay Ae Aeteolns
Glen Gardner
Oxford
Delays in Washington Phil-2 Upaburg road finally eyed
Community and county officials press for accountability as delays stretch into summer. Contractors face daily fines while wiring and shoulder work lag, with state inspectors withholding funds until major tasks are certified complete. Local meetings address progress, financing, and potential delays to project deadlines.
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Washington-Phil-2
Charies Rady
Asa
Fridioklors
New Villago
Phillipsburg
Freeland ‘Co
Frechalde Stouthard -He
F ' Karp & Kory
Korn
the . Hudson
Jana
Marlate'a
Maeting
Sibla “Momunt
Carhart
Atege
Stewartey MeStraw
Phililpsborg
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Tnx
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Robert Amneockerty
Han
Cleai
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Ial Anyoad
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Joly
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Adnock von Held
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Koedig Nery Son
Tre Merchanty Association
Tha Ling
Lackawanna Railroyd
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Wishlngton
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Jose Tup
Workington Physickans
Hoya Alroads
Filson and Ingersoll
Alvo Yinin
Umut Menna Wines
Wislington
Chet Truley
Isdigis
Sara the Porcelain’ Company
Coplant Ure Eystem
Lt Key
Aten
Board of Education
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Wishington Business Men's Association
WAH
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Barneys Walters
Hartwire
Union Bauure
PaMipaburg
Washington Cemetery Association
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Drea
England
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Waalingen
Aircel
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Ibis
Gideon Cullivarons
Barnet & Walters, Hardware
Union Sauare
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Eeward Thompson
Oles
P. Thor
Tax Co
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Barnet & Walters
Sol Wate
Union Savare
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Apsra House
Pal Pianta
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Barnet
Korp
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