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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1904
Page
2
The state supports public interest in the Fitts Bee Hive and Fitts Building’s aim to provide right merchandise at fair prices. The store seeks to be homelike inviting and to win customer confidence through honorable effort and protection against trading dissatisfaction.
In-demand covert jackets arrive in fresh lots with satin lining and belt options. New jackets priced at 4.98 and 5.98, skirts range from 1.98 to 6.98, and underskirts from 43 cents to 4.98, including silk options.
An old advertisement touts women's ribbed underwear made from goat selected yarns, offered by Ladies' West with fair profit sharing. Union suits priced around 25 cents, plus men’s underwear at old prices, highlighting cost and quality from a bygone era.
A local sale promotes white goods with sheer lawns satin damask designs and P K prices. It highlights Paris Muslin for graduations and various lawn fabrics priced at 10c to 39c, with Mercerized White Goods at 25c as part of the store’s bargain lineup.
A local retailer advertises an introductory sale on two piece suits offering a fashionable summer line. Prices range from 29 dollars to 54.49 dollars, highlighting a handsome display of suits at affordable to mid range levels.
Just arrived a fine line of curtains offered at low prices with a single curtain at 4.98. Also available window shades priced at 2 6d, 30c, and 4 ½ d, plus complete curtain poles at 10c, meeting varied needs.
The Bee Hive Shoe Store promotes spring foot wear with new stock and low guaranteed prices. It promises value with a money back guarantee on shoe purchases including the $3.50 and higher offerings.
A store promotes a broad millinery range with in-house designs and workmanship. It boasts a large stock in Northern New Jersey and claims substantial savings, offering ready-to-wear hats priced lower than larger shops. Visit the department this week to see the new lot.
The ad touts China Silk Waists at 1.98 to 5.00 with tucked and lace trim, white Mercerized or Lawn Waists from 50 cents to 3.49. It promises more style, comfort, and economy in a shirt-waist than any other garment for a woman’s wardrobe.
Season’s collection complete with style and fit across shirts neckwear and hosiery. Specials include prices at 46c 75c and a53c 43x and 12%%c to 4gc. Visit to see exclusive styles and options across men’s wear.
The Bee Hive advertises expanded stock and more space with broader aisles, promising help and the lowest market price. It asserts customers get their money's worth or a refund, emphasizing value and large selections.
Broad way and Dover residents share social news as families visit relatives in Newark Hoboken and Washington. Funeral attendance for Charles Blazer. Mrs Denham to visit from the West. Mrs Bowman coping with bereavement and hospital care for Beriuel Bowman. Continuous updates on neighbors health travel and hosting duties with scattered references to local churches and societies.
A fluently written, old fashioned column records visits, farm improvements, and social events in Jackson Valley and Junction. It notes Doris Carpenter banning things looking west about FM, farm changes by James Brittain and Black buying property, local gatherings, church and school notices, a strawberry and tap cream festival, a Memorial Day plan, and various residents’ comings and goings in May.
The ad proclaims a long experience in cleansing and dyeing garments with confidence that any fabric can be cleaned or dyed to satisfaction. It urges readers to prepare summer clothing now and cleanse winter garments before packing away to guard against moth damage.
A damaged obituary note states Areest J. Gallodge of Verbena, Alabama, suffered a severe outbreak described as piles and tumors. After arriving at the hospital, remedies failed until Bucklaw's Arnica Oil was used, quickly reducing inflammation and ending pain. The report credits the medicine with complete relief.
NEW HAMPTON reports Rev J B Kaugler of Clinton preached in Mourconstrong Valley church on Sunday and in the Junction chapel in the evening. He is a longtime pastor and is warmly welcomed. The Sunday school plans observances for Children’s Day as Overseer James F Smith and Jacob Dunn of Warren County oversee road work in the area. John Hagan of Junction returned from a fair trip at Greens Pond with nine bass, each over one pound. William Ward dug near a wall at a residence, found an old well filled with stones that now provides good water. well said to be filled about five years ago. The Junction institute will hold its Decoration Day activities to raise funds for improvements. Bran and Tri-Weekly News, Tribune, $226 yearly in advance.
Local notes from Harmony and surrounding towns report residents visiting relatives, property improvements, and community events. Names include James P. Allen, Mr. Wright, Miss Charlotte Cooper, and Profs Park and Miller. Several mentions of church activities, school closing, a new baseball team, and railroad signalmen in Meponkaphonk anchor the week’s community snapshot.
Local society items list visits and entertainment across Stephensburg, New Hampton, Hackettstown, Delaware and surrounding areas.Mrs Jacob Miller, Mrs Nina Miller, Mrs Stewart Hance, Prof Wm Panes, Mr Vanes, Mr H H Hance, Mrs Howard Apgar, Aaroo Ward, Miss Cora Terry, Wo Ward, Holloway Carpenter, Mr and Mrs Quartes Carpenter, Mrs Q T Thase, Mr Wolfe, Mr Gideon Wydner, Robert Smith of Rockport are mentioned as hosting or visiting relatives and friends over multiple days.
Changewater activity centers on Howard Castner managing the creamery during Deremer’s vacation. Frank Oscsub handles duties for Bocono Castner while Charles Ribble and Whitfield Onater complete work at the pumping station. Several Castner family members and friends were seen shopping in Haston and visiting Hackettatown, with Whitman of Washington spending time with J. P. Castner’s family. Ban Jenkins promotes Dr Howard’s Dyss relief at half price, advertising a month’s supply for 2 cents beyond a regular bottle price.
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