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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1904
Page
3
The advertisement touts the BPP EFF suits and overcoats as highly esteemed in the clothing world. It invites customers to visit, try on various styles, and receive attentive service from plentiful staff.
In Morris County budget notes a Morristown group plans a parade on September 28 while Dover remodels its Baker’s Opera House into offices. Flowing pottery firm Folper Pottery exhibit set for World’s Fair and Boonton will host a new air compressor plant with $150000 capital.
The vicinity reports Elks in Allentown building a 25009 club house while Delaware shad are scarce driving prices up. Warren County Horse Society will meet at Hope on May 25. Delaware River bridge at Belvidere rebuild underway. Netcong bank building opened. Netcong residents led by the mayor plan a Fourth of July celebration.
An old newspaper ad uses a Shylock reference to promote Scott's Emulsion as a life giver. It claims the product feeds nerves and digestive organs and has served as a staple for nearly thirty years. The promotion offers free samples and lists Scott & Bowne as the New York address.
A historical rail drama reports Pennsylvania Railroad reductions and retirements, shop layoffs near Altoona, and a fatal injury at Orange. It notes new automatic scoop water pickup patents, plan to remove a crossing in Pohatango township, and a Franklin Bank chief becoming PRR president. It also mentions worn baggage checks, germ concerns, and cost disputes with Devinney over water-tick devices.
In Stewartsville and nearby towns church and social notices appear with various gatherings. A Presbyterian ice cream and abrawberry festival fills the church basement on a Saturday evening in May, while the Edison Jornot Band is mentioned as performing. The week includes visits from Boston, Philipburg and Phillipsburg residents, and a church concert by Christian Enda vorers in Odd Fellows Hall drawing good attendance. Real estate transfers are listed, detailing multiple conveyances and parcels in Phillipsburg and surrounding areas with various dates and consideration amounts.
New Jersey briefs note Robert Stockton Jr the former governor's son dies at Elizabeth aged about 61. A petition to orient county governance seeks Board of Freeholders reform. John L. Swayne named assistant attorney general. The State Game and Fish Commission to oversee prosecutions for canes? Trolley companies total sixty in state eight have paid dividends. Former Judge Joseph Crosa of Union declines U S District Court appointment to succeed the late Judge Kirkpatrick. Judge Crom may be too old for the post. Dormitory work at State Normal School Trenton opens delays for planned expansion. Brillth family reunion activity at Penpack slated, with John C. Smith inviting kin to assemble at Ville for three days.
General news notes report predicted caterpillar plague and record opening day attendance of 187793 at Port Jervis area promotions. New York Governor Odell signs ethics and infrastructure bills, including death cause fees and 50000 for Delaware river dikes. Paname railroad chief named, good roads bill to gain Senate approval with 3000000 annual state funding. Rural advisory quotes farm naming advice and a medicinal ad promotes Oak cure solvent.
A memorial notice from Ute Tribe No 80 of the Improved Order of Red Men honors Past Sachem Peter W Thatcher, charter member since Buck Moon G3, with details of his joining and service. The committee requests mourning drape for one moon, publication in The Washington Stat, and a copy to the bereaved family. Signed by Josefh M Snyder, James P Guverts, and Samuel Weller.
A damaged letter from Fair Haven New Jersey discusses painting a house over several years. It mentions Mr Charles Hollenbook and a father son duo continuing a painting project and references family ties and ongoing effort.
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