Newton area social and school events update
A lengthy local column outlines a busy week in Newton with a commencement at 10 a m sixty diplomas including twenty five in business, a reception by President and Mrs Fain, a banquet for alumni, and tickets priced at 1 00 per person. The report also notes visits, club meetings, stage rides, church activities, memorial plans, and various social gatherings with residents such as Miss Nancy Dill, Mrs Willen B Ries, Mrs J W Curtis, and Prof Skinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ol ‘Tuéaday
Fain
Ythe
Peruon
Mies
Nancy Dill
Chester
The
Newton Bicycle Inb
Chia Placa
Hotel Clarandon
Pwo
M. FE
Lizale Dufford
Grand
Henry Stryker
Wade
Hong
George Avi
J. W. Curtis
T. B. Howell
F. M. Coots
J. D. Fleak
B.S. Price
McCracken
C.J. Hong
Skinner
North Plainfield
Sedgwick Post
Rebloxson
Ethel Ayers
Rose Hankinson
Exston
Horace Stokes
Pet
Dog Club of America
Villemont
Sedgivick Post
Dlubander
Institute
Bonor
Misa F. Allen
New York
Frealty
Kluppelberg
Bice
Wm. A. Stryker
Washington
Hays
Joho Irc
Oxford Excerpt Reflects Town News and Personal Notices
Oxford area notes report Miss Fannie McElrath visiting relatives, local post office changes and praise for management under new postmaster H. M. Riddle. The piece mentions services in churches, illnesses, social visits, a strawberry festival, a memorial service, and various residents’ updates including accidents, weddings, and local school census data. The row captures community life with names like Dr. C. B. Smith, Mrs. J. K. Schey, and Roy F. J. Hybach, plus references to Drew Semlany and the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury
Fannie McElrath
Montclair
Brooklyn
Edward Totterman
Dirs
Charles Walsh
Arthuy Cawley
Whitehouse
New Wampton Legrand
Irs
Flory
Mala
Chna
Bowlby
D. B. Baubach
Gen. We Dilts
Lewis R. Dildine
Sant
I. M. Andrews
Wm. FL. Thompson
John Bunner
Newark
S. Abrat Dehart
John Paul
Pines
Howsa
Centrovilio
H. Johnson
Anderson
Neabanio
Roy
Thoraté
Trenton
S. H. Bristol
Mystic Cave Story and Local Changes in Warren County
A historical note recalls the Mystic Cave near the Riddle farm by Musconetcong River where settlers supposedly roasted snakes with straw and whiskey to counter poison. The tale, labeled Rate the Snake Den, contrasts with local lore of Indians inhabiting the cave. Also mentioned are a strawberry and ice cream festival for church funds, community visits, road repairs in Warren County, and a local druggist advertising DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for injuries and skin troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bua Boon
Svar
William Riddle
High Bank
Musconetcang Valley
Chape Fund
Tews Hartze
Foston
Clara Penge
George Bowlby
Somerville
George
Mt Pleasant News Roundup On Farms Schools And Local Families
Farmers thin hed planting corn and work on the public grounds while the public school closed for summer vacation. Mrs John Voorhees operates a Dover boarding house with 18 boarders. Mr Voorhees manages the farm and his own cook. William Wolf recovering at Laston Hospital after neck surgery expects to return soon. Heirs of late William Seiple planned a property meeting but disagreement halted it. A farmer’s hired boy was forced to detour while driving a pig home, leaving him exhausted. Anonymous letters provoke mock Christian accusations amid local gossip and misread signs near a fallow field near school paths.
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MT. Pleasant
John Voorhses
Dover
Voorhees
Win
Wolf
Laston Hospital
Tate Wm
Seiple
Wutipalan
Eight candidates join Sodality at St Ann’s church
The Sodality of the Immaculate Conception held a reception and membership ceremony at St Ann’s Roman Catholic church. Eight candidates were admitted by Rev Dr Waggerty and Rev Dean Burke, followed by a large procession, recitations, and benediction. The event featured Misses Riley Clary Fiyon Corkery Navy Rath McCormick and several young girls with emblems and bouquets. May Sullivan led recitations with others from North America South America Asia Ireland and more.
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St. Ani’s
Dodality
Hite Hower
Nev
Waggerty
Soriality
Alice Riley
Joasping Clary
Annan Fiyon
Lizzie Lirley
Humn Corkery
Julia Navy
Teresas Rath
Mary McCormick
Whic
Altar Boys
Sodality
Aldo the Little Tower
Marguerite Sullivan
May Towley
Annie Splane
Veronica Hurley
Margaret Henry
Loretta Silane
Lizzie, Corkery
Mabel Henry
Lizzie Casey
Maggie Stamnamia
Annie Connolly
May Sullivan
May Howley
the Sodality
Lizzie Gotell
Maria Connally
North America
Agnes McCarthy
South America
Margaret Cannon
Asia
Livsie Mackettlee
Annie Butler
Ireland
Dean Burke
Phillipsburg
St. Ann's
Bageerty
Father Coughlin
Igh Bridge
Free Union Sings and Church Festival Planned You to Paint
The church hosts a strawberry and ice cream festival on June 10 to raise funds for repainting. Rev lambert delivered a sermon and several locals shared visits and visits occurred at homes including the Lusk and Hendershot families. A string band performed to a full house at Charles Cook's place with many church officers attending the quarterly conference in Buttzville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Union
Mr. Lambert
Sundtye
David Deats
Wiliam Lusk
Beaver Grook
Lewis Hildebront
Charles Brinkrull
Charles Cook
Frederick Hendershot
Million Swayze
Chapel Hi
William Cruser
Hope
Aaron Davis
Oxford
Abram V. Hendershot
Buttzville Nn
Glen Gardner Band Delights Town With Music
The Glen Gardner Band paraded through town last Saturday night delivering excellent music. A note recalls old times at H M Bigelow's stone frolic with pot pie and cider, while refreshments now include sandwiches bananas and sweet cider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bean
Washington Gun Club
Sam
Harvey Davis
Edward Backer
Glen, Gardner
H. M. Bigelow
Polktown
Cowell
Spruce Run
Local Notes and Obituaries From Delaware Park Area
Frank Lanes Anthony Jr and others noted in local notices. Visits by residents from Glen Gardner and Bridgeville. John Niper buried in Valley Cemetery. Aged woman, husband, and young child referenced. Community sermons described at Marble Hill and Epworth League plans. School board hires teachers. Delaware Pack-Setoul vote to decide an assistant position.
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Liember
Alt
Lebanon
Andrew Slater
Sugar
Roger
Str
Frome
Bridgeville
Edgar Marrison
Nston
George Tunison
Wromneby
George W. Slater
Mya
Bilmer Slater
Fox Hill
Mark Helm
Lewis Anthony
O. C. Be
Unekibotow
Apont
Russell Rawlarson
Alex
Anderson
Rantolph
Epworth League
Fesling
Lopalcong
P.¥. Shelly
Phillipsburg
Marble Hill
Hav
D. Milling
Nessie
Afra Bhoer-Shiffert
Delaware ' Park
Jegse
Photeber
Plan Psbury
Prielard
Firthtown Seld
Joboling
Rocksburg
Ervin’ Deremerang
Newton Mutebler
Lopategas
Xehonl-House
Hoard of Education
Bessin Cullen
Annie Cavesson
Delaware Park
Nellie
Striker
Saddie Madden
Firthtown
Uniontown
Hattie Daily
Sueble Bill
Annie Driv
Maggie McCarthy
Putsel Hill
May McMullen
Lizzie Schogles
Siubeek Oe
Elaware
Healing Claims From Curious Patent Medicine Ad
An old newspaper ad touts a patent remedy promising cures for numerous ailments including eye issues and unspecified “Chinese” conditions. It urges readers to write to a Philadelphia address for free medical advice and to obtain the medicine, claiming readers can be completely cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tov
Cumaden
Nedi
Willanngstown
Ainyan
Atungon Dais
Drijaginte
Keteror Muanvon
Mt Philadelpha
James M. Fitts Grocery Ad Promotes Best Lilly White Flour
An advertisement from James M. Fitts Grocery touts high grade Lilly White Flour at 2.50 per cwt with a positive guarantee, urging customers to insist on this brand over all others. It also markets high test stove gasoline and kerosene, butter from Keystone Elgin Creamery, and invites customers to visit for superior products and the lowest prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Fitts
Lam
Keystone Elgin Creamery
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Jows
Whyland -E. Murtsie
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W.C.T. U
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Susan’ Burd
M. G. Allen
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Philadelphia
Paine
John Hop
University of Baltimore
University of Pennsylvania
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Boston
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Chileago
Wawkins
Chattanooga
Tenn
Carter's Drug Store
E.W. Engler
Wright
Enns
Ora
J. A. ‘Allen
Roy F. J. Hybach
Drew Semlaney
Thomas Mahoney
Will. Poole
Sornqton
Afra
Michael Hilbert
Joseph Scranton
Larry
Iftbert
Easton
M. E
Wind
Rebecca Linning
Satie Wilkinson
Lydia ‘Tiow
Flor Dreinbach
Ethel Buckley
Ova Zululand J. Welton Kotkger
George Scharrer
Mr. Hartman
Blairstown
Supdsy
Monrisiay
New Hampton
DeWitt
F. N. Denkins
Warren Co
Stora
W. B. Johnson
Newarl, O
Croup
F. N. Jenkins
Drag Store
Glen Gardner
Woodbury
Mcbanolds
Wasthetoux
Ika
J. G. Lenney
Y York
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Hteloway Plaooe
Agelov le God
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Joe Forced
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Orentont
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Spegial
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de Reske
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Lehman
Fo ‘Metropolitan
Dane Roach Gport
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4Th Street
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Easton, PA
Wu Oe Pica Clothing House
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Btou
AML
Woolalta
Sioweel
Noy Tailor
Bruio ‘Foreigh Fabrik
Old Jen'y Brownls
Eton
Toofer Siite
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Tosten
Nya
Fenel
Dorby
Todera
lOthor Ntegels Smits
Baird Panta
Kalbrigan
Naguyoo
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Globe
Bicycle Bargains
Stormer
Neptune
C. S. Gardner
Bread St
Washington, N, J
Amerman & Shorts
Hlome Furnishers
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