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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1903
Page
10
Hope district news details a school year close with commencement at the M E church May 24 featuring a program of essays, drills, and diplomas. Principal Moyers and Miss Harris depart for new posts as the student body and patrons honor their years of service.
Burglars gained entrance to the post office last Friday night but fled after J. B. Smith heard the break and glass and raised the alarm. The Lawn Tennis Club reports new backstops and renewed popularity. Dr. George H. Whitney, president of the C. C. I, lectured on Some Few Some Things and Some Places to an audience of old friends. The Museoneteong Valley Golf Club has been organized and a fifty-acre tract on the Wagner farm leased for development. Mrs. A. W. Trimmer and Mrs. Margaret Campfield returned from Florida with Campfieldplanning to settle in Brooklyn. The Maples on the Temple farm will be the summer home of J. Albert Brown and family. The Monuchites moved meeting to the Stitzer building on Main Street. Miss Emma Rusing will be a bridesmaid at Miles Florence Thatcher’s wedding in Assville on June 3rd, with Miss Georgie Rusling acting as a flower girl. Judge Morrow gave a second feature before High School students last Friday. American Today references and insurance polices totaling 2441 dollars paid to holders in the area. Miss Lura Smith visiting sister Mrs. B. L. Devine of Philadelphia. M. Johnston noted involvement in Brooklyn over the past week. A new baby brightens Prof. and Mrs. F. W. Schneider’s home. Ex-Mayor R. S. Price is now a grandfather. The Local Comedy Co. plans a second Luce’s Opera House entertainment Friday night.
Butt Lule and three children visit Bound Brook family. Blaire town guests at Parsonage. Mrs O B Tomkins entertains visitors from Elizabeth and Newark. Belvidere visitors with Mrs William Butler. Hortons from Townsbury and more attend gatherings. Flower boasting by Mrs Shramp prompts outreach reminders. Sunday school rehearsals for Children Day. Infections of illness, school changes, and Rev Tomkins draws crowds with sermons across the region.
News fragment from Vienna reports road work on independance maca dam road starting Monday with contractor Salmon delayed by crew shortages. Also notes Mrs. Aber spent weekend with sister, church festival planned, and several local residents mentioned with visits and purchases.
A surprise celebration honored Mr and Mrs Flomor with a Bandsoma chair and chabrelle from Mr and Mrs O H Alberteui and a purse from the rear of the company. Guests dispersed after a hearty program. Nearby, Eugene Bowlby survived a dramatic owl encounter on the railroad tracks, dodging a large bird that grazed his face with wings. Several local social updates note visits, a dog shooting incident, church plans for Children's Day, and a wedding at the Bowlby home with Robert Milena Bowlby and Miss Lowiag Aymetta Wilder wed by Rev Meyer followed by a wedding supper and a tour.
In Rocksburg several townspeople were among victims of last Saturday's explosion at Martin's Creek. Tiagg Woodruff and Ira Cock suffered severe burns and were treated at Easton Hospital with uncertain recovery prospects. Frank Woodraf and his mother from Storrartv will be visiting. A half crop of strawberriea and dry weather blamed for shortages. The annual closing exercises of our Pure Ne school will be held on Friday. R. M. Bowlby has been ill recently. Mia Frank Terriadell of New York visited Mrs. Peter Young. The Red Men attended Henry Runn’s funeral in large numbers. Mrs. Harry Missen was operated on for appendicitis at Easton Hopital. Mrs. Haw cared for the children. Mesars Tigar and Butler attended a Smith horde event at Asbury. George Sagune hosted a party Wednesday night, largely attended.
Mrs Margaret VanNess returns from Philadelphia after month with Rev John VanNess. Rev Botuitt of Vienna to preach in Obrlatign church Monday morning. Mr and Mrs Tompson Willat of Newark visited Johnsonburg last week. Miss Grace Roeder leaves for Sparta for boarding house duty. James Cassady of Pinubaushh guest with parents last week. Christian church lawn festival set for June 11. Public school ends Friday for summer vacation. teachers for next year not yet secured.
The Tonow Press reports from many cities on life insurance receipts in 1903. A large policy paid in Dingmane Ferry with Philip Falmec as claimant. The late Joseph Crater of Easton held a policy for 15,000. Washington claims totaled 1,604, Ha Halyidera 11,212.
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