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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1912
Page
4
A 1912 letter from Wirt Wharton and Edward Wart praises Samuel Steinman of Washington S C for watch repair service. The missives claim expert craftsmanship, detailing learned trade steps and confidence in the repairs. The correspondence notes satisfaction with a $3.30 charge and expresses thanks for prompt, reliable work.
Local column lists numerous residents visiting relatives and traveling, including Edna Shafer returning from Newark Business College, several visits between Montclair West Orange and Stroudsburg, and attributed social calls in Boonton and Paterson. Also notes Mr and Mrs Stryker of Takketown with a funeral service for Grace Crater Stryker and biographical details of her life and family.
An audience enjoyed a musically refined program at the Tagadog Methodist church under the Silver Cross Circle. Solo violinist Miss Harriet B Tidd and pianist Mrs Geo H Kitchen led a lineup with contralto Mrs Roland J Jenking and Miss Kate Dilts as organist, delivering selections from Mendelssohn Liszt and Verdi among others. the event showcased local Washington and Orange residents and highlighted the committee's resilience despite Indisposition of Mrs Willard Aberger.
Blairstown editor reports visits from Chicago relatives and local social events. Principal Knapp entertains advanced students, Miss Gennira Thu and Mrs. Alonzo attend events. Miss Ester engaged to Cloak. A teacher, Mrs. Shuster, hosts a reception. Miss Youmans noted as a popular merchant. Also updates on Mr. Vanitarra’s death and prior relocation of J Ue Shannon’s. An accident near Plairstown injures Jenry Tice and his daughter. horse unmanageable, ribs broken. Invitations issued for Miss Clark and Oscar Everitt wedding at home of parents Mr. and Mrs. B D Youmans.
A reminiscence piece covers Cleveland’s nomination and the governor’s restraint during the Democratic contest, praising alliance with William Grain Rice and detailing the political milieu. An indigestive health claim leads to MI-O-NA tablets as a remedy from local druggists.
The Washington High School public speaking contest at the Methodist church Friday drew many participants from several high schools. Katherine Scranton won first prize, Ava Der Bedrossian second, and Mary Starker third. Judges included Toson, MM. Cleveland, Lenn, and Edw. Ta. Bacon. Topics ranged from The Soul of the Viola to The Voyage of the Mayflower. A thunderstorm that evening killed Miss Cavill M. Curtis in Frelinghayen township. her brother Jas. Gurl was stunned but survived. Washington High beat Belvider e Saturday by 12 to 12, with notable batting by Wash and a pitcher change.
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