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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1906
Page
8
Phillipstown scene records a series of deaths marriages and incidents. Fred Strowdo and Elwin fling are named amid a town watch, accidents, and legal notices. The spread lists deaths of Mrs. Charles Morrow and others, a wedding, damaged property, and local court actions in a single community roundup.
An old style advertisement touts a product claim for a clear complexion and bright eyes through a fruit syrup that aids digestion and bowel movements. It mentions gentler laxatives and notes distribution details around Hackettstown and Washington with local drug stores and distributors.
A letter from Edward Cyphers of Washington expresses long standing interest in Washington and support for a city park. He criticizes current local grounds as unattractive, lacking upkeep, and lacking amenities, urging a better park with stables water closets and gate improvements for Boson citizens to feel proud.
Eyewitness narratives describe a major tremor with fires, damaged buildings, and mass evacuation. Families scramble to safety as phones fail and telegraph lines fall silent, while rescue crews struggle to reach injured and displaced residents.
Fragmented OCR reads like a town diary noting a flat loaded boat at Monday night and mentions of Genius Cook moving property to Dr Crevelny's, Elder Ryan presiding a water conference, Mr Denman returning from Madigan Hyd, a blacksmith shop opened, and Children's Day observance. Also references Orr Sinway school, Castoria ad, and Chas. H. Fletcher mention with a long history.
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