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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
9
Fragmented OCR item shows names such as G. Andrews and Falhor with references to business matters and a distance telephone. Text is unclear but indicates a local notice involving proprietors and a Crank press.
Jennetta Horton and Miss Eilane bev Burchain appear in elaborate gowns as society crowd swarms the grounds. Photographers capture outfits from Diartslane modistes and Mer Queen of the Meoulln line as the event showcases couture, lace, and beaded gowns amid social pages.
A county commission heard testimony on Mrs. Sarah Inn and her alleged large note of credit. The case involves guardianship questions over her property in Franklin township and Jackson Valley. Local officials debated responsibility for her acts and the appointment of a guardian to manage her business interests amid contentious claims. A separate report notes a basketball game with a score of 20 to 2, describing Gordon as a standout and the City Guards performing prominently.
News notes disruption at Edison Cement Col New Village mills suspend work affecting hundreds of workers after stock issues limit shipments. In related item Beulah Wideniors and Geo Nixon wed quietly in Hackettstown with plans to reside in Morristown.
A Tuesday evening program at the Presbyterian church featured piano solos by Mig Huth Jenkins and soloists including Caroline Shields Marge Witts Matilda Doerkin Mary Hornbaber Lelih Hagip and many others. Vocal solos by Bessie Bryant Alina Heflaman Elizabeth Smit Grace Thornton Louise Kennedy Minnie Hutsman and Annie Thornton plus vocal duets by Hazelreid Frakes and a quartet led by Della Caswell. Performances included scenes with Miss Cora Wills and others with credited cast and participants.
Obituary note announces the death of S W Nunn with surviving relatives listed. Family mentions include brothers Dee Nunn of Port Calden and Andra Nunn of Brahope plus a deceased brother. Funeral arrangements and last rites are referenced in a formal death notice style.
Former Canton mayor Shiahis, now Judge Shields, secured a 4 009 majority to join the Ohio bench. The Star congratulates our townsman Dune Sifaloron and notes weddings of George H. Bruning and Jennie Alnsbeth Vahe Horny in New York and Paterson society circles.
The article details Missouri and Kansas mining interests of the company New Mexico ventures in Septem ber. It describes a trip by executives including Mr. Dooihllekaan and Marvin al Der Bon to inspect operations in Dimdaleth and other sites. Reports mention stockholders and trading miners and telegrams from mine inspectants. The piece notes interest in Window Mountain Mining and Mexico ventures with Joplin and Kell Copper Mining Co. references.
A garbled OCR passage references Warren Council members and a Monday gathering. It discusses a Common Council session with names like Jhunes Siier and G Wi MMEfor amid unclear details about agendas and other participants.
The article traces Cornelius Vanderbilt’s vast control of rail and steamship lines, his fortune around 100 million dollars, and his shift from canal to railroad expansion. It notes his early work reshaping transportation, and his role in tying shipping, steamboats, and railways to national growth. It mentions his birth in 1794 and his impact on modern transport networks.
The report notes Attorney General Heslzny and successor plans after Fort last Thursday. McCarter was appointed Attorney General in 1903, with discussion of possible successors and the impact of constitutional steps to be taken once a new appointee is elected.
The Conference of Missionary Workers meets at 68 Cherry Street with speakers from various points. The event begins Monday night in November and continues through the week with services nightly and a final day on Wednesday. Everyone is invited to attend.
Fragmentary notice seeks a farmer for a 200 acre property once occupied by Wm Kinney. Includes unclear references and names such as Mackey and Bross. The text is garbled with several nonsensical phrases and unavailable details.
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