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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1901
Page
3
A testimonial style notice praising Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for restoring female health. It claims to cure irregularities, pain, and weakness, with readers urged to consult Dr. Pierce by letter. The text touts testimonials and promotes Pleasant Pellets as a laxative aid for family use.
An urchin style medical advertisement for Humphreys medicines claims cures for piles internal or external, burns and scalds, sore nipples, chapped skin, fever blisters, corns, bunions, and insect bites. Three sizes priced 26c 50c and $1.00. Sold by druggists or prepaid on receipt of price. New York.
The column records church notes and social visits across NEHS neighborhood, mentioning Ray E. Bronson’s promotion to Presbyterian church duties and Sunday entertainments, family gatherings in Newark and Philadelphia, a funeral in Argyl, and a long list of real estate transfers in Lopatcong and Phillipsburg with dates in 1901.
Not strictly local, this fragment from Oxford reports multiple items: Leas T. Stinson’s confinement at a waiting place, Mrs. John Behwalkert recovering from injuries, Scrat the Oakland liveryman breaking a bone, and several minor incidents at various town spots. It notes two girls in a chemistry class, birds in a meadow, and construction on Conant houses toward Jonestown. Frederick Bigelow seeks carrier routes, Hannah Ryan returns home after a month away, and local minor injuries are treated by Dr. Hosgrand. Community events at the German Reformed church include confirmation of six girls and two candidates for the local Masonic lodge.
The item lists moves for a new franchise application and political canvassing for votes. It notes Gov Voorhees appointing a sanitation official and other names connected to the vote, with references to delays in rail timetables and poor connections. Edward and Stokes estate, veterans pensions, and a Lake and Park bill in Sussex county are mentioned alongside a Clinton hardware store accident and a public sale of the Osco Ridge railroad. Also announces dental services in Haston with new specialists and painless extractions.
Police face a suspected homicide after Willan Beckman a 37 year old man with money was found unconscious in a back yard and died at Huston Hospital. Coroner notes skull fracture from a blunt blow. he had significant funds and claimed Jersey City relatives. investigation underway.
Plans for a grand Damond Celebration at the Balviders M E church unfold with services beginning next Sunday led by Ray J. Danivla of Ocean Grove. Monday and Friday evenings feature varied church addresses by Rev. Charles Ryman and Rev. W B Klofer among others. The festival closes Sunday November 17 with addresses by Rev. Dr. Landon and Rev. Dr. Krantz, highlighting an era of local religious and artistic homage. The event honors Balvidore artist Mr HK Lymat Sayth and Miles Jeannette Hope, a Balvidore native who studied art in Philadelphia, noted for his electrical engineering work and X-ray machine improvements.
An old advertisement warns against blight harming fruit trees and children. It promotes Scott's Emulsion as a tonic to improve health, growth, appetite, and energy in children, claiming strength helps them catch up with peers. The copy ends with a request to send for a free sample and lists the New York address for ordering.
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