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Newspaper

Washington Star

Location

Washington, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1903

Page

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New Street Question Drags On At Borough Meeting

At a Monday night session the council reopened debate on opening Wandling Avenue. Attorney Stryker argued the map failed to list landowners by name, while Jeffery asserted compliance with the law. Borough Attorney Bartron warned of possible certiorari to the Supreme Court, and corrections were postponed to the next meeting.

Stryker Jeffery Eual Biog Benown Greveling Laubach Sty Sivini Crevelley Wandling Counzal Mr. Stryker Fisher Avenue Changewater Road Jeffary Bartron Supreme Court Jaffery Anderson Buryker Stryer Warren Ehonle Carlton Avenue Carlton’ Avenue Gonnell Audl Fey Bila Ohich Joseph ©. Thompson Charles Swetzar Walter Duckworth Dental Ryan Auelstgnee Fai Ansderman

Freeholders To Consider Bridge Purchase For Highway Use

Freeholders finished up business after recent elections, discussing buying the old Lackawanna bridge across the Delaware River for highway use. Committees were named to confer with the Lackawanna Company and report at the next quarterly meeting. They also endorsed state legislation on free bridges over the Delaware and urged legislators from Warren County to support the measure. Coroners were urged to stop pronouncing deaths as drownings, and Franklin township urged macadam road work from Asbury westward, with others awaiting action.

Falah Op Delaware River Delaware Station Allen, la Lackawanna Company Ned Northampton Measra Walters Smith Belford Thatcher Angle Franklin Townsho Phorsday Asbury Franklin Township Franklin

Old German Sealer Descendant Joseph Britts Dies at 92

Joseph B Britts, a descendant of an early German sealer family, died at his daughter's home in Glen Gardna on Tuesday last week at age 92. Born July 11, 1811 on the Hiram Forss farm, he led a long life marked by public service and education. Interment was in Spruce Row Cemetery after a funeral held last Saturday. In a separate incident, a unidentified Hungarian vagrant was fatally struck near the Toackawanna tracks between Oxford and Bativille Sunday, with coroner Charlee Amerman handling the case. the man wore multiple coats and heavy garments, found in filthy condition.

Joseph B. Britta Jo Lee Joseph Fritis Amarlog Ford Fie Washore Joly Ith Hiram Forss Anthorldea Lotanop Britts Lona Banghart J. D. Bergfried Glen Gardnat John Spruce Roo Rachel Caskey Andover George B D. HK Chicago Pritts Spruce Row Hopgariao Toackawanna Oxford Bativille Bridgeville Station Charlee &, Amerman Wachlerton Mansfeld Mr. Amerman

Johnson Installed as Pastor of Presbyterian Church

Dr. Frederic W. Johnson was installed as pastor of the Presbyterian Church after a presbytery meeting in Newton. Rev. J B Edmondson presided, Rev. Be. J. Roinka preached, and Rev. J Clyde D.D. administered the constitutional questions. The charge to the pastor urged steadfast faith, confidentiality, and active outreach to men and boys, while warning against alcohol and tobacco.

Ray Frodarlat W. Johnson UD. A First Presbyterian Church Newton J. B. Edmondson Belvidere N. P. Oconee Danville F. Clark Oline Alork de. Johnson BE. J. Roinka Philadelphia Jobugon Ray. Reloko Voltaire Europe Emerson Mr. Rainkle Mda Hamburg Sussex County Pughs Timothy Beliavers Uty Tippling Rand Paul Basily Ita Mieans iJonaier Sohelly Phillipsburg

The Ritea Building Mishap Shuts Broad Street

A damaged city notice reports a private incident at The Ritea Building on Broad Street. Authorities warn of evening closures as investigators examine the scene with local officials and onlookers present.

Dr Johnson welcomed by Washington church in reunion service

The Washington church held a reception after Dr Johnson's arrival as pastor. Rev Clyde and Rev Randolph introduced him, praising his zeal and urging congregation support. Speakers recalled the church’s history, promising trust and cooperation while attendees enjoyed music and social fellowship.

Dr. Johnson Johvean Standa Church of Washing Jobpeon Oln J. A Clyde St. Randolph Burroughs Pidridge Alde Johnson New Paarter New Jamey Dipper Randolph Gayvig Waablington Jooneon Elder Kay J. H. Bailly D.D Bawborg Jounvon B. C. Ward W. Wandling Willard Alleger Ailsaea Hlenberg Miasea Della Caswall Bernie Robbins Mise Wattin Boeks

Cement Works Additions to Expand Capacity

Pinna drawn, work to start soon on a new packing and storage house and two more kilns at Holison Osment Works. Plan is to boost daily output from 1,500 barrels to about 3,000 with full operation of four roostera. Packing house measures 40 by 80 feet. Current 225 workers to grow by 100 under added shifts. Edison designed moveable steel roof over quarries will shield workers in bad weather.

Holison Osment Edison Joan of Tline

Mrs James L Wooding to wed in Lincoln home

Mrs James L Wooding of New York and Biter Cecalla B Vough of Lilabol ough will unite in marriage at the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs Jacob S Vough in Lincoln on Wednesday at 120 p.m. Rev Havin Bryan of Stooklyns will perform the ceremony. The Rev BD Breau, a Presbyterian pastor and former neighbor, will witness. The couple will reside in New York where Wooding has a successful wholesale business for years.

New York Biter Cecalla B.vyough Lilaborough Jacob Lincoln Ovanne Havin Bryan Stooklyns Breau Wandling Ealy Woodliog

Hackettstown Board of Health Demurrer Upheld in Smallpox Case

Justice Swayze rules the town liable for physician services during a smallpox epidemic while the board of health lacks authority to contract. The decision sustains the town's demurrer and sends the case to trial for the physicians bill, noting board power to enforce quarantines under statute.

Justice Swayze Boards of Health Soetioe Ayrayze Thoredey Dre Ay Cy Hackettstown Board of Health Damurrers Strikuy Plalotid Morson van Syckle Hockettatown Hackettatown Ste Apent Coard of Ulthar Belvidere San Francisco Bearth Bourd of Health Hearn Nower Magia Township Union Hackette Toma Ta Dustaloed Witis Eceta

A Word About STAN Collectors

The paper complains about a collector who has withheld payments and caused protests. It notes only one other collector, Mr. C. C. Bowers, remains active. Subscribers are urged to pay when Bowers visits. any commissions due will be promptly remitted.

C. C. Bowers Bowers

Kidnapping Tale Recalled Over Collins Children

The article recounts a Houoban mystery over the Collins children of F. W. Collins. Mrs. John Washburn and daughter Lizzie claim legal custody while the father, Willis Collins, seeks to regain possession. Grandparents say possession is legally backed. New York rumors of severe penalties are denied. The affair has largely cooled with no anticipated trouble.

New York Willis Eddie Collins Hoboken F. W. Colling John V. Washboro Lizzie Reed Washington Washburn Har Anya Oelling Central Danction Warblegton Syria Wea Blon Erand Egonta Prafer Irving Moother Paparain Mr. Colina Ito

Ex-Sheriff Cole Survives Gun Threat at Farm

Former sheriff George B. Cole and his son Clinton faced masked gunmen on their Philipsburg farm when two hunters accused of stealing chickens fired near the house. Clinton intervened, subduing one assailant as the other fled toward the barn. Warrants issued. suspects believed from Philipsburg by Eldridge and Hance. Authorities report last updates show no arrests yet.

Sherif George B. Cole Hig Fine Farm Philipsburg Offlon Clinton Cola Mr. Cole Clinton Osle Batug Phil- Upaburg Eldridge Upceo

Fire destroys modest frame house in Crook area

A noon blaze in a small frame dwelling occupied by two colored families on the Crook, owned by Thomas B. Dedrick, left furniture burned and the building insured for 300. Mrs Van Gelson, Mrs Dedrick, and Mrs Thompson escaped as neighbors fought the fire, the structure eventually saved from collapse. Nearby shops offered candy and baked goods as part of the day’s bustle.

Thomas Dedrick Dan. van Golson Cory Thompson Mra Ven Galvan Thompson van Gelese Alde Alde Noyody Stoma Knoe Fames van Gelsen Jozeph Taylor

Fire devastates Netcong as dynamite halts spread

A Monday blaze gutted a building in Netcong, damaging Drake Bostedo Co. and Union Times offices amid a broader fire that threatened the Morril canal. Dynamite destroyed a dwelling to stop spread. losses run around 17,600 with most covered by insurance. Bank and other structures escaped damage. reconstruction to begin on the old site.

Ds L.bayre Ballein Byee Vane Union-Times Drake Bostedo Company Morrla Canal Abner Bedford Levi Hulmes J. Drake Drake Bostedo O Fox Ride Alrready Zita Heaton The Union-Timae Stanhops Netcong Elilzane

Jury Disagrees in Cruelty Case at Belvidere

In Belvidere on Friday a jury in the New Jersey Book for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals case against J P Frome failed to reach a verdict after over five hours of deliberation. The panel stood ten for Frome and two for the Society. Witnesses testified to no cruelty beyond a lame cow being moved along with a horse, and the jury was discharged, with Johnston planning to sue again.

New Jersey Book For the Prevention of Hen. Johnston J. P. Drome Justee Mackey Belvidere J. D. Taylor Society Stryker Frome Oxford Snd Mra. Obes Shafer Nolace Nelson Mee Peter Shafer Henry Johnston Wil Stout Jastica Tester Ginna Ir “Johnston Gays Costa Olivar VanBillard Philipaburg

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