Preservation of Morris Canal Debated by North Jersey Citizens
A Hackettstown Gazette editorial argues against abandoning the Morris Canal, urging robust public opposition to a proposed plan from the Legislature. It notes state and regional impacts, the value of canal commerce, and the need for local objections to influence the commission's recommendations. Community members and nearby towns in Warren County weigh in with involvement from township committees and property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poxt
Commanion
Northam
New Jersey
Hackettstown
Tha Morris
Lee
New York
Canala
Lehigh
Lydson
High Bridge
Central
Avery
Hackettatown
Washington
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Commission
Townsbury News: Marriages Deaths and Local Notes
Townsbury reports the wedding of Otelia Curling of the place to Charles Leefor of Hazen conducted midweek by Roy Somes. Local farmer William Marlatt plans additions to his farm's outbuildings. A six month old child of Mr. and Mrs. Budd Wildrick died from whooping cough. Jesse Moore moves to Morrig ClaUS Hospital for treatment of a mental condition, with community sympathy. Samuel Wildrick’s kin and other residents noted. ponies auctioned by Ketchen family. Daniel Morgan remains weak with an ulcerated stomach, mostly confined indoors. hog cholera devastates local hogs with no cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsbury
Otelia Curling
John Curling
Charles ‘Leefor
Hazen
Vienne
Porvenage
Roy
Somes
William Marlatt
Smurlstt
Times
Mfr
Budd Wildrick
Buttzville
Samuel F. Wildtick
Jesse Moore
Morrig'Claus Hospital
John Q. Ketcham
Saniel Wildrick
Niain
Daniel
Morgan
Oyster supper festival at ME church Saturday
The ME church plans an oyster supper and festival in the church basement on Saturday evening November 28. Union Thanksgiving services will be held this year in the ME church and Thanksgiving Eve at 7 o'clock with Rev. KO England of the Presbyterian church delivering the sermon. Mrs. Hoagland joined her husband in Kingston last Wednesday and remained until Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Eigar and Mr. and Mrs. P.O. Brown and daughter Nellie visited friends at Eyreytown over Sunday. Elwood Hiner and Miss Sarah Welch were guests of Miss Ruth England at Blair Hall last Sunday. Mrs. Mary Cawley, who has been spending time at Changewater, returned home Saturday. Mr. John Cling and family of New Village and Mrs. F.S. Py Smith of Broadway were guests of Mrs. Morty Smith last Thursday.
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Its J. Kilenberger
Aten
Kirs. Jitenberger
Williams
John
Arthur Hartung
Newark
Hee
Mae Rush
Ira Shippa
George Bennett
George Albertson
Lt C
Denny Jump Council
Tolmaenburg
Read
George Mitlock
Newton
Vera the
Carly Part
England
Presbyterian Churc
Ff. Hoagland
J.B. Eigar
P.O. Brown
Nellie
Eyerittatown
Sindy
A . Elwood
Hiner
Sarah Welch
Ruth England
Blair Hall
Mary Cawley
Changewater
John Cling
New Village
FS Py Smith
Broadway
Morty Smith
Halnesborg Social Roundup features Blairstown visitors
Mrs Charley Mann of Blairstown visits her mother Mrs Sarah Anderson in Halnesborg. Mesara Moiick and Lesehke stage a vaudeville at Wainatu Valley Inst. Tuesday and Wednesday. Clarence Vankforn visits his uncle Andrew Vankhorn. Frank Mingle of Marksboro calls on Jacob Heck. Mr and Mrs John Sendershot host friends from Froomsburg. Mrs Raynor of Marion Ohio moved in. John L Burt of Blarkaboro visits with daughter Mrs Edward Wildrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Mann
Blairstown
Shus
Sarah Anderson
Mesara
Moiick
Lesehke
Butler
Wainatū Valley
Clarence Vankforn
Andrew Vank Horn Innis
Frank Mingle
Marksboro
Tha Gueat
Jacob Heck
John Sendershot
Froonsburg
Raynor
Marion
Ohio
Benjamin Beck
John L. Burt
Blarkaboro
Edward. Wildriek
Local Social Roundup From Roquesbourg and Nearby Areas
Roquesbourg residents Mr and Mrs George Beatty hosted relatives at Cherry Bend while Fort Murray visitors Mr and Mrs Dorry Casky stayed with C J Barber family. Elizabeth Fossler of Euston with Willeven parents. Mrs Fred Dellicker and Miss Clara j visited Easton. Charles Beatty of Carlton socialized with Frace and Petersburg family. Mrs Jacob Walters improving after illness. Mrs Weller Wilover visited Easton friends. Mrs John Thompson ill with rheumatism. Mr and Mrs Mark Quilick entertaining Jackson Valley guests. Mary and Ray Curl of Tackettstown among visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seorge Beatty
Boontcong
Hs Parente
Jacob Beatty
Cherryrey Bend
Air
Dorry Casky
Daugh
Fort’ Murray
C.J. Barber
William’ * Fossler
S Elizabeth
Euston
Meeting of Warren County Bible Society at Belvidere church
Residents of Warren County gather at Second Presbyterian in Belvidere on Tuesday of last week to shape the Bible Society’s plan. Rev B Nell proposes an executive committee to appoint local collectors who will visit homes, introduce the Bible, seek contributions, and publish names and amounts in the annual report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County Bible Society
Second Presbyterian Church
Belvidere
B. Davenell
Warren Cotmbytant
Diblo
Rani
Tha
Rise and Fall of Philadelphia Tycoon Gibbs
A messy OCR tale traces Wiliam W. Gibbs a Philadelphia capital leader once at the center of major deals and a prominent promoter network. It recounts his ascent from a Newark clerk to head of major gas and electric ventures, his vast but largely illiquid wealth, and his decline after a series of failed ventures and market swings. The account notes Gibbs’s early life, notable firms like United Gas Improvement Company and Philadelphia Electric, and his status among Philadelphia’s financier circle, including mentions of Drexel mansions and grand homes.
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WW. Gibbs
Phiadelphia Capitallat
Hormeriz
Hackstartons
Rockefeller and Jould
Philadelphia Capitallats
Pennsylvania
Taliond
Philadelphia
Wiliam W. Gibbs
Blackattstown
County
Abda
Hla
Gibbs
Entect
Rhode Hyiniders
Vonatta
Deraoy
Ab Fourtean
le Tripokon
New York
Bauer, Gibbs & Co
Ferdinand 2Sing
Natonal Petroleum Gun Company
Amos Paul
Newmarket
Gibla
Gibbs the Great
United Gas Improvement Company
Gas Trust
Philadelphia, Heading
New England
Poushkoopsie Bridge
Philadelphia Uleatrie Company
Pitt Ibis
Promofars
Hig Mars- Tien Company
Budk
Lis New, Ventures
Cam Ani
Gibbe
Wong’ Drexel
Walnut Streets
Philade
Lackawanna Plans to Boom Towns With Industry Ads
Lackawanna railroad officials plan a $150 campaign to lure manufacturers to Stroudsburg and surrounding towns. An article in the New York Commercial would advertise advantages, with the railroad opening a bureau in New York to provide site details, power, and rail facilities to prospective locators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Railroad
W. Ten-Broeck Hig
News York
New York
Engt
Stroudsburg
Board of Trade Motor
Bruce
Lackawanna
California bound rail fare offer to West and Southeast
A fragmented advert describes one way rail travel to California for 50000 dollars with connections to Washington and Oregon, plus routes via Buffalo and Cleveland to Chicago then onward to St Louis. It promises three daily through trains and urges ticket reservations through a Newark agent named Gay Adame at Broadestrow.
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California
Washington
Oregon
Ant
New York
Chicago
Buffalo
Cleveland
Sud
Ab. Louis
Apy
Gay Adame
Newark
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Easton
Hay’s
Hay’s Shoe Store
Northampton Street
Easton, Penna
Vocalia Orchestral
Iustenter
Asp
Fe Bucke
Blulp In
Washington, New Jersey
B. F. Seltzer
Fatigon
Carter Pharmacy
Alleger
Asbury
Halnesborg
Rouesbourg
Meeting of
Cross
Ayer
Metzger
Robert
Shover
Grem Gardner
N. J
Metzger Medicine Manufacturing Co
West Bethlehem, Pa
A. B. Groff & Bro
Washington,New Jersey
A. B. Jeffie Brossel
Early Birds
A. B. Groff & Bro.’s
Fie
Groffs
A.B. Golf
W, D. Gulick
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