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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1903
Page
9
Fitts Bee Hive Cutting the Notch High markets a November sale with fur scarves priced from 1.38 to 14.00, long stall fur effects, new arrivals in coats and add-ons, blankets and comfortables at reduced pre rise prices, and outer garments highlighted as November’s strong selling period. The store touts low prices, clean methods, and enthusiastic sales across sections to draw winter business.
A retail notice promotes the winter headwear department with new stock arriving weekly. It highlights trimmed hats from the store and unusually low prices, noting sales comparisons to prior periods and urging customers to visit the department for ready-to-wear millinery.
Read our selections and see flare of calico, flannelette and inexpensive outfits. Features include 7¢ outings and gross goods, with men's and women's plannelette nightgowns in stock.
A fall and winter feature highlights warm underwear at light prices. Women's heavy Underwear and Heseed pieces are offered at 39¢, Haley men’s vests, wool vests or pants, and men’s heavy wool undergarments. Children and misses sizes range from 2 to 9 cents, with a large hosiery selection at bargain rack prices.
Alisacs Lida Fenawick and Helen Underwood spent several days in Washington with friends. The Shade social held by the Christian Endeavor Society at the church Saturday evening drew a large attendance. Mrs. Andariese and son plan a week’s visit with her mother in Monteldir and will attend her brother’s wedding on November 24. Harriet Transite entertains Miss Skinner of Scranton, and Lottie Newbolt returned home to Datblohen after a visit. Alice Kiley to John Cannon wedding announced for November 24 at St. Ann’s church. Joseph Coleman moved to Noselle to work with Valley railroad. Odd Fellows prep for Thanksgiving ball. Wonl’s Orchestra of Easton to perform. Mrs. Lizzie Fulper visiting daughter in Alpha. James Shortz, from Newark, visited his father’s home. Blanche Butler spent week in Scranton. Lrinkinokt toy company contemplating moving plant. Mr. Childs, superintendent, was in Morven. Mrs. Cameron’s remains were brought from New York to Glew Gardner and interred at St. Ann’s cemetery. A church fair and supper planned at Methodist chapel tonight. Toby Vosseller visited Osford from Wednesday to Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Windtuvta of Philadelphia visiting at Vosseller home.
The item records a flurry of social notes from Marksboro and nearby towns, including engagements, marriages, visitors from Jersey and Newark, dinners and entertainments, and a Rochester wedding of George Moll to Grace Roeder. It notes the death of Miss Samir Shaw after surgery and a home addition project by Nathan W. Bert.
Meadeville and Easton residents share visits and social events. William Bryan of Easton visits daughter Silas Cummins. Miss Abbie Hance of Stephensburg stays with Mike Wide Dolan. Oyster supper at Petersburg attended by local youths. Morris Lrgan and wife of Easton visit Silna Hamming and EAN Pyne. Delin plans to build a new shed and celery house. Smcking business mentioned. Cards and weddings teased with Thanksgiving chatter. Miss Vida Dell Cummins and Miss Abbie Hantocwers host Georgianna Blumerfelt at Wieneeithswohani get-together. Miss Bara Bird, previously at Mrs. Ric’s Hackettstown home, returns. Continued social rounds as Mr. Allen visits and wedding bells predicted. Mashes Ein Darrett and Grace Cramer begin school studies here Monday.
Nathan Ker of Marksboro and Clinton Kerr of Johnsonburg are named guardians of the Kerr estate. Reports of hunts, livestock, and a 100 acre Kerr farm near Kerr's Corner are noted. Thanksgiving services, a $1 excursion to New York, local court actions, and school football results are described along with various visits and community happenings.
Asa Rampton of Newark was a guest of friends last weekend and now works in Prudential Life Insurance’s printing department. Frederick Balzer and Joseph Balzer visited four days, returning home Friday. Miss Tiertha Bishop of Scranton and Miss May Shurta of Washington called on Mrs. Godfrey Sharps. Charles Abel, visiting from Plainfield, returned home Sunday. Reverend Yerkes of Princeton preached at Muscanetcong church and Junction chapel, drawing large crowds. A young gathering at the Abels' home featured dancing with Bergner’s Clinton orchestra and late refreshments. Willien Werd and family visiting Philadelphia. Marie Davis of Johnson and Frank Cramer of High Bridge guests of Mrs. Mary Welsted. Nellie Miller of Stephensburg and Mrs. William Robeson of Newton visited Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Ihine. William Davit of Plainfield spent several days with Charles Abel.
Mrs L T LaBur entertained her slave r Mrs Jacob Gulick of Washington during Wednesday to Saturday. Mr and Mrs Burt Hoover of Eneton visited Mrs LaBur’s mother Misa Annette Sliker in Newark relatives. Mrs Matthew Pentale to New York to stay with daughter Mrs Murry Whitener. William Fleck Edgar Wiley group attended cousin Tred Stephens funeral at German Valley Friday. Harry Apgur to Hawketts town to drive express wagon. Farm sale of William White adjourned. to be sold privately. Tiery Cougle left for New York Sunday. Mrs Rehede’s daughter’s home was the focus of a large gathering last week. Mrs Dougle had been ill since summer.
A large turnout greeted the AL & church supper last Saturday with nine hundred oysters served in various styles and demand exceeding supply. Other notes mention Mrs Sarah Opdycke attending her niece’s wedding, a bride’s residence in Philadelphia, and local residents—Henry Stier of Newark and Alfred Craveling—visiting. A theft investigation involves a set of harness found near a tunnel. Several local notes cover school cancellations for a county institute, shopping in Easton, a former station agent seen in the village, and various brief regional updates.
Pleasant Grove reports Mark Helms won a medal in a hunting event and brought twenty young rabbits while Holl, Sergeant first class, took second. Edna Hann visits Ithaca and Wilkes-Barre. A fire near Edgar Lance’s home caused arousal at midnight. neighbors controlled it with effort. Fred Ort has lingering illness. Rev CA Osborne attended a Mangy Wednesday service. Ruthel Rudilick spent summer at Everett house. a son was born at the Munge. The Munge driveway was leveled with local help. Mrs Susan Ape’s netted $20. A church renovation ends. a magazine club forms again to review leading periodicals.
Stephensburg residents report varied activities from Bentrystown and High Bridge. Mr and Mrs Ifarry Apyat celebrate family connections while many attend the Morristown Teachers Institute. Local travel includes visits from Newark and Hackettstown relatives and hunting season outings with game sacks. A. S. Cronce renovations and Holloway Carpenter adding a lava glass front door are noted along with other weeklong visits and misadventures.
KNOWLTON residents and relatives report gatherings and movements as Mr and Mrs J A Wallera spent Sunday with his father in Markaboro Stewart Tillman works in Velvidere Lovia Smith of Newark renews friendships Stroudaburg visits with Mya Hunt Die Mr Davi Shotwell hosts family birthday observances at home Several events including a carpet tag nodial planned at FE Bond home Friday night with extended family noted.
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