Citizens Debate Lights Contract At Borough Meeting
A private borough meeting discussed the proposed electric light contract with the Electric Light Co. Ward outlined higher rates to cover costs and moonlight service loss. Merchants and taxpayers urged council action and public input before a spring decision, with Supt Ward promising to present the proposal to company officials.
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STAR
Ogarattain
Ward
STA
Jacob R. Bryant
Johnik, Cooke
J. B. Hampton
Electric Light Co
Hampton
Phyaloiane
de. Willems
Thelighta
Chetleva
Seatiatica
Hanna Ald
Buaingseadie
Taying
Common ‘Council
Paga
A. B. ' Groff
Tampa
FN. Jenkins
Capt. C. F
St. Cloud
John D. Garniah
Jeffery
Courstl
Electric Git
Oxford's New Church Dedicated In Dignified Ceremony
Restoration of Oxford's St Anges Cathalle rechurch after a fire led to fundraising and a corner-stone laid for a grand medieval style church. Dedication is set for Sunday with Bishop McFaul presiding, a 10 am ceremony, 10:30 mass, and a musical program by the choir of St Philip and James.
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Twoyarcango
St. Anges Cathalle
Oxford
Thanaurance
Mofant
Trocton
St. Philp and James
Philipsburg
Marin
McFaul
Aeemon
Burns at Empire Steal & Iron Works in Oxford
Wesley Nelson aged twenty three and widowed Nelson family face severe burns after cinders from two loaded cars at the Empire Steal and Iron Works in Oxford shower him during a coupling mishap. He endures intense pain but shows signs of recovery with medical care. grafting may be needed for affected skin.
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Wesley Nelson
Astor Nareprely
Bee
Nelson
Oxford
Nelson Afelyon
Empire Steal & Iron Go
Atma and
Otter
Tsat
Jamea Nelson
Mra
Welson
One Man Dies In Hunting Accident Near Port Murray
Carl Martenis of Port Murray loses part of his hand when a loaded gun misfires during a hunting outing near Ger Cool’s farm in Prellaghagaen tow n. The accident, witnessed by a search party, ends with Martenis hospitalized as surgeons treat severe hand injuries.
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Carl Martenis
Port Murray
Ger Cool
Prellaghagaen
Jonun Howall
Airty
Tre TL. Hann
Hishoma
Wad
Hopu
Slater
Hosiah Sharpe
Uaica M. E
Ray
Burlay
George Coal
Jobo
Martin Gibbs
Acdtsw Hiblar
Charles Howell
Vilet Albertson
Anthe Bingan
Fouth
Vane
Carl
Guo
George Waz
Tellfalla Fey
Hile Balares
Erik
George
Séan
Garl
Martenia
Martenis
Funk
Smith
Whist Club Event At Mrs Cornish Home Wis
Notes from She Wisist Tables Priday weekend describe a Ladies Whist Club gathering at Mrs Johaston Cornish on Balvidare avenue with ornate blue and silver decorations, whist games lasting until midnight, and a cordial reception by the hostess. A later entry mentions a turkey dinner for the club hosted by William Steveling at his home on West Wasbington Ave. A separate account reports an accident at a bridge where Harry McLain was struck in the eye by a sharp fragment while working on metal castings. doctors said his sight might recover after a few days of monitoring.
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Gar
Beveral
Efezut
David
Tease Hall
Broad Street
Ball
Pickle
E. A-Cole
Qole
Highey
Amell Stream
Brather
Youmans Avenue
Dey McKinstry
Tia bin
bin Escpe
Bhmi
Bia
Ped Want
Ladtea
Johaston Cornish
Balvidare Avenue
Olmib
Margaret Wandling
Wasbington Ave
William
Steveling
Disner
Wich Bridge
Haury
Molcaln
Taylor Uteal & Tron
Ab Tah Bridge
McLain
Dairy Cow Tribute Draws Farmers Institute Speakers
At Stawarteville farmers gathered Saturday for the Farmers Institute led by Alva Agee of Ohio. Speakers urged better dairy cow care, feeding, and cleanliness, citing aging methods and practical farm routines to improve milk production.
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Stawarteville
Farmers’ Institute
Alva Agee
Ohio
Franklin Dye
Ray
Yoder
Lutheran Church
Henry van Dresser
Hpachla
Hotan
New York
Timothy Carl
Flo
Hejleser
Pennsylvania
Buollagaon
Turcher
Agee
Mike Nature
Bnd
Hp” Sensfarn
Wntil
Dresser
Poulbry
Bor Products
Ny 9
Mansor
Seeds
Road survey and donations mark Freeholders meeting
The Freeholders at Balvidere audited section bills and re elected Godward A Lalda as steward. Oxford township asked for two sections of macadamized roads totaling eight to ten miles. A survey committee was appointed to plan improvements and estimate costs. Members individually donated $100 to Easton Hospital in appreciation of local services. county funds could not cover an appropriation.
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Oxford
Easton Hospital
Board of Freeholders
Balvidere
Godward A
Isconalets
Meare
Henderson
Lorsmagon
Lara
Thatcher
Ontfer
Buttzville
Belvidere
Harmony Ling
Ravkeburg
Ndlvidualy
Eiston Hospital
Elizann
Millions Boost Wages Across Railroads and Industries
The Pennsyllvania Railroad leads a wage rise as several railroads and industries nationwide follow. If all railroads raise wages ten percent, total wage gains could reach over 51 million dollars, while freight revenue would rise about 102 million, yielding roughly 63 million in profit. Named firms include Pennsylvania, Union Railroad of Pittsburgh, Central Railroad of New Jersey, New York Central, Boston and Albany, Union Traction, Baldwin Locomotive Works, and others.
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Thle
Pennsaylvoola
Pennsylvania
Union Railroad
Pittsburg
Central Balford
New Jersey
New York Central
Boston and Albany
Union Traction
Company’ of
Reading
Piladelphia, Raph, Tranalt | Co. American Cigar Mo
Badwin Locomotive Worka
Lopatcong grants right to lay tracks to Phillipsburg
The Lopatcong township approved granting The Diston Washington Treetlon Co. permission to lay tracks and operate along highways from Phillipsburg to the new Togéract Alargeant Dents Works site. The company plans to begin laying tracks next week and expects rapid progress, with possible later connections to nearby cement works.
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Washtuetoo-Easton /Treetion Co. Wik
Queen
Lopatcong
Phillipsburg
Diston, Washington
Biisou
Greenwich
Big Church Debt Slashed as Fund Drive Surges
Washington M. E. Church reports nearly six and a half thousand dollars paid toward reducing a five thousand dollar debt and funding an organ, with total contributions since July 1895 surpassing thirty two thousand dollars. Pastor Rev D B F Randolph notes progress toward a January 1 goal, while trustees and members celebrate liberal giving amid past years of sacrifice.
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Washington
M. E
Randolph
Lhat Sundey
Dean
Toly
T.K
Aecre— Tery
G. B. Bowers
Trenetrer
D.B.F. . Randolph
Newark
Mesare
B. A. Cola
A. F. Florey
Bowers
G. W. Dilts
Paldin
Anudraw Aq Balmer
Woo
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