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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1903
Page
10
New Hampton records a kitchen fire at a residence on Oak Street started near the chimney after the family retired. Wm Ward reported the blaze, which was contained before major damage. the chimney and dining room were scorched. Also noted are church events, visits, and local notices including a constitutional amendment vote in Lebanon Township and upcoming sermons by Rev. Potter and Rev. Dyer.
In Oxford at the Presbyterian church Tuesday, the Imperial Entertainers of Scranton gave a highly praised show. Martha Broadbent impressed as a natural elocutionist, Mrs Fields Kann delighted with songs, and Clinton E Weston, a veteran humorist, entertained with lively stories and musical impressions, including a vivid Palma and Holy City rendering.
The article describes a deluxe Proctor’s playhouse at Fifty eighth Street with luxurious fittings and easy accessibility. It notes a changing bill with low price matinees on weekdays and weekend, and prices from one shilling to fifteen cents for gallery admission. It also advertises Emma C. Crevellings farm for sale in Bloomsbury with praised soil, building, and proximity to railways.
A jumble of town visitors and relatives from Asbury, Bath, and Philadelphia mingles with travel tales to New York, Hoboken, and Newport. Residents praise prizes won at Newark Madison Square Garden and Atlantic City exhibitions, while church events include Sunday school and Presbyterian services with sermons by Rev Kennedy and Rev Rada.
Tranquility church services were led by Rev John Bovenizar at Suggaemning on Sunday morning. Marriages were performed at the parsonage by Rev Wm Stout on Wednesday evening September 23. The 76th anniversary of the Tranquility church in Portona is celebrated with historical notices sought by Joseph Dyer. A serious accident injured Watson Ruoles near Huatavita Monday while working for Geo Rodion. The Veterans Circle dinner at Mr and Mrs B Herallton’s home drew about 85 attendees with a tented dinner on the premises.
County Bapt Atwood visited our school Monday and spoke on progress. Miss Teatar, and Mrs. Barnoel Berry and granddaughter Gillis Fiomorfult from Braet Cantie were guests of Air and Mire Wai Berry on Monday. Thomas Craig was in New York City Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wintermule and children were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. George Nayhart on Monday. Mrs. Blanche Ayers pending time with Phillipsburg. Mrs. Charles Hunt entertained her mother Mrs. Rothreck of Riverton last Thursday. Mrs. Edward H. Alberteon and son Abyar of Bangor were guests of Mrs. George Jones on Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs. Wm. Conwell, Mrs. Henry Dodrick and son Milton, all of Washington, were guests of Mrs. George Jones Saturday and Sunday. On the latter day their husband joined them. Miss Grace Shafer spent from Friday past to Monday morning at the home of Barnvel Compton in Hackett town. Mr. Sanford of Warmick called at the home of Freeman Everhard Monday. Col. John Wildrtex was in town on Saturday. Mrs. Samuel Lippincott and all of Pil Upaburg were guests of relatives to town on Thursday.
A fragment explains a paint mixing method using Linseed oil and Palata to produce fourteen gallons from limited supplies. It lists prices and suggests a wooden house painted with these formulas remains durable for many years. Named sellers and places are referenced including Jenkins in Washington and others in Stewartsville Hackettstown Beatlestown.
Mount Salem notes Fred Elichon remains ill but improves. Mr Salem Sunday school picnic was held in Bacey woods. Mr and Mrs Harry Shipman and daughter Viola visit Abram Shipman in Albury Wa. Gene improves after illness. Andrew Myers nears kitchen finish and plans house updates with a fresh coat of paint. Mrs Jacob Ort’s baby has been sick but recovering.
Invitation to the Christian Endeavor State convention at O sage this Thursday. Pastor Hev U5 Plumer will continue the Faith Healing sermon next Sunday. Mentioned visitors include Katherine P Quwink from northern New York and Eleanor Btryker from Aahary with companions Ella Meryhon and others visiting.
An old advertisement claims a young woman gained twelve pounds by using Scott's Emulsion, priced at about eight to ten cents per pound, with a free sample offer and a full dollar refund through druggists. The copy touts reliable results and appeals to cost per pound.
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