Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Star in Washington, New Jersey

We have 1,531,364 pages in New Jersey

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Star

Location

Washington, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1903

Page

6

Indictments in Bymon Murder Case Spark Trial Prep

Indictments were handed up for Regane Scharrer and George Oakes in the Washington county case linked to a shooting on a country road near Washington on August 14. Attorneys Stryker Morrow and Jeffery were appointed to defend, with Justice Bwayze setting October 28 as trial start. Witnesses and prosecutors may be aided by state writs, as the case draws intense local interest.

Regane Scharrer George Oakes Washington Kiling Willem EB Ryman Grang Barker Oxskes Bwayss Oakes Connacl Btroker Morrow Modara Strykar Oscar Jeffery Morrowould Stryker Costa Bwayze Caco Boya Fa Warren County Anoyly Rame Sktalts Phillipsbarg Joseph NM Roseberry Belyidare Gurney Walker Acharree Scharrer New York Garner Walker Luaty Daniel J. Willaver William Rymon Sloven Qaken Waller Welker Rymion Bia Symon

Water supply survey and foundry expansion tied to Warren plans

Surveyors near Port Golden map a new water supply for a proposed Warren company as Easton engineers test a line from Low's Hollow to a Phillipsburg plant. The findry at Phillipsburg nears completion while Easton’s old site will be torn down. a county election shows constitutional amendments defeated by about 640 votes with 42 ballots rejected.

Autorias Petty Pdni- Patlog Water Company Washington Dedal Easton Gama Port Golden Engineera Aines Washington Water Company Ator Patty Phillipsburg la Uon Coartion Easton Phillipsburg Doodle Low's Hollow Warren Board of Emotion Belvidere

Some Gathering at Methodist Church October 4

The Methodiat Episcopal church invites all to a full day program on Sunday October 4 featuring a 9 15 a m Brotherhood rally a 1 30 p m general church meeting a 2 20 p m Sunday school rally and a 7 30 p m young peoples league program A Love Feast on October 7 is also planned Former Glen Gardner resident Frank M Groendyke wed Geneva Frudep in Millsboro with reception and wedding trip followed by moves to Mendham to start a plumbing business Market and social event details included.

Methodiat Episcopal Church Frosta Dolver Willok Treacher Baworth Eae Glen Gardner Frank M. Groendyke Morefatown Mills Geneva Frudep Mendham Binsineas

Family Abuse Alleges Wife Beating at Townsbury

George A. Cooke, a Townsbury farmer, faces accusations of assaulting his wife after a domestic dispute over sewing a button. Neighbors corroborate parts of the tale as Mrs. Cooke and daughter Blanche recount the confrontation ending with injuries to Mrs. Cooke. Possible arrest for assault and battery planned after legal consultations.

George A. Coote Townsbury Cooke Apella Lyla Paitivi Drs. Cooke Mra. Coole Ia Anton Sharps Townabury Mra. Cooke Aegunlé Belvidere Cooze

New Jersey to convene special session to fix school law

Governor calls Legislature to meet Thursday October to pass a law applying the McKee School act deemed unconstitutional by the court of errors and appeals. The act upsets funding, bonds, and authority for school boards, with treasurer and comptroller unsure how to allocate $60,000, and officials lacking legal authority pending the session.

Calin Lamedluty Raltef New Jersey Court of Errors and Appeals Alala Briggs Morgan Jagt Tolsday State Board of Education

Speirs Brings Suit Over Silk Mill Holdings

Mr Speirs formerly superintendent at the Washington Silk Mill now at Lancaster sues Louis Bocasal & Co in the Supreme Court at Trenton for a fifth interest in the firm and profits from twelve years of service. The defense claims Spiers was incompetent to act without his son James who left the company years ago. Harding, Grigge & Davis of Paterson, New York lawyers represent the defendants.

William Spoles Washington Silkk Lancaster Supreme Court Trenton Louis Bocasal & Co Washington Sille Chancery Court Davendania Speke Spelre James Spetrat Connass Te Me. Harding Harding, Grigge & Davis Paterson New York

Letter Propounds Paint Mixtures and Cost Differences

A letter to Elmer Opdyke from F.W. Devo & Co discusses paint mixtures. It argues that poor paint and labor costs make painting more expensive than honest paint, with references to brushes, pigments, and fillers. The note closes with best wishes and an afterword about a Golden Wedding anniversary celebrated by Mr and Mrs James Warman.

Elmer Opdyke Washington Savaral Costa Devee F.W. Devo & Co P.S Carstot Aoila Oor Asp Woek James Warman Janoton Noar Faye Wagone Flewington Jondad Worman

Attorney General Ruling Sparks Debate Over Constitution Amendments

A controversial election in New Jersey prompts criticism of the ballot design and an AG ruling on the number of amendments. Critics say instructions misled voters and that trickery or sharp practice affected the outcome, with calls for a court review of the ballot and election process.

Thorn McCarter Trenton New Jersey Senate Theo Oppaalug Moab Gansta eMlee Jonker

Squire Lindaberry Hosts Fiery Banquet With Political Toasts

The Squire hosted a Thursday evening banquet for local Democrats with tables set in grand style. Notable attendees included Borough Attorney Bartron and Justice of the dinner table Dr. C B Smith. A speech in support of a grand budget was interrupted when Dr Bailth diagnosed a light case of founder, ending the meal.

C.mauropo Jacob K Amith Squire Lindaberry MeGinnis Mer Lindsberry Bhrape Marshal Smith Charlas Ciprhng John Ali Lattor Wiliam Fill Ayalra Lindaberrs C. B. Smith Ac Press Court Borough Bartron Grant Bailth Altorway

Frost-Nipped Baseball and Local Scores From Saturday

A brisk summary of Saturday games notes Ingersol top mound for Buxton as High Bridge won 4 to 3 with Grube at right field. Chatham beat Orange with Nalbhor and Doxwwan pitching. Argyl beat Haoger 6 to 4 in a state region deciding game drawing thousands in attendance. Faulkner and the Wilmington A A club are highlighted for a 7 consecutive inning record. Washington town team suffered a heavy 17 to 2 loss. The report also mentions local social notes, a courtship and marriage case, plus a city festival and furniture bargains.

Tatatoy Phohlogics Ingersol Buxton High Bridge Grube Gouer Chatham Orange Nalbhor Sleventh Pan Argyl Haoger Argyl Cocoral Dolimra Beeldes Faulkner Marina Pigina Thun Toaden Wilmington A. A Washington Scors Bilster Skinner Losey Crocker Brothers Christine Uncle Villa Somerelis Garag

Jury Returns Sixteen Indictments In Local Court

The Grand Jury returned 16 bills of indictment including a local case against Mrs. J. Snyder of Washington for assault and resisting an officer after she fired a revolver at Constable Skrope. Clinton Weaver and others faced charges of assault, larceny, and related crimes. several defendants pleaded not guilty. The civil case Gardner v McLaughlin dragged on, with a verdict of 837.77 dollars for the plaintiff. The grand jury was discharged Monday afternoon. court adjourned after a long week of proceedings.

William E. Rymon Morder Provecetor Angle Fred Peterson Oxford Tix Stryker Wm. Kenogler Albertc VanGaleen James Fehr John Moore Howard Butler Samos Brows Wedinoaday George Gardner Thomas McLaughlin Phillipsburg Melaughlin William H. “Morrow Smith’& Brady Washington Borough Washington Township Jonnie Lippencattle Chan Harria Joseph Pittenger

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bymon Bill Oakes and Scharrer Soth Telal Justice Swayze Gouri Steyker, Motron and Jeffery Washington Age George A. Cooke Nuon THE School Law Mr. Speirs Bull Mra J Wy Natzeelle Margaret Matilia Smith Colubybia Dave Apo Danies Thia Laatanca Margaret Matilda Albert Dilla Cisco Nichuiaon Dustee Pennsylvania Olson Nunn’e JURY Sinteen Bills J. H. Snyder Fintales Moodey Atteregog Adjoneas Unhurir's
Search Courier

Search the Washington Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication