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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1903
Page
9
A scrambled list of names and places shows community life in Stroudsburg and nearby areas. Residents travel, work on roads, and attend meetings while families relocate and attend events. Local officials and churches are referenced amid routine improvements and social engagements.
Report from Beridgeville details corn losses due to frost and white grub damage. Farmers fear yields will be below normal as a few struggle to reach 100 bushels. Mentions include local residents Joseph Fitta, Clarence Batgboet, and Peter Merahan. Court at Monticello and Devora case references appear among scattered notes.
An advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a cure for blood and nerve diseases. It claims the remedy revives vitality and strengthens the body, urging households to keep the medicine for health.
A mixed string of domestic updates notes Sunday meetings with relatives and neighbors. Mentions include Mrs Hadith Mayberry resigning possession, residents at Changewater and Quakerstown, and care moves to the State Hospital.
Communion services will be held at the Marksboro church next Sabbath at 10 30 A M a preparatory service Saturday evening at 7 00. Prof Falcon of Blair Hall was guest of Mrs. Hoc Vanorn at tea on Saturday. The article notes various local visits and illnesses including Mrs Clyde Wine Geld in poor health and Mrs George Current caring for her baby. A fire of community notices mentions the cement plant inspection by railroad officials and a Jadelo party visiting from Blairstown. The piece also records obituaries and local family visits plus a long list of neighbors and events in Marksboro and vicinity.
Belvidere reports plans for renovations and vacation absences, plus a rally in schools drawing large attendance and veteran support. A severe hail storm caused minor damage and a resident’s illness is noted. George Bovobaker’s death from blood poisoning is recorded, with details on his life and family. Community updates include court delays, political notes, a senate nomination, farm sales, and timetable changes affecting travel.
Afra Knowlton and family return home after a wedding trip. Mr. and Mrs. John Walters entertain on Monday at Blairstown with guests from Huineabor and Sarksboro. Mrs. Danfield and Mrs. Blayze visited with Dire. Lizste Leide and children. Attendees from here went to the Allentown fair last week. Corn Wilhelmack reports a Sunday gathering at Vamos Brandes home. Our merchant Albert Hunwell is buying apples at 25 cents a barrel.
Real estate transfers lodged with the County Clerk include Martin F Sleight and wife to Lewis A L Boyer dated Sept 21 1906 Mansfield land transfer for 2000 Emma J Yanger and husband to Christiana Elmunton of Washington dated Aug 31 1903 conveys land in Mansfield amount 50. Other transfers list Frome Smithy to Annis Frome dated Aug 15 1909 and Blount to Nowstadt dated Sept 28 1903 conveying land in various locales with nominal sums.
A testimonial claims Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription restored health and courage to a woman suffering years of distress. It asserts the medicine cures regularity issues and other female ailments, with a note that the volume Dr. Pierce's Medical Adviser is mailed free on request from Buffalo, New York.
Advert reads seasonal imports including flower pots jardinieres crockery lamps and warmer underwear. It promotes brightening rooms with wallpaper paint oils and related items and invites readers to visit for inspection of their lines.
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