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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1895
Page
8
A long retail notice from The Famous Clothiers and Gents Furnishers advertises Fall and Winter stock with guaranteed goods, low profits, and no losses. It highlights men’s suits from 8 to 19 dollars, fancy cassimere and worsted options, overcoats, and a large varied stock while inviting customers to inspect offerings and return unsatisfactory items for a refund.
Apparel page notes new Duplex suits for boys and various hats and caps by Danlap Youmans Lamson Knox styles with prices from 100 to 240. Hosiery, blags, silk hose and children’s wear described amid local notices of gatherings, church events, and community updates including travels and canning business.
Glyn Gardner and Elfen Lunghart relocate to Newick and Mondalin district respectively while John Criter moves into Mondalin. Mrs Collings plans Jersey City move this month and Osene Harrison with Geo Foss suffer a non-damaging collision returning from Clinton. Oyster supper fundraiser for Mountain Grove cemetery and other village updates fill the week.
Large Washington retailers advertise unprecedented underwear stock claiming very good quality fabrics including natural white and ribbed fleeced back options. They tout Australian wool blends and assorted colors with sizes for men women and children.
Advertisement lists gloves in multiple shades and styles with prices from 25c to 68c, plus horsehide gloves and wool gloves for men and boys. Also features mens dress shirts, fancy underwear, ties, shirts for boys and children, all offered at sale prices.
Stewartsville items report a dusty Northwest wind from the last warm spell, church attendance up, and local chatter about real estate and private affairs. A mix of letters notes, market comments, and community concerns reflect rural life and a distant Utah buyers remark on Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy.
In Phillipsburg a new silk mill operated by Benj Haytock is set to begin operations next week. The report notes E W DeWitt visiting Roseburg on U S government work. Various local events include school appointments and community notices, with details on construction, theft, and social events among residents.
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