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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1899
Page
10
The article praises the buying public's endorsement of merchant efforts and investments. It describes a season where business should rise from buzzing to a full hum, as stores stock the right materials to satisfy customers and strengthen public trust.
A catalog of dress goods and blankets touts low prices and broad assortments. The notice highlights blacks crepon and broadcloth, wool blankets, and hosiery with emphasis on value, urging shoppers to visit the store headquarters for seasonal buys and year end stock.
A bold millinery display showcases hats and bonnets with modest prices for all. The store invites inspection, promises prompt service, and highlights early season specials on ladies garments, underwear, and shoes along with a wide range of dress linings and fabrics.
A notice announces an Administratrix sale of real estate within the Watters estate. It lists properties including parcels on Mount Kairtabilj and nearby roads, naming heirs like Eliza Letil Watters and others, with a deadline date and time for bidding. The sale covers parcels in the township area with specified boundaries and legal space for prospective bidders.
A lengthy OCR fragment lists real estate transfers involving George A. T. Seholts, Andrew Smith, Henry W. Pariel, and others, with dates in 1899 and amounts like 1,500 and 2,050. It also references local notes on Clinton tax rates, a Dover Athletic Association birth, and various unrelated items including burglaries, parades, and society notes in a general county context.
The Warren County Democratic scene considers former Congressman Johnston Cornish of Washington as a candidate for the party nomination for Senator. Supporters praise his manufacturing success and county ties while opponents question his fit and the party unity ahead of a district race. The piece notes the diverse views within the Democratic ranks about Cornish’s chances and the impact on local politics.
Charles Blake of Alpines, a member of the U S infantry, arrived home from the Philippines bearing five bullet scars including one on the forehead and another on the back of the head. He endured smallpox and typhoid fever during service and now returns with tales of war.
Danville notices list visits and family events across the region. Names include John Augher and his two Kansas sons, Cummins of Meadville with John Merrell, Miss Mutlie Roane of Boston, Mrs Rebecca Hendershot, Philip Bell family near Hawkettstown, and others in Belvidere and Washington D C. Several weddings, moves, and illnesses are noted, with daily life details from residents and towns.
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