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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1922
Page
1
Long fragmentary report details accused liquor sellers from Wooderwem being arraigned in county court. Names and roles shift through garbled OCR. court actions, detectives, and county officials referenced. The piece mentions Prohibition era enforcement, witnesses, and forthcoming trials, with ads and local notices interwoven.
Republican delegates on a county campaign swing traveled through Hackettstown Tope Oxford and Stewartsville delivering remarks on state issues and party platforms. Governor hopefuls and local officials spoke on economy constitutional matters and party unity as crowds gathered at bank steps and in town halls amid election preparations.
Betty Ross of the New York World reports on Jackson Davis and John Crosby’s million in a suspected city lawyer driven scheme. She aims to expose the lawyers behind the claim and interview heirs in Wilkes-Barre and the Davis family, with a feature set for next Sunday.
Police crack a series of railroad thefts with Raymond Mattison and his brother Wilbur arrested after confessions link them to a larger ring. Suspects include Harry G. Gardner and Frank Kinneman, with broader investigations into additional arrests and repayments to Lackawanna and Central Railroad companies. Booty stored with relatives and recycled via car and motorcycle runs, with authorities pursuing further charges and recoveries.
Unclear text shows Tir and Lanning withdrawing from a focal political campaign. Mentions County Clerk Kee Wingkexen confirming withdrawal and petitions filed. References to John Wright, Coyne, John Cock, and Charles Gardner as related figures in the local race.
The STAI lauds the local ball team for a strong 1922 season as officials note efforts to revive the national pastime. Observers point to limited early interest, wartime distractions, and the push to secure funding for road improvements and state highway reimbursements to support enhanced local infrastructure.
A local hardware and general store advertises holiday merchandise with 10 to 20 percent discounts for a limited period. The notice mentions ladders for picking fruit and various items in stock, noting a manufacturer exception on certain goods.
The town eyes a coordinated Halloween event with a highway celebration and a full schedule of dances costumes confetti and prizes. The American Legion leads the effort with support from the board of trade and local residents while Washington Band may perform. Construction work in nearby Hackettstown affects routing but organizers push for a united, well funded celebration.
A jumble of small town vignettes shows neighbors amid revelry and daily life. Citizens toast, stroll delivery lanes, and shoppers while one man argues with a boy, an elderly woman assists her grandmother, and others haul cider, gas, or furniture. A candidate buys cigars, a trolley scene, and scattered notices close the page.
The STAR'S circulation drive shows shifting standings with many entrants entering and dropping out. New names rise while others fall as workers push for top honors and big prizes amid renewed campaign momentum.
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