Water dispute and jail portrait over Buckhorn Creek case
A detailed account describes Joseph M. Roseberry arguing with the Burson farm owner about water rights and a proposed reservoir to supply a Belvidere water company. It covers legal actions to condemn land, alleged pollution of the stream, and a contempt proceeding against a local figure, with tensions over spring access and compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burson
Scott
Mountain Forever
Gorheady
Buckhorn Borns Water Co
Willish
Strson
Belvidere
Supreme Court
Scott's
Willer Col
Scott's Mountain
Swison
Marmer
Swhleh
Washington
Fitssaat
Lacfon Rinrachtas
Joseph M. Roseberry
Wale Mingyo
Sarson
Sarron
Syreon
Lattat
Roseberry
Nekodale
Marshall ‘Vitet
New Village
Peter Cline
Harmony
Levi’ Mackey
Haze
Sargon
Vica
Trenton
Pnerenn
Morionb Wei Vane
Sircon
Contempt Sentence Upholds Water Case Trial
The court continued proceedings as Larson, lacking counsel, faced contempt. He was sentenced to ten days in jail after resisting the order to surrender stock. The water company and local landownership loom over the dispute, with tensions over water supply and company practices referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toscberry
Morrows
Sonmetinyy Inter
Sargon
Larson
Nhu
Hucklern “Witep's Co
Washington Water Co
Contempt Order Tangles In Buckhorn Water Dispute
A court orders show cause in a dispute between Buckhorn Creek water provider and farmer Larson. The case centers on an injunction over water supply access and alleged interference with a reservoir project, with testimony about sustained pollution and property actions affecting water flow.
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M. Roseterry
Cresi
Clent
Buckhorn
Biar
Wim
Dhe
Auelstorn Springs Water Co
Pelilan
Chan- Gullot
Sargon
Khoult
Sarkon
Morrow
Ami Sread
Rays Wilder
Merrow
Larson
sinAg
Sinte Water Supply Commission
Sarason
Walder
Heffner
Ala Water Company
the Stone
Sak AL Sarcon
Societe
Ts MO Rose Gerry
Miiaeta Townsity Woman Dead at 66 in Karraville Home
Mrs. Freel Mitchell aged 66 died at her Karraville home after a paralytic stroke suffered a week earlier. Survived by husband, daughter Mrs. Alonzo Bram of Mansfeld Township, two brothers John Kelpham and Hann of Newark, and Mrs. Win A. Derby of Washington. Funeral services will be held at home Sunday in Intermont.
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Miiaeta Townsity
Freel Mitchell
Karraville
Dentiwak
Alonzo Bram
Mansfeld Township
John Kelpham
Towns
Lewis
I Eteha
Newark
Dnecob Hann
Grant Meadows
Win A
New Jersey Institute Contract For Goods Supply
A fragmented notice indicates an order from the New Jersey Institute to supply goods. It names White Gate, Warren Foaniry & Macaine Co. of DHARpshuny offering to provide oats at 45 cents per bushel delivered to the location specified, with payment terms and delivery details implied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Oate
Warren Foaniry & Macaine Co. ‘of
Dharpshuny
Lughel
Railroad laborer killed crossing tracks near Jackson Avenue
Dominick Fazio a 33 year old rail worker died instantly when struck by a pusher engine on the Lackawanna gravel line while crossing to reach the westbound track. He left a wife and three children and funeral services were held at St Josephs church.
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Dominick ‘Fazio
Lackawanna
Eng
Jackson Avenur
Cormar
Laubach
Fazio
Tatiana
Faalo Wes
Jyaves
St. Tosaph's Church
New Disease Afhete Children Invasion In Trenton Area
Readable fragments describe a new disease causing paralysis in children, with deaths in Morris County and Trenton. Doctors from New York report unknown contagion with rapid onset and uncertain cause, noting possible spine or nerve involvement and partial to total paralysis. The piece cites local families and a Trenton physician offering early observations.
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Olhose
Trenla
Morris County
John W. Albertson
C. H. Albertyon
Vienna
Uttley
Qed
Trorketellan Tnstitute
New York
Tronkite Investignts
Connecticut
Al‘bertson
Trenton
Cooper
Ney
Inoth
MSE Aed
Inspectors Probe Horses as Justice Fines Manager
Getudny, a Flenry agent for the S P O A Justice of the Peace Harry Christine and Constable Shrope inspected horses at Lackage cut-off. Sixteen horses were checked. three showed ugly shoulder sores. Geo Conowag, the manager, pleaded guilty to two charges and one more and was fined 20 dollars each, totaling 50 dollars. The manager withdrew his pies and a $200 service bill for a Washington hearing on Oct 26.
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Geo. Conowag
Capetss
Christine
Opparitin Coop
Gully
Waa
Phe mManager
Washington
Accident on the Road Ends in Injuries and Misunderstanding
An accident occurred on the road involving Harvey Snyder of Brass Castle and Foyt Sharp, the automobile man of Washington. The collision left Snyder with a cut on the forehead and a severe injury to the chin while Sharp escaped serious harm.
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Harvey ,Snyder
Brass, Castle
Foyt Sharp
Washineton
Wadnnedoyenighters
Hpi
Washington
Rand
Abia
Buckhorn Springs and Nighttime Raids on Scott's Mountain
Fragmented verse and scattered notes recount a Buckhorn spring dispute with the water company and a local hunting of dogs and hogs. The text then shifts to Columbus Day observations and campus disturbances at the New Jersey Institute, noting Cuban student behavior and calls for refined conduct. Major Phelance.
Wolff Brothers Case Ends With No Action Verdict
The Wolff Goll dispute, argued by former Attorney General McGuinty for the defendant and Judge Morrow for the Wolff brothers, ended with a verdict of no cause for action after a lengthy session. A separate incident on Hast Washington Avenue involved a fourteen year old girl Annie, reporting an assault at night, prompting concerns about safety in the neighborhood. A Belvidere wedding announcement notes Blanche Stout to wed Chana B. Dildine of Belvidere, with plans for a trip to New York and other stops after the ceremony.
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Llick
Binck
Annie
Annie Grandhead
Weilding
Eli Belviders Avenue
Toray
Beauiful
Samuel L. Stout
Baelyid Avenue
Wil
New
York City
Alen
Washington
Funcheon
Niagara
Bainsville
Scranton
Pao
Diane
Death toll rises in one Washington family with Agnes Byrne
Agnes Byrne, age unknown, dies after a series of family bereavements in Washington. Her mother Mrs. Byrne and siblings Annie Alice Thomas survive. funeral set for Friday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with burial in the Catholic cemetery. In a separate note, Herbert P. Snyder seeks custody and clarifies rights after his wife leaves with their seven year old daughter following marital troubles and disputes over dress and finances.
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Agnes Byrne
Ayrne Hone
West Warren Streal
Thos. Byrne
Agnes
Cornsel Co
Cornsel Co. Be Ingelotogt
Glyva
Milas Byrne
Washington
Beon
Pie Sumeé
Ella
Falla
Annie
Alice
Thomas
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Rev
B. Walsh
Pather Ward
Herbert P. Spyder
Hey
Empire Plant
Oxford
Snyder
Grewi
Phipsburg
Port Colden
Port Muresy
Oxfore
Ongima
Tragic Changewater Death From Nail Injury Described
A Changewater boy age years died after stepping on a nail last week. Medical notes mention tetanus symptoms and treatment attempts with antitoxin, but the child did not survive. Funeral arrangements noted with remains placed in Washington cemetery.
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Knoepp
Knoeppien
GM. Williams
G. BR. Smith
Sinamans
Gisang
Washington ® Cemetery
Timmming City Merchants Swindle Case Emerges
An Asian tailor named Thia Cio accuses merchants in SW Cyphers area of fraud. The report mentions New York Philadelphia and other cities where buyers paid with checks that were dishonored, with cash differences retained by the seller. Officials reportedly know of no such person named in the case.
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Timming
Prac
Amos
Ara
New York
Philadelphia
W. F. Curtles
Matrimonial schemes in Glen Gardner case publicized
Alonzo Bryan and Levin dispute over a supposed agreement to find a wife. Levin claimed a $25 fee, court sought costs, and a verdict favored Bryan with six cents damages, amid a broader local tale of marriage brokers and disputes. Also noted: Caleb Burdge charged with cruelty to animals. farmers report tall corn in Broadway area.
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Alenau J. Bryus
Seahy Morlet
Creenhorses
Washington Borough
Washington Township
Alonzo
Leoula Lett
Cirla
Klad
Mark
Levin
Mia
Alenza
Glen Gardner
Hunterdon
Bryan
Wi Aghington
Korman
Alonao
Wuimseit
Washington
Levin Clairtis
Lindaberry
Rhon- Ott
Bryai
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Farmer
Garson
Hall
Buckhorn Creek
Aenliinte
Issier
Etrpeda
Wanttinis
Hla
Thor
Iitge
Nath
Wieddagton
Talia
Jackson Aaenue
Gulu
Thc
Wis
Sursan
Groghles
Nexhern Springs
Tolm
Buckhorny Brook
Buckhorn Co
Bill Larson
Jay Roseberry
Win Sacson
Tims
Harvey
Alanen
Athens
Joe
Buckhorn Springs
Navy
Jersey
Jargsey
Naw Institute
New Joraey
Ts Chuse
Aeptirsoptis
Depney
Jann WL Cruett
Sipitie
Balktimore
Aresent
Dootlttle
Distri En Promo
Archon
Maton
Wolff Brothers
Trainieedvnning
Istuor
Jas Tharsougle Ware
Snodsrass Ta
Obey
Ati Elizabeth Casino
Hong-Moon
Letda
Vie_tows
Ahaiitties Falls
Tle Opi
Patergen
Aes Rt Us
Oxsters
Hagan's
Belvidere A
Agnes Aytward Byrne
Moral
Alonzo Hoya
Caleb Burdge
Hopp
Burdge
Muje
Itansag
Broadway
M. B. Bowere
Bo Tore
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