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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1904
Page
4
Community chatter from Bridzeville and Marksboro with names, visits, and events. Mentions of farm prices and crops, church services, family visits, funerals, and local society gatherings across towns including Hope, Oxford, and Pine Brook.
Stephensbrug notes Mr and Mrs Jann Hance and son Dudley of Washington spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs John Miller in New Hampton. Mrs Stewart Hance of New Hampton was entertained by her parents. Ruth Wleming returned home after visiting her sister Mrs Russell Anderton in Palpaburg. Miss Bina Dodyaea visited Hackettstown with her parents. Miller bought a horse and wagon for daughter Mies Borkha. Laura Hawahua returned home after a week away. Louis B Oswang of Hackettstown and Milter Jr. sustained finger injuries. C B Hasso to move to Heaton for teaching job. Rosco and Howard Smith, Guttyette College students, visited grandparents. Jally Goatly celebrated her birthday. Morris Miller enjoys leisure. Faron Wilkes, Rena Appa, and Pooodarg and Jack Gsbarpa attended Sunday school. Antuany hosted by son Frank Appar. Cleveland Bird of Backattetorn visited with sister Mrs Wo Wyd oer. Mr and Mrs Morris Willer entertained by granddaughter Mig Lapis Bb Oaman. Sran and Trilverkiy Nao residents noted. Telephones reported $2.25 per year in advance.
Voters in Newton and surrounding towns hear details of upcoming elections with several referenda and local contests. Residents will elect or appoint officials, attend parades, and mark ballots on water questions and county matters as reports list candidates and civic notices.
The 73rd annual New Jersey Baptist Convention was discussed with venue notes. A New Jersey school exhibit at St Louis won top prizes including fourteen gold medals, Blzat silver models and other honors. The Essex County grand jury rejected charges against Morgan. Cape May inquiries were reviewed with cautious conclusions. Memorial Day plans, nursery dedication, and a Paterson monument memory were noted. Republican leaders in New Jersey were named to campaign across the state. A bill to regulate automobile operation on public highways and other measures were anticipated. Supreme Court Justice Dixon ruled police may arrest a passenger who refuses to pay on a trolley car if disturbance occurs. ejectment is allowed without arrest if no disturbance.
General news notes show Ireland's 1801 1900 population dropping to 448 601 a loss near 260 000 over sixty years. The New Jersey class battleship at Quincy yard is to launch November 10 with a ceremony led by Governor Murphy's kin and Navy officials expect a large Newark delegation.
Fragmentary advertisement cites a family in Armonk New York praising a Dr Eines Naw Discovery for saving a daughter with whooping cough and bronchitis and mentions consumption and tub, with other medical claims and trial bottles referenced.
A local railroad report outlines Lackawanna progress with a new locomotive at Byron ton and expected completion by January. The Lebitt Valley directorate notes earnings rising by 147,000 in the past year, while unions and managers discuss fare and mileage policies and expansion toward Lyon Farm and a through line with the Packard railroad.
The Warren Democrat of Pullenburg reports revival during the campaign. Pension adjustments are noted for residents including Ingrowse of Hackettstown and Jacob Welah of Garmun Valley. Miscellaneous local items cover meetings, property plans, and obituaries.
An advertisement touts PAZO OINTMENT as a guaranteed cure for piles with bleeding or pruritus, claiming cure in 6 to 11 days and offering a money refund if no improvement. Includes mis-spelled and garbled payment notes and a section titled REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS listing transfers and conveyances with various dates and amounts.
Bloomsbury J J Smilth of Philadelphia was the guest of Ir and ira A Gi Traveling. The Ladies' Ald Society quilted last Saturday afternoon. Arrangements are being made to pinws des foale in the Presbyterian church. The Flat-iron Hat for young men is advertised by Sblve'n store.
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