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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1898
Page
2
Fragmented local notes recount a range of rural incidents from Delaware area including a typhoid illness, a fatal rail collision near Bridgeville, farm changes and apple shipments, church notices, visits, and social chatter about townspeople such as Sharpi, Hew, and Meley. The scattered items sketch life in a 19th or early 20th century community with names, places, and brief events.
Thomas Bird died at his son C. B. Bird’s home on Wigh street Saturday morning after about a year of infirmity. He was 82, born near Greenville, married Elizabeth Lanterman, and later married her sister Euphamia. He was a mason by trade, helped build the old Wayside Baptist Church twenty eight years ago, and leaves ten children all married. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Viton Cemetery. Survivors include many relatives in Oxford and Blairstown.
Fragmented OCR text mentioning people, places, and a range of local events. References include Jersey City, Newark, Philadelphia, Trenton, and various individuals such as Mrs Cortes Plohtel, George Trimmer, and Robert Zulaut. Mentions of church activities, revivals, layoffs, a Peace Jubilee, and a hospital, with dates like Nov 1 and a stray note on a fire-related incident.
Keener notes and local names weave a fragmentary social column from Junction and surrounding areas. The item mentions Myrtle Lise, James Swayze, Miss Clann Parks, and many neighbors attending visits, church services, and gatherings with scattered references to residents in Knowl ton, New York, and Jersey. The tone resembles a small town society page with brief mentions of travel, illnesses, and home events.
A damaged OCR page mentions Washington National Bank in Washington New Jersey and references mail delivery, a public ante wagon delivery, and local districts. It also lists various names and locations with unclear context and several pharmaceutical brand mentions.
An open testimonial urges women to seek remedies for painful menstruation and leucorrhea citing Mrs. Pinkham and Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter describes relief from symptoms and encourages others to write for health guidance.
Royal Worcester Corse baseware featured for Leaowio dealers with emphasis on durable finish and classic design. The label highlights compatibility with dining sets and porcelain craftsmanship, appealing to collectors and retailers seeking reliable tableware options.
A historical notice states weekly Tuesday meetings at 26 chicis pele and advertises safe-deposit boxes for rent. It invites accounts and promises careful accommodation in line with conservative banking principles, signed by R. M. Eilenberger, cashier.
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