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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1895
Page
6
Editorial railings accuse the New Jersey GOP of hypocrisy and partisan manipulation in the governor race. It blasts leaders for opposing reform while backing racetrack interests and resisting cost cuts, urging Democrats to resist what it calls intolerant Republican scheming.
The document surveys party stances with Republicans favoring strong government and protective measures and Democrats urging economy and local rule. It reports a Hudson County association denouncing Candidate Griggs as hostile to organized labor and calling for defeat of the candidate through lawful means.
Margaret Rusling hosts visitors from Delaware andOxford. Prohibition meeting draws crowd in Hermon with Belvidere Glee Club songs. New iron bridge nearly ready. Beckettstown Institute enrolls over 20 students. Knowlton Hope township Sunday School convention held with multiple pastors and officers.
Obituary notes the infant of Mr and Mrs George Bryan died Friday morning with funeral at Haukettetown. Willing Workers announce oyster supper Thursday evening for church funds. V V Barry selling store stock to become driver after home confinement ends. Judge Somerville has a new houser. Local moves and bridge incident reported. Centenary Collegiate Institute at Tuckettstown reports 200 students enrolled with new Commercial Department and low rates.
The message notes Marvin R. Cole leaving for New Bedford and A. Borm selling 4000 bushels of apples at 35 cents per bushel. Apgar plans retirement from the firm to join a hat shop. Farmers chased a mountain animal after a night hunt, shooting and killing a large cat identified as J B Frome’s pet.
Epworth League meeting led by Mes Z Smith. Obscure mentions of residents: Miss Tanella Burtling retires after Oxford visit, Daniel Vaunnuthe at Phillips days, Mrs Wilson Colyer and daughter in Santana. Tracks Institute enrolls 200 plus. job moves and moving plans discussed. Local remedies and commerce ads appear with Carter’s Drug Store promotions and herbal cures.
An advertisement extols liquid laxatives and syrups claiming broad health benefits. It touts a combination of mild action on kidneys, liver, and bowels, with claims of ease of use and safety, urging readers to buy products from the California Fig Syrup Co and a generic NY address listing.
The store unveils a new cloak department with expanded space to display stock. Garments boast rich texture and correct styles including wraps jackets capes for ladies and jackets coats for misses and children. Visitors are invited to inspect regardless of purchase.
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