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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1902
Page
2
In Belvidere and surrounding towns residents note dirt and debris piling in streets, urging authorities to enforce sanitation. Local businessman A Laubach opens a pool hall on Main Street while plans for pork sausage and fresh meat are hinted. Weather forecast predictions spark talk of a dry September, with community events and church notices filling the pages.
Delaware Edwin Kelley of Philadelphia is upending several days in town with friends. Town residents have been entertained by a lively, skilled performer who uses song dance and mimicry before passing the hat. John Cowell moves his family to Ban for Pa, having secured a position there. Charles Allen occupies Van Kirk's house in Kamaaphorg. Brinksrbof hag purchased George Adams farm south of town to farm, Wolf will continue farming. Mabel McCollum returns to Lodi New Jersey to teach. Public school reopens Monday September 8 with Jamies Larue as teacher. Labor Day closes Balth & Hopt mill. doctors Morrin and staff travel the highway in a new auto. The doctor’s new car impresses locals and some fine fish ranged from one to five pounds. William Olfford expected from Phillipsburg to farm for Edward Brinkerhoff south of town. Martha and family Englewood stay several days with Jabez G Smiths. Boarding houses filled over Labor Day with visitors from New York Philadelphia and Lyne.
Allamuchy and Oxford area residents are noted for visits, farm work, and social gatherings. Residents include McVicar in Wall Street, Mahion Starr, Mrs. Dunn hosting guests, Ford Staples repairing farms, the Epworth League meeting, and a baptismal or birthday event. several travels to Hoboken, Dover, and Philadelphia are mentioned alongside farm life and a peculiar carriage accident near Green's Pond.
Columbia residents mourn Mrs. Sarah Gilbert and Miss Minnie Dunfeld as long illness claims Mrs. Gilbert. The funeral was led by Rev. H P Ring at Fair View cemetery. Many locals visited kin and friends, including Alita Loa and Valentina Dietrich, while Ephraim Dietrich and James Mietrich were mentioned in town notices.
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