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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1897
Page
1
The County Board of Assersboro increases the Philipsburg levy by 471 601.10, with a wide spread across wards. The session debated the valuation discrepancies in Philipsburg and approved a general county tax adjustment to achieve broader fairness, amid protests from Philipsburg assessors.
The county tax digest shows real estate value declines in several towns including Pohateong and Belvidere, with increases noted in Hackettstown and Phillipsburg. Personal property drops appear in Belvidere and Washington Borough, while overall indebtedness falls in Washington Borough. Smith, a Summit resident, faced a fatal burglary, and local court actions involve alimony and a farm yard shooting incident in Philipsburg.
A fragmented column mix reports on West Portal unfolding events and a lightning death. It notes Italians leaving, drone Collatti seeking winders, and a general sense of uncertainty as the community endures. It also details the death of Mrs. Lewis Appleplite from a lightning strike during a storm and outlines upcoming property work by Cantehobore T. Pe DeRamer & Sons on the old Estrador house with new foundation and a two story addition. Mr. Samuel Stout becomes the new owner and may occupy the home once finished, with plans for Belvidere Avenue next year.
A wreck on the Central Railroad near Valley Station last Thursday left the mangled remains of an unidentified well dressed man with about four dollars. Despite notices, no one claimed him and Undertaker Q. M. Pidcock buried the body in Bloombury Cemetery. Also reported is a sharpers’ scam where John Roark lured Hungarians with 6 apiece to Pan for 1800, then vanished with the money as pursuers close in.
Delvidere resident John Swattaweller died suddenly yesterday at his home at an age of 76. He was reported to have been in comparatively good health the day before. He was the father of ex-Surgeon NM Swartaweller and Dr P Swarapeiler.
Belightful entertainment at the M E Sun day School chapel Thursday featured a “Doll’s Hospital” play with a full cast of doctors and nurses. Alfred Graff M D led the hospital tableau while Hattie Albert acted as matron and Florence McQuinn as nurse. Net proceeds were $53 but the hospital itself did not pay and was later disbanded. Susan Rinehart of Washington township died at 9 pm after two weeks of illness. She leaves children George O, Edward J, and Mrs. Watson Slater, with funeral services held Monday at Mt. Lebanon church, interment in Maneield cemetery.
Richard F. Goodman, auditor of the Sussex Teepister, nominated for Newton postmaster with endorsement from Connestman Pitney. Office pays about $1,190 yearly. New Jersey Herald notes other loyal candidates and questions Goodman’s wealth and trust ties. New postmaster to take charge around October 1. Also mentions William W. Porter’s Supreme Court appointment and local crime arrest of Hopper and Bortner for grand larceny with stolen horses and goods across multiple counties.
The county convention of the Societies of Chinati in Endeavor will be held at Belgidora next Friday the 24th with Dr Wilbur Chapman a prominent preacher of Philadelphia secured to speak. Other speakers will present and good music will be provided. Detertahmment will be furnished to those who wish to remain overnight.
Aged Asa Kinney of Belvidere was killed at the Hope crossing on the D L & W railroad when a freight train struck his wagon. Coroner and inquest found heavy traffic and lack of protection contributed. Kinney, 99, leaves four daughters and a son. funeral at his Belvidere home.
Belvidere club, short of local engagement, enlisted Washington’s stars Christine Cox Titung and Ablo to play a make up game against Bangor on their grounds. Christine batted four hits with a .1000 batting average, Ubly pitched a stellar game as Bangor failed to score, and the final score stood 16 to 2 after eight innings. The home team plans to host Blairstown next Saturday at that site.
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