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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1909
Page
4
A sprawling column records visits and health notes from Washington and surrounding towns. Mrs. Edward Swick convalesces after an attack. Mrs. Jeanie Ptoraun and family host gatherings. numerous relatives travel between Newark Port Murray and East Orange for visits and parties.
In a garbled note a group thanks helpers including Matias and Carl Jex Prank Je Jackson for support during a difficult time. The text references gratitude and a small token of appreciation for kind deeds shown to one individual.
Hontana Charles Willengst of New Samerwich returned after a few days with his parents Mr and Mrs Howard Geers and family. Mr and Mrs Dalrymples and Reece attended a funeral in Oxford. Joseph and Milly Strson, and others, were noted for family arrivals and farm visits around Stewarts ville. James Wilkens went to work at the ice house on the Stewartsville farm of Ice Cole.
Samuel Beshutenler Mutchler longtime Warren County resident and Civil War veteran died at his Union Square home around 10:05 p.m. Tuesday. He served in the 199th Pennsylvania Volunteers and led troops in key actions including the Fort Gregg breach. Survived by his wife Caroline and several children, he was a former state assemblyman and longtime contractor. Funeral services are planned Friday afternoon with interment at Philipsburg.
Mrs Mary Alhgill Cooke widow of Win M Cooke died recently and was buried in Washington Cemetery. The service announces the funeral at the Cooke residence on Saturday at 2 20 PM with pallbearers and a military honors style procession. Attendees include friends and relatives led by L Wat, Prugeen of AE, and others.
The article describes an upcoming event in Allentown with daily running races and additional attractions. It highlights a starting announcement for the main event and notes the inclusion of three daily running events. A novelty feature features a race between two airships. The daily prize money is slated at $500 for the winner.
Willam Gond, longtime Belvidere resident and Civil War veteran, died after weeks of illness aged about seventy. Former Richmond businessman, he led a marble business life and served as sergeant in the Fifty-seventh Pennsylvania. Survived by daughters and in-laws, funeral at Miller’s cemetery with Belvidere church and HOS attendance.
Detectives search for J. Fisher, former Hope creamery superintendent, amid a dairy theft case. After a break in at Hope farms, butter stock and funds surfaced. Fisher remains missing for several days as investigators pursue leads.
Fragmented recipe text detailing chicken preparation with unclear terms and garbled measurements. Contains references to spices and cooking steps but is largely unreadable, with several invented words and misplaced phrases. No coherent event or proper nouns to anchor a standard newspaper card.
A discussion on who pays for advertising and how manufacturers and merchants share the cost. The piece argues advertising benefits all, noting that merchants, manufacturers, and retailers gain from ad campaigns while covering costs through increased sales and competition.
Village records report home additions, visitors, and social events. Jay Mr and Atra Styple visit in Stanhope while Mrs George Luttsman hosts, and Clairdh Street area improvements are noted as Henry Cale plans to move, with several residents and workers described.
Political notices dated Sept 1 to Sept 28 1909 announce candidacies for Member of Assembly and Township Collector of Taxes. Names include Lewis A. Fiscu Philipsburg and Joun J Murray Oxford Township with pledges to uphold duties and seek reelection.
George J. Cole of Blairstown announces candidacy for Democratic nomination for Surrogacy of Warren County and for Member of the General Assembly. He pledges faithful service if nominated and elected ahead of the election in September.
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