Water Franchise Debate Sparks Town Meeting In Washington
At a Monday Common Council session in Washington a dispute over a ten year contract with Wallabington Water Company prompted cries for lower rates. Mayor Petty disclosed a proposal for a new water plant offering free town water in exchange for a franchise, triggering further discussion about a rival water supply and the town’s hydrant charges. The council scheduled a vote on the mayoral proposal as parts of street and fire department items were discussed, with utilities and safety measures taking the lead.
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Washington
Wotnell
Wallabington Water Company
Walo
Patty
Petty
Comaion Council
Washington Water Company
Water Company
Ocuccil
Lance
Lovee
Rush
Altogather
Bse
National Bank
Lackawanoan Railroad Company
Alex
Anderaon
Avenna
Beeder Smith
Allentown Parida
Fra
Burd
Honda
Alexander Hough x
Drowg
Part Avenue
Algan
Washington Avenue Railroad
Cntvert
Snyder
Knowles
Local Council Audits Payables and Adjourns to Next Meeting
The council reviewed and ordered payments to multiple individuals including Joseph C. Thonesen for hire, Walter Jouwal, Joven OC Thamypsan, Charles Burcu, and Win. Hurd among others. Expenses included street charges, medical items, and fees. The council adjourned to a special session next Monday night.
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Tha Ark
Spiedlig Ny Pannibie
Dilla
Joseph C. Thonesen
Peor
Walter Jouwal
Thamypsan
Chim Lentoner
Charles Burcu
Marble Posta
Win
Hurd
Aallestor
Animpy
Ale
Lee
Satape
Pollen
Medine
Mort Opain
Death of Rev Richard Vanhorne noted in Ocean Grove
Obituary details the long ministry of Rev Richard Vanhorne born 1310 in Burgen county. He served Newark, Trenton, Washington and other posts, helped build a church, led Washington Water Company efforts, and was active in Democratic circles. He died at United States Hotel Ocean Grove aged in his seventies, with burial in the family plot.
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Richard Vanhorne
A. E. Durgh
United States Hotel
Ocean Grove
Vanberne van Si
Havin
Burgen
Girote Extel de Chuvet
Win
Jo U Elrents
Filmwlog
Stewartevilla
Koktiand Like
Hops
Newtor
Wantiee
Mendham
Whebingtor
Hackettstown
Paterson
Newark
San Forratul
Washington
Agonza
Campany
Iin
Vanhornaseon Richard
Stan
Lakhas
Rogevine Methodist Church
Freketta Town
Hearing in RyMon case set before Justice Lindaherry
George Oakes and Eugene Scharrer, jailed in Belvidere for murder of William Ry man, will face a hearing next Monday at 11 am before Justice J R Lindaherry. Attorneys argue prisoners are entitled to a hearing on their alleged rights, while coroner's investigation proceeds. Local ad notes chocolates, soda water, candy, bread, and cake at Deeds Eirls.
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Jing Bean
George Oakes
Eugene Scharrer
Belvidere
Cor
Drawn Game Between High Bridge and Washington Ends In Ten Innings
The High Bridge and Washington contest at Phillipsburg ended 1 1 in ten innings as rain or foul calls and missed opportunities defined a tense Labor Day clash. Badgley and Rincey pitched steady, while errors and missed hits kept both teams off the scoreboard until the final frame.
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Betwaen High Bridge
Wasehington
Phillipsburg
High Bridge
Washington
Jed Keld
Hill
Snyder
Badgley
Rincey
Grube
Rane
Ruat
Ramepy
Washington Rooters
Fe Lanzious
Genger
Gonger
Rube Waddell
Lda
Giants Stun Wharton In Tough Season Finale
The Madieon giants defeated Wharton on Saturday in a hard fought season closer. Bleckner arrived late to the game and struggled, while Corféero and the backs delivered key plays. An Allentown to Philpsburg trek and a long walk home were noted in local chatter about the grind of an unusually hot day.
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Rams
Madieon
Wharton
Madivon
Corféero
Muonore
Backstletown
Bleckner
Cotmlax
Allentown
Falco
Philpsburg
Geoda
Bigamy charge shocks Westfield community
A young Washington transplant, Robert Gordon, faces bigamy accusations after a complicated affair with Mia Kane of Plainfield. Court records show Gordon denying marriage to Kane while acknowledging an affair. Kane reportedly denies a marriage occurred. proceedings continue as locals hope for resolution and restoration of the Gordon family.
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Clufs Wormer
Mer
Robert Gordon
Wealdeld
Washington
Mika Elin Garey
Gordon
Havaleo
Recorder
Avidance
Rannind
Ety
Kane
Barsinca
Ohe
Privet Livs
Ogden And His Troubles At The Town Hall Trial
The jury heard a domestic dispute case centered on Ogden South, with testimony about alimony and accusations of neglect. Witnesses, including a city overseer and former prosecutors, argued over the couple’s finances and domestic tensions. The jury could not determine culpability and returned a verdict noting lack of evidence to support formal charges.
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Jundee Lindanerry
Ogden Suolth
Bonnty
Smith
Ogden
Fio Star
Watt
Thissu
Thompson
Oxgon
Scotti
Ordon
G-Tmau
Ogele
Pullin
Tawa
Bartron
Liapoor
Stryser
Stryker
Jogia
Oldenbay Ainge
Ake
L aubach Lachs and Trimmings on Display in Apetion
In Apetion a broad assortment labeled Laubach Lachs and Trimmings is advertised with new and up-to-date offerings from Lautace & Son, Banton, Pay Braz and Thrive Woek World F200, suggesting a local shop feature or promotional spread.
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Laubach
Nny Wm
Lautace & Son, Banton
Pay
New Columbia church dedicated with large attendance
The Methodsat church in Columbia was dedicated last Sunday after a costly build. Rev. Harry P. King led the service with B C. Albertany and others assisting while the choir impressed. The total cost reached 105.06 with a small balance. the dedication reflected pride in the village and the fidelity of the Methodist group.
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Columbia
BY. W. Waller
B. F. Ward
Wea
B. V
Jeray Oity
Gal
Trup
Gorlova
Ryman
Sdvice of God
Hildebrans
Board of
Fractase
H. P. King
Timbrell
Suffern
Art
Harmon
W. H
Beyer
Rav
G. Wilson
Portland
Columbia-and - Amesburg
William’ Graen
Daniel Slilverthory
Abram Ryman
John
France
James, Lisk
Simuel Sacover
Janee -Angie
William Hillyer
A. J. Flummerfelt
Polkville
N. J
Eros Chamberlain
Agen
Jobo
Fragmented OCR Story Teases Court and Travel Details
The garbled text references court days, a railroad schedule, and scattered names with dates in a travel and legal notices frame. It hints at a dramatic tale of love, adventure, and ritual, mentioning a cup of bitterness and distant places as the surface meaning while detailing timetable specifics and references to cases.
Killed by Fall From Carriage in Buttzville Hill
A Washington physician Dr. and Mrs. Bergen died after a horse spooked their carriage in Buttzville on a Sunday. The wagon veered into a gutter, throwing them head first onto the embankment. Mrs. Bergen died the same day from skull injuries. Dr. Bergen survived briefly before reporting head injuries. Julia Bergen, age 67, was the widow of the physician. services held at her home with Rev. Rindolpy officiating. neighbors recall her devotion to family and community.
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Buttzvilly
Bergan Esya
Mrs. Bergen
H. FE. Sidler
Buttzville
Dr. Bergan
Fiat
Afra
Bergen
Mia Julia
EK. H. Gallaway
High Bridge
Bargen
Onena Lilinas
Bey, Jote
East Washington Avenue
EB. Rindolpy
MB Church
Cabinet for school science room to demonstrate natural laws
A decision was made to purchase a Physical Cabinet for use in high school rooms and the upper grade room. The unit includes a work table with appliances for demonstrating the power and operations of natural forces and a case for storing about two hundred pieces of apparatus, with provisions for over one hundred experiments across physics and related fields.
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Crawell
Lavnack & 80x
Easton
Papian
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ind'Gad
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Toren
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Toor
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Kro Purdhuet Physiol Cabinet
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