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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1904
Page
3
Fragmentary notice text shows a slogan about prompt aid and accommodation services with unclear attribution and dates. The readable parts reference a call or invitation, possibly a company or group name Yume, but no concrete actions, entities, or timeline emerge.
Fragmentary notes describe a prohibition convention and a Belk area event with speakers and arrangements. References include Warren cite lines, a governor candidate Parker, and a possible September gathering, with unclear dates and locations due to damaged text.
Phillipssurg reports temperance concerns, a man injured in Calon Square, and several obituaries and community notes. Includes street widening talks, a death from aspiration, a lecture at First Church, parade fundraisers, and local social events with numerous residents listed.
A fragment from a local paper notes plans for a new dialing house beside Dr Topsis and mentions Burton Coatslay visiting Haven, Venn. It records accidents, a boy nearly injured by a runaway roller, performances by local families, marriages near Colleton, and community movements including a Ku Klux Klan meeting and a new chimney at Philbower’s home.
Oxford township residents face a 140 per thousand tax rate, up from 213 last year, due to county, state, school, and local road costs plus a new school building. The item lists community visits, church events, a high school bond discussion, and social notes from residents and nearby towns.
Local telegram operator J Rosner on the Susquehanna and Ontario Railroad near Scranton takes a brief three day vacation. George Coleman plans a trip to the St Louis fair starting Wednesday, expecting to be away about two weeks. Miss Helen Hamilton returns to Newark Wednesday with her mother Mrs Hamilton. A social gathering at Edlington Sunday hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton included 150 relatives and friends. George Coleman celebrated with a large old fashion party on Sunday with Appleman and Miss Far of Andover. Mrs Kennedy accompanied Mr and Mrs George on the trip. Mr and Mrs J A Voneh of Greenville visited with their niece Mrs Kurta and Mrs Brenyan and daughter of Sandusky at a pool gathering. Walter Drake hosted a pool party in Allamuchy. The community notes Thompson Man’s health has declined since his wife’s death and he is now living alone.
Daniel I. Ackasman visits her father C. L. Davenport while local residents attend church and Sunday school events. A variety of gatherings appear from dances and games to quilting projects benefiting the Ladies Aid. The Columbia area notes births, visits, and sales with regional residents from Newark to Andover and nearby towns.
Luther Plumer of Hackettstown preached at Valley Presbyterian last Sunday and at Junceon chapel in the evening. Funeral services for Isabel Ford were held Thursday. Mill improvements and sale plans are noted. Theft reports include a quince theft from Win Abal’s garden and a sage pumpkin stolen from Bert Marlatt. Three youths broke into a schoolhouse, opened a shuttered window, and knocked out lights, with one known resident identified.
Junction notes show residents visiting relatives in Bloomsbury and Pen Argyl with several outings. Miss Rosa Lucas returns from High Bridge and New York City after two weeks, while Harriet Transues misses duties due to quinsy. A Sunday rally and church supper plans are announced with local families hosting guests.
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