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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1900
Page
3
The firm of George Evans and Co of Philadelphia will supply new uniforms by the iss week in May. Coats will be dark blue with black ankle braid trimming pantaloons light blue with a black stripe caps in latest style with Goodwins embroidered on the front. The overall appearance will be neat and attractive.
The mild warmth two days ago has quickened buds across orchards and forecasts a bountiful fruit season barring storms or pests. The outlook suggests a market glut, though balance is possible with future conditions. Missionary Meeting: The Woman's Home Missionary Society of Monmouth Presbytery will meet at Jamesburg Presbyterian on May 3 with a full program from 10 AM to 4 PM including devotions, reports, prayers, a keynote address by Miss S. Lincoln and music and elections.
A Middlesex County School Board Association banquet at Mansion House New Brunswick featured remarks by County Superintendent H Brewster Willis and Rev Morris Morgan with a nominating committee named for officers the year Edward Betts and District clerks reports were read. A later meeting included speeches and music by local leaders and a push for funds to aid a volunteer fire company with plans for an May entertainment. Funeral services for Alexander T McGill Chancellor of New Jersey were held in Princeton with prominent officials in attendance. Local notices cover railroad stockholders, marriages, and property damages while a cat occupation halts work on a building and local officials discuss Westfield Avenue widening.
Reports say a man fins unexpectedly appears to frighten young women and girls on the Millstone River bridge between Cranbury and Hightstown. He does not pursue but laughs loudly as victims flee. Local men vow punishment if he is captured.
Abraham Hare of Belleville Ohio proclaims Electric Bitters the best selling bitters in 20 years. He cites their supposed effects on stomach liver kidneys and bowels as well as blood and nerves, promising renewed vigor and health for weak or rundown individuals. Sold by N F Clayton.
Notices promote Goodwin's stock including boiled ham in slices and cans, plus wall paper styles. Railroad excursion specials for the People's Party National Convention in Cincinnati May 7 to 12 and for the Soldiers and Sailors Monument dedication at Easton May 10 11, with reduced rates via Pennsylvania Railroad. Also an ad for Dr King’s New Life Pills at 25 cents with money back guarantee.
C D Ishitl of Morganton Tenn reports a severe outbreak of large sores on a daughter’s head that developed into scald head. Bucklen's Africa Salve completely cured her with a 25 cent bottle sold by N F Clayton's. Dr Lewin advertises. For sale a young cow with calf at her side in Cranbury New Jersey.
Six day personally conducted tour to Old Point Comfort Richmond and Washington via Pennsylvania Railroad departs New York and Philadelphia on Saturday April 28. Prices range 84.00 from New York Brooklyn Newark 82.50 from Trenton 31.00 from Philadelphia with proportionate rates from other stations. Old Point Comfort only option 16.00 New York 13.50 Trenton 12.50 Philadelphia. For itineraries contact 1196 Broadway New York 789 Broad Street Newark Geo W Boyd Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
Dunham & Co promotes heavy discounts on silks and related fabrics. Former high priced fancy taffeta silks, hemstitched crepe silks, striped satins and brocaded taffetas are offered at marked down rates. The ad highlights thirty new shadings, along with Hartford floor coverings and Wilton carpets in multiple patterns and prices, urging customers to consult dealers for bargains.
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