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Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1887

Page

3

Dangerous hole opens on bridge sidewalk risk to night walkers

Reports describe a washed out earth under a plank abutment by the north end of the east bridge sidewalk creating a large, dangerous pit. Nearby resident John Davis suffered a severe accident at Prospect Plains, while other incidents include clothing fires, a dog attack, and a near-fire scare from a kitchen swarm of bees. Urban improvements at the mill area progress, and local funeral-like cemetery work gains praise.

Sylvania Grover Plainsboro Thompson's Mills Navy A. French

River body and night watchman shot at Trenton pottery

A body found in Perth Amboy river is believed to be John Green, with a note linking to Ford's Corner. In Trenton Dale and Davis pottery a night watchman, Seman, was shot in the neck while on patrol at the biscuit kiln shed. Police pursue a possible tramp or ex convict suspect amid vague clues.

Perth Amboy John Green Seman Dale & Davis Trenton Win Dey Wetherill Hin

Trenton Park, Sewer and Railroad Plans Urge City Action

The new Common Council faces key items: securing a public park with local supporters led by J. H. Rowan who pledged 1000 dollars, advancing the sewer bill from the Legislature, and extending City Railroad tracks from Perry Street through Warren Bank and Spring to Sixth Church. The editorial urges swift council action to realize these improvements within months, linking park prospects to west State Street and future transit expansion.

Common Council Preas Trewrox New Common Council Qéstion Sas Trenton J. H. Rowan Hina Millham Chambersburg Bridge Struct Centre Street Riverviaw Cemetery Perry Street Warren, Bank Spring State Street

Beautiful World Promotes Health With August Flower

A vintage health pitch extols nature and declares Green's August Flower cures most diseases caused by dyspepsia and liver issues. It claims many ailments from biliousness to nervous prostration are alleviated, recommending three doses per day and a sample bottle for 10 cents.

Man Shoots Himself in Dr Reed's Office at Keyport

William Appleget aged about 38, recently struck by stroke and scarlet fever, shot himself in Dr Reed's Keyport office about 1 am after discovering a revolver in the conservatory. He lingered until Saturday night, aided by morphia and brandy from Dr Reed, with family present. Appleget claimed sole responsibility and no foul play.

William Appleget Brea Groove Appleget Reed Welch Azdroggist Mr. Appleget

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