Local Social Notes Clip Cranbury Folks and Guests
The Granbury Press reports a flurry of visitors and community events. Mr. and Mrs. George Sniffen and others are staying with local residents while Misses Bergen and Barker visit friends. several families host guests from Hoboken Perth Amboy and New Brunswick. a melon party hosts Cranbury and Plainsboro residents. a funeral for Eleanor Dey is noted. a farm accident injures John W. Frazier. church services and a peach festival are announced. a horse show at Cranbury and Hightstown draws crowds with racing results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. van Dyke
Hammonton
Mary Barker
Hightstown
J. Chamberlin
Lulu
Leni Thompson
Samuel Perrine
John Wyckoff
Red Bank
Julia Scudder
D. J. Wilson
Plainsboro
Tracy H. Dawes
Somerville
E. S. Barclay
Frank E. Stults
Morristown
N. J
P. R. Stults
Mias Bergen
H. 8. Dey
Addie Cole
Katherine Meyer
Highland Park
New Brunswick
David J. Wilson
Cranbury
Messia
Charles van Dusen
Perth Amboy
H. B. van Dusen
New York
Elwood van Dusen
Bertie Dey
Palmyra
A. G. Dey
Cranbury Station
Boston
Eleanor ‘Dey
John P. Wyckoff
Manasquan
Fliat Presbyterian Church
John W. Frazier
H. J. Groves
William Rue
Pear Dayton
J. L. Whitaker
Cranbury fishing party returns from trip with bounty
The Cranbury fishing party report a very enjoyable outing and gifts for friends including the editor. In Cranbury Station Albert Chamberlin expands facilities with a new plant, adding a thresher and a gasoline engine for efficient operations. A public drinking fountain in Freehold exploded after a gas leak, injuring Manning Phillips and narrowly missing Frank Sullivan. Joseph P. Dey dies at home after years of church and community service. funeral held at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. J. E. Curry. Alfred and Lowery Dey survive as sons. services conducted by Matthew A. Rug, Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbury
Albert Chamberlin
Cranbury Station
Freehold
Frank Sullivan
Manning Phillips
Joseph P. Dey
Mr. Dey
First Presbyterian Church
J. E. Curry
Rue
Cranbury Township
Ezekiel Silvers
Middlesex Lodge
Alfred
Lowery
Central Christian Endeavor Union Meeting Held Aug 31
The forty fifth Central Christian Endeavor Union of New Jersey meets at First Presbyterian Church on August 31 at 10 30 AM with waiting stages at Cranbury Station and Hightstown. Morning and afternoon programs include addresses papers and a basket picnic followed by prayer meetings and closing benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Christian Endeavor Union
New Jersey
First Presbyterian Church
Cranbury Station
Hightstown
C. P. Eaches
D. D
Virginia Wycket
Sadie Hulse
Thomas Tyack
George Swain
Old Superstitions and Odd Tales From the Lakes and West
A collage of anecdotes on sea superstitions about rats predicting shipwrecks, eerie lake wrecks like the Vernon and Idaho, and the belief that vermin sense unsafe timbers. It also recalls Sierra forest life with abundant wildlife, punctual Mr Scott in England, a famed collection of opera hats, a curious Chinese claim about orange pulp, a blunt clergy marriage sermon, and a note on singing by faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
Vernon
Buffalo
Chicago
Idaho
Lake Erie
Jakeman
Mexican Money Evolution Before Early Caye Trade
Before Spanish conquest Mexicans used cacao beans as currency with larger beans saved for liquor. By 1585 Castilian coins appeared in small quantities but were inadequate for trade. A royal decree prompted minting silver coins whose weight determined value, giving rise to the peso. Eventually copper and gold coins circulated, but fraud led to three royal mints in San Luis, Santa Fe, and Mexico City, with copper coins for San Domingo. Minting moved from the Marquis del Valle building to the council house and Viceroyal Palace, then to the Apartado Building in 1778 and stayed on. From independence to 1847 the mint was leased to private parties to supply states lacking mints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
City of
America
San Luly
Santa Fe
Moxico
San Domingo
Republic
How It Feels to Be Hanged in Dublin Theatre
An old time actor Richard Hicks recounts a near hang during a Queen's Theatre Dublin performance as Achmet. He describes the rope slipping and a brutal, suffocating moment followed by a dramatic recovery, with the audience misreading the scene as acting. The piece also mentions Belgian drinking, an earthquake note, inoculating clover sickness, and a drug ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Hicks
Queen's Theatre
Dublin
Achmet
Mr .Hicks
Mioba
Local Shop Cleans Up Bargains on Linen and Umbrellas
A market ad touts Goodwins stock with good value on B-4 0-4 and 10-4 Sheeting. Bleached and unbleached table linen offered at low prices. Silk and Gloria umbrellas priced accessibly. Grocery section stocked with fresh new goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwin
Gloria
G A R Encampment Excursion Rates Announced for Philadelphia
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers special excursion fares to Philadelphia for the Thirty third Annual Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic September 4 to 9. Fares vary by origin with round trips from New York $3 from Newark $2 85 from Elizabeth New Jersey $2 78 and similar reduced rates from intermediate points. Tickets valid September 2 3 4 5 and return by September 12, with option to extend to September 20 at fifty cents. Side trips to Washington Old Point Comfort Gettysburg Antietam and Virginia battlefields also offered at reduced rates. Describes a Gettysburg Blue Mountains tour leaving New York 7 00 AM Philadelphia 12 20 PM September 16 for five days, including chaperoned unescorted ladies, with round trip package at $25 from New York $24 from Trenton $22 from Philadelphia and proportional from other points. Inquiries to various ticket and tourist agents are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York
Baltimore
Newark
N.J
Elizabeth
N. J
Washington, Old Point Comfort
Gettysburg
Antietam
Virginia Battlefields
Blue Mountains
Hagerstown
Shenandoah Valley
Luray
Virginia
Washington
Trenton
Broadway
Broad Street
Geo. W. Boyd
Mid
Alta
Billings Vierson
Vouron
Muchesay
New Jursay
Bedona
Ostane
Cranbury
Hightstown
Ehaine
Begiandn
County
Arn
Haghtatown
Bonninge
Bedoning
Esai Toreckavaml
Neusbe
Noah Applegate
Middheses
Noah Applegate Thames
Sid Jota Thomas
Nowk
Ride
Font Troy
Chenee
John Thomas
National Export Exposition Opens in Philadelphia 1876
The National Export Exposition opens September 14 in Philadelphia and runs to November 30. It promises valuable commercial exhibits and popular features including Sousa and other bands, a Midway Plaisance with a Chinese Village and theater, Oriental Village, and shows like London Ghost Show and Hagenbeck’s. Special concert plans and a grand German chorus are noted. Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets at one and a third fare plus admission for round trips, valid through November 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States Marine Band
Sousa
Banda Rossa
Jones
Damroveh
Chicago
London
Hagenbeck
Blarney Castle
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Up The Hudson Excursions From Jersey City Aug 3 10 17 24
The Pennsylvania Railroad will run midsummer excursions to the Upper Hudson on August 3 10 17 24 with escort. Special tickets sold for trains arriving before 10 05 A M good to return on any regular train after steamer arrival. Stop at Cranston's Dock West Point for an hour and a half to view the United States Military Academy. No stop at Newbury on return. Round trip fares: Princeton 2 00 New Brunswick Metuchen and Perth Amboy 1 00 Rahway 80 cents Elizabeth 75 cents Newark 50 cents Proportional from other points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Upper Hudson
Jersey City
Cranston’s
West Point
United States
Millitary Academy
Newbury
Princeton
New Brunswick
Metuchen
Perth Amboy
Rahway
Elizabeth
Newark
Trade Carpet Listings Echo Repeats This Week
Manuscript fragment lists carpet brands and prices including Axminster Velvet and Tapestry Brussels with repeated phrases. It reads like an advertising notice or market listing with generic names and inconsistent phrasing. No clear event or entities beyond brands and prices emerge.
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George Sniffen
J. E. Bennett's
Florie Bergen
Anna Blackwell
Lotta Goodwin
Asbury Park
Robert Spaulding
Allentown
Alfred M. Perrine
Eleanor Davis
Canada
A. G. Hagaman
Cape May Court House
R. J. Gulick
Dayton
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Lusetta Lucas
Elmer R. Chamberlin
M. E
Joel Parker
Middlesex Freeholders
Coney Island
Freeholder
Silvers
Dey Grove
Blau‘yelt
Hightstone
Dr. Mathews
Jim” Field
Peter Bergen
Samuel Lake
Kingston
Bergen
Matthew A. Rug, Sr
Central C. E. Union
H. J. Butcher
Charles Davis
Willard C. Pullen
Misa Rachel Probasco
J. L. Ewing
P. R. Bergen
Addie Brown
Herman Jaeger
Presbyterian
New Startford
N. Y
Alorizs
Sierra Forests
Sierra
Scott
Mr. Scott
Exeter
Eng
Cornwall
Devon
Port Isaac
Christian Globe
Joseph
Catherine
Jehovah
Europe
Alice
Edgar
Bot
Abie Gio
Belgium
Calcutta
Ling
Bismarck
Dro King
New Life
N. EB
Clayton’s
Jamesburg
Mount
Cranbury Neck
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Epsann
Breannon
Nod
Jostein P
Marroen
G. A. R. Encampment
Pennsylvania Railroad
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Perra
D. C. Lewis
Silk
Hl. Wl. Voorhees
East State Street
Trenton, N, J
P. Dunhag & 6O
North Broad
5. P. Dunham & Co
Axminster
Brussels
Hartford Body
S. P. Dunham& CO
Trenton, N. J
Swinger & Brown
Silvers & Bro
O. K
A. T. Morris
Cincinnati
Granbury
Wi. Thompson
American Hotel
Jena Thompson
C. C. Blauvelt
Hightstown, MI
OFI
National Insurance
White Mountain
D. G. Davison
Housekeeping
the Household Magazine
Rample
Crabury Press
George D. Chamberlain
Sorrowlei
Mass
Henry C. Symmes
German American Insurance Co
Miter Ey
Frank A. Brown
A.J
A. Perdont
Malin Street
An. A
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J. Murphy
Cranbury,n. J
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D. Wear
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the McCall Co
West 14Th St
the Mutual Life Insurance Company OF
Richard A McCurdy
Insurance Department of
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Ben Twenn
Chaules
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Robert A. Granniss
Walter R. Gillette
Juanc F. Lroop
Prederic
Amory McClintock
Forge
B. Raymond
Flarket Street
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