Cranbury Schedule Leaves for Philadelphia and Nearby Cities
Schedule in effect June 30 1900 lists departure times from Cranbury for Philadelphia seven fifty two eleven oh five a m and fourteen eighty eight six fifty nine p m on weekdays. Also for New York and Trenton via Bordentown Monmouth Junction and routes to Freehold and Long Branch. Local notes mention residents traveling to Asbury Park Ocean Grove and Princeton with social updates and church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Major
E. W. Dunham
Second Presbyterian Church
Georgie Nutt
Asbury Park
Mra Vincent Dey
David Perrine
New Brunswick
Effe Bray
Joseph Okerson
New York
W. E. Greenbank
Cranbury
Alloway W. C. T. U
Stanley Conover
Rider's
Business College
Trenton
Kipp
William Voorhees
Brooklyn
John
Davis
Wyckoff Rue
Jersey City
Jacob Voorhees
James Courtney
Latta
New Brunsquick
Lawrence Station
William Garrison
Lizzie Hegaman
Atlantic City
Charles Hageman
Cole
Long Branch
Newport
Local unions picnic and rallies across Prospect Plains and Middlesex
The Local Union picnic occurred at C H Edwards grove Prospect Plains with attendance below average as heat kept people away. A Princeton military company formed under Professor Wm Libby as captain with Dr B H Bergen joining the organizing committee. many potential members expected. A W C T U rally set for September 8 at Mrs Derrick Davis, with honorary members urged to attend. A Union County rally to Prohibitionists planned for Labor Day at Boynton Beach with speakers at 11 and 2. boat departures from Perth Amboy hourly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E
C. H. Edwards’ Grove
Prospect Plains
Princeton
Wm. Libby
B. H. Bergen
Union County
Boynton Beach
Labor Day
Perth Amboy
Middlesex County
Trolley Link Hinted From Princeton to New Brunswick
Melancholy days bring cooling breezes and hopes for a trolley line from Princeton to New Brunswick. W F Sadler Jr holds right of way but expects no construction until spring. Cranbury fears isolation. residents seek a White Horse to Hightstown Cranbury link to boost business and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
New Brunnwick
Trenton
Cranbury J
Princeton
New Brunswick
W. F. Sadler, Jr
Princeton Road
Pennsylvania Company
White Horse
Hightatown
Cranbury
Summer trends and social notes from the era
The column blends fashion notes on royal summer cooling methods and public attitudes toward women, praising comfortable styles for summer girls and condemning excess. It discusses Queen Victoria’s travel inconveniences, fashionable behavior at resorts, and social expectations for wives, urging moderation, cooperation, and prudent spending.
The Sun Cure and Folklore of Hair Care
A reflective piece contrasts sun healing hair trends with home life, noting a woman’s bold sun cure approach and a shampooist’s advice to air and sun while braiding hair. It shifts to political opinion on farmers, trade policy, and elections, then touches on urban transport safety, Bermuda’s cycling roads, Britain’s lovers walks, and Atlantic City excursion fares for a Firemen’s State Association meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Maddox
Grover Cleveland
Bryan
Cleveland
Summer Outings by Pennsylvania Railroad Tours
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company announces personable conducted tours for summer and early autumn 1900. Northward trips cover Niagara Falls Thousand Islands St Lawrence Montreal Quebec Rogu enay Au Sable Chasm Lakes Champlain George Saratoga with July 21 to August 4 and August 11 to 25 at 125 dollars round trip from New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington including expenses. A five day Gettysburg Luray Washington tour September 15 at 25 from New York 22 from Philadelphia with proportionate rates from others. A nine day tour Gettysburg Luray Caverns Natural Bridge Richmond Old Point Comfort Washington October 9 at 65 from New York 63 from Philadelphia with expenses. For itineraries apply to ticket agents or Gov W Boyd Assistant General Passenger Agent Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Niagara Falls
Thousand Islands
St. Lawrence
Montreal
Quebec
Roguenay
Au Sable Chasm
Lakes Champlain
George
Saratoga
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Gettysburg
Luray
Caverns
Natural Bridge
Richmond
Old Point Comfort
W. Boyd
Blue Mountains
Hageratown
Antietam
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
Trenton
Broadway
Broad Street
Newark
N. J
Geo. W. Boyd
Guided Pennsylvania Railroad Tour Highlights Historic Spots
APennsylvania Railroad advertised five day tours from New York and Philadelphia to Gettysburg Blue Ridge Hagerstown Antietam Luray Caverns and Shenandoah Valley with unescorted ladies chaperone. Round trip rates start at 22 from Philadelphia and 24 from Newark plus transit carriages and hotel stays. Special excursion rates also offered for National Encampment G A R in Fort Wayne and Knights of Pythias Biennial Conclave in Detroit with extended return options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights For Pythias
Detroit
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Low-Rate Niagara Falls Excursions From Philadelphia Route Details
Pennsylvania Railroad announces ten day excursions to Niagara Falls from Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington on July 26 August 9 and 23 September 6 and 20 and October 4 and 18 with two routing options via Harrisburg Susquehanna Valley or via Trenton Manunka Chunk and Delaware Valley. Tickets from Philadelphia and major points priced from 5.75 to 11.25 with stopovers at Buffalo Rochester Canandaigua and Watkins within ten day return limit. Descriptive pamphlet and schedules available. extra charge for parlor seats. chaperoned tours. departure times begin 8:00 to 8:10 a.m. from Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Niagara Falls
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Harrisburg
Valley of the Susquehannans
Trenton
Manunka Chunk
Delaware Valley
Delaware
Atlantic City
Lancaster
Altoona
Sunury
Wilkesbarre
Williamsport
Mt. Holly
Palmyra
New Brunswick
Buffalo
Rochester
Canandaigua
Watkins
Geo. W. Boyd
Broad Street Station
H M Voorhees Fall Wear Suggestions
Present indications point to a big Flannel Water business with new pastel shades in unlined, straight back and full front coats. Prices range from $1.98 to $10.00 with several reduced a third. Also advertise new fall separates including skirts in black, Worsted Serge and Cheviot with tailored details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black
Oxford
Special Prices Highlight Savings Across Stores
Customers are urged to compare and save with deep price cuts noted as special prices. The appeal emphasizes how shoppers can achieve significant value by choosing these offers over competing retailers.
Sateen and Mobaira Yoke Band Skirts and Silks Take Trimmed Modes
An 11 inch yoke band skirt features a 4 inch ruffle and a dust ruffle underneath priced at 1.50. A fine black sateen skirt on a yoke band with three small ruffles and a dust ruffle costs 2.50. Finer black sateen offers a 9 inch accordion plaited ruffle with dust ruffle at the same price, plus blue red and green colored sateens. Colored Mobaira in green red anoset purple and blue has a 12 inch flounce with two 3 inch ruffles, priced 10 to 14.60. Silk modes in purple blue red and green with elegant trimming run higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Scudder
Point Pleasant
Miss Farr
J. Addison Henry
Second Presbyterian Church
Joseph @. Byrnes
Josephine Gardiner
Mt. Vernon
N. Y
J. Harry Goodwin
Goodewin
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Cranbury Pass
Bordentown
Monmouth Junction
Freehold
Market St. Wharf
J. B. Hutchinson
Gen
Misa Lydia Brown
Ocean Grove
Mies Neal Gullick
John Applegate
Red Bank
William Graham
Misa Bessie Lewis
Viola
Della Bergen
Glen More
Peter B. Stults
J. H. Stulta
Cora Rowland
Richard Rowland
Hester
Samuel Nigon
Eleanor Davis
Sarah Davis
J. 8. Silvers
F. A. DeMaris
A. G. Hagaman
Camden
Goodwin
M. L. Munson
A. 8. Cole
Wm. Stein
Mr. Munson
Puerschner
George Puerschner
Elva Chamberlin
Sallie Miller
Miss Miller
Mrs Miller
Miss Bessie
Robert
R. J. Gulick
Cranford
Derrick Davison
Trenston Clothing Co
Mrs. Curry
J. E. Curry
Misser Celeste
Margaret
Kansas
Church Services
C. F. Taylor
M. E
First Presbyterian Church
F. A. DeMaria
Middlesex County Sunday School Association
Woodbridge
Odd Fellows Hall
James H. Goodwin
William F. Perrine
William S. Stults
Theodore F. Everitt
George W. Burroughs
Taylor Opera House
The
Storea
Viv
Minas Eleanor Davis
Mayme Gutick
Catherine Perrine
G. N. Watson
Farmers
Burne-Jones
Lower Broadway
United States
Bermuda
Great Britain
Firemen’s State Association
New Jersey
Luray, Washington
Pennsyvante Railroad
Union Veteran Legion
Ft, Watne
Ind
Nedward
Pennsylvania
Ft. Wayne
Ita
Pittsburg
Erie
Chicago
Grand Army of the Republic
Detroit Pennsylvania Railroad
Account Knights Pythias
Iagara Falls
Chamberlain
N. F. Clayton
J. Murray
H. M. Voorhees
East State Street
Trenton, N. J
S. P. Dunham & Co
North Broad Street
Bureau
Bedstead
Rocker
Henriettis
Henry
Symmes
A. A. Rite
Cranbury, N. 3
German American Insurance Co
Frank A. Brown
Post Officer Building
Granbury, NJ
J. Murphy
Perlb
CG. G. Clauvelt
George F. Applegate
F. C. Leaming
Bac
Treas
State & Warren Sts
Schumacher
James Darkness
Cranbury, N. J
DBD. Wear
Oxfords
Levi Updike
WWW
National
O. P. M. Holliday
Deming
Rev
A. A. Power
Emporia, Kon
Clifford G. Brown
Cranbury Station
D, C. Lewis
Cient
Bohmer & Co
Emerson, and Keller Bros
Mason & Hamlin Carpenter, Miller and Shoninger
Cnedeker & Cos
N. Warren Street
Masonile Tamplo Muale Store
Edward Schaffer
Hightstown
Liverpool & London & Globe
German American
Ins. Co. of North America
North British & Mercantile
Queen, Caledonian
Commercial Union
Standard
Mercer County Mutual
Shrewsbury Mutual
Monmouth County Mutual
Post Office
Obanbury,n. J
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