Cranbury News Highlights From December 1910
Local society notes include Hattie Stults engagement to Charles Henry Carson with a December 28 wedding planned. YP C8 meeting at Arthur Burroughs home. Various visits, illnesses, and community events across Cranbury and nearby towns. A horse-driven sleigh incident ends safely after skidding to a stop near a drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur L. Burroughs
Sylvanus Grover
Hattie Stults
Charles Henry Carson
H. 8
Cranbury Station
R. J. ‘Qulick’s
Gifts For Men And Boys At Trenton Clothing Company
The Trenton Clothing Company at 18 20 North Broad street showcases extensive menswear gifts for Christmas including suits overcoats belts gloves and accessories. Courteous service and easy exchanges accompany a wide selection praised by expert taste for various dress occasions. The article also notes a Ladies Reading Circle meeting featuring crafts a reading by Mrs. G B Mershon and music with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Trenton Clothing Company
North Broad Street
B.S. Barclay
G .B. Mershon
Nancy Macintyre
Sale of Frank A. F acres and Cranbury stock report
The notice reports the sale of late Frank A. F acres for 4925 dollars and the Willis Applegate sale for 970 dollars. It also notes Cranbury Bank stock from Mary Richardson's estate selling at 274 dollars per share, and mentions Dr J L Whitaker’s illness as unfounded. The bereaved family thanks relatives for sympathy.
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Frank A. Facres
Willis Applegate
Cranbury Bank
First National Bank of Cranbury
Mary Richardson
J. L Whitaker
Orange City
Florida
Trotting in Town Feature Attracts Local Enthusiasts
Snow conditions this week drew trotting owners to display their horses in friendly contests. Exhibitors included I. B. Everett, Clifford Conover, John Major, Russell Silvers, Wm. Petty Jr, John Barlow, James Dey, Ralph Farr, B. S. Barclay, Arthur Perrine, J. V. D. Perrine, and several from Hightstown.
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I. 8
Everett
Clifford Conover
John Major
Russell Silvers
Petty, Jr
John, Barlow
James Dey
Ralph Farr
B.S Barclay
Arthur Perrine
J. V. D. Perrine
Hightstown
Tribute of Respect for Rev Amzi L Armstrong
The Directors of the First National Bank of Cranbury express sorrow and bereavement at the death of their esteemed associate Rev Amzi L Armstrong. He served as a faithful director and wise counsellor, inspiring all with fifty years of ministry and Christian life. Resolutions honor his memory, publish in Cranbury Press, committee members D C Lewis W S Grover Gro B Mershon.
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First National Bank of Cranbury
Amzi L Armstrong
Armstrong
Cranbury Press
D. C
How to Make and Use Blacking and Related Home Tips
A collection of old housecraft tips including recipes for liquid and oil paste blacking, a method to preserve pineapple in the sun, instructions to blacken a hot stove, and brief local notices about Christmas freight office closure and livestock for sale in Cranbury New Jersey. The item mentions vinegar, ivory black, vitriol, sugar, oils, eggs, and molasses in the blacking formulas.
Thousand of Books at Unmatched 50c Prices in Trenton
S P Dunham and Co offers a vast holiday book selection at 50c and up with low prices on titles by Bonner Dumas Barrie Warner and more. Includes Boys and Girls books and art folios priced from 16c to 4.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumas
Bonnie Briar Bush
MacLaren
Barrie
Henry and Alger
Gibson’s
Christy’s
Harrison Fisher
Christmas Sale of Dress Patterns Opens for Stock-Taking
Hundreds of silk and dress pattern boxes prepared for delivery as Christmas gifts. Sale aims to clear stock after Christmas to aid stocktaking, offering full dress patterns in silk mesaline chiffons and Faille Sublime at varied prices, including Louisine and Cheney Brothers silks, with colors and styles for months ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faille Francaise
Cheney Brothers
Foulard
Black Wool and Silk Dress Patterns at Great Prices
Full range of dress patterns in wool and silk with many patterns from Peau de Cygne and taffetas. Prices span from $3.95 to $15.00 for wool and silk options, plus wrapper and house gown patterns. Wide selection includes Voiles, broadcloths, serges, and foreign wool patterns with numerous colors and finishes.
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Priestley
Lupin
Rug Man Sells Mottled 30x60 Rugs and Christmas Bargains
A merchant promotes 30x60 mottled wool rugs at 98c, plus a Christmas sale of reversible Smyrnas, dolls, toys, hassocks, suitcases, umbrellas, blankets, fashion jewelry, and art prints. Emphasizes early shopping to avoid rush and offers deep discounts on assorted items from $0.25 to $4.95.
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the Cranbury Press
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A. E B. Bue
Freehold
Heriece
A. G. Dey
Granbury Station
Edward’ Hagaman
A. G. Hagaman
Atlantic City
Grace Hutton
Treton
S. H. Perrine
Puiesin
Lizzie Petty
Henry Petty
Perth Amboy
Steam Laundry Co
Edward J. Simonson
Mr. and Goodwin
John
Henry Stults _ dobury
Mr. Stults
Fria Stults
Jergep
Woman’s Eign Missionary Society
Presbytery of
Monmouth
Oceanic
Helen Murray
Blairstown
John B. Perrine
Bertha van Hise
East Orange
Nicholas Vreeland Sr
Elise Gordon
New York
Mr. McDonald
Edna
James van Dyke
Ernest
J. E. Bennett
Minnie Sutton
D. Baird Davison
H. D. Reese
Anbury Station
New Brunswick
Apollo Lodge
the Reading Circle
Iski
John H. Stults
J. L. Whitaker
Thane
Cranbury Staton
H. N. Scorr
Cranbury
N. J
James A. Smith
McCleland Street
Perth
Amboy
Jay. E. Gorvon
The
Rhode Island
R. S. Grices
A-M
Barclay
W. M
Blaine Davison Cranbury
Bennett & Harris
W. H. Johnson
Cranbury, N. J
S. P. Dunham & CO
Trenton, N. J
Bonner
the Climax
Jenks
the Spotter
Canfield
Barrier
Beach
Burnett
Arcady
Allen
William
Lee
Warner
Madras
Bergeman
Bion
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