Cranbury Socials and Local News In December 1921
Mr and Mrs Symmes H Bergen of Trenton visited over Sunday with Mr and Mrs A A Duncan. A dance by Mrs Clarence Thornton is set for January 2 1922 at Odd Fellows Hall Cranbury. Mrs David Griggs hosts her mother Mrs Alice Schenck. Several locals warned for traffic rule lapses by a duty inspector. Visitors include Miss Enid Walker of Newark and Miss Delia Vreeland of Monmouth Junction. Rosemary Welsh to Miami for winter. Sunday School room repairs at M E Church ahead of annual church donation. Large gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Richard Mason. Peter Hagerty ill this past week. Mrs Anna Grove and family in Trenton. Adelaide Everingham visiting Trenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Symmes H. Bergen
Trenton
A. A. Duncan
David Griggs
Alice Schenck
Clarence Thornton
Odd Fellows Hall
Cranbury
Mica Ottie Puerschner
New York
George Puerschner
Enid Walker
Newark
Edward W. Walker
Delia Vreeland
Monmouth Junction
Martin
M. E. Church
Lewis G. Appleger
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Richard Mason
Peter Hagerty
Christmas Gift for Cranbury Children Drawn by Lodge Officers
Greepings announces a Xmas gift event for all Colored children ages four to twelve at Clarence Thornton's on December 26 from 10 to 12. The notice lists organizers and names including C Harmon Oscar Ferris Clarence Thornton Fred Ferris Lee, with John G. Bennett as Exalted Ruler. Also classifieds announce estate sales: Cornelius C. Grover estate real estate and personal property auction on the road from Scott's Corner to Plainsboro on December 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbury Witherspoon Lodge No
I. B
Cornelius C. Grover
Scott’s Corner
Plainsboro
F. F. Grove
Maplewood Avenue
Cranbury
N. J
Mary Wall
John Wieland
Mercerville
E. F. Brabston
Dayton
Monmouth Junction
Taking Desperate Chances With Colds
The piece warns that many people neglect colds and suffer weakened lungs and increased risk of serious illness. It urges avoiding reckless risk and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a affordable treatment to prevent complications from bad colds.
Wanted A Good Farmer To Farm 90 Acre Cranbury Land
Wanted a capable farmer to work a 90 acre farm with 75 acres No 1 potato land. Property includes a seven room house with running water. Contact J Seward Perrine Cranbury New Jersey Phone 485.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Seward Perrine
Cranbury
N. J
Oysters for Christmas Ordered with Maple Fire Wood Delivery
Leave your orders now for oysters for Christmas. Maple Fire Wood by GEO. L. STILLE offers 12 inch long firewood ready for heater or stove at $6.00 per half cord load. Freep A. Clayton in Cranbury New Jersey. Phone 3 M 97.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. L. Stille
Freep A. Clayton
Cranbury, N. J
Christmas Tricycles Offered With Modern Improvements
A quiet survey of children’s wishes reveals tricycles as a top present. The display highlights ball bearing components, steel tubing, solid rubber tires and easy running for long service. Prices range from 13.50 to 20.00, reflecting recent reductions.
Columbia Bicycles for the Littler Chaps
Complete in every detail built like the big chap's bike with tubular steel frame coaster brakes and ball bearing action. Finished in dark red with nickeled wheels and handlebars, three sizes priced at 15 18 and 22 50. Lionel Transformers electric current reducers cost 4.00. Extra parts and sections for these railroad outfits available at moderate cost.
Grand Christmas Gathering of Dolls Arrives With Foreign Toys
Foreign dolls are back in stock and intermingling with American dolls at lower prices than in years past. The seasonal event highlights an expanded selection and affordable pricing for collectors and children alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
The Eagle Full Tubular Steel Frame Bicycles
The Eagle full tubular steel frame bicycles come in two sizes 18 and 20 inches with ball bearing components and nickel wheels. Priced at $13.50 and $15.00 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Youngsters’ Toy Cars Range From Small to Big
A range of toy automobiles for children is advertised from tiny models to larger ball bearing cars resembling real cars. Prices span $7.50 to $25.00, appealing to all ages from toddlers to older kids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Full Jointed Body Bisque Head Dolls For Sale
Dolls with bisque heads and full joints offered from 10c to $10.00. Sizes range from hand sized to life size, with natural hair in varied shades and eyes that are wide awake or sleepy. Some have cloth bodies others kid bodies and a variety of dress styles available.
Coaster Wagons For Children Offered In Bright Colors
Small enough for the little fellow yet sturdy for big youngsters these coasters are built to withstand hard use with ball bearing wheels and selected wood finished in natural varnish. Some are decorated in bright colors priced from five to ten dollars.
Velocipedes Offer Early Riding Experience
An advertisement promotes velocipedes priced from $3.50 to $25.00 with improved handlebars rubber tires and ball bearing movements to teach youngsters cycling skills and initiative.
Juvenile Simplex Typewriter Promises Early Skill
Your little folk are beginning to take notice of things and express a liking for this vocation. They will be delighted with one of these typewriting machines. Once accustomed, they can do creditable work and progress to a real typewriter as they grow older.
Christmas Animal Menagerie at Holiday Store
Teddy Bears in many sizes from 59c to 5.00 appeal to children. Cats in all sizes range 1.50 to 2.50. Big Harding dogs are featured with the President's dog popular, priced 4.50 to 10.00 for home display this Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Toys and schoolware sale with slate boards and sets
And Now Come offers blackboards in red and natural slate from 50c to 1.00, easel or desk boards 2.50 to 5.00, needlework sets for girls 0.50 to 2.50, Chemcraft sets for curious youngsters, four toy sacs 0.25, coffee sets 12 pieces 0.29, kaleidoscopes 0.39 to 0.75 offering playful, durable items for children.
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the Cranbury Press
Greepings
H. R. Rothers
Robbinsville, N. J
Hightstown
Chas. J
Hightstown, N. J
LH. Michelson
Hoosier
Universal Electric
Thor
Thermos
Pyrex
Dad
Hightstown Hardware Company
Rightstown, N. J
S. P. Dunham & Co
Tricycles
Columbia Bicycles
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