Noted Institute Gleanings Lecture Sparks Debate on Education
The Cranbury Institute gathering featured Rev A B Van Ormer of Norwood Pa as speaker. He critiqued current teaching methods urging pupils to think independently and use texts as tools rather than crutch words. He questioned Latin emphasis and the value of memorization, urging heart over mere words.
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Aa von Ormer
Ian
Childrens
New York State Book
Newark
van Ormer
Whitbeck
A. B. van Ormer
Norwood
A B. van Ormer
Polonius
Humlet
Perth Amboy
Cranbury
Perth
Pennsylvania
Hill and Franklin Elected to New Jersey Children's Home Board
Edmund C. Hill of Trenton and Dr. G. H. Franklin of Hightstown were elected to the board of managers at the New Jersey Children's Home society quarterly meeting. Hill fills the vacancy from the death of Rev. L L Hartman, Franklin replaces Rev. O P Eachen whose resignation was accepted.
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Edmund C. Hill
Trenton
G. H. Franklin
Hightstown
New Jersey Children's Howe Society
Mr. Hill
LL. B.hartman
Franklin
O. P. Eachen
Hightatown
Road Commissioner's Father Dies in New Jersey Area
Spafford W. Hutchinson father of State Road Commissioner Elijah C. Hutchinson died Saturday at his home near Hutchinson's Mills at age 83 from debility. Born in Hamilton township he was a miller by trade and retired in recent years. Survived by his widow 78 and two children Road Commissioner Hutchinson and Mrs Allison E. Dye with several grandchildren. He was a member of Hamilton Square Presbyterian Church. Funeral was held Tuesday from his home and burial in Greenwood cemetery.
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Trenton
Allison E. Dye
Prospect Plains
Elmer Dye
Frank L. Dye
Beatrice Dye
Bride Fights Rabid Newfoundland in Brooklyn Parlor
Jacques Veder a diamond cutter at 444 Fifteenth Street Brooklyn fights to save his bride Frederica as their pet Newfoundland dog injuries her nose and left ear. Neighbors and tenant Charles Miller restrain the dog until it is caged for observation after the attack. Doctor Herman Jacobs treats Frederica at home then at Seney Hospital. The couple’s dog had previously shown no madness.
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Prof
Wilmot
O. K
Jacques Veder
Fifteenth Street
Brooklyn
Frederica
Veder
Charles Miller
Wu Friend
Miller
Herman Jacobs
Seney Hospital
Toriie
Flatbush
Holland
Bucklen Arnica Salve and King s New Life Pills Ad
LeRaynville merchant Woolever endorses Bucklen s Arnica Salve for piles once cured twenty years ago and promotes it for wounds burns and abrasions at Clayton s drug store. A line notes Dr King s New Life Pills as a remedy for dangerous deadlock of vet and barrel functions with a money back guarantee at Clayton s drug store.
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Woolever
LeRaynville
N. Y
Clayton
King
N. F. Clayton
Party Game of Character Names for Readers
A hostess game for fiction readers assigns guests cards listing fifty character names from standard novels. Players match each name with the corresponding novel title, aiming for the longest correct answer set. Suggested characters include Babble from The Little Minister and Jane Eyre’s Edward Fairfax Rochester.
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Babble
Little Minister
Dinah Norris
Adam Bede
Nydia
Pompeii
Kate ,Hardcastle
Adam Moss
Lie Eve
Blanche Amory
Rosamund Lydgate
Middlemarch
Sir Lucius O'Trigger
Josephine Murch
Sancho Panza
Edward Fairfax Rochester
Jane Eyre
Euphemia Dundas
Thaddeus of
Warsaw
Noddy Boffin
Mrs. Malaprop
Lady Teasle
the School For Scandal
Quilp
Old Curiosity Shop
Eugene Marchbanks
Candida
Lacey Dashwood
Charles O'Malley
Phineas Fletcher
Beds and Bedmaking Explodes False Notions on Sleep
The article debunks the idea that soft beds are morally wrong and argues health hinges on ventilation. It stresses airy bedrooms, free fresh air, and that both wood and iron bedframes are fine. Chain spring mattresses are highlighted as the healthiest and most comfortable option, adaptable to any bedstead.
Beauty Tips and Travel First Aid Gadgets
A collage of health and beauty notes on nails and skin care, home remedies, and a travel first aid valise. Includes instructions on washing thin arms, soap and cream use, and a suggestion that a compact first aid kit aids motorists. Also mentions a peppermint candy recipe and tact’s value. References Dr King’s New Discovery with a testimonial from South Dakota and a local druggist offer.
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South Dakota
Mound City
Mra
E. D. Clapp
Mra. Clapp
Dr King
N. F. Clayton Druggist, Co
Remarkable recovery tale from Winterton patient
Abraham Brown recalls five doctors misdiagnosing his condition as heart disease kidney trouble blood poison and stomach liver trouble before his wife urged Electric Bitters. He credits one bottle with restoring his health and endorses the remedy sold by I F Clay of Jton Druggiat for 50 cents, guaranteed to cure blood poison and related ailments.
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Abraham Brown
Winterton
N. Y
I. F. Clay
Jton
Notice to Creditors in Middlesex Estates
Emma J Bennett administratrix of Andrew Bennett announces creditors must present debts claims against the estate under oath within nine months or be barred. Dated October 14 1907. John L Burdam executor of James A Reid gives creditors one month from this date to file debts demands and claims against the estate or be barred. Dated October 1 1907.
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Cranbury
Milcinsox
Brown & Gideon
Cranbury Station
Hollenback
Plalagharo
Algo Allilay
Middlesex County Board of Taxation
Wm. A. Spencer
Wiliam Wilson
Nlans
Orphan's Court
County of
Middlesex
Davin J.winson
Q. Addison Btults
Daniel W. Clayton
Cornelius
Stulta
William C. Voorhoos
Harvey Mr. Voorhour
Henry I. Vartan
Vooraxes
Hanvry M
Emma J. Bennett
Andraw
John L. Burdam
James A. Reid
Burragate
Horaby
Eugene V. Magee
Thomas E. Perrine
Edward 3. Hammell
William van Dorn
Soneph O. Magee
Joseph O. Magee
Nzalost Thuenide
Evgeny V. Mager
Tuomas E. Peanink
Gertrude B. Dey
Charles Dey
Hornby
Thie
Notice to creditors of Abijah Applegate estate
Symmon H Perrine administrator pendente lite of Abijah Applegate deceased calls on creditors to present debts and claims within nine months under oath or affirmation. Dated September 25 1807.
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Symmon H. Perrine
Pandento Ito
Abijah Applegate
County of Middlesex
Syumes H. Pessinxe
Pendente Lite
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Grace
Dayleg Grace
Bessle
Philadelphia Telegraph
Calvary
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Vannest, Coleman & Co
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Lohmer & Co
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Tiverpool
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Pittsburg
Mercer County Mutual
Shrewsbury Mutual
Orranbury,n. J
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N.J
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Delphia
Philadelphia
Burris, Sup’t
Peppler
Gillette
Chicago Clippers
Feed Milla
Crater Shells
Thomas Peppler
Hightstown, N. J
Clothiers
Hatters
Furtilshors
Tetley’s
Anderson
Apria
T. Mason. & Son
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J. S. Silvers & Bro
New Jersey State Normal and Model Schools
Normal School
J. M. Creen
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