New Year Reflections and a Civil War Snapshot
The article opens with hopeful New Year blessings and advice on leaving past deeds behind. It then discusses the 1863 Battle of Fredericksburg, describing foggy dawns, pontoon bridges across the Rappahannock, heavy artillery, and Union commanders Sedgewick Sumner and Franklin, with Burnside near headquarters observing the battle.
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Potamas
Alajor
Burneides
Rappahannock
Sharpe
Army of the Potomac
Sedgewick
Sumner
Franklin
Burnside
Local Option High License defense committee urges retention
At a Trenun conference of temperance groups a committee was formed to press retention of the Local Option High License law. They call for petitions and a public hearing before the Legislature, note bipartisan support and nonpartisan origins, and urge protests to be sent via Rev. A. E. Ballard to prevent repeal by saloon interests.
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New Jersey
Trenun
Law and Order
Trenton
Senate
Assembly
Cape May
Cumberland
Salem
Gloucester
Warren Couation
Warren
Hunterdon
A. E. Ballard
Ocean Grove
H. J. Carnott
Plainfield
A. V. D. Hoxermay
Somerville
A. E. Bartano
Ocan Grove
Ordnance Range Proposed in New Jersey Pines
The United States Army Ordnance Department plans a cannon range on New Jersey soil. A clearing eight and a half miles long and three quarters of a mile wide is under way between Newfield and Mays Landing. Locals suspect use for testing heavy guns, with state and land permissions in question. Also, Patrick Coffey of Hudson County had his murder sentence commuted to life imprisonment.
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Ordnance Department
United States Army
New Jersey
Great Powder Depot
Morris County
Succusaona Phiins
George H. Cook
South Derange
Atlantic
Gloucester Counties
Jgnathean J. Smith
Atlantic County
G. C. Patterson
Newfield
Gloucester County
Mays Landing
United States
Pickatinny Powder Depot
Dover
Holiday Presents at Scudder and Dunham Deals
Buyers are invited to scavenge thousands of world goods at Scudder and Dunham with items ranging from useful to ornamental luxuries. Prices vary from a dime to a dollar or more, with no fancy prices, and an appeal to rob their stock.
Imported Scotch Shawls on Sale at Modest Prices
Catalog lists 160 imported shawls including velvet beaver chamois and jacquards priced from 3.97 to 9.00, with several pieces marked 4.87. Diverse fabrics presented in a single buy.
Fur Sets and Trimmings Sale Listings
Lynx Sets Wolf Sets Beaver Sets Seal Sets Monkey Sets and Chinchilla Sets priced from 6.00 to 25.00 per set. Dress Capes of Beaver or Black Monkey Fur. Black Coney Muffs 69 cents and up. Black Monkey Muffs 2.97. Fur Trimmings to match above sets from 69 cents a yard and up.
Bargain Outerwear and Accessories in Quiet Old-World Style
A catalog of discounted clothing and accessory items including cloth jackets from $5, cloth newmarkets from $8, children's garments from $5, plush jackets at $18, and English seal cloth modjeskas at $20. Also lists handkerchiefs from 5c, umbrellas with lavish handles, silks, mufflers, and a range of plush and leather goods with numerous price points.
Children’s Books at Half Price by Best Authors
Local ads promote thousands of children’s books from top authors at less than half regular price, highlighting a wide selection and special pricing for readers and families.
Glories of Kris Kringle sold to benefit children
Advertises gifts for children including blocks games gloves dolls houses farms stables tools cameras and desks for sale at five to twenty six cents. Pieces include a black silk dress pattern and Paris embroidered robes with marked prices. Proceeds promote holiday aid.
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Kris Kringle
Paris
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THE
Granbury Press
Cranbury
Ned
Burrouchs, ‘& van Dyke, Batters and Proprietors
Camden Daily Telegram
British Empire
Court of Chancery
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Special Quarter Sessions
Court of Extors and Appeals
Court of Errors
New York
Pennsylvania
Battle OF Fredricksburg
Hig Line
Ling
Fredricksburg
Annlene
Friends of Practical Temperane
Jersey
Pordona
Patrick Coffey
Hudson County
Scudder & Dunham
Gloria
Sgudder & Dunar
Hichtstown, N. J
Santa Claus
Donneldys
Opera House
Epierd- Cine Abeer
Ye Gillarene
Taylor
Orem
Trenton, N. J
Rcoats & Ulst
Rosinolds & Co
Newmarkets
Gilbert Tricot
Ede
Baumgartner's
East State Street
Main Street
Hightstown
Mason & Allen
Hightstown, N. J
Dobbins
Cook & Jaques
Church St
National Bank
New Brunswick
Katzenbach & CO
Richardson & Boynton
JOLT
Matawan
Ls Toy
Hightsown
Nogers & Bro’s
Gog
Wm. Rogers, Rogers & Hamilto
Cook
Jaques
State Street
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