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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1888
Page
2
The official returns show Republicans carrying New Jersey minus Hudson County by 1020, with Hudson Democratic majority at 8109, overturning prior gains and yielding a Cleveland win. Thanksgiving reflections note widespread gratitude for plenty, labor rewards, and general prosperity despite losses and illnesses.
The article notes a population rise in New Jersey from recent voter totals and census data, detailing increases since 1876 and 1880, and projects density growth if trends continue. It highlights agricultural and industrial expansion, urges sound legislation, and endorses a comprehensive magazine subscription as a family resource. It also recounts a Somerville domestic fraud case involving Mrs. Charles Houston, her husband, forged notes, and misused funds across several banks, prompting concern and investigation.
Patrick Coffey was sentenced by Justice Knapp to be hanged on January 28 for murdering his para mour Agnes Smith in Henderson street last July. Coffey, pale and anxious, denied guilt while trembling as the sentence was read. He claimed innocence, but the jury found intent to kill. His counsel will seek a writ of error to appeal to the State Supreme Court.
The store promotes a vast selection of dress goods including quilt stuffs with bright colors and novel patterns. It features groupings of silk and wool lines and bars with artistic cuts and shading, along with plain solid colors in rainbow hues.
The advertisement touts Henriettas fabrics with honest value and sturdy stock, featuring Lupin's Cashmere in various colors, all-wool novelty cloths in stripes and plaids, and a selection of widths and prices from 38 to 99 cents, highlighting durability and choice.
You can buy this one lot ne 12 yards wide Gerster Dress Cloth with 1} yards of silk velvet to match for trimming. This is the most remarkable Fall Dress Pattern Bargain we have ever known.
Wide Wale English Serge Dress Goods in all colors and black 124c Plainded and Striped Cashmere and Serge 25c plain Cashmere and Serge 12c Retailer catalogs the fabric range with price points for various textile varieties.
Luxor silk wear named Luxor offers a black silk option described as soft as a glove with rich feel and good serviceability. Price range noted from 1.39 to 1.75, highlighting appeal to refined taste and quality.
In Silks, a Black bear sale guarantees every yard and adjusts to customer satisfaction with prices labeled Mer 89er Gerke and 1.25.
Our Upholstery And Curtain Department presents a fall fair with Turcoman Curtains priced 3.97 to 6.97 and a three yard Portiere in Chenille. Lace Curtains 75c for 8 pairs, Lace Curtains 2.49 per pair, previously 4.50. China silk for curtains and drapery shown 97c to 1.25 a yard.
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