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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1886
Page
2
A long misc text recounts violent strikes near Bradford Coca Works injuring workers and setting fires. It also covers Seattle anti Chinese action, Portland Vancouver mobilization, Parker resolutions criticism, state prison inquiry, and public license debates with references to New York Tribune and U.S. Supreme Court.
The piece argues in favor of allowing the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to cross New Jersey borders, claiming economic benefits, increased tax revenue, and growth for counties while opposing rival rail interests. It notes national supremacy and legislative boundaries, warning against congressional overreach and praising railroad progress as a public good. It also reports on a Chinese policy protest, a governor’s concern, and the death of General Winnett Scott Lancock, reflecting national issues and a Senate debate on silver.
Report notes advocates claim whiskey is beneficial in moderation and cites a walking match between Edward Payson Weston and an opponent, with Weston completing 2500 miles in 54 days and finishing in time to take a train to New York. Final score tallies 12292 miles for the rival.
A Revolutionary War veteran and chaplain General Hunter, linked to General Stockton and the College of New Jersey, is buried in Princeton's Witherepoon Cemetery. He served with New Jersey troops, his mother a Stockton descendant, and nephews in the Union army.
Mrs Cornelius Buekelew daughter of LD Stirard circulates petitions to the Coat of Pardons requesting clemency for her father who is described as in declining health He seeks signatures from the Grand Jurors who indicted him the jurors who convicted him and the bondsmen involved Local reports say she has already secured some endorsements
East Haven gains fame as a thrifty township with low taxes and few paupers. The article recalls a tombstone used as a milestone along an old road, bearing a legend about a good man buried there and hints at memorials and timeworn inscriptions.
Farmer Shedd finds a frozen mother and her infant in the snow after a fatal elopement. The dead woman is identified as John J Kelly's daughter, who eloped with Milton Sells Clark years earlier. Kelly mourns, and the couple’s bodies will be buried in Oldham cemetery on Sunday.
In a tone urging nationwide reconciliation the paper cites public sentiment against renewed sectional conflict. It recalls Civil War memories at Appomattox and condemns politicians who fan old hatreds, noting peaceful gatherings and hopeful goodwill among former foes.
The article blends reaction to a political clash with the sentencing of John McMahon, ex Collector of Revenue for Hoboken, who fled with over 510,000 in deficits. McMahon received five years in state prison in Jersey City after a Court of Special Session condemned his betrayal of public trust. The piece also describes widespread sorrow and calls for unity amid sectional tensions in the era’s political debate.
Andrew Lemmon reports being knocked down and kicked by a stranger who claimed Lemmon caused a rift with his wife. The assailant smashed a storefront display before fleeing to a rent door. He was arrested later and identified as Charles Hyser of 24 Henry Street. The incident sparked a broader fight as Hyser attacked family members. the mother was thought fatally injured.
Capt Colyman Weymouth, traveling between Atlantic City and New York, suffered a cough that kept him awake. He used Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and relief, noting it stopped his breast soreness and helped his children. The family kept several bottles at home and at a local drug store.
Edward Shephard of Wattisburg Illinois reports great benefit from Electric Bitters after doctors feared bone scraping. He used seven boxes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and five Bottle Bucklen’s for relief. He credits his leg still sound and well. Dr Wilconson of Horse Cave Kentucky says he suffered phthisie and diabetes until Electric Bitters saved him after six to twelve bottles and gained eighteen pounds. He believes he would have died without the relief from Electric Bitters.
A flood of testimonials touts Dr King's New Discovery for consumption and related illnesses. Citizens from Paris to Rome report cures for coughs and lung troubles, with free trial bottles and wholesale endorsements from druggists and officials.
Bucklen's Amnica Salve advertised as the best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tested chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and possibly all cures piles or no pay required guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded price per box sold by A A French
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