Cranbury News Highlights Local Illnesses and Events
Cranbury column notes numerous residents with colds and grip, with visitors from New Brunswick and Newark. Local school closures due to scarlet fever fears, a piano purchase, social gatherings, church activities, and a planned trolley discussion reflect a busy community week in early 1905.
Washington's Birthday Concert at Odd Fellows Hall
A large audience attended a Washington's Birthday concert hosted by Succad Presbyterian Church in Odd Fellows Hall. Performers included Milas Gertrude L. Knox soprano, A Willard Totten baritone, Hightstown Baptist Male Quartette, Norton Violin Duo, Lotta Goodwin piano, and Stults duo. The program received praise for vocal and instrumental excellence and concluded with cake and ice cream. The event supported church funds and inspired new members.
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Stults
Ielater
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Miss Brown
Ifoner
Lemuel Stula
Public School Matters Flags February Letter from County Superintendent
County Superintendent H Brawater Willis sent a February letter to Boards of Education highlighting school matters. He notes the March 21 annual meeting amid abolition of spring elections, praises some buildings yet criticizes others, urges action on unpainted or neglected grounds, and calls attention to teacher salaries and tax disparities across districts. He asks Boards to consider these issues when preparing the annual budget for March 21.
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Back to Youthful Days in a School Companions’ Band
Poetic reminiscence of school days and youthful joys. The speaker recalls a band of companions, shared sunlit hours, and the ache of returning to memories as life climbs toward its heights and faces loss. The verse contemplates guidance by God's will and enduring affection.
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Local notices and social updates from Franklin Park region
Mrs J A Cortelyou returns home after visiting her daughter Mrs FP F Grove. Geo Davison sold potatoes to J S Bilvers and hosted visits with Cortelyou and Grove families. M L W Grove recovering from grip. Mrs L T Hollenbeck of Princeton visiting her mother. John and Harvey Reese attended a Sarah Hagaman mule event at Franklin Park. W E Grove and wife visited friends in Trenton. Mrs Catherine L Wicof, nicked by grip again, remains ill. Public sales announced: Martin Thompson Farm near Franklin Park March 1. Enoch Eldridge sale near Cranbury Grovers Mills March 6. Harvey H Dey estate sale of Dey Farm near Dey Grove School House March 7. Mary E Huber sale near Shalks crossing March 15. Mrs Mattie Perrine sale near Dutch Neck.
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Ezekiel Silvers
Rachel Silvers
Ll. W Grove
L. T. Hollenbeck
Princeton
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J. 5. Bilvers
F. F. Grove
J. A. Cortelyou
Jamenburg
John and
Harvey Reese
Sarah Hagaman
Franklin Park
W. E. Grove
Trenton
Barbara Fleet
Martin ‘Thompson
Enoch Eldridge
Cranbury
Grovers’ Mills
New Dress Goods Now On Sale At Reduced Prices
Beautiful evening wear and upcoming season garments arrive at Domestic Dry Goods. The store touts large variety with 1-2 and 1-3 off, urging immediate purchases for first choices. Garments described as tall, well made, and properly cut, with home goods also advertised at low prices.
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