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Newspaper

Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1897

Page

3

First Church and Methodist notices crowd town event list

Reading lists many church services and social updates from First Church and Methodist Church. It notes preaching by Rev. W. E. Greenbank and Rev. J. E. Curry, conferences, Sunday School officers, and a late New Year gathering. Local residents’ visits, illness, and social events are included alongside ads and small notices.

First Church W. E. Greenbank Samnars Boroor Wm. F. Perrine

Tragic horse accident ties up Easton avenue traffic

A horse belonging to Charles Delwarent ran wild Tuesday night in New Brunswick. It turned onto Easton avenue where gates were down at a crossing as a freight train passed. The horse and carriage were hurled aside, the horse was killed, and Demarest, the driver, was badly injured and taken to hospital with little chance of recovery. Demarest was a clerk for W. S. Strong, hardware merchant, and the sole son of Christopher Dewarest of 889 George Street. The report also covers church notices, meetings, and local personnel changes.

New Brunswick Charles Delwarent Easton Avenue Demarest W. 8. Strong Christopher Dewarest George Street

Tragic Death After a Scolding Lettie MeacConnell

Lettie May MacConnell a sixteen year old girl of Menlo Park died by suicide after a scolding from her father an engineer at Menlo Park Manufacturing Worke She drank strychnine laced tea and told her family what she had done before passing away No inquest will be held The article also notes that about 21 of 81 legislators are lawyers and lists various professions among lawmakers including merchants farmers and officials.

Lettie May MacConnell Thoma MacConnell Menlo Park Lettie Portal

Fire destroys most of Fredonian printing plant in New Brunswick

A Thursday morning fire at 70 and 7 Dennis street in New Brunswick destroys nearly all of the Fredonian printing establishment. The blaze traps workers on upper floors forcing several to jump from windows. about 50 employees suffer burns or injuries while crews from multiple fire companies fight the flames. The building and equipment, including presses and a Campbell press, are largely ruined, with insurance on the property substantial. The plant resumes work later that day using other presses.

Cicero H. Lewis Portand Oregon Taco Lewis D. C. Lewis Cettler Portland Cranbury New York San Francisco Allen Allen & Lewin Pacific Coast Lewis Wan Es Bernham Dresfos & Herrmann Sporewood Helmetta Jamnenborg Spotswood John Reeve Beabo West Legielature Imercbante Hoge of Assembly Thenudle Ramainus Coluol Hatel Ralesman Ser Fredonian Printing Establishment Dennis Street New Bronawick Dullara Q. W. Burroughs Edwin W. Cuckner Clickner Jaquee Neilson Church Streets Nicholas Doyle Ories E. P. Masseneau Chares Bogan Masseneau Aol Liberty Washington Huse Q Campbell Dora K. Battler New Brunswick Fire Insurance Company London Liverpool and Globe J. Bayard Kirkpatrick North American Firensurance Company Campbell Press Mer~phasets Newack Neilson T. Parker i Fregdonian Company Syath Sa Uspal Times PY Chancery OF New Jersey Jamesburg Mutual Building, and Loan Association Mary MacKenzie Als Sheriffs Office New Brunswick County of Middlesex Platesboro Stockton's Mills James Hutchinson Hutchinson Stockton Cork Bexioning James MacKenzie Susan E. Sirrine George J. Litterst Jones A. van Crsey

Cranuvey Coat Up and Lehigh Coal Bargains

The ad touts Cranuvey Coat Up with extensive coal and stove lines at low prices. It promotes A T Bkilleran Hightstown’s large stove selection including Range No 8 with an 18 inch oven, and Becklen’s Arnica Salve praised as the best for skin conditions, sold by N. F. Clayton.

Cranuvey Lehigh Prospect Plains A. T. Bkilleran Hightstown Brate Becklen N. F. Clayron

Opening Combination Sale of Horses and Mules

GhO. E. Gordon & Son announce a January 14 1897 opening sale of ninety head of horses and mules. Stock arrives January 9 from Kansas. viewing at the stables prior to sale with liberal credit and terms disclosed on sale day.

Kansas Gho. E. Gordon & Son Richmond and Dennis Sts New Brunswick N. J

Prominent Offers on Dress Goods and Ribbons

Go the prices and if you wish to save money you will take advantage of our offers. We do not hold fast to odd lengths. We want you to have them and one half regular price is the rule. This covers Dress Goods Cotton Goods Laces Em broideries and Ribbons.

W. M. Repine Tiekilwa Dr. King

National Handkerchief and Umbrella Sale Ad

A period advertisement lists prices for handkerchiefs silk initials and embroidered items, 50 dozen umbrellas with various handles, fur collaretti, mackintoshes, wrappers, dresses, skirts and waists, comforters and quilts. Highlights include 50 dozen initial items priced from 5c to 124c, umbrellas from 98c to $1.98, and laminated down comforts.

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Dress Goods Price Reductions Highlight Bargains

New prices on many desirable dress goods with discounts from 35 and 50 cents to 26 cents and 75 cent goods dropping to 50 and 42 cents. All wool cloth and serge offered at 22 and 25 cents. Part wool goods priced 12 to 16 cents. Black goods emphasized as top bargains.

New Dry Goods Offerings Announced For New Year Season

Local retailer promotes fresh stock to replace holiday sales with a wide array of table linens outings ginghams masling and related items at lower prices, urging customers to buy now before prices rise.

Complete Stock of Than Underwear Hosiery and Quilts

A local showroom reports complete stock of underwear hosiery gloves blankets and quilts in right sizes and styles for the season. Shoppers can inspect a broad range of garments and home goods on display today.

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