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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1897
Page
3
Church notices list preaching by Rev J B Curry and Rev W E Greenbank with subjects on spiritual topics. Meetings include Pararan Gathering, Addresses on Africa missions, and wells of salvation led by Addie Cole and Mr W Cox.
Cranbury and nearby towns report social visits by Mrs J B Perrine and families, and a bank stockholders meeting at Cranbury First National Bank where J Silvers was re-elected president. Obituaries note Mrs Lydia Hendrickson nearly 100, and Mrs Phebe B Van Deventer. A Jamesburg monument project for Civil War soldiers is planned, with Lupton Brothers as contractors. Alice Cubberly birthday surprise boosts local goodwill.
Cicero Hunt Lewis born Cranbury New Jersey December 22 1826 built Allen & Lewis into a leading Portland wholesale grocer. From humble beginnings in New York San Francisco and Portland he helped shape Pacific coast commerce and charity. He married Dementino Conch in 1857 and supported Trinity church and local enterprises while avoiding politics. He died after a lifetime of relentless work and public spirited service.
A community sale advertises a large stock of Single Track Harness from a wholesale house to be sold for as much as the crowd will bid. The event is on the 23rd, rain or shine, all under cover, with previous conditions unchanged. Visit local dealers to check prices first, then see if the sale can beat them. The seller emphasizes they only sell and do not make other types of sales.
Lengths, fabrics and lace goods offered at half price with many Dress Goods now 25 cents, 50 and 62 cent items, all wool cloths at 22 and 25 cents, part wool from 12 to 16 cents, black goods showcased as top bargains, and new table linens and ginghams arriving to replace holiday stock.
Fifty extra umbrellas in 26 and 28 inch sizes with Dresden Pearl Ivory Congo and Acacia handles priced at 1.49 and 1.98 each. Free monogram engraving offered. Collaretti fur items range 2.98 to 9.98. Mackintoshes for all. Wrappers and dressing lacques at material cost. Separate skirts and waists made by dressmakers. Lambs wool blankets 2.98 and 3.98, laminated down comforts 1.69 and 3.98.
The advertisement promotes underwear hosiery gloves blankets and quilts as complete and right offerings. It highlights full sets and practical patterns for cold season comfort. Shoppers are urged to inspect sturdy fabrics and affordable prices across the display.
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