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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1914
Page
5
Cranbury and Hightstown observers joined in National Prohibition Amendment Day activities. Mrs Emma Bourne State President spoke, with prayers from local pastors and music by Mrs R H Rivenburg and Miss Carlotta Davison.
In German Valley near Kingston a fire started in a sitting room wall around 1:30 AM Sunday. Mrs. Charles Snackhouse and her family escaped in their night clothes as neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Oscar aided with buckets. The blaze caused about 200 dollars in damage.
An old advertising note describes worms causing a child’s pains and says Kickapoo Worm Killer cures worms while its laxative component improves health. It claims safety and urges immediate purchase at 25 cents from druggists or by mail from Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. Philadelphia or St Louis.
The Steinbach Company begins distribution of profit among regular and some nonregular employees after a record Christmas season. It closes the year February 1 with its largest business in ten years and plans store improvements and expanded service including the six figure Service Bureau and parcel post. A jubilee marks 44 years since John Steinbach founded the Monmouth county business.
The Department of Agriculture prepares for the annual seed distribution through U S Senators and House members. Each package includes five varieties chosen by the department for local suitability. To participate, mail your name to Hon. William Hughes at United States Senate in Washington D C.
A mother questions her child about piano practice Greek art calculus and study. The child confirms each task then is allowed ten minutes of outdoor play as a reward.
A historic ad touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as best for all bowel troubles. It claims natural action on stomach and liver, stimulation and regulation of bowels, and overall system toning. Price is 25 cents, available at all druggists from H. E. Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia or St. Louis.
The Administratrix of Annie Shopp will sell household goods near Monmouth Junction on January 21. Charles H. Butcher will sell stock farm utensils and crops near New Sharon on January 29. W E Grove & Son hold a combination sale February 24. Administratrix of Charles A Morse will sell personal property near Half Acre on February 4. William Vanderboef will sell stock and farm implements near Rhode Hall on February 11.
Notice to contractors invites sealed proposals to build a steel and concrete bridge over Treland Brook on the new road between Rhode Hall Road and Dunham's Corner in East Brunswick Township. Bids due February 2 1914 2 30 PM with $5 deposit for specs and $200 certified check. Board may reject any or all bids.
Milton I. Voorhees and J. L. Suydam as executors of Martin D Perrine deceased notify creditors of Martha D Perrine to bring in debts demands and claims against the estate under oath within nine months or be barred. Dated January 1 114 Milton I Voorhees and J L Suydam.
Sacha A Brults sole surviving executrix of Lewis D Sruiles deceased gives notice to creditors of the estate to present debts demands and claims under oath within nine months or be barred from action. Dated October 31 ig1 Sadic Assults sole surviving executrix.
The coat department advertises coats priced at a low margin to entice buyers amid harsh weather and a praised effort by manufacturers to move stock. It notes the weather forecaster's fault and emphasizes readiness to sell at reduced value.
A large batch of two to three hundred coats priced at 14.75 each. These coats use soft lustrous fur fabrics resembling real mole and Persian lamb. They come in various foreign-inspired styles, many with silk or satin linings and fur collars, in sizes for young and older women.
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