Illness and social notes from Cranbury area 1899
Mias Mary Anderson and Mr M A Rue are ill with grip. Mrs Nellie H Grover and Mr George W Conover wed at the groom’s Brockton Street home. Cranbury hosts Inauguration representation for Governor Voorhees with J B Silvers J H Goodwin J E Bennett and Wm C Voorhees present. The New Jersey Editorial Association meets February 6 1899 at 11 AM in Trenton State House. Emma Bergen hosts a surprise party. weather affected attendance. David C Bowne rents Cranbury hotel to Chas Thompson of Monmouth. he once ran a Colts Neck hotel. Rev J Clement French of Park Presbyterian Newark is reported very ill with heart issue. Scotts Corner school plans Friday program with dialogues recitations tableaux and music. admission 16 cents. children 20 cents. Ladies Reading Circle to socialize with Rev C F Taylor at Second Church parsonage. John Wyckoff of Manasquan injured at flour mill losing three fingers. formerly local resident now runs large Manasquan mill. Jacob Stults shot by a squirrel booter last fall goes to Philadelphia for eye removal after infection. First Church interior alterations completed. chapel reordered with desk moved, Primary room full length, two Bible class rooms curtained, terra cotta walls, Napier matting. Sabbath School officers reappointed except Treasurer N F Clayton who resigned. Middlesex County new map by engineer F A Dunham of Plainfield. 1876 map outdated. four and a half by four and a half feet, with a 14 inch folder for compact library use. The map unfolds to reveal the full county.
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Napier
Sermons and public notices fill January to February
Rev C F Taylor will preach a course at Second Church from January 22 to February 26 with topics Aggressive Mormonism mornings three recent religions evenings Herod's feast Types of unbelievers Is the Bible reliable and Moses and his critics Washington themes shaped by the schedule. Also reports of deaths Samuel M Schenck 60 funeral with Masonic rites Isaac Voorhees 56 blood poisoning funeral Helptown Miss Mary A Wilson 70 Bright's disease funeral at Second Presbyterian. Public sales include Mary Griggs farm 88 acres South Brunswick Dayton February 1, H H Mershon Monmouth Junction February 2 and Abram G Van Deventer estate February 8. Also band concert by Winkler Seventh Regiment in Trenton with Governor Voorhees inauguration notes and a promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.F. Taylor
Herod
Moses
Rock Ofjages
Washington
Isaac
Voorhees
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jamesburg
Hepstown
Mary A. Wilson
Hightstown
Jacob Rogers
Misa Wilson
Mary Griggs
South Brunswick Township
Dayton
H. H. Mershon
Monmouth Junction
John H. Stuka
Frank A. Brown
Abram G. van Deventer
New Brunswick and
Cranbury
Margaret
van Deventer
Dr King’s New Discovery for the Grip and Cough
An advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for the Grip bronchial trouble and coughs with claims of healing lungs, preventing pneumonia and consumption. It notes prices 50 cents and 1.00 with free trial bottles at N F Clayton’s Drug Store and promises strong preventive effects and money back if not cured.
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N. F. Clayton
Dr. King
Spaniel Lion Delights Doctor With Filing Box Notes
A pet spaniel named Lion visits Dr. W. T. Bull at his office sending tiny notes in a wooden box. Lion’s messages express affection for his mistress Mra. Nevina Blaloo and request continued privileges. The doctor replies with polite, humorous refusals, keeping the dog informed until the stay ends.
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Mra
Marie Nevina Blaloo
W. T. Bull
Lion
Mra. Bull
Lian
Dr. Bell
Lion Be
Dr. Bull
Dacron
W.T
Boston Journal
Moist Weather and a Humid Spell on the Wabash
The piece blends humorous Adirondack style anecdotes about persistent rain on the Wabash, critiquing wet farming hardships. A farmer exaggerates losses from waterlogged crops, flooded fields, and diving-bell dreams while crafting an ark in leisure hours. A joke about lightning rods contrasts belief with protection.
How It Solved the Mystery of the Wreck on Lake Erie
A Lake Erie pilot’s recovery after the Susan E Peck ran aground near Bar Point on a clear day reveals the cause. An artificial leg with hidden steel misled the wheelman, disrupting the compass and steering.
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Lake Erie
Sach
Sosan E Peck
Bar Point
Susan E
Sasa E. Peck
Toxec
Compres
Susan E Peck
Ador
Lake Erie Ehippera
New York Sun
Fragments of Letters and Tales From An Old Newspaper
A mixed collage of notes and anecdotes travels from Sterne's poverty and Garrick to secret letters and marriage quirks. It references Italian district life in London, clergy wit, eccentric exchanges, and everyday curiosities, stitching together literary fragments and social sketches.
Cambric Underwear Prices from 2c to $1
An advertisement lists Cambric Drawers and Chemises priced from 2c to 50c, Muslin and Cambric items with ruffles, embroideries, tucks, and lace. Corset covers, bustiers, and petticoats offered in various muslin qualities and finishes with umbrella or gathered styles.
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the ‘Cranbury Press
Misa May Voorhees
Mrs
D. G. Davison
Thomas Peppler
Mr. Murphy i
J. E. Curry
N. J. Sproul
Englishtown
Pullen
Mias
Mary Anderson
M. A. Rue
Mr. Rue
Nellie H. Grover
Hamilton Square
George W. Conover
Brockton Bt
Govenor Voorhees
Messrs
J. 8. Silvers
J. H. Goodwin
J. E. Bennett
Wm. C
W. 8. Cole
the Editorial Association
The
New Jersey Editorial Association
State House
Trepton
Emma Bergen
David C. Bowné
Chas. Thompson
Monmouth County
Thompson
Colts Neck
J. Clement French
the Park Presbyterian Church
Newark
Scotts Corner School
John Wyckoff
Manasquan
Jacob Stults
Carvield
Philadelphia
Symmes H. Perrine
A. H. Bymmes
Chas. E. Davia
A. O Rue
J. J. Bradley
I. C. Huffman
R. L. Walker
H. S. Dey
Maude L. Burroughs
Laura Scudder
Middlesex
F. A. Dunham
Plainfield
Middlesex County
Samuel M. Schenck
Mr. Schenck
AM Winkler
Trenton
Association Hall
W. G. Sickel
al. Winkler
Winkler
Dr. Bechtel
Albert Winkler
N. J
Foster M. Voorhees
Govenor
New Jersey
Taylor Opera
Houze
Senate
House
Govenor-elect
Govenor Watkins
Magie
States
Jersey
Patton
J. W. Gardner
Idaville
Ind
Clayton
Grip
Stara
J. Stringer
Ainslee's
Nlow
Vlatreas
Indianapolis
Missouri
Boston Transcript
Naphew
Josht
Doxh
Josh
Mebby
Young UN
Chicago News
Waldorf
Astor
New York
Ments Ie
Udted
Smarte
Boston
South America
Braz
Morale Plotn
Kays the
Hontsdale
Uae
Chance
Cleveland
Hannah Mora
McDonald Clarke
Clarke
Cameron
Gaboon
Africa
Canterci
Camera
Sterne
Laurence Sterne
Garrick
Minsic
Manny Sultan
Etter
Shy &Wettenham
Chicago Newa
Hin
Sealda
Thia
Italy
London
Sheobald’e Rund
Hatton Garden
Leather Lane
Bia
Morojog
Ludgate Magazine
Crusher
Leggo
Oxford
Cone
Canning
Athletic Missionaries
A J Robinson
Cambridge
Ouong
Liverpool Mercury
Ay Alnad
Bobby
Maud
Jules
Grover & Chamberlin
Cranbury Coal
RL Chamberlin
Dee
Pebruncy
Clayton's
Frankie Wiese
Main St. Cranbury
Ceeatitwal
Cook & Jaques
France
East State Street
P Dunhau
North Broad
Mathushek & Soo
George St
New Brunswick
Craig & Son
Grantary
Second Presbyterian Church
John Grover
William Hunt
John Ro Huet
County of
Dohn
BK Hunt
Joan G.grover
Dutad Deremherath
Applegate’s
State and
Warren Sts
Trenton, N. J
Leghorn Food Co
Mass
Hl. Wa. Voorhees
E. State St
Suangle & Son
Ann Irish
Sroras
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Snedeker & Co’s
N. Warren Street
Mazonic Temple
Muate
Samme
Udidraan
WOLF
Oth Ave
City
A. Featherstone & Co
G. D. van Derveer
Dayton, New Jersey
Sharpless & Carpenter’s
W. H. Petty
Mauch W. Applegate
Stockton and
Center Sts
Thurstay
Jai
Rogers
G. C. Biauvelt
the Farmers’ 'Fence Machine Co
Magemetawna, Mal
Ate Fari
Ian
Henry C. Symmes
M. Ovince Hovas
German American Insurance. Co
Amarican
Sasonabie
Frank H Brown
Oranbury
A. Perdoni
Miam Street
A. A
RTE
N.J
J. Murphy
Cranbury, N. J
Bradley
Bradley Fertilizer Company
Chard Avenue
Myers
Bode
F.O
WM. D. Perrine
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