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Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1905

Page

2

Governor Stokes Inaugural Address Highlights State Finances

The Inaugural Address to the Legislature outlines state revenue use, noting six and a half dollars per hundred spent on education six dollars for roads three for charity and twelve for agriculture. It urges reforms to protect taxpayers with lower average tax rates and constitutional adherence. Proposes state land purchase for forestry and water supply improvement to aid farmers and industry.

Stokes Legislatura rBtate Btato

Daryl Hutchinson era words and farm life lessons

A mixture of moral exhortations on industry integrity and domestic skill followed by local notices. The piece urges young men and women to value character and practical abilities, then reports on state farming policy, a grange event, social visits, and a tuberculosis outbreak ending with the destruction of James Hutchinson’s cattle.

James Hutchinson Dutch Neck Hutchinson

Hutchinson Nominated for New Jersey Public Roads Commissioner

Governor to send former Senator Elijah C. Hutchinson of Mercer County to the Senate next Monday night as state commissioner of public roads to replace the deceased Henry I. Budd. Hutchinson, born August 7, 1865 in Windsor, Mercer County, has served in the Assembly and Senate and was president of the Senate in 1903. The three year term carries a 2500 dollar annual salary, as New Jersey expands its road program.

Brokes Senate Elijah C. Hutchinson Mercer County Henry I. Budd New Jersey Lesda Union Mer ‘Cer County Biley Briggs Donnelly Henry C. Buchanan Hutchinson Windsor Busiausa Hatchstos Township Assembly

Pioneer Grange Installations At Monroe Hall Jun 16

Monro e Hall hosted Pioneer Grange No 1 on Monday evening June 16 with State Deputy Theodore Cubberly presiding. Officers named include Master Jobo E Stuke and Secretary C H Edwards. seven new members brought total to 86. The group praised growing membership and noted Abijah Applegate filling his ice house recently.

Pioneer Grange Monroe Hall Theodore Cubberly Jobo E Stuke D. C. Mershon Currie Wilson B.C. Reynolds E. W. Clayton H. J. Butcher Lemuel Stulte C. H. Edwards

Local Social Roundup from Davison and Guests

Mr and Mrs Geo Davison spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Wilson. Mr and Mrs Percy Eygnor entertained about thirty friends. The Ladies of the C P Church held a social for Juniors on Saturday afternoon. J H Grove of Hamilton Square visited friends Friday. F F Grove sold his rye crop to J Chamberlin & Barelay. L W Grove finished killing his herd on Wednesday. Albert McNamee filled his ice house with eight inch ice. The twentieth Century gooing club did one good shooting at their last watch. Leroy Vanoest won the turkey. Mr and Mrs Richard Mason entertained a few friends Tuesday evening.

WY. Nutt Hamilton Square Brown Eva Hutchinson George Bilvera Windsor Wnh Hulick Edinburg Charles E. Rue Milton Elizabeth Windsor Grange Hightstown Grange Mia Mary Tindal Hster Dey Manalapan H.hutchinson G. Hutchinson C. M. Hutchinson Robbinsville Walter Hulick Percy Eygnor F. F. Grove J . Chamberlin & Barelay C. A. Titus Wicoll Leroy Vanoest Richard Mason Inge

Attempted Robbery at South River Bank and Related Incident

Early Sunday an attempt to rob the South River bank failed with no theft. a pistol belonging to the cashier was taken. Later, Frook Mystieu vinu was found intoxicated in the street with the pistol. after arrest he confessed. He was taken to New Brunswick. The bank’s manganese steel safe resisted entry. only hinge ornament damage noted. Also advertised is the Pennsylvania Railroad Winter Excursion Book offering travel details and routes, free at ticket offices or by mail from George W. Boyd.

South River Tbe Frook Mystieuvinu New Bronwick Pennsylvania Railroad Company Gro. W. Boyd Broad Street Philadelphia

Kadol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Stomach Relief

All stomach trouble is removed by Kadol Dyspepsia Cure, it aids digestion and rests the stomach. A testimonial from J. D. Erakine of Allenville Michigan claims heartburn and stomach trouble disappeared after two bottles, with better appetite and health. Sold by NFL Clayton.

J. D. Erakine Allenville Mich NFL Clayton

Florida Two Weeks Tour by Pennsylvania Railroad

A January excursion offers a two week Florida rail tour from New York to Jacksonville via the Pennsylvania system. Packages include Pullman accommodations meals and round trip transport with rates from major hubs such as New York 50 Philadelphia Baltimore and other points at proportional pricing. Tickets and details available from ticket agents or Geo W Boyd General Passenger Agent Broad Street Station Philadelphia.

Pennsylvania Railroad Pennsylvania Seaton Jacksonville Floreda New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Speen Net Trenton Philadelpha Harris Pilsbury Geo. W. Boyd Broad Street Phila Adelphia

DeWitt’s Little Early Risers and Patents Ad

Redisbrand column style ad touts DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as a mild, reliable laxative praised by users from Lafayette Indiana and New York. It markets Witch Hazel Salve and Dr King’s New Life Pills for assorted ailments, with testimonials, pricing, and store details at N F Clayton’s drugstore.

Civic Improvement Movement Grows Across Towns and Cities

A Midwest civic improvement movement spreads through about 480 local groups via the American League For Civic Improvement. It advocates attractive homes, parks, clear signage, and better rail lines, urging citizens to back architecture, back yards, and coordinated park systems to curb unsightly advertising and urban ugliness.

American Club Association Ohio Pack Yard Derigion Almer St. Louis American Clyse Association Kansas City Boston Essex County New Jersey Washington Cleveland Philadelphia Hartford Conn

Care of Streets Encourages Village Improvement Groups

The article urges towns to maintain streets and roads, praising village improvement societies that appoint volunteer inspectors who, with paid workmen, weekly check and repair damage. It notes eight years of inspection cut costs and improved roads, arguing road quality heavily influences new residents choosing a town.

Nealdentz Elean Wal

Town Owns Theater in Ashland Ohio Is City Treasury Source

Ashland Ohio stands out as the only U S town that owns and operates a theater built for plays and lighted with electricity and gas The 1200 seat opera house uses the funds after expenses to bolster the town treasury Manager A Westover oversees a venue which since completion has netted over 400 for municipal coffers The 1880 civic theater burned in 1900 leaving four walls and a 30000 bonded rebuild funded by insurance and bonds to construct the present facility

Ashland United States The New York Herald Ag Itlv Enuird Asbestia Ashlind Celtics Ciivic A. @. Westover

Building Up Business Through Publicity and Service

A Home Trade Advocate urges merchants to modernize, advertise, and assure fair prices and courteous service to attract customers and keep money in town. The piece emphasizes knowledge of goods, market fluctuations, and ethical practices as the path to economic growth and community prosperity.

Ciitizens Iit Doller

Cure for Malaria and Croup Advertised in 19th Century Ad

An old advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a cure for ague malaria stating it purges the disease from the system. It also touts Foley’s Honey and Tar as swift relief for croup, recounting a Kentucky mother’s testimonial and urging purchase at a local drugstore.

Munday Henrietta Clayton's Croup Foley Hovey Pat Ply Cordier Mannington

Sun and Leaf Wordplay Turns Into Patent Cure Ad

An 19th century ad promotes One Minute Cough Cure for coughs and colds. It claims quick relief, clears phlegm, reduces inflammation, and soothes the lungs. Sold by N. F. Clayton.

Pneumonts N. F. Clayton

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