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Newspaper

Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1889

Page

3

Cranbury News Youth Drama and Local Notices

Local Cranbury items cover home moves by Charles Batrick and A J Duncan with spring relocations. Property changes at Dutch Neck and Crunbary referenced, plus plans for hardware and stage shows. College Baseball League schedule and a New York Giants signing for E O Wagonhurst are noted. Community events include Y M C A and drama rehearsals in Hights town with a boatload of names and sponsors.

A. J. Duncan Dutch Neck Mary ‘Appleget Crunbary

Man Injured as Coal Train Backed Toward Trestle

A brakeman named Lee on a P. R. RB coal train at Cranbury Station was seriously injured when the engineer, unaware the car neared the trestle end, jumped from the rear car as it pitched over. Lee was taken to Hightstown for treatment.

Lee P. R. RB Cranbury Leo Hightstown Two Heaven of Legislatura United States Wignor Wiedenmayer Acesson McPherson Abbot John RB. McPherson Senate Senator Roe Gloucester Assemblyman Dirich Unio Feds Nevios Gardner Cap“Smith Camden Willian J. Sewell Martin George A. Halsey

Wild gunfire and an eagle attack reported in district news

Report recounts Reed being shot in the chest with a revolver misfire after a clash, with treatment sought from Dr. Van Marter and possible lung injury. It also notes a robbery near Jacobstown, a new ferry depot project at South Amboy, and a dramatic incident in Cairo where an eagle attacked a boy after a shotgun hunt.

Main Street South Amboy Raritan River Tallroaih New Brunswick P, R, R, Company Tyia Marine Machine Hubden Amboy

Vick’s Floral Guide 1889 Revamped with New Cuts and Lithographs

Rochester N Y 1889 edition of Vick’s Floral Guide boasts a complete redesign with new typography enlarged format and three 8x10 lithographs of roses geraniums and melons plus a plate of James Vick and his sons. The firm again offers cash prizes at the State Fair and will mail the Guide free on receipt of fifteen cents with a certificate redeemable for the same value.

Lero Vick Rochester N. Y James Vick

Odd Gossip and Local Anecdotes From City Life

A society man recalls two amusing party moments including a blue silk garter left on a dance floor and a collapsing overskirt caused by a dropped newspaper. Also included is an unrelated testimonial praising Dr. Burdick’s Kidney Cure by Elmer Jackson of Woodbury New Jersey claiming a full recovery from Bright's disease after using twelve bottles.

Fork Bright Burdick Elmer Jackson Woodbury N. J Prise A. French Cranbury H. Mount Prospect Plains

Pianos and organs advertised for sale at low prices

MPCLESES ORPHANS COURT notice details the sale of the Homestead Farm in South Brunswick Middlesex County by administrators Charles M Griggs and Matthew M Griggs as part of debts settlement. The description covers multiple tracts of land, boundaries, and deeds, with the sale set for February 9 1889 at 2 PM at the homestead. The property lies near Dayton Kingston and includes extensive parcels formerly known as Turkey Inland Farm.

Charles ML. Griggs Matthew M. Grigghs Matthew Grigg Fand Orphans’ Court County of Middlesex Charles M. Griggs Matthew M. Griggs Matthew Thomas Griggs Abraham van Arsdalen Mae Boing Elizabeth Morston John Mary Ann Jacob Gulick Lydia Ferdinand Yan Artadalan Abraham van Artadalen Thomas Griges Turkey Inland Thomas Griaod Merabon Wm.Mershoan John 8 Dante Culver Nat Aumé Aume Anid von Polt Daniel Culver Henry McDowell Aard McDowell Middlesex County Isaac I Dey E. BY. Griggs Hk. Lo Dyes Daniel Schenck George Baw Mill Brook Isaac Dye Johnson N. Griggato H. Af. Griggs Clark Manaure Charles M. Grigg Grigge

Thrifty Gift Ideas for the Homemaker

A thrift minded husband is urged to please his wife with practical, attractive home items. Suggestions include a plush parlor suit around 45.00, an affordable chamber suite from 22.00 up to 60.00, and a neat extension table with polished finish, highlighting both utility and ornament.

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