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Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1908

Page

3

Cranbury Press anniversary notes quiet town origins

The Cranbury Press marks 23 years since its 1885 launch with reflections on faithful advertisers patrons and the goal of a calm, accurate newspaper serving Cranbury. The piece emphasizes community ties, steady bread from its columns, and a preference for quiet news over sensationalism.

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Cranbury Community Notes and Local Updates

Sunday services featured Rev Adolps Allen at New ark and Rev James Van Dyke at Second Church. A busy social scene includes visits among Misses Lewis, Everett, Stacey, Nutt, LaBaw, and Bergen with Cranbury residents and neighbors in nearby towns. Baseball toppers Cranbury beat Monmouth Junction 13 to 6 as hay crops surge, and plans for a new rectory at Hightstown move forward alongside estate improvements and local visits.

James van Dyke

Baird and Wyckol Family Reunion Plan at Cranbury

The call goes out for the Baird and Wyckol family reunion to be held at First Presbyterian Church Cranbury with two sessions 10 to 12 and 2 to 3 80 PM. A program is planned and attendees may travel from Cranbery Station with lunch provided by Temperance Tan at Odd Bellows Hall.

Baird and Wyckol First Presbyterian Church Cranbury Cranbery Odd Bellows Hall

One Man and Two Horses Killed in Lightning Strike

A lightning strike during a shower near Cranbury Station killed farmer Martin Dey and wounded lawyer Thomas Sawyer who had taken shelter in a wagon house with others. A single horse from each of the two teams was killed. The tragedy stunned local residents amid a day of social activity.

Martin Dey Thomas Sawyer George Wolf Cranbury Station Dey

Stolen horses found. other thefts and local farm meeting

Three horses and a wagon were stolen from Martin Ribeam of Trenton on Friday night. search ongoing. Que located at Jovepl Cutono's farm near New Brunswick. Cutono arrested and held. Two horses, a wagon, and harness still missing. Constable James Everett led arrest and pursuit with Trenton officers. Farmers Exchange meeting and Lakewood trip described. plans for a July 18 farm talk by Mr. Lugling. A.M. Daviron fell from a wagon and suffered collarbone and chest injuries. Library officials discuss visit by California library commissioner to New Jersey schools.

Martin Ribeam Trenton James Everett Updike Hightstown A.M. Daviron

Black Hand Men Threaten Judge and Jail Outburst

John Cery Michael Filosetto and Antonio Donatelli of South River were convicted in Middlesex county court of sending Black Hand letters to Rev Augustino Gasvori threatening to kill him and his family unless $5,000 was left at Franklin Park Station. Judge Booraem sentenced them to 12 years. The group also issued threats against Judge Booraem upon release and against witness Dominick Tenace. The article also mentions St Swithin's Day weather superstition, a New Brunswick water record, torpedo boats passing through canals, Cranbury Vigilant Society meeting, and a Sayreville school bond issue.

Willam Stonaker Ivina Korver Pennington Mr .Stonaker Matthew Steinker Kate Snedeker New Brunswick D.C. Lewis Cranbury Sn Cali Mable Edward Stonaker Asbury Park Second Presbyterian Cery Filoretto Dengtelli Augostino Cassori Franklin Park Filosella Boorgem Dominick Tenace Pasquale Delisdo John Cery Michael Filosetto Antonio Donatelli South River Middlesex County Court Jastaight Augustino Gasvori Booraem

Harvest Homes Festival at Dayton Presbyterian Church

The Dayton Presbyterian Church plans its annual harvest festival on July 29, drawing growing crowds and funds. Related notices mention harvest home at Plainsboro with music, and an estate sale at No 2 Moore St Princeton on July 22 at 1 pm.

Dayton Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church Plains Boro Goodwin John G. Grover Sylvanus Grove Elizabeth le Stonaker Moore St Princeton N. J

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