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Newspaper

Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1899

Page

3

Cranbury Personalities Share Summer Visits and News

Abbie Bergen and Helen Forman guest at Cranbury homes. Bertha Arose of Keyport visits Mrs. John Applegate. Lewis VanDuseo on two week vacation. Mrs. Chamberlin of New York City in Cranbury. Frazier of Bridgeton visits brother John Frazier. Jerooe family visits relatives. Cora Rowland of Princeton visits Ella Groves. C H Lewis and daughters from Perth Amboy visit D C Lewis. Mrs. Thompson ill but improving. Jennie Meyer of New Brunswick visits Puerechner. Orlando Howell of Philadelphia on vacation at Charles Farr's. J E Curry to Ocean Grove. Harriet B Cole returns from New Sharon. Katie and Jennie Perrine of Englishtown visit Mrs Catherine Johnson. Rev Wm Stean of Philadelphia with daughter Frances guests of Dr H C Symmes. J W Wicoff of Plainsboro touring East. Community events noted include First Presbyterian picnic and Harvest Home plans, Apple Barrels sale, W C T U meeting, and local church notices. Also fires at barns near Monmouth Junction and bakery in Perth Amboy. local classes and Sabbath school picnic. Goodwin’s band engaged for Union Valley Harvest Home. accident injures Henry Meshbow. Princeton Basin mission in planning. Andrew Jackson tasked to arrange building. marriage of Ralph Hood Peabody and Nellie Marsden Drake at Princeton Manse.

Abbie. Bergen J. 8 Bergen Helen Forman Henry Varian Bertha Arose Keyport John Applegate Lewis VanDuseo Chamberlin New York City Cranbury William Frazier Bridgeton Jobn Frazier Wm. Jeroee Eltaton Bergen E. H. Bergen Princeton

CHURCH SERVICES AND LOCAL NEWS FROM AMBOY AREA

Church notices include First Presbyterian Rev J E Curry messages for Sabbath morning and evening, Second Presbyterian and Methodist preaching plans. Obits note Dr J C Holmes plans to move, Conrad Peppler ill, and Lois Swetland’s teething death. A Dancing Picnic is set for July 26 at Manaho’s Grove with Neary’s Band. Local commerce praises Peppler stock, and Perth Amboy bank fraud case against George M Valentine yields six year terms. An excursion to Hudson River aboard Sirius on Aug 19 from South Amboy announced with reduced rail fare.

Death of Mrs Elizabeth Polhemus in Middlebush

Mrs Elizabeth Polhemus wife of Rev C H Polhemus died Sunday morning in Middlebush after a long illness. Daughter of William Reed she was loved for warmth and sympathy. Funeral services were held at the Reform Church in Middlebush. Her husband served as pastor in Hopewell Junction New York from 1880 and their moves included Minnesota Tennessee Iowa Colorado and New Jersey as her health declined.

Elizabeth Polhemus C H. Polhemus Middlebush Wm B. Reed Eliza Reed Hopewell Junction N. Y New Jersey Banda

Report on North Atlantic defenses reveals remedial need

Capt Crozier reports deficiencies in seacoast artillery readiness including gun care, drill sharpness, and rapid fire. He notes three of five mortar batteries unserviceable due to missing carriages, and warns continued neglect could leave the nation vulnerable after the Spain crisis. The piece follows with unrelated notices and scientific musings.

William Coxler North Atlantic Spain New York Cozier Crozier War Department Congress

Appetites Restored with Dr King's Life Pills

An ad proclaims Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for poor digestion and stomach and liver disorders. It promises improved appetite, sound digestion, and regular habits leading to health and energy, selling for 25 cents at drug stores.

Dr. King

The Sequel of Count Corrtelli and Estelle’s Dilemma

Count Corrtelli, a refined itinerant noble, spars with Solitude and memory as Estelle contemplates a life split by distant castles, gossip, and an unwanted suitor. A ballroom, tea, and a distant ducal palace frame a tension between desire for independence and lingering social entanglements.

Count Correlli Advises Estelle on Liberty and Duty

In a Venusian library scene Estelle debates marriage with Count Correlli as he urges her to seek happiness and freedom rather than a gilded prison. He warns against gossip and promises, shaping her resolve about a life of liberty, love, and discretion. Mr Carrington soon enters to hear the continuation.

Estelle Correlli Italy Count Corriell Lfe Katelle Monsieur le Sointe Count Corriellt Estella Mr. Carrington

Modern Yard stock dresses lure homemakers with low prices

The article touts affordable children's dresses rivaling home-made quality. It highlights two popular styles priced at 1 and 1.25 dollars, featuring soft finish Namngook fabrics, square yokes, tucks, Swiss embroidery, and trimmed necks and sleeves. Multiple other options range from 50c to 3.75 dollars.

Harvest Time Goods Move In For Autumn Stock

This excerpt notes a transition to autumn merchandise with corded dimities batistes and French dimities discounted to 12 1/4 cents and 1 1/4 cents respectively. It highlights profit timing, price points, and shift of space to new season items, emphasizing opportunities to profit as inventory turnover pivots.

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Cranbury Press Cora Rowland Ella Groves C. H. Lewis Perth Amboy D.C. Lewis Chas. Thompson Jennie Meyer New Brunswick George Puerechner Harriet B. Cole Isaac Bergen New Sharon Katie Jennie Perrine Englishtown Catherine Johnson Wm. Stean Philadelphia Frances H. C. Symmes J. W. WB. Wicoff Plainsboro Portland First Presbyterian A. H. Symmes Woods Swinger & Brown Cranbury Station Henry Morris Abram M. Bogart Misa Cora Henry Hightstown Wm. Mitchell Hightstown M. FE A. G. Haguman J. E. Curry A. V. Stout Monmouth Junction C. H Clayton Second Presbyterian Church Taylor’s Grove C. F. Tayle Avon Avery de Ee Tidy Goodwin Henry Meshbow R. J. Gulick H.C. Symmes Princeton Basin American Methodist Episcopal Zion Conference Andrew Jackson Johnson Cruse Peabody—Drake Ralph Hood Peabody Princeton University Nellie Marsden Drake James Drake Mamie Peabody Church Services Presbyterian F. A. DeMaris George Jones Hightstone Methodist Church J. C. Holmes Mrs. Holmes Conrad Peppler Thomas Peppler Manahao's Grove Rhode Hall Neary Lois Swetland Peddie Institute J. Bergen Peppler Edward Savige Perth George M. Valentine Middlesex County Bank Valentine Middlesex National Park Bank Saving Institution Building and Loan Association Strong Hamilton Kean Hudson River Joel Parker Conneil South Amboy Hudson Newburg Sirius Amboy WY. R. R Bordentown Pomta Railroad Station Newbury William Croslers Bird Pittsburg Pennsylveuis Young Peoples Chipion U.P. Church Young People's Christian Union U. P Pennsylvania Railroad Company Luther Lutz North Pole Tesla Space Count Corrtelli Republic England Imperial Russia Count Corrielli London Paris Atame Walla Nellie Gould Medina Ohio Drugglary Lee and Hoe M_S Neal, Crag & Son KF. le Grande Ely Etra, N. J D. GC. Libr O. K A. T. Morris Cincinnati Schneer & Brown N. J P. Dunham & CO North Broad East State Street Mulhouse Brussels Sde Axminster St. Wilton Ss. P. Dunham & CO Trenton, N. J Leon Stela William 8 Appleget William Stein George D. van Derveer Mary A. Bagemaan WM. Thompson Freehold American Hotel Lena Thompson Hl. Wl. Voorgiees C. C. Blauvelt Hightstown, NJ G. G. Blauvelt Bam Lois of TONEY Winoosket CO Boston Mass D. G. Davison National Insurance Surmer King National White Mountain Housekeeping The Household Magazine Thon Cranbury Press George D, Chamberlain Aorinafold Mask Agents Wanted Henry C. Symmes German American Insurance Co Frank 4. Brown Crahbury Rod Main Street Hightstown Pane RTE Chanboury, N.J J. Murphy Cranbury, N. J Eait Park Bologna A. i WEAR McCall Co the Mutual Life Insurance Richard A McGurdy Insurance Department State of Incore Josurante Panien Contmerit Coaucis A. Puxetee Robert A. Granniss Vick Paraoent Wartere R Gillette Isaac F. Li Frimcric Kaous Mec Took George BD. Raymond Market Street Newarts Mershon B. J
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