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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1892
Page
3
The editor recalls two years ago when wealth was measured in offers not income and ponders the appearance of a five dollar bill as the paper era began.
The South Brunswick Republicans nominate a full slate including G D Van Derveer as Township Clerk and J G Wilton as Township Committee member. Also listed are T W Oliver as Overseer of the Poor and R D Whitlock as Justice of the Peace, with various other posts and a series of upcoming sales and community notices. Local theater notes recount the Miralda play revival with cast members Wilson Perrine and Chamberlin, plus a fond farewell to several residents moving away.
A quiet wedding at New Brunswick united Mira Annie Ward and Charles Dahmer with Rev. Strickland officiating before a large gathering. The Macaulay Parker ceremony followed with Rev. Dr. John Woodbridge officiating and a diamond crescent gift. The second segment covers Middlesex County Freeholders discussing road and bridge projects, budget, and a March 12 meeting, including engineer appointments and Albany Street bridge plans.
A weekly inventory from New Jersey shows patents granted to various residents including W. Isley of Kearney, B. Battin of Elizabeth, J. MuBridge of Ridgefield Park, and others with inventions ranging from cloak-hangers to nursing bottle holders and advertising devices. An editorial note follows urging matrimonial cheer and proper home care, then a price offer at Enrich's Hightstown for working youths.
The store promotes new sections with complete corset lines and muslin underwear at low figures. Broad street displays feature Damasse fabrics, 46 inch damask towers, and a fur assortment with reduced capes from 16 dollars to 7.50.
A catalog note lists Water Colors four, Pastel-Panels four, and Oak Hasels at $1.50 each, measuring six feet high. The brief item describes decorative panels likely for framing or display.
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