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Newspaper

Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1896

Page

2

Appointments Favor Carson for State Prison Keeper

Governor Griggs may name Robert Carson of New Brunswick as State Prison Keeper. Supporters cite Carson’s party loyalty, leadership against Middlesex County bossism, and a track record of reform and reduced taxes. Other candidates include J Hart Brewer ex congressman Skirm of Trenton and James Hubbard of Monmouth.

Griggs Robert Carson New Brunswick J. Hart Brewer Skirm Trenton Jom Hubbard Monmouth Monmouth. Mr. Carson Carson Middlesex Freeholders Lsa Middlesex County Corson Griggs Cou

Cleveland Politicking Over Cuban Recognition Sparks Alarm

From Our Regular Correspondent. Wasumeron D C March 2 1806 Grover Cleveland fears a congressional push to recognize Cuban belligerency. Senate favors a concurrent resolution urging recognition while wary of a House battle may force a joint stronger measure. If vetoed or enacted it could steer US policy toward possible war with European powers. The piece notes skepticism toward Cleveland from Spain and Congress and mentions Arizona school lands veto and Republican Committee rumors.

Grover Cleveland Congress Spain Cubs Senate Jst White House Cleveland House United States Washinton Arizona Wich Huse Renate Oklahoma Hicnpa Republican National Committee Carter Washington National Committee St. Louis Republican Party Senate Committee On Elections

Report hints at Allen resolution on Alabama election probe

A favorable note on Senator Allen's proposal for an election investigation in Alabama suggests Senate adoption is uncertain amid cautious recent votes. The item references populist pressure and broader doubt about progress in the Senate. Separate Cranbury events feature a Friday flag presentation by Jr. O U A M to local students and a long patriotic address praising Washington, liberty, and public schooling.

Allen Morgan Alabama Senate

Rev Allen Thompson centenarian dies at Bordentown

Rev Allen Thompson known as Uncle Allen Thompson and a cen tenarian dies after a fall at his Bordentown home Saturday afternoon. Born near Povintville in Burtington county May 21 1706 he spent nearly all his life in New Jersey and remained a staunch Methodist Episcopal church member. He preached locally for over sixty years and was ordained a deacon sixteen years before his death. His 100th birthday was celebrated in anticipation of a possible living to May first. Survived by his second wife whom he married fifty years ago. Also notes last season Ike L Hall of West Lebanon Indiana sold four gross of Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoeae Remedy with good satisfaction.

North Cranbury School Cranbury Council No 60 Bealf Cayton American Republic Washington George Washington New Jersey Je. O U. A.M America Putoum Bible Mas Gai Board of Education Cranbury Coloniste Liberty Allen Thompson Bordentown Mr. Thompson Povintville Burtington County South New Orleans Thompson Methodist Episcopal Church General Washington John Wesley Methodist Church United States Allen Thoreday

The Old Man's Milk Lecture Draws Crowd At Temperance Event

Dr J L Whitaker spoke on Sabbath evening under the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, calling alcohol a pernicious narcotic. The lecture titled The Old Man's Milk warned of alcohol’s dangers to digestion and all organs, aiding disease and death. A two dollar and a half collection followed. gratitude was expressed for the talk. A local testimonial praised Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism, and multiple druggists noted Chamberlain's remedies as popular and effective, with cautions about treating colds promptly using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

JL. Whitaker Woman's Christian Temperance Union W. O T.U Whitaker Geo. A. Mis Lebanon Conn N. F. Clayton Draggiat

Local Grocery Ad Fragment Amid Mixed Product List

Partial shopping note lists various items with inconsistent punctuation. Mentions six bars of soap, buckwheat flakes, pork per pound, lemon cake, nicknacks, ginger snaps, indigo, canned peas corn tomatoes and raisins. Missing quantities and prices render totals unclear.

Great reductions in men’s and boys’ outerwear prices

A series of markdowns cuts prices on heavy kerseys ultrers overcoats and overcoats for men and boys. Notable drops include seven young men heavy kerseys from 10.00 to 6.75 and twelve boys’ overcoats from 4.75 to 3.20 along with several other reductions for Ulsters rough cloth ulsters and wisters across multiple item lines.

Special Hosiery Sale for Trade at Reduced Prices

Having bought a large bill of Hosiery for this Special Sale we offer them to the trade at reduced prices. Ladies Past Black high spliced heel 1se former price 25c 3 pair for 50¢ meaning 3 pairs for the price of two. Men's Fast Black half-lose 15c a pair 1 pairs for 50c. The Best Misses Stocking 2 pairs for 25c that we have every offered. Size from 5 to 0 1-2.

Advert for Very Low Cost Matting by Yard

An offer boasting exceptionally cheap matting prices claims 10c, 12c, 15c, 1c, 20c, 22c, 25c per yard, lower than ever before. Theassertion emphasizes value and affordability to attract customers.

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