Local notes from Cranbury and surrounding towns March 1902
Cranbury and nearby communities report visits from New York and Philadelphia residents, illnesses including peritonitis and scarlet fever among children, travel notes, church events, and upcoming openings. Postmaster appointments, school board elections, and local society gatherings feature among the week’s items, with notable names including Van Dusen Perrine Bergen and Chamberlain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred M. Perrine
Morris
Main Street
John G. Grover
Samuel Perrine
New York
Elva Chamberlain
Clara Bergen
Viola Bergen
Sadie Applegate
Philadelphia
John
Perrine
G. Hagaman
Helen
Cole
Hagaman
Asbury Park
Peter R. Bergen
William H
Petty
Will
Joe
Warren
Archibald O. Rue
A.C. Monagle
Brooklyn
Force Food Company
Marela S$. Farr
Princeton
Bergen
Russell Petty
Cranbury
Newp
Rt Fertilizer Company
Rachel Farr
Marcus’ Farr
North Main Street
Cranbury Township School Board 1902 Proceedings Summary
The Cranbury Township Board of Education held meetings from March 1902 to July 1902 at School No. 1 and other district locations. Elections for board terms were recorded, salaries revised for Miss Perrine and Miss Scudder, and staffing changes noted. The board planned room expansion, approved basement improvements, and addressed epidemic closures, coal shortages, and budget deficiencies while praising the teaching staff and urging improved student attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anmig
Anual
Cranbury ‘Towship
Board of Education
Wm. C. Voorheer
Luther W. Groves
Howard J. Butcher
KW. Applegat
Chua
Marah
Abram Voorhees
Wn. F. Perrine
Yor
Cranbury
Encher
Mira Eleanor Davis
Mame HH. Gulick
Kate Hf. Perrine
Laura Scudder
Plainsboro
Henrietta C. Schweizer
Wycket* Mills
Georgia F. Nutt
Cranbury Neck
Mary EE. Bergen
Perrine
Scudder
Davis
No. 1
Boa Re
Georgia Nutt
Wyckoll’ Milly
Rana Bradley
Wyckoll Milly
C. G. Navison
Mary M. Janvier
Clayton
N. J
Board of Health
Freehold District Funds Plan Faces Legislature Request
A school board outlines projected expenses for current and future year needs including text books supplies and insurance totaling 2200, noting the larger amount may be required if laws pass. The message explains crediting unused funds to school purposes and expresses respect for the community. It also reports the death of Rebecca Newbury Longstreet, age 34, in Freehold with funeral plans and burial details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
PeRiuing
William E. van Dusen
Rebecca Newbury Fongstreet
William
van Dusen
Hudson Street
Freehold
St. Franklin
Lita
Sarah Lo Atreet
Manasquan
BBC
Fred Irvin
Helen Muriel
Belle Longstreet
Fred I. Longstreet
Manasquan M. 2
Freehold Presbyterian
Long Branch
P. St. R
Athintic View
Fox
Freehold Presbyterian Church
Farm Auction Notices Fragment in Cranbury Area
Several March auction notices list Fiverett and Son selling wagons and harness at Cranbury stables, Fred Schwecke selling stock and farm implements on the Deans Station to Rhode Hall road, Jerry Coffman selling in Hightstown area, Joseph Okenon selling stock and implements near Dayton, and F. E. Schneider selling stock and implements from Dayton to Rhode Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Derveer
Dayton
Young People’s Society
Pigkerton
Williai M. Lanning
Washington
Lis
Fred J. Appleget
The
Gazelle
Hightstown
Appleger
Fiverett & Son
Cranbury
Fred Schwecke
Deans Station
Rhode Hall
W. H. Johnson
Jerry Coffman
W.H. Johnson
Joseph Okenon
F. E. Schneider
W. H. John’ Son
Du Barry tie described as new fashion accessory
A new fashion item called the Du Barry tie is showcased. It is worn over the shoulders with drapery, tied at the corsage, and used to finish evening outfits or dress up lighter ensembles. Made of chiffon or liberty silk, available in blue, pink, and white, with embroidered ends. Prices listed at 8 and 2 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indies
Blauvel
Axminster
Tf Net
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Cranbury Press
Lewis van Dusen
Elwood van Dusen
Miss Nettie Stulla
Jamesburg
David Petty
Trenton
Cradbury
Barclay
Philadel
Ohina
Mary Forman
J S. Silvers and
Misa Young
J. Bergen
Nellie Emens
Monmouth Junction
J. H. Elliott
American Hotel
Ina Puerschner
Charlie Butcher
Clifford G. Brown
C. I. Garrison
Tf. M. Brown
Avbury Park
Henry Meibow
T. M. Griges
George Puerschner
Ottie
Stella Voorhees
Laura
Julia Scudder
Misa Susar Faber
George Lane and Family
Joseph Mather
C.c. Hullfish
Franklin Park
Walter Scott
TE. Cury. Oes
Samuel Pennie
Walter Murray
Princeton Seminary
Second ‘Presbyterian Church
Norning
Murray
Maryland
J. L. Whitaker
Ida
Ruth
Christ
Curry
Butterworth
Butterworth Gasoling Engine Works
Sehool Board
W. CG. Symmes
J. H. Conover
KW. Appleget
P. A. Danforth
la Grange
Uber
N. F. Chayton
H.C. Symmes
J. S. Orelay
Garfield
Mes
Ein Stults
Mim
Symines Tuet
Mieses Bergen and Goodwin
John B. Gough
Rachel Silvers
Halut
Dayton News
Misa Etta Stults
Ater
George Dey
A. W. Denne
B. F. Cah¢rn
Win
Conover
C. Holston
Florence Reynolds Buns
Laura Shreve
Elizabeth
Mra
Mary Elyt
Adolps Allen
Buffalo
Sutton
London
America
Prince— Ton
New Sharon
Dutch Neck Talent
Lemuel Stults
Bessie Stults
Ernest Stalls
Martha A. Doty
Geo-Do
Bergen -With-Whom
Jus. H. Fields
Prince A
Janes
John S. Bergen
Old Maids’ Convention
Epworth League Social
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
C.F. Garrison
Ruth Whitaker
Eucille Chamberlain
John 2. Chamberlain
Afernoon
Dr. Symmes
Appleget
F.C. NeWitt & Co
Chicago
DeWitt
Ask
DeWitts
Pennine
Monron
Wyckowt Mills
Rewee
Gs Achenrs
Haig
Dishhier
Exper
Noob
Tostan Bute
Toye
Ilira
Beleod
Jusuian Hanbury
Fouenas
Cornelius Petty
Sith & Wilber
Danbridge Springs
Anys Devoe
Deaser
Devoe
Bow
Devon & Co
U. S
John Sr. Bergen
Doty
Prospect Plains
N.J
March
Martha
Dotyy
Talbournons
Hendon
California
Santa Fe
Caliifornia
Santi Leal
Chiesa
Kannes City
Low Amules
San Diggin
Elise P
Iu Gal Fornda
Atchicot
Tupeka & Santa Fe Railway
GEO
Dillard
Urondwig
C. Brevels
Hightstown, N. J
Hesb City
Fabring
Cc. C. Blauvelt
du Barry
Blain
Dua Barry
HLS
Ara
White Wyandottes
Plymath
Duston and
E.B. Thompson
Lemuel
Germaewel
Clayton’s
Central Drag Co
Germ-Kwel
Bono
Trenton, Ni J
S. P. Dunoam & CO
Beery
Trenton, N. J
South Cranbury
Salme
South Main St
Lou, Perrine
Jersey
Jacob Buehler
Areb St. Ibydelphia
Howe
Elesworth Applegate
Monroe Avenue
van Stypam
Washington Road
Neue Pleasant Hill School Howe
Harvey Hutchinson
General Store
Cora
van Camps
Apollo Lodgh
Riamiesy
Kalsnow
United States Hotel
Cranbiry
Sana la
S N. Warren Street
Mavonie Temple Music Store
Sun Optical Mfg.Co
State & Warren Sts
Gloroe F. Applegate
Prox
F. C. Leasing
See
Trens
E. C. DeWitt & Co
N. F. Clayton
Desicns
Munn& Co
Amey
F St
D.C
New York Weekly Witness
Eat AM
Para and Garden Department
Wrisiss and Cranpury Press
Toptens
Manarit
Chasnung
Rambinini
Citbal
Prinn R. Beraus
Leiford
Leuford
Henry C. Symmes
Orrick
A. A. Bute
Cranbury, N. J
First National Bank
J. 3. Silvers
G. B. Mershon
Mapes Fertilizers
Mapes
D. C
Lewis & Son
J. Murphy
Porter House
Porlb
Frank-An-Brown
Liverpool & London & Globe
Ins. Co. of
North America
North British & Mercantile
Mercer County Mutual
Shrewsbury Mutual
Torrado
Post Office
Oranbury, N. J
Edward Schaffer
the German American Insurance Co., OF
Fuane A. Brown
Cranbury, N, J