Pianos and Organs Advertised. Local Meetings and Sales
Snedeker and Co. of Trenton advertise pianos and organs in a separate column and invite shoppers to compare prices. A Central Local Union of Christian Endeavor meeting is planned for Manalapan with Maud Rue reading a paper on Christ's use of prayer. South Brunswick schools hold exercises at Jamesburg Grove with Hart's orchestra and Prof. Prentiss speaking. W H Johnson Auctioneer lists sales in Jamesburg and Princeton. Monroe Township hosts School Day with Reform School Band and remarks by H B Willis and local pastors. A sixth annual Sabbath School Institute will be held in Dayton with multiple speakers and a music program by local choirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snedeker & Co
Trenton
Union of Christian Endeavor
Manalapan
Maud Rue
South Brunswick Township
Jamesburg Grove
Hart's Orchestra of
New Brunswick
Prof. Prentiss
Rutger’s College
Monroe Township
Monroe
Jamesburg
Convention Grove
H. B. Willis
Ewing
J. B. Kulp
Methodist Church of
New Jersey State Epworth League
M. BE
Millville
J. Hunsberger
Benjamin F. Buck
George W. Payne
William P. Davis
Chicago
Ill
Cyrus D. Foss
D.D
India
William C. Wyckdlf
Samuel B. Elyot Ox
Vandae
Mill Atone
County of Monmouth
New Jersey
Upper Freehold
No Jorney
Dianex
Millstery
Theeatita
John O. Mount
Ramuel E.puot
Bamuel Aunt
Samu Ward
Enid Edwards
John Disbrow
Eald Jobn
Sama
Samuel B Ely
George C Ludlow
New Jersmy
New show windows rising at Frank HQilen stores
Frank HQilen stores on Stockton street build new show windows. A Military Drama titled From Sumter to Appomatox is set for next Wednesday evening at the Opera House. A public vendue at Mrs. Anna Fowles residence on Center street sold household furniture. J Rogers acted as auctioneer. Last Wednesday a Strawberry festival was hosted by Mrs. Elias Black's class of the Universalist Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hqilen
Stockton Street
Opera
Sumter
Appomatox
Anna Fowles
Center Street
J. Rogers
Elias Black
Universalist Sunday School
From Sumter to Appomattox at Hutchinson Hall
The Olympia Club of Trenton presents the military drama From Sumter to Appomattox in Hutchinson's Hall Hightatown next Wednesday evening May 26. Admission is 25 cents with 20 cents for the Cranbury round trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia Club
Trenton
Sumter
Appomattox
Hutchinson’s Hall
Hightatown
Times
Addie Hartman
Maggie O'Reilly
Booz
John Brock
Cranbury
D. Bergen
Weather keeps crops under heavy rain and frost damage
Reports from crop reporters for the week ending May 16 describe abnormally heavy rains and cool temperatures with little sunshine. Frost on May 8 damaged strawberries tomatoes and tender vegetation, while low grounds rotted potatoes beans and corn requiring replanting in some areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nothern
Cental
Endowment Gifts and War Efforts Highlight New Jersey News
William Barr and Mrs. Barr donate $8,000 to Orange Memorial Hospital bringing its fund to $100,000. Woodbridge factory begins 25 000 tents for the Government and 100 000 army shirts by month end. Coast lightkeepers linked by telephone as a war measure. Reverend Thaddeus Wilson and wife celebrate 50th wedding anniversary at Spring Lake Beach. A 15 foot gun will top Atlantic City opera house to defend the coast. A severe lightning storm hits Cape May with no damage reported. Gerardo Chiaravello plans 1 000 Italian volunteers for Cuba duty. Sea lion Jubilee in Asbury Park escapes death after bone obstruction. an operation will follow. Annie L. Patten estate leaves Princeton University 100 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbridge
Cape May
Sandy Hook
Thaddeus Wilson
Shrewsbury Presbyterian Church
Spring Lake Beach
Atlantic City
Walter A. Rauffenhart
James A. Cathbart
Opra
Gerardo Chiaravello
Newark
United States
Spain
War Department
Chiaravello
Abyssinia
Temperance zeal misfires claims rising intemperance in 1897
Edward W Bok defends temperance efforts in Ladies Home Journal, arguing false statements overstated 1897 temperance growth. He cites steady decline in intemperance across America and notes strict moderation in liquor use, contrasting with fear of increased drinking. A Paterson Press joke about Spaniards and Indians is quoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Bok
May Ladies’ Home Journal
America
Millinery and Dress Goods Sale Featured in Ad
Displaying large assortments of the newest millinery goods and trimmed hats ready to wear. Includes Silke dress goods cotton and linen dress stuffs laces embroideries hosiery gloves underwear sun umbrellas fans and shirt waists.
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THE
Granbury Press
Dr. Mudge
Princeton
Sangara Sonoor
C. PF. Garrison
Sanara Sonoor
C. F. Garrison
Paaven Meermo
Monaday
Ourlet
Lizzie Bennett
J.B Turpin
SangaTe BoHoor
Elworth Lesaue
Mier Relife Clayton
BR. D. Silvars
Nelson Petty
Mr. A. D. Stue
Jersey City
Marie B. Kelley
Perth Amboy
Nellie Grover
Hamilton Square
Mrs
W. H. Johnson
Hightstown
Brosophia and
Mu Alpha Societies
Peddie Institute
Institute
Chattel
Clayton
Rhode Hall
Edward Petty
Mrs. Petty
Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor
Daytona Presbyterian Church
Emerick
N. J
Odd Fellows Hall
Hightstown Briefs
Trenton Clothing Company
North Broad Street
Epworth
Sea Girl
Camp Voorhees
Jersey
Albert Puerschner
Justice of the Peace
Squire's
Atrato
Atlantic
State News
William Barr
Llewellyn Park
James A. Bradley
Asbury Park
Park Hall
Annie L. Paten
New York
Princeton University
Aanir
Mini
Tim
Ruskin
England
Chattanooga News
Mr. Gladstone
William E. Gladstone
Yale
Admiral Montojo
Commodore Dewey
Chicago Times-Herald
Omear
Gaul
Gazette
Atlanta Constitution
Admiral Dewey
Bergen
N. F. Clayton’s
Smith’s Shirt Factory
Ceare & Son
White Marsh
Lemuel
J. Bogel
Shreveport
J. Murphy
D. C. Lewis
Cranbury, N J
Alderney
Oalfy
Geo. Ely
Dayton, NJ
Lemuel Stula
Franklin Walker
Alexander Wilker
County of
Middlesex
Alexander Walker
AY Cpa
Oranbory
Mid
Middlesext
Suneet
ricJan
Rata
Susan
ML. Davison
Dwin W. Clayton
Joan Wavie
Towanho
Walter Scott
Frank Scott
Albert B. Bentts
Benjamin A. Scott
Jersay
Tyrone
Hannah Jalt
Ule
Eal
South Brunswick
State of
Charles J. Dey
Gatako
John Porty
George’s Road
Scott’s Corners
Ove Puaine
John W
Mbortier
Privilezer
Newson L. Pert
George J. Her
M. Behonek, Sol'r
R. Mj, Smith
State Normal and Model Schools
Bebovon
J. M. Green
N.J
Capes
E. State St
C. C. Blauvelt
Hightstown, W. J
Cole & Son
the Farmer Fence Machine Co
Hageratoun, Md
Bastedo & Errickson
Dayton, N. J
Agenta
Lyr
LION
Hixperience
Bro
Dinenry O. Symmes
WN. J
German American Insurance Co
Prane A. Brown
ID. W. Clayton
iCranbury
A.perdone
W. #. JOHNSON
Nmain St
Cranbury,n. J
A. A. Rue
E. A. Brown
Commission
Reade Street
Irving National Bank
Cranbury, N. J
Erie
Claytor’s
Seadache
U.S
Washington
Cranbury Station
P. Doneah
North Broad
East State Street
Taenton
Ecru
New London
Charlotte M. Braeme
Marie Vorelli
Stanley J. Weyman
FE. Werner
the Duchess
Fenimore Cooper
Rose N. Carey
Walter Besant
William Black
Robert Buchanan
Conan Doyle
Ta OX. Org
Val
Lace
Wallace Alther
Elewhure
Thes
Johmer & Co
J. & Cy Flacher
Emerson, Smith & Barnes
Waldorf & Royal Pianos
Mason & Hamlin
Carpenter, Wilcox & White and
Waterloo Organs
N. Warren Street
Trenton, N. J
Masonic Temple
A. Featherstone & Co
G. D. van Derveer
Dayton
Kent & Son
Weirus
Seni
Kkent & Fon
Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn
Freigh
WOLF
Chimson WU
Ganealaut
James Vicks Sons
Rochester, N.Y
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