Local society notes and obituaries from Cranbury area
A long list of visits and health updates from Cranbury, Hightstown, and nearby towns. Residents include Mrs. Clifford Conover, Mr. Spafford Davison, Miss Frances E. Garrison, and many others visiting relatives in Lang Branch Newark Philadelphia and New York. Community events include weddings, a Sunshine Society picnic, church services, and public sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Davis
J. 8. Silvers & Bro’s
Messrs
Elmer Edsall
Charles Groves
Harry Groves
New York
Anna Wilson
David J. Wilson
Plainsboro
Cranbury
James Conover
Branley Conover
Philadelphia
Middlesex Sunday School Session Minutes Recorded
Morning and afternoon sessions cover evangelistic, prison, and women’s groups led by Mrs. Kulp, Mrs. Dunbow, and others. Speakers include Rev. Dorward, Rev. Van Dyke, Rev. Peckman, and Rev. Fergusson. committees elected, reports given, and a closing benediction offered. A collation for delegates follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Kulp
K. Rausch
E. Amer
E. W. Dunbow
Geo. Taylor
J. R. DeMott
Socra
G. D. Runyon
W. T. Dorward
Stelton
Home Department
A.S. van Dyke
Highland Park
P. T. Peckman
New Brunswick
FE. M. Fergusson
State Association
H. B. Zimmerman
Wm. R. Wedderspoon
Fragmentary verse excerpt hints at aging and mortality
Poem fragment by Edgar Fawcett reflects on a wrinkled face and aging as death approaches like a footman. Imagery centers on mirth and memory while watching a figure forty years past. The tone is elegiac and unnamed, with no clear event or publication context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Death
Edgar Fawcett
A Summer Idyl Of Artists In A New York Studio
A summer idyll in New York City's art world follows young painters Mr Palette and Miss Brushes as they fall for the glamour and danger of studio life. Madam Third Party manipulates proximity and portraits, while rival affections grow between the artists, testing talent, desire, and loyalty in a bustling metropolitan setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Palette
Miss Brushes
Mr. Palette
Brushes
Mme
Taptures
Mr. Palatte
Little Miss Brushes
Migs
Misa
Young
Armand
Fils God Hess
Miss Brown
Dan
Marce
Excursion Rates For Grand Army Encampment In Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad sells round trip excursion tickets for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Philadelphia from various points. Single fare applies. special reduced rates from New York Baltimore Newark Elizabeth and intermediate points. Tickets good to return by Sept 12 with optional extension to Sept 30 after deposit and fee. Side trip tickets offered to Washington Old Point Comfort Gettysburg Antietam and Virginia battlefields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York
Baltimore
Newark
N.J
Elizabeth
N. J
Washington, Old Point Comfort
Gettysburg
Antietam
Virginia Battlefields
Historic Northern Virginia and Shenandoah tour by rail and coach
Gettysburg to Washington scenic tour travels through Gettysburg Blue Mountains Antietam and Luray Caverns with five days on the road. Leaves New York at 7 00 A M and Philadelphia at 12 20 P M Saturday September 16. Tickets include transport carriage drives and hotels priced from 25 00 from New York 24 00 from Trenton 22 00 from Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Blue Mountains
Hageratown
Antietam
Shenandoah Valley
Luray
Thanes
Virginia
Washington
New York
Philadelphia
Trenton
Broadway
Broad Street
Newark
N. J
Geo. W. Boyd
National Export Exposition Opens in Philadelphia
The National Export Exposition runs Sept 14 to Nov 30 in Philadelphia. It features music by Sousa and other bands, a Midway Plaisance with a Chinese Village and Theatre, acrobats, a London Ghost Show, and diverse amusements. Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets at fare and a third, valid through November 30. inquire at nearest ticket agent. Includes foreign stamps and an album for sale by George Timm of Cranbury New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States Marine Band
Sousa
Innes
Darrosch
Chicago
London
Hagenbeck
Blarney Castle
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Up The Hudson Midsummer Excursions By Pennsylvania Railroad
On August 3 10 17 24 and 31 the Pennsylvania Railroad will run midsummer excursions to the Upper Hudson with escort. Special tickets valid for regular trains arriving Jersey City before 10 05 A M and return on same day after steamer arrival. Stop at Cranston's Dock West Point for 90 minutes to view the United States Military Academy. No stop at Newburg to insure early return. Round trip rates listed by origin: Princeton 2 00 New Brunswick Metuchen Perth Amboy 1 00 Rahway 80 cents Elizabeth 75 cents Newark 50 cents plus proportionate from other points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Upper Hudson
Jersey City
Cranston
West Point
United States
Millitary Academy
Newburg
Princeton
New Brunswick
Metuchen
Perth Amboy
Rahway
Elizabeth
Newark
Fall plaid goods craze sweep continues with wide stock
Ten years after a big plaid dress boom the fall season expands with plaid silks dress goods and woolens. Items include 38 inch Canvas weave plaids, heavy two face plaids for skirts, dress and skirt lengths priced $4.50 to $25.00, blankets and warm fabrics in multiple colors. School supplies sale ongoing and furniture sale extended.
Hosiery Quality and Price Compare Across Brands
The text contrasts hosiery quality, noting some models wear longer than others and some are cheaper but less durable. It suggests durable varieties exist, citing Yord options as good and affordably priced. The passage implies shoppers should choose enduring goods even when prices are low.
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the Cranbury Press
Clifford Conover
Mr. Spafford Davison
Harry Applegate
Lang Branch
Mrs. Simpson and Son
New York City
E. Bowers
Miss Lillie Stults
Sarah Sendder
Clifford Brown
Cranbury Station
Business College
Mr. Raymond Hutchinson
Frances E. Garrison
Bomerville
W. Hi, Johnson
South Amboy
Christopher Scudder and
Scudder
Atpplber
Sarah Scudder
Enoch Ildridge
Randolph Chambertin
Asbury Park
Margaret Gibson
John Rowland
Monmouth Junction
Olive
Jennie Mathews
Arthur Mathews
Louise Phares
Emma Rue
Pleasant Hill School
Dunham
E. W. Dunham
West State St
Silvers
Lake George
George Johnston
Jonathan Watt
George Watt
John Erwin
James Everingham
Marcus Farr
Albany
Clarence Clayton
N. F. Clayton
H. cl Sy James
Charles van Wart
The
Central Ferry Company
W. Cosgrove
American and
Red Star Steamship Line
C. van Wart, Jr
A. C. McGill
Pleasant Hill
Susan Davison
Jamesburg
Brainerd Cemetery
First Presbyterian Chapel
John Thomas
A. 8. Cole
Mr. Cole
W. Elmer Bergen
Cranbury Neck
Harvest Home
St. Paul's Church
E. B. Hodge
D. D
First Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
Waene
M.A. Rue
P.G
Sonn Davta
J. H. Crusen
A. Ouamnenccn
C.C. F
Chamberlin
Lucas
Hightstown
Lusetta Lucas
Elmer
John Chamberlin
Wm. Mitchell
O. P. Eaches
Georgia Miller
Joe Field
Garfield Chamberlin
George Craig
James Taylor
Estella Lucas
Tribune Sunshine Society
R. W. Norton
Ezra
Smith
Main St
Alma Calder Johnston
Little Mothers’ Association
Theodore F. Seward
Goodwin
Clara Barton
Red Cross Society
George S. McDowell
Sarah R. Craft
Dayton
W. H. Johnson
Catherine Renk
Kingston
Franklin Park
Freeholders Meeting
Freeholder
Millatone Brook
Mercer County
Cranbury Road
W. C. T. U. Convention
W. C. T. U. of Middlesex Co
Presbyterian Church
E. H. Otto
Loyal Temperance Legion
Gertrude Freeman
Mary Lutz
M. F. Vickery
Mary M. Connell
H. Allen
Mary L. van Dusen
J. L. Whitaker
C. F. Taylor
A. Rhoads
C. H. Marsh
J. K. Barney
Middlesex County Sunday School Association
Reformed Church
New Bruinswick
Nellie Hart
M. BE. Soyer
E. M. Fergusson
Trema of Business
CL 1. Rhodes
D. J
Oyster and Fish Market
Peter Hagerty
Liberty St
Fairbank
Goodwin's
Willie
Tequire of
Mus
Many Farr
Bismarck
King
A.S. Edsall
Boeklen
N. BL
Clayton Bruggist
Operna Cotta
D.C. Lewis
G. A. BK
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Railroad
George Timm
Cranbury, N. J
the Orphans Court
County of Middlesex
Monroe
Middlesey
Rhite
New Jersey
Condh
Hights Lawn
Perth
Aevon Berges Mor
Chowbory
Sven Hk
Willer Bantth
Noah Applegate
Athy
Middlesex County
Clark
Elles
Granbury
Middlleney
State of New Jerey
York
Fran Crobary
Narthwest
Scot
John YA
Lengehe
John J Bradley
Silk
MD. Voorhees
East State Street
Trenton, N. J
P. Dunham & CD
North Broad
Trenton Passenger Railway Co
St. Marys
S. P. Dunstam & CO
J.&. Silvers & Bro
O. K
A. T. Morris
Cincinnati
Wi. Thompson
Freehold
American Hotel
Lena Thompson
C. C. Blauvelt
Hightstown, NJ
G. G. Blauvelt
Winoosket CO
Boston
Mass
Henry C. Symmes
Orricz
Imspa
German American Insurance Co
SAGO
Feane A. Brown
Oranbury
A. Perdoni
ETT
Perlb
Sirloin
National Insurance
National
White Mountain
G. Davison
Selace
Ww. D. Wear
McCall CO
West 14Th St
New Vets
the Mutual Life Insurance
Richard A McCurdy
Insurance Department
State of
Incoma
Hanks
Charles
Prulnr
Usul
Robert A. Granniss
Garett Thaag
Loosa Grrkit Cromwell
Fnoiy McCein Tor
Aminanger
Mershon
Housekeeping
the Household Magazine
Ramplecoupy
Cranbury Presa
Glorgn D. Chamberlain
Bpringfield, Mass
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