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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1894
Page
3
Local notes report Milas Annie Sutton has returned to the Normal School. The community highlights fall dress goods at Blauvelt's and Hoffman's linoleums. Church events include Rev Thea Tyuok preaching, Epworth League and MTA meetings, plus social at George Applegate's. Weather shows extreme temperatures and a call for calm voting on a Grad ed School proposal.
The New Brunswick convention committee outlines plans for the October 11 and 12 gathering with reduced railroad rates likely, circulars to societies by September 20, and souvenir programs. Delegates may stay in private homes at one dollar daily or hotels at three dollars, with decorations in scarlet and orange. A reunion of the 28th New Jersey Volunteers is also noted for September 28 in Granbury, with 125 to 200 veterans expected and a community dinner to follow. A trotting meet at Prospect Plain saw incomplete participation, while an eclipse of the moon is predicted for September 14 with statewide visibility and a call to reflect on home and kindness.
The Cranbury Township schools face a vote on approving $900,000 of assessable property for a new school building and lot with furniture, plus $50,000 for books and supplies. Taxes would rise about 6.8 to 10 cents per $1000 annually for up to 15 years to fund the project and related costs.
An advertisement extols the Inter-State Fair at Trenton highlighting top attractions and stunt acts. It promises high-wire feats, reu nethlog exhibitions, and sensational acts by Calverley, the Davenport Brothers, Prof. Zeltang, and others. The five day event runs September 24 to 28 in Trenton.
In Flamington Ne J on Sept 12 Miga Florence L Whann refused to marry Joseph R Seely during the ceremony after fainting and declaring she did not love him enough. The wedding was halted with presents to be returned. Nearby a fire damaged Donnelly's Furnishing Goods Store basement, with stock losses. insurance adjustments pending and a clearance sale planned. A Scotts Corner orchard owner, Mr Pelt er Barclay, reports 600 Bonne pear trees heavily damaged by wind, breaking branches and fruit loss, jeopardizing harvest quality.
In the matter of Samuel M. Schanck administrator of Daniel D. Van Hise deceased the court orders all persons interested in the lands and real estate to appear on September 25 to show cause why enough lands should not be sold to pay debts or the residue as the case requires. The widow Sarah Ann Van Hise is charged from dower rights. Attest: Surrogate L F Funwan.
Trenton showcase highlights American fabrics for stylish costumes. A 40-inch granite cloth in brown and green and other color blends is offered at 39c, with a silk and wool bordeaux 40-inch at 39c. Also displayed are 40-inch mixéd cheviot in multiple shades at 50c, a 46-inch simere weave at 59c, and a 64-inch belour cloth at Be.
The display highlights an illuminated swivel cloth line praised as the prettiest for the season. Offered at 89 cents with assorted weaves and shades, it draws attention for quality and color variety.
Fashion insiders report two tailor made Covert Cloth suits will dominate street wear this fall. After a spring surge, the style drew demand from designers and buyers, with several price points cited for the limited outfits.
American mills offer dress stuffs at 25 cents per yard. New weaves appear in rich fall colors with multiple patterns including silk shot bengallae and hopsack. Prices remain 25 cents a yard, presenting value rivals to higher priced French goods.
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