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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1910
Page
2
The Cranbury Press endorses Vivian Lewis as Republican candidate for New Jersey governor citing his policy history and commitment to all citizens including the poor. Local Republican figures and a Bridgeton convention result are noted along with district plans and community notices from Middlesex, New Brunswick, and Princeton areas.
A sporting editor recalls a sandwiched poker ruse in a mining town bar. A tenderfoot, duped by sharps and a waiter, eats a hidden sixth card with a sandwich then walks away rich as the con is exposed and the crowd reacts.
Dr. S Weir Mitchell recalls a wealthy patient vertigo case after a London physician fails to help. The patient pays about $30 for ear work and insists the doctor could cure him for $10,000 with no cure no pay. The patient rejects charitable alternatives, declaring the transaction closed.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a matchless tonic and claims a Kirkland Illinois woman credits it with preventing breakdowns under severe strain. It also notes beeswax imports from China and warns of fake wax cubes containing dirt and floor sweepings hidden inside.
Readers share success with Bucklen's Arnica Salve curing eczema and skin eruptions after ten years. Dr King's New Discovery is praised for preventing night coughs and curing a severe lung infection, with claims of quick relief and full satisfaction guaranteed by N. F. Clayton.
Public notice sets election for Cranbury and Monroe townships on Tuesday November 1 1910 from 6 am to 7 pm at Odd Fellows Hall Cranbury and School House Prospect Plains Monroe. Offices include Governor US House three NJ General Assembly members Township Committee and local posts. Registration and revision meet 1 pm to 9 pm at the polling place.
The Boards of Registry and Election for South Brunswick Township set meetings for September 1950 and November 1910 to compile voter lists and elect delegates. Activities cover nominations for officials, Governor, Congress, and local posts with locations at Van Derveer's Hall Dayton and Johnson's Hall Kingston. Township Clerk Howard Jemison notes the schedule.
Sealed bids are invited by the Middlesex County Freeholders for road end repair on the Hightstown and Manahoan Road. Bid deadline is Sept 1 at 2:00 PM in New Brunswick. A $500 certified check is required, payable to County Collector Thomas Hagerty. The county may reject bids and resubmit as needed.
The Boards of Registry and Election in each Election District and Voting Precinct of Middlesex County will hold their second meeting on Tuesday September 13 1921 from 1 pm to 9 pm at the location of the first meeting. They will compile from canvassing books the lists of all persons entitled to vote in their districts who must appear or be shown by affidavit or a fellow voter as entitled to suffrage.
A primary election of delegates to conventions or for nominations will be held on Tuesday September 13 1910 after noon at the first meeting place of the Boards of Registry and Election.
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