F144 .C8C8 ..^" r^^ .V 0^ .-Jv^ -t^-o^ /A;-. V,.^ .c^*.. %/,-'>^^;-. Vo^' .•.:*^!r%-: %/ A ^^' ,;% ^ b V .^'^ ^^^. rO o > "•n^-o^ '\%: '^^ A*' *J 0* 4 O .^^ A \ '> .0^ ^: V* V>- t\\\ 55k //h n vO ,S ■ fcrSl i iBte? 'V' \> n iT' /-^ . 5 * A -< .<5v^ .^<^ -Y \r ir:^ ] fd^ Si ^vviW t^^i C R A ^.f RO j=> n» Cranford ,1 SITUATED IN UNION COUNTY SEVENTEEN MILES FROM NEW YORK CITY REACHED BY THE CENTRAL RAILROAD OF NEW JERSEY AND Lehigh Valley Railroad Ferries at Foot of Liberty and West 23rd Sts. new york city OVER 120 TRAINS DAILY 35 TO 45 MINUTES FROM NEW YORK CITY INCLUDING FERRY V V V Cqtnjtaining a Statement OF Cr,an ford's Claims to Co;^S I DERATION AS THE IdEAL . ALlYEAR-lfeuND ReSIDENCeTo\^ ' •' PUBLISHED BY THE Cranford Board of Trade 4e:v* CRANFORD I THE VENICE OF NEW JERSEY" CRANFORD BOARD OF TRADE G. M. HENDRICKS. Pres. L. L. LOVELAND. Vice-Pres. S. R. JONES, Sec. and Treas. PUBLICITY COMMITTEE WM. F. HOFFMAN. Chairman. STANLEY H. CHADWICK S. R. DROESCHER FRED W. LANGE J. A. POTTER W. J. MCKEE Designed. Engraved and Printed by Cox Engraving-Printing Co.. New York. Photographs Copyright. 1913. by Howard Cox NEW vJERS^V CPR I i IQlyl ^ ' C R A N FO R D WHERE LINCOLN AVENUE CROSSES THE RIVER NEW vJERSE> iiiiBiiiiiniiiiiiiii CRANFORD a~ LEHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD P.RI1>GE CENTRAL RAILROAD OF NKW JERSEY STATION NELW JERSEV CRANFORD Cranford, New Jersey IN publishing this book, the Cranford Board of Trade has been careful to make no state- ment that would tend to mislead the reader. Its aim is to set forth in a true and concise manner the natural beauties and modern con- veniences that combine to make this as nearh' perfect an all-year-round residence town as can be found within easy commuting distance in any direction from New York. SITUATION AND CLIMATE. Situated in Union County, New Jersey, seventeen miles almost due west from New York City, on the southern slope of the Orange mountains, sheltered from the cold north winds of Winter, and open to the mild south- west breezes that come direct from the ocean only a few miles away, the climate is one of the finest to be found anywhere. It is to these conditions that Cranford owes its delightfully cool summers. A report of the State IJoard of Health describes Cranford as "one of the most, salubrious towns in the State.'' CRANFORD TRUST COMPANY BUILDING .NEW UEinSE.^ "^^ a iiiMi nguiiiiiiiiiituiiiiiiii C ^A y\. N I C-^ R I—' OCTOBER IN THE WOODS UNTOUCHED BY THE HAND OF MAN NEIW JERSEV ^ r^r^ /!^ hj p-o c? nj GRANT sriiodi. To the average business man the problem of selecting a suburban home is franght with no little diffienlty. The rapid growth of the city, and the great nnniber of nnsightlv fac- tories with their attending smoke and noises, that are crowding into most of the accessible snbnrbs, make it necessary for him to exercise the greatest caution in choosing the proper location. Xone of these nuisances will be found in Cranford, and as the property is wisely re- stricted, there is little chance that there ever will be. Cranford is strictly a residential town with an area of about four scjuare miles and a population of somewhat over 4,500. There are about 800 business men and women who live here and commute to the city daily. Tlie town is built Ujion both banks of the beautiful Kahway Kiver; or rather, the river winds its way in and out through the very center of the town, and so picturesquely serpentine is its course, that it crosses most of the principal streets at least once, and several of them are compelled to bridge its N EIW UERSEV ^ N E\N _ £:rsev :i!i,:::;ui:i'''|'!!i ii;iifi I'* CRANFORD R,e£ide N E:W vJE.R^t-Y _ CR/\N h^^l-C U •FAIR QUIET. HAVE I THEE HERE?" 1 . ._ J. l EW xJERSEV lllllllilMIII C R A N FO ^ r^ WM.JPERR.Y" B>UILD[NfO E. KORTH AVE. CranTford Trust Co. BuildiKg LooKit/G East the Central, and is about to increase its com- mutation service for the use of that section. This railroad nses the Central R. R. terminals in New York and Jersey City. The Main Line of the New York and Phila- delphia trolley passes throngh Cranford one block sonth of the Central R. R. and fnrnishes fast transportation every fifteen minntes in either direction, throngh some of the most fertile and beantifnl sections imaginable. This means of travel has the advantage that one can stop at any intermediate point be- tween towns, and the nnmerons connecting branch lines make it possible to take an almost endless variety of pleasant excursions. The Central R. R. of New Jersey gives Cran- ford ninety-three trains daily between Cran- ford and New York, many of them making bnt two or three stops with a running time of less tlian forty-five minutes including the fer- ries, of which there are two, one from West 23r(l Street, and one from foot of Liberty Street. The Central fleet of ten new double-decked, steel ferrv boats are the finest on the river. * N e:w jersev 15 ll ltlli8IJ!ll!:irii',;!il CRANFORD Hampton Hall N EV ERSE iiiiiii:liiiil:l!illilllil:l.lii;ililllllipi 16 iiMniiMHiwinmni) /^ r^ A Ki cr/~\ r-s r-^ and arc niii exclusively for the train service, there heinii ii<» <>thei- ti-attic Ix'tweeii their terniiiiais. The c-()iimmtati()ii rate is 1(1.55 for sixty rides, or a little more than ten cents a trip. The trains of this rosid are ahvavs well lighted and comfortably lieated in the Wintei- months. Nothing but anthi-acitc coal is nsed, therefore, the cars are clean and free from cinders, and most important of all, there is always a comfortable seat for every ])assenii(*r. In brief, a man may reach his place of busi- ness in New York in virtually the same time, and at about the same cost, from Ci-anford as from the ])i-inci]ial residential sections of the City itself. The Central 1\. K. has a six track stone ballasted road bed all above lii-ade, thus insur- ino- plenty of fresh air and sunshine. The view from tlu^ windows is one continuous l)anorama of beantiful lands<-ai)e dotted with pretty homes. In fact, the short, pleasant tri]) morning- and evening-, is a real pleasure and gives one an opportunity to glance through the daily ]»a]>ers or have a ]»leasant chat with .:>l''i.. Nj e:w vjtRStLY CRANFORD }\o\iddJf Scerv.es 18 Nj-v JERSEV one's neighbor in absolute comfort. Contrast tins to a ride m the crowded subway with its jostling crowds and foul atmosphere, or with any of the so-called rapid transit systems of the city with their outlook of brick walls or nusigiitly slums. To tlie people who live in crowded city apartments, a trip to Cranford would prove a revelation and help to solve the pn.blem of how to escape the many necessarv evils of citv life. Especially will the attractions of this town appeal to those who are blessed with the responsibility of bringing up (.bjldivii to be healthy, useful citizens of our commonwealth. WATER SUPPLY. Cranford's water supply has been pronounced by experts to be practically perfect. It is artesian well water pumped from a great depth into a large stand pipe from wliich it flows to every part of the town, under pressure wliich is suflficient at all times to iiive excellent service. FIRE DEPARTMENT. The high pressure hydrants tlirouglii)ly of pnre water, the most important item that makes for com- fort and well-being is i)roper light. In this regard Cranford has everything that conld b<' desired. IJoth gas and electric cnrrent of standard (piality and dependability, at reason- able rates, is piped or wired to every section. Most of the residents nse electricity for liglit- ing their homes and gas for cooking ])urpos('s. The streets are es])ecially well lighted with •the new tungsten lamps, Avith the addition of flamming arcs in the business centers. Telejihones are as much a i)art of the liom<' liiiliWIilMlililjiiiliiiilillilllll NELw jerse:v 21 r:RANFORr SYCAMORE RAPIDS NEW GRADE SCIlooL XEAIIING COMPLETION . N !L. vv '^ "~'' " ' 22 "^ CRANFOCD r Crai\ford Wir\ter Scerxes CRANFORD :iiliiMili[i;i L— NEW JERSEV iiimiimigiiiiniimiiiiiiiiiii r'TP A M p-op? ri ill Cruiifoi'd as in any city, and it is a jiival coiiifort to the man doing bnsiness in New York to know that lie can converse with his family at any minute of tlie day or niulit should occasion arise. The sewerage system is a feature that is too often overh)oked by the iiiaii who moves to the snbnrbs. A good sewerage system is an absolute necessity in every town. This problem lias been worked ont in ('ranford ac- cording to the best engineering practice, with mains and latterals reaching to every district, and converging into a trunk \'u\{\ which in turn em]>ties into tide-^^'ater many miles away. STREETS. The streets are of macadam coiistrnction with concrete cnrbs and gutters in most sec- tions. Another featnre of Cranford is its si(h'- walks which are noticeably fine, and often ex- cite favorable comment from the visitor. The residents take special i)ri*. -iSt'^''^'''''rtWirT-" ST. PAO LS }A.E.CHV rc h LASTMANf ST. P'fR.STM.E.CHU'^ Walnl^ Avf, d JERSEY 31 CRANFORD THE RIVERSIDE 32 N El W vJ E R S E1"Y" ''''"'''''""'''''"""''i''''''''''i'"'"""''i''"""ii'''"''"^^ R A K! F THE ItlVKU NEAR HOLLY STREET CLUBS AND SOCIETIES. The clubs, of which there are a large num- ber, furnish ample opportunities for social en- joyment. Foremost among these is the Cran- ford Casino or Country Club with a large and growing membership. The club-house is beautifully situated at a bend of the river, from the porch of which one may view a quarter mile of sparkling water in either direc- tion. The house contains reception rooms, billiard parlor, bowling alleys, stage and large hall and ball-room, and is the scene of much life and social gayety throughout the year. GOLF. In Cranford the golfer can indulge in his favorite pastime under most pleasant con- ditions. The Cranford Golf Club, having out- grown its original quarters, has just taken possession of its new eighteen hole course, which is delightfully situated among the rol- ling hills on the shore of Echo Lake, and is acknowledged to be one of the finest in this country. The club-house, which is built on a iEW vJERS 33 lipiiiiiniiiiii CRANFORD CRANFORD GOLF CLUB ON ECHO LAKE hi<2,li bluff overlookiiij^- the lake, is a model of beauty and convenience. Among the nnnier- ons members are many well known players from New Y(nk and other nearb}^ cities. CANOE CLUBS. There are three canoe clnbs, each with a pretty <']nb-lionse nestling nnder the trees on the banks of the river. These clnbs are the very life of tlie town dnring the Summer months. The numerous pretty, little craft, with their light-liearted occupants, always coming and going; the musical ripple of water under the bow, and the dip of the paddle, blended with the merry laughter make a pic- ture not soon to be forgotten l\y those who witiu'ss the siglit for the first time. Tlien tliere are the regattas, in which out- of-town clubs often take part, and the keen rivalry for lionors brings forth some fine ex- hibitions of strength and skill. BOYS' CLUB. The need of properly supervised play for NELW JE.^vw. ''»i'!i:frTBiK!,['i m C R A N FO R D yJA'.'' [if A I'KIVATE PAKK OX 'rili: KlVKi; I^AXK NEW UERSEY 35 — _- , lpi|liW|l|l|l||||l|llt|l||l|l|l!l|l||||||Pil|l|l|l|i!IMi||l|{!|i| CRANFORD -Al\ Artists paradise. ..,,;j;iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!i!iiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiuiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiii:i:iii:iiiiiiiia NE.\V OERSEY liliiiiliKiluliirlllillJiillfnf;. o A M T:rr^ O T^ our boys and girls has been recognized. This need has been met in a most practical and satisfactory manner by the Boys' Club of Cranford, which is conducted somewhat on the plan of the Y. M. C. A. Tliey have a spacious clul)-house and gym- nasium with ample grounds containing run- ning track, tennis courts, baseball and ath- letic fields. Here, under the guidance of a trained director, the boys from the age of twelve years up find enjoyable exercise for the proper development of mind and body. One day each week is set aside for the girls, when they have full club-house and athletic field privileges. Contributing also to the broader and better life of Cranford, are literary and social clubs and societies which hold frequent gatherings. Prominent among them is the Village Im- provement Association, composed of public- spirited women who take an active interest in all matters pertaining to the town's welfare. NEW HIGH SCHOOL IN COURSE OF CON.s TKIC Tlo.N NlELW UERSEV N EV 38 CRANFOR D !lie' A (iLniPSK OF THE OLH MILL LODGES AND FRATERNAL ORDERS. Nearly all of the fraternal and benetieial orders have lodges in Cranford : Among them are the Free Masons, Foresters, Royal Ar- cannm, Elks, Ked Men, and others. In fact, Cranford has every possible modern convenience that conld be desired. At the same time its natnral charms are rare for a town so easily accessible to the city. A few minutes' walk in any direction will bring one into a section nnsurpassed for natural beanty. In most snlnirban towns the ontlying districts are the continnalion of other towns. Cran- ford, however, is snrronnded by farms and woodlands, though itself a city so far as con- veniences go; it lias the ccnnitry at its doors. THE CARNIVAL. Each year Cranford decks itself in bnnt- ing and .Tai)anese lanterns, and the canoe- ists vie with one another for the prizes offered for the best decorated and most novel canoes in the grand night parade. People come from miles aronnd to see the ■iiMiiiyymiiMiiimiyu j^j EL'W vJ E R ^ t- Y 39 CRANFORD RESIDENCK OF AIK. A. V. HAKT ONE OF THE NEW STREETS 40 « N EW JERSEY C.ASIKO AYENU£ NE-W vJERSE^ 41 CRANFOR D spet-tac-le, which is one that defies description. I ma nine, if yon can, two miles of beantifnlly wocmUmT lawns decorated to the water's edge on both sides of the river, with thonsands of Jai>anese lanterns arranged in artistic designs, snpplemented by flags and draped bunting. Then the hundred or more beantifnlly decor- ated canoes and floats, gliding shnvly np and down the stream to the strains of enchanting music. The scene is, indeed, a veritable fairy land of color and life. After witnessing one of these carnivals, Professor A. L. Johnson, M.S., A.M., wrote the fC CRA/lFOaD 44 NEW UERSEV w r P? A M TTOD m zr by green banks and shady lawns which form a perfect setting, one blessed with an artistic temperament has caught pictures in color, which reminded him of sunny Italy, mayhap some accidental grouping has called up in his memory a nearly forgotten picture of far away Venice. A song, perhaps, has come floating across the still waters and a passing canoe has been suddenly transformed, as if by a magi- cian's wand, into a peaceful Venetian boat and its paddler into a picturesque gondolier. Giotto, during the half century of his labors, never had more wonderful subject for his art than may be found during the progress of a water carnival. True, the stones of Venice are not here, but the rich greens, the brilliant colors, the wonderful variety of lights and shadows are more than suggestive of that city, which has become the artist's Mecca, and to which lovers of real beauty in art make their annual sacred pilgrimage. A river is an asset whose intrinsic worth cannot be estimated in any expressed valu- ation. It sometimes has commercial richness A DRINK AT THE BUBBLING Sl'KiX, N EIW UERSEV 45 R.ESIDEVCE OF HARRY R.VaK SAUX -w RoraaaCatKolic CKurcK & Rector/. Mila St. wliicli yields a substantial profit to a coni- iiniiiitv. Aj;aiii, its worth may be purely iestlietic, and may be indicative of the spirit of the town throniih which it winds its way. Onr riv(M' fully ex])ress(^s the temperament (d' the ]teo])le who dwcdl aloui;- its tortuous course. There is (|niet, ])eace, contentment in this t(^^^■n of homes which we sinceridy believe is the very paradise of loveliness and natural beauty. The j>()lden thread of mutual hel]»ful- ness and j^ood fellowshi]) is the war]) of its iiood citizenshi]), bindiuii together its A\'oof of human (dements int(> a Avon ^."^ Green Stamps— A National Factor In Home Economy. ^ As a stimulant to cash trading and an efficient dis- couragement to credit buying, j^."^" Green Stamps occupy a unique place and wield a healthful influence in the retail business methods of to-day. ^ Progressive merchants give ki.'^" Green Stamps be- cause they know they fully represent the discount they can afford to give on your cash purchases and also know that this discount is thereby returned to you in a higher grade of merchan- dise than you could purchase with the equivalent in cash. ^ You can readily ascertain that the same article which you so easily acquire for One Book of jH.'*^' Green Stamps would cost you from $3.00 to $6.00 in the larger Department Stores, conclusively demonstrating the re- markable savmg which the Little Green Stamps represent to the home. ^ You may also obtain Jt^.**^" Green Stamps in exchange for HamUtOlt (Eon|JOns packed with a large variety of the standard goods you purchase for daily use. American Tobacco Co.'s Tags and Coupons, as well as various Soap Wrappers, Trade Marks, Labels, etc., are also exchangeable for ^."^K Green Stamps at anyone of nearly Six Hundred Premium Parlors in the United States. This is another valuable aid in filling your Stamp Books and obtaining your Premiums quickly. The Sperry (Si HutcHinson Co. 2 West 45th St. New York City MEV £RSEY =!^ 53 CRANFORD M* Bprties 3Sutlliing Company BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY NELW vJERSEV 54 iiiiniiBiiiiiiiiii) CRANFORD ^n FOR MAXIMUM PROTECTION OF Metal Brick or Wood Select from Following List of ARCHITECTURAL PAINTS POLAR WHITE— An exterior White Paint with the whiteness and gloss of white enamel. Two coats will do the work of three coats of ordinary white outside paint— and outwear all others. RED WARRIOR— The Redest and most durable red in the market. ARMOR CLAD RED-The ideal first coater for structural iron. GRAPHITE ELASTIC PAINT— For bridges and all kinds of metal surfaces where ex- treme wearing conditions prevail. GRAPHITE ELASTIC No. 70 -Handsome gray, light enough to be attractive, and dark enough to avoid showing coal smoke and dust. Made only by THE NATIONAL PAINT & VARNISH COMPANY CLEVELAND, OHIO I The Chi - Namel Way Is the Economical Way To Finish Walls, Woodwork, Floors, Cement and Shingles. USE. I FOR INTERIOR Natural Varnish— for wood floors. Cementono Floor Finish — to make cement floors waterproof and prevent dusting. Heavy Interior- for upright trim. Dull Wall Enamel — for either smooth or rough plaster. Waterproof and artistic. White Enamel— for exterior as well as interior trim. Paste Filler. Stencil Designs and Stencil Colors. Glaze Colors— for walls. FOR EXTERIOR USE. Chi=Namel Exterior Spar Varnish- for surfaces subjected to weather exposure. Chi=Namel Cementone — for waterproofing and decorating the walls of cement buildings. Made in colors to match all building stones. Chi=Namel Shingle Stain. Complete color schemes for the decoration of a single room or a whole house will be furnished free by the Chi-Namel Decorative Department. Chi=Namel Chi=Namel Chi=Namel Chi=NameI Chi=NameI Chi=Namel Chi=Namel Chi=Namel THE OHIO VARNISH COMPANY 8700 KINSMAN ROAD CLEVELAND, OHIO NEW vJERSEV ■ii: INCORPORATED 1870 ORGANIZED 1891 Plaunfield-Union Water Company The Plainfield-Union Water Company supplies the inhabitants of the City of Plainfield, the Borough of North Plainfield, and the Borough of Fan- wood, Township of Fan wood, Westfield, Borough of Garwood, Township of Cranford, and Boroughs of Roselle, Roselle Park and Kenilworth with water for domestic use. "The Purest and Sweetest that Nature Can Yield" The water supplied by the Company has been analyzed by Allen Hazen, Esq., a leading hydraulic expert of Boston, and pronounced by him to be water of "great organic purity," and in a letter to one of the Company's patrons he adds, "You are to be congratulated upon having so good a supply, and you need have no anxiety whatever as to its wholesomeness." The interest of the Company is identified with the com- munities in which its plant is located, and it is the policy of the management to do its full share to promote their growth and prosperity. The Company Refers to All Its Patrons. A representative of the Company will be pleased to call on parties who do not at present use water from its mains, and explain rates, terms, method of service, etc. PLAINFIELD-UNION WATER COMPANY 175 North Ave., Plainfield, N. J., and 107 W. Broad St., Westfield, N.J. 56 CRANFORO ENTRANCE GATES. WEST BOULEVARD. UNCOLN PARK. Lincoln Park Attractively situated in Cranford, New Jersey, five minutes walk from the railroad station and the center of town. A beautiful park for the ex- clusive use of the residents. Large plots and private streets closed by artistic gates, insuring absolute quiet and exclusiveness. Lincoln Heights Recently developed into a first-class residence section, with all improve- ments, such as sewer, sidewalks, etc. Sufficient restrictions to insure a good class of houses. Its location is nearer the station than any other property in Cranford now on the market, its most distant lot being within five minutes walk from the station and center of town. Trolley line passes the property. This property has the highest elevation of any pro- perty along the Central Railroad of New Jersey. Send for illustrated book to LINCOLN HEIGHTS REALTY COMPANY, or S. R. DROESCHER, Cranford, New Jersey. NEW JtERSE iiim CRANFORD BUILDING PLOTS IN THE FINEST SECTION OF CRANFORD Admittedly the best property now on the market, only seven blocks from the Railroad Station. On one of the best avenues and bordered on one side by the beauti- ful river. Very convenient to all Schools, Clubs, Churches, and the new Golf Club which is on the same Avenue. HOUSE NOW ON THE PROPERTY. PANORAMIC PHOTOGRAPH OF OUR PROPERTY LOOKING SOUTH Reasonable restrictions to properly protect your home. Concrete sidewalks and curbs al- ready laid. Sewer, Gas and Water connec- tions already in each plot. Ornamental Electric Lights and Macadam Streets. Each plot has fruit and shade trees. Call or send for Booklet — suggestion to home builders. D. EVERETT DAMON W. SPENCER DAMON Tel. 178 Cranford, N. J. or Tel. 5 Cranford, N. J. Telephone Beekman 3630. 44 Beekman Street, New York. ne:w vJersev iiiiiiiiiii 08 C R A *^' '^'^ "^ ""^ ■^n Residence of the late Thos. A. Sperry, Cranford, N. J. ENTRANCE GATES AND IRON RAILINGS. We build Wrought Iron Entrance Gates and Railings from inex- pensive ones of simple design to the most elaborate and costly, but all are made with the thoroughness for which Anchor Post Pro- ducts are noted. FENCES FOR COUNTRY ESTATES and suburban residences keep their alignment and cost little or nothing for upkeep when they are of the rigid Anchor Post con- struction. We build them in the widest variety of styles and in designs suitable for every purpose. TENNIS FENCES. Anchor Post Tennis Fences and Backstops are designed for this particular service and last indefinitely. They are in use on the courts of leading Country Clubs and many private estates through- out the country. We have a catalogue illustrating our various fences and gates and will gladly mail you a copy upon request. ANCHOR POST IRON WORKS 165 BROADWAY NEW YORK NEW JERSEY CRANFORD THE IMMENSE FACTORY ORGANIZATION BEHIND The New Aeolian Hall HE twelve great factories of the Aeolian Company, pic- tured in part above, compose the largest, most modern, most efficiently and economically conducted manufacturing organization in the music industry. From these factories during the past decade have come instruments which, like the famous Pianola, Pianola Player- Piano, and the wonderful Aeolian Pipe Organ, have astounded the music world and revolutionized the piano-making industry. The Aeolian Company has perfected refinements and improvements in piano building which have raised the quality of both Grand and Upright pianos to a point never hitherto attained. Quality is the dominant characteristic of Aeolian Company instruments— a superiority in quality which has made them the recognized standards of the world. At the same time so great is the production of the Aeolian Company factory organization, so wide are the economies which this unparalleled production makes possible, that Aeolian instru- ments represent, dollar for dollar, the highest value to be obtained upon the market to-day. THE AEOLIAN COMPANY Largest Manufacturers of Musical Instruments in t/ie World Aeolian Hall 29-31-33 West 42d Street - N e:w jersey ni{iiilbiiPlJli^1llilnl^^ C R A (^i ^"^ o r-» Life in Cranford the VENICE of New Jersey V? ' ■&.; All of the Attractions of the Country plus the Comforts of the City. 40 Minutes from City Hall, New York. Lowest Death Rate and the Best Water (Artesian Wells) in the State. Perfect Traun Service. ANEW eighteen hole Golf Course ; Canoeing or Skating on the picturesque Rahway ; Tennis Courts ; Unsurpassed Automobile Roads leading to lakes or mountains, Ideal, soft, well-kept Roads and alluring bridle paths for Horse-back riding ; Boys' Club and Girls' Tramp Club for Wigwam Girls ; ample Public School accommodations in new modern buildings ; Churches and Library, are a few of the many attractions that bring people to Cranford. If you are looking for a HOME, Cranford will supply you with all the comforts and wholesome pleasures of Life. Delightful HOMES for everyone, forty minutes from New York City Hall, at rentals ranging from $30.00 up. W. M. SPERRY BUILDING Apartments and Stores to Rent. CRANFORD TRUST BUILDING Apmts., Stores & Offices to Rent. Apply to W. M. SPERRY or to any Real Estate Agent in Cranford, N. J. NEW JERSEY CRANFORD ii|lll| CRANFORD REALTY COMPANY GROVE SACKETT, Manager GENERAL REAL ESTATE AND FIRE INSURANCE Desirable Building Lots and Modern Residences for sale or rent. Office, 13 N. Union Avenue, Cranford, N. J. BUY LOTS IN RANKIN PARK, cranford, n. j. THIS Property is conveniently situated in the western section of Cranford and only a few minutes walk from Garwood. The main line of the Jersey City and Philadelphia Trolley R. R. passes the property, giving rapid transportation every 15 minutes in either direction. High lying Lots and Plots at moderate prices. Lots can be bought on the monthly installment plan. Houses built to suit purchaser on very liberal terms. Send for full particulars or visit Cranford and let us show you this property. RANKIN PARK LAND CO., NORTH AVENUE east. REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE CRANFORD. N. J. 62 N EW ililnlUlliUdiiliUiliilllllllllillllHlllliliiMlliilli "ii'iiiiiimnim Ci=? A Ki p^mp? n INDOUBTEDLY you in- tend to investigate modern heating methods for your new building. As leading manufacturers of heat- ing and cooking apparatus for over seventy-five years, our catalogues will interest you. Richardson & Boynton Co. Established 1837 31 West 31st Street New York Richardson Perfect Fresh Air Heaters Richardson Boilers for Steam and Water Heating Richardson Perfect Cooking Ranges Catalogue on application. NEIW JERSEV 63 RAN FORD HOWARD COX, Pres. & Treas. C. RAY COX, Sec. KAJA PRI7VTI7VG V>U. 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