Church Services and Schedules for Local Congregations
Local church notices list First Presbyterian led by Rev symmes D D with morning services at 10720 A M and 7 30 P M Sunday school at 20 Pat prayer meeting Friday night. Second Presbyterian under Rev van dyke with 30 A L services and Friday prayer meeting at 7 50. Methodist Einste Church with Rev Woodward holding services at 10 90 A and evening prayer at 7 0.
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First Presbyterian Church
J. G. ‘Symmes
D. D
Second Presbyterian Church
Jos
Bi van Dyke
A. IL
Top
E. W. Woodward
Local Notes and Updates From Delaware and New Jersey
Various short items report heavy rains affecting rentors and a tooth ulceration improving for Mrs Julia Davis. The Local Option bill was tabled in the House of Assembly. Brainard Institute closes third quarter. spring term begins next Monday. Easter hats offered by Mrs E A Mount. Cashier Applegate’s horse died after blood poisoning. Middlesex Grand Jury reports ninety eight cases and twenty five bills. New Jersey Y M C A convention set for May 1–2 at Burlington. $32 contributed to hydrophobia victim George Neal’s family bringing total to $216.25. Thanks extended to Assemblyman Robert D Vandenberg for public documents. Farmers plow for early crops awaiting weather. State Editorial Society minutes sent from Pren ton.
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Julia Davis
House of Assembly
Brainerd Institute
E. A. Mount
Cashier Applegate
Middlesex County
Illness and local events in Pendington and Trenton
Levi D. Jarrard lies very ill in State Prison confined to bed for a week with suspected hemorrhages. A Thursday evening meeting at Pendington discussed organizing a new bank and personnel opened for subscription. A horse belonging to Samuel Randolph of West Windsor ran away in Trenton, with Randolph thrown to the ground. J.B. Gravatt remodeled his house, praised by citizens as improving town appearances.
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Levi D. Jarrard
Pendington
Stguk
Samuel Randolph
West Windsor
Trenton
Mgr
Randulph
Lolor
Witihiou
J.B. Gravatt
Mr. Gravatt
Property improvements and social plans noted in town notices
Mr A T Skilman is upgrading his property with additions and repainting while Mr M G Rue’s lease is being renovated and the exterior given fresh paint. The Methodist Church ladies monthly sociable is planned at Mrs L Wakeley’s on Wednesday the 14th. Friends of the church anticipate an enjoyable evening.
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A. T.skilman
M. G. Rue
Methodist Church
Trenton posters offer reward for arson at mill
The National Board of Fire Underwriters offers a 750 dollar reward for arrest and conviction of anyone involved in the fire at James Brook's cotton and woolen mill, occupied by Missimer & Son, on March 28. Judge Scudder discusses juror oath and Ogilby defalcation in New Brunswick. Also noted is Ogilby’s arrest and transfer to an asylum to face the charge. Sold 10 pairs of Walkenphast shoes at 2.60 with a few left, F S Davis.
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Trenton
National Board of Fire Underwriters
James Brook
Missimer & Son
Scudder
Grand Jury
New Brunswick
Ogilby
F. S. Davis
Electric Light Company expands capacity to meet rising demand
The Trento Electric Light and Power Company plans to add a third eighty horse power engine to its two existing ones to increase light and heat supply for its growing subscriber base. A separate item notes a Methodist West Hoboken prayer meeting interrupted by a sudden collapse of James Russell at age 48 from heart disease, leaving a widow and two children. A local Leesburg Commercial clipping reports orange trees blossoming after the freeze, with buds and new foliage evident across neighborhoods.
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Trento
Methodist West
E. A. Brown
Key West
Leesburg
Democrats sweep Princeton Borough election win control
The Princeton borough election saw the Democrats win their entire ticket and form a five to four majority on the Common Council with the Democratic Mayor. The stormy day and temperance issues reduced Republican turnout. Also noted are Rev. George T. Purves receiving a pastor call to Westminster church in Elizabeth and Princeton University baseball starting with a win. Umpire SY Wikoff is praised for his decisions.
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Princeton
George T. Purves
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth
N. J
Wikoff
Board of Freeholders Meeting Adopts Lunacy and Finances Reports
The Board of Freeholders met at the Court House in New Brunswick. The finance report showed receipts 36398 43 disbursements 10578 08 balance 25725 40 adopted. Lunacy Committee found 95 patients charged to Middlesex. 16 admitted May 1 1885 to April 1 1886 with questions on charges. Proceedings approved repairs to a Granbury dam discussed. May meeting scheduled. Sunday lectures for M C A spring term listed with topics from April to June 1886.
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Board of Freeholders
Court House New Brunswick
Blew
Finance Comittee
Ten Brock
Trenton
Middle Ox County
Wmn. Cunningham
Middlesex County
Chamberlain
Rutgers College Faces Student Troubles and Punishments
Rutgers College in New Jersey faced student unrest with a half hour address by President Gates in the chapel. The faculty announced severe punishment for plots to defeat justice or conceal truth, and Gates explained the law on mutilation of buildings and on not telling the truth. Students implicated will stay in town during vacation while faculty reviews their cases.
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New Butsscher
N. J
Rutgers College
Gates
New Jersey
Fire Destroys Pictures at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
A morning fire at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Pinnapenpura caused extensive loss of valuable pictures and damaged many statues. The value is hard to estimate as much was destroyed and not replaceable. The blaze consumed Harrison's large painting Bord de Mer among the flames.
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Pinnapenpura
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
Harrison
Fifteenth Anniversary Sermon by Rev. Foster at Penn ington Church
Reverend D R Foster marks fifteen years at Penn ington Presbyterian Church with a sermon on I seek not yours but you. He reflects on Pauls teaching and his ministry to prioritize souls over support, recounts baptisms confirmations and financial stewardship, and declines a proposed salary covenant while offering to serve on free will offerings.
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D. R. Foster
Pennington Presbyterian Church
Paul
Church of God
Emmot
Jesus
Aber Gelber
Aanind
Grk-witlsfaipat
Christ
Board of Trustees
Lumber and textile goods fill Hightstown suppliers
A large consignment of choice lumber arrives for building at Dey Beekman and Chamberlin. Dry white pine and piuned lumber stocked at E. L. Savage's. Tar and wallpaper bordering at Goodwin's. Fence posts rails and pickets at E. H. Savage's. Fine woolen horse blankets and superior bed blankets advertised at Goodwin's.
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Dey Beekman, & Chamberlin
Hightstown
E. L. Savage
Dey, Heckman & Chamberlin’s
Goodwin's
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