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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1916
Page
1
The Second Presbyterian and First Methodist churches announce Easter sermons by Rev. Warren Elsing and Rev. Z Wella with special music. Memberships for probationary converts, a Read ing Circle Spring Reception, and a Lodge address by Rev. Elsing are listed along with trustee elections and a treasurer’s report at the Second church gathering.
A pleasant evening was spent in the home of Mr and Mrs William Gordon on Tuesday in celebration of Mr Gordon s birthday entertaining a few intimate friends Those present were Mr and Mrs W BR Silvers Mr and Mrs Stanley Conover Mr and Mrs Samuel Bennett and Mr and Mrs Gordon
Palm Sunday observances were held across town with special programs at all churches. The Second church featured a strong morning service with the choir singing The Palms and Rev. Warren Elsing delivering a sermon on Christ's triumphal entry. Misa Holland offered a solo Teach Me to Pray at the evening service.
The Circle met Wednesday at Mrs. W R Silbera home for a lively program featuring a Book Review by Mrs. Stults Mr. Chamberlin and Mrs Corry. The title Life and Gabriella by Ellen Glasgow was praised for its style. Miss Holland provided a pleasing variety of solos. Wednesday was Mrs Silvers birthday and she hosted Circle refreshments followed the program.
Miss Marie C. Brehm, lecturer on scientific temperance, will speak at the First Presbyterian Church evening service next Sunday and again at the morning service. She is presented as a leading representative of temperance reform, addressing the intellect and urging mental awakening to the truth.
Plans are under way for a three day Chautauqua in June at Hightstown. The program aims to attract townspeople and rural districts, with officers including President Dr Geo E Tituay and Secretary F W Jemison. Engagements include Miss Margaret Gibson and Willard Grove, and Miss Marjorie Flanigan’s bridge party announcing engagement to Elliston Bergen of Princeton.
A fire destroyed an empty barn on the William Aler farm along Cranbury Station road yesterday morning. Cranbury Fire Company arrived as the building was consumed by flames.
A Jamesburg branch of the Middlesex County Local Option League was formed at a meeting last Monday evening in Lange's hall. Officers include President John H. Baremore and vice presidents William H. Brooks William G. Crosby, with Clarence M Thorne as secretary and J Edmund Marryott as treasurer. Members from the Cranbury League attended and spoke. A voluntary offering raised 20.60.
Mercer county road committee inspects the Roc Mac road in Hightstown testing material at about one mile for over 9000 dollars. Dust remains a problem and owners request an asphaltum oil application to settle the dust, with an estimated additional cost above one thousand dollars.
Congregation members present Rev. James B. Clark with funds to buy an automobile. Mrs. Bertha Osborn hosted a relative from Long Island. J. W. Grove paints George Perrine’s Ridge house. Evangelist Saunders spoke in New Brunswick last week. Palm Sunday observed at First Presbyterian with sermon by Rev. Iver B. Clark. Mildred Dartt visited Orange. Several children ill with measles. J. B. Clark and Wesley Applegate attended Presbytery in Trenton. Mrs. Isaac Luttmann visited Newark. Bessie Hubbard visited Garfield Avenue. Oliver Nixon and his son ill with pink eye. Clifford Poingett fills position. Pemberton lodge reports meeting. twelve candidates to initiate April 27 by Camp No. 14 Trenton. Go to Church Day planned May 7 with ten P Q 8 S from area invited. assembly at 10 a.m. church visit at 10:45.
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