09 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1912
Page
1
Service Sunday morning at eleven with Rev. J. E. Curry preaching on God s Answer to the World's Prayer. The note announces the Sabbath service and subject, inviting parishioners and the public to attend.
The Jamesburg Presbyterian Church posts two services with morning and evening sermons. Morning sermon titled Blessed are the meek as part of The Beatitudes series, evening message The Message of the Prophet Amos. A Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 and a harvest home supper on Wednesday August 21 with supper at 35 cents and music and good eats on church lawns hosted by the Ladies Aid Society.
Mrs. Alfred Rue aged 83 died at her new South Cranbury home after a peaceful morning, born Mary Ann Stultz in Cranbury. She leaves six children, with three living Maude Rue Henry Rue Archibald Rue and a son John who died saving his grandson from drowning others: Matthew died in Newark and Mrs Sadie Murray died in China. Funeral at her late home conducted by Rev J E Curry with interment in Brainerd cemetery. Her husband died in 1906.
Mrs Norton wife of Dr H G Norton of Trenton was in a crash when she jumped from a moving car heading toward Hightstown. She sustained a concussion of the brain though doctors hope for recovery.
John B. Dey a former Hightstown resident died in a New York hospital Sunday night at age 98 after years of failing health. He is survived by daughter Miss Jessie Dey of New York. Funeral services were held in New York with interment at Brainerd Cemetery Cranbury.
A parked car on Main street began to drift across to the right to let a passing auto go by. The approaching car also turned, resulting in a minor collision. Both vehicles were damaged but occupants were uninjured and taken to Dennis' garage for repairs. Prof. M S Farr of Princeton rode in one car with unnamed companion.
Dayton Embroidery Club members enjoyed an auto trip to Keansburg yesterday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J W Errickson and family, Mr and Mrs Wm M Cox, John and Celia Everett, Ray Snedeker, Mr and Mrs Harvey R Dey and others, plus many Mr and Mrs Petties and Beekman relations.
The home team meets American Bridge Company of Trenton tomorrow at 3 30 p m on the school grounds. The Bucks County League leaders boast victories over Bordentown and Cranbury. Seats will be provided for ladies and a large crowd is expected after last week’s solid turnout.
Henry N. Scott Welter Havers Earl Wilson Robert VanDenburg James VanDenburg W Edward Groves James Dey and Charles Morse lead a fishing party at Barnegat Bay for a two day trip with other participants noted.
Ellsworth E. Housman a 30 year old brakeman on the Jamesburg line was struck and killed by a Pennsylvania Railroad express at 7 45 AM on the curve between Sea Girt and Manasquan while coupling engine to cars. Coroner Albert W. Bennett of Belmar called. inquest possible. He leaves a widow and four children.
A fragment from the Cleveland Pain Dealer narrates a maritime peril on the Ark. A bull moose attempts to butt an elephant overboard prompting the skipper to check on Ham. The scene hints at a chaotic voyage with unusual animal clashes.
A unique Steinbach Store auction features Hadji Kurdoff Khan’s Persian rug collection. Miles R. Price hires Jacques Cohen to run the display sale at the Jersey Coast venue with rugs shown on the showroom floor and priced at 15 dollars nightly.
Residents and visitors share Sunday outings to Atlantic City and weekends with local families. Individuals listed include Dorrance, Johnson, Buckalew, Applegate, and Peppler families. Elsie Johnson becomes Farmers' Exchange bookkeeper. Other notes mention cement walks by T. B. Woolston and a pool table installation at Jerry Peterson’s Station place. Several families also spend Sundays in Asbury Park or with neighbors in Cranbury and New Brunswick.
Store goods for baby stores advertise Stork shoes with self soles and proper shapes for comfort. Items listed include sandals, moccasins, slippers, two qualities of Stork pants in three sizes, Stork bibs with pockets, and Stork sheeting priced per yard. Most prices shown as 0 to 50 cents, with close on Saturdays excepted.
We have long stated and reaffirm that No. 7 Coffee offers unmatched price, claims, and character. Buy a pound, brew properly, and drinkers will find it unusually satisfying.
Lindsay Scott of Temple Indiana says all medicine were as meritorious as Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy the world would be better off the suffering percentage would drop. For sale by All Dealers.
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