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Newspaper

Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1922

Page

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Churches Schedule and Activities Mentioned Sunday Services

The article lists Sunday School and worship times for First Presbyterian and Second Presbyterian, notes preaching by Dr. Charles Everett in pastor's absence, and announces August prayer meeting cancellations. It also covers Schultz Memorial M E service times, a Miss Ethel Snedeker class outing to Asbury Park, and Mrs. Forman’s composition performed at Ocean Grove.

Charles Everett Belmar A. G. Hagaman Swedesboro Ethel Snedeker Asbury Park

Gladioli Exhibits Set by Barrett & Son in Boston Bronx

H. M. Barrett of Barrett & Son will display choice gladioli at the Gladioli Show in Boston on Saturday and Sunday. He will then exhibit at the Bronx show in New York the following weekend. Barrett & Son ship thousands of flowers daily. The Applegarth farm is now among the show locations in this region.

H. M. Barrett Barrett & Son Boston Mass Bronx New York Applegarth

Food Sale by Second Church Ladies in Chapel

The ladies of the Second Church announce a Food Sale in the Chapel next Friday afternoon August 18 from 3 to 5. Bread pies cake cottage cheese and a speciality choice cake will be available. The sale moves to Friday afternoon for greater convenience instead of Saturday.

Cow fatally gored farmhand on Mc Clure's farm

On George Mc Clure's farm at Nearestwood a cow swung its head to drive away flies and gore to the abdomen of Peter Johnson a farm hand. He died before aid could reach him.

George McClure Nearestwood Peter Johnson

Princeton Professor's Daughter Dies After Yosemite Fall

Miss Elizabeth Jones daughter of Professor W. P. Jones of Princeton University died in Yosemite Valley when she slipped and fell into the Merced River. Her father, who accompanied her, narrowly avoided the same fate while attempting to rescue her.

Elizabeth Jones W. P. Jones Princeton University Yosemite Valley Merced River Miss.Jones

Man Held on Manslaughter Charge After Roosevelt Car Crash

Andrew Christiansen of Roosevelt New Jersey faced Judge Daly on a 3000 bail set Monday for manslaughter in the death of Max Kaiek. The collision occurred on Pierce avenue Roosevelt Saturday night. A Roosevelt patrolman and Christiansen's wife were in the car. After taking Kaiek to Perth Amboy City Hospital where he died Christiansen surrendered to Police Chief Harrington.

Andrew Christiansen Roosevelt N. J Daly Max Kaiek Christiansen Pierce Avenue Kaiek Perth Amboy City Kailek Harrington

Narrow escape for Henry W Brown in potato wagon mishap

Henry W Brown narrowly escaped serious injury while carting potatoes near the Brick yards. The wagon slipped into a ditch as he turned to avoid a truck, causing shoulder ligament tears and bruises. X rays showed no broken collarbone and he is not in serious condition.

Henry W., Brown Mr. Brown

Studebaker year sales push in local ad pledge

A. W. Forman is named resident salesman for Studebaker cars in this area. A full page advertisement in today’s Press promotes the car model and invites readers to see Forman and place orders for a new Studebaker.

A. W. Forman Studebaker

Four Year Old Boy Killed In Auto Accident

Norman Breese four years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Grover C Breese, near Dutch Neck, was crushed by his father's new Chevrolet sedan after sitting on the running board despite warnings. He died at St Francis Hospital in Trenton from internal injuries. The tragedy occurred Sunday afternoon as the father prepared to back the car, the child then being fatally injured. The bereaved family, with several other children, faced the loss.

Norman Breese Grover C Breese Dutch Neck St. Francis Hospital Trenton Breese Norman Silvers Hightstown West Clarence J. Slack Breeses

Revival Opened Sunday at Sutphin Grove Hightstown

The annual Negro Camp Meeting revival opened Sunday in Sutphin's Grove Hightstown under St James A M E church. The event runs through August 27 with three Sunday services and one each evening. Notable speakers include Rev W H Head Bishop Vanderhorst Gatlin Stiles Boyd Pierson Frazier Spearman Yemnens.

Sutphin’s Grove Hightstown St. James A. M. E East W. H. Head New Brunswick District J. Francis Vanderhorst P.E S. A. Gatlin Joseph Stiles D. D S. T. Boyd B. D J. A. Pierson J. E. Frazier

Nolan Birthday Party Honors Cranbury Resident

Mr and Mrs John Nolan of Cranbury entertained Saturday for Mr Nolans sixty first birthday anniversary Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Van Horn and Harold Hunt of New York Mr and Mrs Frank Gross of Beleview NJ Mr and Mrs Jesse Hoft of Newark Mr and Mrs Chris Marciante of Trenton Jack and Edna Nolan of Cranbury

John Nolan Cranbury Nolan Charles van Horn Harold Hunt New York Frank Gross Beleview N. J Jesse Hoft Newark Chris Marciante Trenton Jack Edna Nolan

Plan for New Princeton Library on Industrial Relations

Princeton University announces the establishment of an industrial relations library to provide comprehensive information on the human factor in industry. John Grier Hibben, the university president, says the project will cost about sixty thousand dollars over five years with John D. Rockefeller Sr. named as guarantor. Dr. Robert V. Foster, economics professor, will lead the library.

Princeton University John Grier Hibben John D. Rockefeller, Sr Robert V. Foster Princeton

Baseball Saturday results from Hamilton Square area

Baseball results show Hamilton Square 4 Cranbury 0 Yardville 2 Alewtown 1 Freehold 3 Hightstown 1.

Standings and Saturday Schedule in Thams League

Standings show Hightstown 8 4 667 Freehold 8 4 667 Yardville 6 6 500 Allentown 5 7 412 Cranbury 5 7 412 Hamilton Square 5 7 412 Freehold tied Hightstown after a Saturday game. Yardville defeated Allentown. Hamilton Square beat Cranbury. Allentown Cranbury and Hamilton Square tied for standings. Saturday schedule lists Yardville at Cranbury Allentown at Freehold Hightstown at Hamilton Square.

THAMS L. PC Hightstown Freehold Yardville Allentown Cranbury Hamilton Square

Reverend W. J. B. Edgar Funeral in Jamesburg

Rev. W. J. B. Edgar former Jamesburg Presbyterian pastor died of heart disease while walking with his daughters in Wildwood. Born in Jersey City and Princeton educated he led churches in Philadelphia and Titusville before serving Jamesburg and was buried in Fernwood Cemetery. He leaves three sons and his two daughters Louise and Gertrude.

W. J. B. Edgar Jamesburg Jamesburg Presbyterian Church Wildwood Louise Gertrude Edgar Mr.Edgar First United Presbyterian Church Philadelphia Princeton University Wiliam J. B. Edgar, Jr Marshall Malcom Edgar Edgar Fernwood Cemetery Jamcesbureg J. E. Curry First Presbyterian Church Cranbury Howard van Dyke William H. Brooks C. M. Davison Cornelius Vanderhoof J. L. Suydam William Forman J. Edmund Marryott Fernwood

Pioneer musician Professor Albert Winkler dies in Trenton

Professor Albert Winkler a pioneer of high musical standards in Trenton died early Sunday at McKinley hospital after several weeks illness. He led bands for the Seventh and Second Regiments New Jersey National Guard and directed Cres cent Patrol concerts. He organized bands for S&J Michael's Orphanage Hopewell and composed march numbers including The Silver Jubilee and The Salute to Trenton.

Albert Winkler Trenton McKinley Hospital Winkler California The Shriners Band of Crescent Patrol San Francisco New Jersey National Guard Taylor Opera House Crescent Patrol S&j. Michael's Hopewell Quincy O. Gilmore Welling G. Sickel

Wardens Warn Against Dogs Running at Large

Game wardens in every county warn dog owners that it is unlawful to let dogs roam in fields or woods except during open quail or rabbit seasons. Penalties of 20 dollars apply per offence. Training in the field is allowed only if dogs remain under control and do not run free.

Cranbury Police Warn Speeding Motorists on Main Street

Constable John Martin and his assistant Adam Muller kept busy Sunday warning motorists using the Main Street as a speedway. Martin warned lawbreakers they would face harsher penalties for a second offence.

John Martin Adam Muller Martin

Gebhardt Seeks Re election To New Brunswick Board

Fred Gebhardt of New Brunswick a former Republican Freeholder seeks re election this fall after circulating petitions. Gebhardt served as freeholder from 1918 to 1921 and was renominated in last year’s primaries. Coroner John V Hub bard of New Brunswick is named as the party choice for Surrogate on the Republican ticket. William A Spencer of Perth Amboy announces candidacy for Surrogate on the Republican slate.

Fred Gebhardt New Brunswick Board of Freeholders Mr. Gebhardt John V. Hubbard William A. Spencer Perth Amboy

Truck Driver Freed After Entanglement With Tree

Charles Fertitta 22 of Astoria was pinned between a heavy truck and a tree when the vehicle skidded off an embankment on the Bordentown to Columbus road. Firemen state police and Robbins garage workers used cables to steady the machine while the tree was felled to release him. He suffered a broken jaw and badly mashed arms with facial lacerations. He was en route to New York from Hammonton with a fruit-laden truck and the vehicle was badly damaged.

Charles Fertitta Astoria L. I Bordentown Columbus Fertitta New York Hammonton Delaware Fire Company Robbins Garage

Tariff Debate: Walsh Says Tax Affects Every American

The New York Journal cites Senator Walsh of Massachusetts arguing the new tariff taxes every person in America about 1815 dollars while warning the risk of mass unemployment from European competition. He favors protection for steel despite alleged injustices to many workers, deeming tariff essential to national industry.

United States Walsh Massachusetts America China New York Journal

Budding Fruit Trees in August Guide

The horticultural department of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station advises budding apples peaches and other fruit trees from now through September. It details selecting bud sticks cutting the stock with a T shaped incision tying tightly with raffia and waiting about two weeks for union with the stock.

Horticultural Department The New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station

Also Mentioned on This Page

First Presbyterian Second Presbyterian R. R. Forman Young Peoples Ocean Grove Mellor Criterion Quartette Baseball Alewtown Mabel Harris A. H. Harris Anna Charles Jeanette Charles Petty Second Presbyterian Cemetery A. S. Cole, Son & Co Prof. Winkler Cranbury Police News Arch Preserver Shoes Arch Preserver State St Trenton, N. J Kodak New Jersey E. State Street Trenton, Ni J Palm Beach Daniel Block
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