14 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1917
Page
1
Sunday church services announced for First Presbyterian Second Presbyterian and Schultz Memorial M E with topics The Anchors Which Hold The Laughter of God and Brinday evening Sowing in the Sea. A firewood warning and a fatal axe attack near Cranbury are reported with local responses and hospital transfer.
Members cashing checks at Steinbach's in Asbury Park receive a coupon for a drawing on December 24 at 8 80 P M. Three Liberty Loan Bonds valued at 4 percent will be awarded. The 20th number wins a $100 bond and the 35th and 80th numbers win $50 bonds each.
The Trenton Clothing Co. at 18-20 N Broad St invites visitors to bring packages for free wrapping while they shop for Christmas. Four floors fill with gifts for men youths and boys from overcoats to socks. Shoes are not stocked.
Church groups in Schultz Memorial and Oranbury prepare Christmas entertainments. First Church names a large committee for December 23 services while Second Church plans a December 21 event in the chapel. Light Bearers at Second Church meet December 16 with carols and readings led by Theodore Davison.
The Youth's Companion Practical Home Calendar gives a single page showing days of the current month and adjacent months. It blends beauty with utility and suits dining room decor. Available to subscribers who paid for 1918.
Mrs. E. Harder offers a varied assortment of handkerchiefs collars silk hose towels and cut glass perfect for Christmas gifts. Call to view the display and selections.
Charles E. Stults prominent in Hightstown died after surgery in Philadelphia's German Hospital. He was 58 and had served as postmaster and secretary of the Citizens Building and Loan Association. Funeral services were held in Cranbury with burial at Brainerd cemetery. Survived by wife and four children. His career spanned clerk, traveling salesman, and undertaker with partner John H. Allen. He also held roles on the borough council, board of education, and county committee.
New Jersey won the $60 gold prize at the New York Orchard Side Farm horticultural event defeating New York Connecticut and Rhode Island with 999 17 100 points. Orchard Side Farm dominated with 57 boxes 86 baskets 3 hampers 3 barrels and 30 plates plus multiple first premiums and cups. L Willard Minch was elected president and M A Blake named vice president as New Jersey looks toward future growth.
Parent-Teacher Association sets Tuesday December 18 at 3 80 o clock for meeting on school lunches and performances by Marion Hughes Gertrude Harder and Mildred Forman plus a Christmas entertainment Friday December 21 at 2 pm. Tardy lists by class and reminders for punctual attendance follow with many names and counts.
Promotion announces no purchase required for members of Christmas Savings Clubs to cash checks at StemBach Company in Asbury Park New Jersey regarding Liberty Loan Bonds.
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