17 Dec 1915
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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1915
Page
1
The morning service features Rev. Joseph E. Curry preaching on The Shepherds the Child and the Wise Men from Luke 2 and Matthew 2. The evening program presents The Christmas story in pictures using 50 colored slides.
Preaching by Rev. Warter Eling at Second Presbyterian Church on the theme The Fulness of the Time. The pastor's morning sermon centers on Christian revelation and timing.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the First Church will meet in chapel Sunday evening to discuss how the prophecy of the Angels Xmas Song may come true led by Alex S. Butcher.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Second Church reports a large corps of workers and says all orders for quilts or other work will be promptly filled, indicating strong activity and efficiency in their sewing projects.
The following officers for the ensuing year are named by the C. E Society of the First Presbyterian Church: President Chas. W. D. Symmes. vice president Charles Butcher. secretary Miss Lucile Chamberlin. treasurer Miss Margaret Curry. corresponding secretary Mise Gaura Scudder.
Sunday schools in Cranbury schedule Christmas entertainments across First Presbyterian on Friday December 21, Second Presbyterian on Thursday December 23, Methodist on Friday December 24. The J F F Club meets Monday December 20 at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Conover.
Local talent delivered a sketch at the Reading Circle Reception last week. Three elderly sisters were brilliantly portrayed by Miss Anna Chamberlin, Miss Clara Chamberlin, and Miss Margaret Curry, whose performances drew praise despite time limits.
J Ernest Laird and William J Dey acquire the Samuel E Dey Garage and business in Cranbury through Clifford G Brown agency. Possession will be taken January 1 1916.
An Irish orator from Philadelphia spoke at First Presbyterian chapel on Wednesday evening on Humbugs and Mossbacks. The lecture drew strong praise as one of Cranbury’s most eloquent addresses. the speaker’s broad knowledge impressed attendees. The Middlesex County December grand jury was sworn in Tuesday by Justice James J Bergen with Henry G Parker of New Brunswick named foreman and Alvah W Forman of Cranbury serving on the jury.
A snow storm with strong winds reached Cranbury after a sunny day delaying the 7 PM New York train. Dr Cairns, scheduled to lecture, was on the delayed train, and the Cranbury lecture was postponed until further notice.
Attendees H N Scott R P Stillwell Samuel Bennett Wm Russell Silvers A W Forman W Cole G B Mershon W H Havene D C Lewis William Gordon J J Bradley D W Clayton C R Wicoff Abram Voorhees and Harold Scott attended the basketball game at the Armory in Trenton between the Philadelphia and Trenton Shrivers.
Community editors urge readers to send items early in the week with Thursday afternoon as a firm deadline to ensure timely publication. In Cranbury Township Andrew Kane Jr and William Perrine, previously charged with threatening Mrs. Andrew Kane Sr, were released after grand jury declined to return bills.
December 18, 1915 Cranbury Press readers praised the December 10 issue as unusually fine for a country paper. A letter from William N. Stewart, president of the Trenton Ad Craft Club, lauded the paper’s makeup and potential advertising impact. The Reading Circle meeting at Mrs. J B Perrine’s featured Miss Ferree of Ardmore as guest speaker on Woman in the present war and Red Cross work, with songs and a Belgium souvenir from a burned church.
The roof of the Red Bank tabernacle hosting evangelist Bob Johnson’s revival caved in Monday night under heavy snow. No one was inside. a meeting for negroes was canceled due to the roof’s weakening. The structure, built for a six week campaign, cost 3500 dollars and seated about 2400.
Rev William J B Edgar admitted he was the speaker who had “hit the trail” at Billy Sunday revival services. The Sunday evening discourse drew one of the largest congregations at the Presbyterian Church as attendees heard of his experience and fear before confessing.
Crowded conditions may require opening another classroom and hiring a teacher. The board investigates options to keep costs down while continuing operations. A mimeograph machine was purchased and a suitable flag pole is being sought for the High School. Christmas vacation runs from December 28 to January 3.
Borough for years bore the cost of lighting the town clock in the First Baptist church steeple. After disputes over rates the lights were off, but a settlement allows reillumination so pedestrians can read the time at night.
Stein Bach promotes The Beautiful Store by the Sea offering a wide range of gifts for every family member this holiday season.
The annual fair under the Christian Endeavor Society featured piano selections by Mrs. Clarence Perrine and Mr. Arthur Burroughs. The snow themed booth sold knitted items and toiletries while candy, cakes, and holiday cards drew strong sales. over 30 pounds of candy and 40 quarts of Bruns ice cream were sold. Local residents attended, and church events and society meetings were noted along with a regular Washington Camp No 182 P.S. of A. gathering and officer nominations.
State Health figures show malaria deaths in New Jersey dropping from 431 in 1881 to 10 in 1914. The four year average 1879 to 1882 was 868, while 1911 to 1914 averaged 19.
The Board of Public Utility Commissioners ruled the Trenton and Mercer County Traction Corporation acted unjustly in stopping six tickets for twenty five cents and ordered the continued sale of the strip tickets in Trenton.
A playful compile of oddities notes President Wilson's tax ideas, mentions his son in law, Ernest Thompson Seton, and notes Vermont's dog that reportedly sleeps in a tree, with a wry suggestion about a dog wood tree.
The Dunham’s Christmas Stores report a record trade with a large sales force and abundant gift items gathered from ideal sources. They claim they can supply home furnishings and women’s wardrobe needs to the smallest child, urging readers to visit before Christmas.
The regular W. C. 7 U meeting gathered December 9 at Mrs. Samuel Perrine’s home with a large turnout. An after-dinner program featured “The Neglected Call” and “The Temperance Echo,” plus “Five Centa-a Glass” and a temperance sketch by local youths. A coronation tribute honored Madam Kaji Yajima and other dignitaries for service to temperance and religion.
Hightstown Borough pursues multiple new manufacturing plants with strong prospects for locating several industries and boosting local employment.
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