Church notices and local life events in Cranbury area
The column lists church services at First and Second Presbyterian churches with morning and evening programs led by Rev. Curry and Rev. Hising, a missionary lecture on The Women of the Orient, and a Billy Sunday meeting reservation for Cranbury residents. It notes a Swans contribution of corn, a Stitch and Chatter Club meeting, an engagement announcement for Naomi Cubberley, a bicycle collision involving Charles Groves and Joslyn, and obituaries for Charles Selover and Rebecca Miller with brief funeral details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Joseph B. Curry
Rebecca Miller
Philadelphia
Henry Miller
Rebecca Reigley
Princeton
Penns Neck Baptist Church
W. E. Foote
Penns Neck
A. 8. Cole
New Years Parties At Chamberlins And Local Socials
Mr and Mrs Joseph C Chamberlin will host New Years entertainment inviting listed family friends including John and Rosella Perrine and Miss Ella Chamberlin. Cranbury social ties include several households and homes in the area. Noted illnesses include David Lewis, Frank Reed’s recovery, and ongoing cage treatments described as progressing as well as expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph C. Chamberlin
John Chamberlin
Lucila
Douglars Chamberlin
Alvah Forman
Archie
Helen
Mildred Forman
Lemuel Stults
Ernest Stults
Gladys
Clarence Perrine
Rosella
R. Ella Chamberlin
John B. Dorrance
John Jr
Cranbury
Week of Prayer Peace and Unity Services In Town
Town churches host a four day Week of Prayer with Methodist Presbyterian and Second Presbyterian offerings. Leaders include Rev Z W Wells Rev Warren Elsing Rev Joseph E Curry and Rev Wallace MacMullen D D as services cover peace Unity education family youth and social reform with evening sermons and daily themes. Cranbury Press billing note follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Z. W. Wells
Peace International
I Tim
Warren Elsing
W. Wells
All Missionary Societies
Joseph E. Curry
First Presbyterian Church
Second Presbyterian Church
T Tim
Wallace MacMullen
J Van Dyke Perrine Jr Prize Winner in Potato Essay
Cranbury youth J Van Dyke Perrine Jr wins one prize in an essay contest on How I Made My Crop of Potatoes. He reports a tenth acre yield of 20 bushels with 25 marketable and notes costs and profit of 11.18, plus a prior exhibit at a farmers picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. van Dyke Perrine Jr
Cranbury
America
British Isles
Plenty of Presents for Jamesburg Boys
Christmas Day at the Home for Boys brought an all day observance with gifts for boys in State care. Each cottage featured a large decorated tree and a grand noon meal arranged under Captain and Mrs Richard J. Drever. An entertainment followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard J. Drever
Washington Camp No 182 Dayton NJ Meeting Reminder
Members of Washington Camp No 182 Dayton NJ are called to meet in Lodge room 430 at 5 PM Tuesday January 11. They will take the trolley to Trenton for a Sunday revival service at the Tabernacle with nearby fraternal societies. Each member should bring a male friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbury Press
Trenton
the Tabernacle
Standard Oil to Install New Tanks at Hightstown Site
The Standard Oil Company at Hightstown has bought a one acre parcel with option on a second acre for a district supply station. Large oil tanks are expected to be erected to serve stores and garages, reducing daily hauling between distant tanks and the present facilities. Princeton Checks Epidemic of Grip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
Hightstown
Princeton
University
College
McClenaghan
Diary in 1916 Promises Pleasure and Profit
A diary keeps personal activities and world events in view. With a broad vision, one records moments likely to shape 1916, making the diary both enjoyable and potentially profitable.
Calendar and book sale notes from 1916 catalog
A brief line notes pricing from 10 cents to 2 dollars for calendars of 1916 and various blank books for business and personal use.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Hising
Co. E. Society
Christian Endeavor Society of the First Church
J. F. Curry
Billy
Everett
Swan Committee
Stitch and Chatter Club
Miss Bessie
Burroughs
William P. Cubberley
Howeville
Naomi
J Coleman
Clarkeville
N. J
Anto
Charles Groves
Mr. Joslyn
Prudential Insurance
Hightetown
Charles Selover
Newark
Brainerd
New Years
Week OF Prayer
J. van Dyke Perrine, Jr
Bastedo-Burch
Gottlieb J. Burch
Anna Christina Burch
Walter Bastedo
J. Webster Bastedo
Dayton
William A. Stanton
Hightstown Baptist Church
Kathryn M. Burch
Hammill Chamberlin
New Brunswick
Emma K. Reppe
George J. Buroh
van Dyke &Conover
Monmouth Junction
Jamesburg Boys
Washington Camp No
Dayton, N. J
Trenton, N. J
Donnelly’s
DPD
B. V
Patrick
Fred’k W. Donnelly Co
Gall
First National Bank
A. F. Williams
East State Street
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