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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1913
Page
1
The pastor Rev. C. L. Ebel delivers morning message The Voyage of Life and evening program David and Goliath at the Methodist Church highlighting biblical themes and spiritual guidance for attendees.
On Sunday morning seven a communion service completed a ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church. Mary Hutchinson joined on profession of faith and new members by letter included Mr and Mrs Gideon Applegate from Princeton Church Mr and Mrs Frank Coward from Dutch Neck and Mr and Mrs Jeremiah Williamson from Camden.
The Circle held a Wednesday meeting featuring Mrs. W H Johnson and several speakers on returning to simple living. Members read papers and sang. demonstrations on housekeeping added to home maker comfort. The group voted 16 to 6 to join the State Federation of Woman's Clubs.
The Willing Workers Mission Band will gather in the Fire Presbyterian chapel Sunday afternoon. Members should bring their mite boxes. Leslie Perrine and Milton Vanderveer lead the program with songs and prayers, poems, talks on China, and a Washington's Birthday wish.
Mr and Mrs Lewis D Stults announce the marriage of their daughter Laura May Stults to Edward C Hutchinson of Hightstown on February fifth. The ceremony occurred at 7380 o clock Wednesday evening at the First Presbyterian manse performed by Rev J E Curry.
Burglars broke in at the Cranbury Post Office last Friday evening forcing open the back door and stole 3500 Postal Cards. They also entered N. F. Clayton drug store nearby but took only a small cash amount.
A Manufacturers Sale will be held at the Methodist Church from February 19 to 22. Goods include fancy work and groceries donated by Cranbury firms. Clam chowder ice cream and cake will be served nightly with entertainment. Proceeds benefit the church.
The Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg hosts a Ye Olde Colonial Supper on February 21, 1918 at 5:80 PM offering a goodly meal for 35 cents and selling homemade sweets aprons and Milady's Needle works. Admission tickets cost 10 cents and may be redeemed for ice cream. Grande Dames and Squires will greet attendees and sing old time songs.
Mr and Mrs Willis Applegate hosted a pleasant card party on Wednesday evening with guests including Mr and Mrs Charles Cox, Mr and Mrs Furman Stout, Mr and Mrs M M Griggs, Mr and Mrs Raymond Griggs, Mr and Mrs David M Griggs, Mr and Walter McDougall, Mr and Mrs Harvey Reese, and Mr and Mrs George Perrine.
Matthew G Rue aged 69 died at his Newark home last Thursday January at 380. He was born in Cranbury and lived there until moving to Rahway then Newark. Survived by wife, a son Edmund Rue, two married daughters, brother William E Rue of Cranbury, sister Elizabeth Babley of Plainsboro. Father Edmund S Rue 94 living in Freehold. Funeral from Newark home Saturday with interment in Newark.
Mrs. Farr fifty of Lincoln Avenue Jamesburg died at home after a long history of apoplexy. She was found unconscious Wednesday and died hours later, possibly from another stroke. Funeral at her home this afternoon with Rev Samuel J McClenaghan officiating. interment Fernwood Cemetery.
Walter H Havens a Pioneer Grange No 1 lecturer has arranged a special entertainment for the Grange meeting on Tuesday evening February 11 the program starts at nine with refreshments served at ten A S Reed Master has named yearlong committees including Refreshments Mrs John Ervica Mrs David Griggs Mrs Reuben Reynolds Mrs John Everett Mrs George B Ely Entertainment Mrs John B Perrine Mrs Walter Havens Mrs W H Johnson Finance D W Clayton H J Butcher Charles C Groves Relief Mr and Mrs Harvey Dey Mr and Mrs Walter Scott Mr and Mrs Lewis Chamberlin Standing Lemuel Stults
Rudolph and Ernest Perrine, sons of Mr. and Mrs. George M. Perrine, own an alligator brought from Jacksonville Florida by their uncle H. Polhemus of Hightstown who has just returned from a Southern trip. The new treasure is named Jack.
Mr and Mrs Walter Leming of Allentown announce the arrival of a daughter named Margery Mabel Leming on Saturday February 1 Mrs Leming formerly Miss Lizzie Thomas daughter of Mr and Mrs William Thomas of Applegarth.
Albert McNamee, Plainsboro hotel keeper, lost his barn in a Saturday morning fire. The blaze caused about 3000 dollars in damage, partly insured, with a horse perishing and machinery seven sets of harness and feed destroyed. McNamee discovered the fire on returning home and neighbors aided the effort.
The Christian Endeavor Society hosts a Valentine Social in the chapel on Thursday evening February 13. All local youths are invited. attendees must wear a Valentine emblem or face a fine. A St Valentine Post Office will exchange Valentines with special stamps for sale. The organizing committee includes Mrs Jane Dey, Russell Mershon, Miss Bertha Applegate, Miss Elizabeth Davison, Miss Bessie Perrine, Miss Laura Scudder, Willard Applegate, and Charles V. D. Symmes.
At Middlesex Lodge No. 90 I O F meeting on Monday evening four new members were initiated Raymond Wicoff Alex Applegate George Hickey and Andrew Harris Peter Rathgeber of Newark attended as a visitor in the gathering
A surprise party was given last Friday evening in honor of the seventh wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Scott. The event, organized by Mr. and Mrs. John D. Bennett, featured cards as the main entertainment and refreshments for guests including Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Grover, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Clayton, and many others from the community.
James O'Neil remains confined to bed after a fall yesterday afternoon. His children found him unconscious between his house and store, carried him inside, and Dr. H. C. Symmes revived him. He is resting comfortably today.
A bill before the legislature would impose a 1 percent tax on bank capital, surplus and undivided profits in Middlesex County. The change follows New York style taxation and would add about $18,170 annually to county income from banks with $1,817,000 in capital stock and profits.
The Yard Aprons unveil a new line praised for beauty and perceived value. Prices are noted as favorable and the range appears larger than the usual assortment.
The ad lists sheer and plain lawn ruffles with pockets and hemstitched borders. Embroidered and pocketed options appear with lace edges, stripes, plaids, and clusters, offered in several price points from 25 cents to 1 dollar fifty.
A five cent booklet from the Bible and Tract Society claims hell is not eternal punishment but the tomb and grave. It argues Jesus redeems via death and resurrection, offering a resurrection hope for church and world. Order from 17 Hicks Street Brooklyn, N Y.
An old advertisement claims Dr King’s New Discovery soothes irritated throats and lungs. It stops chronic hacking coughs and tickling throat sensations and supposedly tastes pleasant. Sold at N. F. Clayton’s for immediate relief.
Sale ad lists suits and overcoats with marked prices and final sale figures. Examples include $12.00 to $6.85, $15.00 to $9.45, $18 and $20 to $12.45, and $25.00 to $15.85.
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