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Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1917

Page

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First Presbyterian Church Activities and Notices

Church announcements list preaching topics by Rev. J. E Curry and Rev. Warren Elsing for Sunday services. Evening message titled The Treasuries of the Snow. Church groups including C E Society, Reading Circle, and Woman's Foreign Missionary Society schedule meetings for February and March with hosts and topics in Korea and Japan. A midwinter Reading Circle reception, Pioneer Grange meeting, and club socials are noted along with a festive birthday gathering for Rudolph Perrine and a Parent-Teachers Association meeting with speakers from Hightstown.

Warren Elsing Christ J. E Curry Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the First Church Korea Samuel Perrine Mary Edsall Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Reading Circle Mfra H. Perrine

Mr. Cox Surprised At Birthday Dinner

A dinner party was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Cox for their son Charles birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cox and daughter Ethel Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cox and son Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Griggs and family Miss Eden Hutton and Mr. and Mrs. Wm M Cox.

Wm Cox Charles Charles Cox Ethel Fred Cox Nelson Raymond Griggs Misa Eden Hutton Wm. M. Cox Hutton Warren Hutton Alex. Applegate Edward Pullen Ernest Laird Harry Mount Hen. Scott Kathryn Marion Scott Eva Edna Grace Hutton Helen Engle Joseph Cleary Nelson Cox Lillian Jason

Mrs Bradley Injured In Trenton Sightseeing Crash

Mrs J J Bradley suffered severe facial cuts and painful injuries after a sleet slicked collision near Mercer ville. She and husband traveled to see Sarah Bernhardt and were damaged when Mr Bradley misread a sign. One man died and another may lose a leg in a separate trolley crash on the Trenton line amid heavy fog.

J. J. Bradley Gince Mr. Bradley Trenton Sarah Bernhardt Mercer County Traction Corporation Providence Line Road Bartley Schenck Lawrenceville

Silver Medal Contest At First Presbyterian Chapel

An unusual Monday evening contest in the First Presbyterian chapel features eight boys competing for the W C T U Silver Medal. Participants include Stanley Barclay Banks Stahl Edward Schnell Irving Bennett Franklin B Scott Redford Bradley Donald Campbell Harvey Wicoff. Temperance songs, an address by Miss Elfreth state W C T U president, a silver offering and social hour conclude.

First Presbyterian Stanley Barclay Banks Stahl Edward Schnell Irving Bennett Franklin B. Scott Redford Bradley Donald Campbell Harvey Wicoff Miss Elfreth

Dinner in New Brunswick honors Assemblyman Edgar

Large attendance at a Middlesex County Local Option League testimonial dinner in New Brunswick Friday night. Speeches inspired strong enthusiasm among attendees from the region including E. S. Barclay Geo B Mershon H J Butcher D C Mershon W H Havens Russell Spratford Clifton Stults David Griggs Albert Grover LeRoy Scott and Henry Conover.

New Brunswick Middlesex County

Chamberlin-Wilson Engagement Noted In Brief

Engagement announced for D. Farr Chamberlin son of Mr and Mrs Lewis H Chamberlin Cranbury to Miss Elizabeth Wilson of Brooklyn. The notice lists families and locations in a concise society item.

D. Farr Chamberlin Lewis

Dairy Inspections Planned For Hightstown Milk Supply

The local Board of Health will inspect dairies in the Hightstown area at various times to improve supply and publish each dairy’s record. The State Department of Health cooperates to ensure only milk meeting state standards is sold.

Hightstown Board of Health State Department of Health

Miss Anna Drumm and George Conway Wed at St Anthony's

Miss Anna E Drumm daughter of Mrs Martha A Drumm of West Freehold and George A Conway son of Mr and Mrs George Conway of Hightstown were quietly married at St Anthony's church with Rev Father Conwiay officiating. The couple, joined by cousin Mary Devlin and brother Charles B Conway, left after a wedding breakfast for a short trip. They will reside in Hightstown after returning. Conway works for the Pennsylvania Railroad.

Anna E. Drumm Martha A. Drumm West Freehold George A. Conway George Conway Hightstown St. Anthony’s Church Father Conwiay Mary Devlin Charles B. Conway Highietown Conway The Pennsylvania Railroad Company

Wilson Darnell and James Wilson wed in Hightstown Baptist

Miss Helen Marie Darnell daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Howard Darnell of Philadelphia and James Applegate Wilson son of Mr and Mrs William E Wilson of Cranbury were married at the Hightstown Baptist Church The ceremony was by Rev Charles K Newell assisted by Dr William A Stanton The bride wore white satin with seed pearls a court train and Grecian veil The bridal party included Miss Madeline Totten maid of honor and Miss Elizabeth R Darnell Miss Helen R Arrowsmith and others The couple will honeymoon in Bermuda and live near Cranbury after April 1

Helen Marie Darnell Howard Darnell Philadelphia James Applegate Wilson William E. Wilson Cranbury Hightstown Baptist Church Charles K. Newell Allentown William A. Stanton George W. Darneil Tren Madeline Totten Robbinsville Elizabeth R. Darnell Trenton Helen R. Arrowsmith D. Farr Chamberlin William A. Taylor Spafford W. Mount Hightstown H. Kenneth Marriott New York Carroll Barclay N .C. Schlottman Mrs. Wilson Bermuda Mr. Wilson

Fire destroys Unionist Gazette plant in Somerville building

A six forty five fire in Somerville rear of the Unionist Gazette office spread to adjoining rooms. Raritan and Bound Brook departments aided as crews fought to save the structure. The blaze ruined presses linotypes and decades of records, plus a photo gallery and nearby stores on the ground floor.

Unionist Gazette Somerville Raritan Bound Brook Unionist,Gazette Mergenthaler Unionist-Gazette The Whig Unionist W. H. Parry A. Kinney

Savings Bank in Hightstown Public Schools

Mothers Club of Hightstown plans a Savings Bank program in public schools next week modeled after Trenton schools. Pupils deposit pennies and larger sums with teachers, earning pass books once they reach eight dollars, signaling strong support from students and parents.

Mothers’ Club of Hightatown Trenton

Utah Takes Step Toward Prohibition as Dry Wave Grows

The U S Supreme Court ruling on Webb Kenyon spurs states to tighten liquor laws. Utah introduces a sweeping prohibitory bill urged by Governor Simon Bamberger, aiming to make the state dry and possibly the twenty fourth. Other states including Florida Indiana Wyoming New Mexico inch toward constitutional or statutory prohibition amid rising anti saloon sentiments.

Supreme Court of the United States Utah Simon Bamberger Florida Indiana Anti-Saloon League and Dry Federation Goodrich Wyoming E.C. DeBaca New Mexico

Kodakers Welcome Outdoors Early Spring Shoots

Kodakers in late winter and spring enjoy outdoor scenes before foliage. Snow scenes are beautiful and rich in detail. Own a camera and enjoy unlimited pleasure with cameras from 75c. Mail us your films for developing and printing.

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Jericho Second Presbyterian Co. BE Society C. E. Society of the First Church Home Mission Boards Bertha Applegate Missionary Societies F. A. Brown J. F. F. Club Albert C. Grover Corona Club Rhoda Dorrance Pioneer Grange Rudolph Perrine George M. Perrine Leslie Perrine Albert Barclay Bergen Petty Enos Hutchinson William Schenck Newell Davis Roland Clayton Franklin Scott Emergon Barcalow Alfred Bennett Marvin Bennett Harold Polhemus Ernest Perrine Parent-Teachers Parent-Teachers Association Rivenburg Dickingon Mr. Cox Second Presbyterian Chapel Mary Spaulding Hattie Lewis Sara Applegate Charles Groves Raymond Lawrence Cranbury Orchestra Conway-Drumm W. A. Stanton Kodakers Stoll's E. State St. Trenton, N. J Benjamin and Donnelly Nes Kw. EA Taylor Opera House Stores Trenton, N. J A. F. Williams Whitefiin Trenton Williams East State Street R.A. Donnelly R. A. Donnelly State Street Broad Specia Mackinaws Great Re Andise Eavy Daniel Block Clothing CO Washington Market Building
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