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Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1914

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Week of Prayer Observed Across Cranbury Churches

Cranbury churches observe the Week of Prayer from Sunday January 4 to Saturday January 10. Services include Monday at First Church on Thanksgiving and Humiliation, Tuesday at First Church on The Church Universal, Wednesday at Second Church on Nations and Their Rulers, Thursday at Second Church on Missions, Friday at the Methodist church on Families and Colleges, and Saturday at the Methodist church on Home Missions and the Jews.

Cranbury Church Universal Methodist Church

First Presbyterian Church Sermons on Yesterday and Hope

Sunday services led by Rev. J. E. Curry include morning message Yesterday and To morrow from Phil 3 13 and an evening reflection The Peaceful Ending of Hopeful Lives from Luke 2 25 39. The date is January 4th.

J.E. Curry

Ladies Night at Apollo Lodge features banquet and social

Apollo Lodge F A M M will host a Ladies Night on Thursday evening January 15 with a banquet and social. The Social Club enjoyed New Year s Eve at Mr and Mrs Charles Hoffman s home as they sent off the old year and welcomed the new one.

Apollo Lodge, F.,& A. MM Charles T. Hoffman

Miss Perrine Entertains A Saturday Evening

Miss Perrine hosted a small gathering with cards and music on Saturday evening. Attendees included Miss Emma Mershon Miss Helen Butcher Miss Helen Murray Miss Olive Petty Miss Margaret Perrine Mr and Mrs Frank Perrine Mr William Roffman Mr Arthur Burroughs Mr David Lewis Mr Charles Butcher Mr Harold Menaugh Mr Waldo Perrine Mr Walter Applegate and Mr Charles Symmes.

Sara Perrine Emma Mershon Florence Perrine Bertha Applegate Helen Butcher Helen Murray Olive Petty Margaret Perrine Frank Perrine William Roffman Arthur Burroughs David Lewis Charles Butcher Harold Menaugh Waldo Perrine Walter Applegate Charles Symmes

Cranbury Volunteer Fire Department Incorporation

Selah Gulick of Pittsfield Mass recovered from illness with doctors optimistic. Cranbury volunteer fire department files incorporation at county clerk New Brunswick with trustees Harvey Dey Earl Wilson George Puersohner Jeremiah Murphy William Perrine Matthew Bue Clifford Chamberlain William Silvers Alex Applegate Joseph Wickoff Stanley Conover Raymond Bullwell William Johnson.

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Social Gathering Guests list from several New Jersey families

Mrs J E Bennett hosted a long list of relatives and friends including Hutchinsons Davys Bon Perrine and Grover families from Hightstown and Franklin Park. Augustus Conover hosted Croshaws Mount Major and others from Hightstown Bergen's Mills and Trenton with Stults Pullen and Chamberlin families in attendance.

J. E. Bennett James I Hutchinson James Edna Hutchinson Hightstown Samuel Bennett Abijah Applegate Charles Davison Gertrude Davys- Bon Bessie Perrine David Grover Augustus Conover William Croshaw George Croshaw Everett Elwood Croshaw John Mount Leslie Myron Croshaw Leon Mount Bergen’s Mills John Major Jonathan Major Clara Emma Major Franklin Park I. D. Barclay Barclay Elwood Major

Reading Circle Guest Day at Blizs Elva Chamberlin Home

The Reading Circle met Wednesday at Blizs Elva Chamberlin’s home with readings by Mrs. H C Symmes Mrs J D Chamberlin recitations by Miss Sara Perrine Miss Emma Mershon and Miss Clara Chamberlin Tea and wafers were served The tea was bought in Chinatown Cal by Miss Chamberlin during a summer visit. The Pioneer Grange held its annual officer election with A J Titue as Master Spencer Perrine Overseer W H Havens Lecturer and other officers named.

Reading Circle Blizs Elva Chamberlin H. C. Symmes J. D. Chamberlin Sara Perrine Emma Mershon Clara Chamberlin Chinatown Cal Chamberlin Charles Thomas Hallelujah Essiah Victor Sousas Band Uncle Sam Santa Claus

New Year Eve Social at Miss Olive Petty Home

Miss Olive Petty entertained many friends on New Years eve with cards and games for amusement. Guests included Misses Sara Perrine Emma Mershon Ethel Smock Elsie Bergen Bertha Applegate Ethel Cole Florence Perrine Helen Butcher Waldo Perrin David Lewis Arthur Burroughs William Hoffman Charles Butcher Rolland Dey Harold Menaugh Richard Thomas and Harold Jemison of Hights tows.

Emma Mershon Sara Perrine Florence Perrine Bertha Applegate Helen Butcher Ethel Smock Helen Murray Olive Petty Waldo Perrine Harold Menaugh Arthur Burroughs William Hoffman David Lewis Charles Symmes Elsie Bergen Ethel Cole Waldo Perrin Charles Butcher Rolland Dey Richard Thomas Harold Jemison Hightstows

Mrs Schultz Donates 15 Volumes to Cranbury Library

Mrs William T Schultz of New Bedford Massachusetts has given Cranbury Public Library a set of fifteen volumes titled The Worlds Wit and Humor reflecting her strong interest in the library.

William T. Schultz New Bedford Mass Cranbury Public Library

Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs Samuel Oehler

We thank friends for generosity and kindness after our recent loss by fire. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Oehler. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised for coughs and colds, said to have no opium or narcotics, pleasant to take, always cures, sold by all dealers.

Samuel Oehler

Triangle Club Dance at Odd Fellows Hall on Christmas Night

The Triangle Club held a social dance in Odd Fellows Hall on Christmas night with Crescent orchestra providing music. Attendees included Misses Emma Mershon Sara Perrine Bertha Applegate Sara Applepate Lizzie Perrine Mayme Appleget Mary Spauldin Florence Perrine Ethel Cole Marian Campbell Ethel Mount Hattie Lewis Olive Patty Helen Walker Ina Puerschner Mrs Raymond Wickoff and others.

Triangle Club Odd Fellows Hall Crescent Orchestra Emma Mershon Sara Perrine Bertha Applegate Sara Applepate Lizzie Perrine Mayme Appleget Mary Spauldin Florence Perrine Ethel Cole Marian Campbell Ethel Mount Hattie Lewis Olive Patty Helen Walker Ina Puerschner Mre Raymond Wickoff Messrs. C. Raymond Wicoff John Barlow Arthur Burroughs Raymond Lawrence Walter Applegate William Dey Claire Moore Carleton Campbell William Hoffman Waldo Perrine Mr. Kelly Mr. Applegate

Quiet December wedding at Universalist Church Hightstown

Miss Bessie G. Wyckoff and Charles Johnes Keeler wed at noon December 25 1913 in Hightstown in the presence of immediate families. The bride wore dark blue messaline. The Keeler couple are noted local prominent Universalist Church members. Borough Council of Hightstown held its annual organization meeting with Mayor Richard D. Norton taking the oath of office for two years and council members sworn in for terms of three years.

Universalist Church Hightstown Bessie G. Wyckoff George M. Wyckoff Charles Johnes Keeler M. G. Folsom Mre.Keeler Richard D. Norton George H. Franklins D. B. Thomas John W. Early J. W. Davison Joseph Schenck Greenville Wilson W. G. Riley George H. Franklin B. D. Thomas

Hightstown Grange Elects Officers for Ensuing Year

Hightstown Grange and Hightstown Lodge of Grangers elect new officers for the coming year. Key posts include Master George Davison Overseer J P Applegate Steward William Croshaw Assistant Steward William C Voorhees Lecturer Miss Mae Perrine Chaplain David G Allen Treasurer William N Cunningham Secretary Frank C Danser Financial Secretary George Forman Gate Keeper H H Deyceres Mrs George Davison Pomona Mrs William M Cox Flora Mrs George Forman Lady Assistant Steward Mrs William N Cunningham. In separate items Miss Phillips Webb picks violets for a friend. Floral decorations noted at D E Hutchinson home. Also a Burlesque show “The Girls from Joyland” at Chase's Broad St Theatre featuring Joe Adams Joe Burton and a stylish chorus.

Pioneer Grange A. J. Titue Spencer Perrine W. H. Havens David Dey Joseph Petty John B. Perrine Lemuel Stults J. Edward Chamberlin Samuel Perrine Farr Chamberlin Cerea John Ervin Pomona, Mra A. J. Titus Flora Lewis Chamberlin Luella Reynolds Hightstown Lodge of Grangers George Davison J. P. Applegate William Croshaw William C. Voorhees Mae Perrine David G. Allen William N. Cunningham Frank C. Danser George Forman H. H. Deyceres Pomona William Joyland Broad St Willams and Sullivan Joe Adams Joe Burton New York

New Building Lots Near Hightstown Sold to McCue

The James M. Davison farm on Freehold road near Hightstown, recently sold to C. T. McCue of New York, is being subdivided into five to fifteen acre lots for handsome residences to be built.

James M. Davison Hightstown C. T. McCue New York

Chronic Constipation Cured by Chamberlains Tablets

Brooklyn Mich resident P Fish credits Chamberlains Tablets with curing a five year severe constipation. Advertises sale through All Dealers.

Chamberlain P. Fish Brooklyn Mich

Stomach troubles ended for John R Barker of Battle Creek

A testimonial claims John R Barker of Battle Creek Michigan was troubled by heartburn indigestion and liver complaint until using Chamberlain's Tablets. He says his trouble was over and urges others to try the remedy. Sold by all dealers.

John R. Barker Battle Creek Mich Chamberlain

Flannelet for Warmth Promises Comfort in Cold Weather

Small ads describe flannelet garments sold in white and striped varieties with lace edging, feather stitching, and scalloped hems. Prices range from 50 cents to $1.50 with extra sizes and various trims, touting warmth, ease of wear, and comfort for women in cold weather.

Complete office outfits and furniture featured at Stoll stock

The ad describes Stoll stock expanding yearly to meet business needs. It highlights a full assortment of office supplies from steel pens to typewriters, including filing aids, loose leaf books, and a complete office outfit plus office furniture at its best.

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