The Churches Plan Service At Several Congregations
Sunday meetings will mark attendance at Trenton churches with Rev. Wells, Rev. Elsing, and Rev. Curry scheduled at the Second, First, and Methodist churches respectively. The Woman's Home Missionary Society will meet at 3 PM. Reading Circle, Corona Club, and Social Club gatherings are set for January 12 to 13, with more events planned through January 19. Cranbury residents feature Miss Clementine Lewis resigning, John H. Barclay’s world prize win, and a safety robber attempt at Jamesburg and Davison offices. A St. Petersburg trip is noted for Cranbury families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Warren Elsing
J. E. Curry
Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the Second Church
Solia J Rue Pat dies at 68 in Cranbury
Solia J Rue Pat of Cranbury died January 2 aged 68. Survived by husband William A Pat and Wak children Nell Briton Charles Rue Clarence Grover Albert Grover Lizzie Rue Herman Rue and siblings Charles Dey Virginia Parr. Funeral held Wednesday at home with Rev Z W Wells, burial in Brainerd Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solia J’rue
William A. Pat
Cranbury
Nell Briton
Srenton
Charles Rue
Plainsboro
Clarence Grover
Hightstown
Albert Grover
Cranbury Neck
Harvey Grover
Lizzie Rue
Herman Rue
New Brunawick
Charles Dey
Ely Perrine, Noted Local Figure, Dies at 76 Near Cranbury
Ely Perrine of Cranbury area died at his home Tuesday at age 76. Survived by sister Mrs Rebecca Duncan and three daughters Mrs James Dey Mrs D C Mershon both of Cranbury and Mrs Winfield Lee of Hamilton Square. Born Cranbury Neck he ran a wheelwright shop near Cranbury. Funeral held today at Platerinehe in Brainerd? community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely Perrine
Cranbury
Rebecca Duncan
Mr. Perrine
James Dey
Mra
D C. Mershon
Winfield Lee
Hamilton Square
Cranbury Neck
Aud Platerinehe
Brainerd
Wedding of Miss Pittman to Winfield Stahl at Trinity church
Miss Martha B. Pittman of Trenton married Winfield Stahl of Cranbury Sunday afternoon at Trinity M. E. Church. Rev. Charles H. Elder officiated with Richard W. Taylor as a guest couple. Witnesses included Miss Catherine Holcombe Miss Caroline Elder James Closson Thomas Farrell and Peter E. Arnold. A reception followed at 600 Franklin Street Trenton. The couple will reside in Cranbury in a newly furnished home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha B. Pittman
Trenton
Winfield Stahl
Cranbury
Trinity M. E. Chaureb
Charles H. Elder
Richard W. Taylor
Catherine Holcombe
Caroline Elder
Camden
James Closson
Thomas Farrell
Peter E. Arnold
Franklin Street
Errickson-Larrison Wedding Ties Perrineville and Sharon Area
Miss Carolyn Errickson of Perrineville wed Wilbur Stelle Larrison near Sharon Station on December 22. The ceremony was led by Rev. James W. Van Dyke with Rev. O. H. Bloomater assisting. Bridesmaid Ella Errickson and best man James G Appleget attended. Kathryn Errickson played the wedding march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Errickson
Albert E. Errickson
Perrineville
Wilbur Stelle Larrison
Sharon Station
James W. van Dyke
Cranbury
O. H. Bloomater
Perrineville Presbyterian Church
Ella Errickson
James G Appleget
Dutch Neck
Hardware firm change at Hightstown marks new partnership
The Hightstown hardware firm shifts from Perrine & Mason to Perrine & Priory as of January first. Mr. Mason returns to farming, owning a premier local farm. J. Albert Priory, formerly of Trenton and a recent Peddie Institute graduate, will take over Mason’s role after holding a key position at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hightstown
Perrine & Mason
Perrine & Priory
Mason
William N. Cunningham
J. Albert Priory
Trenton
Peddie Institute
Paxton Named Jamesburg Postmaster After Rivalry
Charles E. Paxton will receive the appointment as Jamesburg's next post master after a bitter contest with Elmer D. Diblin. Diblin and Paxton battled politically while both sides pushed influence and a $1600 annual salary. Instrumental in the selection, ex Assemblyman John P Kirkpatrick reportedly sacrificed a term to secure Paxton, who is uncle to Charles E. Paxton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Paxton
Jamesburg
Washington, D. C
Paxton
Elmer D. Diblin
John P Kirkpatrick
Contract Awarded for Cranbury Turnpike Section Two
The Board of Freeholders awarded the second Cranbury turnpike section to Liddle and Pfeiffer of Perth Amboy for 115 444.90. The five mile route runs from Kingston lane to Plainsboro. Andrew Ely, chairman, introduced the resolution as the Public Utility Commission advised repairs to planking on the Woodbridge bridge and the matter was referred to County Engineer Alvin Fox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbury
Board of Freeholders
Public Utility Commision
Woodbridge Bridge
Charles’ A. Meade
Alvin Fox
Fire devastates five story Belle Meade Sweets plant
A blaze discovered just before 6 am Wednesday destroyed the Belle Meade Sweets Company factory on West End Avenue Trenton causing about 100000 in damage. The origin is unknown and 125 workers will be temporarily laid off while insurance covers the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Meade Sweets Company
West End Avenue
Trenton
Helmetta Names Kienzle as Mayor and Clerk
J. D. Kienzle was sworn in as mayor of Helmetta at the reorganized Common Council meeting. His son William was appointed borough clerk to succeed Patrick J. Hogan, becoming the youngest clerk in the region after reaching legal adulthood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Kienzle
William
Helmetta
Patrick J. Hogan
School Grade Listing of Students and Mentions
A list of students by grade with names including Eighth Earl Butcher Geo Bogart Francis Hagervy Seventh Elizabeth Campbell Hewlett Nostrand Mary Symmes Mary Woolston Sixth Malyna Clayton Jas Collins Hazel Hutchinson Edna Nolan Freida Schnell Fifth Gertrude Harder Lizzie Schnell Mary Hart Nellie Titus Marion Hughes Third Banks Stahl Edward Schnell Second Ethel Lodine Herbert Johnson Redford Bradley Stanley Barclay
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Butcher
Geo, Bogart
Francis Hagervy
Elizabeth Campbell
Hewlett Nostrand
Mary Symmes
Mary Woolston
Malyna Clayton
Jas. Collins
Hazel Hutchinson
Edna Nolan
Freida Schnell
Gertrude Harder
Lizzie Schnell
Mary Hart
Nellie Titus
Marion Hughes
Banks Stahl
Edward Schnell
Cranbury Station Friends and Relatives Gather for New Year
Mrs William Applegate and daughter visited sister Mrs Fred Iker. George Peppler hosted guests including Mr and Mrs E W Caine and Lillian Iker with Alan at New Year. Others from Hightstown Freehold Windsor Dayton and Jamesburg joined in the celebrations. Mrs Jerry Peterson is a grip victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Applegate
Fred Iker
George Peppler
E. W. Caine
Lillian
Alan
Hightstown
Russell Rockhill
Jamesburg
Clifford
G. Brown
Newark
George B. Ely
Thomas Collins
Peter Daily
Freehold
Stephen Courtney
Windsor
Thos. Conway
Thos. McDowell
Henry McDowell
Dayton
Wm. McDowell
Jerry Peterson
HIGHTSTOWN NOTES ON LOCAL EVENTS
Reed Ivins is ill at his son William Ivins Mount and family home. Mr and Mrs B A Rogers return to Ward street after 10 days in New York City. A large W C T U delegation attended the Sunday meeting at Trenton on Tuesday afternoon. Miss Ruth Swetland recently received a baby grand piano from her parents Mr and Mrs RW Swetland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed Ivins
William Ivins
John
Mount
Florida
B.A. Rogers
Ward Street
New York City
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Trenton
Ruth Swetland
RW. Swetland
The Quality of Gunson's Clothing Explains Value
A promotion extols Gunson's Clothing for consistent quality across price points from ten to twenty dollars for men and young men and three fifty to seven fifty for boys suits or overcoats. It emphasizes durable value rather than high prices, calling Gunson the father of all our children whether starting with ten or twenty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunson’s
Gunson
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Week of Prayer
J. E Curry
Curry
Emma Bourne
Reading Circle
Corona Club
Samuel Bennett
T. Sociel Clab
Mrs. W. H. Johnson
Pioneer Grange
G. W. Gaunt
Missy Lewis
Clementine Lewis
Cranbury School
rJannery Lst
Lewia Chamberlin
Albert Chamberlin
Thomas Brokaw
St. Petersburg
Fla
John H. Barclay
Rochester
N. Y. State
Virginia
Chamberlin & Barclay Bay Press
Benjamin D. Davison
Emma Schnell
Bull
St. Francis Hospital
Lodge
Weller
A. M
Harry L. Weller
Howard R. van Dyke
J. Franklin Donnell
E. H. Savidge
J. R. Shangle
Thomas Tyack
Milton Cunningham
S Joseph. J. Johnson
Steinbach Company
Anbury Park
A. G. Steinbach
Q. O. Gregg
Julia O. Rue
Stahl—Pittman
Larrison
Errickson
Albert Priory
Cranbury Turnpike
Ethel Lodine
Herbert Johnson
Redford Bradley
Stanley Barclay
Cranbury Station
Edward Malan
Joseph Riley
B. F. Gunson
East State Street
Hotel Windsor Eld’s
Trenton, N. J
E. State St
Daniel Block
Tothinig. Co
Broad’ Bt
New Jersey
Taylor Opera House
Donnelly
Soc
Fred’k W. Donnelly Co
Gail
First National Bank
Trenton Clothing Co
North Broad
N. J
Horace Mann
Mgr
Ra Onrine
Wiha
SUN
Optical F.C. Leaming
Pres. Cor. State
Warren St's
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