Personal items from Cranbury Press in 1918
Cranbury residents attend family visits and social events amid illnesses and travel. J. E. Bennett and James I. Hutchinson purchase seed potatoes in New York. Elwood Groves suffers a grip attack. Various locals visit relatives in Trenton New York City Englishtown and Newark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Bennett
James I. Hutchinson
New York State
Elwood Groves
Willis Applegate
I. M. Cubberley
Clifford Stults
Cranbury Neck
Harvey Grover
Helen
Ruth
Prayer meeting seminar at First Presbyterian Church
The C. E. Society of the First Presbyterian Church will meet Sunday evening in the chapel. Subject How Can We Better Our Prayer Meetings Leader Miss Bertha Applegate Very High Hewitt He s a highbrow Jewett Yes a regular skyscraper New York Press
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Society of the First Presbyterian Church
Bertha Applegate
Hewitt
Jewett
New York Press
H. J. Butcher
First Presbyterian Chapel
Cranbury
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promised to Clear Skin Flaws
Famous stage beauties are urged to use Bucklen’s Arnica Salve to banish eruptions blotches sores and pimples. The ad claims it cleanses eczema salt rheum heals chapped hands burns cuts and bruises and even piles. Available for 25 cents at N F Clayton’s 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. F. Clayton’s
Coxs Plan Party at Cranbury Home Thursday Evening
Mr and Mrs Wm M Cox have issued invitations for a party at their home near Cranbury on Thursday January 23 at five o clock The event is hosted by the Coxes and aims to welcome guests to their residence in the Cranbury area.
Hutchinsons Celebrate Golden Wedding at Hamilton Square
Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Everett and Mr. and Mrs. George B. Mershon attended the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. H. Harrison Hutchinson at their home near Hamilton Square. A large number of guests gathered to honor the couple with Mrs. Hutchinson described as remarkably well preserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
George B. Mershon
H. Harrison Hutchinson
Hamilton Square
Walker-Gordon Co Buys Turkey Island Near Dayton
The Walker-Gordon Laboratory Co purchased land near Dayton known as Turkey Island from T. M. Applegate and John Errickson, who had acquired it from M. M. Griggs of Cranbury. James H. Field offers a large consignment of well bred horses at his Hightstown sale and exchange stables at right prices. Miss Margaretta Carroll, daughter of Dr. Carroll of Dayton, underwent an appendectomy at St. Peter’s Hospital New Brunswick after illness at church. she is reported resting easily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Perrine
Phoenixville
Frank
Walker-Gordon Laboratory Co
Dayton
Turkey Island
T. M. Applegate
John Errickson
M. M. Griggs
Cranbury
James H. Field
Hightstown
Margaretta Carroll
First National Bank Banquet Coffee Delights Cranbury
A local note reports Mr George Hopple’s joy at the arrival of a son born Tuesday morning. Mother and baby are doing nicely. At Cranbury’s Annual Banquet the bank served a notable coffee called NUMBER SEVEN, crafted by Mrs James Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hopple
Mother
Babe
First National Bank of Cranbury
James Holmes
Local resident injured by automobile crank accident in Trenton
Dr. Martin Reddan of Trenton suffered a broken knee cap when the crank of his car slipped while he left a patient’s house early Wednesday. He was taken home for care. A stage event in Jamesburg will present The Private Secretary this Friday with Crescent Orchestra providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Reddan
Trenton
The
Universalist Church
Hightstown
Opera House
Jamesburg
Crescent Orchestra
Davison’s Woods
Charles Ivins
Richard Irwin
Ivins
Reception for School Board and teachers in Cranbury
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union plans a reception on Friday evening January 24 at the Second Presbyterian chapel to honor the Cranbury School Board and local teachers. The event aims for a pleasant social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Board of Education
Cranbury School
Second Presbyterian Chapel
Warren F Johnson Praised by Gregg Writer
In the Gregg Writer monthly in New York Warren F Johnson is commended as an expert Gregg Shorthand user. The article notes his study at Rider Moore Stewart School in Trenton and his tenure as state house stenographer across three administrations Gov Stokes Fort and Wilson. He is described as a valuable department member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregg Writer
New York
Warren F. Johnson
Gregg
Rider- Moore & Stewart School
Trenton
Johnson
State House
Stokes
Fort
Wilson
Cranbury Public School December Honor Roll
The December honor roll lists pupils across grades from 1st to 10th. Notable names include Margaret Bergen Ottie Puerschner Alexander Butcher Lucile Chamberlin Willard Grove Margaret Perrine Edna Walker Henry Wilson Enid Walker Earl Butcher Renney Dey Lewis Chamberlain Frances Bradley John Collins James Collins Lawrence Malan Edna Nolan Frieda Schnell Nellie Titus Albert Barclay Mary Hart William Schenck Alfred Bennett Lizzie Schnell Catherine Collins Kathryn Barlow Alberta Grover Bertha Oehler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbury Public School
Margaret Bergen
Ottie Puerschner
Alexander Butcher
Lucile Chamberlin
Willard Grove
Margaret Perrine
Edna Walker
Henry Wilson
Enid Walker
Earl Butcher
Renney Dey
Lewis Chamberlain
Frances Bradley
John Collins
James Collins
Lawrence Malan
Edna Nolan
Frieda Schnell
Nellie Titus
Albert Barclay
Mary Hart
William Schenck
Alfred Bennett
Lizzie Schnell
Catherine Collins
Kathryn Barlow
Alberta Grover
Bertha Oehler
Pioneer Grange installs Mercer County officers
At Pioneer Grange Tuesday evening officers for 1906 were installed by Mr and Mrs Wm M Cox of Mercer County led by Master A S Reed and Overseer Albert Titus along with Secretary Edward Chamberlin and other posts. Guests received fine apples from John H Barclay. Rev Walter A Brooks dies after operation in Philadelphia. Young Men's Association plans basketball at Hightstown Opera House with season tickets and reading room efforts progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Grange
Wm. M. Cox
Mercer County
John H. Barclay
Young Men’s Association of
Hightstown
Universalist
Opera House
Leonard Norcross
Hightstown Improvement Association
Local Social News Highlights From Freehold and Long Branch
Mrs Edward Malan sprained ankle. Mies Ella Kavatt and Frank H Hoffman of Long Branch visited George Peppler family. George B Ely visited friends Tuesday. In Freehold Jacob Heidinger confined to bed with grip illness. Raymond Davison and wife stayed several days with G D Platt family last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Ella Kavatt
Frank H. Hoffman
Long Branch
George Peppler
George B. Ely
Freehold
Jacob Heidinger
Raymond Davison
G. D. Platt
Dr Kings New Life Pills and Chamberlains Cough Remedy Ad
A dated advertisement promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a cure for distress caused by internal ailments and Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a world renowned cold cure. The copy urges readers to buy these remedies from N F Clayton Incandescent Mantels and other dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
N. F. Clayton’s
Chamberlain
Executors to Exhibit Final Account in Middlesex Orphans Court
The Subscribers Executors of John M. Chamberlin deceased announce they will present their final account to the Middlesex County Orphans Court on Friday January 31 1913 at 10 AM in the December 1912 term for settlement and allowance. The account will be audited and stated by the Surrogate. Dated December 28 1912. Names Joan Champertin Josefa Chamberlin Lemuen Stults and Alva Forman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood R. van Dusen
Orphans’ Court
County of
Middlesex
Charles-Van Dusen-Andleva van Dusen
Daniel Brasted
Wittux H. Brooss
John M. Chamberlin
Joan D. Champertin
Josefa C. Chambelblin
Lemuen Stults
Alva Forman
Notice to Creditors of William J Campbell Estate
Jennie B Campbell and Grover B Migston Executors of William J Campbell deceased notify Middlesex Surrogate Court creditors must file debts demands and claims under oath within nine months from October 30 1912 or be barred from action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie B. Campbell
George B. Mershon
William J. Campbell
County of
Middlesex
Jennic B. Campbell
Grover B. Migston
Palm Beach robe exhibits promise exclusive spring gowns
The display touts limited robe patterns, claiming exclusivity with two or three dresses per piece. Materials include silk, linen, silk and cotton with silk stripes and floral patterns suitable for Palm Beach or Jersey shore wear. Prices quoted as 29c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palm Beach
Jersey
Sea Isle
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the Cranbury Press
Elva Chamberlin
Corona Club
Albert Grover
Elmer Grover
Lee Grover
Nellie Britton
Holman Jordan
New Brunswick
Virgie Stout
John W. Stout
Walter S. Grover
Anna Schock
Rose Voorhees
Richard Gluck
Jersey City
Wm. S. Cole
Harvey S. Dey
Rolland Dey
Raymond Lawrence
David Lewis
Arthur Burroughs
Harry Lauder
Trent Theatre
Albert Titus
H. N. Scott
Raymond Wicoff
Newark
Newark On Tuesday Evening. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Emmons Visited Friends In Freehold
Edward Beach
G.B._Mershon
Wm. M. Curry
D. J. Wilson
William Carr
Englishtown
Co. E. Society
Walker-Gordon Co
Dr. Reddan Hurt
Mission Band Entertainment
First Presbyterian
Willing Workers Mission Bard
Dora
Shoemaker
B._E
National School of Oratory
Philadelphia
Warren Johnson
A.S. Reed
Brooks
Walter A. Brooks
Prospect Street Presbyterian Church
New Jersey
German Hospital
Prospect Street Church
Cranbury Station
Edward Malan
W. E. Groves
Middlesex Creamery
Max Herman
Rhode Hall
Harry E. Hutchinson
Cornelia Hutchinson
Park Place
John A. Stults
B. J. Gulick
Main Street
Addison H. Scott
South River
Eli Rogers
Grovers Mills
A. Lincoln Perrine
North Cranbury
H.R. Scott
Cranbury, N. J
Joan J. Oehler
R. C. Hinshelwood
George Exon
P. Dunham & CO
Trenton, N
Johnny Silk Crepes
Arnold
Ss. P. Dunham & CO
First National Bank
N. J. Johns
Silvers
Geo. B. Mershon
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