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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1912
Page
1
The Rev J B Curry pastors the First Presbyterian Church on Sabbath morning and evening. Morning sermon titled Faith and Doubt in a Burdened Heart based on Mark 9 24. Evening message Lions in the Way from Prov 22 18.
Sunday morning January 21 Rev Adolos Allen will speak on The Confession of His Guilt and Rev Mr Richeo of Boston on The Automobile Tragedy in Trenton. All young people urged to attend Friday night January 12 program highlights.
The Methodist Church houses a Sunday sermon by Rev C W Heisley addressing dubious characters and their faults during Sabbath services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m with a song service led by Mrs Dev. Co E Society of the Flat Presbyterian church plans a Sunday evening Christian Endeavor meeting in the chapel with leader Miss Florence Perrise focusing on Worthwhile Ambitions.
The Ladies Reading Circle will meet Wednesday evening February 14 at Mrs Marie Grover's home with Miss Grover as chair. Members include Mrs HC Symmes Mrs J D Chamberlin Mrs B S Barelay Mrs Clarence Perrine and others. A separate note says the Circlé gathers January 24 at Mrs Ella Stults with an illustrated Hiawatha program and escort options. On Monday morning Mr and Mrs Floyd L Evans of Dayton were exposed to coal gas from a closed pipe damper. Mrs Evans was revived by Dr Edgar Carroll.
A brief reflection on two freedoms by Charles Kingsley, distinguishing false freedom to act freely from true freedom grounded in moral obligation. The quote contrasts personal liberty with duty and responsibility guiding choices.
Frederick M. Foster Chester Van Cleef Alfred Donald Reed Margaret Tindall Annie Sbakosky and Helen Mulvey started on a week ago ride that cost five lives. Tindall Mulvey and Reed bodies found early Saturday with Van Cleef recovered later. Searched for Shakosky girl drew public comment and a relief fund, body found Thursday near the scene.
Elwood VanDusen 67 of Cranbury died Sunday in a Newark sanatorium after an operation for bladder trouble. He worked 43 years for John B. Silvers & Bro. Co. and was a deacon of the Second Presbyterian Church. Survived by three sons, a second wife Lena, a brother, and his funeral was at the North Main Street residence.
The second concert in Prof. C. M. Ashton’s series will be held this evening in Peddie chapel Hightstown under the Friday Club auspices. Il trovatore will be interpreted and Cranbury attendees are anticipated if weather allows.
Mr and Mrs Charles Hagerty entertained on Wednesday evening January 10 in honor of their daughter Nellie home for a few days. Music and games provided amusement with refreshing treats served. Attendants included Mrs James L Courtney and Misses Lotta and Lillias Courtney Matilda Hagerty Jennie Hagerty Ella Hagerty Gertrude Ogborn Emma Semell Katie Ochler Barbara Oehler Lizzie Bogart Myrta Hagerty Ida Belle Bogart Harrison Jennievon James Bogart William Bogart William Barlow Chester Seamen Harry Schnell Charles Schnell James Hagerty William Conway Samuel Oehler.
George M Wyckhoff sells his brick residence on North Main Street to Samuel B Mount. Frank Field buys Mayor Blauvelt's residence on South Main Street. E B and M P Chamberlin sell the Armstrong farm at Dutch Neck to Bunting K Hawkins.
George D. VanDenburg wins Senate consideration for re appointment as Englishtown postmaster with Senator Briggs’ support and a Taft administration submission alongside state colleagues.
The therranbury Water Company held its annual meeting on Tuesday. Earnings were satisfactory and the following were re elected president George B Meighan vice president James H onover secretary and treasurer Miss Annie ERD directors J Conover J B Bennet J Murphy H C Symmes IL D W H Johnson GH Perrine G B Mersbon.
The Middlesex County School Board Association will hold its annual meeting in the Woodbridge High School auditorium on Saturday January 20 at 10 o clock. A grand banquet will follow the business session with representation from all county boards including Cranbury delegates S H Perrine H J Butcher Wm F Perrine H C Symmes J D Chamberlin E S Barclay Geo B Mershon D J Wilson J W B Wicoff R S Mason.
A birthday celebration for Harvey R. Dey of Daston took place Tuesday evening at his home. Guests included J W Errickson and families, Mrs. Harry Far and others. a large iced cake with 37 candles and a signet ring gift from Mrs. Dey highlighted the festivities. Wm M Cox served as toastmaster with tributes from Prof. Floyd Evans Jol Everett J W Errickson Harry Fan and Reurey Petty among others.
Mr and Mrs James I Hutchinson hosted a Wednesday evening dinner with music games and plenty to eat. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Walter Grover Mr and Mrs Amzi Snedeker Mr and Mrs Ely Rogers of Princeton Junction Mr and Mrs Frank Adams Mr and Mrs Furman Updyke Mrs Anna Updyke Mr and Mrs Charles Stults Mrs Mildred Stults Mr and Mrs Clarence Grover Miss Billa Grover and John Perrine.
At the Plainsboro Grange regular meeting on Monday evening the newly elected officers were installed by Wm M Cox Master of Mercer County Pomona Grange with Mrs Cox assisting. New officers include Master H W Jeffers Overseer William Mejor Lecturer Miss Reba Wrigley Treasurer John Greendyke Secretary Mrs Frank Freeman Steward William Silvers Gate Keeper Miss Elizabeth Major Ceres Mrs H W Jeffers Pomona Miss Della Updike Flora William Silvers Lady Assistant Steward Abel Updike Chaplain T C Perrine
Poem contemplates winter and hopeful transition to spring. An author pathos notes warmth from dreamt summer and faith in renewal. The piece evokes cyclical seasons and tender prayers awaiting bright days.
A rediscovered 1863 diploma honors William Johnson for catching 1 470 catfish in the Cranbury neighborhood. Presented by William Hutchinson to the rival octogenarian, the document recalls five elderly Cranbury fishermen and a yearly tally to crown the champion.
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