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Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1921

Page

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Church Services and Meetings in Cranbury

Local churches list Sunday sermons and Sunday School times for First Presbyterian Second Presbyterian Schultz Memorial M E and Second Church. Weekly events include C E Society meeting at 630 pm and Woman's Club gathering next Wednesday with talks on psychical research and missionary work in Asia.

C. E. Society Asia The Woman’s Club of Cranbury Stanley Conover Psychical Research Committee Mershon W. N. Hughes

Grand Musical Concert in Cranbury Methodist Church

Oliver Lennox and Elizabeth Lennox with accompanist present a charity concert at Cranbury Methodist Church on a Wednesday in February 1921 with general admission pricing and free performer fees, proceeds to benefit the church. The event is promoted amid favorable press noting Lennoxs strong contralto and prior acclaim. tickets priced for adults and children under 12.

Elizabeth Lennox New York Lennox Cranbury Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society Elizabeth Miss Lennox Hilledale Daily News Lanzing Mich Brunswick Record Co Mise Lennox Journal-Gazette Fort Wayne Tadiana Cranbury Ladies Aid Society Methodist Church

Officers to be Installed at Pioneer Grange Event

Officers elect of Pioneer Grange will be installed next Tuesday evening January 25 by State Master David H. Agans who will also make an address. Every member should be present.

Pioneer Grange David H. Agans

Farmers and Traders Telephone Co buys Bowers property

The Farmers and Traders Telephone Company has purchased the Bowers property on North Main Street in Cranbury. News from the South Land reports William Stein and his wife in Miami Florida where the thermometer reads 80 in the shade and sunshine is daily.

The Farmers and Traders Telephone Company Bowers North Main Street Cranbury Wm. Stein

Eastern Star leaders attend New Jersey Grand Chapter in Newark

Rev J E Curry Mrs Stanley Conover Mr and Mrs E B Barclay Mr and Mrs J D Bennett and Mr and Mrs Grover Stults attend the Grand Chapter meetings of the Order of the Eastern Star of New Jersey at Kruger's Auditorium Newark this week. Home Christian Club organized January 17 1921 at Lizzie Wilsons meeting place to aid small children in saving money and forming thrift habits.

J. E. Curry Stanley Conover Lizzie Wilson Young People's Home Christian Club Misa Bessie Wilson Sylvia Johnson

Colored Service at Cranbury Methodist Church

The colored residents near Cranbury are invited to a Sunday evening service at the Methodist Church January 238d at 7 30 p m. Mr McIver will preach and a large turnout is hoped. In other news, Mary Ely, 6, nearly drowned near Brainerd Lake after falling through ice while chasing a kettle and money. She was rescued by George Puerschner and others and regained warmth at home.

Cranbury Methodist Church McIver George Puerschner Mary Ely Charles Ely Brainerd Lake

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Said to Cure Cold

C D Glass of Gar diner Me recounts years of recurring colds and coughs before trying Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He credits complete recovery and regular use for rapid relief from colds.

Chamberlain C. D. Glass Gardiner

Death of Edmund Dey at 78 in Cranbury

Edmund Dey died Wednesday morning at his Cranbury home aged 78. He left no family with his wife Ellen Gordon predeceasing him about three years ago. Survived by one sister Mrs Helen Hughes and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at his late home Friday January 21st at 2 PM.

Edmund Dey Cranbury Ellen Gordon Allentown Helen ,Hughes

Mrs. R P Mason dies in South Amboy at 78

Mrs. R P Mason widow of the late Robert P Mason dies at her home on First Street South Amboy after years of illness. Survived by four sons John C T Addison and Elze Mason and two daughters Mrs John Perkins and Elanor Mason. Funeral planned for Friday January 21.

R. P. Mason First Street South Amboy Eltze’Mason Elanor Mason John Perkins

Miss Wyckoff Attacked in Highietown Pocketbook Snatch

Miss Edna Wyckoff faced an attempted robbery Saturday evening as a man grabbed her pocketbook on North Main Street before fleeing past D B Dey residence. Residents pursued but the suspect vanished around Manmouth Street and was not located after a thorough search.

Miss Wyckoff Highietown Edna Wyckoff North Main Street D. B Dey North Maid Street

H. B. Willis Heads Middlesex School Board Association

At the twenty fifth anniversary meeting in New Brunswick the Middlesex County School Board Association re elected all officers. President H Brewster Willis remains in office with vice presidents B E Shull O O Barr Ira T Chapman secretary William Carman, assistant secretary Thomas S Van Kirk, treasurer Daniel W Clayton, assistant treasurer Clifton E Parsis. Visitors say Middlesex county leads in school matters.

Middlesex County School Board Association New Brunswick H. Brewster Willis E. Shull Perth Amboy O. O. Barr South Amboy Ira T. Chapman William Carman Thomas 8 Thomas 8. van Kirk of Metuchen; Treasurer, Surrogate Daniel W. Clayton Clifton E. Parsis Middlesex County

Officers for Jamesburg Bank Board Elected

At the Jamesburg bank annual stockholders meeting a board of directors was chosen: Abijah Applegate Prospect Pleina William H Clemons Helmetta William W Emmons Monmouth Junction William H Brooks Condit M Davison Joseph M Perrine and Milton I Voorhees. Joseph M Perrine was named president Milton I Voorhees vice president and cashier and William H Brooks assistant cashier. The past year was noted as the bank’s most successful.

First National Bank Jamesburg Abijah Applegate Prospect Pleina William H. Clemons Helmetta William W. Emmons Monmouth Junction William H. Brooks Condit M. Davison Joseph M Perrine Milton I. Voorhees Joseph M. Perrine William H Brooks

Income Sufficient Mrs Jiggs Por terhouse Steak Joke

Mrs Jiggs jokes about affording a porterhouse steak with an installment plan as she and Mr Jiggs discuss the purchase. The gag highlights a $1 down and $1 weekly payment and lampoons consumer credit in a light Omaha Herald style.

A Sunday Dinner Dilemma Between a Quarrelsome Couple

A respectable couple quarrels over Sunday dinner. They each buy a turkey after a standstill at the door, then reveal they have sent the others away. The scene ends with them deciding to dine at Aunt Jane and Uncle Joe’s.

Mr. Marlow Turkey Jane Joe

Fur coat and scarf sale promises 25 to 50 percent off

This sale offers every fur item in stock at reduced prices with 25 percent to 50 percent discounts. It emphasizes variety quality and smart styling for all buyers, noting no obligation to purchase when trying on.

An Interesting Advance Showing of Spring Frocks

An advance showing highlights spring frocks in silk fabrics with taffeta and crepe de chine. The collection features hundred and one distinct style details, embroidery, and ultra charming fits for misses and women.

Also Mentioned on This Page

First Presbyterian J. B. Curry Sund Ay School Second Presbyterian Frederick Schweitzer L. EB. Lennox Woman’s Club Oliver Mme Omer Louise Newark Armory Louise Homer Serse Handel Messiah Handel Mme. Homer Mozart Homo Stabat Mater Miss Homer Jim Russia Sidney Homer Homer Mother Goose Strauss Louige Reichardt Govotte Mignon Thomas Mme Kjerulf Lakme Delibea Pretty Rose Marzails Mme Fuerstman Broadstreet Newark Harding Washington Republican Publicity Association Jonathan Bourne, Jr Mme Daughter South Land Eastern Star Home Christian Club Colored Meeting Robert P. Mason H. B. Willis Meads Middlesex School Board Assn Jamesburg Bank Palm Beach East State St Trenton, N. J Glearance Daniel Block Clothing South Broad St Drepton Fi
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