Social notes from Cranbury and nearby towns
Miss Sara Perrine visits Harrisburg for the Fourth with Miss Carolyn Lynch. Dozens of local residents and visitors travel, host, or attend events across Cranbury, Trenton, Newark, Island Heights, Philadelphia, and Belmar with gatherings, picnics, and a forthcoming Automobile Social at the Methodist parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Perrine
Harrisburg
Carolyn Lynch
Clementine Lewis
Newark
Wm. VanDewater
Jersey City
I. G. Hoffman
Farm Sale: Kingston Property Transfers to Demetrick Haytko
W. H. Johnson sold his Kingston farm to Demetrick Haytko in a recent transaction. The deal transfers ownership of the farm land and any associated structures to Haytko.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Johnson
Kingston
Demetrick Haytko
Property Upgrades Bring New Homes to South Cranbury
Arthur E Perrine moves his recently bought house to the center of a large lot and renovates it into an up to date residence. Miss Mary Hagerman, who owns the corner property at Main Street and Railroad Avenue, also makes extensive changes expected to enhance appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur E. Perrine
South Cranbury
Mary Hagerman
Main Street
Railroad Avenue
R. L. McDowell
Fruit Growers Field Meeting in Hammonton July 14 1915
The New Jersey State Horticultural Society will hold its second summer meeting at Riders Grove on Wednesday July 14 1915. Attendees may tour miles of berry fields vineyards and peach orchards arranged by the Hammonton Board of Trade for the event, a profitable day for fruit growing enthusiasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammonton
New Jersey State Horticultural Society
Riders Grove
Hammonton Board of Trade
Dr Woolston Speaks on Seeing Truth in Hightstown
Dr C H Woolston spoke at the Baptist Church in Hightstown on Wednesday and Thursday evenings on the subject Seeing Truth. He is said to have addressed more than a quarter of a million children on religious subjects and his engaging style has made his talks popular nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Woolston
Baptist Church
Hightstown
Engagement of Erma Carson Reese to Clarence H Stone
Mr and Mrs T C Reese of Hights town announce the engagement of their daughter Erma Carson Reese to Clarence H Stone of Dorchester Massachusetts. Miss Reese visits Mr Stone in Massachusetts and will later go to Portland Maine to stay with Rev Milo G Folsom and wife. The Rev Mr Folsom formerly pastored the Universalist Church of Hightstown and Miss Reese is an active member. After returning to New Jersey she will spend time in Trenton. Stone is with Charlestown Savings Bank Boston and a Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Reese
Hightstown
Erma Carson Reese
Clarence H. Stone
Dorchester
Mass
Miss Reese
Mr. Stone
Massachusetts
Portland
Milo G. Folsom
Mr. Folsom
Universalist Church of
New Jersey
Trenton
Charlestown Savings Bank of
Boston
Masonic Fraternity
Peter J. Stults Dead at 91 in Cranbury NJ
Peter J. Stults aged 91 died at Hutchinson Mills residence after four years with Hon E C Hutchinson. Survived by daughter Mrs Sylvester DeHart of New Brunswick and five grandchildren, sister Mrs Margaret Everingham of Trenton. Service Sunday July 4 at 2:30 pm at First Presbyterian Church Cranbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter J. Stults
E. C. Hutchinson
Hutchinson Mills
Sylvester G. DeHart
New Brunswick
N. J
Margaret Everingham
Trenton
Stults
Jacob Stults
Prosu ‘Pect Plains
Death of Mrs Sarah B Murphy Widow of State Gazette Publisher
Mrs. Sarah B. Murphy died Sunday at her home 112 West State Street Trenton after a five week illness. She was the widow of John L. Murphy longtime publisher and owner of the State Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah B. Murphy
West State Street
Trenton
Death of Frank A. Magowan Former Trenton Mayor
Former Trenton mayor and prominent New Jersey business figure Frank A. Magowan died Sunday in St Marys Hospital Hoboken after a several day illness. Death was attributed to kidney trouble. he was found ill on Hoboken streets and taken to the hospital in a coma before recognition by his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Magowan
Trenton
St. Mary’s Hospital
Hoboken
Contract Opens for Rectory at Holly Trinity Church
A contract closed for a 12 room frame dwelling to serve as a pastor’s rectory for Holly Trinity Catholic Church. Foundation work has begun with a total cost not to exceed 6000 dollars. Contractors are Trenton residents Joseph Drugan and Andrew J Trier of 224 Spring Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holly Trinity Catholic Church
Trenton
Joseph Drugan
Andrew J. Trier
Spring Street
Yale overwhelms Harvard in 13 to 0 Brooklyn baseball win
Yale blasted Harvard 13 to 0 in Brooklyn on Saturday. Harvard misplayed defense and errors, while Pie Way shut down the Crimson with masterful pitching as Yale dominated throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Harvard
Brooklyn
Thames
Pie Way
Crimson
Sons of
Eli
Princeton
Hightstown Nearing Free Mail Delivery Expansion
Under the direction of J Franklin Donnell the town of Hightstown is numbering houses in anticipation of government free mail delivery. Postmaster Addison Robbins has pressed the improvement and about two carriers may be hired after numbering is complete. A postal inspector toured the area and will report to Washington. a future decision will be communicated in coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Franklin Donnell
Addison Robbins
Hightstown
Washington
Robbins
Gunson to Close Clothing Store in Trenton
B I Gunson, long time operator of a clothing store once in the Opera House building and later at 117 119 East State Street, Trenton, will close his establishment tomorrow. He has not yet laid out definite plans for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. I. Gunson
Opera House
East State Street
Trenton
Local Social Notes From Point Pleasant to Brooklyn Partners
Mrs Hilga Estelle of Point Pleasant spends a week with Mr Donaha and family. Mr and Mrs George Wolfe visit South Amboy for a week with Mr and Mrs Harry Wolfe. The George Peppler clan joins Peter Applegate in South Amboy for Sunday. Mrs Thomas Collins and daughter Catherine stay several days at Tren ton with James Courtney family. Mrs Thomas Conway visits Trenton friends for several days. Charles Wolfe spends Wednesday at Asbury Park. Mrs Gussie Mockridge visits relatives in Brooklyn New York for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wolfe
South Amboy
Harry Wolfe
George Peppler
Peter Applegate
Thomas Collins
Catherine
Trenton
James Courtney
Thomas Conway
Charles Wolfe
Asbury Park
Gussie Mockridge
Brooklyn
N. Y
Indigestion Relief Prompts Household Trade Ad
Mrs Sadie P Clawson of Indiana Pa reports chronic indigestion relief after using Chamberlains Tablets, recommended by her daughter. Also notes property for sale Dr Holmes estate Cranbury N J including a ten room house barn and carriage house via W H Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie P. Clawson
Indiana
Chamberlain
Dr. Holmes
W. H. Johnson
Cranbury
N. J
Executor to exhibit final account for Cornelia Hutchinson
Notice to all interested to view the final account of Harry E. Hutchinson executor for Cornelia Hutchinson deceased. The Orphans Court of Middlesex County will hear the settlement on Friday July 9 1916 at 10 AM in the April 1915 term after audit by the Surrogate. Dated May 27 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia
Notice of Mary Elizabeth Baremore Estate Audit 1915
The Subscriber, Administrator with the Will Annexed, of Mary Elizabeth Baremore deceased, intends to exhibit his front account to the Orphans' Court of Middlesex County for settlement and allowance. The hearing is on Friday July 2, 1915 at 10 AM, in April 1915 term, after audit by the Surrogate. Dated May 20, 1915, Joan T. VoorHers, Administrator with the Will Annexed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Baremore
Orphans’ Court
County of
Middlesex
Joan T. VoorHers
Executrix to Exhibit Final Account in Middlesex Court
The Subscriber Executrix Lydia Van Dyke deceased intends to exhibit her final account to the Orphans Court for Middlesex County on Friday July 9 1915 at 10 A M. The petition is dated June 2 1915 and filed by Martha Strickler executrix.
Notice to creditors of Herbert M. Stahl estate
Lizzie C Stahl administratrix of Herbert M Stahl deceased by direction of the surrogate of Middlesex County gives creditors nine months from June 4 1915 to file debts demands and claims against the estate under oath or affirmation or be forever barred from action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie C. Stahl
Herbert M. Stahl
County of
Middlesex
Lizzie C. Staul
Julia Silvers Dunham
Silvers
Junta Sinvers Dexgan
Take a Storm Coat on Your Summer Journeys
Summer sale highlights storm coats priced from 3.50 to 7.50 with mercerized and rubberized fabrics. Many are belted with convertible collars and come in colors like tan brown grey and solids. Some 3.50 coats once cost 5.00 6.00 while 7.50 stormers were 10.00 to 12.50.
Regina Vacuum Carpet Sweeper and Linen Sale Ad
A newspaper ad promotes Regina vacuum carpet sweepers at $9.50 and showcases a wide range of linen goods including hemstitched sheets and pillowcases, towels, and crash toweling with prices from 10c to 75c, highlighting quality and value across domestic textiles. Also lists Torrington and Dunham vacuum cleaners at lower prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Torrington
Dunham
Bargain 2 Quart Ice Cream Freezers at 69c
Advertises 2 quart ice cream freezers for 69 cents each. Claim they produce as good ice cream as pricier models and work quickly and easily, based on user reports. basement.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Cranbury Press
Perosnals
Pratt
Amands Dey
George S. Burroughs
G. W. Burroughs
Everett
Enid Walker
Yonkers
Myra
Wma. Walker
Clara Cronca
Charles Hagerty
James Bogart
Robert Walker
Joseph Walker
Matawan
Emma Reynolds
Luella
Adramn Snedeker
Dayton
John H. Barclay
Arthur J. Farley
Blaine Davison
C. L. Ebel
Island Heights
Harvey Hart
Stanley
Evelyn
Charles Hart
Marion Barclay
Zoological Garden
Philadelphia
Finch Conservatory of Music
Spencer W. Perrine
Lizzie Petty
Ely Perrine
Imlay O'Neil
John Loebler
C. L. Ebell
Frank Perrine
Alice
Phoenixville
Cole
Richard Gluck
Misa Hattie Lewis
Fred Hoffman
R. P. Stilwell
Edmund Wilkes
Florence Wilkes
Lewis Voorhees
Arthur
H. C. Symmes
Mrs. C. T. Hoffman
Belmar
William Wakeley
W. Russell Silvers
Jack
White Plains
N.Y
Alexander Milne, Jr
John S. Bergen
Sterling
Warren Elsing
West
Mr. Elsing
William Bergen
Scott Building
Samuel Lawrence
Gon Milton
Hamilton Square
Georgia Nutt
Camden
Fannie van Derveer
Methodist Parsonage
G. M. Perrine
Peterson
Fruit Growers
Dr. Woolston
Helmetta Church
B. F. Gunson
Cranbury Station
Harvest Homes
Union Valley
John W. Pullen
Cranbury, N. J
Stanley Conover
G. Armstrong Bennett
Anthony Schonck
Daniel W. Clayton
Lydia van Dyke
Martra B
Strickler
O’neil’s Store
North Cranbury
James Oneil
Charles GC. Groves
Office North Main Street
Cranbury, N. We
S. P. Dunham & Co
Trenton, N. J
Russia
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
National Bank OF Commerce
WITO
Aeseban
Broadway
New York
McCall’s
McCall's Magazine
McCall's
McCall
THE
McCall CO
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