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Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1913

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First Church Morning and Evening Services Plan

The M E Church announces morning and evening sermons on wealth and redemption. The board of stewards meets after the morning service. On Sunday evening the 13th Rev A G Hagerman of Atlantic City will preach, a treat for all. The C E Society meets in the chapel led by Miss Matilda Voorhees.

Board of Stewards A. G. Hagerman Atlantic City C. E. Society of the First Church Matilda Voorhees

Sermons at Second Church Highlight Regional Speakers

Last Sunday at Second Church featured sermons by visiting speakers. Professor Rivenburg of Hightstown spoke in the morning on The Making of a Man, and Rev. A. G. Hagaman of Atlantic City preached on Sin in the evening. The service included a full choir, orchestra, solo by W. R. Silvers, an organ recital by A. L. Burroughs, and a duet by Miss Hattie Lewis and W. Silvers. The Methodist congregation joined in by invitation, with Rev. C. L. Ebell and Rev. J. Curry assisting.

Second Church Rivenburg Hightstown A. G. Hagaman Atlantic City W. R. Silvers A. L. Burroughs

Go To Summer School By Two Currys In July

Miss Celeste Curry and Miss Margaret Curry will attend Cape May Summer School for the full month of July. The sisters depart on Affonday and will be away during the entire term.

Celeste Curry Margaret Curry Cape May

Wm Russell Silvers Named Bank Director

At the annual directors meeting of First National Bank Wm Russell Silvers was appointed director filling the vacancy caused by the death of David C Lewis. The move strengthens leadership after the passing of the previous director.

First National Bank Wm. Russell Silvers Mr. Silvers David C. Lewis

Davison Family Reunion At Hightown Home

A Sunday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Davison's home included Mrs. James Maxwell of Hights town and relatives from Baltimore Englishtown and local households. A bountiful feast followed a bright social time as family members enjoyed the occasion. Friday Club Closes Season With Ella Wheeler Wilcox Topic at Wyckoff Home. The Friday Club of Hightetown met Friday afternoon at the Misses Wyckoffs to discuss A Day With Ella Wheeler Wilcox with Edna Conover and Mrs. Frank V. Jemison in charge.

A. M. Davison James Maxwell Hightstown Samuel Davison Baltimore Geo. D. van Denburg Song Englishtown Clifford Chamberlin Elizabeth Davison Russell Mershon Baird Davison Ancil Asa Joseph Davison Hightetown Virginia Edna Wyckoff Ella Wheeler Wilcox Edna Conover Frank V. Jemison

Short Line Electric Run Marks Newark Trenton Start

The initial trip of the Newark Trenton High Speed Electric Line known as the Short Line left the Elizabeth arch at 2 30 in the afternoon with a large delegation of businessmen and newspaper representatives, plus Public Service Railway Company officials, and arrived in New Brunswick about an hour later.

Newark-Trenton Public Service Railway Company Elizabeth New Brunswick

Wicked by a Horse Accident in New Jersey

Eugene Roszell suffered a broken right arm after his horse kicked him while leading it into a stable. Dr. Wilbur of Hightstown treated the injury. A separate note mentions a birthday picnic for Isaiah Barclay at Brainerd Lake with family and friends attending.

Eugene Roszell Dr. Wilbur Hightstown

Drowns in Canal While Swimming

Randall Dey twenty one of Princeton drowned in a canal Sunday while swimming with friends. The body was recovered after companions jumped in and pulled it from the water. Dr Carnachan attempted resuscitation with electric batteries but failed. Dey had been married only three months and his wife is in shock under medical care.

Randall Dey Princeton Dey William O'Tryer Philip Golden James Larkin Edward McManus Carnachan

Ninth Birthday Party Given for Earl Hendrickson

Mr. and Mrs. Wyckoff Hendrickson of Allentown hosted a delightfully scaled party last Friday from 3 to 6 pm for their son Earl turning nine. Sixty three children attended, festivities spread across the lawn and grounds with supper outdoors. Earl received gifts including money for a saddle for his pony. local guests included Ernest Perrine and Elmer Thomas.

Wyckoff Hendrickson Allentown Earl Ernest Perrine Elmer Thomas

Kadetsky and Kristall wed in Brooklyn home ceremony

Bernard Kadetsky and Miss Freda Kristall were married at the bride’s parents home in Brooklyn. The bride wore a white charmeuse gown with veil and carried a bouquet of white roses and lily of the valley. They will reside in South Cranbury and the groom recently bought the local hardware store. Mary Dey, wife of Elias Dey, died in Trenton at 63 and funeral services are planned at the home of her son in law, Wm. Crotchfelt, with interment in Brainerd cemetery Cranbury.

Bernard Kadetsky Freda Kristall Mary Dey Elias Dey St. Mary’s Hospital Trenton Wm. Crotchfelt Upion Valley N.E Webb Brainerd Cemetery Cranbury A. S&. Cole, Son & Co. Undertakers

Beulah Hubbard Died In Dayton At 20 Months Old

Beulah Hubbard, the 20 months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Hubbard, died at her home in Dayton on Tuesday. Funeral services will be from her grandmother Mrs Steven Vines home at 2 o clock Saturday. Rev J B Clark to officiate and interment to be at Dayton. Farming is described as an unsatisfactory occupation with insufficient help and time for crops. The New Jersey State Horticultural Society seventh field meeting set for July 16 1913 at Granville W Leeds home Rancocas Burlington County. Burlington County Board of Agriculture will assist. Milo B Williams irrigation engineer will explain farm irrigation systems at 11 30.

Beulah Hubbard Fred Hubbard Dayton Steven Vines Rev J. B. Clark New Jersey State Horticultural Society Granville W Leeds Rancocas Burlington County N. J Burlington County Board of Agriculture Milo B. Williams

Bridge Company Receivership Granted in New Jersey

James A. Coe and Company of Newark filed to adjourn the Middlesex Bridge Company of New Brunswick as insolvent. Judge Relstab named former Assemblyman August C Streitwolf as receiver after creditors petitioned the U S district court on Saturday.

Trenton James A. Coe & Company Newark United States District Court Middlesex Bridge Company of New Brunswick Relstab August C. Streitwolf

Cranbury Defeats Spotswood 2–1 in Weekend Baseball Battle

Cranbury edges Spotswood 2 to 1 as Kike earns fifteen strikeouts for Spotswood while Delaney fans thirteen for Cranbury. Delaney allows three hits and four walks. Gee and F. Wyckoff drive in the winning runs in the seventh. Tomorrow Cranbury hosts Hightstown in a double header at Peddie grounds.

Spotswood Cranbury Napoleon Delaney Spotswood’ Club Gee Barlow F. Wicoff Cranbury Boys Hightstown Peddie Mankowski G. Appleby DeVoe Browning R. Appleby Jolly Chase Dinkle Applegate KR. Wyckoff F. Wyckoff Mankoski Balks—Delaney

Methodist Harvest Home Committees Listed for July 17

Committees appointed for the harvest home at Odd Fellows Hall include Soliciting Miss Lizzie Petty Supper Mrs Alice Suydam Ice Cream Blaine Davison Advertising Thomas McCowatt Candy etc Miss Ottie Puerschner Soft Drinks John Oehler Decorating and Lighting Joseph Wicoff Watermelon Charles Cox with aids to conduct the various departments of the work on Thursday July 17.

Odd Fellows Hall Lizzie Petty Alice Suydam Blaine Davison Thomas McCowatt Ottie Puerschner John Oehler Joseph Wicoff Charles Cox

Harvest home dates for several churches listed

July 16 Baptists church Hightstown harvest home on church grounds. July 17 ALBE Cranbury harvest home in Odd Fellows Hall. July 31 Presbyterian Dayton harvest home on church grounds. August 6 Plainsboro harvest home at Trolley Grove. August 14 Union Valley Church harvest home on church grounds.

Church of Hightstown ALBE Church of Cranbury Odd Fellows Hall Presbyterian Church of Dayton Plainsboro Church Trolley Grove Union Valley Church

True American Sale Postponed After Bidder Supports Bank

Owen Moon Jr treasurer of the Trenton Times bid 22000 above 26000 encumbrances for the True American plant at the receiver sale, but the offer awaits acceptance. Receiver John A Montgomery adjourned the sale to next Wednesday afternoon. The sole other bid came from William G Howell of Broad Street Bank to protect its interests. Principal encumbrances total 25000 in mortgages.

Owen Moon, Jr Trenton Times True American John A. Montgomery William G. Howell Broad Street Bank

Boy Falls From Third Story in Construction Site

Aniste Wilson seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Thomas W Wilson of 315 Berwyn Ave Trenton fell while crossing between windows on an outside wall of two houses under construction on Berwyn Ave He died early Thursday at Mercer Hospital with Edwin and Benjamin Knowles as companions in the incident.

Aniste Wilson Thomas W. Wilson Berwyn Avenue Trenton Mercer Hospital Young Wilson Edwin Benjamin Knowles

Bucknell Receives Six Hundred Thousand Fund

Bucknell University in Lewisburg Pennsylvania reports a fund totaling six hundred thousand dollars was completed by June 30 within the General Board time limit. The new endowment strengthens the university's financial base and security.

Lewisburg Bucknell University General Board of New York City

Music Graded Course by Arthur L Burroughs

A graded music course for beginners and advanced scholars by Arthur L Burroughs, Cranbury New Jersey details likely instructional modules, progression levels, and recommended practice routines for developing musical skills. The item presents a structured program from a local educational author with regional association to Cranbury New Jersey.

Yard's Pretty Neckwear Offers Fresh Summer Styles

The shop announces a rapid influx of new neckwear and accessories for summer. New net fichus, sun shine collars, lace trimmed collar and cuff sets, collarless chemisettes, tabots, rufflings, Panama hat scarves, and silk ties arrive in varied prices from 25 cents to $3.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ww. R. Silvers Isaiah Barclay Brainerd Lake Barclay Isaiah Albert Stanley Barclay John Chamberlin H. Perrine Margaret and Sara Perrine Leslie Perrine Geo. B. Mershon Emma Mershon Kadetsky-Kristall Mrs. Mary Dey State Gazette Bridge Company K. H. QO E. Moraldo P McClure Walsh R. Wyckoff Bishop Rh. Wyckoff Committee For Harvest Home Harvest Home Boy Bucknell Arthur L. Burroughs Fred KW Donnelly Ctaytor Orera House Stores Ironton, NJ A. F. Williams Trenton, N. J East State Street Farmers’ Supply House Johnston Johnson Deere and Deere Wyckoff Bros New Jersey Daniel Block Washington Market Trenton, N. d Broad St
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