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Cranbury Press

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Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1920

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Church Services and Activities Preview

The churches list Sunday services for First Presbyterian with Rev. J. E. Curry and Christ's Watchword, Second Presbyterian with Rev. Frederick Schweitzer, Schultz Memorial M E with Rev. L. B. Lennox, and the Helping Hand Missionary Society meeting at Mrs. Rustell Johnsons home featuring readings and a duet by Mrs. John Dorrance and Mrs. Clarence Perrine, followed by refreshments.

First Presbyterian J. E. Curry Christ’s Watchword John R. P. Stillwell Wm. H. Johnson Second Presbyterian Frederick Schweitzer Helping Hand Missionary Society Rustell Johnson Isle of Somewhere John Dorrance Clarence Perrine

Workman Burned by Live Wire During Street Light Wiring

A worker on the street light project suffered a severe burn from a live wire on Friday afternoon and was unconscious for about thirty minutes before being taken to his home. Poor attendance at Pioneer Grange led to cancellation of the regular meeting, with an ice cream freezer provided and an adjournment to September for a rally meeting.

Pioneer Grange the. Bennett

Middlesex Gifts Lead Near East Relief Fund Drive

New Jersey residents contributed 440522 to Near East Relief for the year ending July 1 with nearly 10 percent from Sunday Schools. Middlesex County gave 11230 while the report notes broad support from Newark and other areas. The item also mentions funeral services for Rev. Abit L. Mershon in Cranbury and a story about Mrs. Perrine’s multiple marriages and wedding to John Kemmerer in Jamesburg.

Newark New Jersey Middlesex County Hymen Jamesburg John Perrine

First Church Picnic Plans at Clark's Landing

The First Church Sunday school and The Men's Service Club announce a basket picnic at Clark's Landing on Saturday July 24. Conveyances will be provided for those wishing to attend, with departure from the chapel at 9 o'clock sharp.

Clark’s Landing

Testimony in accounting suit between Smock brothers set

Rey Gee brings action for an accounting with A Smock former president of Bucha nan Smock Lumber Co Asbury Park, against his brother Harry W Smock. Testimony to be taken July 18 in the District Court room Asbury Park before special master Nichols W Bind sel of Newark.

Rey Gee Smock Buchanan & Smock Lumber Co Asbury Park Harry W. Smock Nichols W. Bindsell Newark

Lightning bolt kills farmer near Jobstown in Burlington County

Walter Emmons, 28, a leading Burlington County farmer, was struck by lightning on his Jobstown area farm while milking. Two farmhands John Allen and John Lamb were stunned as fire destroyed the barn. neighbors saved livestock and kept the residence safe. Emmons died from burns. widow and two children survive. The Camden owned farm loss ran into thousands.

Walter Emmons Burlington County Jobstown N. J John Allen John Lamb Emmons Anna Shion Roberts Camden

Cranbury Defeats Allentown in Close 3-1 Victory

Last Saturday Cranbury’s baseball team beat Allentown 3-1 in a tight game. Scotty led with two hits and four stolen bases, Scott singled and stole second and third, while Barlow fanned and Schnell drove in two runs with a left field single. Umpires were Anderson and Nicholls. Middlesex County Auto Tour planned for July 28, meeting at Monument Square, New Brunswick at 9 A.M. ET, visiting farms and potato fields in Cranbury area.

Cranbury Allentown Bodex Scotty Scott Secord Barlow Schnell John Barlow Cranbury Boys Hightstown Butcher Haley Bodenweiser Anderson and Nicholls Middlesex County Middlesex County Board of Agriculture Monument Square New Brunswick Feirholme Farms Clydesdale A. &. Perrine’s Prospect Plains John Barclay

Coming Events Schedule For August And July

August 4 Kingston Harvest Home. July 22 Monmouth Junction Jr. 0. U. A. M. Aig. 11 Jamesburg M. E. Church.

Kingston Harvest Home Monmouth Junction Jr U. A.M Aig Jamesburg M. E. Church

Secretaries and War Dept cited in nitrate trust claim

Washington July 16 Representative Tincher of Kansas charges Secretary Baker aided a 100000 ton nitrate loan to the fertilizer trust, calling it a 4000000 gift to farmers’ detriment. He cites a 80 per ton price and a June 1917 return purchase, urging Department of Justice action. Also notes a Middlesex County Poultry Association field meeting and a long lasting Fisk tire claim.

Washington Baker Fertilizer Trust Tincher Kansas Committee On Military Affairs Committee On Agriculture Hutchinson New Jersey Treasury War Department Trust Department Congress Department of Justice of United States Department of Justice Départment of Justice

Cranbury Township Board of Trade Picnic Announcement

The Cranbury Township Board of Trade will hold a basket picnic at Clark's Landing on Saturday July 17, departing Odd Fellows Hall Cranbury at 1 PM Amusement at Point Pleasant Beach from two to five o'clock Supper and dancing at Clark's Landing the remainder of the evening Members are invited to bring families and friends.

Cranbury

Auction of 98 Lots in Spring Lake New Jersey

A sale of 98 lots will be held on August 7 1920 at 2 80 o clock sharp. Lots on the ocean front and one block back in Spring Lake will be offered without reserve. Each lot measures fifty by one hundred feet. Terms to be announced the day of sale. Sale starts at Pennsylvania and First Avenues. For details contact Tim Hurley Spring Lake via phone 398 or 85. July 16 31.

Ocean Spring Lake Pennsylvania First Avenues Tim Hurley

Send Us Your Films by Mail for Expert Developing

A period ad urges customers to mail films for expert developing. It promises easy submission with clear name labeling to avoid delays and guarantees best results from experts. The copy emphasizes convenience and reliability of postal processing for developing photographs.

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Aland Middlesex Albert L. Mershon Abit L. Mershon Brooklyn Second Presbyterian Church Mgr. Mershon Presbyterian Church Astoria Long Island Secretary OF War Middlesex County Poultry Association Irving L. Owen Owen A. Cornell Middlesex Association W. C. Thompson New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Elmer Wene Vineland Carrol Hoagland State Poultry Association Forsgate Oyen C. A. Cornell The Middlesex County Poultry Agod Central Jersey Carron Hoagland Mercer County Monmouth County Poultry Club Farsgate Farms Fisk Lone Star State Clayton, Tex Granbury Spring Lake, N. J Stoll's E. State St Trenton First National Bank Cranbury, N J. S. Rogers & Son Hightstown, N. J Palm Beach Trenton Chotbiniy Trenton, N. J Horace Mann
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