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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1920
Page
1
Sunday morning worship by Rev. J. E. Curry with the sermon God Tenting with Men based on John 2:14. Sunday School at 10. Friday prayer meeting at 8 led by Wm. DeBow Harry Scott and Howard J. Butcher with the topic Prayer.
The Schultz Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church announces Rev. L. E. Lennox as pastor. He assumes duties at the historic congregation, joining its leadership and community outreach.
The Stitch and Chatter Club will gather next Thursday afternoon July 29 at the home of Mrs Charles Farr for a regular meeting.
The Light Bearers mission band at Second Presbyterian plans a Food Sale in the chapel on Saturday afternoon in July from 3 to 6 o'clock. Housekeepers are reminded to mark the date.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the Second Presbyterian church invites all young people to an open air meeting on the manse lawn Sunday at 6 30 o clock.
David J. Perrine and J. Van Dyke Perrine named administrators by Surrogate Clayton for the estate of their late father John C. Perrine of Cranbury. Estate valued at about $10,000. Survived by widow, three sons and two daughters.
A birthday party was held Tuesday evening at the home of Russell Mershon in Prospect Plains to honor Miss Grace Mershon on her 18th birthday. Her father presented a diamond ring and many gifts. Guests included Grace Mershon and numerous friends and relatives.
The will of Catherine Snedeker of Prospect Plains was admitted to probate by Surrogate Clayton. Bequests include 500 dollars to the Universalist Church of Hightstown to cover pastor salary, and 500 to Laura Stults with 500 to Lillian Anderson and 1000 to Jennie Patton among others. Executor named Charles H. Edwards. The estate of George E. Wolfe of Monroe Township leaves life interest to widow Evangeline Wolfe, with remainder to children Harry Wolfe and Lizzie Davison. executrix Mrs. Wolfe named. Will dated 1918 and witnessed by William Wolfe and George B. Mershon.
Peter Young of Deans New Jersey died Sunday morning at age 74. He leaves a widow a daughter Mrs Hartpence of Trenton and a son William Young of Franklin Park. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 PM conducted by Rev Mr Keator of Franklin Park with interment at Dayton under Cole Son and Bo directing.
Mrs Sarah F Bergen widow of William H Bergen Sr died Monday at her sister’s home in Princeton at nearly 82. She lived in Princeton for years but spent most of life in Cranbury with many friends. Survives son William H Bergen Jr of Cranbury. Funeral Wednesday at 10 30 in First Presbyterian Church Cranbury. Rev J E Curry officiated. Interment by Cole Son Co.
Mrs Charlotte Davis longtime Prospect Place resident died Tuesday July 20 at her daughter Mrs Peter Bennett's home in Jamesburg New Jersey. She was 79 and known as Aunt Lott a jovial figure. Funeral Friday at 2 PM from Bennett home Jamesburg officiated by Rev Johnson with interment at Hoffman Cemetery near English Town Cole Son & Co in charge.
Middlesex County farmers will tour several farms next Wednesday July 28 focusing on potato farming. They will view Bordeaux sprayed fields, note late blight in the state, inspect sprays for Apiris damage, and visit Barclays near Cranbury and Fairholm near New Market. The event starts 9 AM from New Brunswick with lunch at Arthur Perrine’s and talks by local men.
Mr and Mrs Alonzo Dey and others from Hightstown spend Sunday at the shore with various relatives. Mrs Catharine Brearley and daughter Florence stay at Manasquan Beach. The Pepplers and kin visit Mr and Mrs P Br Holman in Clarksburg. A son born July 15 to Mr and Mrs Charles Conover.
Misa Laura Hornor married Charles E. Rhubart in a double ring ceremony at Hamilton Square Methodist Church. The couple, both well known, planned a wedding trip after a reception at the bride’s home.
Cranbury overcame a two run deficit to defeat Hightstown 7-4 on Saturday. Leon Nixon pitched four innings and drove in two runs while Alex Butcher delivered clutch hits. Cranbury benefits from timely base running and two costly Hightstown errors.
Harding’s directive urges balanced reporting on political matters, fair treatment of all sides, and high standards of accuracy and decency. It emphasizes avoiding sensationalism, resisting dirty language, and ensuring stories preserve innocence, with a pledge to publish truthfully.
Newark July 28 Near East Relief reports many adoption requests for Armenian orphans have been refused to protect the race integrity. A new program offers donors who send winter clothing a photograph of the recipient in old clothes and another in new outfit. Photos and a card with donor details should be sent to the Near East Relief Warehouse in New York. Two tons of clothing arrived from New Jersey last week.
A. C. Beekman's George Watts, a four year old, has won three times and placed second in five starts. Little Peter and Bondale also win consistently, with Little Peter trotting heats in 2.07 to 2.08. Charges set for Flemington Fair on August 24 25 26.
A sale of 98 lots will take place on August 7 1920 at 2 80 o'clock sharp. All lots go to the highest bidder without reserve. Ocean Front lots and others one block back in Spring Lake. Each lot measures fifty by one hundred feet. Details announced sale day at Pennsylvania and First Avenues. For more information contact Tou Hur ey Spring Lake or phone 398 or 85 July 16 31.
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