09 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1911
Page
1
Churches across Cranbury prepare for Children’s Day next Sunday June eleventh with First Presbyterian leading in God’s Wondrous Love. Programs feature recitations, exercises, solos, and a graduation from Second Presbyterian with diplomas and addresses.
The Cranbury High School annual commencement will be held next Thursday evening June 15 at eight o’clock in the First Presbyterian church. Four graduates are Helen Butcher Mary McDougall Olive Petty and Sara Perrine. The program includes orchestra selections opening prayer by Rev Joseph Curry essays by students a chorus and diploma presentations by school officials. Rev James Ramsey Swain will deliver the address and Woodlands Ave church choir will perform.
Mrs. Ann Lewis age seventy five died after recent illnesses in Spotswood. Widow of John Lewis and former Englishtown resident Annie Afagee, she left three children two sons and a daughter plus three brothers. Funeral at Cranbury Second Presbyterian Church with burial there. Undertaker F H Pownall of Jamesburg directed. She served in the Second New Jersey Cavalry in 1861.
Mrs Rachel VanDerhoef former Rhode Hall resident died Saturday at her sister Mrs Lowrey Rue’s Cranbury home at age 71 after ill health. She is survived by husband David and four sisters and one brother. Funeral held Tuesday at two from Lowrey Rue residence, Rev J B Clark of Dayton officiating. Interment Brainerd Cemetery. A B Cole Son Co in charge.
The home of Mr and Mrs William H Thomas hosted a lavish wedding for their daughter Lizzie Chamberlin Thomas and Walter H Leming of Allentown. Nearly three hundred guests attended the lawn ceremony under arches of laurel with a large bridal party and a full reception.
The advertisement touts a wide range of neckwear for women, with new styles arriving daily. Sailor collars, fichu effects, pique collars for Peter Thompson suits, jabots, windsor ties, linen collars, silk four in hands, and bat wing ties are featured in multiple colors and prices from 25 cents to about $4.00.
OU. U. Blauvelt advertises greater inducements for local ladies than any competitor and claims unmatched stock values. The store promises improving quality with each season and invites shoppers to give them their business and let Blauvelt serve.
Retail notice touts Spring Hat accuracy and style at our store. Any priced hat available and customers can find a half city price on select hats.
Our new Dress Goods assortment includes many colors and qualities from 25 cents to 1.25. Save travel costs by buying from us with prices under city rates. Tailored Suits priced at 12 to 22 dollars, Coats at 10 to 18.50 dollars, Shirts 5 to 10 dollars, and Waists 1 to 4.50 dollars.
A new fashion outlet promises to complete every outfit with unique pieces. The store emphasizes a curated wardrobe solution and invites shoppers to discover novel styles and accessories for daily wear.
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