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Cranbury Press

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Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1916

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Religious services and sessions at two churches

First Presbyterian Church offers a Sunday morning sermon by Rev J E Curry on The Use and Abuse of Christian Liberty. Second Presbyterian holds an extra Session meeting at 10 45 AM and invites those seeking church membership to attend. Lord's Supper and new member reception follow. Evening sermons titled Love the Brotherhood and The Treasure and the Pearl.

J. E. Curry Second Presbyterian Church Brotherhood

Third Sermon in Cranbury Bells Series

Sunday service program lists choir hymnals prayer and readings for the ninth day. Mrs H S Dey Ina Puerschner and Chas Meineke contribute in reception and readings. Evening sermon titled God our Refuge and a Fire Bell danger theme. Welcomes extend to all attendees at 7:30 PM.

H. S. Dey Ina Puerschner Chas. Meineke Cranbury

Spirit of Gol Movement Draws Large Chapel Gathering

A large crowd gathered at Second Presbyterian chapel last evening as re con secrated members renewed their faith and others signaled intent to join Christ's army.

Gol Second Presbyterian Chapel Chriat

Y P C A Second Church Meetings Resume Sunday Evening

The Y P C A of the Second Church will resume meetings Sunday evening with Walter Griggs as leader. Members are urged to attend and bring a guest. Welcome to all. The Ladies Reading Circle plans a gathering at Mrs. H Perrine’s home next Wednesday afternoon.

Walter Griggs Ladies Reading Circle 8. H. Perrine

Corona Club Plans Meeting at Miss Groves Home

The Corona Club will meet next Wednesday evening at the home of Miss Mary Groves. Members are to gather for a social and planning session.

Corona Club

Farm accident mangles Dennison’s hand near Dutch Neck

William Dennison suffered a severe injury while feeding a shredder on his farm near Dutch Neck on Wednesday. He was rushed to St. Francis hospital in Trenton where two fingers were amputated.

Dutch Neck William Dennison St. Francis Hospital Trenton

Death of 15 month old son near Cranbury

On Wednesday night Harry Glass, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Glass near Cranbury, died after measles and pneumonia. Funeral private under A S Cole Son Co. services, tomorrow Saturday afternoon at the parents home.

Harry

Firat Presbyterian Church Welcomes New Members

Morning service data show new members received on profession of faith at Firat Presbyterian Church. Names include Clifford Conover Stanley Conover JM Melvina Clayton Alfred Bennett John Chamberlin Marian Applegate Nellie Litus Edna Brown Nowell Davis Frances Bradley Enos Hutchinson Charles Vincent Estelle Stults Benjamin Ridley Kithel Shruby and associating members Jetter Henry Brown Elizabeth Brown James Brown Asa Davison.

Firat Presbyterian Church Clifford Conover Jetter Henry Brown Mra Elizabeth Brown James Brown Asa Davison

Cranbury Protest Targets Liquor License Renewal

About half of Cranbury residents attended a Sunday evening meeting at the First Presbyterian church to oppose renewing the United States Hotel liquor license. William K. Lombard, a former licensee turned anti liquor advocate, led the event with strong remarks. Remonstrance forms were distributed for filing with Middlesex county court in April.

Cranbury Flist Presbyterian Church United States William K. Lombard Philadelphia Lombard Court of Common Pleas Middlesex County J. E. Curry Warren Rising Z. W. Wells William McGill Trenton Trenton Brewing Company McGill Brewing Company

Steinbach Opens New Men’s and Boys’ Store in Asbury Park

The Steinbach Company of Asbury Park will open tomorrow a premier men’s and boys’ store finished in mahogany. Designed by leading store architects, it features new show cases dressing rooms and fixtures and aims to surpass all rivals in the state.

Steinbach Company Asbury Park

Rev. W. Heisley dies at 90 after long ministry

The prominent Methodist minister Rev. Charles W. Heisley aged 90 died Sunday at the Larches. A Civil War chaplain he led many charges in the state and was famed for his delivery. He leaves two sons Judge Wilburn Heisley and Rev. Augustus Heisley and a daughter Mrs D W Clark. Funeral held Wednesday at 11 30 in the Methodist church with Rev Z W Wells officiating. Interment at Farmingdale.

W. Heisley Heisley Charles W. Heisle Methodist Church Wilburn Heisley Long Branch Augustus Heisley Nutley N. J D. W. Clark Woodsbury Z. W. Wells Farmingdale

Obituary: Mrs Harriett Ten Broeck Leaves Daughters and Son

Mrs Harriett Louise Ten Broeck aged over S years passed after a short illness. Survived by daughters Mrs C H Lewis and Mrs A G Farr of Cranbury and son John F Ten Broeck former Assemblyman Perth Amboy. Funeral from her home Tuesday at 2 with Rev Warren Elsing officiating. Interment Perth Amboy under A S Cole Son Co.

Harriett Louise Ten Broeck A. G. Farr Union Valley C. H. Lewis A G. Farr Cranbury John F. Ten Broeck Perth Amboy Warren Elsing A.S. Cole

Death of George W Mc Chesney in Hightstown

George W Mc Chesney aged 69 died at his home in Hightstown on Saturday. He leaves a widow and three daughters. Funeral services were held at the First Presbyterian church Cranbury on Tuesday at noon with Rev W A Stanton officiating. Interment was in Brainerd cemetery Cranbury under the direction of A B Cole Son Co.

George W. Mc Chesney Hightstown First Presbyterian Church Cranbury Rev. W. A. Stanton Brainerd A. 3. Cole

Eightieth Birthday Noted by South Cranbury Ladies

Twenty seven residents of South Cranbury and neighbors of Mrs Annie Petty honored her eightieth birthday with a large bouquet of pink and white carnations and ferns sent with a card. Mrs Petty, recovering from grip, welcomed the gesture and a few visitors stopped by. The contributors included Mrs G A Bennett Mrs Alex Stults Mrs Maud Rue Mrs S J Bergen Miss Laura Scudder Mrs John C Perrine Mrs Jane Dey Mrs Sarah Reid and many others.

South Cranbury Annie Petty G. A. Bennett Alex. Stults Maud Rue S. J. Bergen Misa Laura Scudder John C. Perrine Jane Dey Sarah Reid Claudius Hammond Ela Chamberlin Alfred Bennett Bert Clayton D. W. Clayton J. E. Curry Walter Scott D. J. Wilson H. Perrino Alva Forman Chas Carlaon

Trail Hitters Evangle Christ Preacher Meetings at Hightstown

Attendance tops two hundred at cottage prayer meetings in Hightstown last week as laymen from Methodist Baptist Presbyterian and Universalist churches unite in an evangelistic campaign. Strand Theatre gatherings draw large crowds with speakers including Peter E Hurley Gen C Edward Murray and other trail biters from Trenton. A men’s meeting is planned at the Strand Theatre on Sunday March 5 with Rev. Dr L W Munhall to speak.

Thes Cottage Hightstown Strand Theatre Peter E. Hurley Gen. C. Edward Murray Trail Methodist Baptist Presbyterian Universalist L. W. Munhall

Measles Epidemic Hits Hightstown Schools

Hightstown faces an outbreak of measles with the Board of Health curbing further spread. School attendance has been affected for some time as officials work to control the epidemic.

Hightstown Board of Health

Robinsons Leave Spring Lake for Michigan Farm

Wednesday Mr W D Robinson and his son David D Robinson of Mercer avenue Spring Lake left for Lake Odessa Michigan where the elder Robinson bought a farm months ago The elder plans to return in two or three months while the son stays on the new homestead Upon renting or selling their Spring Lake property the couple will move and make the farm their permanent home

W. D. Robinson David D. Robinson Mercer Avenue Spring Lake Lake Odessa Michigan Robinson Mrs. Robinson

New Victor Records at Stoll's for home listening

New Victor Records arrive at Stoll's featuring many old hymns, Melba singing Annie Laurie, plus selections by McCormack Destinn Schumann Heink Gluck Reimers Martinelli Williams Hamlin and others. Edison machines and records also available for home listening with a great concert at your leisure.

Melba Annie Laurie McCormack Destinn Schumann-Heink Gluck and Reimers Martinelli Williams Hamlin Edison

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Sabbath Reading Circle Harry Glass Mareh Peddie Institute Mareh 7Th Stitch and Chatter Club Rienzi Wagner Glee Club Ronde D’amour van Weerterhout Mandolin Club Mr. Athana Baker Chimney Sweep Herbert Messrs. Adams, Hewitt, Oliver MeCabe Mennett Mr. Nickerson Hook Adams, Hewitt, Oliver Gavotte Royal Hermann Rey Peddie Songs Steinbach’s Princeton Junction Windsor Township C. W. Heisivy Harriett L. Ten Broeck Trail Hitters New Victor Records Stoll’s E. State St Trenton, N. J Frederick W. Donnelly Co Fred’k W. Donnelly Co A. F. Williams East State Street Daniel Block Clothing CO Washington Market Building 109 S. Broad SR First National Bank
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