Church Services and Community Notices
Sunday sermons announced by Rev. Curry at the Presbyterian and Rev. Warre Elsjoy at Second Presbyterian with topics Slackers Ancient and Modern and A Woman's Deed. Schultz Memorial M E by Mr William Vogel. Social Club gathering at the Davis home March 13. Village Improvement Society thanks Joseph C. Chamberlin for corn for the swans. W. H Johnson president. Attending conference at Atlantic City Rev. and Mr H F Doran for the Methodist Episcopal Conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Village Improvement Society
Joseph C. Chamberlin
Rey
H. F. Doran
Atlantic City
Mr. Doran
Methodist Episcopal Conference
Our Sons and Dada Toasts at Sunday Meeting
A Middlesex County event announces a Father and Son Barquet with a Mother to respond to the toast Our Sons with the colors and a Son to answer Our Dada While tickets are nearly sold out a meeting next Sunday afternoon will be addressed by Rev Warren Eiring Dr Littman chairs the W S S Campaign The Ladies Reading Circle meets March 18 at First Presbyterian chapel The Red Cross also meets there with a book reading by Mir Clara Chamberlin. large attendance expected
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Eiring. Bulfert
Littman
W.S S
Middlesex County
First Presbyterian Chapel
Red Cross
Mir
Clara Chamberlin
Zia
Mendelssohn Sextette in Cranbury Chapel Show
The Mendelssohn Sextette, formed two years ago, known for instrumental and vocal excellence, will entertain Cranbury audiences at the First Presbyterian chapel on Saturday evening March 16. The group showcases varied costumes and balanced programs with entertaining appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendelssohns
Lyceum
Chautauqua
Cranbury
First Presbyterian
Goodwins Band Plans 1918 Rehearsals and Season
The Renowned Band prepares for 1918 with robes and blue birds, rehearsing in the band room as last season, though marked by many canceled engagements, remains the most successful in the Band's history, earning praise for its members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Birds
The Town Clock Needs Repair and Lighting
Residents of Cranbury urge action on the town clock which has been out of order for a long period. They request restoration and proper covering from storms plus illumination for day and night use, arguing it would be a valuable convenience and civic benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbury
Steinbach Company Retail Ad From Asbury Park
War time shopping advice notes it is cheaper to buy outside New York with metropolitan assortments at lower prices. Ad references Steinbach Company based in Asbury Park offering goods to shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Steinbach Company
Asbury Park
Masonic Night Observed at Hightstown First Church
Sunday services at the First Methodist Episcopal church of Hightstown honored the Hightstown and Cranbury Masonic lodges with a full attendance. Senator Harold B. Wells of Bordentown gave the principal address, joined by a program of music, a patriotic demo titled Flags That Wave Together, and a performance of the Star Spangled Banner. The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Second Church outlined monthly topics and hostesses for the coming year, including studies on the American Negro Committee Latin America Puerto Rico Cuba Orientals in the United States Our Young People Africa Alaska China Siam Mormonism Japan and The American Indian Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Hightstown
Cranbury
Jeanette Wilzop
Jonas A. Fuld
Trenton
United States
Stults
Chamberlin
Campbell Angust
Silvers
Emmony
Rogers
Africa
Spaulding
B.S. Barclay
G.conover
Alaska
Siam
Brown
Elsing
Mershau
Miss Groves
Groves
China
The
American Indiar
Hughes
I. D Barclay
Mershon Marco
Japan
Burroughs
Taken Bank Position Burroughs Resigns Local Music Instructor
Arthur L. Burroughs, longtime organist and piano instructor at Peddie Institute, resigns to join Mechanics National Bank in Trenton. He will reside in Hightstown and commute daily while remaining organist at First Baptist Church of Hightstown. Pupils and friends in Hightstown Cranbury and Peddie express regret and extend best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur L. Burroughs
Peddie Institute
Mechanics National Bank
Trenton
Ir. Burroughs
Hightstown
First Baptist Church
Peddie
Cranbury
Stout-Dey nuptials linked Cranbury to Monmouth Junction
Mr and Mrs John R Dey of Cranbury announce the marriage of their daughter Helen Roberta to Mr Grove Alexander Stout of Monmouth Junction on a Saturday in March. Rev James B Clark officiated at the Presbyterian manse Dayton NJ. The bride wore a tailored tan suit with matching accessories and was attended by Miss Gertrude Duncan and Warren Dey. The couple plans a honeymoon in New York and will reside on a farm near Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Dey
Cranbury
Helen Roberta
Grove Alexander Stout
Monmouth Junction
James B. Clark
Dayton
N. J
Gertrude Duncan
Warren Dey
Orother
New York
Mire
Stout
Prince
Voorhees Brothers Celebrate Twenty First Anniversary
H M Voorhees and Bro of Trenton mark twenty one years in the city noting steady growth and a reputation for quality and durability. A cantata rehearsal is set for next Monday evening at the Second Presbyterian church with singers urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Voorhees & Bro’s
Second Presbyterian Church
Reverend Lewis to Leave Hightstown for New York Charity Aid post
The Universalist church of Hightstown will lose pastor Rev L Lewis who resigns to take a geld agent position with the New York State Charity Aid society. He has led the church for a year, boosting membership and finances and overseeing improvements and memorial window plans. Also, Red Cross Circle No 2 hosts a clam chowder supper March 19 at Oud Fellows Hall in support of activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Hightstown
New York
Lewik
Oud Fellows Hall
Cranbury War Savings Drive and Light Bearers Meeting
Cranbury Sunday-schools report progress in the War Savings Stamp Drive with sums from Second Presbyterian Schultz Memorial and First Presbyterian. The drive runs to March 16. Viking Light Bearers meet March 8 at 3 PM in the chapel with program The Child of Heaven and readings by several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbury
Second Presbyterian
Schultz
First Presbyterian
Wss&s
Viking
China
Mary
Woolston
Obituary notices from Cranbury and Hightstown area
Mrs Mary L Ashton widow of A J Ashton died at her home in Hights town on Monday evening. She is survived by one son C Meville Ashton of Washington DC. Funeral held Wednesday. Mrs Penmelia B Hendricks died at Cranbury Station on Sunday night of pneumonia. Survived by husband and five children Elsie Jay Warren Orpheus and Benjamin. Funeral Wednesday afternoon with interment by A Cole Ben & Co Cranbury. Baxter honover Phares formerly of Cranbury died Friday March 11 in Ansonia Connecticut. He leaves a wife and three brothers James Fred of Cranbury Oscar of Hightstown. Two sisters Mrs Frances Holmes and Mra Viola Nixon. Funeral attended by brothers James and Oca last Sunday in Ansonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary L Ashton
A J Ashton
Hightstown
C. Meville Ashton
Washington, DC
Penmelia B. Hendricks
George N. Hendricks
Cranbury Station
Elsie
Jay
Warren
Orpheus
Benjamin
A. Cole
Ben & Co
Cranbury
Baxter Honover Phares
Ansonia
Connecticut
George and
Cornelia Phares
Anna Thompson
James
Fred
Oscar
Frances Holmes
Mra Viola Nixon
Oca
Local Option Meeting on Liquor Sale in South Brunswick
South Brunswick Local Option League invites all legal voters to Dayton school house Monday night March 11 at 8 for a special election to decide liquor sale. Signed Middlesex County Local Option League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Brunswick
Local Option League
Need for Concerted War Prohibition Drive Noted in Press
The article calls for a direct war prohibition drive as breweries use vast grain and sugar while families cut back on sugar and flour. It laments fairs over hoarding and questions wartime policies while describing community life and local updates from Dayton and nearby areas.
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Congress
Mother
Johnnie
Susie
Stoll Fountain Pen Delights At Great Prices
Some folks buy pricey fountain pens, but many prefer the Stoll Pen offered at $1.00 or $1.50 to $2.50 for self filling. It promises high satisfaction and long value. Try different points until you find the best fit for your hand.
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J. E ‘Curry
Ephraim
Second
Presbyterian
Warre Elsjoy
F. 8. Davis
W. H Johnson
Father and Son
Barquet
Community Brotherhood
the Reading Circle
Mendelssohn Sextette
Hightstown Church
Stout-Dey
H. M. Voorhees & Bro. of
W. S. S. Drive
Marion Bennett
Mildred Forman
Mary S Symmes
Marion Appleget
Irving Bennett
Franklin Scott
Charles Grover
Jesus
Rosella Perrine
Sarah Bennett
Emma Bennett
Caroline Applegate
Alice Scott
Edith Symmes
Maury Perrine
Alberta Grover
Anna Scott
Mary Woolston
Gertrude Davison
Mary R. Symmes
Reading
Helen Forman
Mary L. Ashton
Mrs
George Hendricks
W.c T. A
Frederick Seigle
John Seigie
Camp Greenleaf
Lytle
Alfred K. Schoenly
Aviation Corp
Fort Slocum
N. Y
John Hlucky
Dorothy Anna
Babe
Edgar Carroll
Euma Dey
Prospect Plains
Armenia Hutchinson
Holmes Probavo
Allentown
Harvey R Dey
Rowland
South Dayton
Ve Jey Applegate
Walter D. Applegate
Ocean Grove
Wallace Carroll
Philadelphia
Bugar Carroll
William Schenck
Ben
Daniel
Rumick of
Englishtown
Mira Gene Cozzins
Ammaganeet
Long Island
Mary Cozzina
Bertha Osborn
Stoll
E. State St
Trenton, N. Jd
Trenton Times
Donnelly
DonneLly Co
Bauilor Opera’House
Clarista InApparel
Trenton, N. J
R. A. Donnelly
State Street
Broad
E. Harder
Granbury, N. J
Daniel Block Clothing CO
Washington Market Building
Broad St
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