Churches Gather for Lectures and Services
The union service features Rev. Charles A Killie D D delivering an illustrated talk on China after his Boxer Rebellion remarks. Second Presbyterian observes the Lord's Supper next Sunday with Rev J W Van Dyke leading. Methodist Church schedules sermons at 11 AM and 7:30 PM by Rev W Wells. Atlantic City Methodist Conference ends with changes. Rev A G Hageman moves to Trenton and Rev F A De Maris becomes District Superintendent of Camden District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian
Charles A. Killie
Killie
Christian Endeavor
Second Presbyterian
J. W. van Dyke
Methodist Conference
Methodist Episcopal Church
Atlantic City
A. G. Hageman
Cranbury
Hageman
Ave
Hamilton Ave
Methodist Church
Trenton
F. A. de Maris
Camden
W Cc T U Meeting Notes and Upcoming Events
The W C C T U met at Mrs Samuel Perrine’s home with a program on temperance education led by Mrs A H Symmes. The Willing Workers Mission Band meeting was postponed due to the storm and rescheduled for March 14 at 3 PM in the chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Perrine
A. H. Symmes
Cigaretts
Eriicson
Ww. Perrine
Mary Hughes
J. Bergen
H. Perrine
Willing Workers Mission Band
W C T U Spring Institute at Cranbury Church
Middlesex County Woman's Christian Temperance Union holds its Twenty eighth Spring Institute at First Presbyterian Church Cranbury New Jersey on Thursday March 18 1915. Lunch 20 cents, supper 15 cents. Morning session focuses on business. Afternoon readings by Mrs Geo Rawyon and Mrs Herbert Gittens. Rev F A De Marie D D former Cranbury Methodist pastor to address. Evening includes Mrs Deborah Knox Livingston with other participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex County Woman's Christian Temperance Union
First Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church of
Cranbury Township School Election Set for March 16
The annual Cranbury Township school election will be held next Tuesday March 16 to elect three Board members for three years. Incumbents EB Barclay Geo B Mershon and J W B Wicoff face re election and voters will decide on raising funds of 25000 for building and repairs 545000 for current expenses and 25000 for manual training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbury Township
Barclay
Geo. B. Mershon
Wicoff
Farms Change Hands In Local Transfers
Mr and Mrs Walter Mc Dougall move weekly to a Perrine ville area farm where he becomes manager. Mr and Mrs Jacob Huffman relocate from Helen Hughes farm to the Brown farm at Kingston. Bocatedo moves from Kingston to Mrs Hughes' farm. Charles Moody takes over H N Scott’s house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Mc Dougall
Perrineville
Mc Dougall
Jacob Huffman
Helen Hughes
Kingston
Bocatedo
John 8 Silvers Led Local Bank and Church Leader Dies
John 8 Silvers, longtime president of the First National Bank of Cranbury and head of Jr. Silvers & Bro. Co, died at his home after a brief illness. A banker, entrepreneur, and elder at Second Presbyterian Church, he shaped industry, charity, and public improvement in Cranbury for decades. Funeral services were held at his home with ministers and Apollo Lodge No. 156 in attendance. He is survived by his widow Anna Forman, a daughter, three sisters, and several nephews and nieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Cranbury
Second Presbyterian Church
Jr. Silvers & Bro. Co
Silvers
John S. Davison
J 8. Silvers & Bro Co
First National Bank of Cranbury
Apollo Lodge
Second Church
Mr. Silvers
Ezekiel
Lydia 8Vers
Anna Forman
Edward W Doohan
Trenton
D. Barclay
Ella Stults
Wis. E. H Bergen
Princeton
Rachel Silvers
William 8. Silvers
Tom Russell
Second ‘Presbyterian Cemetery
A. Cole
Jamesburg’s Founding and Growth Through Local History
A retrospective on Jamesburg tracing its roots to 1658 with early Delwarean and Brainerd influences, settlement beginning 1792, then Buckelews Mills and James Buckelew’s men shaping the town. It notes the 1846 school, the 1853 F and J railroad, stage line with Dent Miller, population growth, churches, banks, and civic groups shaping a proud community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamesburg
Manalapan Lake
Delaware
Atlantic
Redmond
Ensleys Mills
Joby Mount
Mounts Mills
Wm. Gordon
James Buckelew
Buckelews Mills
Presbyterian Church
Nathaniel 8. Rue
Freehold
New York
Buckelew
President Lincoln
Railroan
State Capitol
Trenton
Death of Thomas Hutton at Cranbury Farm
Thomas Hutton aged 62 died at his Maplewood Avenue home Cranbury after a three year illness. He leaves a widow and children Mrs John Barlow Monmouth Junction Mrs Neubert Borel Beverly Mrs Fred Cox Princeton Mrs Herbert Stahl Joseph Hutton Grace Eva Edna Dorothy and Russell Hutton Cranbury. Funeral held Thursday at two o clock from his home Rev W Wells M E Church officiated Interment in Second Presbyterian Cemetery under A Vole Son Co supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hutton
Maplewood Avenue
Cranbury
Hutton
John Barlow
Monmouth Junction
Neubert Borel
Baverly
Fred Cox
Princeton
Herbert Stahl
Death of Willard L. Cole in Trenton area
Willard L. Cole died Sunday at his daughter Mrs George W Briggs home in Trenton after a long illness. The funeral was held Wednesday with burial at Hightstown. He leaves a widow, three daughters Mrs G W Brigge Mrs Frank Dixon and Mrs Len Boben all of Trenton, two sons Harry and Fred Vole of Trenton and Ernest Cole of Long Branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard L. Cole
Mra
George W Briggs
Trenton
Hightstown
G. W. Brigge
Frank Dixon
Len Boben
Harry
Fred Vole
Ernest Cole
Long Branch
James A Claghorn Dies. Civil War Vet and Contractor
James A Claghorn aged 80 died at his daughter Mrs W E B Foote’s Penos Neck home on Tuesday. A retired bridge contractor and Civil War veteran he is survived by one daughter. Funeral services were held at the Foote home yesterday at 11 AM with burial at Penis Neck cemetery under A C Cole Son & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Claghorn
W. EB Foote
Penos Neck
Foote
Penis Neck
8. Cole, Son & Co
Death of Thomas Burns Found Along Friendship Road
Thomas Burns, known in Monmouth Junction, was found dead on Friendship road Tuesday by John Barclay and Charles Farr. He lay face down with his mouth organ beside him. County Physician Carrol authorized burial after examining the body. No foul play is suspected. snow tracks indicate he was alone and likely died from exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Burns
Monmouth Junction
Friendship Road
John Barclay
Charles Farr
Carrol
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. Wells
C. E. Society
C. E. Society of the First Church
Charles Butcher
Burrogate
D. W. Clayton
John
John 8
Silvera
Tan _S. Sivlas
South Amboy
Camden and Amboy
Isaac 8. Buckelew
William Vouk
Jamesburg Agricultural Society
Joseph O. Magee
Wm. H. Courter
Victor
E. State St
Sig Opportunities
Daniel Black Clothing Co
Washington Market
S. Broad St
Trenton, N
Fred’k W. Donnelly Co
Fred’k W. Donnelly
Fred W. Donnelly Co
Taylor Opera House
Williams
Elgin
Waltham
Howard
Hamilton
East State Street
A. EF. Williams
N. J
R. A. Donnelly
State Street
Broad Street
S. Broad Street
Trenton, N. J
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