Personal notes and society happenings in Cranbury area
Miss Jennie Duncap returns home from six weeks with her sister Mrs Charles Garretson of Brooklyn. W H Johnson Russell Johnson and others attend Y M C A meeting in Trenton. Mrs Emma Snow to return from California. Village Improvement Society funds crosswalks and sidewalks. Cranbury events include hats shoes and retail openings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W H. Johnson
Russell Johnson
Philadelphia
Luella Reynolds
Benjamin Everett
Windsor
Jennie Duncap
Charles Garretson
Brooklyn
South Cranbury
Nicholas Vreeland Sr
Nicholas Vreeland Jr
Monmouth Junction
Lewis G. Applett
Charles Lawrence
Princeton
William Jennings Bryan
Emma Snow
Hollistic
California
Picture Sermon at First Presbyterian Church
On Sabbath evening March 19 the church will present forty colored pictures tracing the experiences of a Christian from the gate of the Palace Beautiful to Beulah Land. Eight original drawings will illustrate the Holy City as Mr William Russell Silvers provides the musical solo. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Christian
Palace
Beulah Land
Holy City
Wm. Russel Silvers
Heisleys Attend New Jersey Methodist Conference Ocean City
Rev and Mrs W Heisley attend the New Jersey Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church now in session at Ocean City. Due to Heisleys absence no church services will be held next Sunday morning or evening. Sabbath school holds its regular afternoon session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Heisley
New Jersey
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ocean City
Cranbury Township Board of Education Election Sets March 21
The annual election of Cranbury Township Board of Education members will be held next Tuesday March 21 at the Cranbury school house. Other matters will be voted on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education of
Cranbury Township
Cranbury School House
Special Meeting of Village Improvement Society
A special meeting of the Village Improvement Society will be held in the Library next Monday evening. All members, men and women, are urged to attend for important business to be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. I
Village Improvement Society
Mrs Malvinia Vincent Expresses Gratitude for Support
Mrs Malvinia Vincent and family extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for their sympathy and assistance during the recent bereavement of their husband and father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvinia Vincent
Peddie Institute Elects Coleman as Treasurer and Clergy Movements
The Peddie Institute board elected James C. Coleman treasurer succeeding the resigned D. G. Garabrant. Coleman, brother of Henry A. Coleman of Vannest, Coleman & Co., is now in Newark. Also, Rev J G Bowker from Philadelphia takes the Hamilton Square Baptist pastorate succeeding Rev J W Lissenden who resigned a year ago. Mrs Elizabeth Voorhees Bowers of Cranbury dies at 81 after long illness, survived by daughter Mrs Laura Simpson. Funeral at First Presbyterian Church Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Corporators
Peddie Institute
James C. Coleman
D. G. Garabrant
Mr. Coleman
Henry A. Coleman
Vannest, Coleman & Co
Clothiers
Irenton
Newark
J. G Bowker
Philadelphia
Hamilton Square Baptist Church
J W. Lissenden
Millville
James Bowers
Cranbury
Bowers
Elizabeth Voorhees
Crarbary
Abram Rue
New York
Laura Simpson
First Presbyterian Church
James H Mount’s Telephonic Attachment Promises Change
James H Mount known as the Wizard of Jamesburg has refined a new telephone attachment. Philadelphia observers brought his device to Jamesburg after study and testing. The invention aims to let users operate phones without holding receivers and with invisible wires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamesburg
James H. Mount
Philadelphia
Moving Pictures At Odd Fellows Hall Draw Crowd
John W. Weastell staged moving picture shows at Odd Fellows Hall on the last two Mondays with good attendance. Admission is 10 and 15 cents, and he plans another entertainment next Monday promising to please all who attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows Hall
John W. Weastell
Work Starts on Dykes in River Near Bordentown
The United States government began dredging the Delaware River just above Bordentown as a preliminary to building a dyke to divert water from behind the islands into the main channel. Bordentown sees this as a sign the project precedes the New Jersey ship canal ending at Crosswick creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Delaware River
Bordentown
New Jersey Ship Canal
Crosswick Creek
Number Seven Across a Curious Cultural Blend
A concise reflection notes how a segment of society has grown fond of Number Seven and repeats its use without seeking change. The piece hints at familiarity, habit, and resistance to alteration within a specific group.
Estate sales announced for March in Cranbury area
March 20 Charles H Edwards administrator will sell on the Cranbury to Prospect Plains road property including 50 gallons of home made wine 150 jars of produce and 23 hives of bees. March 22 Jacob Straley will sell on the Spotswood to Rhode Hall road crops farm implements and related items. March 23 Mrs Georgianna Hausser will sell the late George B Hausser property on the Edinburgh to Cranbury road farm, stock, implements and household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Edwards
David Hill
Cranbury Station
Prospect Plains
Jacob Straley
Spotswood
Rhode Hall
Georgianna Hausser
George B. Hausser
William Jewell
Edinburgh
Cranbury
Dr King’s New Life Pills Marketed Against Appendicitis
An beware ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a preventive cure to avoid appendicitis. It claims the pills gently stimulate stomach liver and bowels to prevent clogging and relieve constipation headaches biliousness chills. Sold for 25 cents at N F Clayton’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
New Life
N. F. Clayton’s
Notice to Creditors of David Hill Estate in Middlesex
Charles H. Edwards as administrator of David Hill deceased by direction of the Middlesex Surrogate gives notice to creditors to file debts demands and claims against the estate under oath within nine months from March 6 1911 or be barred from action. Dated March 6 1911 Onantes H Epwarps Administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Edwards
David Hill
County of
Middlesex
Onantes H. Epwarps
Sale of lands to pay debts for Jacob B Smock estate
Henry D Smock administrator of Jacob B Smock deceased applies to court for sale of lands to satisfy debts. Show cause ordered for April 14 1911 at 10 in the forenoon with publication in The Cranbury Press for six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry D.smock
Jacob B. Smock
Henry D. Smock
Court House
New Brunswick
Cranbury Press
Cranbury
N. Jy
Notice of Final Account in Middlesex Orphans Court
The executor of Caroline Marsh deceased will exhibit his final account to the Middlesex County Orphans Court on Friday April 14 1911 at 10 AM for settlement and allowance after audit by the Burrogate. Samuel J McClenaghan executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Marsh
Orphans’ ‘Court
County of
Middlesex
Burrogate
Sanuel J. McClenaghan
For Rent A 6 Room House in Cranbury Village
For rent a six room house in good condition located in Cranbury village. Inquiries welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbury
Richard Courtney
Attacks School Principal Gains with Electric Bitters
Chas B Allen of Sylvania Georgia recounts a severe illness lasting over three years including rheumatism liver and stomach trouble and diseased kidneys. He credits Electric Bitters with a full cure after four bottles and says thousands bless the remedy for stomach disorders female complaints kidney troubles biliousness and renewed vigor. Offered for 50 cents at N F Claytons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. B. Allen
Sylvania
N. F. Clayton's
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C. C. Blauvelt
Daniel Appleget
Trenton
W. H. Johnson
I. C Hoffman
Franklin Walker
H.N. Scott
George Puerschner
Gon Karl
Elwood
VanDusen
M. Clayton
Wm. Stein
East Orange
Nellie Smock
Freehold
Baird Davison
George Puerschauer
Karl
Marshallton
Delaware
E. M. Humphreys
Edsward Walker
Frank Perrine
Phoenixville
Middlesex Breeders Association
Plainsboro Hall
Minkler
Cranbury Vigilant Society
Walter H. Havens
Ladies Reading Circle
G. W. Burroughs
Eugene Field
James Whitcomb Riley
J.D Chamberlin
Clara Chamberlin
John Wier
Pollo Lodge
Joseph E
Curry
W. M
Middlesex Orphans’ Court
Adrian Lyon
Judea
Peter F. Daly
Man
Snedeker & Bennett
W. Russell Silvers
Cranbury, N. J
James A. Smith
McCleland Street
Perth
Amboy
N. J
Maryland
HK. P. Johnson
Easton Ave
Peppler
Cyphers
Pepe
Evans
Aspinwall
Jersey
Thomas Peppler
Hightstown, N. J
P. Dunham & CO
Trenton, N. J
S. P. Dunham & CO
Holman
Jordan
Middlesex Creamery
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