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Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1916

Page

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Churches Schedule Events at Two Presbyterian Parishes

Sunday services at First and Second Presbyterian churches feature sermons by Rev. J E B Curry on Preparedness and by Rev. Warren Elsing on Transfigured Lives. David C Griffith recounts childhood struggles against the saloon. Socials and meetings include a church reception for new members, a Great Home Missionaries program, and a Corona Club gathering. Six new members joined Second Presbyterian.

First Presbyterian Church J. E B. Curry Second Presbyterian Church W. H. Rue Nicholas Vreeland John A. Forman Henry Duncan Hattie Lewis Second Presbyterian Warren Elsing Elsing Clara Chamberlin Ella Grover Hightstown Battie Lewis W. Russell Silvers Clarence Perrine

Election of Board of Education members held Tuesday

The annual meeting selected S. H. Perrine Wm F Perrine and J B Bergen as new board members. The current board includes Perrine Perrine Bergen Gee Mershon Chamberlin Butcher Wicoff Mason Barclay.

Board of Education S. H. Perrine Wm F. Perrine J. 8. Bergen Wm. F. Perrine J. Bergen Gee B. Mershon J. D. Chamberlin H. J. Butcher J. W. B. Wicoff Mason Barclay

New Jitney Service to Hightstown From Cranbury

Town announces a jitney route starting Monday with H S Dey operating to Hightstown. The service includes extra facilities and aims to provide Cranbury residents with convenient transportation and encourage public patronage.

H.S Dey Hightstown

Reading Circle Studies Child Welfare Program

The Circle met at Mrs. Clifford Conover's home on Wednesday to discuss child welfare. The program included talks by Mrs. Curry on The Desires of American Girls and A Girl and her Guards, plus contributions from Miss Clara Chamberlin and Mrs. J. D. Chamberlin, with musical selections and a discussion of social education through The Play Ground and At the Doors of Life.

Clifford Conover Curry Gary Forman Scott J.B. Perrine Ruth Dean Deans Aaron Dean Elmira Dean Nathaniel Britton Aaron Britton Plainsboro Kate Wicoff Voorhees Wrightmire Downs A. S., Cole, Son & Co

Entertainers Emerson Winters and Alice Stire to Perform

The First Presbyterian Chapel hosts Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Winters in a varied program. Mrs. Winters showcases whistling solos while Mr. Winters presents readings, character sketches, and piano monologues with satirical parodies.

Emerson Winters Wintera Lyceum Lady Whistler Alice Stire Bob White Miss Stire Mr. Winters

Wm. French Dead In Los Angeles Warms to Elmwood Farewell

Wm. B. French formerly of New Brunswick died in Los Angeles on March 15 after fifteen years there. The body goes to Elmwood Cemetery New Brunswick for interment Friday March 25 at 1 30 PM. He leaves one brother Stephen A. French of Asbury Park.

Wm. B. French Los Angeles Cal New Brunswick N. J Elmwood Stephen A. French Asbury Park

Tragedy at Monmouth Junction Claims Young Man

William Breece, about twenty one, was killed at Monmouth Junction on Wednesday after crossing the railroad tracks in front of a standing train and being struck by a fast express on the next track. He and his father George Breece worked for Mershon & Clayton, Hay and Straw merchants, who mourn his untimely death. A relative witnessed the accident and later learned the victim was kin.

Monmouth Junction Breece George Breece Mershon & Clayton, Hay and Straw Merchants

Local Option Meeting Draws Hightstown Men

A Sunday gathering at the Strand Theatre featured Rev. Dr. James K. Shields addressing the audience on the theme why the people should rule. About two hundred men signed pledges in favor of local option on the license question and organizers plan future canvassing of borough voters.

Strand Theatre James K. Shields Local Option League

Local Option movement rises in Cranbury Township

Insurgent voters in Cranbury township organize the Middlesex County Local Option League to back Local Option on liquor licensing. The group seats officers, seeks written pledges from candidates, and plans expansion to nearby towns amid a broader regional push for majority rule on liquor sales.

Rastus Doolittle Poseum Run Baptist Church Rastua Cranbury Township Withi Lue Second Church Middlesex County Local Option League J. W. Ward New York Kingewood N. J Bergen County League Berg Middlesex House Senate Option League Cranbury South Plainfield Metuchen New Market South River South Amboy ES Barclay Wm. 5. Cole Geo. B. Mershon C. Raymond Wicoff

Remarkable Suit Collection Showcases Men Youths

In a time of market instability and scarce merchandise the listing urges judging the store by its unusual collection of splendid suits for men and youths rather than praising their excellence.

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David C. Griffith Tabernacle Methodist Church C. E. Society Christian Endeavor Society of the First Church Great Home Missionaries Ethel Cole Church Social Second Church Corona Club H. N. Scott Pioneer Grange Reading Circle Alice Stire Winters First Presbyterian Chapel William Breece Suribe Ment Norfolk Daniel Black Clothing, Co Washington Market Building South Broad Street Trenton, N. J Bdonnelly Benjamin Fred’k W. Donnelly Co A. F. Williams East State Street R. A. Donnelly State Street Broad E. State St B. F. Gunson Hotel Windsor Trenton
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