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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1913
Page
1
The Christian Endeavor Society of the First Presbyterian church meets in the chapel Sunday evening. Topic is Mission Work at Home and Abroad Education led by Miss Elizabeth Davison. Reading and Circe noted. Mrs. Barclay and Mrs. Emmons coordinate the program.
Triangle Club members urged to attend the season start at Miss Emma Mershon's home on Saturday evening March 29. Monmouth Presbyterial Society of Foreign Missions holds its annual meeting next Thursday in Red Bank with representatives from First and Second Churches. Ella Stults serves as president and J E Curry as secretary.
Last night in the Lodge Room audience of about two hundred enjoyed Prof A T Sirete of Trenton with violin, accompanied by C Dudley Wilson and others. The program pleased all, encores followed, and a dance netted about fifty dollars for the piano fund.
Miss Elsie Johnson’s surprise party Friday evening at her parents Mr and Mrs Peter H Johnson brought about twenty young friends for music games and refreshments. Attendees included Gertrude and Helen Fergusson Mary Dey Lillian Cane Elsie Joslin Edith Schenck Grace Peppler Eva Ely and many others.
An advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming they stimulate the liver improve digestion and purge poisons with a quick path to wellness. It notes price five cents at N F Clayton’s and asserts Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is highly regarded and widely praised.
Mrs Louise Powell Holmes died Tuesday after a two month illness from erysipelas and lung congestion. She was 67, widow of Dr Jo Holmes, a noted local physician. Survived by sisters Mrs Carey and Mrs Litchfield of Camden and brother John H Bowell of Haddonfield. Funeral Thursday at two from the late home conducted by Rev Adolps Allen of Second Presbyterian Church. Interment in Second Presbyterian Cemetery.
Miss Bertha Griggs daughter of Mrs Laura Griggs of Monmouth Junction and W Edward Ginter of Cranbury were married Wednesday at eight o'clock in the First Presbyterian Church. Rev J E Curry officiated with Miss Lillie Griggs and Mr Frank Smith attending. The couple will reside on the Fisher farm at Prospect Plains after a wedding trip.
Mr and Mrs George L Simonson of Washington New Jersey announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Amanda to Matthew W Franklin Reynolds son of Mr and Mrs Reuben Reynolds of Cranbury. The ceremony was at the bride s home Easter Sunday at six conducted by the Baptist Church pastor. Only immediate family attended. The bride wore a blue whipcord suit with matching hat. A wedding breakfast followed and the couple left for a honeymoon. After April first they will reside at Maple Villa Cranbury.
Beginning April 8 Leroy Stout of Trenton will run a passenger and express auto between Cranbury and Trenton. The white truck with express and bus body will depart Cranbury at 9 45 AM and arrive in Trenton at 11 15 AM each morning except Sundays. Stops and fare details appear in another column. Stout will cater to matinee patrons and wait if shows run late.
The Hightstown Grange No. 96 presents a musical program tomorrow evening in Grange Hall. Performers include Miss Lillian Day piano solo, Mrs. David Wilson violin solo, Miss Emma Davison vocal solo, recitations by Mrs. John Rodgers and Miss Elsie Mount, and a group rendition The Plow Spade and Hoe.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the world’s most reliable cough remedy for forty three years with over three million bottles used last year. It guarantees relief or money back and cites testimonials from J J Owens of Allendale. Also Chamberlain’s Liniment is advertised for rheumatism with claims of prompt relief and no internal treatment needed.
Easter was quietly observed in town churches and Sunday schools with decorative flowers. First church featured solos by Miss Helen Murray and choir and orchestra selections, plus a list of names for Easter pieces. Union Valley and Second Presbyterian services offered choir songs, duets, anthems, and a sermon by Rev. Johnston with a congregation gift of two hundred dollars.
The article notes Pennington Seminary's long service to New Jersey and its role in educating state leaders. It details rising debts from past tuition relief and mortgages, urging Methodists and the public to raise 250000 dollars to pay obligations and sustain the school for future civic and religious work.
The funeral of Mrs. Henry Boyd took place Tuesday afternoon at Charles Boyd's home. Interment was in Bethel church cemetery with Rev. Wm Lieschman of Princeton officiating.
Advertises combination corset covers and drawers in nainsook with lace and embroidery. Prices range from $1 for basic sets to $3.50 for elaborate combinations, with varied trims, yokes, medallions, and skirts.
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