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Newspaper

Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1913

Page

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Methodist Church Service and Mission Band Meeting

Morning service titled The Church of Jesus Christ and an evening talk Clean Athletics. A probationers class will be received into full membership. A special Fruit Gleaners Mission Band meeting for young ladies is set for Sunday at 3 PM in the chapel with a program Under Marching Orders featuring Miriam Carter of the High School.

Church of Jesus Christ Second Church Fruit Gleanes Mission Band Miriam Carter

Young People’s Christian Association Meet at Second Presbyterian

The Young People’s Christian Association of the Second Presbyterian Church will meet in the chapel Sunday evening. The subject will be The Ideal Christian. His Prayers and the leader will be Carleton Campbell. Trustees of First Presbyterian Church Organize with Amzi A Duncan Head. The Board of Trustees met Monday evening to organize for the year. Members include Amzi A Duncan John C Perrine Wm H De Bow G Amstrong Bennett Samuel Perrine Chas T Hoffman H J Butcher Wm H Thomas H C Symmes M D A A Duncan was re elected president and G A Bennett secretary. Committees named Buildings and Repairs H C Symmes M D John C Perrine Samuel Perrine Lighting and Heating W H Thomas A T Hofman Finance W H De Bow A A Duncan.

Young ‘People’s Christian Association The Second Presbyterian Church Carleton Campbell First Presbyterian Church Amzi A& Duncan First Church Amzi A. Duncan John C. Perrine Wm. H. de Bow G. Amstrong Bennett Samuel Perrine Chas. T. Hoffman H.J Butcher Wm. H. Thomas H. C. Symmes M. D. A. A. Duncan G. A. Bennett H. C Symmes M. D W. H.thomas A.T. Hofman He de Bow A. A. Duncan

Popular Ladies Present Farce at Second Presbyterian

Next Wednesday evening the town to witness a fine farce in the Second Presbyterian chapel. Music by the Cranbury Wales quartet will accompany the performance. Presenters include Mrs. J. J. Bradley Mrs. G. B. Mershop Mrs. W. R. Silvers Miss Marie Groves Mrs. C. T. Hoffman Mrs. Samuel Perrine and Mrs. Ella Stults. Admission is 25 cents.

Second Presbyterian Chapel Cranbury Wales J. J. Bradley G. B. Mershop W. R. Silvers Marie Groves C. T. Hoffman

Musical at Princeton Baptist Church May nine

On Friday evening May 9 a musical will be given in Princeton Baptist Church Penne Neck New Jersey under the Christian Endeavor Society. The program features Elizabeth Z Long Elocutionist Mrs J W Letson Soprano Soloist Mrs H A Stilts Violinist and Mr H C McWhorter Pianist Admission 35 cents.

Princeton Baptist Church Penne Neck N. J Christian Endeavor Society Elizabeth Z. Long J. W. Letson H. A. Stilts H. C. McWhorter

Widow Mrs Sarah Grover Dies After Illness at 72

Mrs Sarah Grover wife of David D Grover dies at her son in law Alfred Perrines home after a painful illness She leaves a daughter Mrs Alfred Perrine three brothers Spafford Bergen Allentown Stephen Bergen Ewing Howard Bergen Scott's Corner a sister Mrs Eli Rogers Trenton She belonged to the Dutch Neck Presbyterian Church Funeral services are held at the Perrine home this afternoon at two o'clock

Sarah Grover David D. Grover Alfred Perrine

David Vanderhoef 83 Dies at Rhode Hall Home

David Vanderhoef aged 83 died Tuesday at the home of his nephew J Sidney Clayton in Rhode Hall. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at two o'clock at Mr Clayton's home.

David Vanderhoef J. Sidney Clayton Rhode Hall Mr. Clayton

Central Local Union Meeting at First Presbyterian Cranbury

The Central Local Union meets at the First Presbyterian church in Cranbury on Saturday May 8 at 10 30 a m. Speakers include M Bond president of 3LC A of Peddie Mrs C H Bandy Fatehgarh India and H B Strock of Allentown. The Peddie quartet will attend and perform several selections.

First Presbyterian Church of Cranbury Co. M.bond 3Lc. A Peddie Mra. C. H. Bandy Fatebgarh India H. B. Strock Allentown

Grover 25th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated in Grovers Mills

Mr and Mrs Elmer Grover of Grovers Mills observed their 25th wedding anniversary with a surprise Friday evening April 25th. Guests from Rocky Hill Kingston Belle Mead Princeton Trenton Langhorne Pa Cranbury Grovers Mills Dutch Neck and other area towns joined in games music and refreshments.

Elmer Grover Grovers Mills Rocky Hill John D. Reed Bessia Sara Reed John William Reed Spotts Lewis Arnold Webb Lee Kingston Thomas Barowman Jean Mary Barowman Harold Mabel Thompson Belle Mead Charles Kunhaueer Princeton Wesley Snook Trenton George Snedeker Marion Carven Cranbury H. N. Scott Harold Scott Atts A. C. G Grover Rue Alberta Charles Grover Grovers Mille A. C. Wiley Wm. Wiley and Son Lillian Reed Dutch Neck Jacob Perrine

Cranbury and Jamesburg Pair Wed in Quiet Presbyterian Ceremony

David Perrine Dye son of Cranbury farmers wed Nellie May Dey daughter of Jamesburg residents at the Presbyterian Manse on April 30. Rev. S McClenaghan officiated with relatives present. A reception followed at Emens home, after which the couple departed for Washington D C for a honeymoon. They plan to reside at Woodlawn Farm in North Cranbury after June 1.

David Perrine Dye Charles R. Dye Cranbury Nellie May Dey Rebecca.e Dey Jamesburg S_. McClenaghan Joseph-S-Petty Joseph Petty Charles C .Emens Harrison Street Monmouth Junction Washington D. C

Pleasant meeting at Miss Elva Chamberlin home joins club officers

A Wednesday gathering at the home of Miss Elva Chamberlin featured Mrs. Stults summarizing The Courage of the Commonplace. Mrs. Davis read a book title list for prizes with 102 as top score. Mrs. 8. H. Perrine won with 88. Annual officers elected: President E. 8. Barclay, First VP Charles Emmons, Second VP Clifford Chamberlin, Recording Secretary John D Federation Secretary Charles Hoffman, Treasurer John 8. Silvers, Program Committee Symmes Perrine Perrine Groves.

Elva Chamberlin E. 8. Barclay Charles Emmons Clifford Chamberlin John D. Chamberlin Federation Charles Hoffman John 8. Silvers H. C Symmes J. B. Perrine Samuel Perrine Marie Groves

Souvenirs Free To First Two Hundred Customers

Spring opening at Steinbach Company in Asbury Park offers free souvenirs to the first two hundred customers as carfare refunds are issued.

Steinbach Company Asbury Park

Blossom Supper at Beekman Home Delights Guests

A Beekman country-house Blossom Supper drew many friends from Dayton Franklin Park Cranbury Hightstown and Monmouth Junction. The event featured apple blossom decor a Crescent Orchestra performance and a six o'clock supper. Guests included Reynolds Dey Everett Petty Rowland and many others. A Washington excursion drew Cranbury attendees like Griggs Lewis Jr Hoffman Johnson and Perrine among others.

A. C. Beekman Crescent Orchestra Dayton Joseph R. Reynolds Harvey R Elbert Piergon Edgar Carrol John Dey Isaac Hutchinson James Rowland Dauguter’ Tillie J.B. Clark Floyd Evans John H. van Dyke Franklin Park A. G. Keator Mary Applegate E. F David M. Grigge Benjamin Everett Willis Applegate Andamily Air Harvey Scott George Scott Reuney D. Petty Elias Petty Furman Stout Frances Charles Cox Srey Mitton-Perrine Joseph Joslin William Stoits Hightstown Charles Everett Monmouth Junction Frank W. Stout A. F. Stout A. V. Stout Washington Cranbury Washington, D. C David M. Griggs D. C

Birthday Party for Gertrude Harder

Mrs Emma Harder invites guests to a birthday party for her daughter Gertrude M on Monday May fifth from seven to ten o'clock at their home. Pink and white decorations include crepe paper festoons pink and white flowers pink and white candles and candles in silver and glass candlesticks. A birthday cake with ten candles will be the centerpiece.

Emma Harder Gertrude M

Middlesex Lodge Delegation Visits New Brunswick Lodge

A delegation from Middlesex Lodge No. 901 visited New Brunswick Lodge No. 6 on Monday evening. Eight candidates were present for the first degree: C Raymond Wicoff, Alex Applegate, Rev C L Ebell, George Hickey, Thos McCowatt, Andrew Harris, Harvey Hutchinson, M A Rue. Members from Middlesex Lodge in attendance included N F Clayton, Abram Voorhees, Wm F Perrine, W H Johnson, Wm S Cole, Raymond Stillwell, E W Appleg er, Dr B S Van Dyke, Wm Stein, Wm Wilson, Reuben Reynolds, Harry Rogers, Ellison Petty, Fritz Luttman.

Middlesex Lodge C. F Cranbury New Brunswick Lodge No C. Raymond Wicoff Alex. Applegate Rev. C. L. Ebell George Hickey Thos. Mc Cowatt Andrew Harris Harvey Hutchinson M. A. Rue N. F. Clayton Abram Voorhees Wm. F

Cranbury Residents Attend Trenton Music Festival

Among the Cranbury attendees were Mr and Mrs John Silvers Mrs Bergen Miss Helen Kenyon Mrs W H Johnson Mrs E G Holtman Mrs Frank Davis Mrs H Perrine Mrs W Russell Silvers Mrs Samuel Perrine Mrs Maude B Rue Mrs Gee W Burroughs Mrs E S Barclay Mrs E C Wilson Mrs G B Mershon Miss Elva Chamberlin Miss Clara Bergen Mrs H N Scott Mrs R P Stillwell Mrs George Puerschner Miss Ina Puerschner Mrs C H Lewis Arthur L Burroughs.

Cranbury Trenton John E. C. Wilson G. B. Mershon Misa Elva Chamberlin Clara Bergen H. N. Scott R. P. Stillwell George Puerschner Misa Ina Puerschner Mra. C. H. Lewis Arthur L. Burroughs

Perrine Builds Three Houses for Local Residents

George M. Perrine holds contracts for three homes in progress. He is erecting a fine residence for John S. Mount of Hightstown, a bungalow for Charles Templeton of Hightstown, and a residence for Willard Forman of Jamesburg.

George M. Perrine John_S. Mount Hightstown Charles Templeton Willard Forman Jamesburg

Pretty Muslin Skirts At Yard’s Store

Muslin skirts priced at five dollars each are displayed in pink blue and white. Edging features pleated shadow lace with insertion designs and ribbon bows along the side.

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Methodist’ Church PGA Penns Neck Mrs David Grover Central Local Union Reading Circle Gertrude Harder Odd Fellows BLOGK Cates Smart Sack Norfolk Danial Black Clothing Co Washington Market Building Broad St Trenton, N. J Oyon A. F. Williams East State Street New Jersey R. A. Donnelly Broad Street Trenton, N. d Winar’s John Winar Cranbury, N. d First National Bank
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