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Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1916

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Church Services and Activities Highlight Mother's Day Observances

The First and Second Presbyterian Churches schedule Mother’s Day sermons by Rev. J E Gurry and Rev. W T Elsing, with offerings for the Presbyterian Home. The Methodist Church features sermons on The Ideal Mother and And he went a little farther, plus a Y M C A and Ladies Aid Society events led by Mrs John Wilfert and meetings at Mrs Wilfert’s home and Reading Circle notes with Mrs N F Clayton and others.

First Presbyterian Paetor J.E. Gurry Presbyterian Home of the Synod of New Jersey Second Presbyterian Church W. T. Elsing Ladies Aid Society Ladies Aid Society of the Second Church John Wilfert

Miss Sara Perrine Crowned Prettiest Senior at Normal

At a senior class meeting at the State Normal School in Trenton Miss Sara I Perrine of this place was named the prettiest member in a spirited "horse election" contest during the latest school gathering.

Sara Perrine State Normal School Trenton Sars I. Perrine

Cemetery improvements at Second Presbyterian Church underway

The cemetery committee is having work done including straightening old head stones and marking endowed lots. The entire grounds are being set in first class condition by sexton Samuel Lawrence. Committee members are Frank J. Davis, Lemuel Stuits, Charles C. Groves and John Wilfert.

Second Presbyterian Church Samuel Lawrence Frank 3. Davis Lemuel Stuits Charles C. Groves John Wilfert

Strawberry Festival at First Presbyterian Church

A strawberry festival will be held in the chapel of the First Presbyterian Church on Decoration Day Tuesday May 30 under the auspices of the Ladies Guild of the church. Cake ice cream strawberries candy and sand wishes will be on sale and there will be good music.

First Presbyterian Church Ladies’ Guild of

Committees Named for Methodist Children’s Day Observance

The Methodist Sunday school appoints committees for Children’s Day on Sunday June 11. Music group includes Mrs. Harvey 8. Dey, Mrs. Lewis G. Appleger, Mrs. William H. Bergen, Miss Ina Yuerschner. Training committee features Miss Martha Carlson, Miss Luella Reynolds, Mrs. Bergen, Mrs. Emma Harder, Mrs. W. Wells.

Methodist Sunday School Harvey Dey Lewis G. Appleger Mre William H. Bergen Ina Yuerschner Martha Carlson Luella Reynolds Bergen Emma Harder Mra

McGill’s License Refused for United States Hotel

Judge Daly refused to renew William McGill’s license for the United States Hotel in Cranbury Accord citing three signers as nonrepresentative and evidence that the hotel served the bar rather than public convenience. He said the Inn and Tavern Act gave him no authority to grant the license.

Cranbury Road Repair Sought by Middlesex Officials

A delegation from Middlesex County led by Surrogate W. Clayton and others asked the Board of Freeholders in New Brunswick to repair the Cranbury turnpike from the Pennsylvania railroad at Dayton to the Mercer County line near Hightstown. The board agreed and will also improve the road from the New Brunswick city line to the Mercer line. Engineer Fox to prepare plans and specifications. motion submitted by Freeholder Andrew Ely of Dayton. Also notes Steinbach’s Spring Opening and 46th Anniversary sales in Asbury Park May 18–20.

Cranbury Road W. Clayton H. Scott W. H. Johnson Barclay Geo. B. Mershon Middlesex County Board of Fresholders New Brounswick Cranbury New Brunswick City Line Mercer County Andrew Ely Dayton Fox

Spring Reception of Ladies Reading Circle at Second Presbyterian

The Spring Reception of the Ladies Reading Circle occurred Wednesday evening at the Second Presbyterian chapel. Mrs. Anna Spaulding led a committee that decorated the chapel with spring blossoms and arranged a lively program featuring a Spanish Dance intermezzo, a two act comedy The Rainbow Kimono performed by Cranbury girls, and musical selections by local male singers. Refreshments followed at small tables with dainty salads and desserts.

Ladies Reading Circle Second Presbyterian Chapel Anna Spaulding C. P. Emmons H. Perrine Barclay W. .R. Silvers Bila Btults H. Gordon Marie Groves Cirence Perrine Moszkowski Franke Clarence Perrine Arthur Burroughs Trenton A. I. Burroughs Cranbury Brightes Emma Mershon Della Bergen Mary Hughes Margaret Curry Nise Helen Butcher Florence Perrine Hattie Lewis Alisa Mary Spaulding

Y M C A Leader Departs for National Convention

H M Voorhees of Voorhees & Brother and a Y M C A director leaves Trenton with Mrs Voorhees to attend the thirty ninth international convention of the Y M C A of North America in Cleveland. They will stay until sessions conclude next Tuesday afternoon.

H. M. Voorhees H. M. Voorhees & Brother Trenton Young Men’s Christian Association of North America Cleveland Voorhees

Honor roll lists Cranbury School students by grade for April

The Cranbury School announces April honor pupils across grades. Eighth graders include Marion Bennett Edward Malan Elmer Applegate Francis Hagarty and Graham Campbell. Seventh graders are Mary Woolston James O Neil Hewlett Nostrand Lewis Chamberlin Elizabeth Campbell Lei ally Perrine. Sixth graders include Harold O Neil Douglas Chamberlin Freda Schnell. Fifth graders are Gertrude Harder Lizzie Schnell Marion Hughes Mary Hart Nellie Titus Jeannett VanHorn Fourth grade Katherine Barlow. Third grade Irving Bennett Edward Schnell Franklin Scott Banks Stahl Bessie Wilson James Dey. Second grade Ethel Lodine Red ford Bradley Sylvia Johnson. First grade Sidney Cohen James Mackenzie Edward Hickey Wayne Stahl Grace Albright Anna Scott Anna Schnell Mary Hoffman Mildred Albright.

Cranbury School Marion Bennett Edward Malan Elmer Applegate Francis Hagarty Graham Campbell Mary Woolston James O'Neil Hewlett Nostrand Lewis Chamberlin Elizabeth Campbell Lealie Perrine Harold O'Neil Douglass Chamberlin Freda Schnell Gertrude Harder Lizzie Schnell Marion Hughes Mary Hart Nellie Titus Jeannett VanHorn Katherine Barlow Irving Bennett Edward Schnell Franklin Scott Banks Stahl Bessie Wilson James Dey Ethel Lodine Redford Bradley Swvia Johnson Sidney Cohen James Mackenzie Edward Hickey Wayne Stahl Grace Albright Anna Scott Anna Schnell Mary Hoffman Mildred Albright

Cranbury Grammar School Defeats Dayton Boy Scouts 6 to 4

Cranbury Grammar School base ball club defeated the Dayton Boy Scouts 6 to 4 on Saturday. Buckelew and Timberman pitched for Cranbury with Davison and Wilson behind the plate. Runs: Cranbury Wilson 3 Butcher 1 Moore 1 Davison 1. Dayton Crawford 1 Buckelew 1 Timberman 1 Nixon 1.

Cranbury Dayton Cranbury Grammar School Dayton Boy Scouts Cranbury Grammar Buckelew Timberman Davison Wilson Grover E. Butcher Moore G. Davison Crawford E. Buckelew Timberman Nixon

Birthday Surprise Party For Charles Vincent At Home

A group of friends surprised Charles Vincent at his residence on Wednesday evening in his honor. The gathering included Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Thornton, Mr. and Mrs. James Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. Walton, Charles Nixon, Miss Ethel Jones, Miss Viola Phares, Miss Ethel Johnson, Raymond Johnson, Miss Aunia Brown, John Owen, Peter Griggs, Mr. Jones, Charles Milfred, William Hopper, and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Long, with a general good time and refreshments served.

Charles Vincent Clarence Thornton James Holmes Walton Charles Nixon Mies Ethel Jones Viola Phares Ethel Johnson Raymond Johnson Mies Aunia Brown John Owen Peter Griggs Mr. Jones Charles Milfred William Hopper Lewis Long

Mission Societies Meet at Beccr and Presbyterian Church

The May meeting of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society discussed India with an illustrated talk by Mrs. Ella Blults, president. A letter from Mrs. Eleanor Work of Egypt was read, and refreshments followed by committee hosts Mrs. John Wilfert and Mrs. F. A. Brown.

Mission Societies Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of Beccr Presbyterian Church India Ella Blults Stukte O. P. Emmons Eleanor Work Egypt Warren Elsing Mra. Elsing John C. Perrine Woman's Foreign Missionary Society First Presbyterian Church Samuel Perrine Margaret Bergen Claudius Hammond Reed J. E. Curry

Men Maids and Matchmakers staged for Dutch Neck benefit

Tomorrow evening in the First Presbyterian chapel the young people of Dutch Neck present a three act comedy drama Men Maids and Matchmakers for the Christian Endeavor Society. The 8 o’clock program features Cranbury orchestra music and a cast including Miss Lillian Stewart Sara Walton Miss Katherine Howard Stella Norris Miss Elizabeth Everett Ethel Simons Miss Alice Marshall Aunt Selis Winthrop Nina Thompson Mr Guy Richards Wyndham Smalbone Mr Charles Brewster Roy Vincent Grover Perrine Dr Imbo Sammie and two large cats. The flower committee led by Mrs Jane Dey oversees arrangements. Spring Opening runs May 13 to May 20 at Steinbach Company Asbury Park.

First Presbyterian Chapel Dutch Neck Christian Endeavor Society Cranbury Seliis Winthrop Nina Thompson Guy Richards Wyndham Smalbone Charles Brewster John Duncan Roy Vincent Grover Perrine Imbo Melvin Tindall Sammie Jane Dey Marion Bennett Mary Edsa Mildred Forman Grace Mershon Elizabeth Perrine Harold Scott Mary Woolston Alfred Bennett

Funeral for Mrs. Carolina S. Snedeker Held at Monmouth Junction

The service occurred last Saturday at 2 PM at the home of her daughter Mrs. George Van Dyke in Monmouth Junction, conducted by Rev. James Clark. Interment followed at Dayton cemetery with music by local singers and a sermon by Rev. Clark. May 14 Mothers Day plans announced with request to wear white flowers.

Carolina S. Snedeker George van Dyke Monmouth Junction Jamés Clark Dayton Presbyterian Church Cora Wright Landis Dayton Misa Ida Yarnell Milltown 5. H Irving Buckelew Marion Osborn Cora Rowland Princeton J. B. Rowland Lucy Adams Everett Pullen Adram Snedeker Mike Dey A. P. Deane Mary Luttwann Walter Babbitt Fritz Lultmann C. T. Letts St. Peter’s Hospital Wm. Mac Donald James B. Clark Jesus God C.D. van Derveer Estella Trenton Roy van Derveer

Cranbury Opens Baseball Season With Home Game

Cranbury starts the baseball season tomorrow afternoon at the school grounds hosting Princeton A C. The Cranbury team includes C Stabs as catcher F Hoffman pitcher G Walker first base C Schnell second base O Moore third base W Bull of W Stahl in left field W Grove in right field with substitutes Gunlach Schnel Grover Ervin and L Ervin. Umpire R Whot.

Cranbury Princeton A. C C. Stabs F. Hoffman G. Walker C. Schnell O. Moore Guplach W. Bull W. Stahl W. Grove Gunlach H &Chnel Grover C. Ervin L. Ervin R. Whot

Steinbachs 46th Anniversary Spring Opening

Steinbach marks its 46th anniversary with an annual spring opening featuring Wai per’s orchestra and attractive store attractions. The advertisement promises catering to Indies men youths misses and children with free bundle delivery and carfare refunds highlighting a full page ad but not all details.

Steinbach Indies Wai Per

Whooping Cough Relief by Chamberlains Cough Remedy

Mrs. Grimex of Crooksville Ohio says her daughter suffered severe whooping cough with lung hemorrhage and coughing fits. After using Chamberlains Cough Remedy the cough eased immediately and two bottles restored her health. Obtainable everywhere.

Chamberlain Crookeville Ohio

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Y. Po. G A Y. P Second Church Reading Circle N.F. Clayton H.C. Symmes McGill Asbury Park Mesurg Jono Sperling Joseph Phillips Harold Cort the Rainbow Kimona Meeting of the Rainbow Society Love Is Mine Mr. Sperling Youngs Steinbach Company B. F. Gunson East State Street Hotel Windsor Bld’g Trenton, N. J Hoya Madras Percale Chambray Fred K W. Donnelly & CO A. F. Williams Trenton, N, Je R. A. Donnelly State Street Broad Daniel Block Clothing CO Washington Market Building Broad St
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