Churches Gather for War End Celebrations and Meetings
A church notices page lists sermons by Rev. J. E. Curry Rev. Wm Johnson Rev. Geo M Hickman and Rev H E Poran with topics on the new era temperance and reconstruction. Community services, War Work drive reports and Mission Band events are announced along with Woman's Foreign Missionary Society activities and a Sunday School anniversary. Local war end celebrations include bells, parades, and lights in Cranbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Wm. Johnson
Geo. M. Hickman
D. D
United War Work Drive
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Second Church
J. S. Silvers
Ella Stults
Stults
Parcel Post Sale and Supper Planned for December 5
The Fair and Parcel Post Sale and Supper will be held Thursday December 5 at six o clock in the First Church chapel. Popcorn balls clam chowder and oyster stew will be served. Mission Band members are reminded to leave donated parcels at Miss Hannah Hammonds home.
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Mission Band
Hannah Hammond
Jilted Bride Sues for 20000 in Breach of Promise Case
Elizabeth Petty of Cranbury sues Henry Petty of Florence in Middlesex County Supreme Court claiming breach of promise and seeking 20000 damages for loss of dower rights, society, maintenance, and emotional distress. Amos M. Waln of Trenton represents Miss Petty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gummere
Supreme Court
Hazel M. Srout
Cranbury
Thomas A. Mount
Middlesex County
Mount
Misa Stout
Elizabeth Petty
Henry Petty
Florence
Miss Petty
Dayton
Petty
Nerf
Fife
Amos M. Waln
Trenton
Wheat Flour Restrictions Lifted Under New Food Administration Order
Food Administrator William H Griswold announced a Washington wire stating all restrictions on selling flour and bread making have been lifted. The rule allows unlimited wheat flour purchases, bans substitutes, and bread may be made with wheat flour. The order takes effect immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Griswold
Food Administration
Washington
Death of William Blythe Dey at Prospect Plains
William Blythe Dey aged 70 years and 4 months died at his Prospect Plains home after two years of illness. Survived by a widow two sons Harry and William two daughters Mrs William Mott and Mrs Herbert Vandenbergh one sister Miss Joanna Farr of Jamannenburg and one brother J Mount Dey Cranbury. Funeral services will be held at his late home Saturday at 1 30 o'clock with interment at Cranbury under A B Cole Son & Co.
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William Blythe Dey
Prospect Plains
Wm. 8
Hannah Dey
Harry
William
Wm. Mott
Herbert Vandenbergh
Johanna Farr
Jamnenburg
J. Mount Dey
Cranbury
Hig
Cole, Son & Co
Ethel Johnson Dies of Pneumonia in Friday Night Death
Ethel Johnson daughter of Delia and the late William Johnson a colored resident died Friday night from pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Johnson
Delia
William Johnson
Doctor William Bull Killed in Action
Word arrived Friday night that Dr. William Bull was killed in action in June. He practiced medicine in Cranbury for years and was regarded as capable. It was hoped he would return to Cranbury after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Scott
Rhode Hall
Louis Fedorovitch
South River
Scott
Fedorovitch
Jamesburg
Filshower
Scott Farm
John L. Suydam
Skillman
Sway
William 5. Bull
Irvington
Bull
Cranbury
Impostor T. C. Blake Collected Taxes Warns Officials
Washington reports a man signing as T C Blake a Department Special Agent is collecting internal revenue taxes without authority from transportation firms. Blake is described as about 35, 5 feet 10 inches tall with a dark complexion and well dressed. A three-member board is set to appraise damages from the Morgan New Jersey munition plant explosion and fire with claims urged to be filed promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles V. Duffy
T. C. Blake
Department
Blake
Washington, D. C
Morgan, N. J
Raritan
Perth Amboy
N. J
Englishire Co
Morgan, N J
Governor Edge Shapes New Jersey Port and State Growth
Governor Edge, a New Jersey senator, is poised to advance major development plans for industrial and agricultural sectors. He pledges to support the New Jersey Port and Harbor Development Commission and push twin-state port initiatives with federal assistance. The aim is cooperative New York port development for strategic economic and military benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Edge
New Jersey
N. J., N. J. Port and Harbor Development Commission
New York Port
Edge
New York
Washington
Senate
Whitman
New Jersey State High School Conference Preparations Under Way
At State University in New Brunswick preparations for the New Jersey State High School Conference proceed as about eighteen hundred principals and teachers are expected. The event unites all state education associations with the State Department and the State University for a major educational meeting. Notable speakers include Hon P W Witson of London the British Parliament Dr Stuart A Courtis of Detroit Superintendent Carson of Newark President Demarest of Rutgers Dean Bevier of Rutgers Dr Otis W Caldwell Lincoln School New York City and Judge remarks about wages end the item.
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New Brunswick
N. J
New Jersey
State University
State Department of Education
P. W. Witson
London
Stuart A. Courtis
Detroit
Michigan
Carson
Newark
Demarest
Rutger College
Dean Bevier
Rutgers College
Otis W. Caldwell
Lincoln School
New York City
Stolls Christmas Sale Encourages Early Shopping
Christmas shopping is underway at Stoll's with staff shortages noted but lines to provide prompt service. The store highlights Christmas cards booklets fountain pens holiday stationery Victrolas and other gifts and urges customers to buy early or reserve items to ensure best service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoll’s
Federal-Reserve
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J. E. Curry
Light Bearers
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Community Brotherhood
M.be
I. C. Leedom
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Edwin F. Hale
Mies Clemmer
First Methodist Episcopal Church of
the Reading Circle
Barclay. Mies Cramer
State Agricultural College
Florence Perrine
Mary Spaulding
Florence G. Perrine
Carleton Campbell
John B. Perrine
H. F. Doran
Wm. F. Perrine
William Davison
Charles V. D. Symmes
Russall Johnson
Anna Spaulding
Laura Scudder
Loesch
Hattie Lewis
Helen Forman
Mira Bertha Applegate
Mary Hughes
Anna Ervin
Margaret Bergen
W. J. Campbell
Miss Perrine
Albert Read
South Amboy
Second Presbyterian Cemetery
Granbury
Redd
Lidie Applegate
William Hughes
Dr. Bull
American Temperance Progress
America
New Zealand Alliance
E. Statelst
Trenton, N. J
Oveercoats
Jack Frost
Teamsters
Daniel Block Clothing CO
Washington-Habeet Building
Free K.w.donne Ty Co Aglor Opera House Stores
Mens & Boys Clothing Sa Ae de Chunet Es
First National Bank
A. F. Williams
East State St
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