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Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1916

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Preaching and activities at First Presbyterian and town churches

The First Presbyterian Church hosts Rev J E Curry preaching Jeremiah in the Dungeon Sunday morning and Rev Z W Wells delivering evening sermons with a union service of three churches. Miss Anna Wakeley presents new pulpit furniture to honor her father. New members Mrs Joseph G Symmes and Archie Perrine were received at Sunday communion. Church circles announce meetings and social sales, including Stitch and Chatter at Second Presbyterian, Ladies Reading Circle, Ladies Guild, and a Parcel Post Sale at the Methodist church. Pioneer Grange and Odd Fellows district events, plus home missionary society gatherings, are listed with dates. The Dayton Presbyterian anniversary is set for October 8 with program items and speakers from nearby associations.

Anna Wakeley Edward Wakeley Mr. Wells First Presbyterian Church Joseph G Symmes Archie Perrine Women’s Christian Temperance Union Middlesex County Woodbridge William F. Perrins Alice Mundy Metuchen Anna R. F. Fisher Sayreville Laura Bowne Dunham’s Corner R. W. Mark Fisher Stitch and Chatter Club Second Presbyterian Chapel Anna Pullen Misa Clara “Bergen Anna Applegate Marie Groves Ethel Snedeker Minnie Sutton Edna McDonald Mary Hughes Sara Applegate Ernest Stults Hattie Lewis Della Bergen Marion Campbell Marypaulding John Bennett Augustus Conover Samuel Dey Warren Elsing Stella Laban Elizabeth Perrine Edna Hoffman John O’keefe Anna Grover John Wilfert David Griggs EB. C. Wilson William Gordon Emma L. Mershon Wm. Russell Silvers Mra Emme L. Merghon Anna Pulien Bessie Bergen

Mrs. Sara Denison Bennett Dies After Illness

Mrs. Sara Denison Bennett widow of Alfred Bennett dies Monday at her son's home LeRoy Scott after weeks of illness. She leaves a daughter Mrs. Scott two sons G Armstrong Bennett and Franklin Bennett and a sister Miss Francis Denison. Funeral at First Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev J E Curry. Interment at Cranbury.

Sara Denison Bennett Alfred Bennett LeRoy Scott Bennett First Presbyterian Church Scott G. Armstrong Bennett Franklin Bennett

New Jersey Federation to Meet October 28

The nineteenth semi annual meeting of the New Jersey State Federation of Women's clubs will be held October 28 at 10 am in the Playhouse Ridgewood. Hosts include Ridgewood Woman's Club Cecelia Society and the League for Creative Work. Mrs Charles W Stockton presides with Mrs Brice Collard as secretary and Mrs Thomas Cinington as program chair. A fine program has been prepared for every session.

New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs Ridgewood Ridgewood Woman’s Club Cecelia Society League For Creative Work Charles W. Stockton Brice Collard Thomas Cinington

Will of Mrs. Mary Bennett probate and bequest details

The will of Mary Bennett of Cranbury township dated July 22 1905 leaves one third to her son James E Bennetts one third to Lizzie F Mason John D Bennett Mary Dew and Mabel Bennett children of a deceased son Ora Bennett and one third in trust for Bessie Perrine granddaughter of the testatrix with income to her for life and to her children upon reaching age. If Bessie dies without issue or all children die in minority the shares revert to James Bennett and Ora Bennett’s children. The will probated September 11 1916.

Mary Bennett Cranbury Township James E. Bennetts Lizzie F. Mason John D. Bennett Mary.Dey Mabel Bennett Ora Bennett Jeff Bessie Perrine Teatatrix Ren James BE Bennett James H Clifford Collover

Peddie Faculty Banquet Honors Swetland With LL D Award

Headmaster and Mrs. R W Swetland hosted the third annual Peddie Institute faculty banquet at the Railroad Hotel in Hightstown. Toastmaster Swetland received high tributes as Rochester University conferred his LL D degree. Attendees included numerous faculty members and their spouses, with many in attendance to honor the Swetlands.

R. W. Swetland Peddie Institute Railroad Hotel Hightstown Swetland Rivenburg Winters MacArthur Harmon Spinney Rochester University R. H. Rivenburg W. A. Spinney R. &. Harmon F. ¥. Jemison E. C MacArthur E. A. Rogers E. C. Risley AI. W. Swetland

Mount-Watt Nuptials in Fourth Avenue Church

Charles B. Mount Jr. and Bertha Maude Watt wed Saturday evening September 23 at the Fourth Avenue M E Church with Rev W Arthur Richards officiating. The bride wore ivory satin and tulle with crystals and pearls. maid of honor Emily Mount. reception at 2071 Seventy-fourth Street. The groom, branch manager of the American Banknote Co. in Ottawa, plans to make their home there.

Charles B. Mount Jr Charles B. Mount Bay Ridge Brooklyn Bertha Maude Watt Franklin Stanley Watt Fourth Avenue M. E W. Arthur Richards Emily Mount James L Brown J. Lewis Brown Ridgewood Seventy-fourth Street American Banknote Company Ottawa Canada Mount Erasmus Hall New York School of Music and Arts Henry Brown Spencer ,Perrine Fred Clayton

Local Notes from Dutch Neck and Nearby Towns

Jacob Perrine elected janitor of the public school. Misa Belle Streeper of Princeton visits Mrs. Annie Denison. Miss Rebecca Duncan stays at her cottage in Ocean Grove. Russell Post and Frank Groendyke named delegates from Dutch Neck Christian Endeavor to State convention in Red Bank. West Windsor township public singings opened on Sunday. William Wegend in Trenton Saturday. George R. Cock of Trenton visits H. A. Cook. Mr and Mrs Herbert Mather and children Hazel and Norman visit friends Sunday. Frank R. Adams noted as a Trenton visitor on Tuesday. Miss Rose Board extends visit with brother Francis Board of Montene.

Misa Belle Streeper Princeton Annie Denison Rebecca Duncan Ocean Grove Russell Post Frank Groendyke Dutch Neck Christian Endeavor Society State Christian Endeavor Red Bank West Windsor Township William Wegend Trenton Herbert Mather Hazel Norman Frank R. Adams Puesiday

Roosevelt Urges Hughes Vote Over Wilson

Col Roosevelt appeals to citizens to elect Hughes and repudiate Wilson, arguing Hughes symbolizes steadfast service and open deeds while Wilson relies on clever rhetoric and political maneuvering to avoid duty. Roosevelts speech at Battle Creek Michigan is cited in support of Hughes.

Mr. Hughes Mr. Wilson America Wilson Hughes Col. Roosevelt Battle Creek Michigan

Stoll's School Tools stock claims widest range within thirty miles

Come and see Stoll's School Tools. The stock is large in bulk and its wonderful variety offers a range of choice not possible elsewhere within thirty miles. From long experience they know what students need and buy from the world’s finest stocks, including pencils and a 3100 typewriter and desks for home use.

Also Mentioned on This Page

First Presbyterian J. E. Curry Jeremiah First Church Co. E. Society Christian Endeavor Society The Margaret H. B. Perrine Reading Circle Charles T. Hoffman Ladies’ Guild of Second Presbyterian Church Aliss Battie Lewis Pioneer Grange Pioneer Grange No. 1 Odd Fellows Lodges Matawan Middlesex Lodge No. 90 Goodwin Methodist Church Ladies’ Aid Society of David M. Griggs Mission Societies H. C. Symmes Home Missionary Society Women’s Home Missionary Society Dayton Dayton Presbyterian Church Aote Grace Dey Middlesex County Sunday School Association J. A. van Nest New Brunswick Angie Wray John E. Gill Sara Bennett Mrs. Perrine N. J. Federation Peddie Lkustractors KR. W. Swetland Mount-Watt Peter McArthur McArthur Mr. McArthur Jacob Perrine George R. Cock H. A. Cook Miss Rose Board Francis Board Montene Stoll Stoll's E. State St N. J Donnelly Fred'k W. Donnelly A. F. Williams Williams Jewelry Store East State Street Trenton, N. J R. A. Donnelly State Street Broad Daniel Block Clothing CO Washington Market Building S. Broad St
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