Second Presbyterian and First Church Pulpit and Meetings
Rev. J. McClenaghan of Princeton will occupy the Second Church pulpit Sunday morning. The Christian Endeavor Society of the First Church meets next Sunday evening with topic Next steps for our Society led by Miss Helen Croshaw. The Dayton Presbyterian Church hosts Central Local Union of Christian Endeavor on Saturday October 17. Four boys Mil-ton Van Derveer Leslie Perrine Karl Butcher Harold Scott received into membership at the First Church communion service. A Democratic Text Book for 1914 arrives courtesy of Congressman Thomas J. Scully. Dr William S Bull of Newark has opened an office on North Main Cranbury. A lecture by Hon S Irving Handy on Did He Die and Live Again at the M E Church Friday October 16 with admission 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society of the
Central
Union of Christian Endeavor
Dayton Presbyterian Church
Milton van Derveer
Leslie Perrine
Karl Butcher
Harold Scott
Bull
William S. Bull
Newark
North Main St
Cranbury
M. E. Church
S. Irving Handy
Delaware
Birth of a son at Mc Kinley hospital in Plainsboro
A fine little son was born to Rev and Mrs G A Burslem on Thursday morning at Mc Kinley hospital weighing 10 pounds. Both mother and son are doing nicely. Plainsboro residents share in the happiness and offer congratulations. Jamesburg baker Harry Brower narrowly escaped serious injury Monday when his delivery car overturned after axle failure near Mrs Vincent Hughes home. He crawled free with only minor cuts and bruises. car to Robbins' garage for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Burslem
McKinley Hospital
Plainsboro
Enid Walker
Marion Hammond
Lester Ervin
Marion Bennett
George Bogart
Earl Butcher
Gertrude Davison
Louisa Schnell
Irene Walker
Lewis Chamberlin
Dorothy Hutton
Isabelle Oshler
Percy Wilson
Mary Woolston
Frances Bradley
Melvina Clayton
James Collins
Clarence Conover
Theodore Davison
Hazel Hutchinson
Lawrence Malan
Frieda Schnell
Marie Witte
Katherine Collins
Isabel Croshaw
Walter Dock
Roy Messier
Banks Stahl
Bertha Oehler
Edward Schnell
James Dey
Lillie Farr
Madeline Perrine
Paul Sulovski
Jamesburg
Harry Brower
Cranbury
Brower
Vincent Hughes
Robbins’ Garage
Dean Matthews Chosen Bishop of New Jersey
Dean Paul R. Matthews from Fairbault cathedral Minnesota was elected bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey at a special diocesan convention session in Trinity Church Trenton to succeed the late Bishop John Scarborough. The convention members regarded the election as gratifying and expect his acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul R. Matthews
Fairbault Cathedral
Minn
Episcopal Diocese of
New Jersey
Trinity Episcopal Church
Trenton
John Scarborough
Matthews
Ladies Reading Circle Opens Season With October Meeting
The Reading Circle holds its first season meeting next Wednesday afternoon October fourteenth. Mrs Anna Spaulding, new president, hosts. Mrs Smith of East Orange New Jersey will give an address. Mrs Hoff man, Federation secretary, will share notes and music will accompany the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Reading Circle
Anna Spaulding
Mra. Smith
East Orange
N. J
Mra. Hoffman
Federation
First Citizens Course Entertainment Set for October Twenty First
The Citizens course in Cranbury announces its inaugural event on October 21 with the Alexander-Mitton Co. as the first entertainers. Tickets are on sale and organizers urge public support to ensure a successful evening, noting many nights remain to choose from if plans shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbury
Alexander—Mitton Co
Dayton Sunday School Anniversary Program Preview
The Dayton Sunday school marks its anniversary next Sunday October 12 with an organ prelude and hymns. Readings Recitations songs and an offering follow including remarks by Mrs. Almer W Karnell state superintendent and a closing benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Edna Beekman
Almer W. Karnell
Home Department
Young People's Auxiliary Program in Freehold 1914
The Young People's Auxiliary of the Presbytery of Monmouth meets at Presbyterian Church Freehold New Jersey on Saturday October 10 1914. Morning session includes song service devotional hal f hour address hymns prayers and a missionary object lesson with speakers Miss Myrtle Sickles Mr Harold Nevins and Miss Grace Jacobs plus announcements. Afternoon session features hymn Jesus Calls Us roll call summary of work done by Borden and Davison anthems a junior choir address by Rev John McDowell D D and collection report with election of nominating committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbytery of
Monmouth
Presbyterian Church
Freehold
N. J
Henry R. Reid
William M. Kieffer
Solo
Myrtle Sickles
Harold Nevins
One Foundation
Monmouth County
Grace Jacobs
Miss Ward
Miss Sickles
New Jersey
Henry Symmes Wilson
Hyne
Jesus
Bessie Borden
Davison
John McDowell
D. D. Bolo
Elinor Ward
Opening of H. M. Voorhees & Bro stores at Trenton
Ladies of refined taste anticipate the Trenton store opening by H. M. Voorhees & Bro for exclusive gowns coats and waists. The advertisement promises a varied assortment and urges readers to be ready for the opening season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Voorhees & Bro
Trenton
Water Crisis Persists in New Brunswick
New Brunswick faces a grave water shortage as pumping station activity was low on Sunday and Lawrence Brook, source of additional supply, ran dry offering no assurance of restoring full water delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brunswick
Lawrence Brook
Knights Templar Parade Set for Atlantic City Field Day
Under the Grand Commandery of New Jersey, Knights Templar of the state gather in Atlantic City for annual field day exercises this afternoon. Several thousand Sir Knights expected to participate in a parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Commandery of
New Jersey
Knights Templar
Atlantic City
Telegraph Office Opens in Hightstone Branch
The Western Union Telegraph Company opens a Stockton Street branch in Hightstone hosted by real estate broker Harry Harbourt who will manage as chief telegrapher. The office operates 8 am to 8 pm with direct lines to New York and Philadelphia and messages sent via Bell Telephone to Trenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Telegraph Company
Stockton Street
Hightstone
Harry Harbourt
Harbourt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Western Union
Bell Telephone Company
Trenton
New York
Philadelphia
Middlesex County Home Ownership Report By Census
The United States Census Department at Washington released a bulletin on Middlesex County home ownership. It shows 23518 total homes with 1520 farm homes and 605 mortgaged farm homes. 318 farm homes rented. 21998 urban homes of 28518 total urban count. 8029 urban homeowners of which 1275 are mortgaged and 3645 urban homes free of incumbrance. 13691 urban rental units. data missing for a small percentage of both rural and urban homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Census Department
Washington
Middlesex County
Unian
Trenton-Princeton Crash Kills Child and Teen, Six Hurt
A seven passenger touring car overturned on Bower's Hill near Trenton killing four month old Daniel Stults and 17 year old Clifford Stults and injuring four others including the children's parents. The group was en route from Somerville to Trenton when the crash occurred with rescuers pulling victims from a ditch and sending them to Mercer Hospital where the teen and infant died. Warren W. Tindall and wife Mildred, plus Beradine Tindall were among the injured. Tindall worked for ex Senator Hutchinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bower’s Hill
Trenton
Princeton
Mercer Hospital
Clifford Stults
Addison Stults
Hutchinsons Road
Daniel Stults
Mildred Stults
Warren W. Tindall
Bernadine
Tindall
Warren W. Tindal
Clifford
E. C. Hutchinson
Hutchinson’s Mills
Congress
Explosion wrecks Edward Wikoff home at 212 Redmond Street
The Wikoff residence suffered about 2000 dollars in damage after a boiler exploded on the first floor due to low water, blasting the first floor rooms, shattering windows and demolishing furniture. Edward Wikoff and family, asleep on the second floor, escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Wikoff
Redmond Street
Lee
Livingston Avenue
H. I. A. Plans Luncheon for Lake Dredging Fund
The Hightstown Improvement Society will host a luncheon on October 28 to raise money for dredging Peddie Lake. The Hightstown Light and Power Company reports plant improvements and better service, with borough lights improved over the past six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hightstown Improvement Society
Peddie Lake
Hightstown Light and Power Company
Drought Records Shattered in Local Region
Only two inches of rain fell in August and September as G Harold Noyes, US weather observer, declares the period the driest on record. Grangers and farmers face hardship while Stahl and Davison add plain foods including coffee sugar canned goods and fresh bread to meet public demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Harold Noyes
United States Weather Observer
Weather Office
Stahl & Davison
Victrola Ads Offer Home Entertainment Bargains
A Victrola promotion touts weekly payments of $1.00 for a high quality phonograph. It promises access to world class artists, concerts, recitals, and orchestras at home, with Victrolas priced from $15 to $200 and all Victor records available.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Second Presbyterian
J. McClenaghan
C. E. Society
Thomas J. Scully
Burslem’s
Carolyn Applegate
Sara Bennett
Olga Exton
Sylvia Johnson
Kathryn Sulovski
Charles Grover
Redford Bradley
Donald Campbell
George Hand
Edward Hickey
Herbert Johnson
Wayne Stahl
Wm. Voorhees
John Wilson
Dean Matthews
the Reading Circle
Rowland Day
Fresh Ponds
Miss Dey
Clara Terhune
Middlesex County Homes
Victor Records
Stoll's
E. State St
Trenton, New Jersey
Fred W. Donnelly
Taylor Opera Houtore
Cupid
Williams
A. F. Williams
East State Street
Trenton, N. J
Peerless Union
R. A. Donnelly
S. Broad Street
the Cranbury Press
Daniel
Washington Market Building
South Broad Street
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