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Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1911

Page

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Sunday church rally and union service detailed

On Sabbath October 22 the Second Presbyterian and Methodist churches hold morning and afternoon services led by pastors including Rev C W Heisley and Rev J E B Curry with a grand rally day program. Union evening service features Heisley preaching as congregations unite at the Methodist church.

Second Presbyteriant Methodist Churches C. Ww. Heisley Harvey Dey Eb, Curry Presbyterian Sunday School H. Perrine First Presbyterian Sunday School David J. Wilson Charles Hoffman Jane Dey John B. Perrine Cornelia Buartichio Elva Chamberlin Adolos Allen Second Presbyterian Mr. Heisley

Methodist Church Fair Set for December 5 and 6

The Methodist Church plans a fair in its basement on December 5 and 6 featuring cake ice cream and fancy articles. Committees include Apron chair Mrs Ely Perrine and others for Candy Fancy Table Building and Printing with Blaine Davieon John Wesley class and church men handling key tasks.

Methodist Church Ely Perrine Furman Stout Harrison Lewis Reuben Reynolds Candy Lizzie Petty Raymond Griggs Chas, Cox Raymond Wicoff Geo. Puerschner Edward Dolan Alice Suydam Olivia Ogborn Cole Quimby Emma Harder Blaine Davieon John Wesley John Loebler Fred Carleon Blaine Davizon

Burglary at Plainsboro Post Office Stole Stamps

A burglar entered the Plainsboro Post Office last Thursday evening and stole stamps valued at 75 dollars. The theft was not discovered until the following morning and the method of entry remains unknown, though exit appeared to be via the front door.

Plainsboro

Engagement Announced for Mies Perrine and Dr Van Dyke

The engagement is announced of Mies Grace Bell Perrine, daughter of Mr and Mrs John B Perrine, to Dr Benjamin S Van Dyke. The couple plans a future wedding and asks for prayers and best wishes from family and friends.

Mies Grace Bell Perrine John B. Perrine Benjamin S. van Dyke

Lizzie Duncan to Wed Frank Perrine on October 25

Invitations issued by Mr. and Mrs. J. Symmes Duncan of Manalapan announce the marriage of their daughter Lizzie Duncan to Frank Perrine of Cranbury Neck on Wednesday afternoon October 25 at one o'clock. The ceremony will be held at the residence of Miss Rebecca Clayton 383 Chelsea Ave Long Branch. Also invited are Miss Gussie Stout of Long Branch and Leon Mount son of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Mount of Edinburg for a separate wedding on October 25.

J. Symmes Duncan Manalapan Cranbury Lizzie Duncan Frank Perrine Alfred’ Perrine Cranbury" Neck Gussie Stout Long Branch Leon Mount Hiram Mount Edinburg Rebecca Clayton Chelsea Ave

Mary Emeline Voorhees to Wed Harry Perrine

Invitations announce the marriage of Mary Emeline Voorhees, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Clark Voorhees, to Mr. Harry Perrine on Wednesday November eighth at four o'clock.

William Clark Voorhees Mary Emeline Harry Perrine

Stults Hosts 386th Anniversary Celebration at Home

Mr and Mrs Clifford Stults entertained a party of friends Friday evening in honor of the 386th wedding anniversary of Mrs Stults parents Mr and Mrs Isaac. Mr Cubberley and Mr and Mrs Cubberley attended, marking long tenure at their present home for 85 years ahead of a move to Cranbury on November 1.

Clifford Stults Stults Isaac Cubberley Mrs. Cubberley Flest Cranbury

Birthday Celebrated By Family Of Grace Perrine

Grace Perrine celebrated her birthday with immediate family including Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Perrine and their son, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Perrine with daughter Rosella, aged two months. Albert McNamee, Plainsboro Hay Press owner, had a near-tragic crossing accident when his car stalled on Schack's Crossing fog caused by a fast Pennsylvania main line train. he jumped clear as the engine demolished the car.

Grace Perrine J. B. Perrine Spencer Perrine Clarence Perrine Rosella Perrine Albert McNamee Albert McName Plainsboro Hay Press Schack’s ‘Crossing McNamee First National Bank of Cranbury

Circle welcomes two new members to fill vacancies

At the meeting on Wednesday the Circle admitted two new members, Mrs. Charles P. Emmons and Miss Grace B. Perrine. The president named the receptions committee for the year with December’s event led by Mrs. N. F. Clayton, Mrs. W. H. Johnson, Mrs. J. B. Perrine, Mrs. S. H. Perrine, Mrs. G. W. Burroughs, Mrs. J. S. Bilvers, Mrs. Anna Spaulding, Mrs. A. M. Davison, Miss Elva Chamberlin, and Mrs. J. J. Bradley. The program included a pleasing piano solo by Mary Spaulding.

Charles P. Emmons Grace B. Perrine N. F. Clayton W. H. Johnson J. B. Perrine H. Perrine G. W. Burroughs

Mrs Mary Van Aken Laid To Rest At Evergreen

Mrs Mary Van Aken wife of Enoch Van Aken of Rhode Hall was buried at Evergreen cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. Funeral services were held at her home and conducted by Rev McClenaghan pastor of Jamesburg Presbyterian Church, where she had been an active member for eighty years. The pastor spoke of her life and offered comfort to the bereaved as the service drew a large crowd from the area.

Mary van Aken Enoch van Aken Rhode Hall Evergreen Cemetery 8. McClenaghain On Jamesburg Presbyterian Church

First Firemen's Social Club meets at Fire House

The first meeting of the Firemen's Social Club will be held at the Fire House on Thursday evening October 26 1911. Refreshments will be served.

Firemen’s Social Club

Raritan River to be surveyed by federal engineers

The Secretary of War directs the Corps of Engineers to survey the Raritan River to assess deepening the channel. Col William Rosell leads the effort alongside plans by Representative J Scully to widen and deepen waterways from New Brunswick to the sea, with New York Harbor and South River also included. The study will precede Congress sessions in December and follows years of maintenance spending without major extension.

Secretary of War Engineers’ Corps Raritan River Congress Thomas “J William ‘T. Rosell Engineering Corps Col Russell New York City Washington New York Harbor New York Southwest Spit Sandy Hook New Jersey New York Bay Raritan Bay Staten Island Bissett’s Dock Old Bridge Martins Creek Martins Dock New Brunswick Raritan Scully South River

Bathing Girls and a Starry Vaudeville Bill at Trent Theatre

Jos Hart of Foxy Grandpa fame stars in a new Bathing Girls spectacular using moving picture film for a realistic company view. Stepp Neblinger King trio offers banjo act character work and piano. Murray Lane Alfredo Patty Desperado Spleen Sisters Shirley Hessler round out a varied vaudeville bill with song sketch acrobatics and dance.

Jos Hart Stepp Neblinger King Murray & Lane Alfredo Patty Desperado Spleen Sisters Shirley & Hessler

Steinbach Companys Opening Ad

Steinbach Company opens in Asbury Park New Jersey with carfare refunds and free delivery from October 21 to October 28 inclusive. See large advertisement for details and complete terms.

Steinbach Co

New Colored Aprons Displayed At Yard’s Store

Yard’s Store highlights new apron styles with bib pockets and belts. Gingham checks and printed patterns include round, full bib, banded, and princess versions with waist fits and shoulder straps. Dust caps offered at 10 cents as part of the selection.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Church. News Union Services Second Presbyterian Church Arthur L Burroughs Donzetti Smart Wm. Elsing W. Russell Silvers van Dewater Nevin Mission Band Willing Workers Mission Band First Presbyterian Church J. E. Curry Persia Presbyterian Synod Atlantic City D. C. Mershon James H. Goodwin Second Ist Fair Wilf Doings of the Reading Circle E. van Aken Federal Corps of Engineers Trent Theatre Steinbach Asbury Park, N. J Mother Hubbard O. U. Blauvelt Hightstown, N. J C.C. Blauvelt Fred’k W. Donnelly Fred’k W. ‘Donnelly Taylor Opera House Trenton N. J PM Er Taylor Opera Saeed Basrn River’s Coats S. Broad Street Trenton, N. J Peppler NEW Holland Mills Thomas Peppler Hichtstown, N. J
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