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Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1913

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Sacred concert planned at Sec ond Presbyterian Church

Special request brings Goodwin's band to a sacred concert next Sunday evening at Sec ond Presbyterian Church. The prior concert drew a large audience, and the church expects a full house. Hymns will be sung, with Cranbury male quartette and band selections, scripture, prayer, address, and benediction. Attendees are asked to bring gospel hymns to participate.

Goodwin Second Presbyterian Church The Mountain Holy City

First Presbyterian Church Sermon on A Truth Committed

A church notice previews a First Presbyterian sermon titled A Truth Committed referencing Luke 19 13 to explore faithful stewardship and commitment to divine truth. The message emphasizes personal responsibility and moral obligation within the congregation.

First Presbyterian Church

Ministers Exchange Pulpits at Second Presbyterian

Rev Adolos Allen will exchange pulpits with Rev Thomas Tyack of Hightstown during Sunday morning services at Second Presbyterian Church.

Second Presbyterian Adolos Allen Thomas Tyack Hightstown

Morning and Evening Services at M. E. Church

Morning topic The Seventh Commandment will address the divorce problem and all interested are invited. Evening topic Jesus Christ the Word. Regular stewards meeting follows the morning service. Trustees board meeting set for Monday the 3rd at 3 PM at Geo Puersehner’s home.

Board of Trustees Geo. Puersehner

Fruit Cleaners Mission Band to Meet at Church Chapel

The Fruit Cleaners Mission Band of the Second church will meet in the chapel Sabbath afternoon at 3 o'clock. Miss Della Bergen will give the closing chapters of the Study book Under Marching Orders. A full attendance is desired as it will be an interesting program.

Fruit Cleaners Mission Della Bergen

Friendly Invitation From Hightstown Missionary Society

A cordial invitation from the Ladies Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church at Hightstown extends to the societies of Cranbury First and Second churches to attend a meeting on Monday November 8 at 8 oclock in the chapel. Mrs White of Red Bank, President of the Home Presby terial Society, will address the gathering and a large representation is hoped.

Ladies’ Missionary Society Presbyterian Church of Hightstown Ladies’ Missionary Societies First Cranbury Presbyterian Church White Red Bank Home Presbyterial Society

Social Meeting of Woman's Missionary Societies

The Second Presbyterian church women hold a social in the chapel Friday afternoon November 7 at three o'clock. All women invited. Pastor Rev Adolps Allen will attend and speak briefly. Piano selections and other entertaining features planned.

Woman's Missionary Societies Second Presbyterian Church Adolps Allen

Pictures Attract Crowd At First Church Exhibition

A sizable audience gathered at First Church on Sunday evening for an engaging program. The visuals were clear and effectively depicted the steady influx of people to America. Margaret Perrine delivered a reading prior to the exhibition.

America Margaret Perrine

Y PWC Meets Sunday on The Ideal Christian

The Y PWC of the Second Presbyterian church will meet Sunday evening in the chapel. The topic is The Ideal Christian and His Heavenly Helper led by Arthur L Burroughs.

Y. Pwc Y. P. Gma Second Presbyterian Church Arthur L. Burroughs

Reading Circle reps at Nutley Federation meeting

Mrs. E. 8. Barclay and Mrs. J. D. Chamberlin represented the Reading Circle at Nutley on Saturday for the State Federation of Women's Clubs meeting. They returned home much enthused.

Federation

Reading Circle Meeting At Mrs Perrine Home

The community Reading Circle met on Wednesday at the Perrine home. Speakers included Mrs H Symmes Mrs M E Bergen Miss Elva Chamberlin and Mrs B Mershon with Mrs J D Chamberlin reporting on the Nutley Federation meeting. Committees for three upcoming receptions were announced by Mrs Barclay chaired by listed members.

Howard Butcher F. A. Brown M. E. Bergen Chas Hoffman Anna Spaulding Elva Chamberlin Anna Chamberlin Clara Chamberlin Clifford Chamberlin G. B. Mershon CG. P. Emmons H. C. Symmes Ella Stults

Surprise Birthday Party for Mr. Ginter

Friends and neighbors gathered Tuesday evening to honor Mr. Ginter for his birthday. Guests included the Applegates Megills Hughes Rogers De Bow Fisher Spratford Stults Spratford Rogers Griggs Farel and Rogers families. Refreshments were served and the couple received a rug as a gift.

Russel Spratford Wm C. Rogers Freda Rogers Ruth Griggs Mary Farel Evelyn Rogers Kenneth Rogers Ginter Mr. Ginter

Masquerade Held for Franklin Bennett Birthday

Friends gathered for a masquerade honoring Mr. Franklin Bennett. Those present included Mr. Leroy Scott and family, Mr. John Bennett and family, Mr. Armstrong Bennett and family, Mrs. Jane Dey, Mr. J. J. Bradley and family, Mr. Charles Dey and family, Mrs. Emma Stults, Mrs. Alfred Bennett, and Miss Mayme Dennigon.

Franklin Bennett Bennett Leroy Scott John Bennett Mra. Armstrong Bennett Jane Dey J. J. Bradley Charles Dey Emma Stults Alfred Bennett Mayme Dennigon

Phelpses Celebrate Daughter's Birth in Ridgewood

Mr and Mrs Henry Phelps of Ridgewood rejoice over the birth of a daughter. Mrs Phelps is formerly Miss Emily Brown daughter of Mrs James L Brown.

Henry Phelps Ridgewood Phelps Emily Brown James L. Brown

Ethel Batting Company to Perform in Cranbury Star Course

The Ethel Batting Company will present the next entertainment in Cranbury Citizens committee annual Star Course on Wednesday evening November 19. A large number of season tickets have sold but many seats remain. tickets should be secured early.

Ethel Batting Company Cranbury Citizens Committee

Cranbury Man Honored by Bankers Group President

John Silvers of Cranbury was elected president of New Jersey Bankers Association group No. 1 at a New Brunswick meeting held at Hotel Klein. Other officers named were Wm Harned of Woodbridge as vice president and S Riddestorffer of Perth Amboy as secretary-treasurer. Guests included Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan and Carter Glass who spoke on currency policy.

Cranbury John S. Silvers Wm. Russell Silvers George B. Mershon S. H Perrine New Jersey Bankers Association New Brunswick Hotel Klein John S. Riddestorffer Perth Amboy Klein Wm. J. Bryan Carter H. Glass Virginia Banking and Currency Committee House of Representatives Congress

Corn Contest Promoted by Banks Invites Local Growers

The Corn Exchange National Bank of Philadelphia and the American Bankers Association sponsor a corn contest from December 4 to 6, 1913 for growers in Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware and Maryland. Prizes total up to 10000 with district and age limited awards including boys under 21 in New Jersey. Entry instructions available at First National Bank Cranbury.

American Bankers Association Corn Exchange National Bank Philadelphia Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Maryland Middlesex County South Jersey First National Bank Cranbury

William V. Nutt Dies. Cranbury Native Remembered

William V. Nutt former Cranbury resident and son of the late Samuel Nutt died at Asbury Park on Tuesday. He is survived by three daughters Mrs. Nicholas Vreeland of Monmouth Junction Mrs. Fannie Van Derveer of Cranbury and Miss Georgia Nutt of Camden. The funeral and services were held today at the home of Mrs. Fannie Van Derveer.

William V. Nutt Cranbury Samuel Nutt Asbury Park Nicholas Vreeland Monmouth Junction Fannie van Derveer Georgia Nutt Camden

Rev S J McClenaghan to retire as Jamesburg pastor

Rev S J McClenaghan of Jamesburg has been elected superintendent of the Synodical Home Mission Society of New Jersey. His duties will take him as visitor to churches across the state with headquarters at Princeton. He has served as pastor in Jamesburg for seven years and many friends regret his departure.

S. J. McClenaghan Jamesburg Synodical Home Mission Society of New Jersey Princeton

Hallowe'en Decorations At Dunham Stores Impress Shoppers

The 3S P Dunham and Co stores showcase beautiful Halloween decorations and goods. Shoppers praise the complete stock and attractive items, noting it is easy to overbuy. A long experience with their merchandise supports recommendations to customers.

Hallowe’en

Hightstown Sewer Nears Completion

Consulting engineers Waring Farquar and Chapman of New York oversee the borough sewer project which is nearly finished and ready for house connections next week. Peddie Institute to bid on connecting with the line. Borough plans further water system improvements with bids for 1,300 feet of pipe due Wednesday evening November 5. 2500 feet of water pipe already installed this year.

Waring, Farquar and Chapman New York Peddie Institute Council West Liberty Academy Ward Streets

Avoid Sedative Cough Medicines and Use Chamberlain's Remedy

The piece warns against cough medicines containing codeine morphine or other sedatives. It recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the safe option that cleanses culture beds for germs of pneumonia and other diseases. It claims the remedy has a worldwide reputation and contains no morphine or sedatives. For sale by all dealers.

Call of the Heart at Broad Street Theatre a Trenton

Leta Vance presents The Call of the Heart a three act play exploring a wife torn between a titled fortune hunter and her true love. The author shows emotional tension tempered by humor depicting life in European castles and American brides seeking love over status.

Leta Vance Europe

Freeholder candidates praised for character and fitness

Two Middlesex county Freeholder candidates endorsed locally. Andrew Ely praised for unblemished character and public service record, worthy of re election. Walter H Havens praised as a new but qualified candidate, former Cranbury Township clerk with broad support and broadminded Republican stance.

Freeholder Andrew Ely Walter H.havens Cranbury Township Middlesex County

Baldwin Locomotive Works Lays Off 1600 Workers

In Philadelphia dated October 27 the Baldwin Locomotive Works at Eddystone reduces night shift by 1,600 workers. Plant output drops from forty four engines weekly to nine. Officials fear hard times ahead and take precautionary steps.

Philadelphia Baldwin Locomotive Works Eddystone

Edwards Stokes Backed By New Jersey Democrats in Speech

Dennis F. Collins of the Democratic State Committee told Elizabeth voters not to waste their ballot on third party candidates and urged support for Edward C. Stokes to ensure good government. He warned that a vote for Colbys would halve the Democratic influence.

Colbyrs Dennis F. Collins Democratic State Committee Elizabeth Edward C. Stokes

Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment Ad Claims Quick Relief

An advertisement promotes Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment as a soothing healing medication that penetrates the skin to stop itching and heal eczema rashes ringworm tetter and other eruptions. It is described as doctor prescribed not experimental and priced 50 cents via Pfieffer Chemical Co. Philadelphia and St Louis.

Baby's Coats for Winter Arrive at Second Floor

An offer announces a fresh arrival of winter baby coats with a cordial invitation to inspect the attractive new garments on the second floor. The notice highlights a desirable assortment of pretty effects and invites visitors to call and view the hand some creations.

Infants Coats and Caps Offered in Varied Fabrics

White coats for six months to two years in Cashmere Crepella and Serge price 3 to 7.50. Colored coats 2 to 3 years in Corduroy Plush Broadcloth Chinchilla blue red gray price 3.50 to 9.50. Winter caps and hats range 25 cents to 3.50, with a rare variety among them.

Bedford

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