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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1916
Page
1
Session announces no reopening until Sabbath September 10 with regular services on that day and Sabbath school to remain closed until further notice. J. E. Curry, Pastor.
The session has decided to resume services next Sunday morning September 8 with Rev. Warren Ebing returning from vacation to preach. Children under sixteen are discouraged from attendance. No Sunday School or Young People's Society sessions. Morning topic Abundant Pardon. Evening topic The Fool's Heart.
The Rev. Z W Wells and Mrs Wells report a delightful vacation through Delaware and Maryland and plan to return to Cranbury tomorrow. The Stitch and Chatter Club resumes Wednesday activities next week September 6 with Miss Marie Groves leading.
Mrs Frank Davis will host this afternoon at 4 o clock the Woman s Foreign Missionary Society of the Second Presbyterian Church. The subject is Africa. Nearby, the First Presbyterian Church society meets at 4 in the home of Mrs Dowinicus Mershon of South Cranbury.
M. Russell Johnson, longtime associate of the County Clerk's office in Trenton, has resigned to join the First National Bank of Cranbury. He will begin duties September 18 and will reside with his father in Cranbury.
Miss Reba Thomas daughter of Mr and Mrs George Thomas near Cranbury continues to improve rapidly from infantile paralysis and many friends rejoice over her recovery Her brother Albert Thomas died with the plague August first and her illness caused anxiety among all who knew her Miss Thomas is an efficient stenographer for J B Silvers & Bro Co
The Light Bearers Mission Band ends its season with a sale tomorrow at 3 PM in the Second Presbyterian chapel. A wide selection includes cakes, tea cakes, Sabbath desserts, salads for Saturday supper, and cottage cheese. Demand has historically exceeded supply.
Mr and Mrs Walter McDougall of Perrineville road entertained many friends at a lawn party at their home Thursday evening Games and music followed by lunch Those present included Mr and Mrs William Larrison Sharon Station Miss Leila Thompson Ely Miss Stella Thompson Ely Miss Verna Allen Mrs Kate Errickson and son Raymond Mrs Carrie Anderson and son Henry Mr and Mrs James McKnight and sons Norman and Vincent Mr and Mrs Perrine Dey Mrs Sylvian Davison and son William Mrs Mary Woodward
Marion Eleanor White three year old daughter of Postmaster Jay E. White and Mrs. White of Plainsboro died after a three day illness from infantile paralysis. Burial was in Brainerd Cemetery Cranbury under A S Cole Son Co with services by Rev G A Burslem Plainsboro Presbyterian. No new cases in Cranbury town due to strict quarantine by the Board of Health.
A fire of unknown origin damaged the United States hotel in South Cranbury with about 2000 in loss. Flames started in the kitchen and spread mainly to the rear, but water and smoke caused most damage. The property, owned by Capital City Brewing Company of Trenton led by president Charles H. Reighert, had been vacated after license renewal was denied by Judge Peter Francis Daly amid Cranbury residents' opposition led by Rev. J. E. Curry. Cranbury Fire Department extinguished the blaze. insurance coverage was provided through Charles C. Groves agency.
The will devised all property to his wife Caroline with the condition that on her death the estate be split equally between the testator s nearest relatives and his wife s nearest relatives. Executors named were Caroline and Abijah Applegate. Executed October 2, 1897 and witnessed by James Dey and Marcus Farr.
Members from District No. 15 lodges including Cranbury Jamesburg Matawan South Amboy Spotswood and two New Brunswick lodges gathered Saturday afternoon about seventy five representatives visited the Odd Fellows Home near Trenton Cranbury led attendance with 18 present Wm 8 Cole of Middlesex Lodge No. 90 was chosen District Deputy for a third term The group dined at Stouts in Trenton and at the home reception refreshments were served They praised the home which offers comfort for its inmates about sixty currently live there.
Announcement from Princeton Aug 29 states Miss Dorothy Maxwell of Monmouth Junction and William A. Hutchinson of Princeton wed in Relay Maryland last Tuesday. They returned to Princeton after an automobile wedding tour and will reside at 47 Spring Street. Hutchinson works in Bell Telephone's installation department.
A short cartoon style dialogue shows a plan praised as excellent yet questioned for wife approval. A married man jokes he will cite another’s suggestion and label it an idiot’s idea to persuade acceptance.
Miss Idabelle Bogart of Cranbury and Lewis K. Thorn of Trenton will wed Monday at 8 PM at 121 Spring Street Trenton. The ceremony is followed by a reception. the couple will reside there. Miss Bogart, longtime Burd Grocery cashier and Trinity M E Church member, will wear white crepe de chine with white roses and lilies of the valley. Attendant Mary Ford will wear white embroidery and pink roses. best man Harry Middleton. Thorn works for Thermoid Rubber Company.
At a Monday Jersey City meeting the State Board of Education postponed the opening of State Schools due to the infantile paralysis epidemic. The board may allow earlier opening if the situation warrants. Under board supervision are the State Normals and Model Schools, and the Deaf Mute, Bordentown Industrial, Newark and Montclair Normal Schools.
Friends in Elizabeth bid farewell to Rev Frank Dean Gifford M A son of Rev Henry Hale Gifford as he leaves for church mission work in Japan. The gathering at R W Sailer’s home featured lantern lit gardens and an honorary silk hood presentation from EB Leach, honoring his service and bonds with local parishioners.
Commencing this Sunday H. S. Dey runs an auto bus to the Sunday meetings at Ocean Grove. Departs Cranbury at 7 in the morning and returns after the evening meeting. Fare is 1.50 per person for groups of seven or eight. Assemble your party now.
The Cranbury Township Board of Health recommends churches stay closed until at least September 10 and bans under 16 attendance until later. They urge strict child supervision, warn of potential epidemic spread, note eight cases and three deaths, and commend public effort despite incomplete cooperation.
The camp ended on August 25 with a two week post season for those wishing to stay. John Chamberlin of Hightstown won the gold for Best Camper and earned engraving for the same medal. Isaiah Barclay of Cranbury won gold for Beat Camper and Harold Scott of Cranbury took bronze in the same honors. Kanuka defeated Taft School camp of Lake Clear New York 6 to 1 with strong play. Messler made a one-handed catch, Harold Scott contributed three RBIs, and both teams showed solid defense.
A Baltimore American quote notes a sharp exchange about a man who is described as dumb and wanted to use sign language. The brief dig at communication methods highlights a moment of local wit and editorial voice. The remark reflects social attitudes and humor in the era.
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