10 Sep 1915
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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1915
Page
1
Rev. W. A. Spinney of Peddie Institute will preach at the Second church next Sunday morning. The Young People's Society of the First church meets in the chapel next Sunday evening with the topic "Friendships that are worth forming" led by Miss Ethel Cole.
Cranbury reports note a dinner party hosted by Mr and Mrs Lemuel Stuka joined by Dr and Mrs J L Whitaker and others. The town records typhoid outbreaks easing with no new cases in three weeks and Elwood Groves plans a new ice cream store in the Vreeland building. Funeral notices honor William S Appleget a longtime Cranbury carriage builder and hotel operator, and the death of Mrs Hallam connected to Cranbury families.
Byron F. Gunson, once a leading Trenton merchant, intends to reopen a clothing store and haberdashery in the Hotel Windsor building after a brief retirement. He and his wife spent time in Bermuda and at shore resorts before securing his former location, with possession expected in a week or ten days.
Hightstown residents and visitors are listed with trips to Ocean Grove Mount Holly Albany Newark and New York City. The piece notes church services meetings trips illnesses and social visits including a monthly meeting of a savings association and a Friday Club gathering.
Jamesburg reports Frederick Dughi enrolled at Stevens Schools Hobo Ken on an eighth year certificate and will return home weekly. Scouts led by Walter Graham hiked to Tennent. Roof repairs at State Home for Boys by James Coffee approved as first class. A.M.E. Church camp meeting ends with good attendance and order. David Reid finished two month substitute work at the State Home for Boys and is ineligible for civil service without a test. Mrs. Sarah Potter and daughter visit Moorestown. Cornelius Stonaker contracts for a 1916 Ford and enters jitney trade. Elizabeth Combs returns from Bristol and Beverly visits. Thomas Douglas joins Sunrise Club. new rule limits enrollment. Mrs. A. E. Van Cleaf visits Spotswood. John H. Enright enjoys vacation from painting duties. Borough Council September meeting set. town schools reopen Sept 7. Reuben Gabriel buys a long-pedigree hound. Fountain at Fountain Square in Hightstown demolished for street improvements. replacement deemed unnecessary.
Albert E. Amisson a 45 year old driver from Nottingham area was killed when his car was struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad flier at Hon over Crossing. The dark crossing and gate malfunction contributed to the crash and body was found on a freight track near the crossing. Watchman Joseph Fiari said gates were lowered and auto struck them as they rose before impact.
Heads of state departments arrange expanded educational exhibits for Trenton Fair from September 27 to October 1. Displays cover forestry care, timber health, crop protection, tuberculosis prevention, fruit varieties, grain, fertilizers, and an extensive aviation and daredevil act lineup. A baby health exhibit, automobile show, and other thrills accompany the program.
In a local vignette Uncle Billy Bottle expresses steadfast commitment to a pledge. He states he will continue signing it and insists his intentions remain good no matter what occurs.
The notice touts Stoll School Supplies as strict about quality, promising dependable goods for students. It highlights a full range from penny pencils to a complete school outfit, described as fit for service and study.
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