Churches Programs and Local News in Cranbury Plainesboro
The item covers church preaching by Rev J E Carry at First Presbyterian and Rev Harry Somers at Second Presbyterian, Y M C A meeting, presbytery notices, Cranbury School staffing update with Miss Curry, social teas, visits by Senator Gaunt to Hightstown Grange, obituaries for Isaac I Schenck and Elizabeth F Von Schmidt, and Princeton electric lighting installation progress on Nassau Street with ornamental poles resembling Trenton’s White Way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
J. E Carry
Christ
Second Presbyterian Church
Harry Somers
Princeton
Isaac
Brainerd Cemetery
Cranbury
A. §. Cole
Elizabeth F. von Schmidt
Hightstown
John A. Bergen
Plainsboro
N. J
Public Service Company
Nassau Street
Trenton
Millinery Opening Invites Hightstown Ladies
Misa F M Schoen of Hightstown invites attendees to a millinery opening on September 24 and 25. The latest styles will be on display and ladies are urged to visit early for first choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa
F. M. Schoen
Hightstown
Adies
Danser and Perrine Wed in Presbyterian Rite
On September 14 Miss Bessie Perrine of Cranbury and Franklin Danser of Sharon Pa. were married at the First Presbyterian Range by Rev J E Curry. The couple will live in Sharon after a wedding breakfast in New Brunswick and a visit with the groom’s parents near Lakewood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Perrine
Cranbury
Franklin Danser
Sharon
First ‘Presbyterian Range
J. E. Curry
Richard Mason
New Brunswick
Lakewood
Danser
Samuel Bennett
Wedding of Laura Stults and J Davis Harrelson
Laura Stults and J Davis Harrelson wed at the Stults home in Hightstown on September 15 at noon in a ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Thomas Tyack. The couple received gifts of silver and china and planned to reside in Philadelphia after a wedding breakfast and trip.
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Isaac Stults
Hightstown
Laura
J. Davis Harrelson
Chadbourne
North Carolina
Thomas Tyack
Presbyterian ‘Church
Philadelphia
Englishtown and Hightstown Engagements Announced
The engagement of Miss Margaret Y Mount of Englishtown to Jesse D Messler of Hightstown is announced. Invitations issued for the wedding of Miss Margaret Ely of Hightstown to J Ely Dey on the 29th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Y. Mount
George Mount
Englishtown
Jesse D. Messler
David B. Messler
Hightstown
Margaret Ely
J. Addison Ely
J. Ely Dey
Elizabeth Anna Calahan Willard R Okeson Marriage
Okeson Calahan announce the marriage of Elizabeth Anna Calahan to Willard R. Okeson on Sunday September 15 1915. Hightstown to gain continuous electric light service December 1 with new street lamps and extended lines after a five year contract approved by the Public Utility Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward V Calahan
Jamesburg
Elizabeth Anna
Willard R. Okeson
Plainsboro
Hightstown
Electric Light and Power Company
Public Utility Commission
Borough Works Extend Water and Sewer Systems
With the extension of the borough limits at Hightstown authorities are laying water mains and extending the sewage system across many new streets. The project aims to complete the town's water and sewer networks.
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Hightstown
Grover Elected Director of Interstate Fair
Lloyd H. Grover of Princeton elected to membership on the Interstate Fair Association board to succeed the late William Hancock. Grover, connected with J. V. D. Beekman lumber and coal merchants, is a prominent figure in Princeton and Spring Lake and had been named as a notable sheriff candidate but declined political office.
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The
Interstate Fair Association
Lloyd H. Grover
Princeton
William §. Hancock
Grover
J. V. D. .Beekman
Spring Lake
Famous performers for fair program in Trenton
Trenton New Jersey September 17. The Trenton Fair runs September 27 to October 1 with more educational exhibits and open air acts. Aviator Art Smith will perform two daily bi-plane flights, and Dare Devil Schreyer will dive into a water tank from a 120 foot platform. Cedora and company will loop the loop on motorcycles. Special prize of 500 dollars for harness racing track record, plus running races and notable drivers Ralph De Palma and Jack Le Cain. Theme days designate Monday children, Tuesday ladies, Wednesday farmers, Thursday politicians, Friday automobilists.
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Trenton
N.J
Governor Fielder
State Department of Conservation and Development
State Department of Health
State Experiment Station
New Jersey
Art Smith
Schreyer
Cedora
New York
New England
Ralph de Palma
Jack Lé Cain
Russel Sage Foundation
Traffic Rules For Princeton Borough Seeks Right Side Driving
The Princeton borough introduces traffic standards at several crossings urging drivers to keep right. A education period precedes enforcement, after which failing to stay on the right will lead to arrest. Past practice saw vehicles on both sides and poor turnout at turns and standstills facing various directions.
Blauvelt's Fall Opening Announced for September 194
The annual Fall Opening at Blauvelt's is set for Friday and Saturday September 194 and 25. A grand display will feature merchandise for women, misses and children including ready to wear garments hosiery trimming and underwear showcasing the latest styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blauvelt’s
Flower Exhibit Tomorrow at Hightetown Association Show
Arrangements are set for the annual Flower Show by the Hightetown Improvement Association. The exhibit runs from 3 to 6 PM in association rooms with entry for nonprofessionals and display for professionals. Entries accepted 9 AM to 12 PM with prizes for school children largest wild flowers and best arrangement.
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Hightetown
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Second Church
Ladies Missionary Society
Dayton
Sara Perrine
Helen Murray
Bertha Applegate
Ethel Cole
Mary Spaulding
Miss. Curry
Cranbury School
Margaret Curry
Miss Ergood
Miss Curry
Plaingboro
Samuel Perrine
R. L Mc Dowell
Lemuel Stults
J. B. Perrine
Davis
W. H. Johnson
Hightstown Grange
Geo. T. Gaunt
Mr. Gaunt
Isaac Ss. Schenck
Danser-Perrine
Harrelson Stults
Messler
Der-Ely
Ton Bo
Denver School College
Waterman's
Stoll's
E. State St
Trenton, N. J
United States
Daniel Black Clothing Co
Washington Market
S. Broad St
Trento, N. J
Donnelly
Benjamin
Norfolk
Fred’k W. Donnelly Co
A. F. Williams
East State Street
R. A. Donnelly
State Street
Broad
Ladies’ Aid Society
Good Housekeeping Magazine
119 West 41St Street
New York City
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