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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1916
Page
1
First Presbyterian offers morning sermon by Rev. J. E. Curry titled The Secret from Psalm 91:1. Second Presbyterian presents Rev. Warren Elsing with Rage and Righteousness. Evening Union Service planned with the Methodist Church congregations.
The town held Schultz Memorial with Rev Z W Wells preaching at union services and Mr Wells delivering morning and evening sermons. Wm Speights the Boston tenor sang at both services and a bass quartet performed at the evening service. Christian Endeavor and Stitch and Chatter Club meetings announced with speakers and topics amid school openings and local social updates. A second infantile paralysis case was reported in the McNamee family of Plainsboro. An Orchardside Farm exhibit of apples is planned for the Inter State Fair in Trenton, with 2000 hampers shipped and more fruit awaiting harvest. The Cranbury Board of Education set October 2 for school openings and announced personnel changes at Oratory School.
Plans by the Plainsboro Presbyterian Church call for the ordination and installation as elder of Harry Stults on Thursday evening September 28 at the church. An address will be given by Rev. Judson Conklin of Clinton Avenue Baptist Church in Trenton, formerly of which Mr. Stults was a member.
Mrs. George B. Mershon entertained Cranbury guests yesterday at her Manasquan Beach summer home. The party enjoyed a sea day with special interest in the local fishing industry. Guests included Mrs. John B. Perrine, Mrs. Samuel Perrine, Mrs. Symmes H. Perrine, Mrs. E. S. Barclay, Mrs. N. F. Clayton, Mrs. RB P. Bullwell, and Mrs. H. N. Scott.
The Ladies Aid Society will hold a parcel post sale in the church lecture room on Wednesday evening October 11. Fancy aprons ice cream and cake will also be on sale.
The Palace Theatre in South Cranbury reopened after a short closure caused by infantile paralysis. Crowds have packed the venue nightly as new green and white wall decorations and comfortable seats enhance the experience. Weekly shows run Wednesday and Saturday, with Wednesday's feature Truth Crushed to Earth and tomorrow's program showcasing Samson starring William Farnum.
Elias Bogart, employed on A S Apperger’s Cranbury area farm, was found Monday morning mangled along Pennsylvania Railroad tracks at Schock's Crossing near Plainsboro. His body covered 25 feet of the line before being placed on a train and sent to a Morgue in New Brunswick. The 40 year old man had left the farm to visit friends and was believed to be returning home when he was struck.
Joshua Darnell husband of a local resident died at his home in Trenton after several months of illness. He ran a feed and flour store on South Warren Street before retiring about a year ago and formerly owned the Darnell Mills at Allentown. He leaves a wife two sisters and was active at Central Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at his residence led by Rev Don Clyde Kite.
Robert McChesney Vandenbergh former proprietor of the Half Acre hotel died at his home yesterday morning at age 70. He was a widower with four children surviving Mrs Walter Chamberlin Mrs Mygrant Black Vandenbergh Jamesburg and Robert Vandenbergh Prospect Plains. Funeral services will be held from his home tomorrow at 1 pm and interment will be at Jamesburg under A S Cole Son Co Cranbury guidance.
At a Tuesday meeting the Second Presbyterian Church congregation voted to purchase J. J. Bradley's house for the parsonage for 5250 dollars. Possession starts April 1 1917. A Sunday subscription raised 6857 50 including 8000 from selling the old parsonage. Funds will cover painting of church chapel and sexton’s house.
Miss Lewis entertained a few friends at her home yesterday afternoon. The young women enjoyed a pleasant time sewing and then refreshments were served. Present were Mrs. M. Russell Johnson, Mrs. William Dey and the Misses Sara J. Perrine, Margaret Curry, Helen Butcher, Mary Hughes, Marion Campbell, Florence Perrine, Mary Spaulding, Ethel Cole, Sara Applegate, and Hattie Lewis.
Judge Daly in New Brunswick postponed the license hearing for Robert E. Murphy to Friday. Cranbury residents pressed for the permit at the United States Hotel amid a large remonstrance by church leaders led by Rev J E Curry. Murphy’s counsel said the investigation might show changes in Cranbury, otherwise the license would not be granted.
The new grand jury was sworn in for the September term by Supreme Court Justice James J. Bergen. Robert M. Pettit of New Brunswick is foreman. The jurors include Howard V. Buttler, L. C. Bullock, R. F. Fountain, Benjamin W. Suydam, Charles H. Edwards, and others from Cranbury, Perth Amboy, Sayreville, Highland Park, Woodbridge, and surrounding towns. Justice Bergen noted no special address was needed and that lists of supreme and circuit court causes will be called on October 30, with postponement due to current duties.
The First National Bank report shows record growth and high deposits, exceeding last year by over $150,000. Started just before the Cranbury Press, the bank has rapidly prospered, reflecting the community’s financial strength and pride.
Trenton reports six large meetings across New Jersey by the New Jersey State League of Republican Clubs before election day. The schedule lists Ocean Grove Trenton Camden Schutzen Park Hudson county Newark Paterson with marching clubs invited. The league notes about 200 clubs and 100000 members, rising to 150000 by mid next month, with national and state speakers at each event.
The Trenton Fair runs September 25 to 29 with the American Berkshire Congress Association premiering an eastern show. Over 125 breeders attend, with premiums in Cattle Sheep and Swine, Boys and Girls Canning Clubs, and bread bakers vying for gold prizes. Additional exhibits include a hospital, Baby Health, auto and motorcycle contests, and extensive machinery displays with new acres added for implements and tactical demonstrations.
About twenty neighbors and friends of George Thomas helped dig and cart 800 or more bushels of potatoes for him at his farm this week. Mr Thomas and his family greatly value the generous aid. VOTERS: JAMES A EDGAR and David J Perrine seek Assembly nominations and pledge to back Local Option. Paid for by Middlesex County Local Option League.
Advertises Stoll’s as a place with good school supplies chosen for price and reliability. Claims broad selection surpassing thirty miles, urging customers to buy here for quality goods and value.
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