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Muench - - - Desmond
James A. Desmond of Long Branch, son of Mr. and Mrs. James P Desmond of Colts Neek, and Miss Gertrude C. Muench, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Muench of Springfield, N. J., were united in mariage in a ceremony perform- ed at 5 o'clock last Saturday after- noon at St. James Catholic Church of Springfield. They were attended by Miss Eleanor Mueneh of Newark cousin of the bride, and William P. Dugan of Long Branch. 12/16.37.
Davis - - - Dalke
A quiet wedding took place on; Christmas Day, at the Presbyterian Manse at Englishtown, when Miss Mildred Dalke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dalke of Englishtown, became the bride of Robert Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davis, also of Englishtown. The ceremony was performed at 3 p. m. by Bev. Robert H. Buche, pastor: 30/37.
Errickson - - - Davles
Miss Geraldine Perry Errickson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter R. Errickson of Point Pleasant, was united in marriage to Dr. A. Rich- ard Davies, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert R. Davies, East Orange, at 6:30 o'clock Friday night at the home of the bride's brother and sister-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. William C. Errickson, 3 Monument Park, here.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev. John Townley, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, Point Pleasant. 4/14/38
Burdge - - - DuBois
Miss Ida Marie Burdge, daughter of J. Monroe Burdge of Jerseyville was united in marriage to Fred- erick B. Dubois, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold DuBois of Freehold, on Saturday night, at the Baptist parsonage, South Amboy, by the Rev. Walter W. Mininger, former pastor of the Ardena / Baptist church, 11/18/37
Totten - -- Donnelly
Miss Bernyec' L` Totten, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Totten of Allentown, and John W. Donnelly, son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Don- nelly, Sr., of Trenton, were united In marriage on Wednesday, Octo- ber 12th. Rev. Charles H. Anderson of Allentown M. E. Church, per- formed the ceremony, at the home of the bride's parents in the pres- ence of the immediate families. The couple were attended by Miss Dorothy Sanders and J. Coleman Totten, brother of the bride, both of Allentowo.
Ehrlen - - - Dittmar
Announcement is made of the marriage of Charles F. Dittmar, local attorney, of 128 West Main street, and Miss Arabella Ehrlen of Langhorne, Pa. The ceremony was performed on Sunday, July 17, at St. James Episcopal Church at Langhorne.
Barkalow - - - Dale 3.8
Misa Eleanor Barkalow, daugh- ter of Mrs. Mary A. Barkalow, of 6 Throckmorton street, was united in marriage to Andrew Dale, son of Mrs. Jessie Dale of 90 Jackson street, Sunday afternoon in the Baptist parsonage. The Rev. A. L. Linder performed the ceremony. Tha katân masa
Obituary Notices.
Alexander J. Dettett
Alexander J. Dellett, aged 79 years, ¡died on Saturday at his home at 28 Parker Street. Funeral services were held from his late home on Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. N. Pedrick, pastor of the Frechold M. E. Church. Interment was made in Maplewood Cemetery in charge of Funeral Director W. H. Freeman.
He is survived by his wife, and one son, John, who lives at home. He was 79 years old, and was a re- tired railroad conductor, having served on the Freehold-Matawan line of the Central Railroad, for a great many years. He was an ac- tive member of the Red Men, who honored him two years ago for hav- ing served for more than 25 years as an officer. He was also a inem- ber for more than 25 years in the! local Masonic lodge, who presented him with a pin in recognition of the length of his membership. Members of the Masons held their ritual at his home on Monday evening.
Mr. Dellett was born at Chats- worth, in 1858, the son of John Del- lett and Mary McDonald. 2/3/38
Charles Vanderveer DuBois
Charles Vanderveer DuBois died on Tuesday night at the home of his son, Joseph R. DuBois on the Manalapan road. Funeral services will be private, at the convenience of the family.
Besides the son mentioned, he is survived by his wife, Mary Eliza- beth DuBois; another son, Wayland A. DuBois of Walpole, Mass .; two brothers, William H. and John I. DuBois, both of Freehold; and five grandchildren. Interment will be made by W. H. Freeman.
Mr. DuBois, of an old Monmouth County family, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tunis Vanderveer DuBois. In 1896 he married Miss Mary Eliz- abeth Goldsmith. In the same year he established a real estate busi- ness here and was active until November 5, 1936 when he was struck by a car on Main Street here. He has resided with his son since the accident. Mr. and Mrs. DuBois celebrated their 50th wed- ding anniversary on March 23, 1937. -+1/4/38
Marcy J. Du.Bols
Marcy J. DuBois, aged 69 years, died suddenly on Friday in Mont- clair. Funeral services were held on Monday from his home in Ruth- erford and interment made in that town.
Mr. DuBois was born on the Du- Bois homestead near Freehold, the son of Tunis Vanderveer and Mary Jane DuBois He was a former clerk in the Freehold postoffice.
In 1838, he was a corporal in the Freehold Military Company, and served with it in the Spanish-Am- erican War, in the 3rd Regiment, New Jersey National Guard Volun- teer Infantry.
He is survived by his wife, Edith Wallace DuBois and three brothers -William H., John I., and Charles V. DuBois, all of Freehold. 12-23+37
Thomas H. Daley
Thomas H. Daley, aged 58 years, died on Sunday at his home in Jersey City. His body was removed to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edward J. Hunt at Manalapan. Funeral services were held this (Thursday) morning at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Hunt, and at 9 o'clock at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, where requiem mass was celebrated by the pastor, Rev. John A. Kucker. Interment was made in the Freehold Catholic Cemetery in charge of Funeral Director W. H. Freeman.
Mr. Daley is survived by his wife, nee Margaret Lamb; five sons and four daughters, Joseph, John, Clar- ence, Thomas and Frederick, Mrs. Hunt and the Misses Edwardina, Agnes and Margaret Daley, all of Manalapan and Jersey City; also one brother, William of Windsor; and six sisters, Mrs. Stanley Fra- zec of Manalapan, Mrs. Catherine Coyne and Mrs. Sally Donahue, both of Lambertville; Miss Jane Daley of Trenton, Mrs. Mary Levins of Windsor, and Mrs. Daniel M. Mc- Carthy of Secaucus. 5-5-38
Mrs. Bridget Daley.
Mrs. Bridget Daley, wife of John H. Daley, died on Thursday morn- ing at her home on Clinton Street, following a long illness. Funeral
services were held on Saturday morning at St. Rose of Lima Cath- olic Church, where requiem mass was celebrated by Rev. James Child, assistant pastor. Interment was made in the Freehold Catholic Cemetery in charge of Funeral Di- rector W. H. Freeman.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Daley is survived by four daughters, the Misses Julia and Anna, at home; Mrs. Joseph Monahan, of Clinton Street, and Mrs, William Potter of Bowne Avenue; two sons, Thomas Daley of Bowne Avenue; and Peter Daley of New Brunswick; and one, brother, Austin Collins of Mechanic Street. 12/2/37.
Mrs. Millie Donahay
Mrs. Millie Conahay, aged 65 years, widow of George Donahay of Hamilton, died suddenly last Fri- day evening, following a heart at- tack. Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon from the home of her son, Everett Donaliay at Hamilton, and later at the Ham- ilton Church. Interment was made in Glendola Cemetery, in charge of Funeral Director C. H. T. Clayton & Son of Adelphia. Mrs. Donahay was a member of the Glendola Grange, the Daughters of America of Glendola, a member of the Glen- dola Church, and president of the Ladies Aid Society there. 2-3/38
William B. Davis
William B. Davis, aged 75 years, died at his home at Whitesville, early Friday morning. Funeral ser -! vices were held at the Whitesville' M. E. Church, on Monday after- noon, conducted by Rev. Leon Mar- torano, of Whitesville. Internient was made in Whitesville Cemetery by Funcral Director C. H. T. Clay- ton & Son of Adelphia.
Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Mrs. Anna Smallwood Davis; three, sisters, Mrs. Flora Showell, Mrs. Tillie Miller, and Mrs. Lizzie Thomp- son, and one brother, Isaac Davis, all of the vicinity of White -ville 1/27/39.
JOHN V. DENISE DEAD
One-Time Prominent Free- hold Business Man
John V. Denise, aged 65 years, died on Wednesday morning at his home at 42 Broadway, following a long illness. Funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his late home with Rev. W. L. Sahler, pastor of the Reformed Church, officiating. Inter- ment will be made in Maplewood Cemetery in charge of Funeral Director W. H. Freeman.
Mr. Denise was born on the De- nise homestead at Tennent, the son of Sidney Denise and Sarah Jane Vanderveer Denise. In June, 1897, he married Carolyn C. Buck. On April I, 1900, he established a plumbing business and paint and stove store at 14-16 West Main Street, with the late William T. Buck. Later he purchased Mr. Buck's interest in the business.
Mr. Denise was a member of the Freehold Military Company (Vred- enburgh Rifles) which was muster- ed into the Spanish-American War Service on May 2, 1898, as Company I, Third Regiment, New Jersey Na- tional Guard, Volunteer Infantry, with which he served as corporal at Pompton Lakes where for six months they were guarding the Laflin and Rand Powder Works, and at Athens, Ga., to prepare to go to Cuba.
Ile is survived by his wife, Mrs. Carolyn B. Denise; three brothers, Garret A. and Charles H. Denise, of Frechold, and W. Edgar Denise of Red Bank; one sister, Mrs. George K. Heyer of Madison. 3/24/38
George R. Duncan.
George R. Duncan, aged 46 years, manager of the Freehold branch of the J. D. Johnson plumb- ing supply Co., at 56 Bowne Ave- nue, died on Thursday afternoon at i his home on Haines Avenue, . Ber- lin, N. J. Mr. Duncan had attend- ed a football game, and complain- ed of feeling ill when he arrived home. A doctor was called, but he died a short time later from heart : trouble. 12/2/37
Mrs. Russell R. Dorr Dead
Mrs. Russell Ripley Dorr of Ocean Grove, widely known for her musical and civic activities, died on Saturday. About 1892 in St. Paul, Minn., she was instrumental in forming an amateur orchestra that was the nucleus of the great Min- neapolis Symphony Orchestra, She was active in the National Federa- tion of Music clubs serving as sec- retary, treasurer and historian and of the Minnesota Federation of Wo- man's Clubs. 3-24-38
Leslie Darrow
Leslie Darrow, aged 31 years, died at the State Hospital at Marlboro, ! on Sunday. His body was removed to the home of his mother, Mrs. Jessie Darrow of New Milford, Pa., where funeral services were held on Wednesday, followed by inter -! ment there, in charge of Funeral Director Richard VanSant of Free- hold. He was an electrician by trade, and formerly lived in, Hoho-' ken.
OBITUARY NOTICES.
Mrs. Jane L. Darby.
Mrs. Jane L. Darby, died last Thursday at her home at Atlantic Highlands. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Edward Giv- ens of Freehold, Mrs. J. L. Seul- thorpe of Atlantic Highlands and Mrs. Charles Glidewell of Warren- ton, Fla .; also two sons, Alonzo Thomas Darby of Highlands and Philip Darby of New York. 12-151
Mrs. Delilah J. Davison.
Funeral services for Mrs. Delilah J. Davison, 83, widow of Zachary Davison, of South Amboy, who died on Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph W. Fox of! Red Bank, were held on Wednesday at 1:30 p. m. at the Fox home, with the Rev. H. J. Lane, pastor of the Baptist Church of Red Bank, offi- ciating. Interment was made in Maplewood Cemetery, Freehold, by Funeral Director W. A. Woolley of Long Branch,
She was born in Manalapan, the : daughter of the late John A. and Charlotte Cheeseman Forman.
Besides the daughter mentioned she is survived by another daughter. Mrs. Arthur Hulse of South Amboy. with whom she made her home: three sons. John F. and Harry B. Davison of Long Branch and Wil- liam I. Davison of New York: ten grandchildren and one great-grand- child; a sister, Mrs. Lydia Farrell, Perrineville. 1/6/38
Lefferts Dashiell Dead
Lefferts Mason Dashiell, aged 64, treasurer of the Rockefeller Foun- dation, with which hewas associa- ed for over 20 years, and a former secretary to John D. Rockefeller, Jr., died on Monday at his home at Fair Haven. He was a member of ¡Old Tennent Church, 3.3/19
Dr. Lemuel Evan Davies
Dr. Lemuel Evan Davies, aged 70 years, a former resident of Mata- wan, died on Friday in Coral Gables, Fla., after a long illness. Funeral services were held on Tuesday at the First Methodist Church in Matawan with the Rev. John Naylor, pastor, and Rev. Eli- jah F. Reed, a former pastor offi- ciating. Interment was made at Old Tennent Cemetery.
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While living in Matawan he was active in civie and social affairs, being a member of the board of health, organizer of the Matawan public health association, inspector In the public schools and responsi- ble for the establishment of the school's dental clinic. He was a member of many lodges, several professional socie- ties and of the First Methodist Episcopal church and treasurer of the board of trustees.
He was a graduate of Penning- ton Seminary and Hahnemann Medical College, Philadelphia.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Julia Blake Davies; three children, Mrs. Dorothy B. Robinson of Co-' ral Gables, Mrs. Mary F. Becker of Miami Beach, Fla., and Van Da- vies of Red Bank; a sister, Miss Ann Davies of Freehold; also three grandehildren. 53-418
Obituary Notices.
Frank B. DuBois
Frank B. DuBois, aged 67 years, of 57 Broad Street, died early Sat- urday morning at Fitkin hospital. Funeral services were held at his late . home on Monday afternoon, with Rev. A. L. Linder of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Inter- ment was made in Maplewood Cem- etery in charge of Funeral Director W. H. Freeman.
Mr. DuBois is survived by his wife, Mrs. Helen Hunt DuBois; one daughter, Mrs. Mary D. Lambert- son, of Manalapan Avenue; one son, J. Stanley DuBois of Manasquan; and one sister, Mrs. Harry Taylor, of the Freehold-Jerseyville Road.
He was born on June 7, 1871, the son of Livingston and Mary Hunt DuBois, on his fathers farm on the Manalapan road. After attending the local schools and Peddie School at Hightstown, he assumed the op- eration of the farm. Later he went into the farm machinery business, with his store, first on Court Street on the site of the present parking lot, and later on South Street. He sold out in 1910 to T. G. Rowe. He then became a salesman for a farm machinery firm, and later combined that with selling automobiles.
Peter Deurrerline
Peter Deurrerline, aged 83 years, a retired resident of Amityville, L. I., died suddenly on Saturday night in an over-night cabin in Howell Township. Death was attributed to aeute heart trouble by Dr. W. H. Hartman, County Physician, who gave permission for removal of the body to the W. H. Freeman funeral home, here.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at his late home in Amityville, followed by in- terment in Amityville cemetery by Director Freeman.
Miss Elizabeth Danser
Miss Elizabeth Danser of 1 Broad Street, died on Tuesday after a short illness. Funeral services will be held this (Thursday) afternoon at 2 o'clock at the W. H. Freeman funeral home on East Main Street, with Rev. George G. Horn, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, officiat- ing. Interment will be made In Maplewood Cemetery by Director Freeman. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Lillian Danser, with whom she lived; and two brothers, Harold of Cambridge, Mass., and Stanley Danser of Rochester, N. Y.
Mrs. Laura Demaze
Mrs. Laura Demaze, aged 73 years, died on Monday night at her
home on Old Mill road, near Bel- mar. She was a resident of Wall Township for over 50 years. Fu- neral services will be held this (Thursday) afternoon at 2:30 at the Wall M. E. church, with Rev. Albert Adams, officiating. Inter- ment will be made in Glendola eem- etery in charge of Funeral Direc- tor C. H. T. Clayton & Son of Adel- phia. She is survived by four sis- ters, Mrs. Anna Roop, Mrs. Chris- tine Brand, and Mrs. Mary E. New- man, all of Belmar; and Mrs, Em- ma J. Brown of Asbury Park; and one brother, Winfield Dangler of Belmar.
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Peter V. Daley
Peter V. Daley, aged 47 years, a native of Freehold, died on Thurs- day morning at his home at 203 Lawrence Avenue, New Brunswick. Funeral services were held on Sat- urday morning, at Sacred Heart R. C. church there, where requiem mass was celebrated. Interment was made in the Freehold Catholic cemetery in charge of Funeral Di- rector W. H. Freeman of Freehold.
Mr. Daley is survived by his wife, nee Sadie Dugan of Freehold; three sons and two daughters, Leo, Law- rence, John, Marie and Thelma, all at home; his father, John Daley; three sisters, Mrs. William Potter, and the Misses Julia and Anna Daley, and one brother, Thomas Daley, all of Freehold.
William E .. Donson
William E. Donson, aged 80 years, died at Miami hospital, Ohio, on Sunday, Sept. 4. Interment was made in Woodlawn cemetery at Dayton, Ohio.
Mr. Donson was born in Xenia, Ohio. He married Mary Barkalow Vanderveer (daughter of William Conover Vanderveer and Eliza Du- Bois, daughter of Benjamin I. Du- Bois. William C. Vanderveer was an unele of David V. Perrine of. Freehold).
Mr. Donson served two terms as a State Representative about 1920. He was a member of Dayton Lodge, F. & A. Masons; Unity Chapter. Reese Couneil, Reed Commandery. Ancient Scottish rite and Antioch Temple Shriner, He was a mem- ber of Central Reformed church at Dayton, Ohio.
William Dilatush
William Dilatush, aged about 69. years, died suddenly on Tuesday morning at his home at Jerseyville, following a heart attack. Funeral services will be held on Friday af -! ternoon at 2 o'clock at the C. H. T. Clayton & Son funeral home at Adelphia, with Rev. Randolph Hul- sart of Jerseyville, officiating. In- terment will be made in Maple- wood cemetery, Freehold, by Direc- tor Clayton.
Mr. Dilatush, who has been well-known farmer in the Jersey- ville section for a number of years, is survived by his wife, nee 9liza- beth Hall; three daughters, Mrs. Merritt B. Lamson and Mrs. Earl Dix, of Freehold; and Mrs. John B. Mount of Marlboro; and two brothers, Holmes Dilatush of Jer- seyville, and Howard Dilatush of Asbury Park.
Michael Dailey
Michael Dailey, aged 67 years, died on Sunday at the State Hos- pital at Marlboro. Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning at 8:30 o'clock at the W. H. Freeman funeral home on East Main street, and at 9 o'clock at St. Rose of Lima Catholic church, where requiem mass was celebrated by Rev. James Child, assistant pastor. Interment was made in the Freehold Catholic cemetery, by Director Freeman.
Mr. Dailey is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Dailey, of Keans- burg, and one sister, Miss Anna Datley of Denver, Colorado. The late James Dailey of Hudson street, was also a brother. He formerly re- sided in Frechold, before moving to Keansburg.
Wedding Notes
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Crawford --- Davison
Miss Dorothy Crawford of Mill- town, and Albert Davison, son of Mrs. Jennie Davison of Gravel Hill, were united in marriage on Saturday at Milltown. After a trip to Washington, D. C., they will re- side at Milltown.
Baynton . - - DeLanoy
Miss Doris J. Baynton, daughter of Mrs. Harold H. Baynton of Red Eank, and William Kortrey of Mur- ray street, here, was united in mar- riage to John Evan DeLanoy, Jr., sen of Mr. and Mrs. DeLanoy of Red Bank, on Sunday afternoon, in the First Methodist church. Red Bank. The ceremony was perform- ed by the pastor,. Rev. Kenneth R. Perinchief. 1/2/42
Hancock --- Danser :
Mr. and Mrs. Harry David Han- cock of Scarsdale, N. Y., announce the marriage of their daughter, Margaret Elizabetb, to Harold Wes- ley Danser, Jr., of Cambridge, Mass., on Saturday, May 20 at Scarsdale. They will be at home after July 1, at No. 10 Lancaster Street, Cam -! bridge. Mr. Danser is the grand- son of Mrs. J. Wesley Danser of No. 1 Broad Street. 5-2539
Burns --- Dore
In an attractive wedding, Miss Rita Katherine Burns, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Burns of 17 Henry Street. was united in mar- riage to William A. Dore, son of; Mr. and Mrs. James Dore of 54 Wayne Avenue, on last Saturday morning at 9 o'clock in St. Rose of Lima Catholic church. The cere- mony was performed and the nup- tial mass was offered by the Rev. John A. Kucker, pastor.
Hertzberg - - - Demain
A quiet wedding took place on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Gelber in English- town, when Miss Harriet Hertzberg of Rochester, N. Y., and Benjamin Demain of Brooklyn, were united in marriage by Rabbi H. Levine. .
A "dinner reception" will be held next Sunday at Kaplan's resort on the Old Bridge road, near English- town. 51 25-39
Pine --- Daley
M.ss Louise A. Pine, daughter of Mrs. Lillian A. Pine of 36 Broad- way, was united in marriage to Technician Sergeant John Leo Dailey, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dailey of 90 Randolph street, on Sunday afternoon at 2:15 oclock at the home of the bride's mother. The ceremony was performed by Rev. William L. Sahler, pastor of the Reformed Church, in the presence of about thirty relatives.
The bride wore an aqua blue gab- ardine suit, with corresponding ac- cessories and a corsage of white roses and forget-me-nots.
Mrs. M. Stanley Pine of Middle- bush, sister-in-law of the bride was the matron of honor. She wore a gray crepe suit, with corresponding accessories and a corsage of talis- man roses.
Obituary Notices.
Mrs. Emma S. Dey
Mrs. Emma S. Dey, aged 79 years, wife of Harvey A. Dey of 101 Broad Street, died on Tuesday evening at her home. Private funeral ser- viees will be held on Friday after- noon at 2:30 o'clock at the W. H. Freeman Funeral Home, and will be conducted by Rev. D. Roe Haney, pastor of Calvary M. E. Church of Keyport. Interment will be made in Old Tennent Cemetery by Direc- tor Freeman.
Mrs. Dey was born near English- town, the daughter of the late Elijah Suydam and Caroline Magee Suydam. She married Mr. Dey 52 years ago, and they have lived in Freehold ever since. 17/5/38
Mrs. Florida Stiff Dey
Mrs. Florida Stiff Dey, 63, died at her home with her daughter and son in law, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Burtt, Harrison Avenue, English- town, early Thursday morning af- ter a prolonged illness.
Widow of the late Luther Dey, she is a daughter of the late Henry Stiff and Sarah Dennison Stiff.
She is survived by three children by a former marriage: Mrs. Burtt, Mrs. Oliver Soden of Jamesburg and Corp. William F. Emmons of the UT S. Army. There are three sisters, Mrs. Cynthia Southwick of James- burg, Mrs. Frances Stillwell of Plainfield, Mrs. Jessie Hausman cf Jamesburg and four brothers: Harry Stiff of Old Bridge, William Stiff of Plainsboro, Edward Stiff of Perth Amboy and Charles Stiff of Fay Head.
Funeral services were held or. Sunday, August 9, from her home at 2 p. m., and at the Presbyterian church at 2:30 p. m., where she was a member. Rev. John A. Christen- sen, pastor, officiated.
Interment was under the direction of J. Laird Hulse, Englishtown. - 8-13-42
Mrs. Francis R. Davison
Mrs. Francis R. Davison, aged 91 years, widow of James R. Davison, died on Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James VanKirk, 37 Bowne Avenue. Funeral ser- vices will be held tomorrow (Fri- day) afternoon, at 2 o'clock, at the home of her daughter and at 2:30 o'clock at the M. E. church, with Rev. A. C. Polhemus of Whitesville, formerly pastor here, in charge, as- ¡sisted by Rev. J. N. Pedrick, the present pastor. Interment will be in Old Tennent cemetery by C. H. T. Clayton & Son of Adelphia.
Besides the daughter mentioned, she is survived by two other daughters, Mrs. Phineas Potter of Trenton, and Mrs. Harry Martin of Hightstown; four sons, Sylvanus of Englishtown, Harvey of Cranbury, Frederick of Hightstown, and Rich- ard G. of Trenton; two sisters, Mrs. Hettie Schanck of Trenton, and Mrs. Mary Hughes of Princeton; also eighteen grandchildren, twenty- three great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Davison was born in South Brunswick Township on Nov. 17,' 1847, the daughter of Sylvanus Dav -: ison and Ellen Hulse.
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Dey Mansion, Preakness 5/18/39
George Washington used the home of Colonel Theunis Dey at Preakness, in Passaic County, as his headquarters from July 1 to July 29, 1780, and again from October 8 to November 1, 1780, while the Colonial troops were encamped in the hills of Totowa near the Passaic River. This interesting old structure is a part of the Passaic County park system and can be reached by turning off U. S.
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Obituary Notices. 1
WM. H. DU BOIS DEAD
Served Town 40 Years
With.ath H. DuBois of 8 Heniy street, died on Monlay at the Mon- mouth Men ._ cial hospital, having been taken there on Saturday. He was 91 years old on that day, hav- ing been born in Marlboro town- ship on February 9th, 1851, the son of Tunis B. and Mary Conever Du- Bois. He falined for several years and came to Trcchold in 1593. He was superintendent of the streets of the Borough of Frechold for 40 years, until his retirement five years ago. He was married to Mar- gare: Schanck, who is now de- ceased.
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