Rain and marching in the Free State news from London
General Cherm side and General Rundle move through sodden roads while 20 000 men hold the railway and southern frontier near Denetsdorp. Dispatches and politics drive coverage as Boer resistance and British plans unfold amid floods and patrols toward Wepener.
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London
Chermside
Rundle
Denetsdorp
Free State
Wepener
Oorlogspoort
White
South Africa
Gibraltar
Ladysmith
Daily News
Natal
Transvaal
Free
Buller
Ladsemith
Drakensberg Range
Estcourt
The
Standard
Kaye
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Modder
Kaffir River
Times
Prettyman
Morning Post
Caledon
Maseru
Basutoland
Dalgety
Thaba N’chu
Steyn
Ladybrand
Boer defenses and losses at Wepener and Biggarsberg
Reports from ELANDSLAAGHT detail Boer positions near Wepener with four guns disabled and about 100 killed. A night April 11 attack at 200 yards wounded five Boers, while a second assault was repulsed by British bayonets. Boers lack forage, horses dwindling, and establish large field hospitals as they consider moving toward Majuba.
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Wepener
Alopditch
Cape Mounted Rifles
Axims
Biggarsbers
Elandslaagth
Biggaraberg
Majuba
North Jersey Golf League Expands With Coast Clubs
The North Jersey Golf League plans wider representation this season adding Sea Bright Red Bank Monmouth Beach Mantoloking Spring Lake and other coast clubs. Mortimer Lager leads active efforts as a fall league championship is slated at Sea Bright or Deal Beach with team matches featured throughout the season.
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North Jersey Golf League
Laurence Harbor
Deal Beach
Hollywood
Norwood Park
Mortimr Lager
Sea Bright
Red Bank
Monmouth Beach
Mantolokiny
Spring Lake
New Jersey
Sunday Church Services Schedule and Preachers
Numerous church services listed for Sunday with pastors and times. Rev. Eli Gifford at First M. E. Church 10 30 a m and 7 30 pm. Rev. Dr J H White at A M E Zion West Park 10 30 a m and 7 45 pm. Conrad Blume at Grand Avenue Reformed 10 30 am and 7 30 pm. Rev George D Genzmer at Evangelical Lutheran Atonement 10 45 am and 7 45 pm. Rev G E Hancock at West Park M E 10 30 and 7 30. Rev J B Stansberry at Bethel A M E 10 45 am and 7 45 pm. Rev J G Reed at Ocean Grove M E 10 30 and 7 30. Rev Z Clark Marten at First Baptist 10 30 and 7 30. Rev Dwight E Marvin at First Congregational 10 30 and 7 30. Rev William G Moyer at West Grove M E 10 30 and 7 30 with Sunday school times varying. Epworth Leagues listed. Rev Albert G Bale at First Presbyterian 10 30 am and 7 30 pm with topics Christianity a World wide Religion and Saint Thomeg the Thinker among the Apostles.
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Eli Gifford
M. E
Epworth League
J. H. White
West Park
Y.P.S.C. E
Conrad Blume
Hoboken
Grand Avenue Reformed
George D. Genzmer
Evangelical Lutheran Church of the
G. E. Hancock
J.’ B. Stansberry
Bethel A. M. E
J. Paul
Z. Clark Marten
First Baptist Church
Dwight E. Marvin
First Congregational Church
West Grove M. E
William G. Moyer
Albert G. Bale
First Presbyterian Church
New York
Saint Thornag
Commissioners Named Under New National Guard Law
Governor Voorhees appoints Major Lewis T. Bryant of Atlantic City and Major John K. Beam of Paterson as lieutenant colonels and assistant inspectors general. They replace Col. Charles Bolt Wood and Col. Daniel B. Murphy who previously performed the duties for the First and Second brigades.
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Voorhees
Lewis T. Bryant
Atlantic City
Agi
John K. Beam
Paterson
National Guard
Charles Bolt Wood
Daniel B. Murphy
Neptune Heights Lobsters Clams Oysters Chowder At Cafe
An ad describes Scottie’s cafe on Shark river’s north bank offering lobsters clams oysters and chowder served to satisfy the queen’s taste. It also notes Grenelle’s German Dyspepsia Cure and wash boilers at Tuttle store and encourages subscribing to the Jovamar weekly for $1.
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Neptune Heights
Scottie’s
Shark River
Grenelle
Tuttle
McKinley Enjoys Spring Ride With Hobarts at Paterson
President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley stayed with Mrs. Hobart at Carroll Hall Paterson. They rode in Garret Hobart’s electric carriage to East Side Park and Cedar Lawn cemetery to visit the late vice president’s grave. Dr. Rixey and Cortelyou were in the rear seat.
New Fish and Game Law Changes Tighten Winter Fishing Access
State officials publish key amendments to the game laws after the legislative session. Prohibitions span pike, bass, perch, and pickerel with seasonal open periods May to November and penalties of up to 20 dollars per offence. New rules also limit set lines, gear, and hunting of grouse, quail, hare, and other species to defined months, aiming to curb overfishing and protect wildlife.
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Fish and Game Commissioners
Pos
Bension
Otjbad
Prohibition Whist Party Raises Funds in Asbury Park
Ocean Grove and Asbury Park hosted a prohibition era charity whist party for Monmouth Memorial Hospital. Mrs. A D McCabe led the event amid official conflict with local authorities and 24 players across six tables. Proceeds from entrance fees totaled eight dollars with prize winners named.
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Ocean Grove
A. D. McCabe
Monmouth Memorial Hospital
A D. McCabe
Asbury Park
Memorial Hospital
Association
Patterson
Mra. W. Wilgus
South Norwalk
Reuben Norrie
Mahion
Margerum
Frances Margerum
William Hamilton
Evere
Anna L. Guy
Center Piece
E. Halsey
Wilcox
Ellk Dolly
Booby
William, Beegle
A. E. Martin
Epworth League Ends Sixth Serial Convention in Newark
The New Jersey Epworth League concluded its sixth serial convention at St. Pauls M E Church. Professor J H Eatwisle of Philadelphia led a song service followed by personal testimony of God's power in the Christian life. Rev Charles H Rorer of Philadelphia gave an address on Motives and Methods in Young Peoples work.
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New Jersey
Epworth League
St. Paul's M. E. Church
J. H. Eatwisle
Philadelphia
Charles H. Rorer
Light fails during Rev. Rorer talk at St Pauls M E
During a St Pauls M E Church address by Rev Charles H Rorer of Philadelphia on youth work and modern progress the building’s electric lights suddenly failed. The sexton supplied coal oil lamps and the speaker resumed, urging a return to primitive methods after noting human advancement.
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Charles R.rover
St. Paul's Church
Epworth League
Ocean Grove
St. Paul's M.E. Church
Charles H. Rorer
Philadelphia
Straln
Rorér
Local Notes and Announcements From Around Town
Arbor Day Friday and Bargain Day at Steinbachs noted. School starts Monday with rain forecast for tomorrow. McKiney portraits offered for a dime. New electric fire alarm system goes into operation in Red Bank Wednesday. First M E Church to receive new members tomorrow. Vitrified brick floors near completion at the engine house at Main and Asbury. 5000 pounds of tobacco shipped to Theodore Berringer on Main Street. Newark Evening News prints photos of Rev J G Reed Ernest Woolston and St Pauls Church Ocean Grove linked to Epworth League. Arthur A Zimmerman buys Hotel Marion at Point Pleasant from Burnett Betts of Philadelphia. Zimmerman’s father runs Osborn House at Manasquan. Rev Albert G Bale to preach on world missionary conference theme Christianity a World-wide Religion.
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Red Bank
M. E
Main and
Asbury
Theodore Berringer
Main Street
Newark Evening News
J.G. Reed
Ernest Woolston
St. Paul’s
Ocean
Grove
Arthur A. Zimmerman
Marion
Point Pleasant
Burnett
Betts
Philadelphia
L D
Fined for Riding a Dark Wheel
Albert Cobulus of West Park was fined $2 by Magistrate Borden for riding a bicycle without a headlight last night. He said he was only six years in the country since leaving Italy and did not know the law.
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Albert Cobulus
West Park
Borden
Cobulus
Italy
Social Notes From Ocean Grove And Nearby
The Mirror reports Mrs Joseph Clark of Brooklyn visiting. Mrs Mahlon Margerum stays at her Ocean pathway cottage. Mrs Woolley of Ocean Grove is in Newark visiting relatives. Captain Charles Parsons and family reside at the Clarendon in Ocean Grove. Miss Lillian White of Atlantic Highlands visits Miss Daisy Reed at the parsonage Ocean Grove after spending winter in Chicago. Miss Edna Britton from Boston, former resident, visits her grandmother Mrs Applegate on Asbury Avenue.
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Joseph Clark
Brooklyn
Mahlon Margerum
Ocean Pathway
Ocean Grove
Mra
D. Woolley
Main Avenue
Newark
Charles Pars Ns
Clarendon
Lillian White
Atantic’ Highlands
Daisy Reed
Parsonage
White
Chicago
Edna’ Britton
Boston
Mrs. Applegate
Asbury Avenue
Ecumenical Conference Delegates Depart for New York
Vice President A. E. Ballard Secretary George W. Evans and Rev J K Daniels left for New York today as delegates of the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association to attend the ecumenical missionary convention.
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A. E. Ballard
George W. Evans
J. K. Daniels
New York
Ecumenical Missionary Convention
Ocean Grove ‘Camp Meating Association
Ecumenical Conference On
Carnegie
Haj
Benjamin Harrison
McKinley
United States
Belmar Abolishes Police Force
Belmar council, urged by Mayor W. Jackson, voted to discontinue the borough police service to cut costs. The move assigns responsibility for security to other agencies and reflects a measured economy in borough finances.
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Belmar
Counncil
Jackson
Tuttle Store Ad Promotes Flats for Rent in Kentor and Cook Ave
Floor of cloth advertising limited flats still for rent in Kentor and Cook Man Avenue blocks. Modern improvements noted with rents from 10 to 25 monthly. Apply to agents or owners. Neptune Heights season opening with improvements. Grenelle's Ma Magia Unsold corn at 10 cents. Seattle's for good things and always cheaper at Tuttle store.
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Kentor
New Cookman Avenue
Grenelle’s
Ocean Grove Chooses Plans for New Engine House
Ocean Grove fire commissioners met last night to select plans for the proposed engine house. The chosen design will be decided next Tuesday at another meeting, and construction will not start until next fall.
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Ocean Grove
Ariel Club Presents Mr. Bob Play Benefit Night
The Ariel Club repeats the play Mr Bob on Tuesday evening in April at Grand Avenue Hotel to benefit the Public Library. Tickets 75 cents available at W W Davis and Grenelle. Also Grenelle's offers Erasty Cough Care and Sare care at 25 cents. Ad notes Scottie's Neptune Heights cafe items.
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Ariel Club
Bob
Grand Avenue
Public
W. W. Davis
Grenelle
Naval bill battle over armor price faces adjournment
In Washington the House struck out the $545 per ton armor price and the $300 price cap from the naval appropriation bill for Maine Ohio and Missouri. A furious fight followed as opponents filibustered. the armor clause may be ineffective until the Senate acts. Final action on the bill was deferred.
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Washington
House
Secretary of the Navy
Maine
Ohio
Missouri
Senate
Underwood
Allabama
Cullom
Mr. Bate
Tennessee
Hansbrough
Foraker
Lorenzo Danford
Senate committee backs public building bills in Washington
The Senate committee on public buildings and grounds approved favorable reports on four measures. They authorize a $220,000 public building in East St Louis, raise Leadville Colorado project from $50,000 to $117,000, lift Joplin Missouri limit from $50,000 to $105,000, and enlarge Burlington Tennessee structure by $65,000.
Canned Beef Supplants Fresh Meat for Army in Philippines
Washington reports war department officials must use canned roast beef to feed troops in the Philippines due to shortages and lack of refrigerated beef or cattle. The note lists Dr. George B. Herbert as dental surgeon and mentions office hours, while a separate notice promotes the Asbury Path Lodge social and dance on Monday evening April 23 with admission priced at 25 cents.
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Army
Washington
War Department
Philippines
George B. Herbert
P.& O.G. Bank
Asbury Path Lodge
Admisalon
Adv
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Reuter
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Hobart
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Tuttle Story
Pital
Epworths
Steinbach’s
Spain
McKiney
Ecumenical Conference
Tuttle Store
Seattle
Scottie's
Neptune Heights Cafe
Windy
Hawaii
Southern Railroad Consolidation
Wilmington
Wilmington and Weldon
Southeastern Railroad
Baltimore
Atlantic Coast Line System
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
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