Pioneer Celebration of Asbury Park Pioneer Society
The sixth annual meet ing of the Asbury Park Pioneer Society held at Grand Avenue Hotel on Wednesday night drew veterans who helped build Asbury Park. President George L. Atkins presided as Rev. Willam S. Gil led prayers, while Wyckoff read past minutes. A motion to drop unpaid members was defeated, and plans for Pioneer Park near Emory Street were discussed with a committee to seek Cornwall’s consent. The gathering honored deceased members with a memorial table and noted the deaths of Mrs. George M. Bennett and Mrs. Gill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifewna
Asbury Park Pidgeor Society
Grand-Avénis Hotel
Asbury Park
Bradley
George L. Atkins
Coloty
Beinig
Willam S. Gil
Thia
Atkins
Jess
Scribo Wyckoff
Githens
Weat Park “Methodist Church
Progthad
Édward March
George M. Bennett
Gill
Gibons
Pioneer Park
Emory Street
Ocean Grove Bridge
Cornwall
Uriah White
Githena
Henry Steinbach
Mattison Avenue
Wyckof
Lybrand Sill
James H. Sexton
Wyckett
Anbury Park
Washington White
William H. Smith
Charles F. Wyckoff
George ©. Ormerod
Theodore Houlick
Stephen D. Woolley
Hubbard Hurley
J. H. Sexton
John A.githens
Joseph R. Lippincott
William F. Wilson
Poingett Orosa
David W. Sexton
John M. Dey
Henry Stelnbach
W. W. McChesney
W. I. Gill
A. R. Toland
Marietta Harris
Jonnie White
Mra
A. J. Romain
W. J. Patternon
Freeholder
McCabe
Records of Two Centuries Reveal Early New Jersey Courts
The piece chronicles Benjamin FP Teo, clerk of the Supreme Court, assembling two centuries of court documents. It recalls old rooms stacked with cases, parchment, and indexed boxes, and narrates curious historic rulings from 1089 to 1698 including haytack disputes, hog redress, and Sabbath violations, with judges shown as dignified yet human.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin FP
Teo
Supreme Court
Lee
Walla
Lee Spendy
New Jersey
Lorenzo Morria
Burlington
Lawrence
Peter Groome
Peter
Haton
Groome
Lawrence Morrid
Delaware River
Sourt
Morris
Judge's harsh ruling targets Morris amid threats
The judge condemned Morris strongly, angering the defendant who claimed the ruling reflected a narrow mindset and set a harsh tone for the case. The decision followed the threat Morris allegedly made, provoking public controversy and debate over judicial temper and fairness.
Water for West Park and town plans heard
Township Committee met with all members present to consider Neptune Water and Sawer Company pipe laying permit. West Asbury Water Company seeks reincorporation with 6000 shares at 100 each, 5000 paid in gas value. Directors named. decision set for tomorrow. Also sewer district notes, school district funding by note, street survey for Wear Park, and West Park Water Company injunction case proceeding in Jersey City. Harrison appointed lecturer at Washington Agricultural Dept with 1500 salary beginning January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Harvey, Jr
Neptune Water and Sawer Company
Atreeta
West Asbury Water Company
Hawking & Durand
W. Machette
Henry A. Leroy
Henry T. Buell
Washington’ White
Beverly “Crowell
Kinmonth White
Alphem White
Miart Rogers
Jotat
Gommisaida
Board of Education
Willian Selover
Wear Park
George R. Lord
Court of Chancery
West Park Water Company
Lord
Gray Meal
Jersey City
Gharles Ty-Hi
E. G. Harrison
Agricultural Department
Washington
Harrison
Burlington County
New Jersey School Population Census Figures
The state census reports 438 960 children of school age in New Jersey with 89 201 not attending school. The figure includes five to seven year olds not sent to school and those over sixteen who have attended but work. Four thousand twenty one attend private schools and 12 089 are colored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Glande
Mike
Painful Accident Through Fun In Township Family
Alma Aulshart ten year old daughter of Township Committeeman Aulshart broke her left leg near the lines last Saturday afternoon while playing a game. A companion jumped from a plank causing it to topple and strike Alma. Dr Williamson set the fracture and she will be laid up for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Aulshart
Aulshart
Alma
Williamson
Social Notes From Asbury Park And Nearby Towns
Mrs S C Delagan of New York visits Miss Gertrude Atkinson of West Park. Rev and Mrs S B Moore leave Asbury Park for New York after weeks at their cottage. Elizabeth Thompson of Chester and C P Everitt of New York guest at Thanksgiving at Ocean Grove. Capt Charles A Young sails to Daytona for winter. Mrs P P Coleman recovering after severe illness with Dr Edgar of New York Medical College consulted. Steamship Gomanche carries Weatcott and J Boyce wintering in Florida. J E Morton and friends from New York visit Asbury Park on Thanksgiving. Miss o Ten Brosch of Asbury Park visits. Mary Louise Rosewall and Caleb Jones wed last week at bride’s parents’ home. Guests include Mr and Mrs T Frank Appleby and W C Kelly. Mr Kelly, timber man with vast Florida lands, notes over twelve million feet cut in past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Delagan
New York
Gertrude Atkinson
West Park
B. Moore
Asbury Park
Misa Elizabeth Thompson
Chester
N. Y
C. P. Everitt
New York City
Frank L. Wilcox
Ocean Grove
Charles A. Young
Daytona
Fla
Linon
Ocean
P. P. Coleman
Edgar
New-York Medical College
Gomanche
Clyde Line
Ten Brosch
Mary. Louige Rosewall
Asbury Park High School
Nk Caleb Jones
MonAfeo Valley
N. J
Frank Appleby
W.C. Kelly
Rogora vs Borough of Asbury Park Trial Summary
George W. Rogora sued Asbury Park in Judge Conover’s court over a gravel road contract on Sikth avenue. The six hour trial reviewed work completion, disputed payments, and accounting by John Hubbard. The suit, initially for 534 dollars, narrowed to 334 dollars after evidence showing altered payment orders. Judge Conover reserved decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Rogora
Asbury Park
Conover
Sikth Avenue
Rogers
Waa
John Rubbard
Won the Silver Cup In Red Bank Shooting Series
The first of a monthly series near Red Bank offers a silver cup to the team with the most wins between now and Sea Girt opening. Asbury Park’s Company A led, aided by Private Daniel A. Wilson after moving to Red Bank, despite a 24 point handicap for carbines. next match scheduled early in January.
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Red Bank
Asbury Park
Roler
Iin
Randolph Norrie
W. O. Wiseman
Peete Hart Rogers
D. A. Wilson
J. Coste
Ad Bank
Good Time Advertising Says Advertise Or Perish
The article argues that advertising thrives in all times and is essential for business. It states that people buy because they must, want, and feel justified in spending, making advertising crucial to visibility. Originality helps, but avoiding advertising is business death by action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theta
Nat, C. Fowler, Jr
Sea Girt to Get Fourth Order Lighthouse
The Lighthouse Board announces a light of the fourth order to be set in the beach structure at Sea Girt near Sea Girt Inlet, about a mile and a half north of Manasquan Inlet. It will show a red flash every six seconds and may be visible up to thirteen and a quarter miles in clear weather with the observer's eye fifteen feet above the horizon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Girt
Sea Girt Inlet
Manasquan Inlet
Sanitary Topics at New Jersey Association Meeting
The New Jersey Sanitary Association holds its twenty second annual meeting at Laurel House Lakewood on Friday and Saturday next week. Agenda covers health measures prevention of sickness, discussion of laws, and cooperation with state and local boards of health. Notables include Shippon Wall, Joseph Wil aun Stickler, Samuel Pettocoan, Thomas McKenna, George McGuire, Franklin Dye, James Quena, and public health officials from Newark Paterson and Trenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey Sanitary Association
Laurel House
Lakewood
Association
Hlee
Boards of Health
Committee of
Hull-Platt-M.-Di
Shippon Wall
Eport
Oma
Joseph Wil Aun Stickler
M.D
Lannin
Joseph F. Ling
iRev
Charles H. Mc
Ap Laewonn
Princeton
Choola
James
New York City
Aguay
Greene
Newark
Herbert B. Baldwin
City Health Board
Brunswick
John L. Leal
Paterdon
Installation Services and Pulpit Debate at Rochester Evang
Rev George A On of Rochester New York was installed as rector of the Evangelical church on Pro Ave. Rev William Effler of Philadelphia praised the pulpit as more vital than mere zeal, predicting strong obligations for the congregation. A new path project between Abbr ark and Hamilton on Spring street faced opposition from Slocum but may proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. On
Rochester
N. Y
William Effer
Philadelphia
Genzmer
B.van Gil We
D. Eultar
Anbury Park
Sehuppan
Eastwood White
R. Zacharius
Hospital Doctor Treats Bent Tendon Incident
Collector John Hubbard strained a tendon in his left leg while rolling a hall at the club-house last Saturday night. Dr Williamson treated the injury, which echoed a similar accident in Ontakills last summer that laid him up for days. He is now able to walk about.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hubbard
Williamson
Mr. Hubbard
Ontakills
Berraug and Zacharias Light Mattison Avenue Store
Berraug and Zacharias illuminate their Mattison avenue store opposite the Journal with a dynamo in the basement. A Baxter engine powers the system and heats the lower floor by steam. They claim better heating and cheaper lighting with two arc lamps and more than twenty incandescents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berraug & Zacharias
Mattison Avenue
Journal
Baxter
Fim
Township Board of Health Reports No Illnesses and Budget
The Township Board of Health met and approved bills totaling 180.27 for health exams conducted a month ago. Amiisor Oliver reported no current illnesses, and Committeemanules proposed three hours daily police work to inspect premises and improve sanitation. The township and Asbury Park share the $62.09 bill. Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach, and Avon contribute 31, 16.60, and 16.60 respectively. A resolution to establish automatic public health supervision was adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Township Board of Health
Amiessor Oliver
Ules
Asbury Park Board‘of Health
Asbury Park
Ocean Grove
Bradley Beach
Avon
Asbury Park Board
Consolidation Talks for Asbury Park Township Meeting
A meeting in David Harveys office chaired by John A. Githens reviewed proposed consolidation of Asbury Park and the township. A resolution barred granting sewer and water franchise rights until the consolidation decision, expected within two months, is settled, and aimed at preventing privilege grabs by some parties rather than targeting the West Asbury Water Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Park
David Harvey
John A. Githens
A. N. Sparks
Ocean Groses
Maine
West Ashbury, Water ‘Company
Reductions in Property Assessments by Township and Borough
Commissioners of Appeal met yesterday at Fees Broy restaurant and Park Hall to grant reductions. The Atlantic Coast Electric Light Company saw its assessment fall from 22,000 to 20,000, saving about 46 dollars in taxes. Other cuts included Mrs. Goodspeed, Joseph Coyte, and William ZL Atkinson, totaling 6,000 over two days. In the borough, 3,100 was slashed from valuations, including 2,000 on property bought by First Methodist Church from Mrs. Reynolda. Counselor Hawkins urged tax exemption for that parcel. Additional reductions: Emily B. Hunt, Yorkshire 6,000 to 5,700. Joseph Coyte, personal 300 to 360. Mrs. P. L. Harnett, Albemarle 7,800 to 7,600. Anna B. Kinmonth 2,500 to 2,100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners of Appeal
Fees Broy
Park Hall
Atlantic Coast Electric Light Company
Clark
First Methodist Church
Reynolda
Second Avenue
Counselor Hawkins
Emily B. Hunt
Yorkshire
Joseph Coyte
Eighth Serial Concert At First Methodist Church Delights Audience
The Eighth Serial Concert by the church choir drew a large audience with strong encores. Dr J B Bryan supervised rich harmonies and varied voices, with volunteer singers aiding. Miss Marion Short captivated Asbury Park crowds with elocution and Longfellow’s Hiawatha. F D Hallock auto xylophone piece impressed, as Miss Fannie Eugenia Richards played a flawless piano solo. Quartets from Martin Harrison Burtis and Dr Bryan closed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
J. B. Bryan
Bryan
Marion Short
Asbury Park
Misa Short
Longfellow
F. D. Hallock
Fannie Eugenia Richards
Atst Rt
Mesara
Artin
Harrison, Burtis
Dr. Bryan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Axbury Park
Harry J. Rockafeller
Harry OW
Thas
Tor
Township Committee
Springwood, Avenue
Board of Health
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