Murder at Atlantic Highlands Enlists Farm Hand as Suspect
Mrs. Chas T Leonard was killed at her home near Atlantic Highlands by farm hand Louis Harriott. He was captured at Keyport docks after a manhunt and convicted after a confession admitting he killed her over unpaid wages. The case shocked the local community and the funeral was held at the Atlantic Highlands church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. T. Leonard
Atlantic Highlands
Charles T. Leonard
New York
Johnson
Navesink
Harriet
Keyport
David Warner
Benj. B. Ogden
Ivins
Harriott
Doctor Fitch Wins Government Appointment Far West
Journal notes L George W Fitch earns physician post with a Michigan Indian settlement in Green Bay region. He secures a wife from New Jersey Jennie Richman, who joins him in the hardy mission. The article praises her as capable and suited for home life as the couple begin their service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far West
New Jersey
L. George W. Horton Fitch
Mies Jennie J. Richman
Michigan
Washington
Fitch
Green Bay
Y M C A Moves to Central Hall and Reopens
The Y M C A has secured Central Hall for meetings and gymnasium under Mr E H Hope. Apparatus has been installed this week and classes will resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
E. H. Hope
Boy Rescues After Horse Drowns Buggy in River Incident
A horse owned by Isaac Ludiam and driven by 14 year old Dei Fisher ran away at Oceanie on Tuesday and plunged from a dock into the Shrewabury river dragging the buggy. The boy jumped in and a boatman saved him. The horse reached shore pulling the buggy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Ludiam
Dei
Oceanie
People Who Come and Go in Asbury Park Area
Notices of visitors and departures include Mrs G Snowden Dye visiting Keyport relatives and Mr H Kroeht visiting Allentown Pa. Ada P King in New York for weeks, Collector Hubbard’s mother visiting Fifth Avenue home, Miss May Stryker with Emily Hart, T H Redway visiting from Trenton, Joseph Oliver and friends duck hunting at Barnegat, Joseph Coyte leaving for Chicago to start business, and engagements of Michael Nattal and Ray Marke. Also mentions sail home of Capt Chas A Young from Antwerp, Berry and Henderson attending a society ball in Trenton, Mrs A E Pedrick relocating to Pierce City Mo, and many local social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kroeht
Allentown
Mias
Ada P. King
New York City
Hubbard
Fifth Avenue
May Stryker
Eatontown
Emily Hart
First Avenue
T.H. Redway
Trenton
Joseph J. Oliver
Barnegat
Joseph H. Coyte
Chicago
Chas
Red Star
Friesland
Antwerp
Wm. A. Berry
George Henderson
A.E. Pedrick
Astory Park
Eureka Springs
Col
Pierce City
Robert W. Shann
South Dakota
Asbury Park
Rey Wi. V. Wilson
New Monmouth Baptist Church
Haanetars
Missy Mary H. Wilson
Fire at Harvey home sparks false alarm in Ocean Grove
A small kitchen fire at David Harvey's residence on Thursday evening triggered bells and whistles. Fire department responded promptly but flames were extinguished by a servant. loss described as trifling. A second alarm from Ocean Grove proved unfounded as engines reached Malin Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Harvey
Ocean Grove
Malin Street
Mysterious Death of 18 Year Old Girl in West Asbury Park
The 18 year old Mamie Bishop, stepdaughter of David W Rowland, died in West Asbury Park last Thursday. Coroner Van Dyke ordered an investigation delaying burial. A jury was empaneled and autopsy by Drs George W Brown and Samuel Johnson found evidence of a criminal operation. The stomach was removed for chemical analysis by Prof Doremus. Burial moved to Keyport after 11 pm. Initial certificate cited neuralgia of the heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Bishop
David W. Rowland
West Asbury Park
van Dyke
West Park
George W. Brown
Tony Branch
Samuel Johnson
Asbury Park
Prof
Doremus
New York
Keyport
H. 8
Des Anges
Zimmerman Plans England Challenge For Bicycle Champion
Arthur A. Zimmerman, Asbury Park cyclist and referee on Thanksgiving, aims to race in England within weeks with his trainer and a couple of friends. He seeks to break track records, noting a mile time around 2 15 in England, and hopes to set records on their tracks. The Asbury Park Wheelmen honored him with a traveling case for his kindness and refereeing at recent events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Square Theatre
New York
A. A. Zimmerman
W. W. Windie
Henry Mitchell
Asbury Park
Wm. Walter Phelps
Berlin
F M. Taylor
Long Branch Record
Priotordom
Arthur A. Ziimerman
England
Numerus
Zimmerman
Manarquan
A Streak of Lightning Sets Fast Pennsylvania Run
A Pennsylvania Railroad special train, No. 340, ran 228 miles from Jersey City to Washington in 240 minutes on a Saturday, beating Palmers Aunt Jack record. The train, with dining car, Pullman coach, and observation car, averaged 57 mph and featured hotel owners, managers, and journalists aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Newark
Jersey City
New Brunswick
Trenton
Gray's Ferry
Baltimore
Washington
Wade
Palmer
Aunt Jack
New York
Pennsylvania Company
New York Central
Chicago Limited
Columbian
Asbury Park Visitors Recognized Nationwide at Institute
A JOURNAL man was greeted with a salutation from Asbury Park, showing the town’s representatives are known nationwide during a crowded night at the American Institute in New York last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Institute
New York
Asbury Park
Roundabout items mix trivia and local notes from New Jersey
Curiosities and updates from coastal towns recount diverse facts from politics to weather, and social life. Mentions include New Jersey and state topics, ocean rescues, school health concerns, local officials, andTransient notices.
Surprise homecoming for H B Kinmonth White couple
The Kinmonth White newlywed couple were quietly honored at a West Park mansion reception hosted by H W and Mrs. White. Guests arrived in small parties with old and new friends, sharing music, games, and a spread of biscuits, salads, coffee, cake, and ice cream. A large array of gifts included a complete housekeeping outfit, silverware, a Japanese vase, a gilt pitcher, a Turkish rug, and bric a brac as the couple begins their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinmonth White
Washington White
West Park
Jobn A. Githens
James H. Shepherd
John H. Matthews
Jas. H. Sexton
Edward Tilton
Barance Smock
J. W. Sutphen
JH. Parker
LN. Ker
Jesse Clayton
Whitfield Grove
D. G. Conover
David Crawford
Frank Wilson
LC. Barmore
Edward Howland
William Nowland
W. H. Williams
Corlies Newman
Frank Harris
Mr. Silvers
Win
F. LeRoy
Daniel Brower
L. Hulick
J. W. Hetrick
N. Emmons
VanDerveer
Eastwood White
A. Wallace
F. C. Colby
George King
H. D LeRoy
Charles Smock
Charles F. Wyckoff
Hawkins
Currie White
Minnie Kittell
Jeanie White
Amelia White
Minnie King
Jesse VanDerveer
H. Gireen
Emma Slocum
F. Silvers
Frank Houghton
Clarence Hetrick
Marcus Clayton
John E. Lanning
F. Vanderveer
Mr. White
John Wilson
Ocean Grove
J. H. Parker
John A. Githens
John E Lanning
Fastwood White
Jennie White
The Old Coon Treed by Frank Dorsett
Mr. Frank Dorsett went out with gun and dog toward Hog Swamp. His dog trailed a raccoon that climbed a sapling. After a brief chase the raccoon dropped to the ground and surrendered after a single gun shot, weighing 17 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dorsett
Hog Swamp
Davy Crockett
Martin Wins the Club Champion Medal at Sea Lake Meet
The Thanksgiving program at Sea Lake featured the club championship race won by Harry B. Martin in two thirds of a mile with Ray Pawley and T Frank Appleby close behind. Pawley won the third mile in 1 07 1/4 with Appleby second and Rae third. Football followed with the Monitors and Wheelmen in a hard fought scrimmage ending with equal honors and minor injuries. A citizen meeting at Park Hall outlined plans to address Asbury Park streets and establish winter resort efforts, naming a large committee led by Gio L. Atkins and T Frank Appleby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry B. Martin
Ray Pawley
T. Frank Appleby
Martin
Pawley
Appleby
T. Frank
H. M. Rue
Frank Pawley
Andrew J. Hill
Rae
Hill
Gormally & Jeffrey
Chicago
W. H. Stauffer
Fred. Atkins
Elvin Burtis
Frank Appleby
Dager
King
Burtis
Harry Martin
Park Hall
Asbury Park
Oak
Gio
L. Atkins
J. 8. Ripley
L. E. Morgan
Theo Oves
James A. Bradley
N. W. Penfield
J. H. Youmans
Johnson Taylor
H. B. Ayres
8. Johnson
Geo. F Wilbur
de. A. Williamson
Florida Tours by Pennsylvania Pullman Trains in 1892
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces Florida tours for 1892. The first special Pullman departs New York Tuesday January 19 for Jacksonville with tourist agents guiding hotel and routes. Additional groups depart February 2 16 March 1 15 26. Stopovers until May 30. Round trip price remains 50 from New York 48 from Philadelphia including berth meals and dining car service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Florida
Pennsylvania
New York
Jacksonville
Tast
Vaoliman
Philadelphia
Library agitation sparks plans for revival
About 25 Park residents met at the Library on Tuesday to discuss reviving the association. Some favored selling the building and reorganizing. Albert Wilson urged finishing a large room, adding new books and magazines, and open access as a free library. A committee including E G Marrigan D H Wyckoff and Claude Guerin was appointed to study trustees powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park
Albert Wilson
Messrs
E.G. Marrigan
D. H. Wyckoff
Claude Guerin
Death of William Barton Ocean Grove janitor
William Barton age 51 died at his home on Abbott avenue Ocean Grove on Wednesday evening. He was brother in law of Capt Kainear and janitor of the Ocean Grove school building. Funeral Saturday at 1 30 p m from the house and 2 o'clock at West Grove Church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Barton
Lewis Kainear
Ocean Grove
Abbott Avenue
West Grove Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
DR. Fitch
New Quarters
G. Snowden Dye
LD Penwarden
Michael Nattal
Ray Marke
P. I. Harnett
Albemarle
Third Aventue
Tes
Grand Avenue’ Hotel
Mia. Jas
E. Burt
Baptist Church
Young People’s Association of the Church
Burt
Ralph D. Paine
Yale
Princeton
New Haven
Paine
St. Augustine
Borough Commissioners of Appeal
F. A. Leggett
M. 8. Gould
W. D. Pennypacker
Gahagan
Wim, Mills
Jane Cooke
E. G., Errickson
Margaret P. Main
Edward Pennoyer
Aia
Gustave Arndt
Ves
Wright & Frost
M. L. Hamilton
Geo. L. Atkins & Sons
J. L. Kidwards
CG. A. McKinstry
Embley & Hulick
T. V. Clarkson
F .G. Wilson
Josephine Yard
Township Commissioners of Appeal
A. P. Amusement Co
Gee, McKeown
Wim
C. Hunt
Emma Clements
Amelia Youmans Ue
Monmouth County
Georgia
Texas
Union
Africa
Japan
Imperial University
America
Huxley
Lieut. McLellan
San Francisco
Wreck Pond
Iceland
Memoral Long Branch
Andrew W. Heyer
Caleb Post
Illinois
G. H. Bonsall
Keyport Presbyterian Church
James G.blaine
Blaine
Grover Cleveland
Lakewood
W. H. Boole
Freehold
Glenwond
Natituto
Matawan
Freshold
Plainfield
Sickles
Asee Park
John Terhune
John P. Applegate
Wm. A. Dunlap
Virginia
Red Bank
Knox Presbyterian Church
Kearny
Charles Preyer
Jessup
Point Pleasant
Brooklyn
Rens
Dayton
State Board of Taxation
Daniel Jones
George Chandler
Fair Haven
Emma Bourne
Mia
Sarah J. CaDowna
Raritan Township
Dr. Lockwood
American Ornithologists Union
Long Branch
Wardell
Samuel Lockwood
John H. Len
Wmn. H. Bradley
Cape Charles
Canary Islands
G . Ford
Malcolm W. Ford
Minneapolis
Elizabeth
John C. Rankin
Heidritter
Board of Aldermen
Board of Education
John Hall
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
Pierre Loritard
Wilmington
D C
Norfolk
South Carolina
Kinmonth
Bride
Pullmans
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