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Newspaper
Asbury Park Journal
Location
Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1900
Page
9
A Parker Co store advertisement lists granulated sugar at 54c per pound with bulk limits, elegant mixed tea at 35c, good coffee at 17c to 25c, Corona Java Blend at 25c per pound, new mixed nuts at 15c, and canned goods offers including TOC can deals and bundle prices, promising savings on multiple items.
Banking and Insurance Commissioner Bettle releases annual report covering a year under department control. Four associations were placed in receivership due to excessive salaries. locals, state, and national groups are quantified by members, shares, assets, and borrowing ratios.
Superintendent Andrae of the Willard Home in West Grove telegraphed Rev. Dr Henry M Wharton founder of the institution asking for a remittance to cover urgent expenses. Wharton replied there were no funds on hand. He then paid the telegram charges himself to cover the message.
An Illustrated Health Talk will be given to ladies only at Winckler Hall on Thursday evening with free admission. Also a notice for the Commissioners of Appeal adjourned meeting in Council rooms Mattison Avenue on Thursday December 6 at 9 oclock to hear complaints about assessments.
Questions on apportionment of legislative plum will be settled at the State House Tuesday December 18 when Republican members of the next House meet in caucus. Assemblyman William J. Bradley is favored for Speaker with Vivian M. Lewin’s bid largely dismissed. Governor Voorhees has not stated a preference. Sergeant-at-arms Frank Tantum feels secure in his position.
The Republicans Union League met at Park Hall with Mayor Ten Broeck presiding to discuss joint premises with the Young Men's Republican Club. A committee led by Wortmen Kroehl Cross and Tindall will seek permanent quarters and oppose Citizens ticket support. A next meeting was set for Tuesday, December 18.
Freeholders award the Sea Bright drawbridge contract to American Bridge Co for 64 697 the lowest of nine bids within 65 000 appropriation. work to start immediately to finish before heavy travel next summer. L E Watson of Ocean Grove gets 850 for extra road work at Holm del. A Long Branch electric car strikes a United States Express wagon at Fifth Ave and Main St injuring driver George Bedell who is unable to work for days. wagon undamaged.
Ocean Grove group met to discuss a proposed trip to Washington during Inauguration week. A four member committee was named to tally potential attendees and report back. A follow up meeting is scheduled for Saturday night.
New Jersey's U S representatives were active in Congress yesterday. Howell sought a postmaster post. several district changes were announced including Borden replacing Borden and Kline replacing Cramer in the Third District with Maps in North Branch Depot. Sewell introduced a National Army Relief Society bill and petitioned against polygamy. Patterson nominated James Johnston to Palermo consul during recess.
Finance Committee in conference with Inspector Tindall to revise the license ordinance. Aims include reducing backmen fees from 10 to 7 dollars for one horse teams and from 15 to 10 for double teams. Exemptions to be reconsidered and equitable adjustments planned as work resumes.
Mrs. Charles Reilley of Orange New Jersey claims to have discovered an internal diphtheria remedy that may excel antitoxin. She will not publish the formula though she says the treatment should be given under a physician's supervision and only after early disease onset.
Last night’s attendance was solid despite bad weather and receipts totaled 57 dollars, after 210 dollars the evening prior. Ex Fire Chief Fred A. Leggett won the horse blanket holding number 31, as Neptune Engine Company leads the Morris chair contest with 80 votes to Monmouth Memorial Hospital’s 70. Freeholders Joseph L. Oliver and John N. Burtis compete for the cup as popular sportsman, with a bulletin board tracking standings enhancing fair interest.
Vincent Califona 45, candy and fruit shop owner on Newark Avenue and Walnut Street, Jersey City, was arrested yesterday for selling liquor without a license. Police say chocolate drops sold to a detective contained rum. Califona denies knowledge, and posted bail for examination.
In Asbury Park and across the county elections Monday night select members for the Monmouth County Republican Executive Committee. Asbury Park shifts from township representation to a city committee, with First Ward voters meeting in Park Hall and Second Ward Republicans in Educational Hall.
Long Branch Fire Department members elected Jacob Petz as chief and Joseph A. Burns as first assistant. Patrick McCarthy won the second assistant post over Frank Gano by thirty four votes. Gano remained with Oceanic Engine Company as contender.
Several young women in Asbury Park organize a holiday effort to aid poor families by collecting discarded garments. Donated items should be brought to 207 Third Avenue for repair before distribution. The group hopes for broad community support.
In preparation for basketball games M L Ferria arranged to build bleachers on the east and west ends of Central Hall with seating for 40. Completion is set for the first game a week from Saturday night. On December 19 the Oreos meet the Alliance of Harlem.
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