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Newspaper
Asbury Park Journal
Location
Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
9
Fragmentary ad from J J Parker Co store listing price bargains for 100 can Cans 25c and 160c can J Cans 25c with 5c flour mention. Includes unclear descriptors but shows discount emphasis and grocery items.
A 45 room boarding house in Asbury Park offers a strong income. Priced with 3000 down and 8000 mortgage at 5 percent, plus second mortgage at 6 percent. Estimated rent 1500 and net income over 700 after fixed expenses of 848. Sold by Twining & VanSant MorMourTH BUILDING Madison Ave and Bond St Asbury Park New Jersey.
The tenth annual banquet of the Pioneers Association of Asbury Park drew a modest crowd at the Grand Avenue Hotel. George L. Atkins presided, praising national philanthropy and Christian influence while noting plans for a monument to pioneers of Asbury Park and Ocean Grove. Two members died this year, Mrs Michie Bearmore and David H Wyckoff, before attendees dined and the group adjourned to discuss next year.
A large attendance filled Neptune Engine Company’s fair last night with receipts near 150 dollars. Postmaster John Hubbard won the coal prize and E C Van Cleaf took the flour barrel. A doll named by Mrs Georges Watts drew fanfare and will be awarded after the Saturday night envelope reveal.
Seven trunks attached in Allenhurst in October for W Sanger Pullman's debts await trial in Long Branch. Mrs Garsh B Brassel claims ownership and Mr Pullman were to attend but illness delayed them. The week will see trunks opened to decide if contents belong to Mr Pullman.
A bill to be presented to Congress proposes removing war revenue stamps on checks and notes. Another page lists documents and articles advocating tax removal. Also advertised are Christmas gifts from Steinbach stores including pictures crockery cabinet pieces and sterling silver novelties.
Two detectives pursuing the $500 reward for Bullock, the Red Bank police chief killer who broke jail, found him near Portsmouth Virginia disguised on a farm. He was wounded by gunfire while escaping, brought to Portsmouth jail, and likely to be returned to Monmouth County.
Rev. Dr. H. M. Wharton appeals for funds to support his West Grove orphanage after legal troubles. The article also covers Chief Stainsby’s release of the 1899 New Jersey Bureau of Labor Statistics report, detailing state manufacturing, capital, employment, and wage trends.
Interest grows ahead of Saturday football clash between the Oreos first team and Long Branch. The Oreos lineup will differ from the Princeton game with Elias Longstreet placed in a key position as the contest nears.
A musical event with a cakewalk and supper held in the Mikado building rooms to aid the Unions Ticket fund. Admission includes a supper with prices noted as 25 cents.
In Lakewood yesterday afternoon the Lakewood first eleven played the Oreos second team. Two halves of twenty five minutes each were played. The Lakewood players outweighed their opponents but failed to execute quick offensive plays.
Lupton Brothers, Manasquan and Matawan monument dealers, close a contract with Rev. W. G. Moyer of West Grove to build a granite fence and a memorial in his Atlantic family plot. The firm also plans a granite monument for W. H. Pierce and wife and reports many contracts to follow.
Dr. Bruce 8 Keator reports Rep Benjamin Howell cautions that other cities seek such recognition and a short session may hinder action. The Asbury Park Board of Trade notes five years of attempts and plans to press Washington after holidays with a delegation from the council.
The Sea Bright bridge project will be financed by $65,000 in four percent bonds repayable in six years. Completion is planned by April 15. Freeholders Stevens Buck Thorn and Holmes opposed the bridge.
The Carpenters Union plans a cake walk and supper tonight in their rooms in the Mikado building. Rev. Dr. A G Bale and wife return home this week after West visits. Dr Bale will lead the pulpit at First Presbyterian on Sunday. Proceeds from the Asbury Park High School orchestra event next Monday go to both school and public libraries.
Commissioners of Appeal meet to reduce valuations with a $3,000 cut for personal property and $2,000 for real estate in the case of W H Buonard owner of the Reliable Shop. Charles R Zacharias of the Western Union Telegraph Company seeks relief from $8,500 for the Asbury Park line. case under advisement.
The Finance Committee of Common Council and License Inspector Tindall met again to revise the license ordinance. The classification beginning with the letter 8 was reached when the committee adjourned. another session will complete their labors. Provisions will be sent to City Solicitor Hawkins to test legality before council action.
Backward weather and the approaching holidays prevent any further price cuts at both stores for men and women. The notice lists Dr. Geo Wroert and references a bank bailing Office hours from 9 am to 5 pm.
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