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Newspaper

Asbury Park Journal

Location

Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1900

Page

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Resignation of Ocean Grove Superintendent Rainear

Captain Louis Rainear has resigned as superintendent of the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association. The move was accepted at a recent executive meeting and takes effect at year’s start. He leaves to head Wardenclyffe on Long Island, a project backed by Asbury Park residents. Rainear served twenty nine years and oversaw major plans including the new auditorium, earning wide respect. A. E. Builard and George W. Evans will convey the association’s regret to the departing official.

Louis Rainear Ocean Grove George Franklin Association Ralazar Ralnear Wardencly Fe A. E. Builard George W. Evans

Fragmented OCR grocery list from old paper

An artifact shows fragmented price items and weights for various goods. The text mentions cans and veal, flour, sacks, waves, quarts, and barrels with small cent prices, indicating a miscellaneous shopping list or advertisement from a historical newspaper page.

Requisition Sought to Bring Bullock to Justice

Governor Voorhees announced requisition papers to fetch William Bullock, a colored man accused of killing Constable James Walsh in Red Bank a year ago. Sheriff Davis and Constable Charles Strong arrived at Portsmouth from Trenton but had not received word by 2 PM. Officials express confidence Bullock is captured and await confirmation.

Voorhees Monmouth County Wiliam Bullock James Walsh Red Bank Davis Charles Strong Portsmouth Trenton Bullock

Ocean Grove Group Opposes Boulevard Bill

Rev Dr A E Ballard vice president of the Ocean Grove Association said the upcoming Legislature may consider an ocean boulevard bill and the group will oppose it tooth and nail. He argues the boulevard would not help Ocean Grove's temporal interests and would not improve its spiritual welfare.

Ocean Grove Association A. E. Ballard Ocean Grove

Young Women’s Christian Temperance Union hosts benefit night

The Ocean Grove W C T U held a birthday reception last night at the Alaska House with a penny admission per year of age. About 35 dollars was raised. The show featured The Reveries of a Bachelor produced by young locals led by Albert Clark, plus solos by Miss Bartine. A shadowgraph exhibition drew laughs.

Young Women’s Christian Temperance Union of Ocean,Grove Alaska House Albert Clark Bartine

Names of Sunday Drinkers read from pulpits plan

The Trenton Ministerial Union will gather evidence on Sunday liquor buyers and publish offenders’ names from church pulpits. The move aims to prompt authorities to act against sellers and curb Sunday drinking.

Trenton Ministerial Union

Summerfield Avenue Improvement Petition Planned

At the next Common Council meeting a petition will be presented asking for grading and graveling of Summerfield Avenue. If granted, work will begin next March. Also mentions Steinbach stores selling silk umbrellas and pricing.

Summerfield Avenue Common Council Steinbach

Neptune Engine Company Fair Closes With Big Receipts

Receipts at Neptune Engine Company's fair exceeded 600 dollars with 175 dollars added last night. Bets on prizes included Josse Ten Broeck tapestry winning Mrs. N. E. Buchanan and an umbrella to W. H. Barnard of the Reliable Shop. The cabinet contest begins, with most popular lady to win. Morris chair race narrows to hospital support as Monmouth plans a grandstand finish. Tomorrow afternoon no admission for women and children. many fancy items still unsold.

Neptune Engine Company Harry Bodie Josse Ten Broeck N. E. Buchanan W. H. Barnard Reliable Shop John N. Bartla Fe Joseph L. Oliver Morris Monmouth Hospital Long Branch E. H. Wilcox Hospital

Directory of Polls in Neptune Township GOP Elections

William Giffard, chairman, lists polling places for Monday night elections for committee members. Asbury Park locations include 648 Matthon avenue and Educational Hall. Ocean Grove hosts Clarendon building in First District and Tilton's blacksmith shop in Second District. West Park covers Fourth District at Giffard and Berry Club. Bradley Beach at Woolley's Hall. Avon-by-the-Leg at Avon engine house. Neptune City at Magistrate Love's office. Meetings set for eight o'clock.

William Giffard Neptune Township Republican Executive Committee Asbury Park Matthon ‘Avenue Educational Hall Ocean Grove Clarendon Building Tilton’s West Grove Rice's Store West Park Giffard and Berry Club Bradley Beach Woolley

Theater Train Petition Seeks Red Bank to Asbury Park

General Passenger Agent H P Baldwin replies to the JouRNAL on extending the theater train from Red Bank to Asbury Park. He notes the current train is experimental and not yet permanent, and explains the Central Railroad of New Jersey never ran a theater train. He recalls the former seashore theater train run by the Pennsylvania Railroad was abandoned as unprofitable.

H. P. Baldwin The Journal Red Bank Asbury Park Central Railroad New Jersey Seashore Pennsylvania Railroad

Patchwork Social Hosted by Mrs Higbee at 606 Bangs Ave

Mrs. Harry Higbee hosted a patchwork party last night at her home 606 Bangs Avenue. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joseph Coyte Mr and Mrs Harry Duffield Mrs George Lord Mrs I P Davis Mrs Moore Mr Davison Miss Beatrice Olmstead Mrs Thompson Mrs VanBrunt Mrs White Mrs Rogers Miss Hannah Thompson Miss Whiskers the Misses Thompson VanBrunt White and Rogers.

Harry Higbee Bangs Avenue Higbee Joseph Coyte Harry Duffield George Lord I. P. Davis Moore Davison Beatrice Olmstead Thompson VanBrunt

Jersey Central Plans Elizabethtown Repair Shops

The Central Railroad Company of New Jersey will begin building railroad car and locomotive repair shops on seventy acres north of its main line at Elizabethtport early next year. The project is expected to cost about $500,000.

The Central Railroad Company of New Jersey Elizabethport

Township Proclaims Dog Control Muzzling Policy

Township clerk Joseph Harris issues annual proclamation banning dogs from running at large without muzzles. Notices posted in Ocean Grove and across the township detail the dog control prices and enforcement measures.

Joseph Harris Ocean Grove

New Jersey State Teachers Hold 46th Annual Meeting in Newark

A detailed program outlines the forty sixth annual meeting of the New Jersey State Teachers Association set for Newark with day sessions at the High School and evening sessions at the First Presbyterian Church. Notables include Mayor James M Seymour, O E Hill, Charles J Baxter, and Edwin Shepard with Governor Voorhees delivering an address introducing Cornell President Jacob Gould Schurman for the principal afternoon talk. Bishop Henry C Potter will preside Thursday evening and Bird S Coler will speak on the People and the Schools. Friday features Professor L B R Bees on Public School Training and Princeton President Patton presiding with Professor Briggs introduced. Saturday morning election of Hers is noted.

New Jersey State Teachers’ Association Ich Newark First Presbyterian Church James M. Seymour Ayor O. E. Hill Newark Board of Education Arles J. Baxter Edwin Shepard Association Voorhees Jacob Gould Schurman Cornell University Henry C. Potter New York Bird Coler Ge Clty Profesor L. B. R. Bees Harvard College Kon Sident Patton Princeton University Briggs

Improving Elkwood Drives Local Sports Center Plans

The Driving and Field Club of Monmouth County, formed in New York with Dr H A Kane as president, has been incorporated. A challenge at Elkwood Park is set between Phillip Daly and the club with plans for trotting exhibitions, races, driving horses, baseball, football, fly casting, field sports and extensive improvements to buildings and grounds.

Monmouth County New York H. A. Kane Elkwood Park Phillip Daly Elkwood Bealt

Keator Announces Retirement From Board of Trade

Dr Brace B Keator will retire as president at the December Board of Trade meeting next Tuesday afternoon. Henry Steinbach, current vice president, is proposed as successor. Members urged to attend the annual meeting.

Board of Trade Dr. Brace Keator Henry Steinbach

Gathering at Homeward Bound Mission for Reverend Mingins talk

A large audience gathered at the Homeward Bound Christian Mission hall on Springwood Avenue to hear Rev. Dr. George J. Mingins of Westminster Presbyterian Church discuss the life of Jerry McCauley. After the talk, mission ladies formed a Ladies Aid Society to collect winter donations for the poor. cast-off clothing may be dropped at the mission during the day. Evening meetings run at 7:80. Superintendent Henry and his brother lead the group.

Christian Mission Hall Springwood Avenue Heten George J. Mingins Westminster Presbyterian Church Jerry McCauley Mission Henry

New Jersey Customs Revenue Totals Report

The past fiscal year saw total customs collections of 156 million 28 thousand 118 dollars and 94 cents. New Jersey contributed 244 thousand 864 dollars and 49 cents, allocated to Bridgeton 160 dollars and 68 cents Great Egg Harbor 6 dollars and 85 cents Newark 152 thousand 843 dollars and 15 cents Perth Amboy 92 thousand 220 dollars and 58 cents Lamberton 14 dollars 95 cents and Little Egg Harbor 118 dollars 28 cents.

New Jersey Bridgeton Great Egg Harbor Newark Perth Amboy Lamberton Little Egg Harbor

Death of Mabpasguan night watchman Frank Ford

Frank Ford, who served as night watchman at the freight depot last summer, died yesterday at his Mabpasguan home. He was well known among railroad employees. He leaves a wife and several children. Dr. George B. Herbert, Dental Surgeon, A.P. & O. G. bank building, Office hours 9 am to 5 pm. Ges administered -adv8-5-1

Frank Ford Mabpasguan George B. Herbert

Smallpox, bank hopes, and tragic births in state notes

In Perth Amboy smallpox is reported while Jersey City reports measles widespread. Bernard's National Bank seeks approval with 25000 capital in Bernardsville Somerset county. American Ice Company plans a Newark branch in Elizabeth. Twin boys Theodore Roosevelt and William McKinley born to Mr and Mrs John Crocker Rahway. Theodore dies and William gravely ill. Bridgeton child Rachel Brown, seven, critically injured by a crowd of colored children after a dispute. Perth Amboy pastor elect Rev Percy R Ferris. not yet ordained. Jersey City woman Marjorie Davidson attempts suicide after church entertainment effort. rescued and to recover. West Hoboken couple Joseph A Dellentash and wife near a million-dollar fortune from uncle's will. probate confirms transfer to nephew upon aunt's death.

Perth Amboy Jersey City Howell Bernardsville Somerset County Bernard's National Bank American Ice Company Newark Elizabeth John Crocker Rahway Theodore Roosevelt Marjorie Davidson Joseph A. Dellentash West Hoboken Dellentash New Brunswick Mfe

Monmouth County Leads in Animal Enclosures in 12th Census

New Jersey's 12th census records 41 438 domestic animal enclosures. Monmouth County hosts 3 853 enclosures and various species counts show horses 7 225, cattle 970, mules 47, hogs 1 127, goats 1 748, sheep 209, and donkeys 7.

United States New Jersey Monmouth County Monmouth

Sandy Hook Improvements and Navy Yard Budget Proposal

Secretary of the Treasury Gage recommends appropriations for a steamer 115 to 125 feet long for Sandy Hook proving ground with 50 000, roads and repairs 3 000, barracks 40 000, and general shop quarters repairs totaling 93 000. Present year funding is 5 200. A larger boat may be purchased for 60 000 if feasible.

Secretary of the Treasury Gage Hus Proving Ground Sandy Hook Sandy Hank

Conover and Purdy Assign for Creditors

Conover and Purdy of Manasquan have made an assignment for the benefit of their creditors to Samuel A Patterson of this city. The assignors were in the furniture business and had assets of about $13 000. Liabilities are said to be less than that amount. Inability to collect on accounts made the assignment necessary.

Conover & Purdy Manasquan Samuel A. Patterson

Death of Mrs. Joseph W. Williams at 702 Bangs Avenue

Mrs. Joseph W. Williams aged advanced, died last night. Remains sent to her daughter’s home on West Sewall Avenue. Funeral scheduled Sunday at one o clock.

Joseph W. Williams Bangs Avenue West Sewall Avenue

Christmas Shopping Promises Reserve Now for Delivery

The notice advertises reserving goods now for delivery by Christmas. It mentions an eight before Christ mas phrase and states Adv. Tax Dusly Journal will be delivered to your front door every evening for six cents eight week.

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Rainear Wardenclyffe J. J. Parker CO Victor Brand California ICC Jemima Pancaki N. Y NOBLE Main Street Sack John F. Seger Cookman Avenue Twining & VanSant Mormouth Mattison Ave Bond St Walsh Dollara Directory OF Polls Baldwin Jersey Central Baird Dr. Mingins New Jersey Customs Revenue R. A. Tasting Asbury Park, N Dee E. Teitelbaut Peter Bath First Avenue Rock Bottom McCabe Harry A. Borden Cor
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