Rainear Resigns Ocean Grove Superintendent Post
Captain Louis Rainear has resigned as superintendent of the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association. The resignation, accepted at a recent executive meeting in New York, takes effect January 1. He will assume the superintendency of Wardenclyffe on Long Island, a project supported by Asbury Park residents. Rainear served Ocean Grove for twenty nine years, guiding auditorium construction and major association plans with recognized thoroughness. A. E. Builard and George W. Evans were named to convey the board’s regret at losing a valuable employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Rainear
Ocean Grove
George Franklin
Association
Ralazar
Ralnear
Wardencly Fe
A. E. Builard
George W. Evans
Fragmentary OCR list hints at grocery prices and sacks
Readable fragments show a price list for canned goods and staples. Mentions 25c items, flour, veal, sacks and barrels, with scattered prices like 10c to 60¢, suggesting a mid-century general store advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Parker CO
Requisition Sought to Bring Bullock to Justice in Red Bank Murder
Governor Voorhees announced requisition papers to transfer William Bullock, a Black man accused of fatally shooting Constable James Walsh in Red Bank a year ago, from Trenton to Monmouth County. Sheriff Davis and Constable Charles Strong arrived in Portmouth from Trenton, but no word had been received by 4 PM. Officials express strong belief Bullock is the murderer and expect his capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voorhees
Monmouth County
Wiliam Bullock
James Walsh
Red Bank
Davis
Charles Strong
Portsmouth
Trenton
Bullock
Ocean Grove Opposes Boulevard Plan at Legislature
Rev Dr A E Ballard vice-president of the Ocean Grove Association said the association will oppose any ocean boulevard bill in the coming session. He argued the boulevard would not benefit Ocean Grove’s temporal interests and would not improve the town’s spiritual welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean Grove Association
A. E. Ballard
Ocean Grove
Birth day reception at Alaska House for Ocean Grove union
The Young Women's Christian Temper ance Union of Ocean Grove hosted a birthday reception last night at the Alaska House. Admission was a penny per year of age, bringing in about 35 dollars. The program featured The Reveries of a Bachelor with Albert Clark as the bachelor, Miss Bartine singing solos, and a shadowgraph exhibition that amused attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Christian Temperance Union of
Ocean,Grove
Alaska House
Albert Clark
Bartine
Ministers to Read Names of Sunday Drinkers
The Trenton Ministerial Union plans a crusade against Sunday liquor sales by collecting evidence of Sunday purchases and reading the offenders from pulpits. The move aims to spur authorities to punish liquor sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton Ministerial Union
Summerfield Avenue Improvement Petition Planned
At the next Common Council meeting a petition will seek grading and graveling of Summerfield Avenue. If granted, work would begin next March. Also mentions Steinbach stores offering Christmas gift silk umbrellas with pricing.
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Summerfield Avenue
Common Council
Steinbach
Neptune Fair Contributions Reach Six Hundred Dollars
Receipts at Neptune Engine Company fair exceed 600 dollars after last night’s event. Items included a famous tapestry won by Mrs. N. E. Buchanan and a popular medicine cabinet contest ongoing, with Mrs. E. H. Wilcox supporting the hospital’s Morris chair prize for the most popular organization. Admission for women and children is free tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Polling Places Listed for Neptune Township Committee Elections
William Giffard, chairman, names polling sites for Monday night elections in Neptune Township. Locations include Asbury Park's 648 Matthon Avenue and Educational Hall, Ocean Grove's Clarendon building, Tilton's blacksmith shop in West Grove, Rice's store in West Park, Giffard and Berry Club in West Park, Bradley Beach Woolley's Hall, Avon-by-the-Sea engine house, and Neptune City Magistrate Love's office. All meetings set for eight o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Service Petition Response
H. P. Baldwin writes to the Journal replying to a Red Bank to Asbury Park theater train extension request. He notes the service is experimental and unlikely to become permanent. The Central Railroad of New Jersey has never run a theater train. the prior seashore theater train was operated by the Pennsylvania Railroad and abandoned as unprofitable.
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H. P. Baldwin
The
Journal
Red Bank
Asbury Park
Central Railroad
New Jersey
Seashore
Pennsylvania Railroad
Patchwork Social At Mrs Higbees House
Mrs. Harry Higbee of 606 Bangs Avenue hosted a patchwork party last evening to help with a quilt project. Attendees 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, and Mr Presson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Higbee
Bangs Avenue
Higbee
Joseph Coyte
Harry Duffield
George Lord
I. P. Davis
Moore
Davison
Beatrice Olmstead
Thompson
VanBrunt
Jersey Central to Baird Shops at Elizabethport
The Central Railroad Company of New Jersey will begin erecting car and locomotive repair shops on seventy acres north of its main line at Elizabethport next year. The project is expected to cost about $500,000 in construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Central Railroad Company of
New Jersey
Elizabethport
Township Proclaims Dog Control and Muzzle Rule
Township clerk Joseph Harris issues annual proclamation banning dogs from running at large without muzzles. Public notices posted in Ocean Grove and surrounding areas outline enforcement and penalties. The text also references holiday prices and standard goods, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Harris
Ocean Grove
State Teachers Meet In Newark On December 29
The forty sixth annual meeting of the New Jersey State Teachers Association will be held in Newark with day sessions at the High School and evening sessions at First Presbyterian Church. Welcome addresses will be given by Mayor James M. Seymour Newark Board of Education president O E Hill state superintendent Charles J Baxter and association president Edwin Shepard. Governor Voorhees will speak introducing Cornell president Jacob Gould Schurman who will deliver the principal afternoon address. Bishop Henry C Potter will preside and Bird B Coler will discuss People and the Schools. Friday evening Harvard dean L B R Bees will speak on Public School Training. Princeton president Patton will preside and introduce Professor Briggs. The schedule notes a Saturday morning session to elect Hers.
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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 Driving and Field Club Formed
The Driving and Field Club of Monmouth County organized in New York with Dr H A Kane as president. A challenge of Elkwood Park is accepted by Phillip Daly and the club. The plan includes trotting races and driving horses along with baseball football and field sports and extensive improvements to buildings and grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth County
New York
H. A. Kane
Elkwood Park
Phillip Daly
Elkwood
Bealt
Keator to Retire From Board of Trade Presidency
Next Tuesday afternoon at the December meeting of the Board of Trade new officers will be elected. Dr Brace B Keator has led the board for the past year but cites business demands as a reason for not seeking re election. Henry Steinbach, current vice president, is named as a possible successor. All members are urged to attend.
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Board of Trade
Dr. Brace
Keator
Henry Steinbach
Addressed by Rev. Dr. George J. Mingins at Springwood Avenue
A large gathering at Homeward Bound Christian Mission heard Rev. Dr. George J. Mingins of Westminster Presbyterian discuss the life of Jerry McCauley. Afterward, ladies organized a Ladies Aid Society to collect donations for the poor this winter. Cast-off clothing may be dropped at the mission during the day. Daily meetings are held at 7:80 p.m. Superintendent Henry and his brother lead the sessions.
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Christian Mission Hall
Springwood Avenue
Heten
George J. Mingins
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Jerry McCauley
Mission
Henry
New Jersey Customs Revenue Details for Last Fiscal Year
Total customs collections reached 156,028,118.94 with New Jersey contributing 244,864.49. Bridgeton 160.68 Great Egg Harbor 6.85 Newark 152,843.15 Perth Amboy 92,220.58 Lamberton 14.95 Little Egg Harbor 118.28 were distributed among districts.
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New Jersey
Bridgeton
Great Egg Harbor
Newark
Perth Amboy
Lamberton
Little Egg Harbor
Frank Ford Dead Freight Depot Night Watchman Passes Away
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 and 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.
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Frank Ford
Mabpasguan
George B. Herbert
Smallpox and measles flare in New Jersey towns
In Perth Amboy smallpox is reported while measles spread in Jersey City. Bernard s National Bank seeks a $25000 capital in Bernardsville Somerset county. American Ice Company plans a Newark to Elizabeth branch. Twin boys Theodore Roosevelt and William McKinley were born in Rahway. Theodore died and William is dying. A Bridgeton girl Rachel Brown ages seven is dying after a skull fracture amid a crowd of colored children. Reverend Percy R Ferris is chosen pastor of Perth Amboy First Baptist. Marjorie Davidson of Jersey City nearly died after an attempted self harm while preparing a Christmas entertainment. Joseph A Dellentash and wife of West Hoboken near a million dollar fortune as probate confirms.
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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
Census Report Counts Domesticated Animals in New Jersey
According to the twelfth census New Jersey shows 41 438 enclosures for domestic animals with 3 853 in Monmouth County. State totals include 81 790 horses with 7 225 in Monmouth, 12 416 cattle with 970 in Monmouth, 1 116 mules with 47 in Monmouth, 15 448 hogs with 1 127 in Monmouth, 23 goats with 1 748 in state and 7 in Monmouth, 209 sheep with 15 locally, and 78 asses statewide with 7 in Monmouth.
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United States
New Jersey
Monmouth County
Monmouth
Sandy Hook Improvements Plans and Costs
Secretary Gage urges appropriations totaling 93 000 for Sandy Hook improvements including a steamer of 115 to 125 feet, roads and walks, shop repairs, quarters, and barracks. Present year appropriation is 5 200. A larger new boat may cost 60 000 if purchased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
Gage Hus
Proving Ground
Sandy Hook
Sandy Hank
Conover and Purdy of Manasquan Assign to Samuel A. Patterson
Conover and Purdy of Manasquan made an assignment for the benefit of creditors to Samuel A. Patterson of this city. The furniture firm reported assets of 13000 with liabilities under that amount. The assignment stemmed from inability to realize on their accounts.
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Conover & Purdy
Manasquan
Samuel A. Patterson
Death Notice for Mrs Joseph W Williams
The death of Mrs. Joseph W. Williams aged at an advanced age is announced. The remains are taken to the home of her daughter on West Sewall Avenue for a funeral service Sunday at one o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Williams
Bangs Avenue
West Sewall Avenue
Christmas shopping and home delivery ads from the era
The notice advertises ore purchases and reservations until Christmas. It also promotes a six cent weekly newspaper delivery to your door for eight weeks.
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Rainear
Wardenclyffe
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
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