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Newspaper

Asbury Park Journal

Location

Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1900

Page

9

Labor Entitled to Its Reward in Real Estate Case

Judge Wilbur A Helsley affirms lower court ruling in Pittenger v Woodward Troutman holding executors liable for $175 commissions and expenses despite inability to mortgage property The case touches on loan procurement services and title defects in the Burrington Hotel matter with ruling for plaintiff and defense represented by James D Carton and Samuel A Patterson.

Wilbur A. Helsley George W. Pittenger Asbury Park Richard H. Woodward John J. Troutman Long Branch Nathaniel W. Troutman John A. Borden James D. Carton Pittenger Sult Helsley Justice Borden Samuel A. Patterson

Military Euchre Draws Big Crowd in Long Branch Hall

The Thursday event at Long Branch Town Hall in aid of Monmouth Memorial Hospital attracted about seventy five attendees. Organized by Auxiliary No. 1 led by Mrs. E. H. Wilcox with a party from Asbury Park, the euchre featured eighteen tables and multiple prize winners. First prize went to a table and prize options were donated from local merchants, with winners Whitney Conant, Mrs. C. O. McFaddin, Wellington Lamount and Mise Dalsy Murray.

Long Branch Jn.ald Monmouth Memorial Hospital E. H. Wilcox Asbury Park Whitney Conant

Wilcox Prize Mixup Prompts Prizes For Photo

Amateur photographer Frank L. Wilcox submitted a beach portrait of A. W. Le Farge with a large bass. The image was not listed among winners or commended entries, then later found misplaced and judged worthy, prompting a prize selection of casting rods worth 16 50. The Ariel Cycless Club schedules an entertainment at Grand Avenue Hotel next Monday with readings, sketches on mythologies, quaint fashions, and musical performances.

Frank L. Wilcox A. W. le Farge Bhoes Wilcox Henshall Ariel Cycless Club

Fatal Train Collision Ends Life Of Eatontown Man

A train struck a wagon on Chestnut street near Red Bank station last night killing Paul Wolcott, 23, of Eatontown. His bride of two months and Joho Wright survived with minor injuries. Wolcott died at Long Branch hospital after a severed arm and leg injuries.

Chestnut Street Red Bank Pennsylvania Railroad Asbury Park Paul Wolcott Joho Wright Eatontown Wolcott Long Branch Griggs Shrewsbury Avenue Walcott Edwin 8 Field S Hospital

Gift to St Pauls M E Church Sunset Lodge Offer

Mr and Mrs Kennard Chandler offer to deed Sunset Lodge hotel property in Ocean Grove to St Pauls M E Church. The 50 room furnished house sits on four lots bounded by Central and Pitman avenues and McClintock street. An annuity to the Chandlers is paid during their lifetimes with use of two rooms in summer. If not rented, annuity may be waived. Property passes to the church at the Chandlers death and may be sold with proceeds for church purposes. Memorial to Rev and Mrs Brads. A committee will report estimated maintenance costs to determine acceptance.

Kennard Chandler St. Paul's M. E. Church Ocean Grove Sunset Lodge Sand Pitman Avenues sand_McClintock_street Chandler J. G. Reed E.N. Woolston

Rev Gr Bale Returns From Iowa Vacation

Rev Albert G Bale arrived today from Iowa where he and Mrs Bale spent a vacation. He will preach tomorrow at both services in the First Presbyterian Church. Dr Bale visited his mother in Dubuque and spent several days in Buffalo. He notes the Pan American Express will be a magnificent achievement of American genius.

Albert G. Bale Iowa Bale First Presbyterian Church Dubuque Buffalo

Hudson County Democrats Pick Clark For Senate Nomination

The Hudson county Legislature caucus chose Alvah A. Clark of Somerville for the Democratic nomination for United States Senator. George G. Tennant is set for Speaker and Assemblyman Maurice Marks for minority leader. Public notice of campaign hours and delivery details follow in the text.

Hudson County Jersey City Alvah A. Clark Somerville United States George G. Tennant Maurice ‘Marks

Trunks opened in Long Branch dispute over Pullman baggage

W Sanger Pullman’s seven trunks were opened in Long Branch and found to contain nothing belonging to him. Mrs Brassell, alleged alter, claims ownership of the contents and plans to sue those who held the baggage up.

W. Sanger Pullman Long Branch Pullman

Conover Gaskin Sells 200000 Pounds of Fish

North Long Branch fisherman Conover Gaskin reported one of the largest frozen fish sales on record this week shipping 200000 pounds to Philadelphia for shipment to markets there.

Conover Gaskin North Long Branch Philadelphia

Bullock Pleads to Die as Portsmouth Battle Ends

William Bullock, critically wounded after being shot by two detectives, remains alive and conscious in Portsmouth. If he recovers, he will be returned to New Jersey to face execution for the murder of Red Bank Chief James Walsh. Sheriff Davie and Constable Strong accompany the case, seeking governor indorsement for requisition papers.

William Bullock Portsmouth New Jersey James Walsh Red Bank C. E. Davie Monmouth County Cushy Charles E. Strong Bullock Richmond Tyler Davie Jall Davis Emile

Were Mortgages Legal

Aaron E. Johnston in chancery hearing evidence in a creditors suit against James H. Shepherd to invalidate mortgages given to his brother Charles Shepherd of Freehold and the Asbury Park Building and Loan Association within four months of an assignment. Amounts run into thousands. a vice chancellor decree will be sought. Also, Asbury Park High School will stage The Jolly Farmere next Monday night with cast members Mabel Burt, Ella Kelsey, Clinton Cook, Elliott Gifford, Parker Reed, John Carroll, Isabel Edwards, Eddie Wardell and Gladys Hawkins.

Aaron E. Johnston James H. Shepherd Shepherd Charles Shepherd Freehold Asbury Park Building and Loan Association Appleby Asbury’ Park Jolly Farmere N.B. Sargeant Mabel Burt Ella Kelsey Clinton Cook Elliott Gifford Parker Reed John Carroll Isabel Edwards Eddie Wardell Gladys Hawkins

Editor Poole Must Stand Trial in Libel Indictment

Editor Joseph A. Poole of the Long Branch Press faces trial on the libel charge against Mayor Benjamin P. Morris. Judge Fort yesterday refused to quash the indictment, and the case is set for Thursday, December 20.

Joseph A. Poole Long Branch Press Benjamin P. Morris Judge Fort

Fined for Reckless Driving in Asbury Park

George Maegill appeared before Magistrate Borden for reckless driving in Asbury Park and paid a $5 fine. His brother Edward faced the same charge earlier in the week and also paid a $5 fine.

George Maegill Borden Asbury Park George Edward

Domino Craze Sparks Asbury Park Contest Talk

In Asbury Park a domino contest is being discussed with many expert players. John H. Parker George Ormerod Edward Tindall and George Lord are noted as frequent players in Independence Hook and Ladder Company quarters.

Asbury Park George Ormerod Edward Tindall George Lord Independence Hook and Ladder Company

State News Bits Highlight Local Dwellings and Marital Moves

Nearby Point Pleasant tides reveal an ancient meadow ditch dated two centuries old. Camden suffers a housing shortage forcing workers to seek out-of-town homes while Philadelphia offers options. Swain, son of Rev. Dr. Swain, accepts a Flushing New York church post with a 2000 salary. Augusta Pett secretly wed Robert Chedessky in January. Matawan Auxiliary Hospital officers named, including President Mrs. Devlin and secretary Miss Conover. Harvey Hartehorne and Amelia Mackay wed in Freehold. William Mount gains a Pleasure Bay hotel license replacing his saloon license. Rev Levi Laren of Oceanport retires after ministry.

Point Pleasant Camden Philadelphia James R.swain George Swain Allentown Flushing N. Y Tés Theodore Link Annie Thorne C. B. Sutphin J. H. Becker G. B. Shepherd D. G. Ryer Strong Foley J. 8. Harris T. H. Sickles Ellen Conover Ida Slater Edith Johnson Harvey W. Hartehorne Amelia C. Mackay Freehold Wiliam N. Mount Pleasure Bay Levi Laren Oceanport

Fair closes tonight at Neptune Engine Company fair

A large crowd attended the Neptune Engine Company fair last night as receipts rose to over 700 dollars with 125 more dollars taking the total past seven hundred. George R. Hillier won a box of Fairy soap for 86 cents and Mrs. E. Halsey Wilcox claimed an onyx table for 50 cents.

Neptune Engine Companys George R. Hillier Sixth Avenue E. Halsey Wilcox Walter Hubbard John Adrian J. Berkeley Clary Frank Underwood Mitchell Ross Randolph Ross Henry Stelnbach Clarence Steiner Steinbach Stelner L. Harry van Sant

Frank Sherman's Troubles in South Malin Street

Frank Sherman of South Malin Street faced a magistrate hearing after a drink and disorderly arrest. He was sentenced to three months in county jail, remitted. While in the lock-up he argued with his wife, who left him. upon her return he was moving furniture, and Constable Samuel S. White intervened to settle the dispute.

Frank Sherman South Malin Street Borden Sherman Samuel 8. White

License Revision Completed For City Finance Committee

The Finance Committee and License Inspector Tindall completed the license ordinance revision yesterday. New businesses were added but receipts will not rise due to fee reductions in many cases to equalize charges. The proposed ordinance will be ready for presentation to Common Council in a week.

Finance Committee Tindall Common Council

Last S10 of $20,000 Fortune Found in Haberdashery Loot

A bookkeeper in a New Brunswick haberdashery found a ten dollar bill marked This is the last of a $20,000 fortune. G. D. B., October 4, 1000, written in ink on its face. The source says the bill’s origin is not remembered.

New’ Brunswick

Parker Named Governor of Rose Island Apia

David S Parker brother of John H Parker a Mattison avenue restaurateur and hotelier has been appointed governor of Rose Island Apia in the Pacific Ocean. Parker has lived on the island for thirty years as planter and exporter previously residing in Forked Alvey Ocean county.

David 8. Parker John H. Parker Mattison Avenue Rose Island Apia Pacific Ocean Mr. Parker Forked Alvey Ocean County

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