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Newspaper

Asbury Park Journal

Location

Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1900

Page

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Woman Overcomes Laudanum Poisoning After Mistaken Dose

Mrs. William H. White of 184 Corlies Avenue West Grove drank four teaspoonfuls of laudanum mistaken for lavender. She sank into unconsciousness, regained consciousness after seven hours, and is improving though expected to remain ill for days. Doctor John Taylor of Asbury Park treated her. Her husband acted quickly and used strong coffee in an emergency.

William H. White Corlies Avenue West Grove Mr. White Abe John Taylor Asbury Park

Fire prevented at Higble and Haussling bottling works

A blaze broke out at Higble and Haussling 611 Main Street late last night when a hose pipe fell in the bottling work. Neptune Engine Company arrived quickly and extinguished the fire, underscoring Asbury Park's modern fire department equipment and prompt response to prevent a major conflagration in a wooden frame area surrounded by wooden structures.

Hove Higble & Haussling Main Street Neptune Engine Company Asbury Park Fire Department

Community Notes and Local Meetings Around Neptune Township

The Common Council will meet Monday night and Neptune Township Committee plans a gathering this afternoon. Ocean Grove residents visit Paterson. Christmas events rehearsal scheduled for Sunday schools. Ocean Grove police salaries paid twice monthly under new rule. Long Branch colored residents open a night school at the Y M C A annex. Dr Bruce Keator to announce new committees next week. Neptune Township High School orchestra to visit Lakewood High next Monday. First basketball game of the season set for Wednesday Asbury Park Ui cos versus Harlem Alliance. “Santa Claus’ Vision” Christmas cantata by Weat Grove Sunday school on Wednesday November 20. Councilman Frank L. Tuttle’s Gems troupe at Educational Hall next week. Ocean Grove Association public reception December 21 marking its 31st anniversary. Joseph R. Weir’s Cookman Avenue restaurant displays seasonal viands. A T Jones of Bradley Beach returns from California noting climate and weather. New fire hydrants in front of Commercial Hotel and Third Ave/Bond St corner patented by S L Bartholomew. Ocean Grove post office civil service exam held for clerks and carriers with Mr Oblum and Fred Heale as candidates, examination by Assistant Postmaster Herbert Bunting.

Connell Neptune Township David Williams Ocean Grove Paterson William Margerum Main ‘Avenue Doran Grove Pittsburg Kate Durant Embury ‘Avenue Great Torrington A. R. Dickson Main Avenue Washington Long Branch Bruce Neptune Township High School Lyan Gillane Lakewood High School Ui¢os Asbury Park Allance Harlem Weat Grove Joseph R. Weir Cookman Avenus A. T. Jones Bradley Beach California Third Avenue Bond Street 8. L. Bartholomew M. E Eli Gifford Tabernacle Epworth League Trinity Episcopal Church Westminster Presbyterian Charels George J. Mingins First Presbyterian Church A. G. Bale Christ John Love Grand Avenue First “Congregational Church Dwight E. Marvin William Moyer Z. Clark Marten Baptist Church Bopi J. Hy Springwood Avenue Bethel A. M. B Morner Second Avenue Main Street West Park G. E.hancock Glass “Iesting Barton Brown G. Snedeker South Main Street

Increased Wages Sought by Central Railroad of New Jersey Employees

LeP Titus, chairman of the Federation of Railroad Employes, called an urgent board meeting in Jersey City to formalize new agreements for engineers, firemen, conductors, brakemen, and telegraphers. The proposed terms include a slight wage increase reflecting the company's higher earnings.

Lep. Titus Board of Federation ‘of ‘Railroad Jersey City Central Railroad of New Jersey

Monument Removed from Old Scot’s Grave to Philadelphia

The original John Boyd grave monument from Old Scot’s cemetery near Freehold was moved this week to the Presbyterian Historical Society in the Witherspoon building in Philadelphia. Allen H. Brown of Camden supervised the removal from Old Scot’s, where the stone had stood two centuries. The monument marked the last resting place of Rev. John Boyd, the first Presbyterian in America. Last spring a monument was unveiled over the grave making the old stone redundant.

John Boyd Old Scot Freehold Philadelphia Presbyterian Historical Society Witherspoon Allen H. Brown Camden Old Scot's Pilrilater America

No Action Against Morris In Death Case

Jury in Long Branch investigates the death of John L. Johansen the Swede killed Thursday night. They verdict that cerebral hemorrhage due to a fall or other cause caused the death and no action was taken against Policeman Maitland Morris.

John L. Johansen Long Branch Maitland Morrie Morris

Choral Union Plans First Concert in Nep Tune High School

The Ocean Grove and Asbury Park Choral Union announces its first concert for Tuesday evening January 1 at Nep tune Township High School with L. van Gil Luae conducting. A social is set for Friday evening December 28 at Association Hall.

Ocean Grove Asbury’ Park

Y. W. C. T. U. Ocean Grove Charitable Work

The YWCTU of Ocean Grove met at President Mrs Kate Raphael’s home. The birthday social net receipts were 134 dollars. The union contributed 25 dollars to St Pauls M E Church debt payoff. Daily local news available in the Journal. home delivery six cents weekly.

Ocean Grove Kate Raphael St. Paul's M. E. Church

Multiple Church Services and Schedules Listed

A long church notices list Sundays services across denominations. Rev. Eli Gifford in First M E Church preaches at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m with morning offerings and evening topics. Several other churches including Trinity Episcopal Westminster Presbyterian and First Presbyterian publish worship times sermons and Sunday schools along with prayer meetings and Epworth Leagues.

Notice of Free Vaccination in Asbury Park

The Board of Health of Asbury Park by resolution of December 18 1900 offers free vaccination to all indigent residents who have not been recently vaccinated and apply at the power in the three building on December 18 and 19 from 10 to 12 a.m. N E Buchanan president D C Bowen secretary E B Herbert Dental Surgeon A Pr and re bank building office hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Board of Health of Asbury Park Htheee N.E. Buchanan D. C. Bowen

Asbury Park Wins 17–0 Over Ocean Grove in Friday Game

Asbury Park High School defeated Ocean Grove High School 17 to 0 on Athletic grounds Friday afternoon. Referees were L. B. Sanders and Jamea Applegate with Walter Rushton as umpire and Frank TenBroeck time-keeper.

Asbury Park Ocean Grove L. B. Sanders Jamea Applegate Walter Rushton Frank TenBroeck Margerum Fairwhews Gifford Grayer Jenter Rhode W

Wheel horses run loose on Seventh Avenue injuring driver

A team of horses owned by M. E. Sexton attached to a gravel wagon bolted on Seventh Avenue. The driver William Haviland was thrown and bruised but later recovered at home 100 Heck Avenue Ocean Grove after catching the runaway horses further down the street.

M. E. Sexton Seventh Avenue William Haviland Haviland Heck Avenue Ocean Grove

Fire destroys bottling works in Wanamassa

Fire last night destroyed the bottling establishment of William Griffin in Wanamassa. Damage listed at 2600 dollars with 1000 dollars insured. Fire discovered around 6 30 PM as Griffin ate supper. neighbors and volunteers fought flames with hoses and improvised devices. Origin unknown though boiler heat and daytime work suggested. Griffin plans immediate rebuild to reopen before summer.

William Griffin Wanamassa Griffin Grifin Mr. Towne Percy Ross-Fenton Farm

Local Marriages and Fraternal Notes From Freehold Area

Chester J. G. Stillwell wed Miss Julia Van Benthuysen in Farmingdale with Rev. Weston officiating. Charles Clayton and Bertha Heiser married at the bride's home led by Rev. Dr. I. P. Brokaw. Freehold Lodge No. 41 A. O. U. W. elects new officers led by Master workman D. W. Perrine and appoints trustees and medical examiners for new term. Captain Charles Kiener to open a boys school in Freehold on January 3.

Chester J. G. Stillwell J. Wesley Stillwell Freehold Julia van . Benthuysen Thomas van Benthuysén Farmingdale A. F E. Weston Charles Kiener New York Charles Clayton Tennent Bertha Heiser George Heiser Near Freehold I. P. Brokaw John F. Sickles John T. Rosell W. F. Mapps L. Bennett E. T. Hartshorne I. W Joseph Bulger W. John A Matthews Campbell M. L. Farrington D. M

Stereopticon Show Aids WCTU Benefit In Ocean Grove

Nelson H. Kilmer presented stereopticon views at Association Hall Ocean Grove for the Women's Christian Temperance Union. The show featured views from the Delaware Water Gap area but attendance suffered due to cold weather.

Association Hall Ocean Grove Nelson H. Kilmer Women’s Christian Temperance Union

Clergymen Tickets Sought by Pennsylvania Railroad 1901

The Pennsylvania Railroad will issue clerical tickets for ordained clergymen for 1901. Applications must be received by December 22 to obtain the orders by December 31. The Board of Health offers free vaccination at Asbury Park High School on Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 to 12.

Pennsylvania Railroad Company

Steinbach Display Showcases Santa Panorama Attraction

Steinbach Company's Mammoth store window features a revolving panorama with Santa Claus in a key position on the billboard while his fairies and elves ride in diverse conveyances. The display draws much admiration from passersby.

Steinbach Company Mammoth Santa Claus

Also Mentioned on This Page

Neptune Botting Frank L. Tuttle The Gems Theatrical Company Educational Hall Ocean Grove Association Association Mr. Oblum Fred Heale Herbert Bunting Mattison Avenue a _ carrier the Journal John F. Seger Cookman Avenue Twining & VanSant Marmouth Burrpince Mattison Ave Bond St N.J Apararae Jersey Central Rev Choral Union Eb. Herbert Denis A. Pr & Re Alva State Council Order In Odd Fellows’ Temple Osuse Stereopticon Entertainment Board of Health Asbury Park High School Steinbach Company’s R. A. Tusting Deal Bond’St Asbury’Park, N, d E. Teitelbaus P.O. Bradley Beach Peter Bath First Avenue Good Mez Bradley MA Enges Rock Botter Lan Muscle Sporting Partes Harry A. Borden Stationer Newsdealer Maltisun
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