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Newspaper

Asbury Park Journal

Location

Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1897

Page

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City Council Budget Meeting Debates Water and Fire Issues

Monday's council session drew many attendees as officials debated water supply, potential water motors, and executive topics. Howland warned of higher winter usage, a patient note from the water works, and various committee actions were reviewed before an executive session.

TenBroack Water Department Kroehl Kentor Bradley and Kirkbride Red Man Atresta M. H. Scott George J. Kennedy Malaopumpny E. W. Howland Harvey Wilbur Ten Broook Howland Ingergoll Sergeant Company Fire and Water Committee Financy Committee Cholimama Clark Burroughs Martry Emory Street Twken Ormerod James H. Sexton Charles J. House Justice Croas Council Cabo Clarke Soulun

Protective coatings promise fire and wear safety for buildings

Applies to paints labeled Safety Progesa from Tilomite Co to shield wood from embers and reduce fire risk. Claims include heat char resistance, fabric greasing without damage, and insulation against outside conflagrations. Philadelphia address given for inquiries. Anbury Park notes cover state association meeting at Lakewood with residents and local officials visiting notable places and council member.

Mf G Co Canal and North Third Atreobi Philadelphia

Maccabees Review and Banquet In Monmouth Building

The Maccabees will stage a review in the Monmouth Building tonight with delegations from Newark Bloomfield Montclair and Paterson expected to participate. A visiting degree team will exemplify the conferring ceremony of Maccabean knighthood followed by a banquet for visitors and new knights. Reduced charter member rates are available tonight.

Maccabees National Font Epighta Maccabeoa Monmouth Newark Bloomield Montglair Paterson

How to test the lamps in Ashbury Park

Superintendent Clarke of the elevation light company faced council with a plan to test candle power of street lighting. He argued standard tests were impractical and proposed installing two arc meters at $26 to compare 1200 candle power lights. Experts questioned candle power measurability, council delayed action.

Clarka Eleation Light Company Beford , Covnell Mensura Clarke Forre Bain E. W W. Lieb, Jr Edison Electric Illuminating Company New York Bain W. G. Whitmore General, Electric Company Uues Council

Eighth Avenue Lots in the Market Sold to Mrs Manning

A lot on the north side of Eighth avenue, formerly part of the late John C. Scott estate in Jersey City, is sold to Mrs. Az Manning of Trenton. She plans a fine residence and has visited Asbury Park for years, previously staying at a Fourth Avenue college last summer.

Frank ‘Appleby Manning Trenton Eighth Avenue Appeaita John C. Scott Jersey- City Asbury Park Fourth Avenue

Stamp Company Ready for Suit

The Trading Stamp Company has retained G. D. W. Vroom of Trenton to defend any suit alleging violations of lottery laws. Vroom states he examined New Jersey statutes and finds none prohibiting the business as conducted in the state, but expects a bill in the next Legislature to ban giving away tickets stamps or similar inducements in commerce.

Trading Stamp Company G. D. W. Vroom Trenton

Masonite Initiation At Asbury Lodge In Master Mason Degree

By invitation of Mr B A Tunting Master of Asbury Lodge P and A M all Past Masters were asked to attend Tuesday night for the initiation of Dr John Taylor and William H Hamilton of Ocean Grove to Master Mason degree. Past Masters led the ceremony with seventy members present including most of the fifteen. Supper followed, served by W F Day and Bros caterers of Newark.

A. "Tunting Asbury Lodge A. M John Taylor William H. Hamilton Ocean Grove W. F. Day & Bro Newark

New Colors for the High School Flag Presentation Planned

Joseph R. Weir Jr Cloaido V Guerin and James VanBrunt head a committee from Asbury Council Junior Mechanics to raise funds for an American flag to be given to Asbury Park High. The flag bag is chosen from S Hommenway and will cost 16 dollars. Formal presentation set for the second Monday in January when school opens after vacation. Band officers invited to attend. School officials also to hold an apron exclusive event after the presentation.

Joseph R. Weir, Jr Cloaido V. Guerin James VanBrunt Asbury Council Asbury -Park Aréck Hommenway Binte

Asbury Park Treasurer Report Shows Limited Funds

The last report of Treasurer Ross warns property owners in Asbury Park that revenue from March to December totals 124,666.1b and outlines allocations to Water Construction, Mattison Avenue, and bonds. With $11,927.13 remaining after near-term obligations, the city faces tight cash as four months remain, leaving only 1,942.89 available for current needs.

Ross Asbury Park Mattison Emory Atreat Orb Thia Heaith Timoa

Neptunetown Seeks Sewer Plans And Water Rights

Neptune township discusses franchise payments, sewer petition, and water pipe rights. Township counsel Samuel A. Patterson prepares needed petition while court limits payments to 400 dollars annually. owners' consent required for sewer work. Ocean Grove Association seeks street water pipes with compensation per half mile. fire district hydrant planning underway. police authority revoked for Harriston Ward. Seiner Way and Agata Way address side walks funding if Springwood avenue walks delay.

Samuel A. Patterson Ocean Grove Association Bradley Park District No. 1 Weat Park Agata JE Springwood Avenue

Letter Carriers for Red Bank begin free mail delivery

Through Congressman Howell Red Bank will get free mail service. Two carriers will start, expanding as the territory grows to cover the town. Delivery free not likely before April, and all houses must be numbered for mail delivery.

Howell Red Bank

Asbury Park Health Maps Adopted at State Meeting

At the New Jersey State Sanitary Association gathering in Lakewood D C Bowen clerk of the Asbury Park Board of Health showcased an improved system of record maps. The maps allow quick sight of arables wells vaults and other vital statistical data including locations of deaths and contagious diseases. The system was planned for comprehensiveness and is expected to be adopted by other cities.

New Jersey State Sanitary Association Lakewood D. C

Water meters touted as cost saver for city

City council hearing on Superintendent Martin’s report urges meter adoption to cut wages and waste in the water department. Proposals include lowering salaries, ending extra time payments, and replacing reliance on leaks with metered usage. Fire and Water Committee to compile costs for next meeting.

Yor Ton Broeck Water Department Gome Martin Rue Marin An.a Murtip Bows John An Ten Broock

Miss Lindsay Takes a Hotel in City Deal

Ex councilman Winsor owner of the Curlew on Second Avenue and Kingsley Street rents the hotel for the coming season to Miss Lindsay of Philadelphia. Miss Lindsay formerly managed the St Charles at Atlantic City and the Columbia at Bolmar. The hotel will be newly furnished and the naming changed.

Winsor Curlew Second Avenue Kingsley Street Miss Lindsay Philadelphia St. Charles Atlantic City Columbia Bolmar

Fine Residences in North Asbury on Sixth Avenue

Two $10,000 houses are under construction on Sixth Avenue in North Asbury. One home is for John O. Evans, mayor of Milltown, who bought the Park and Sixth corner lot. The other house belongs to Clarence Steiner at Sixth and Grand. Contracts went to out of town builders, with John G. Vought of New York handling Steiner’s project after building Steinbach Co.’s new store.

Sixth Avenue John O. Evans Park and Sixth Avenues Evans Milltown Clarence 8. Steiner Sixth Grand John G. Vought New York Steinbach Company My Stelner

Workmen’s Convention to Convene at Asbury Park

The Ancient Order of United Workmen will hold its annual session at Asbury Park for a week or ten days starting on the second Tuesday to June of last year. M. Wy. Sacksit of Meadville Pennsylvania, Supreme Recorder, visited to inspect facilities for daily reports and assess entertainment capacity. About 150 Supreme officers will attend, along with many delegates and interested members of the A U U W.

Order of United’ Workman Asbury Park M. Wy. Sacksit Meadville Supreme Recorder

Ocean Grove Population Census Report

Ocean Grove policemen completed a local census showing 2020 residents. North of Main Avenue has 218 families totaling 794 people, while south of the avenue 340 families total 1226 persons.

Ocean’ Grove Main Avenue

Druggists in Asbury Park Plan Sunday Closures

Nearly all Asbury Park druggists sign a petition to close their stores on Sundays with limited morning and evening hours. The agreement starts the first Sunday in May and continues through the first Sunday in May, with specified exceptions for certain hours.

Asbury Park Tagudry

Heald Will Not Contest After Anne Heald Probate

Mrs Anne Heald of Asbury Park died in New York weeks ago and her will naming her two daughters and her husband as beneficiaries was admitted to probate at Freehold. T W Heald filed a caveat alleging undue influence but later withdrew it. Daughters Mia Dora Banta of New York and Mira W B Raine of Kentucky are named beneficiaries.

Pottsville bidder wins 22000 refunding bonds at four percent

Mr A Robertson of Pottsville Pa wins 22000 refunding bonds at four percent interest for thirty years with a 980 premium, saving the city 6600. Robertson led a field that included Clemens Carmel Sinageatbonsaansthaiennigts 00 45, Robinson Co Del, Edward Jones Ga, Lamprecht Bros Cleve, Sennengond Mayer Cin Ohio, KH Gay Co New York, Daniels Morun Co and Rudolph Fleybotte Co. Robertson is a summer resident and cottage owner in Asbury Park and holds 10000 in department bonds.

A. Robertson Pottsville F. ©. Clemens Carmel Sinageatbonsaansthaiennigts R. R. Robinson & Co Mington Del O. Jones Ga New York Lamprecht, Bros Cleve Robertsons Asbury Park Department

Appleton's Wild Ride Ends With Narrow Escape

William M. Appleton, son of real estate agent Robert Appleton Jr., andLawrence Knickurbocker rode from Deal toward Long Branch when Knickurbocker's horse bolted. Appleton was dragged after his saddle slipped and his boot caught the stirrups, leaving him torn and bleeding but alive. He was taken to Hathaway Inn by Dr. Coleoman after his ankle sprain and a severe shock.

William M. Appleton Robert Appleton, Jr New York Deal N. J Hathiaway Inn Apppleton Lawrence Knickurbocker Equitable Life Assurance Society Long Branch Appleton Milan Ross Roseld Avenue Konickerbocker Allenhurst Inn Oata Hathaway Inn Asbury Park

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Handy Coal Saver Aims to Cut Fuel by Twenty Percent

Jacob C. Berrang has taken the agency for a heat regulator priced at 15 dollars. The device is claimed to combine regulator coatings and claims to double efficiency. Reports note skepticism about the instrument and its promised fuel savings.

Jacob C. Berrang

Township's Big Check Sent for County and State Taxes

Township director Giffard has sent to County Collector Applegate the township’s share for County and State taxes totaling 14,323.69 dollars.

Oirector Giffard’ Han Applegate

Asbury Park Stores Herald Holiday Gift Display

A long reader letter describes Asbury Park shops preparing for the holiday season. Santa Clauses grace two Steinbach Company windows while Bevo Hive and Cookman avenues showcase toys, jewelry, tableware, and furniture. Local merchants Sternebach Brown and others offer furniture, china, and novelties with favorable prices, and perfumers and pharmacists highlight holiday gift assortments.

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Anbury Park New Jersey Stnte T.F. Appleby Agoctation Soma Joan Red Bank North Asbury The Workmen's Convention Pottsville Capitalist Sadie Virginia New York Sun Sun Santa Claus Wendling Ho Ts Atores Mammoth Emory Ocean Palace Main Bevo Hive J. H Oak’highehag Cookman Aldg Cook & Son Davin & Rue Elsc Tih Jacob Stelnbach Stelnbach O. A. Brown Spring Lake Brown Mattison Avenue Pharmacy L. Grenelle Grenelle Chadgick’s Cookman Avenue Outita Chadmck's John N. Burtis Mr. Burtia
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