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Newspaper

Asbury Park Journal

Location

Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1900

Page

9

Pardons Frees New Jersey Criminals in Trenton

The Court of Pardons released several inmates including Barney O Neill serving fifteen years for an assault at Somers Point Atlantic County and Morris county burglars Francis Smith and John O Connell. Others paroled include Patrick Mulville murderer from Hudson County and Jobo J Jones Camden liquor dealer formerly sentenced to one year with six months served.

Court of Pardons Trenton Mberty Barney O'Neill Philadelphia Hudson County John Foxen New York Jobo Schest Jobo J. Jones Camden William Convery William O'Connor Passaic Richard M. Riker Thos. Riker P. Miller Essex Emeline Cooper Warren Jason Campbell Sussex Ignlatus G. Graemer Myer Goldman lLouls. Feltman Monmouth Henry D. Jones George Levant Union Washington Retline John W. Murphy Barington Anthony Schneubel Michael Lehr

Pearls and Wires Through Year Ago Today News Reel

One year ago today the news noted Pearl Fletcher and Frank Streich’s marriage at the Lutheran Church of the Atonement. Harry Marriner of Bradley Beach was jailed on a wire theft charge. Patrick Hawkins, father of the city solicitor, died in Red Bank. Asbury Park High School celebrated Christmas.

Patrick Hawkins Hawkins Red Bank Asbury Park High School

Rumor on Trenton Supreme Court Succession

Gossip in Trenton centers on who will replace Justice Ludlow on the Supreme Court bench. Republicans favor Senator Reed of Somerset, but chatter predicts a Democrat may be named. Names mentioned include Judge Howard Carrow, Judge Richard T. Miller, ex-Judge Robert F. Woodruff, B D W Vroom, with Vroom as a possible appointee if he accepts.

Trenton Justice Ludlow Supreme Court Senator Reed Somerset Howard Carrow Richard T. Miller Camden Robert F. Woodruff B.D. W. Vroom Vroom

Horses Loose In Town Runaway at Neptune Township

Two horses belonging to M. E. Sexton broke away from their owner this afternoon on Main Street provoking excitement among Neptune Township High School students. The pair dashed through Grove streets before returning to the adjacent lot by the stable. No damage reported.

M. E. Sexton Belog Neptune Township High School Aduacant

Christmas Display Lights Up In Asbury Park Plant

The Even Ges Companies celebrate Christmas as Manager White decorates the Consolidated Gas plant on Mattison Avenue in Asbury Park. Snow and holly frame the scene with a bright Christmas tree ornamented with tinted globes topped by a cross of fire. When lit the display creates a brilliant picture that attracts passersby.

Ges White Consolidated Gas Asbury Park Mattison Avenue

Engraved New Year's Cards Urged For Formal Calls

A brief ad notes correct etiquette for New Year cards, urging readers to order engraved cards from the JouRNAL. It specifies leaving one card with the hostess during formal calls and mentions engraving fifty cards for one dollar.

Oreos Lose to Alliance in Lopsided Basketball Game

The Oreos were heavily defeated by the Alliance of New York with a 24 to 19 score. Foul calls contributed to the margin as Oreos displayed careless and sloppy play, while Bailey and Allendorf starred for the visitors and Dudley and Hawkins led the Oreos.

Alliance Oreon New York Vialtora Oreos Bailey Allendorf Oreos Dudley Hawkins

Symphonion Oratorium Sells For 850 At Steinbsch Shop

A large Symphonion oratorium from the Symphonion Manufacturing Co of Bradley Beach attracts attention at Steinbsch Company in Matin street. The upright piano sized instrument features two large steel disks, 884 steel tongues, celeste harmony, and noiseless long movement. It is described as the finest automatic musical instrument on the market and retails for 850 dollars. W H Barnard displays the company’s smaller instruments at The Reliable shop and reports strong local sales.

Symphonion Symphonion Manufacturing Company Bradley Beach Matin Street Steinbsch Company W. H. Barnard

Beautiful holiday display at The Reliable Shop Asbury Park

At Christmas the Reliable Shop on Grand and Cookman avenues showcases a grand display described as the most beautiful in Asbury Park. William Burnard’s establishment features a first floor showroom with evergreen entwined pillars holly wreaths and red berries creating a festive rich scene. The article praises the store’s decoration and stock as unmatched by rival houses.

New York William ‘H. Barnard Grand and Cookman Avenues Wanamaker Mary Burnard Hhis Asbury Park

Editor Poole on Trial for Libel in Freehold

Editor Poole of the Long Branch Press faces trial at Freehold for alleged libel against Benjamin P. Morris mayor of Long Branch. He was indicted by the last grand jury and a motion to quash the indictment was denied by Judge Fort. Sensational developments are anticipated as the case unfolds.

Poole Long Branch Press Freehold Benjamin P. Morris Long Branch

Christmas at Steinbach's Gift Shop Ads

Christmas at Steinbach's promotes easy gift selection with stock and prices. Monogram Stationery offers engraved monograms for 2.60 and stationery at ten cents per quire. Dr George B Herbert dental surgeon advertises office hours in Asbury Park.

Monogram Asbury Park George B. Herbert A.P. & O.G. Bank

The Birth of Jesus musical program at First Methodist Church

The Birth of Jesus is presented as a picture song and story this evening at seven thirty at the First Methodist Church. An orchestra and Epworth League groups perform Pleasant Recollections Seeking for Me Angels Song The Shepherds Song Joy to the World Holy City Open Up the Gates of the Temple We Would See Jesus The Star of Bethlehem Abide With Me and other pieces. Miss Slocum and Miss Booth narrate the story and M H Kilmer handles paintings. Admission is free.

Jes 3 Bearmore Mrs. Keator Base Mr. Burts Angels Epworth League Mieses Thompson Polhemus Dobbins Oves Warren Mrs. Sooy League Cornet Mr. Bearmore Holy City Miss, Lance M. H. Kilmer

Surprise Clothing Sale Advertises Big Event

Pebbles notes a full page sale on clothing advertised by the Surprise Clothing company. Faraday and Woodson secure a contract to wire the Hotel Bristol with two hundred electric lights. David Havens suffered a crushed foot from a falling ice cake at Deal Lake. Neptune Engine Company’s brass hydrant gate from the Tenny House fire has been recovered. Mr and Mrs Joseph Moritz depart for Norfolk Virginia for a month’s visit. An old folks concert and literary entertainment is planned tonight at A M E Zion Church Springwood Avenue by the Sunday School.

Faraday & Woodson Bristol Neptune Engine Company Tenny House Joseph Moritz Cookman Avenue Norfolk A. M.’E. Zion Church Springwood Avenue

Secret Orders Meet In Asbury Park Tonight

BEHIND THE WICKET The Doings of the Various Secret Orders in Asbury Park and Vicinity. The following secret societies will meet this evening Pride of Park Council No. 15 Daughters of Liberty Appleby building at 8 o clock Twin City Council No. 48 Legion of the Red Crow Manning Hall at 8 o'clock Coast City Council No. 813 Royal Ar canum Winckler Hall at 8 o'clock Liberty Temple Golden Eagles appointed a committee of twenty ladies last night to officiate at the commandery sociable in Educational Hall New Years Eve.

Pride of Park Council Daughters of Liberty Appleby Building Twin City Council Legion of the Red Crow Manning Hall Coast City Council Royal Arcanum Winckler Hall Liberty Temple Golden Eagles Commandery Educational Hall

Paper Train to Trouble Delays Service Near Deal

A locomotive on the paper train broke its eccentric this morning near Deal at 7.09. The 7.20 Pennsylvania train to Philadelphia assisted by pushing the train to a siding opposite the depot. The disabled engine was moved to Long Branch for repairs and the newspapers continued on downstream.

Deal Pennsylvania Philadelphia Long Branch

Oleomargarine Stamp Violation Leads to Fine Today

Washington M. Lewis of Long Branch paid a $100 fine after pleading guilty to selling a pound of oleomargarine without proper stamping. Dairy Commissioners Amos B. Scudder and Peter Vandegrift led the arrest with state chemist Shippen Wallace present as trial proceeded.

Washington M. Lewis Long Branch Lewis Amos B. Scudder Camden Peter Vandegrift Burlington Shippen Wallace

Engraved Visiting Cards For Christmas Show In Ad

An Asbury Park ad promotes engraved copper plate name inscriptions and printing of fifty Bristol visiting cards for one dollar with additional sets at sixty cents per fifty. Includes offerings for rest, cheap tote items and Mediate pomentoa rooms. Engraved cards advertised by Joseph Patterson, licensed auctioneer.

Crosbie’s Joseph ©. Patterson Asbury Park Erse Bristol Eac Ady.tf Joonrnal

Wedding Invitations Engraved in Correct Form at Journal

An advertisement notes wedding invitations engraved in proper form available at the Journal office with Wanamaker priced engraving and mentions affordable novels by famous authors despite copyright.

Office Wanamaker Steinbach

Tintern Manor Water Company takes control in Monmouth

The Tintern Manor Water Company, formed to monopolize coastal water systems in Monmouth County, is building a large dam on the Swimming River near Freehold. With a $1,000,000 capital, founders include John L. Wentz and Joseph J. Jermyn of Scranton, Cecil Higgins of Pound Ridge, Charles D. McGuire of New York, and William C. Hendrickson of Somerset. The plant at Swimming River aims to begin operation next summer.

Monmouth County Tintern Menor Water Company Swimming River Freehold Tintern Manor Water Company Mon‘month ‘County Long Branch Sea Bright Red Bank Elberon Deal Atlantic Highlands Allenhurst Asbury Park Ocean Grove Spring Lake John L. Wentz Joseph J. Jermyn Millonaires Scranton Cecil C. Higgins Pound Ridge N. Y Charles D. McGuire New

General Lee at a Banquet in Kansas City

General Lee commander of the Missouri department was guest of honor at the Commercial Club banquet for the John Jay treaty signing. About 330 plates were served as Lee spoke extemporaneously on Our Country and will tour Jefferson City with his staff to inspect the barracks. Roosevelt to hear Gardiner charges in Albany. Governor Roosevelt will hear Colonel Gardiner on election law prosecutions with no postponement, possibly at his bedside.

Jefferson City Roosevelt Gardiner Albany New York Executive Mansion Asa Bird Gardiner New York County City General Greene John Proctor Clarke Whitelaw Reid Union League Club Westside Italian Mission School Hewitt Jewett

Receiver takes charge of Wil son office in Newark

Cyrus J. Cook arrives from Indianapolis to assume control of the late Willam B. Wilson’s office and assets of the Order of Chosen Friends in Newark New Jersey. He seeks funds on deposit at Essex County National Bank and retains the firm A O Kensbey Sons for representation in New Jersey litigation.

Wilson Ofice Newark N. J Cyrus J. Cook Order of Chosen Friends Indianapolis Willam B. Wilson Essex County National Bank A. O. Kensbey & Sons New Jersey

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