Asbury Park Council Reconsiders Fire and Water Bills
Monday night council, after delay over quorum, voted to refer boiler repair and pump basin work to the Fire and Water Committee with powers. Bills of 1867 for inlet basin work and 30 for Hathaway Inn fire services spark questioning of payment source and contract specs. Ordinances on snow removal and a Kingsley Street gutter bill face debate. executive session follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kroch
Ton Broock
Wilbur
Jones and Kirkbride
Abendroth & Root
Fire and Water Committee
Av Ae Taylor
Isaac 8. Cavani
Philadelphia
Asbury Park
Eve
Taylor
Martin
Atlantic Coast Realty Company
Hathaway Inn
Kroebl
Mr. Burroughs
Mr. Kroehl
Kirkbiide
Ernest Schaitzlar
Kingsley Street
ame _ Council
Wheelmen Hurt As Chamberlain Falls On Stone Road
Henry D. Chamberlain suffered severe injuries after his bicycle hit a trench on the macadam road toward Long Branch. He was unconscious for hours, with two teeth knocked out and a tooth driven through the upper lip, his right eye closed, as Knights of the Golden Eagle and the acee Mechanics tended him. D. M. Gravatt and Dr. Kinmonth assisted, and he was taken home to West Sewall Avenue for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry D. Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
Long Branch
D. M. Gravatt
W. Johnson
John’ E. Entorim
Johnson
Eatontown
Flag Raising at the School Honors January Date
The school schedules a formal presentation of the American flag to the High School on Monday January 10. Asbury Connel Jr will present the flag. Invitations have gone to state officers and most have promised to attend. The event promises a patriotic program and exercises in preparation for the ceremony.
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Mechanica
Monmouth County
Red Bank
Toacca
Willaria
Manasquan
Thint Pinov
Red Bagk
Asbury Connel
Canvassing for Sewers by Township Committee
The Township Committee hired Joseph Harris and Walter Gravatt at two dollars a day to circulate petitions for sewer bond funding. They were instructed to present arguments fairly but not sway opinions. The law requires consent from property owners representing half the taxable value to build sewers. Collector Giffard was urged to intensify tax collection. delinquent property may be sold by law. Township counsel Samuel A. Patterson opined that franchising Ocean Grove Association to lay water pipes in Bradley Park would not affect earlier Weat Asbury Water Company franchises. The board remains unsatisfied with conditions and will hold another conference. some minor business was transacted and the meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Harris
Walter Gravatt
Giffard
Une
Samuel A. Patterson
Ocean Grove Association
Bradley Park
Weat Asbury Water Company
Heavy damages claimed in railroad injury suits
Victims file suits against Asbury Park and Belmar Railroad Company seeking 100000 damages. Judge McDermott in Torpey City represents Theodosii Bennett and associates G D W Vroom Samuel A Patternon Janes O Garrity and James D Carton. Garrity alleges injury from contact with dirt piles placed by the railroad on Bangs Avenue in West Asbury Park.
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McDermott
Torpey City
Sirs
Theodosii Bennett
Belmar
Asbury Park & Belmar Railroad Company
Garrity
Bangs Avenue
New Laundry Machinery Installed In Asbury Park
A finishing machine for collars has been erected in Asbury Park Laundry this week. It features two heating attachments and a moist roller system. Collars are dampened and smoothed by a water belt, then passed through a heated groove to remove roughness. Folded collars rest on metal supports and a small iron is used to press the fold, yielding a smooth edge for neckties. The proprietor promises improved handling and delivery, attracting new customers.
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Asbury Park
Taxes rush as Hubbard handles big receipts
Collector Hubbard was kept busy on Monday collecting taxes before the deadline. In the afternoon he deposited between 5000 and 6000 dollars, with twelve percent interest added to unpaid bills after December 20.
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Hubbard
Burang Opens Repair Shop at 712 Onokman Avenue
Jacob O Burrang, formerly of Bertang and Zacharias, opens a shop in the basement at 712 Onokman Avenue. He will take contracts for electrical work and bicycle repairing. Burrang is a thorough mechanic with years of dual business experience here.
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Jacob O. Burrang
Bertang & Zacharias
Onokman Avenue
Boreang
Hess
Chambers Estate Claimed in Surrogate Court Proceedings
In Keyport Mrs. Benjamin Chambers is notified that she may claim one third of an estate left by an uncle in New York. Chambers has been notified to appear at Surrogate's Court on February 2, 1808 to prove her claim.
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Benjamin’ Chambers
Keyport
New York
Chambers
Reiner Fg
Provo
Board of Trade Banquet Planned for January
The annual Board of Trade banquet will be held at the Wheelmen club house in January with exact date to be decided by the committee. Joseph R. Weir Jr will oversee the banquet planned to accommodate about one hundred attendees, and the Wheelmen have donated the use of the club house.
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Board ‘of Trade
Board of Trade
Wheelman’s Club
Joseph R. Weir
Wheelmen
Horne
Chief Schneider Defends Fire Department Fund Transfer
Chief Schneider testified that 830 received from Atlantic Coast Realty Co for fire department services at Hathaway Store was not turned over to the city. He said he collected 30 from Milan Rosa and paid 10 to each of Harry Mor ford Wealey Engine Co and M. E. Loxton, noting the Realty Co asked for help and would cover expenses. He argued he acted to his duty and within authority, while the city claims no control over the teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schneider
Atlantic
Coast Realty Company
Hathaway
Milan Rosa
Asbury Park, Fire Department
Harry Morford
Wealey Engine, Company
M. E.loxton
Diamonds for All at Asbury Park by Rev. Conwell
Rev. Russell H. Conwell, pastor of Philadelphia’s Baptist Temple, lectured in Asbury Park’s High School room on Aurea of Diamonds. He urged finding “acres of diamonds” at one’s door, urged self-improvement, and praised local reform while criticizing pessimistic critics. The talk lasted about two hours to an appreciative crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell H. Conwell
Baptist Temple
Philadelphia
Conwell
Asbury Park
Holy Land
Trogsur
Leeson
Asbury_Park
Ad J. Conwell
Water and Sewers Contracts Underway in Deal
Specifications for Deal water system prepared and out for estimates. sewer plans to be ready this week. Alante Goust Realty Co expects both improvements to start early next year, creating hundreds of jobs and later extending the ocean promenade.
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Deal
Budy
Alante Goust Realty Co
Inborera
Ocean
Whittled out a False Foot by Jamea Camp of Kayport
Jamea Camp of Kayport, who lost his right foot in a railroad accident, carved a wooden substitute from hickory in the woods. The new foot cost him nothing and replaces the old artificial foot that would have cost about $50.
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Jamea
Kayport
Home Merchants Stighed on Christmas Charity Practices
A Red Bank Register opinion notes that Sunday schools and churches often ship Christmas candy fruit and toys from New York for trees and fairs. It argues local merchants should supply goods to keep funds in town, as many such purchases leave the community with poorer quality and less benefit to local charity.
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New York
Obriatmas
Obriatmas Tree
York
New
Red Bank Register
Committees form for Asbury Park state convention
In First Methodist Church gathering plans were laid for the upcoming state convention to be held in Asbury Park next September. New committee leaders were named, including H B Ayron as entertainment head who could not serve, with William Conover elected in his place. Funding details from Paterson showed pledges and gifts totaling about 300 dollars, signaling strong local backing for the event.
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Christian Endeavor Scelaries
First Methodist Church
Asbury Park
Peter Stryker
Reformed Churchi
W.D. Pennypacker
H. B. Ayron
William Conover
Reformed Church
Ayres
Paterson
Pennypicker
Tytas
Othera
Christmas music and programs at local churches and schools
A Trinity Episcopal Church morning service features carols and an anthem by T. M. Pattison, followed by an evening Sunday school celebration with carols led by multiple churches. The First Presbyterian, Baptist, and Congregational churches present varying choral and organ works. Also noted are planned musical events, a Sunday school program, and Aquary Civilian meeting on January 6 with officer elections. a Flowerton piano valued at 600 is highlighted among local items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Episcopal Church
John Staner
Adlem
Charles Vincent
T. M. Pattison
Carol
Episcopal Mission
West Park
LeBaron Hartt
Christiana
Congregational Church
Gabriel “O Zion
Tellvat
Stalver “Osimn
Gary
Aim
Offertory
Vanduwater
Mra
le Baron
Hartt
Hark
Angola
Mr. Widdemer
Reformed Church
Frank L. Wilcox Pill
Bethleshem
Chriatmasa Bella
Whist Club for Charity Organized by Mrs Halsey Wilcox
Mrs Halsey Wilcox has organized a whist club with members including Mrs E K Tenney Mrs G W Kirkbride Mrs Butler Mrs R Smith Mrs Clarence Smith Mrs Blascheck Mrs Milon Rosa Mrs T J Winckler Mrs A D McCabe Mrs Blake Mrs Buchanan Mrs Cole and others. Each member pays 25 cents weekly, funds to be sent to Monmouth Hospital at Long Branch. A fair after the holidays is planned to benefit the hospital.
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BE. Halsey Wilcox
Mra
E. K. Tenney
G. W. Kirkbride
Butler
R. Smith
Clarence Smith
Blascheck
Milon Rosa
T. J. Winckler
A. D. McCabe
Blake
Mra. Buchanan
Mra. Cole
Mirsea
Helen ‘Cole
Mabel Kirkbride
Minnie Nesbitt
Annie E. Waterhouse
Lydia Tenney
Milas Bluschack
Bradley Park Development Promises Affordable Homes Near Asbury Park
The Bradley Park tract near West Grove, recently bought by M Winger and Appleby, grows into a thriving community with graded streets drainage and a $6,000 brick schoolhouse. Twenty-five brick homes rise on 60 by 150 foot lots with mortgages offered and monthly instalments. The project targets laborers seeking a home close to city life yet peaceful.
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Bradley Park
West Grove
Asbury Park
M Winger
Appleby
Chia
Winger
Stadley
Bradley
Internal Revenue Squabbles and Local Notices
The piece reports Benjamin Worthley of Little Silver defying resignation as Deputy Internal Revenue Collector in New Jersey, challenging civil service rules as Adolph Brant is appointed in his place by Tease Moffett. Worthley has retained counsel for a Supreme Court challenge as officials list municipal and fraternal officers and an upcoming Bradley Park road race and Red Men ten mile race.
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Benjamin—Worthley
New. Jersey
Worthley
James Butcher
Internal Revenue
Cleveland
Tease Moffett
Canec
Phin
Moffatt
Adolph—Brant
Pome-River
Cigar Makera
Dletllera
Aiice
Supreme Court
Tate
West Grove
Bradley Park
Red Men
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Iin
Diamonds For All
Home Merchants
State Christian Endeavor Convention
J. F. Ackerman
Westminster
Mies Hattie White
M. Pennypacker
Thomas Noble
Ira BE. White
Walter Anderson
Edith Pinch
Mary E. Titus
Hattie_Roberts
A Pawley
E. Green
Westinnnter
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Wilcox
Lanes
An W. James
William
Lane
Reformed
AEBS
LeRoy
Miga Anna Lufburrosy
Congressiens I. Wir
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Mnntor
Bodell Presbyterian
Stryker
Ther
Lilli Hentetaon
Baptist
Ocean Grove Bank
Ocean Grove
Atlantic Highlands
Freehold
Red I Bank
Willie
Harry
Dunho
Willis
Firat Presbyterido
Harrison
Angela
Thomua
Ohimee
Obriatmas Murn
T. Corbett Harrison
Obriatmita “Mubbie
the Baptist Church
Madama. “Orace
Gites Corse
Underwood
O. H. Meen Soltis Bertha Lyon
Ce Tee
A Tyan
Mina Fes
Tessor Solo
John W. Marte
Jesus
Bach
Batista
Shelley Soll
Mme. Ogden. Crane
Ida Wyckett
Mme. Ogden- Ne
Gray
Mmé
Ogden-Crane
Piret Methodiet
Sune
Aquary
Charles E. Hurley
Cbarlus Hulick
Claude V. Guerio
W. H. Pancoast
E. T.tiffany
Aubury Park
R/ A
Amy Year
Grona
G. Harsin
J. M. von Valkenburgh
Geo. B. Sexton
Anea R. Joate
Diwid G. Conover
Winkeld Scott
Wep Sg
Joboee
William H. Miles
L. E. Rogers
H. C. Wallnae
David W. Loxton
Aebury-Lodge
A. M
A. Davison
J. P. Davison
George W. Pittenger
Treneuver—Aimes
Sanford
Willianmy J. Osborn
M. Harry Scott
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tSiawarde
Erncat
Woolston
Wiliam H. Hamilton
Tyler
Drew
Hill. Hill
Heptasopher
Pusat Archon
James M. Voo Valkenburgh
Archon
Joseph D. Nawllu
Herbert D. Clark
van Viet-LoRtoy
Tacob Doll
David Harvey
Janis H. Matthews
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