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Newspaper
Asbury Park Journal
Location
Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1900
Page
4
New Jersey Population Growth Reported
The Camden Courier notes New Jersey’s population rose toward a half million in ten years, predicting near 2,500,000 inhabitants if growth continues. The state collected $1 484 Gi in corporate fees and taxes in one year, while the Octopus is eyed with concern by Bryanite factions but deemed financially justified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Camden
New York Sun
Mysterious Clairvoyant Affair And Christmas Cheer
A Newark Evening News item reports a Paloie d woman praising a clairvoyant who claimed to reveal family matters. The piece notes a five hundred dollar bill vanished from an envelope seen by witnesses and the clairvoyant later disappeared, leaving unsolved questions for skeptical readers. It also reflects on Christmas gifts and universal goodwill amid hopeful sentiments about mutual happiness and loving remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark Evening News
Express company workers work Sunday for holiday rush
Heavy express business forced United States and Adams Express employees to labor on Sunday. Wagons crowded with parcels after morning trains from Interlaken station. An Edison phonograph advertised by UC R Zacharies at 723 Mattison avenue as a popular Christmas present. Hundreds of records to choose from.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-laken Station
UC. R
Zacharies
Mattison Avenue
Sella Them
Hunddredas
Local notes from Ocean Grove and nearby towns
A roundup of short items: Rev A E Ballard in Newark and William Tantum named night patrolman in Ocean Grove. Dr Bruce Keator to spend Christmas in New York with Mia Keator’s sister. Frank L Tuttle’s company touring Dover after Edu tioe all week. J E Quinn of Ocean Grove Times heads to Smyrna for holidays. Post office hours update and holiday shopping crowds from Belmar Spring Lake and nearby campuses. Emma Tantum visiting family. Romaine and Reims fined for drunkenness. Church discussion on sin by Rev Marvin. J J Parker Co show windows praised. Christmas tree demand up. vector trees scarce. Allenhurst votes on beach front purchase. expected yes. Mrs C Weinert returns from Michigan trip, visiting Brooklyn and Mrs Fegan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Parker Company
Allenhurst
C. Weinert
Ad. Schuppan
West Mattison Avenue
Hastings
Mich
Schuppan
Brooklyn
Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association Celebrates 31st Anniversary
The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association marked its thirty first anniversary with about 200 attendees in Associa tion Hell. Rev A E Ballard welcomed guests and spoke of Ocean Grove prosperity and founding principles. Rev J H Aldsys, board of health president, discussed sanitary conditions while Warren Brown urged temperance. Georges W Divans highlighted progress leading to the Grove's high spiritual level. Various speakers included Miss Emma Johnston Rev George Clarke L van Gillone and William Moran. Cake and lemonade were served by young people led by Jennie Covert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean Grove
Jennie Covert
Llsted
Plano
Long Branch Gambling Question Sparks Legislative Talk
In a Long Branch municipal election readers sentiment favored the gambling establishments. A New Jersey minister compared it to the old race track issue, predicting strong action by the Legislature to curb gilded dens of vice and noting similar battles in Monmouth Park Guttenburg and Gloucester. The state moral mood, he says, will force a response the Legislature cannot ignore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch
New Jersey
Monmouth Park
Guttenburg
Gloucester
New York Herald
Jeffries vs Rubbo Fight Preparations Begin in 1910
Promoters confirm a February fifteenth bout in Cincinnati between Jim Jeffries and Gos Rubbo. Jeffries will train in Loch Arbour New Jersey and West Baden Indiana after returning to New York, while Rubbo plans training with Ed Martin in South Brooklyn before heading west to finalize camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Jeffree
Gos’ Rubbo
Cincinnati
Jeffries
New York
Loch Arbour
West Baden
Jeffrion
Jack
Rublin
South Brooklyn
Ed Martin
Rubln
Cleur
Memorial Service at Bethel AME Church Attended
Yesterday two Bethel AME Church services drew large crowds. Rev. T. E. Franklin preached on Where is He that is born King of the Jews challenging birth views and Wise Men’s journey. A memorial service for Bishop Marcellus Morris Moore followed, with the theme The Happy Death of Believers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel A
M. E
T. E. Franklin
Eldera Shockley
Williams, Brown
Neptune Township Plans Tax Collection Action
The Neptune Township Committee met Saturday to decide on methods to collect a large backlog of taxes. Several options were proposed but none adopted. The committee adjourned until Wednesday, when a plan is expected to be agreed on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neptune Township
Teachers' Annual Meeting of New Jersey Association
The forty fifth annual meeting of the New Jersey State Teachers Association will be held in Newark on Thursday Friday and Saturday of the week with sessions for educators and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey State Teachers’ Association
Newark
Thureday
Obrietas Gifts Selection Sparks Day-Before Debate
Local shoppers debate the Day-Before Christmas gift choices as Obrietas remains in the spotlight. Officials note last minute selections and potential changes in the program.
Christmas Sunday School Programs Across Churches
The First Congregational primary department presents a Christmas entertainment this afternoon directed by Miss Bartine. Later, First Presbyterian holds Christmas exercises directed by William E. Harrison. Bradley Beach Methodists host their Christmas service tonight, and Westminster Presbyterian and First Baptist Sunday schools plan holiday festivals at 7 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Sunday School
Miss Bartine
First Presbyterian Sunday School
Willam E. Harrison
Bradley Beach
Westminster Presbyterian and Firet
Baptist
Christmas tree by Herman Stein lights up Asbury Park home
A standout tree at 609 Asbury avenue shines with fifty one candles and one hundred three electric lights in red green amber white purple blue and frosted. A miniature electric railway runs around the base powered by a water turbine in the kitchen. Mr Stein and William A Morse host open houses tomorrow for children and parents to view the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Parkers
Herman Stein
Morse Electrical Construction Company
Asbury Avenue
Silver
Mr. Stein
William A. Morse
Kindergarten Christmas Program at First Presbyterian Sunday School
The kindergarten department held a Christmas program Saturday afternoon in the main room decorated with greens and a central tree filled with presents. Miss Edith Mitchell led assisted by Mia Jezeo Mioni and Miss Louise Stiger. Children sang carols, played games, and heard a Christmas story, then distributed handmade calendars and bookmarks. A five o'clock assembly offered sandwiches cake and ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Sunday School
Edith Mitchell
Mia
Jezeo Mioni
Louise Stiger
Miss Mitchell
A M E Zion Sunday School Festival Brightens Christmas
The A M E Zion Church Sunday school kids celebrated Christmas with gifts and songs amid teacher and pupil generosity. Rev Dr A E Ballard of Ocean Grove led the morning service. a Woman's Day and general fund rally is set for next Sunday with evangelist Florence Randolph preaching at 8 and 7 45 PM. Church groups urged to unite in the rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chilren
A. M. E. Zion Church
Puplile
A. E. Ballard
Ocean Grove
Florence Randolph
W.C. Tf. U
C. E
Epworth League
Cashier Balacar Remembered for Christmas Gift
George F Balacar cashier of the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association received a unique Christmas card from Rev J R Daniels a member of the association. The card features pictures of different parts of Italy Daniels traveled abroad since May and plans to extol a Christmas drive in Rome. Daniels leads the business meetings of the Ocean Grove Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Balacar
Ocean Grove
J. R. Daniels
Wsociation
Sre
Italy
Daniels
Rome
Mr. Daniels
Crosbie Plans Move to Farming Stays Active in Local Properties
M. M. Crosbie departs Wednesday for Owasas Lews to take a permanent farm home after acquiring four farms there. He will devote his attention to agriculture while maintaining interests in several Asbury Park and township properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Crosbie
Owasas
Lews
For Rent Notice in Main Street Ad
Classified rental ad announces cheap for winter housing at 508 Main Street. Mentions good for parties, mentions possession terms and Crosbie as contact point. Minimal details due to damaged OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Crosbie
S. Houres
Main
Siregt
Cape Colony War Dispatches Describe Boer Advances
Cape government seizes dynamite stocks as Boers press toward Victoria West. Kitchener notes checks to Boer movement with eastern force north of Zoutpansberg and western force diverted toward Britstown. French and Clements pursue, while De Wet and Beyers teams operate near Senekal and Vinkfontein with several captures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Colony
de Aur
Bloemfontein
Cape Town
Victoria West
Zoutpan
Pietermaritzburg
the Pally Mall
Zoutpansberg Range
Britstown
Prieska
de Wet
Senekal
French
Clements
Beyers
Magalienberg
Potchefstroom
Gordon
Oliphant
Nek
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
de Aar Junction
Delarey
Magaliesberg
Kreuse
Colvile
Vinkfontein
Asbury Park Churches Plan Week of Prayer Start
The Asbury Park churches prepare for the weekly period of prayer beginning January 6. Rev Z Clark Marten, pastor of the First Baptist Church, expects to join fellow clergymen soon as arrangements are made for the annual service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pxatira
Asbury Park
Z. Clark Marten
Best Bowling Score Set by New Wheelmen Member
Dr. Oscar Lynott, new Asbury Park Wheelmen member, posted a 242 on club alleys Saturday eight. He opened with seven strikes, then a single miss in the next frame, marking the season best score since the fall opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Lynott
Asbury Park Wheelmen
Lynott
New Fame for Pitman Grove Maltese Cat Recovers
A Philadelphia Maltese cat was sent to Pitman Grove to recover after illness. In a short stay there the animal showed great improvement and gained strength under care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pitman Grove
Hollies Opes House Opens Fire Company Open House
Independence Hook and Ladder Company holds an open house on New Year’s Day with invitations sent to all fire companies in Asbury Park and Ocean Grove to join the celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence Hook and Ladder Company
Delinquent Tax Notices To Be Sent By Township Collector
Township collector Giffard will issue notices to all delinquent 1809 tax payers demanding immediate payment. If unpaid, legal action will be taken against their property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giffard
Allen
Last Call for Xmes at Guerio’s Ausignee Grocery
At Claude V Guerio’s Ausignee Grocery on Main Street near Ocean Palace readers learn of deeply discounted goods for a complete Christmas dinner. The notice markets essentials at prices deemed ridiculously low and urges shoppers to hurry before stocks run out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude V. Guerio
Main Street
Ocean Palace
Child Breaks Leg Jumping Rope in Mannequan Incident
Five year old Lela daughter of E Melvin Goddard of Mannequan broke her left leg above the ankle while jumping rope on Thursday. Medical aid was sought locally and the child is reported in stable condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lela
E. Melvin Goddard
Mannequan
Colonial and Oreas Face Off Tomorrow at Central Hall
The Colonial basketball team of New York and the Oreas of Anastat meet in Central Hall tomorrow afternoon at 8 15 o clock. Both teams prepare for a charged game with fans hoping for a strong showing from the local squads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial
New York
Oreas
Anastat
Central Hall
Roosevelt removes Croker ally Gardiner as DA
Governor Roosevelt acts by replacing New York City district attorney Colonel Gardiner after a lengthy Albany hearing. Eugene A. Philbin to succeed Gardiner, amid concerns of bias around Devery's riot-related charges and the prosecution of election offenders. Beekman & Menken partner Philbin is allied with reform interests and Opposes Croker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roonevelt
New York
Roosevelt
Asn-Bird
Gardiner
Tammany Braves
Albany
Croker
Eugene A. Philbin
Colonel Gardiner
Philbin
Devery
Hammond
New York Central
Veteran Major Poole Dies at Syracuse Home
Theodore L Poole a U S material for the northern district of New York and former congressman and marshal died suddenly after an apoplectic attack at his Syracuse residence He had suffered nervous prostration earlier and lost his left arm at Cold Harbor A Republican veteran prominent in G A R circles and state and federal service since the Civil War born April 10 1840 in Elbridge Onondaga County
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Poole
Syracuse
Theodore L. Poole
United States
New York
Onondaga-Madison
United States Marshal
Elbridge
Onondaga County
Once Hundred and Twenty-second Regiment
New York Volunteers
Cold Harbor
Aesistant Assessor
Internal Revenue
United States Pension Agent
Western District of
Council of Administration
Department of New York
The Times Critiques McKinley on Hay-Pauncefote Pact
The Times editorial rebukes President McKinley for sending the Hay-Pauncefote canal treaty to Britain, warns of friction, rejects the amended treaty as unacceptable, notes England as a great North American power, and asserts US rights under the Clayton Bulwer treaty if the form is not accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Times
McKinley
Great Britain
Lodge
Europe
America
England
American Senate
Ireland Denies Cuban Porto Rico Visit Claim
ST PAUL December 24 Archbishop John Ireland arrived in St Paul and denied telegrams from Duluth that he would travel to Cuba and Puerto Rico as a presidential commissioner to settle church property disputes. He stated no such plan was discussed by the president or government representatives and any future trip would be personal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
ST. Paul
John Ireland
St. Pan
Duluth
Cuba
Porto Rico
Mackinley
Milford Park hotel burned in Milford Connecticut blaze
The Park hotel in Milford Connecticut was almost totally destroyed by a fire last evening. Losses were about 6000 dollars with partial insurance. The current blaze marks a second time the Park name stood on that site after the former Park hotel was destroyed by fire years earlier, a well known Yale student gathering place nicknamed The Milford Chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Milford
Conn
Park Hotel
Old Park Hotel
Yale
Skating Tragedy Near Watervliet Drowns Youth
Troy report of 17 year old William Noyse of Watervliet drowning while skating on the State basin near the Standard Oil works Colonie. He and two companions Sullivan and Sheehan broke through ice. Sullivan and Sheehan were rescued but Noyse disappeared after effort to reach solid ice. Coroner Haswell notified. body not recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
N.Y
Dee
William Noyse
Watervliets
State Basin
Standard Oil Works
Colonie
Sullivan
Sheehan
Noyse
Haswell
Mild In Stockholm Weather Surprise At Christmas
Stockholm reports its mildest Christmas weather in many years with a gentle climate and calm conditions. The report notes unusually warm temperatures and clear skies during the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
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