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Newspaper
Asbury Park Journal
Location
Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1900
Page
4
The article argues Christmas trade in Asbury Park proved optimistic and plentiful. It mocks persistent critics who complain about business and urges cheerful persistence to attract patrons and boost local commerce.
In a Journal communication titled Conservative Progression a Ocean Grove citizen argues against extending the ocean boulevard along Ocean Grove's boundaries. The letter contends the project clashes with the town's Christmas spirit and daily modest life, though it suggests the experience may still lift hearts.
Flemington grocer William H. Hall lies in critical condition after a razor cut led to leg amputation. A large civic funeral for former Congressman J Hurt Brewer is reported in Trenton. Milltown police seek Roger Mullen over a fatal trolley crash involving Miss Ressie Gilliland. In Elizabeth, Corlatmas solitude marks a family dispute over assault charges. Montclair sees the death of 3-year-old Fannie Napier from a house fire injuries. Keyport businessmen organize a bowling club. Matawan and Marlboro contest a domino match with Marlboro leading by two games. Red Bank banks hold 1.2 million dollars in deposits. Spring Lake plans a new 10 thousand dollar banking house. Plainfield reports a gang robbing four houses worth 30 dollars. Jo hn F. Johnson sues for 5 thousand dollars in Newark breach of promise. Ex State Senator Henry S Little praises Cleveland as a top Democrat. Woodbury man Jacob P. Andrews crushed under a threshing machine.
Local lodges and orders hold evening gatherings at various venues. Liberty Temple No 6 meets 7 30, Neptune Ledge No 84 at 8, West Grove Jr O U A M at 5, Corinthian Commandery No 7 at 8, with installation for Asbury Lodge F and A M and Ocean Lodge Belmar planned for tomorrow night. The Belmar Masons have met in Asbury Lodge since a previous fire.
Classified notice notes engraved wedding invitations offered by the journal office. Ad mentions work at Wanimaker prices and invites inquiries for ordering.
An array of Christmas programs across First Presbyterian First Baptist and Methodist Sunday schools featured songs recitals and carols. Hawkins eight sang The Holy City. Gifts included 25 in gold to the pastor and 70 for his wife. Attendance awards and musical numbers highlighted a festive observance with orchestral solos and elaborate decorations.
The Journal offers engraving of names in script on copper plates and prints visiting cards for one dollar with fifty six cents for additions. Visit to see samples.
The author contrasts Swiss and Bavarian farm life with American labor and leisure, noting cows and dogs as laborers, goats climbing for forage, and the value of hard work. He recalls St Bartholomew and reflects on poverty in the United States while praising Swiss industry and forest order. He also cites Bishop Westcott’s Durham salary generosity and notes a rapid growing paulownia in Philadelphia.
A rugged worker cuts grass across rugged terrain. He climbs rope and scrambles on his hands and knees to reach patches of grass clinging to the mountain side. The effort yields about 150 cents in value, sometimes less.
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