29 Dec 1877
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Newspaper
Asbury Park Journal
Location
Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1877
Page
1
The garbled text cites treasury figures and tax policy notes, plus numerous land transfers and property dealings. It references Madison, Red Bank, Holmdel, Wall, and Eatontown, listing buyers, sellers, and acreages amid a broader discussion of government revenues and educational aims.
A garbled telegram from Bogota quotes a Turkish prisoner and states possible aid offers. Astivians and Laakovats debate consular privileges as a union proposal surfaces. Russian forces under General Komaroff report attacks with unclear casualty figures amid southwest movements.
Obituary and news notes from Trenton recount Dr. James B. Coleman’s death and various local affairs. Mentions include Walter Bartlett surrender and $38,000 defalcation, Henry E. Von Eida’s sentence, Roebling’s bridge contract, and other incidents across New Jersey.
The Fomouth County Surrogate's Office lists wills admitted to probate from November 2 to December 20, 1877. Executors include George L. Mot Rows and William H. De Wolf with Harriett and Isaac Venable administrations noted. Names such as William B. Gravatt, Hannah Sebelle Gravatt, and others appear in related notices and probate actions.
The Church Missionary Society sent thirteen new missionaries to Africa India and Japan. A United Presbyterian Commission studies Westminster oppression of faith for potential revision. Moody’s Providence meetings draw large crowds while the Providence Press praises his brevity. A Methodist pastoral address urges Christian obligation stronger faith temperance and charitable giving. Caldwell New Jersey Presbyterian church raises 41050 debt relief with Roswell Smith and David Campbell aiding a long Sunday drive ending at six o'clock.
Gov. Parker states Theo W. Morris for Mrs. Mary Ann Schenck widow executrix offers a battlefield site on her farm. The proposed triangle of land sits with roads on all sides and would command the ground near the Heights of Freedom. The monument would be visible from both sides as the British army moved toward Middletown on the battle morning.
Fromy the Maymouth reports division over debt relief for a Baptist house of worship led by Prof. Jacobus and Dr Villers while rail depot removal near Main Street promises increased local trade. Diphtheria spikes near Point Pleasant as families suffer. Justice Swayne plans a cottage at Monmouth Beach. revival meetings occur at Mechanicsville M E Church.
Last Sabbath morning Rev W T Abbott preached on unbelief at St Pauls M E Church. Evening service led by Mr D H Wyskoff featured varied format with readings from Luke 24 and multiple speakers, ending with active testimonies and exhortations. Abbott announced a similar worship format for next Sunday.
The Baptist service was led by Rev Mr Randolph from the Methodist Conference of Wisconsin during his winter stay in Ocean Gravy. He preached on faith hope and charity citing First Corinthians chapter 18 verse the greatest is charity. His discourse was delivered ably with notable illustrations and a reference to a valuable ring symbolizing faith and love.
The pastor spoke Sunday evening on the influence of women within the home and church. Using Proverbs 31:20 as text, he highlighted women’s care for the needy, guidance of children, and duties in visiting the sick and aiding the poor. He urged steadfast Christian living and reverence for God’s ways.
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