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Newspaper

Asbury Park Journal

Location

Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1900

Page

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Firemen Relief Group Seeks $500 From Braeutigam

Wellington Nutt collector of the Firemen's Relief Association and foreman of Wesley Engine Co has been authorized to file legal action against F C Braeutigam to recover a $500 judgment. Braeutigam, once an insurance broker, allegedly did not turn over two percent of premiums from insured business as required by law. Braeutigam was sued and a judgment obtained but money not yet collected. Nutt aims to enforce the statute to the letter.

Wellington Nutt Firemen's Relief Association Wesley Engine Company F.C Braoutigam Nutt

Heretic arrest and synagogue incident reported

Max Pharfel and Joseph Lewis faced charges after an early morning assault and battery. Lewis was held on $100 bail awaiting grand jury action after a confrontation at a Jewish synagogue where Pharfel accused him of insubordination and sparked a clash resulting in a facial cut. Pharfel appeared before Magistrate Croes to file a complaint.

Max Pharfel Joseph Lewis Croes

Pastor Gifford's Successful Year at First Methodist Church

The church reports a net increase of twenty one members in the year under Rev Eli Gifford after his appointment by the New Jersey Conference. Two deaths are noted, Walter W Davis and Melyina Barmore, while sixty members were lost mainly due to transfers to other churches. The official board asks for Pastor Gifford's return.

Eli Gifford New Jersey Paside W. Davis Melyina Barmore Gifford

Refused to Distort Hugging Seance Chief Gravatt Acts

Chief of Police Walter T Gravatt was asked to remove a visitor from a Springwood avenue home after a husband accused his wife of infidelity. Gravatt found the wife entertaining several male companions and said the visitor S had kissed and hugged her with consent. He chose to retire and let the couple resolve their differences.

Walter T. Gravatt Springwood Avenue Gravatt

Christmas at Monmouth Memorial Hospital Touches Asbury Park Children

Twenty seven patients remained under treatment at Monmouth Memorial Hospital on Christmas Day including six and a half dozen children cheered by Santa Claus. James Kelsey of Asbury Park, recently operated for appendicitis, had a Christmas tree in his room and shared gifts with other youngsters. Also listed were William Hurley in the surgical ward Kate Sweeney in the surgical ward and Mrs Lizzie Voorhees and Mrs Frank Losee in the surgical ward.

Monmouth Mermorial Hospital Santa Claug James Kelsey Asbury Park Asbury Parkers William Hurley Lizzie Voorhees Kate Sweeney Frank Losee

Ben Hur Lodge Elects Officers in Semi annual Ballot

Canton Atlantic I C C Fy Park hosts monthly meetings starting January 17. Ben Hur lodge held its semi annual election naming officers led by Chief Mrs. Elenora McCarty and Captain Robert McCarty. Asbury Council O U A M awarded a turkey supper to attendees with J W Hurley receiving envelope marked turkey. Officers elected include Councilor Henry P Gant Vice Councilor Joseph Bassett and others to serve six months.

Canton ’Atlantic I. C. C. Fy Park Mgethiiga Sn Baimonides Court Tribe ‘of W. D. Bedell James Stradwick Inner Gate Sarah Rose Outer Gate 8Rah Hudson Asbury Council Order of United American Mechanics Joseph R. Weir Turkey J.W. Hurley Henry. P. Gant Joseph Bassett Arthur Chambérlain

Strange woman held on identity case in Freehold jail

A disturbed woman, unable to provide a name, is held in Freehold jail for identification after wandering the town. Fragments of conversation suggest she may be Bailey and once lived in Keyport or Atlantic Highlands, but calls herself an angel and says she died long ago. She is described as good looking, medium height, thin, with dark hair and a respectable dress.

Freehold Bailey Keyport Atlantic Highlands

Ocean Grove Busy Holiday Week In Local Notes

New Years open house at Washington Fire Company of Ocean Grove with Dr George J Mingins addressing the Y M C A of Long Branch. Leroy Godfrey of the Oreos spent a fortnight in Philadelphia and the Iroquois visit the Oreas in Asbury Park tonight. A baby girl was born to Joseph V D Mershon in Ocean Grove. Ocean Grove Asbury Park Choral Union hosted a card social with music. John J Smith, veteran fireman, received a fur hat gloves and cigars as Christmas gift from Washington Fire Company.

Washington Fire Company of Oceana George J. Mingins Y. M Long Branch Mica Mary Porter Beegle Teachers’ College New York Ocean Grove Evangelist Yatman Ocean’ Grove Dundon Ontario Central Hall Oreas Asbury Park Joseph V. D. Mershon Mgr. Mershon Teller Monmouth Trust and Safe Deposit Company L. E. Dare New-York Asbury Grand Avenue Hotel 5. F.hazelrigg Hazelrigg Atlantic Coast Electric Railway Company Youngstown John J. Smith Washington Fire Company Captain Smith

Elie Association Reports Low Cost Seaside Access

The Elie Association of Ocean Grove reports via treasurer Elizabeth K Myere that 73 dollars were received and many food donations were given. Two hundred ninety nine persons were guests of the association.

Elie Association of Ocean Grove Elizabeth K. Myere

Revival Opens at West Grove M. E. Church Tomorrow

Revival meetings begin tomorrow at West Grove M. E. Church with a revival love feast at 9 o'clock. Pastor Rev. William Moyer delivers the sermon at 10:30 and leads the inspiration and consecration service. Harry Lopez assisting as singing evangelist with Mr Moyer in the meetings.

West Grove M. E Wiliam Moyer Harry Lopez Singing Evangelista

Justice Ludlow Dies Intestate In New Brunswick

The late Justice George C. Ludlow left no will. His son Charles Ludlow filed for letters of administration yesterday. He stated the estate is very small, not exceeding $5,000. Charles Ludlow was appointed administrator and qualified by posting a $10,000 bond.

Justice Ludlow George C.ludlow New Brunswick Charles Charles Ludlow

Ocean Grove Epworthians Elect Officers

Ocean Grove Epworth League of St Paul's M E Church elected officers including President Nelson H Kilmer and vice presidents Mrs OC Walton Mrs Lawrence E Rogere Ira Ferris and Augusta Miller Treasurer Miss Anna Asay and Secretary Mrs Elom Margerum.

Ocean Grove Epworthians Epworth*League of St. Paul’s M Nelson H. Kilmer Walton Lawrence E. Rogere Ira Ferris Augusta Miller Misa Anna Asay

Grand Avenue Hotel Ballroom Hosts Lybrand Reception

The Grand Avenue Hotel ballroom will formally open tonight with a reception honoring Mr. and Mrs. Lybrand Sr. The room is richly decorated with palms and ferns under guest direction. Invitations have been issued for the event.

Grand Avenue Hotel

Burial for Louise Brown on Wedding Anniversary

The funeral of Mrs Louise Brown who died yesterday will be held Monday at 1 p.m. from her residence on Lake Avenue Ocean Grove. Monday marks the couple’s wedding anniversary.

Louise Brown Lake Avenue Ocean Grove Mrs. Brown

Monogram Stationery Offers Christmas Presents and Engraving

Monogram Stationery promotes its best Christmas presents for a lady and notes The Journal will engrave any monogram for 2.50 and practice stationery selling at ten cents a quire. Fine line of correspondence paper at Ashbury Park advertised by Adv. The Journal for job printing.

Monogram Journal Praca Ashury Park

Educators Elect Officers

The New Jersey State School Board Association yesterday elected officers. President St John McCutcheon Plainfield first vice president H Brew ater Willie New Brunswick second vice president Abram T Morris Lyona Farm third vice president G H Osgood Atlantic City secretary and treasurer J Brognard Betts Trenton.

New Jersey State School Board Association St. John McCutcheon Plainfield H. Brewater Willie New Brunswick Abram T. Morris Lyona Farm G. H. Osgood Atlantic City J. Brognard Betts Trenton

Banquet Planned for Monmouth County Veterans

John A. Borden commander of C K Hall Post plans for four veteran banquets in Weir's restaurant after noting Borden that Asbury Park in Monmouth County currently avoids annual dinners and receptions for old soldiers.

John A. Borden C.K. Hall Pont G. A. R. Asbury Park Monmouth County

Festival of the Catholic Sunday School Christmas Festival

The Church of the Holy Spirit Sunday school plans a Christmas festival on New Year’s night in Educational Hall. Miss Puncoast of Fifth Avenue will assist in the event under the management of the leadership, inviting attendees to celebrate the season.

Church of the Holy Spirit Mies Fifth Avenue

Engraved New Year Cards and Call Etiquette

Fragmentary note discusses engraved New Year cards and formal calls. It mentions leaving a card with the hostess, correct form using that, and an order prompt. The text includes stray numbers and a drift of an ad style reference.

Thirteen Members in 1901 Matasquan Class Faces Withdrawals

The Matasquan school class of 1901 loses members to illness. Nellie Poland withdrew first, followed by Milas and Clarissa Morton. Ernest Morton was briefly feared injured but expected to resume next week.

Matasquan School Nellie Poland Milas Clarissa Morton Ernest Morton

Vital Statistics adopt Bertillon death classification

Beginning next Tuesday the Bertillon classification of deaths will be adopted by the Bureau of Vital Statistics of New Jersey. Clerks or registers of every city borough town county and board of health are required to make monthly statements of all marriages births and deaths on or before the 15th day of each month.

Bureau of Vital Statistics of New Jersey Board of Health

Old soldier swindler warns of pension scam in state

The article warns veterans about a traveling swindler offering a book and a certificate to ease wives’ pensions after death. He asks $1 down and $2 on delivery. It mentions John Amer of New Brunswick, a long time Ocean Grove summer resident, who died aged 92 after eighty years in the Methodist Church.

John Amer New Brunswick Ocean Grove Methodist Church

English Pickles and Condensed Milk Sale Notice

An assignee's notice lists ready for sale items at Oceati Palace including English mixed pickles in 44 gallon bottles, Burnham's Clam Bouillon priced at 0.08, two cans Condensed Milk, and Pint bottle Cataup with assorted groceries at the Assignee's Store for public sale.

Burnham Oceati Palace

Oreos Athletic Club Holds Third Anniversary Dance

The Oreos Athletic Club celebrated its third anniversary with a Brighton reception last evening drawing about 150 friends. Attendees praised the event as one of the season’s finest. the grand march was replaced by a waltz and dancing ran from 9 pm to 2 am. The program honored football basketball and bowling members while card games and social chats filled remaining time. Refreshments were served throughout as a complimentary gesture to supporters.

Oreos Athletic Club Brighton

Long Branch Cottages to be Furnished by Steinbach

Nate Salsbury's nine cottages on "The Reservation" in Long Branch near completion will be furnished by Jacob Steinbach, a Long Branch merchant who bid lowest. Steinbach will depart Tuesday January 15 for Grand Rapids Michigan to select the furniture.

Salebury Jacob Steinbach Nate Salsbury Long Branch Gotham Steinbach Grand Rapids Mich

Repeat Xmas Music by First Presbyterian Choir

The choir of First Presbyterian Church will repeat Christmas music tomorrow including Joy to the World Just as I Am We Would See Jesus The Holy City with Frank Hunt solo In the evening the anthems include Hark the Herald Angels Sing Bethlehem Angels from the Realms of Glory The Christ Child with violin by Miss Lance and solos by Mr Martin The Lord is My Shepherd sung by Miss Reed and Mrs Hubbard

First Presbyterian Church Misa Beulah Reed W. T. Hubbird H. Blake Martin Frank A. ‘Hunt Misa Eleanor Lance Ia Milas - Jensie Vanderveer Jeans Holy City Frank Hunt Herald Angels Stag Bethlehem Christ Child Mr. Martin Miss Lance Miss Reed Mrs. Hubbard

Visit to Santa Claus' Home Cantata Presented by West Park M E

A Sunday school event titled At Santa Claus' House was well rendered by West Park M E with Prof T Williams Pearman Rev G E Hancock and others in charge. Arthur Rogers played Santa Claus as several leading roles were performed by Frank Steelman Dora Johnson Allen Taggart Olia Hancock and Minnie Cawman.

Santa Claus West Park M. E T. Williams Pearman G. E. Hancock Fred. Reitz Dors Johnson Arthur Rogers Frank Steelman Dora Johnson Allen Taggart Olia Hancock Minnie Cawman

Aged Mr Perrine Dies After Gangrene Of Leg

John J Perrine 81, wealthy Monroe township resident near Freehold, died Thursday from gangrene in his leg. Injured about fifty five years ago above the ankle, the wound partly healed then but troubled him at times. Recently mortification set in and doctors could not halt its progress.

John J. Perrine Monroe Township Freehold Perrine

Educating the Young to the Hospitable in Ocean Grove

Miss Nelle and Miss Carrie Filan teachers in St Pauls Sunday school entertained their classes last evening at their home in Ocean Grove. Refreshments were served and each child received a substantial present as a lasting remembrance.

Missges Nelle Carrie ‘Filan St. Paul's Ocean Grove

Meeks Couple Hosts New Year Entertainment

Mr and Mrs William L Meeke of Sewall Avenue and Bond Street will entertain on New Year's Day with guests including Mr and Mrs W C Adams and daughter Edna C V Bolles and J Valreidel of Brooklyn Jr Frank Cobb George C Ornierol and E C Bolles of Asbury Park.

William L. Meeke Sewall Avenue Bond Street Edna C. V. Bolles J. Valreidel Brooklyn Frank Cobb George C. Ornierol E. C. Bolles Asbury Park

Autograph on Cards for Parties at Crosbie’s Houses

The Journal offers engraving of your autograph on copper plates and prints fifty fae bristol cards for two dollars with extra sets at sixty cents per fifty. Immediate possession and winter party readiness advertised. House of six rooms listed at 508 Main Street, Indy.

M. M. Crosbie Main

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Mattison Avenue Pou Braeutigam Gollsctor Nutt Joseph Lewis Max ‘Phartel Pastor Gifford Hospital News Jamies Kelsey Perks Leroy Godfrey Oreos Philadelphia A. Boller Kenesaw West 103Rd Street Elie Association West Grove M. E. Church John F. Seger Cookman Avenue W. Con Twining Vansant Monmouth Hattleen Ave Bong Street Mrs. Sill Vital Statistics Mr. Perrine Mr. and Mrs. Meeks R. A. Tusting Deal Bond St Nie M. BE. Teitelbaus P. O. Bradley Beach Peter Bath First Avenue Rock Bottom McCabe’s “Am Low Pica Criney Geese Sporting Harry A. Borden Cor. Bond
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