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Newspaper

Asbury Park Journal

Location

Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1900

Page

9

Firemen Relief Group Seeks $500 From Braeutigam

Wellington Nutt collector of the Firemen’s Relief Association and foreman of Wesley Engine Co announces legal action against F C Braeutigam to recover a $500 judgment. Braeutigam, once an city insurance broker, is accused of withholding two percent of premiums from insurance written, funds mandated by law. The association already won a judgment but has not collected the money.

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

Heretic Accused of Assault and Battery in Morning Incident

Max Pharfel and Joseph Lewis were involved in an assault case after Pharfel entered a Jewish synagogue late and laughed at Lewis. Lewis was arrested for assault and battery, bail set at 100 dollars, awaiting grand jury action. Pharfel told magistrate Croes of the complaint after the incident and allegedly insulted Lewis for smoking on Saturday.

Max Pharfel Joseph Lewis Croes

Pastors Gifford Leads Year of Growth at First Methodists

Pastor Eli Gifford oversaw a year of growth at the First Methodist Church with a net increase of twenty one members. The New Jersey Conference appointed him as pastor, while the church notes sixty members left for other churches and only two deaths occurred, Weber W. Davis and Melina Barmore. The official board requests his return.

Eli Gifford New Jersey Paside W. Davis Melyina Barmore Gifford

Refused to Distort Hugging Seance Chief Gravatt Actions

Chief of Police Walter T. Gravatt was approached about a visitor in a Springwood avenue home making love to a wife. Gravatt found the wife entertaining several male companions and learning her visitor S had kissed and hugged her with consent. He deemed the matter domestic infelicitus and retired, leaving the couple to settle.

Walter T. Gravatt Springwood Avenue Gravatt

Christmas at Monmouth Memorial Hospital

Twenty seven patients were treated at Monmouth Memorial Hospital on Christmas. Among them James Kelsey of Asbury Park had an appendicitis operation and a Christmas tree in his room with gifts he shared with other children. Other Asbury Park patients listed include William Hurley Kate Sweeney and Mrs Lizzie Voorhees and Mrs Frank Losee in the surgical wards.

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 tally

Canton club and Asbury Council lodge events headline a busy night. Ben Hur tribe elected officers led by Chief Mrs. Elenora McCarty and Captain Robert McCarty with hard working Stradwick family members among the slate. A turkey supper at the United American Mechanics meeting followed, awarding the envelope prize to J W Hurley. Officers named for six months include Councilor Henry Gant and Treasurer Thomas F O'Brien.

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

Mysterious unidentified woman held in Freehold jail

A woman described as insane and nameless is held in Freehold jail for identification after wandering Keyport Atlantic Highlands area. Fragments of conversation hint at the surname Bailey. telephone checks fail to reveal a residence or true identity. She claims to be dead and now an angel, and she is reportedly good looking, of medium height, with dark hair and attire regarded as respectable.

Freehold Bailey Keyport Atlantic Highlands

Community notes from Ocean Grove and Asbury Park

Multiple brief items from Ocean Grove and Asbury Park include fire company happenings, a New Year open house by Washington Fire Company, a talk by Dr. Mingins at the Y M C A Long Branch, local sports with Iroquois of New York vs Oreos of Asbury Park, and holiday visits by residents.

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

Elie Association Reports Receipts and Guests

The Elie Association of Ocean Grove reports through treasurer Elizabeth K. Myere that 73 dollars in cash was received and many food items were donated. Two hundred ninety nine persons were guests of the association at the seashore this season.

Elie Association of Ocean Grove Elizabeth K. Myere

Revival at West Grove M. E. Church Opens Tomorrow

Revival meetings begin at West Grove Methodist Church with a revival love feast at 9 o'clock. Pastor Rev. William Moyer then delivers an inspiration and consecration service at 10 80. Harry Lopez singing evangelist and Mrs Lopez assist Pastor Moyer in the meetings.

West Grove M. E Wiliam Moyer Harry Lopez Singing Evangelista

Justice Ludlow Dies Intestate In New Brunswick

George C. Ludlow, a justice, died intestate in New Brunswick leaving a small estate not worth more than $5,000. His son Charles applied for letters of administration yesterday, was named 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. Pauls M E Church elected officers including President Nelson H Kilmer 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 Opens With Lybrand Reception

Tonight the Grand Avenue Hotel ballroom will be formally opened with a reception to Mr. and Mrs. Lybrand Sr. The room has been decorated with palms and ferns under guest direction. Invitations have been issued.

Grand Avenue Hotel

Funeral for Louise Brown to be held on wedding anniversary

The funeral for 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 for Ladies

The Journal advertises monogram engraving at $2.50 and praca stationery at ten cents a quire. Fine line of correspondence paper available at Ashbury Park. Job printing from The Jonnyax is also offered.

Monogram Journal Praca Ashury Park

Educators Elect Officers for State School Board Association

The New Jersey State School Board Association yesterday elected officers. President is St. John McCutcheon of Plainfield, first vice president H. Brew ater Willie of New Brunswick, second vice president Abram T. Morris of Lyona Farm, third vice president G. H. Osgood of Atlantic City, and secretary treasurer J. Brognard Betts of 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 Veterans in Weir's Restaurant

John A. Borden commander of C. K. Hall Pont G. A. R. says Asbury Park is the only Monmouth County town not holding an annual veterans dinner. He has arranged four banquets to honor the old soldiers at Weir's restaurant soon.

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

Festival of the Catholic Sunday School Christmas Event

The Sunday school of the Church of the Holy Spirit will stage a Christmas festival on New Year’s night in Educational Hall. Miss Puncoast of Fifth Avenue is assisting in the management and organizing the event.

Church of the Holy Spirit Mies Fifth Avenue

Engraved New Year Cards and Formal Call Etiquette

Fragmentary OCR notes describe engraved New Year cards and proper form for formal calls. It mentions leaving a card with the hostess and hints at an order for engraved items with a price reference of fifty yards and one dollar.

Thirteen in Class of 1901 at Matasquan School

The Matasquan school class of 1901 loses two members to illness Nellie Poland and Milas Clarissa Morton withdraws for illness Ernest Morton is briefly injured but expected to resume next week the class then sits with thirteen members

Matasquan School Nellie Poland Milas Clarissa Morton Ernest Morton

Vital Statistics adopt Bertillon death classification in New Jersey

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 must file monthly statements of all marriages births and deaths by the 15th of each month.

Bureau of Vital Statistics of New Jersey Board of Health

Old swindler warns soldiers in New Jersey tale

An alert warns old soldiers to beware a traveling swindler in this state selling a book and a pension certificate claiming to aid wives after a husband’s death. He demands $1 down and $2 on delivery. John Amer of New Brunswick, longtime Ocean Grove summer resident and 92, dies. he was a Methodist for over sixty years.

John Amer New Brunswick Ocean Grove Methodist Church

English Pickles and Bouillon Advertised at Assignee Store

A fragment lists a 44 gallon bottle of English mixed pickles at 22 cents, Burnham's Clam Bouillon at 0.08, two cans Condensed Milk, and a pint bottle of Cataup, described as English Plu Puddi, offered at the Assignee's Oceati Palace store.

Burnham Oceati Palace

Oreos Athletic Club Holds Third Anniversary Dance

About 150 friends attended the Oreos Athletic Club anniversary dance at the Brighton last evening. The event ran from 9 PM to 2 AM with a substitute waltz replacing the grand march. The program honored football basketball and bowling members, with cards and social chats alongside continuous refreshments as a complimentary reception.

Oreos Athletic Club Brighton

Nine New Cottages Furnished For Reservation Project

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 plans to travel to Grand Rapids, Michigan on January 15 to select furniture for the cottages.

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

Repeat Xmas Music By Special Request at First Presbyterian

The First Presbyterian Church choir will repeat Christmas music tomorrow. Soloists include soprano Misa Beulah Reed and contralto Mrs. W. T. Hubbard bird, tenor Frank A Hunt, bass Misa Eleanor Lance on violin with Milas Jensie Vanderveer as organist and director. Morning program features Joy to the World Just as I Am We Would See Jesus The Holy City with Frank Hunt solo. Evening program includes Hark the Herald Angels Sing Bethlehem Angels from the Realms of Glory The Christ Child with violin obligato by Miss Lance and Reed. 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 Shown by West Park

West Park M. E. Sunday school presented At Santa Claus House Thursday night. Prof. T Williams Pearman Rev. G. E. Hancock and Mrs. Reitz led the entertainment with Arthur Rogers as Santa Claus and others including Frank Steelman Dora Johnson Allen Taggart Olia Hancock and Minnie Cawman in leading roles.

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 Leg Gangrene

John J Perrine of Monroe township near Freehold died Thursday from gangrene in his leg aged 81. He injured the leg about fifty five years ago and later suffered recurring trouble before mortification set in and could not be checked by doctors.

John J. Perrine Monroe Township Freehold Perrine

Educating the Young to the Hospitable In St Paul’s Sunday School

Miss Nelle and Carrie Filan, teachers in St Paul’s Sunday school, hosted their classes last evening. In Ocean Grove refreshments were served and each child received a substantial present as a keepsake.

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

Meeks Couple Host New Year’s Day Gathering

Mr and Mrs William L Meeks of Sewall Avenue and Bond Street entertain on New Year’s Day with guests including Mr and Mrs W C Adams and daughter Edna of Brooklyn, 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 Offered by The Journal

The Journal will engrave your autograph on a copper plate and print fifty fae Bristol cards for two dollars with immediate possession. Each additional fifty cards cost sixty cents. Advertisement for winter parties. House at 508 Main Street, Indy, M. M. Crosbie.

M. M. Crosbie Main

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Mattison Avenue Pou Braeutigam Gollsctor Nutt Joseph Lewis Max ‘Phartel Pastor Gifford Hospital News Jamies Kelsey Asbury Perks Leroy Godfrey Oreos Philadelphia Joseph V. D. Mershon Mgr. Mershon Teller Monmouth Trust and Safe Deposit Company L. E. Dare New-York 5. F.hazelrigg Hazelrigg Atlantic Coast Electric Railway Company Youngstown A. Boller Kenesaw West 103Rd Street John J. Smith Washington Fire Company Captain Smith 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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