First Avenues Delayed Improvements and Fire Safety Moves
City council discusses delayed First avenue improvements, water leaks, and new fire escapes. Water superintendent to canvass homes for leaks. fire units and underground wires reviewed. sign for Neptune engine house approved. adjourned to two weeks for Lincoln's birthday holiday.
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First Avenue
Kroeh and
Kirkbride
Bradley
Mr. Harvey
Burroughs
W.E. Bedell
Schneider
Wealey
Windsor Hotel
Asbury Avenue
Emory Street
Charles J. Beegle
Permirasion
Sixth Avenue
Emory
L. Bartholomew
New York &New Jersey Telephone Company
Keator
Firet Avenue
Appleby
First Ave— Nue
Fira
E. P. Benjamin
Allenhuret
Fourth Avenue
Bond Street
E. H. Wilcox
Martin
Council
J. Keator
Messie
Ovter Smith
Couneil
Aoc
Lincoln
Remodeling the Library in Grand and First Aves
Library trustees met in the Council room to review remodeling plans for the Grand and First Avenues building. Presiding was N E Buchan with Dr Mitchell Principal J M Ralston and R A Tusting of the school board present. Brouse and Arend prepared plans and a bid process was discussed including local builders and contractors. The project includes painting and other updates.
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Grand
First Avenues
N. E. Buchan
Dr. Mitchell
J. M. Ralston
R. A. Tusting
Brouse & Arend
Society Ladies In Cork Benefit Show At Opera House
Ashbury Park society ladies under Mrs Plor ence M Wallace announce a charity show next Thursday evening at the Opera House. Proceeds go to Memorial Hospital. Wallace, a veteran organizer, promises a lively program with local jokes pretty dancing popular songs and several new features expected to please.
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Ashbury Park
Plorence M. Wallace
Opera House
Memorial Hospital
Week's Accidents Include Fatal Drowning and Narrow Ice Rescue
The week brought a fisherman's death when John Pyle, 25, drowned after a capsized sailboat off Avon. Walter Wright survived, aided by Fred Vannote and crew. Coroner permits funeral at Bradley Beach. Separate ice rescues saved two boys, Albert Woolley and Oscar Morgan, near Ocean Grove after breaking through Wesley Lake ice. rapid response and hospital care followed. Dr. Kinmouth, Dr. Upham, and others attended the injured in rapid sequence.
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John
Pyle
Avon
Walter Wright
Wright
Bradley Beach
Herbert
M. E. Church
Mt. Prospect Cemetery
Sexon
Wesley Lake
Albert Woolley
Thamas K.worllay
Mc Carmel Way
Ocean Grove
Oscar Morgan
Taille Morgan
Ocean
James Mack
Johnson
Morgan
Woolley
BH. B. Daniel
Dra’ Kinmonth
F. F. Coleman
Creditors Protest Over Alleged Asset Transfer
Creditors meeting to be held in Freehold to challenge payments said to transfer Brnoudghim s property to his wife amid an alleged scheme to defraud, with Dr H S Kinmonth among endorsers and Frederick Parker awaiting Referendum week proceedings.
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F. C. Brnoudghim
Frederick Parker
Asbury Park
Penches
Erpenkigaas
H. 8
Kinmonth
Bracutigam
Dr. Ktomonth
Brasutigam
New Jersey's Brave Admiral Honored in Senate Action
Senator Ketcham presented a resolution to the State Senate on Tuesday praising Admiral Sampson, a New Jersey resident, for glorious achievements and calling for an award in the name of the people. A joint committee was named to work with the House to obtain the sword.
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Ketcham
State Senate
Admira Sampson
New Jersey
House
Half pay for the mayor resolution heads to council
Councilman Appleby introduces a measure to cut the mayor’s salary to $250 annually after April 123. He argues the office is honorary and economy is warranted. Dr. Wilbur and Dr. Keator favor cautious action. Mayor Ten Broeck may veto, saying the current board cannot bind future successors.
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Appleby
Wilbur
Nasmuch
Coynell
Keator
Harvey
Dlecussion
Ten Broeck
Bowling Championship Battles in Cold Red Bank Night
Asbury Park bowllers struggled in a bitter cold trip to Red Bank losing all three games while Atlantic Highlands and Long Branch split two of three at Long Branch. Scores stayed near amateur level as unfamiliar alleys hindered the Park team. Females’ attendance energized players and is welcomed at future matches. Next Thursday the return games are set at Long Branch City with Bank visits to Asbury Park on the 14th. A separate Ocean Palace vs Weir’s team banquet followed a recent clubhouse event.
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Red Bank
Asbury Park
Atlantic Highlands
Long Branch
Long Branch City
Wheelmen'a
Fisher
Park Boys
Hubbard
Océan Palace
J. R. Weir, Jr
Weir
Sewer Franchise Awaits Action After New York Talks
Township Committee plans a February 11 vote on a sewer franchise granting Sanitary Sewer and Sewage Utility Co. mains rights through township streets. A New York conference with company officials is set to resolve details, while Dr. Henry Mitchell urges municipal control and cautions about private sewage systems.
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New—York
Henry Mitchell
State Board of Health
Trials of Krag rifles on iron plates in Porto Rico
A test by A I Phillips of the First Regiment Engineer Corps and others shows Krag Jorgenson and Springfield rifles firing at iron plates from 20 feet. Krag rounds penetrate thicker iron pieces, while a lead Springfield round leaves only discolored marks. Trials occur on Wednesday morning and afternoon, with plates displayed at Mattison Avenue Pharmacy.
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U. S. Duplin Tae
Porto Rico
A. I. Phillips
Engineer Corps
Phillipa
Phillips
Krag
Mattison Avenue
Ocean Grove Publishing Co Incorporation Plans Bank on Finance
Ocean Grove Publishing Co was incorporated at Trenton with capital of 60000 split as 30000 preferred stock and 20000 common stock. Preferred stock pays 8 percent. Incorporators are Wm H Beagle Tallie Morgan John E Quinn W H Hamilton and L B Baegle all of Ocean Grove. The firm plans larger facilities and will sell some preferred stock to raise funds for improvements.
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Ocean Grove Publishing Co
Trenton
Ocean Grove J'imea
Record
W. H. Ae
N.the Ear
Tallia Morgan
Wm. H. Beagle
Tallie Morgan
John E. Quinn
L. B. Baegle
Sll
Ocean Grove
Camp Regiments Await Muster Date in Athens
The Third Regiment remains at Athens Georgia with a tentative muster date of Saturday February 11 amid uncertainty. Freehold and Camden companies plan a special train to depart as soon after muster becomes possible. Company A may follow on the same train while others head south then return by steamer from Charleston or Savannah to New York.
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Athens
Freehold
Camden
Charleston
Savannah
New York
Real Estate Shortage Lifts Rents in Agbury Park
In Cemanid the demand for Agbury Park houses exceeds supply as six to a dozen applicants chase each property. Rents have risen slightly and some bidders pay above asking prices to secure a fit. Agents expect summer rentals to rise by about fifty percent from last year as inquiries flood in. Two large boarding houses were leased this week at better rates, and leases for summer cottages are anticipated soon. City residents should secure rentals early to avoid June or July clashes.
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Agbury Park
Building Loan Report Highlights Asbury Park Association Growth
The Asbury Park Building and Loan Association marks twenty five years, has matured fifteen stock series, and plans to redeem shares at $200 per series. The report notes assets around half a million and about three hundred thousand dollars spent on matured abatements. The following statement is from the report.
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Asbury Park Building and Loan Association
New State Librarian Named Henry C. Buchanan
Morrisa St. Hamilton retires after fifteen years as State Librarian and is succeeded by Henry C. Buchanan, editor at the State Gazette. Several candidates sought the post, including L. & Watson of Ocean Grove, once Sergeant at Arms of the Assembly.
Law League plans annual meeting at Asbury Park
Information from Councilman Harvey notes the Commercial Law League of America will hold its annual meeting at Asbury Park in July. The league organ asserts Asbury Park gains prominence and urges members to prepare for a lively summer. The January Bulletin features a piece on the convention city.
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Harvey
Commercial Law League of ‘Atmericac
Asbury Park
Bullstin
Neptune Prohibitionists elect new leadership in town meeting
Prohibition League of Neptune Township held a Saturday meeting at Charles Rogers residence Brailley Beach. Rav. W L Ruswell Ocean Grove was reelected president with vice presidents and officers named including JH Hawxhurst Charles Rogers O B Bird MD Rev W I Gill Jacob Stiles John H Shotwell MD. Business meetings set for first Friday each month. Union meetings to resume at Reachup Mission after revival conclude.
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Prohibition League
Neptuné Township
Charles Rogers
Brailley Beach
W. L. Ruswell
Ocean Grove
JH. Hawxhurst
D.D
Charles. Rogers
O. B. Bird
W. I. Gill
Jacob Stiles
John H. Shotwell
O. B
Treat Objects To City Water Hydrants Dispute
Former Water Commissioner George W Treat testified before the City Council accusing the council of mismanagement and saying the hydrants on South Main Street were part of a prior agreement with landowners. City lawyer Hawkins argued the 1884 law gave power to condemn land for water works and recommended withdrawing the $1000 bid to Township Committees as suits for permanent injunction appear likely.
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South Main Street
Treat
George W. Treat
Township Comiutes
Hawkins
Ikewise
Water Department
Maine Street
Trent
City Council
Mr. Trant
Bava-Amarted
Eman
Bne -Beee-Parhatrataa
Water Board
Comini
Ocean Grove
Hawking
Appleby
Southern Travel in Florida Sees Heavy Season Start
Predictions of unusually heavy tourist travel to Florida appear fulfilled as steamships and limited trains run at full capacity. Clyde steamers to Jacksonville are full with passengers sleeping on sofas and mattresses in cabins. the St Johns River boats also report crowded trips with floor berths needed. Jacksonville hotels report brisk business despite an early season.
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Florida
Jacksonville
Real Estate Transfers and Wording of Several Lot Sales
Public record brief lists transfers of multiple parcels in Ouran Grove Prospect and Wall Townships. Names include Foutus Warn Expina Janee ABBUBY PARE James A Bradley to J Lyje Kinmonth and L.Dinwiddle et al to Lula A Burton X. Several small parcels trade hands for modest sums.
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Foutus Warn
Expina Janee
James
A Bradley
J. Lyje Kinmonth
Lot
Corn L.dinwiddle
Lula A. Burton
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