Asbury Park Council Hears on Water Works Upgrades
Borough officers weigh details of the Githens tract for a new water supply site and approve a $4100 contract for an Ingersoll Sargeant air compressor. Council discusses contracts, poor fund limits, and benevolence programs while commemorating a birthday party at the Imperial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Park
John A. Githens
Ten Broeck
Wincur
Kirkbride
Harvey
Keator
Hawkins
Githens
Rogers
Sloan
Ingersoll Sargeant Company
Water Board
J. S. Cassin
Ingersoll-Sargeant Compremor
Treat
Geo
Cassin
Jacob Doll, Jr
Asbury. Park Line
Steinbach
McNaul Company
A. A. Taylor
Marshal Smith
John G. White
Neptune Engine Company
Library Square
Prest Roberts Dead A Great Financier and Railroad Leader
George Brooke Roberts president of the Pennsylvania Railroad died last Saturday at his home near Philadelphia from heart failure aggravated by indigestion. For decades he led the system through expansions and cost cuts, while his death triggers a leadership shuffle with Frank Thomson named president and other vice presidents reassigned or considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brooke Roberts
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Philadelphia
Roberta
New England
Roberts
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ferryboute
Mr. Roberts
Samuel Vaughn Merrick
William ©. Patterson
J. Edgar Thomson
Alleghany Mountain
Thomas A. Scott
New York
Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad
Pipe Broad Street
Proviser Toherta
Grinly
York Central
Altimore & Ohio Railroad
Penneylvania Railroad
Amore
Norylvania
Oberts
Joint Traffic Association
Bobsrta
Frank Thommon
George B. Roberts
Thomson
Mr. Thomson
Green
Pugh
Prevost
William A. Pats
Tom
Samuel Bea
Eclipse Net Spectacular and Construction Update
The 1807 annular eclipse drew naked eye views with a fiery red sun and clouds blocking the display. A July 29 morning eclipse is forecast if weather permits. Workers dug trenches for piling as funds cover a building project costing over 150 000 with plans for a water bath in the structure.
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Oun
Bicycles as Baggage Stirring Railway Bill Debate
The hearing by the Howse Railroads Committee on a Bicycle Baggage bill adjourned to February 17 at the request of Erie Railroad attorney Allen and William H. Vredenburgh of the Pennsylvania. C Frankls, Chief Consul of the New Jersey division of the League of American Wheelmen, led the argument with a pamphlet urging bicycles be treated as baggage and carried at reduced rates. He cited New Jersey and 100 states carrying bicycles free or at passenger rates, noting disparities in pricing between wheelmen and passenger baggage and urging fair treatment and space efficiency. The committee allowed a reply period for railroads and wheelmen and did not rule on the bill.
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Fee
Howse, Railroads Committee
Allen
Erie Railroad
William H. Vredenburgh
Pennsylvania
C. Frankls
New Jersey
League of American Wheelmen
Conwa Kircker
Buttis
Missouri Pacific Railroad
New York
Rhode Island
Ohio
Coneu Kircker
Paterson
Fair View
Consul i
Herbert W. Knight
Prosecution fears as corset agent vanishes from Asbury Park
Mrs. Salter, a corset agent who collected hundreds of dollars in Asbury Park and nearby towns without delivering goods, disappeared after being held for grand jury action. She claimed divine aid and fled after bail refused. Officers pursued to Red Bank and found her ill in bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salter
Asbury Park
Frank Stryker
Mrs. Salter
Red Bank
Hulick
Stryker
Real Estate Activity in Asbury Park and Ocean Grove
D C Covert sold Winsor property on Second avenue beside First Presbyterian Church to J J Jefferson of New York who plans tearing down and rebuilding it as a guest property. Miss Mary Brown sold her Hevk street residence to B W Sooy of Tuckerton who will make it his permanent home. Covert also leased several Asbury Park residences to yearly tenants and rented Ocean Avenue House Beach View Hunter Cottage East View House and St Elmo for the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C
Asbury Park
Ocean Avenue House
Beach View
Hunter Cottage
East View House
St. Elmo
Ocean Grove
Patterson Resigns As Sergeant-at-Arms Amid Bribery Charges
J Frank Patterson steps down from the Monmouth county courts sergeant at arms post amid bribery accusations raised by a Red Bant keeper. Ex Judge Charles Mor rie of Long Branch is named his successor. Patterson plans to move to Hoboken once the matter is settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Patterson
Monmouth County Courts
Charles Morrie
Long Branch
Mr. Patterson
Hoboken
Local Notes Highlight Church, Industry and Transport Shifts
Red Bank leaders report gains in religion and utilities as Rev. F. R. Harbaugh resigns due to health while electric lighting could replace gas in Keyport. Regional business widens with railway power plans, trolley expansion, and property sales in Matawan and Eatontown.
Bradley Beach Postmaster Seeks Reappointment
Bradley Beach postmaster W. J. Paynter seeks reappointment by securing signatures from 160 of 180 voters in the borough. He has the endorsement of all Mayor and Council members and will forward his petition to Congressman Howell for support in the appointment process. Bradley Beach is a fourth class office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Paynter
Bradley Beach
Paynter
Howell
Rollef Association Reports Big Surplus Assets
The Firemen's Rollef Association of As bury Park shows total assets of 11350.50 with 3550.50 cash in bank and 96000 in water bonds at five percent interest plus 1800 in mortgages. Funds come from foreign insurance companies required to remit a share of premiums. a proposed bill to divert this revenue to the school fund was opposed and not advanced in the Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firemen's Rollef Association of
Asbury Park
Local notes on church call and travels across Florida
Assistant Postmaster W F LeRoy is home ill for three days. Rev Howard Ashton accepted a Baptist pastorate in Chester Vermont. Mr C R Zacharias and E M Hope led Zacharias exhibit at the Olen Cycle Show. Lillie Newman and Wm A Gelhaus wed at the Baptist parsonage with housekeeping plans. P R Smith family travel to Jacksonville and Florida resorts. W S Conner sails to Florida for fishing and winter visits via St Augustine Daytona to St Petersburgh. Mrs J F Bowen and Mrs E A Martin plan Florida winter before returning north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Ashton
the Baptist Church
Chester
Vermont
Ashton
W. W. Henderson
Asbury Avenue
C. R. Zacharias
Zacharias
E. M. Hope
Ng & Zacharias
Mies Lillie Newman
Keator Block
Wm. A. Gelhaus
Derry Kitchen
Rapfist Parsonage
Z. Clark’ Marten
J. F. Bowen
Guy Mansion
Mm. E. A. Martin
Surf House
Florida
Algonquin
Coleman Stores and Flats Contract Awarded to Dey
Dr F F Coleman awarded John M Dey of Ocean Grove the contract to build a three story brick structure on Fourth Avenue and Kingsley Street. Project includes grading grounds and hot water heating with tile floors and white and gold finishes. Cost not less than 22000 dollars with a full front porch across Fourth Avenue and Japanese screens for privacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. Coleman
Fourth Avenue
Kingsley Street
Prebie
John M. Dey
Ocean Grove
New York
Asbury Park Wheelmen Bowlers Name Top Five for Club Team
The Asbury Park Wheelmen tournament wrapped Wednesday night after many entrants failed to finish reviews of fifteen games due to early poor scores. The five top averages named to the regular club team include Schneider 150 F J White 134 Hubbard 119 H A LeRoy 133 Elstcroft 149 Burtis 132 Faken 141 Teese Minot 131 Dobeoo 148 Thompson 130 Martin 141 Jones 34 Dorsett 34.
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Asbury Park Wheelmen
Schneider
F. J. White
W. Hubbard
HA. D. LeRoy
EK. Elstcroft
J. N. Burtis
Ook. Faken
Teese Minot
C. E. Dobeoo
WL. Thompson
H. B. Martin
W. H. Jones
Jay
W. W. Dorsett
Martin and Dorsett
Salvation Army to Present The Drunkard's Life Next Tuesday
Disappointed attendees missed last week's entertainment in Educational Hall. Adjutant Connett plans a repeat performance next Tuesday at Salvation Army Hall featuring four scenes of The Drunkard's Life, plus new songs and recitations. Stall Captain Walder of Boston will premiere the graphophone tomorrow evening and lead special services Sunday with ongoing demonstrations at each meeting.
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Salvation Army
Educational Hall
Connett
Salvation Army Hall
Aebury Park
Walder
Boston
Asbury Park Building and Loan Opens Twenty-Fourth Series
The Asbury Park Building and Loan Association starts its twenty-fourth series amid tough national times. Extra home purchase incentives have attracted many to buy shares and save monthly. The twenty-third annual report shows rising income from dues and premiums, with total earnings of $28 600 and loans selling at premiums averaging 71 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Park Building and Loan Association
Asbury Park
Pension Affidavits Filed Over Local Veterans
Justice Borden heard affidavits on pensions. Morgan of West Park, a blind veteran, receives 875 dollars monthly and owns several houses. Col Hod Bly of the Plaza Hotel receives 700 dollars monthly after losing an arm in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Borden
Morgan
West Park
Col. Hod. Bly
Plaza Hotel
Uncle Sam
Ohio
Beauty in Blue and Gold at Zimmy Cycle Show
One of the wheels from the Zimmy Company was shown early in the week at the Burton and Zimmerman Asbury Park salesroom. The bike features gold mounted filigree trim and blue enamel tubes with pearl octagonal handle grips. The Zimmy introduces many improvements over last year and already has numerous orders, signaling dealers nationwide will make it their leader this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimmy
New York
Burthe & Zimmerman
Asbury Park
Millwork Firm Showcases Finishing of Lakewood House
H. J. Rogers on Main Street turns out millwork valued at several hundred dollars for a costly Lakewood residence. Elaborate carving could add cost, but finish and workmanship are already described as the best in New Jersey for interior finish and decoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Rogers
Main Street
Lakewood
Rogers
New Jersey
Official Scorer Appointed for Grand American Handicap
J Vone Emmons secretary of the Central Gun Club has been named official scorer for the Grand American Handicap to be held at Elkwood Park grounds late in March.
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J. Vone Emmons
The
Central Gun Club
Elkwood Park
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Water Department
Constance Wilbur
George F. Wilbur
the Imperial
Miss Wilbur
Coulpany
the Gill
Presbyterian Church
Red Bank & Long Branch
Wolf
Eatontown
van Hise
Upper Freehold
John Duncan
Wayside
Nye
Keyport
Washington
A McCormack
Holmdel
United
Belmar
Hamilton
J. L. Yoder
Bet Poar and Loan Association
P. W. Elmer
Township
Fred M. Truex
Red
University of
Charles H. Sandman
Havina
Esenere
M. Taylor
E. R. Slocum
Hollywood Land
Comany
Hollywood
Cedar Avenue
F. R. Harbaugh
Board of Trustees
Matawan House
Matawan
Henry Longstreet
Woodbine Hotel
Woodbine
William Jeffrey
Red Bank Methodist Church
E. C. Hancock
Ton
Hancock
Camden
Rollef Association
W. F. LeRoy
MR. Dey
Coleman
Home
Mattison Avenue
Teonardee
Id Tan
Davinon
Norris
Tnt
Schneier
Dobeon
Hubbard
Building Loan
Prosperous Financial Association
Treas
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