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Asbury Park Journal

Location

Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1901

Page

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New Jersey Divorce Laws Toughen Residence and Service Rules

Chancellor Magle and the vice-chancellors tighten proof of two years New Jersey residence and positive desertion in divorce cases. They require undisputed proof of bonafide New Jersey residency, broader service efforts beyond newspaper notices, and full publicity for such actions.

New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Jersey City Camden Bonade Magle Pitney Stevens England Magte

Prudential's 1900 figures show strong growth and reach

The Prudential Insurance Company of America reports 1900 results with over 249 million dollars in new business and in force policies exceeding 604 million. Annual income tops 24 million, assets surpass 40 million, and surplus exceeds 6 million. More than 7 million is paid to policy holders in claims and dividends, totaling near 50 million since 1875. Over 4 million policies are now in force.

Prudential Insurance Company of America Ite Trcome

Bishop seeks tax exemption for Episcopal Mission in Trenton

Bishop John Scarborough of the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey presented an appeal to the State Board of Taxation regarding the assessment on the Associate Episcopal Mission in Trenton. As a charitable institution, the mission seeks exemption, with a hearing set for next Tuesday.

John Scarborough Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey State Board of Taxation Trenton Nagsessora

Charity Ball Benefit Planned At Monmouth Hospital

The annual charity ball for Monmouth Memorial Hospital will be held tonight in the Lyceum Long Branch. An Atlantic Coast Electric Railway special car will run from Asbury Park to the event, departing Chelsea avenue Long Branch at 4 o clock Thursday morning.

Monmouth Memorial Hospital Lyceum Long Branch Atlantic Coast Electric Railway Company Asbury Park Chelsea Avenue

Former Postmaster Harrison in Critical Condition

A telegram notified William E Harrison that his father E G Harrison of Philadelphia is dangerously ill. Harrison Sr. formerly served as postmaster of Asbury Park and has worked in recent years for the Good Roads Bureau of the Department of Agriculture. He is now at his bedside.

Harrison William E Harrison E. G. Harrison Philadelphia Asbury Park Good Roads Bureau Department of Agriculture

Autograph on Cards as New Society Wrinkle

The Journal announces engraving your autograph on copper plates and providing Bristol cards at two dollars for fifty, with each extra fifty cards costing sixty cents. An advertisement invites readers to order, noting the Journal as the source.

Bristol Jaixty

Crime in Township Sees Broad Arrests and Alcohol Offenses

Chief Walter Gravatt led a report showing 246 arrests across drunk and disorderly categories, with August totaling 66, including arrests for illegal liquor sales and bicycle violations. Six boys aged eleven to sixteen were detained as disorderly but later found to be from Trent and not guilty.

Walter H. Gravatt Nguorin Neptai Trent

Railroads in Jersey Net Earnings Report 1900

Interstate Commerce Commission figures show New Jersey lines with Central Railroad of New Jersey net earnings 6,961,396 and Pennsylvania Railroad 26,888,160. Other listed lines include West Jersey and Seashore, Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia and Reading, Delaware and Lackawanna, Port Reading, and New Jersey and New York with varying miles, earnings, and dividends.

Interstate Commerce Commisee United States New Jersey Central Railroad of Gurpilla Pennsylvania Railroad West Jersey and Sea Store Lehigh Valley Philadelphia and Reading Delaware and Lackawanna Port Reading New York Susquehanna and Western

Fire in lace curtain at Sexton’s undertaking shop

A broken gas mantle lit a lace curtain at Sexton’s Undertaking on Main Street. R Ten-Broeck Brent, passing by, fetched Vichy from Ham’s Drug Store to douse the flames, but attendants had already torn down the curtain and the fire was extinguished. Damage listed as one dollar.

Sexton Main Street R. Ten- Broeck ‘Brent Ham

Bankruptcy Petition Filed in US District Court

Edwin A. Parmalee of Atlantic Highlands filed a bankruptcy petition in the United States District Court in Trenton yesterday. His assets are listed at 4,792.80 and liabilities 2,366. The item includes unrelated notes about stationery and local business notices.

United States District Court Trenton Edwin A. Parmalee Atlantic Highlands

Asbury Park Wheelmen Defeat Neptune Nine in Bowlers Match

Long Branch visitors cheer their team as Asbury Park Wheelmen take the advantage on their alleys. John Bartia Flitcroft Bennett Eskew Nelson Van Benthuysen Garriel Nolgon post scores 169 178 176 177 927 6180 678 86719. After the game the visiting bowlers feasted at Grand Avenue Hotel and will likely see a return match next week in Long Branch.

Asbury Park Wheelmen Neptune One Gine Company of Long Branch A-E. Nelson Asbury Park John N. Bartia J. E. Flitcroft Johnny Bennett John S Adrian O. E. Eskew A. E. Nelson van Benthuysen Las Garriel A. Nolgon Grand Avenue Hotel Stagea New York

Neptane Engine meet and benefit events listed

Local notes show the Neptane Engine Company meet tonight and a Weasley Engine Company ball committee gathering. A weekly euchre and dance at Hotel Marlborough continues. State Board of Education met in Trenton with routine business. Washington of Newark plays Oreas of Asbury Park at Central Hall. The Allenhurst Inn sale reportedly $185000. Asbury Park High School event repeated with poor attendance due to cold. Monmouth Memorial Hospital fundraiser next Tuesday at Grand Avenue hotel with dances. Light refreshments served. Hospital board met in Long Branch. annual report due soon. A turkey supper at Grand Avenue Hotel for Evangelical Lutheran Church raised $115. An upcoming military revue at Grand Avenue Hotel Thursday benefits the free public library. seating chairs to be purchased. Mrs Sisson in charge. tickets 50 cents.

Marlborough Grand Avenue State Board of Education Trenton Washington Newark Oreas Asbury Park Central Hall W. Johnson Quinn Allenhurst Inn Monmouth Memorial Hospital Long Branch Evangelical Lutheran Church

Postmaster Hubbard’s Daughter Injured at School

Hisse Hubbard, daughter of Postmaster John Hubbard, slipped on Second Avenue and fell, injuring her head. Initially unwell, she later vomited last night. family physician attended, and Elsie showed improvement this morning.

Hubbard Hisse John Hubbard Second Avenue Elsie

Professor Layton Health Restored Sends Las Vegas Report

Prof Layton and son E E Wentworth Layton write from Las Vegas New Mexico that his health has been restored after more than a year away. He recently gave a piano recital in Las Vegas attended by the best people in town. Mrs Layton is considering a visit to her son. Wedding Invitations offered at Wanamaker prices.

E. E. Wentworth Layton L. C. Layton Asbury Park Las Vegas New Mexico Layton Robert Tunting Bond ‘Street George C. Tantum New York Mra Tantum

Asbury Park High Ranked For Satisfactory Work

At a board meeting the Asbury Park Board of Education learned that Asbury Park High School was placed among the top schools for satisfactory work by the Associated Preparatory Schools and Colleges. Dr. Shepherd presented the financial forecast. state school funds were still delayed. The board will ask the Common Council for interest on borrowed money after city withholdings.

Asbury Park Board of Education Associated Preparatory Asbury Park High School Shepherd Common Council R. A. Tusting Ocean Township

What'll te Do With the Vendome

E N Palen owner of the former Hotel Vendome wrecked by fire has received several offers for the property. He remains undecided whether to tear down the ruin and rebuild or sell the property as it stands.

E. N. Palen Hotel Vendome

Percy Dobbins Dead Former Long Branch Leader Passes

Ex-Alderman R Percy Dobbins longtime Long Branch resident and major property owner died last night from a complication of disease. He was about fifty and built the town's first street railway while investing heavily in the Atlantic Coast Electric Railway system. He owned extensive Philadelphia properties and shore hotel and cottage holdings. Unmarried, he leaves an estimated fortune over one million dollars.

R. Percy Dobbins Long Branch Atlantic Coast Electric Railway Philadelphia

Farmer’s Skull Fractured by a Wagon Accident

Farmer Charles Rappelyea of Colt’s Neck near Freehold suffers a fractured skull after being thrown from a wagon while returning home. He was found unconscious and is about 43 years old. B F Hutchingson carried him to aid and medical attendance was summoned.

Charles Rappelyea Colt's Neck Turnpike Free—hold B. F. Hutchingson Rappelyea

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