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Asbury Park Journal

Location

Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1896

Page

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St Paul refloats after ten days aground at Long Branch

The St Paul was pulled off the beach opposite the Grand View Hotel on January 25 after ten days aground. Tug teams and wrecking companies, led by Merritt and Chapman, hauled the vessel clear as tides rose, moving her 200 feet and finally into deep water. Officials estimate salvage costs could reach 100000 dollars, with a full investigation promised and a likely Southampton voyage within two weeks.

St. Paul Long Branch New York Grand View Hotel Janiaon Tuga Merritt Chapman Jynce North America Alvat Aldo Ewan Jamison D. A. Griscom, Jr Southampton American Line Ita Abipa England Lambertville Dollars Belvidere Delaware New Hope New Iron Pier New Jersey-Southern Morgan Station New York & Long Branch Asbury

Countess Guoki Showboat Trip With Monmouth Club

A Monmouth Club theater party to New York for Countess Guoki at Daly's drew about a hundred members. The group traveled by special train from Asbury Park, reached the city by 7 30, toured the theater, and ended with an after theater supper at the Arena on Thirty first Street. A late return train departed at 2 13 due to delays reaching the ferry-house.

New York Monmouth Club Asbury Park Hilf Countess Guoki Daly's Arena Thirty-first Street Broadway Ferry-House

Nor'easter Strikes Agbury Park with High Winds and Floods

A severe nor'easter hit Agbury Park early Thursday with sheets of rain and winds up to 90 mph. The storm flooded streets and damaged jetties, bulkheads, and roofs while disrupting telegraph and telephone service across Red Bank, Ocean Grove, and nearby towns.

Agbury Park New York N-Coal Jaden Dea Deal Beach Journal Office W. D. Martin Long Branch Bueau Washington North Carolina Atlantic Ocean Grove Feenhold Panta Sprey Munroe Cookman and Webb Avenues Red Bank Shrewsbury

Wreck of the A. A. Shaw Beached at Brigantine Beach

The three masted schooner A. A. Shaw bound from Providence to Baltimore for a cargo of can was driven ashore at Brigantine Beach during a north-northeast gale. Captain Morgan of Asbury Park commanded the vessel. owners include Joseph Holmes of Forked River as largest stockholder. The lifeboat crew rescued the crew. no cargo aboard, expectation of salvage uncertain.

A. A. Shaw Providence Baltimore Brigantine Beach Capt. Morgan Asbury Park Joseph Holmes Forked River Berry Morgan Shaw

Elder Lippincott on Trial Before Monmouth Presbytery

A special committee in Asbury Park tried Elder Acton Lippincott for alleged dis harmony with the First Presbyterian Church of Asbury. The open trial heard objections to jurisdiction and examined a signed statement about promises to the Presbytery and a future Synod review.

Monmouth First Presbyterian Church Asbury Park Acton Lippincott Bunal Lippincott First Church Vandidyke A Lippincott Widdemer Widdemere

Legislature adjourns as New Jersey debates bills and road plans

The New Jersey Legislature met for a session week ending with adjournment for the week. Leaders noted heavy activity with nearly a hundred proposed measures, editorially predicting rapid work ahead. Discussions touched on county roads, a Monmouth asylum for the blind, and cuts to state salaries.

New Jersey Asbury Park Fison Robert 0.Kent Virginia Trenton Burlington ‘County Monmouth County William T. Hoffman Francis, Snyder Walling Griggs Englishtown Slacres Frederick R. Wilson Chicago Assemblyman Walling Legisla Republican State Seconis O St. Louis Proughs Bergen County Minek John Hubban Kgener Hubbard Mercer Vernon B. Height Hubbard Davison & Height Waselands Patterson Cers Parker’s Hotel Juris Monmouth

Twinkling of the Star launches in Asbury Park

The Star the first issue arrives on Monday afternoon as a four page daily paper. Editor J H Howland leads the staff with fifteen years of experience. William Naber the foreign writer and printer from Missouri contributes as a practical printer. The paper aims to be bright and newsy and a benefit to Asbury Park.

The Star Asbury Naber A.atranger Asbury Park Missouri J. H. Howland the Star

Wheels for 96 Exhibit Opens at Central Hall

Burtis and Zimmerman announce a two day bicycle exhibition on February 13 and 14. A full orchestra will perform, the hall will be decorated by a New York artist, and various Ster log and Halliday bicycle models will be on display in the firm's spacious Central Hall showroom. Souvenirs not yet announced.

Postponed Hearing On Church Property Injunction

The injunction hearing by David Harvey Jr and J M Ralaton against Pirate Presbyterian Church trustees was postponed for a week before Chancellor McGill in Jersey City. Samuel A Patterson asked for delay since associate Corbin from Collins Corbin was not fully aware of the bill's allegations. the request was granted.

David Harvey, Jr J. M. Ralaton Pirate Presbyterian Church McGill Jersey City Samuel A. Patterson Trusttes Mr. Corbin Collins & Corbin

It Pays to Do Good Work

C R Zacharias of Benny & Zacharing returns from Lakewood with a duplicate contract to win the cottages at Poughkeepsie. The firm had geometric work for Jasper Lynch the champion golfer who recommended the Poughkeepsie project. Mr Irang will oversee the job which will take several weeks to complete.

C. R. Zacharias Benny & Zacharing Lakewood Poughkeepsie Jasper Lynch Oughkeepsie Irang

Borough Maintains Ownership of Hose Tower

The Bose aid bell tower at the rear of Weasley Engine House was auctioned Saturday afternoon. D. Carvell, acting for Samuel A. Patterson, bid 31 dollars, believed to be the purchaser. Later, no higher bid appeared. the Fire and Water Committee will likely relist the building.

Weasley Engine House D. ©. Carvell Samuel A. Patterson Fire and Water Committee

Dr Herbert Herbert Back From Illness Plans Return to Practice

Dr Jorge B Herbert returns to work after a two week illness and recuperation. He reports strong visitor patronage and announces forthcoming practice at Asbury Park and Grove Bank starting next Monday. Dr Reed of Keyport has sold a practice and will relocate to Asbury Park. he is a Jefferne College graduate who previously served Keyport.

Jorge B. Herbert Herbert Asbury Park Grove Bank B. Reed Keyport Hobins Paline Fourth Avenue Bel Grand Dr. Reed Jefferne College

Rowland's Jealous Rage Over Love and Threats Revealed

Andrew J. Rowland known as Jack, 21, faced jealousy over Miss Jennie L. Wells 17. After threats of self harm and examined poison vials, he was apprehended on Malo street and held for questioning. Police secured letters and photos found on him before release later that day.

Andrew J. Rowland Jack Jennie L. Wells Long Branch Salvation Army Newe A Mies Wella Rowland Rue Smith Borden Malo Street

Asbury Park Wheelmen Oppose Bowling Alleys Yet

The Asbury Park Wheelmen met at the club house with Vice-president Beegle presiding. They discussed adding bowling alleys costing about 1000 dollars including basement work and equipment. The vote narrowly opposed building now, while stock issuance and dues changes were approved and several members dropped for non payment. Membership stands at 181.

Asbury Park Wheelmen Atkins Florida Beegle Jesse Minot Charles Trafford

Ocean Grove plans repair after NE storm damage

Ocean Grove Association executive committee met after a severe northeast storm three weeks ago. They expect the fourth jetty to cost repair as it was torn from its piling and will not be replaced. A plan to shift electric lights to 11 PM failed. The New York and New Jersey Telephone Company rents the Cookman avenue building’s first floor and will move its exchange there soon. Lease by T Frank Appleby.

Ocean Grove Association Kelly The New York and New Jersey Telephone Company Cookman Avenue S. W. Davison T. Frank Appleby

Hobson and Shepherd Lead In Asbury Park Pool

The Asbury Park Wheelmen pool tournament draws large nightly crowds as Clarence Dobson and Lingwood Shepherd contest first place. Joe Harrison trails closely as half the scheduled games are completed.

Asbury Park Clarence Dobson Lingwood Shepherd Joe Harrison

Borough Council Minutes Reveal Utility Poles and Rebates

A council meeting held Monday night at Park Hall reviewed street pole locations for the electric light company to reduce new pole needs. A 33 1/3 percent rebate was approved for Asbury Park High School water charges, with a financial statement requested from the Water Commissioners. The board discussed fire hose bids, engine house heating costs, and possible engine house staffing options including a horse-powered setup from Neptune and Wesley engine firms.

TenBroeck Park Hall Collector Ross Harvey Krosht Kirkbride Winsor Marshal Smith Electric Light Company Kroehl Water Commission Asbury Park High School Barnab Pamaa Asaph Hama Beiniz Consolidated Gun Company Fire and Water Committee Neptune Engine Company Wesley Engine Company

Belford Pastor Resigns After Mental Strain

Rev. B C Lippincott Jr of Belford offered his resignation from the Belford Methodist Church after overwork strained his mind. The church board refused to accept but granted treatment and advice. He left for Washington with Capt. Ben Griggs and plans to travel until the Conference meets. Lippincott was formerly a resident of Asbury Park.

B.C. Lippincott, Jr Belford Washington Ben Griggs Lippincott Asbury Park

Charity Ball Boosts Monmouth Memorial Hospital Effort

A charity ball for Monmouth Memorial Hospital was held Tuesday at Town Hall Long Branch. Despite a storm the event drew a large crowd with Anbury Park attendees including Mr and Mrs H M Rue W F Widdemer Mr and Mrs John Rockefeller Miss Heyman Miss Ladra Forman Miss Howell Miss Ada King S Swan Wittenberg William Hodges Charles E King Jr Fred Hopper Albert Craig and George O Davie among the guests.

Monmouth Memorial Hospital Town Hall Long ‘Branch Anbury Park H. M. Rue W.F. Widdemer John Rockafeller Miss Heyman Ladra Forman Miss Howell Ada King S. Swan Wittenberg Willian Hodges Charles E. King Fred Hopper Albert Craig George O. Davie

Party heads to Florida for three weeks of travel

Mr and Mrs John S Hubbard Mn and Mrs Thomas S Hubbard, Sarah and James Hubbard, Mr and Mrs Harry G Paine, Mn A E G Conover and Mr and Mrs N J Wilson of Red Bank and Mrs Bull of P Smock Asbury Park sail for Florida on Wednesday morning. They will visit Jacksonville and other resorts. The party plans a three week trip, with H G Paine and companion likely staying two months.

John S. Hubbard Thomas S. Hubbard Sarah James Hubbard Harry’ G.paine H. G. Paine Florida

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Mr. Morgan Elder Lippincott Jersey Dr. Height Dr. Herbert the Telephone Company Hobson and Shepherd Marahni Ave North Agbury Dancing Charity
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