Tax on Insurance Agents Bill Debated In Trenton
State senate executive session confirms Voorhees nominees as bills move on land purchase for Finns Point barracks and garrison use. House passes measures on homing pigeons, Middlesex Bank wreck funds in Perth Amboy, coal dealer weights, city bonding, and penalties for unlicensed fire insurance brokers.
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Jovexat
Trenton
Senate
Sesefon
Voorhees
Finns Point
Salem County
Middlesex County
Middlesex County Bank
Perth Amboy
McCarter
Senator Hand
Assemblymen
Weseman
Banking and Insurance Commissioner
Benny
Assemblyman
Wakelee
Commisaionera_of
Edwards Heirs Battle for Property Deed Case
Heirs of Job Edwards contest a deed to William H. Palmer in a suit heard by Vice Chancellor John R. Emery in Newark. Testimony was taken in the council chamber last week with David Harvey for the Edwards side and John F. Hawkins and Charles B. Cook for Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
William H. Palmer
John R. Emery
Newark
Council
David Harvey
Bella
John F. Hawkins
Charles B. Cook
Palmer
New trial sought for Red Bank murderer Bullock
William Bullock, a Black man convicted of theRed Bank murder of Marshal James Walsh on November 18, seeks a new trial after a newly found revolver fragment nearby and conflicting witness claims. His lawyers will apply to Judge Gilbert Collins at Freehold, arguing this evidence warrants reconsideration. Bullock remains in Freehold jail with execution set for March 16.
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William Bullock
Marsbal
James Walsh
Red Bank
Walah
Paul Turner
Bullock
Gilbert Collins
Freehold
Waleh
Walsh
Potts and Hubbard Railways Case at Jersey City
The Potts versus Hubbard suit before Vice Chancellor Stevens concerns the Ashbury Park and Belmar railway run from January 1 to July 10, 1895. Potts seeks his share of earnings while Hubbard defends, and the court adjourned to March 28 after Hubbard sought to claim the partnership void.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Potts
John Hubbard
Jersey City
Stevens
Potts
Hubbard
Ashbury Park and
Belmar
Chancery
Wesley B. Bront
Samuel A. Patterson
Neptune City Council Rejigs Sewer Assessments
Neptune City borough council Wednesday night reviewed objections by Hartshorn Batchelor Johnston Boggs and others to sewer drainage assessments on Second avenue Avon. The assessor reported increases on 187 lots of 4.65 10.40 and 4.55 dollars by benefit distance. Councilman John Thompson proposed a new equal assessment, laid over for one week.
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Neptune City
Messrs. Hartshorn
Batchelor
Johnston
Boggs
Lewis
Second Avenue
Avon
Jobn Thompson
Wickedness Across the Track Chief Reports Arrests
Neptune township Chief Gravatt presented an annual police report showing 169 total arrests. Categories include 97 for disorderly conduct, 43 for drunkenness, 16 for selling liquor illegally, 4 for discharge of that day, 4 for adultery, 4 for ridineisoner, and 1 each for abduction, fornication, fighting, and attempted rape.
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Gravatt
Neptune Township
Erin Bhi
North Asbury residents push new fire company
Residents of North Asbury Park plan to move the Neptune engine company building to their section and form a new fire company to protect property north of San set Lake. A meeting is set for 8 pm at Clarence Steiner’s 410 Sixth Avenue to discuss the proposal and rally support.
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North Asbury Park
Neptune Engine Company
Sanset Lake
It4a
Main Street
Sewall Avenue
Wesley Company
North Aabury
Ashea
Clarence
Steiner
Sixth Avenue
Neptune
Asbury Avenue
Neptun Townsips Aides Move to Make Corlies Avenue a County Road
Freeholder A D McCabe Nathan J Taylor and George Rogers urged the Neptune Township Committee to transfer Corlies Avenue West Grove to county ownership. Taxpayers along the road complained residents should not bear all maintenance costs and noted future yearly outlays. The committee favored the plan and will consult attorney Samuel A Patterson on legal points.
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A. D. McCabe
Nathan J. Taylor
George Rogers
Neptune Township
Corlies Avenue
West Grove
Corlles Avenue
Samuel A. Patterson
Crematory Efforts Stirring Long Branch
Reform League members and saloon operators watch as attempts to locate a crematory in Long Branch face a writ of certiorari still pending. A second site near Monmouth Beach Golf Club was withdrawn, prompting a local quip that political graveyards could move with most residents’ consent.
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Reform Leagus
Long Branch
Othar
Long Branch Avenue
Monmouth Beach Golf Hoke
George Pullman Villa Sold At Freehold Sale
George M Pullman's Oakhurst villa was sold at Freehold Tuesday by Deputy Sheriff William Byres. Seized on an execution obtained by Peter Walden, the turfman to whom Pullman owed 400 dollars for rent. Walden held a mortgage on the estate, later bought by William Allen of Oakhurst who paid two hundred dollars above the mortgage value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Pillman
Oakhurst
Sherif William Byres
Peter Walden
Turfman
Pullman
Walden
Eatontown
Oakhurst Cottage
Sanger
William Allen
Lipton Cup Exhibition in New York Draws Mayor’s Support
A pair of reports note Thomas Lipton’s loving cup on display in New York. Mayor EB P Benjamin of Allenhurst joined a committee that raised funds to purchase this testimonial for the yachtsman whose effort last year could not win America’s cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bir
Thomas Lipton
New York
EB. P. Benjamin
Allenhurst
America
Ariel Club Hosts Schubert Liszt Evening
The Ariel Club staged a refined Monday night event in the post office building featuring a Wing-hosted program of Schubert and Liszt. Miss Fannie Engebla Richards led a varied recital with readings and musical performances by Mrs. Bruce Restor, Miss Richards, Miss Lance, and others, concluding with a Liszt and Schubert trio.
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Ariel Club
Arlel
Fannie Engebla Richards
Martin van Dager
Mia
Jesse
Mies
Florence Romain
Eliz- Bill
Caroline P. Davis
Misa le Eugenia Richards
Mra. F
Herd
Liezt
Dolin
Ng Muaical
Bruce
Fuente E. Richards
Schubert
W. W. Davis
Ron “Schubert
Milas Eleanor Lance
Eles Onrena
Judy
Dager
Hubbard
Mies Martin
Keatur
Liszt
Be‘dam
Miss List
Miss Richards
Liebestraum
List
Love
Mre
Jeoss
Minot Wan
Rochester Grocery Robbery on Springwood Avenue
William H Fulton reports a break in at his grocery store at 1107 Springwood Avenue Tuesday night between 10 and 3. Thieves pried the lock with an iron bar, taking tea rice sugar and other essentials plus cigars valued around 25 dollars. Fulton returned Wednesday morning to a dark, ransacked shop with the front door locked. Police have no clues yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Fulton
Springwood Avenue
Fulton
Widdemers Settlement Ends Church Dispute
The First Congregational Church settled financial issues with late pastor Rev. Howard Ty. Widdemer after suit over unpaid balances and a memorial window legally claimed as his property. The agreement resolves a lengthy dispute.
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First Congregational Church
Howard Ty. Widdemer
Widdemer
Undertaker Sexton Overcharged in Freehold Extortion Verdict
A jury in Freehold cleared executor James D. Carton of a $803 bill by minister James H. Sexton for funeral services for Mariah Wagner. The verdict reduced charges to $505 plus interest, cutting $410 from the claim. Sexton fainted after closing argument and did not leave town.
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James H. Sexton
Freehold
Hawkins
Wis
Mariah Wagner
James D. Carton
Sexton
Carton
John E. Lancing
Hawkins & Durand
Mr. Sexton
Armory Athletic Association stock sale publicized
The Armory Athletic Association seeks subscription for Armory H stock to fund building by the company. Shares cost 5 each with 5 percent interest. $15,000 in stock will be issued and $5,000 held as treasury stock. Subscribers pay 50 percent by June 1 and the balance on demand. Corporate life set at 20 years.
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Setye
Treasury
The
Armory Athletic Association
Long Branch Law and Order Society Elects Officers
The Law and Order Society completed its organization and elected officers Monday. President Rev. J. F. Shaw, vice-president Rex W. H. Marshall, secretary Rev. B. B. Steate, and treasurer Dr. H. E. Shaw. The group holds records of all Moenses in force and the Wyners. About one third of licenses were faulty with freeholders arguing as many as nine licenses per term.
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Law and Order Society
J. F. Shaw
Rex
W. H. Marshall
B. B. Steate
H. E. Shaw
Infant death on Avon beach under coroner inquiry
Coroner Fleck summoned via Township Constable White to investigate the infant death found on Avon beach Tuesday. A jury met and ruled the child died at the hands of an unknown person, with autopsy showing bungling surgical work. The names William Giffard, Daniel Buxton, Frank Mount, Reuben Imlay, Hubbard Hurley, and Charles DeBoy were listed as witnesses.
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Fleck
White
Avon
William Giffard
Daniel Buxton
Frank Mount
Reuben Imlay
Hubbard Hurley
Charles DeBoy
Dr Mingins On Preachers And Preaching At Monmouth Union
At a Monmouth Clerical Union meeting in First M E Church Rev Dr George Mingins of Westminster Presbyterian argued the true preacher is called by God, not self appointed, and should preach Christ crucified. He urged the preacher to seek God's will and not mercenary gain, citing Mastallion before the French court as an example.
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McCarter
Essex County
New Jersey
Fort
Newark
Balington Booth
Johnson
Camden
Amemblyman Klein
Essex
Voorhees
Senate
George W. Macpherson
Ocean Grove
Trenton
Lincoln
Monmouth Clerical Union
M. E
George J. Minging
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Jesus Christ
God the Father
God
Mastallion
Louis XIV
Oreos The Victors Over Olympic Club In Central Hall
The Oreos beat the Olympic Athletic Club of New York 19 to 11 in Central hall. The locals used strong team play to overwhelm the visitors who fouled often and scored little. Dudley Hawkins and Knight led the Oreos with several field goals and free throws while Olympia’s Roberts Kane and Downs scored on fouls. A prior game between Pastime Athletics and the Oreos ended 16 to 11.
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Oreos
Central Hall
Olympic Athletic Club of
New York
Thay
Olympia
Dudley
Hawkins
Knight
Olympias
Roberts
Kane
Knights
Roberta
Rlelt Forwart Dudley Moir
Rogers
C. Rogers
Palmateer Bros Enter Jumber and Coal Venture Again
John and Amos Palmateer plan to resume in the lumber and hardware trade in the vicinity after selling their West Asbury Park business in 1888 to Barber, Towner, and Fielder. They will set up offices near the Asbury Park water works and advertise in the Journal.
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John
Amos Palmateer
Long Branch
Taylor Troax
Palmateers
Asbury Park
West Asbury Park
Barber, Towner & Fielder
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NEW Fire Company
North Asbury
Sunset Lake
George M.pullman
Bie
Ariel
St Foll
Long Branch Law and Order Society
Baby
DR. Mingins
the Victors
Olympia Five
Oreos Judora
Palmateer Bros.’ Lumber Yard
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