Engineer Durand Killed In Open Switch Train Crash
Oscar Durand 68, veteran New Jersey Central engineer, killed when an open switch near the Point Pleasant junction caused a collision with a freight ice train on the New York and Long Branch line. Fireman injured. investigation to find cause of the open switch. Durand left a widow and three children. his son Frank worked in Jersey City legal business.
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New York & Long Branch
Oscar Durand
New Jersey Central Railroad
New York
Bradley
Durand
I Ce
Point Pleasant
Elizabethport
Bia
Manasquan
Sea Girl
Duranil
Frank Durand
Hawkins & Dursod
Asbury Park
Jersey City
Manasquon
Central Railroad
Easton
Red Bank Ice Races Highlight Local Skating Meet
On the Shrewsbury River at Red Bank the ice was good for several races. Harry Allaire won the 100 yard dash heat with George Dunbar second, Del Fisher took the second heat, Thomas Wise second, and Fisher won the final in 10.5 seconds. Fritz Gerner of Long Branch beat Charles Applegate of Asbury Park in a one-eighth mile match race with Applegate a 15 yard handicap. The Monmouth county championship over a mile saw Fisher win easily, with Dunbar second, among eight starters: Fisher, Dunbar, Theodore Hurd, Allaire, Charles Woods, Ed Schanck, John Woods and Thomas Ross.
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Red Bank
Harry Allaire
George Dunbar
del Fisher
Thomas Wise
Fisher
Haling
Fritz Gerner
Long Branch
Charles Applegate
Asbury Park
Applegate
Dunbar
Theodore Hurd
Allaire
Charles Woods
Ed. Schanck
John Woods
Thomas Ross
Mutual Protection Association Forms in Monmouth County
The Justices and Constables Protective Association of Monmouth County met at Fresbuld on Monday to organize membership. The fee is one dollar and aims to protect members. President is Peter F. Dodd of Neptune township. Committees include By-Laws John Ellie Atlantic Highlands Henry J. Childs James Waleb Hed Bank Legislation Milos Crego Belmar Henry C. Taylor Middletown J Wesley Cross Asbury Park P Hall Packer Sea Bright Charles T. Ely Smithburg Counsel E W Arrowsmith.
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Justices and Constables Protective Association
Monmouth County
Fresbuld
Peter F. Dodd
Neptune Township
John Ellie
Atlantic Highlands
Henry J. Childs
James Waleb
Hed Bank
Milos Crego
Belmar
Henry C. Taylor
Middletown
Asbury Park Wheelmen Lead County Bowling Championship
The Asbury Park Wheelmen, including Eskew Hubbard Millar Burtis and Fittcroft, won two of three against Long Branch City, edging closer to the county championship prize as the tournament nears its close next Thursday. Atlantic Highlands beat Red Bank two of three games on Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Eskew
John Hubbard
H.C. Millar
John N. Burtis
J. E. Fittcroft
Asbury Park Whealmen
Long Branch City
Asbury Park Wheelmn
Atlantic Highlands
Red Bank
Howell bill advances in New Brunswick public project
The House passed Congressman Howell's measure granting $100,000 for a public building in New Brunswick. It is believed he will introduce a second bill to buy the Asbury Park post office and create public parking there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Howell
New Brunswick
Asbury Park
Iterl
Strike at Steiner's Mill Sparks Local Cutter Protest
Nine cutters at Steiner and Son's Bradlay Beach mill walked out Wednesday after objecting to apprentices in the cutting room. Clarence Steiner refused the demand, prompting the strike as orders flooded in. Foreman James Conway stayed with the workers who remained, marking a split over the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steiner & Son
Bradlay Beach
Clarences’ Steiner
Steiner
Stalner
New York
Atrike
James Conway
Flourishing First Baptist Sunday School Adds Features
Under superintendent Ira E Whyte the First Baptist Sunday School launches new features including an Orlos Athletic Club class. January reports show 1053 total attendees with 210 average. enrollment at 255. An orchestra of four pieces is formed and slated to perform February 12 with young soloists and a duet by Miss Gregan and Uncle Marten.
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First Baptist
Bnd
Ira E. Whyte
Orlos Athletic Club
Selecsion
Gregan
Marten
Grace Underwood
Cchoo
More Money Needed for Roads at State Meeting
The State Road Improvement Association met in Trenton to seek a larger annual appropriation of about 150 000 for counties with little or no State aid. A highway tire regulation proposal was approved and sent to the legislative committee. Officers include President Clayton Conrow Burlington Vice President J Stockton Hough Mercer Secretary Treasurer E G Harrison Assistant Secretary Charles T Harrison Monmouth Executive committee members Owens Wise Pasanle James Taridson Glow creater Henry J Budd Burlington T Frank Appleby Monmouth.
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State Road Improvement Association
Trenton
Association
Ars
Clayton Conrow
Burlington
Maine disaster anniversary at Cramp's ship yard
The Feb 15 observance marks the Maine disaster at Cramp's Philadelphia yard with the eel of the battleship Maine the Megars to be launched next year. President McKinley suspended Brig. Gen. Charles P. Eagan for six years after a court martial found conduct unbecoming an officer. mercy plea led to a commutation, his suspension extending beyond retirement age.
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Maine
Cramp
Philadelphia
Cramps
McKinley
Chas. P. Eagan
Gen. Eagan
Challenge to Neilson Prompts Rematch Showdown
Fred Garner of Asbury Park former station agent at Titerlaken issues a challenge to John Neilson the phenomenal jumper. Garner aims to reclaim the world high jump title after Neilson surpassed his record. At Red Bank on Tuesday Garner surpassed Neilson with an 8 feet 9 inch jump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Garner
Asbury Park
Titerlaken
John Neilson
Garner
Neilson
Red Bank
Gerner
Eskew Sets Women’s Bowling Record at Asbury Park
Mrs C E Eskew of Allenburnt set a new ladies bowling record at Asbury Park Wheelmoon's alleys by rolling 201 on Wednesday. The previous mark was 180 by Mrs John Palmateer last winter. Eskew’s husband captains the Asbury Park bowling team.
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C. E. Eskew
Allenburnt
Asbury Park
John Palmateer
New Members in West Park Church
Thirteen persons were taken as probationers into West Park Methodist Church on Sunday. Eight joined at the morning service as converts from the Rescue Mission on South Main street. Five united with the church at the evening service.
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West Park
Point Pleasant Plans New Fire House by Borough
The Point Pleasant fire company will discuss creating a new fire house via borough action. Officials will consider site, funding, and construction timelines for the building project.
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Fire Company of
Point Pleasant
Unequal Taxation Heard at Lakewood Board Meeting
The State Board of Taxation in Lakewood heard Lakewood Hotel Company appeal to reduce assessor valuations. Capt. Bradshaw and Laurel House residents contested land and building values while witnesses disputed land worth and past sales. No decision was reached, but a general reassessment for the Lakewood Hotel was expected next year.
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State Board of Taxation
Lakewood
Lakewood Hotel Company
Bank
Capt. Bradshaw
Aaron A. Johnson
Allan McDermott
Edmond Wilson
Isaac W. Carmichael
Bradshaw
Laurel House
Capt Bradahaw
George J. Gould
Robbing
Nathan Straus
Lakewood Hatel Company
Robbins
Lakewood Hotel
Roubbles
West
Carl Lentz
Laurel
Laurelin-thé-Pines
Advertising a Health Resort By Envelope Slogan
Grocer L Bannan uses envelopes to promote Asbury Park and Ocean Grove as healthful summer resorts. The brief ad claims the area's restorative qualities and argues warm sun exposure is a better tonic than medicine, urging readers to visit winterly beaches.
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MM. L. Bannan
Asbury Park
Ocean Grove
Parker retires from firm with Giffard in real estate and insurance
John Parker, longtime associate of William Giffard at 233 Majin street, severs ties with the firm due to ill health. He plans to move south to recuperate. Giffard will continue the business solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Parker
William Giffard
Majin Street
Parker
Giffard
Asbury Park Board of Trade Meeting Likely Next Tuesday
The Asbury Park Board of Trade may hold a session next Tuesday afternoon in its room 20 Appleby Building. President Bird may be absent due to poor health, but directors expect full attendance to discuss several important matters.
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Asbury- Park Board of ‘Trade
Appleby Building
Bird
The Wheelmen's Smoker at Asbury Park Next Wednesday
The Asbury Park Wheelmen plan a smoker night with a stoker to bat, featuring excellent talent secured by the entertainment committee. Attendance limited to bowling team members from the county tournament and Wheelmen members. outsiders will not be invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Park Wheelmen
Ice Harvest Underway at Jamesburg Ponds
Twelve inches of ice cover Jamesburg ponds as United Ice Co. employs a large crew to harvest the thick quality ice, described as superb and yielding good returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamesburg Ponds
United Ice Co
Reception Plans for Third Regiment Return
A Freehold Democrat dispatch reports the Third Regiment nearly all muster out and head home by Monday. Asbury Park plans a Washington’s Birthday reception on February 23 with a brief welcome at Educational Hall and music and speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freehold Democrat
Asbury Park
Washington
Washngton
Hudson
Long Branch Board of Trade Praised For Streets
An Opinion lauds the Long Branch Board of Trade for aiding the town with asphalt streets. The piece notes streets were costly but property owners would not want removal. It also jokes that Asbury Park's board could perform miracles and urges Long Branch to study how to blog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Asbury*Park
Asbury Park Board of Trade
Long Branch
Rorner
National Assembly Tackles Good Roads at Providence
At the twentieth annual session in Providence Rhode Island E G Harrison of Asbury Park spoke for the Roads Inquiry Department of Washington. He urged higher Congress funding for the Road Bureau to expand staff and improve outcomes, noting bicycle and wood ready aid would boost delivery efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Assembly of the L. A. W
Providence
R.I
E. G. Harrison
Asbury Park
B O to run cheap excursions to Asbury Park and Ocean Grove
Ocean Grove Board of Trade secures four 15 day excursions via Baltimore and Ohio from Wheeling and Pittsburgh to Asbury Park and Ocean Grove at $10 round trip. Dates listed July 18 27 August 10 24. Tallie Morgan plans to meet Wesfaro Traffic Association officials to push lower rates from the West and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean Grove
Board of Trade Committee Plans Railroad Branch Visit
Since the last committee meeting Mesara J Lyle Kinmonth and T Frank Appleby have waited on W Brenton Waltner of New York. The Philadelphia Reading Railroad branch idea is discussed and officials may be visited next week by the local committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade 8 Committee
Mesara
J. Lyle,Kinmonth
T. Frank Appleby
W. Brenton Waltner
New York
Philadelphia & Restling Railroad
Welling
Philadelphia &Reading
Flag sent home from Morro Castle returns with thanks
A large flag once owned by U S Senator Cattell sent to the Secretary of War to be raised over Morro Castle Havana on January 1 has been returned to the owner. The parcel included a photograph of the flag raising on the castle walls and a letter of appreciation from Secretary Alger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Cattell
Mercantville
Morro Castle
Havana
Alger
Green Coats Come to Grief in Asbury Park Scam
Green coated collectors from King's Collection Agency staged conspicuous visits in Asbury Park to chase old debts. Dr. Pemberton of Long Branch had one collector arrested after a $365 bill was reduced to $10. Andrew Carr was arrested in Long Branch on embezzlement charges and held on $200 bail awaiting grand jury action.
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Asbury Park
King’s Collection Agency
New York
Jorapy City
G. A. Hayes
Buolnera Me
Andrew Carr
Low Branch
Camp Voorhees Healthful Camp for New Jersey Troops
Quartermaster General Donnelly reports that Camp Voorhees provided superior sanitary conditions for New Jersey troops during a two month occupancy. He notes excellent health amid wet May and June and extreme heat later, contrasting with Confederate and Union camps marked by sickness and deaths. Sea Girt is urged as ideal camp ground for the state's troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard A. Donnelly
New Jersey
Spalp
Coldest of the Year Hits Asbury Park
Arctic cold snap grips Asbury Park with temperatures dropping from two degrees below zero to eleven below by morning. Ice dealers rushed to fill orders as houses and businesses faced record low readings and bitter wind chills throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Park
Yostemlay
Two Years for Manslaughter in New Jersey Shooting
Judge Conover sentenced Harry Brooks of Long Branch to two years in State prison for manslaughter in the October shooting at Mrs. Hibbetts home. Brooks, who had dined there, jokingly pointed a revolver at the woman. it exploded fatally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conover
Harry Brooks
Hibbetts
Long Branch
Twenty New Members Join First Presbyterian Asbury Park
On Sunday morning twenty persons united with First Presbyterian Church of Asbury Park. Eighteen joined by letters from other churches and two by confession of faith. After an instructive talk by Rev. A. G. Bale D D the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was observed. The church is flourishing religiously and financially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church of
Asbury Park
A. G.bale
Trolley Proposal From Trevtoo To Sea Shore Discussed
A proposed steam and electric double track trolley would run freight and passengers from Trevtoo through Haintoo Square Newtown Tentown and Lakewood to Manasquan. It would branch to Point Pleasant and Spring Lake connecting with the Atlantic Coast Railroad at Spring Lake.
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Trevtoo
Haintoo Square
Newtown
Tentown
Lakewood
Manasquan
Point Pleasent
Spring Lake
Atlantic Coast Railroad
Fire alarm at West End Hotel prepares for quick alert
Chief Schneider arranged a fire alarm at the West End Hotel to ensure immediate alert in case of fire. The alarm was removed the next day, suggesting ongoing readiness and vigilance in case of emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schneider
West End
Chieta
New Trusts Incorporated Amid Major Industry Rise
Articles filed with the Secretary of State last Tuesday organized twenty trusts led by the mill and whiskey groups. The whiskey trust shows a capital of seven million dollars while filing fees totaled seven thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Mil
Whiskey Trusts
Wesley's Reception Marks Eighteenth Annual Event
Weasley Engine and Hose Company hosted its eighteenth annual reception at the West End Hotel reversing a prior Educational Hall venue. Over 800 attendees, mainly from Asbury Park, enjoyed a Voss orchestra concert, warm heating, and a lavish dining room setup as guests danced from evening until three in the morning.
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Weasley Engine and Hose Company
Educational Hall of the Beach
West End
Asbury Park
Voss
Fred Vi
TenBroeck
New Home for the Destitute at Corlies Avenue
The Davla property on Corlies Avenue, West Grove, is sold to Rev. Henry M. Wharton of Baltimore, mis. He leads the Whosoever Farm Association of Virginia and will convert the site into an orphanage named for Frances E. Willard. The Doyle property with ten acres is also included. F. Andrall and wife are placed in charge as the project seeks local support.
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Davla
Corlies Avenus
Weat Grove
Henry M. Wharton
Baltimore
Mis
Wharton
Whosoever Farm Association of
Virginia
Misa Frances EB. Willard
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Asbury Park
Ocean Grove
Doyle
F. Andral
Ladies in Burnt Cork at Park Opera House
The Indies' miestrela performed at Park Opera House last night drawing a fair audience despite cold weather. The lower stand was emptying, and gallery attendance was light. Performers sat in rows of ten with varied costumes and burnt cork disguises. Mrs. Wallace directed and acted as interlocutor with ten ladies delivering jokes and songs. The show was considered very creditable.
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Miestrela
Park Opera House
Asbury Park
Grand Fraternity Evening at Wreckler Hall
Local Grand Fraternity branch hosts an entertainment at Wreckler Hall with grand officers to speak on the order’s aims and benefits. Entertainment committee includes Bloomfield Hulick Lewis Barmore and F W Hendricks. Reception committee lists Alvah Trun William M Pawley H O Jarvis Ford Brown W W Dorsett and others.
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Wreckler Hall
Order
Bloomfield Hulick
Lewis Barmore
F. W.hendricks
Alvah Trun
William M.pawley
H. O. Jarvis
Ford Brown
W. W. Dorsett
E.8. Cooper
C. EB. Porris-Wen
Raynalds
Dreabur
Chas
Jf Beagle
J. O. Tyndall
A. O. Giles
Geo. H. Ackerman
L-E. Watson
Dr. J. F. Ackerman
Ches. T. Holick
U. E. Eskew
Carpenters Union Favors Standing Army and Expanded Navy
A debate on Tuesday night among Carpenters' Union members discussed the resolution that Americans should favor a standing army of 100000 and a proportionate navy increase. The affirmative speakers included W. H. Carr B. B. Lungren Thomas Bradley and Grant, while the negative side featured W. Hill Frank Herbert Edward Harrison and Stephen Van Liew. The audience voted in favor of the affirmative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters’ Union
W. H. Carr
B. B. Lungren
Thomas Bradley
Et Grant
W. Hill
Frank Herbert
Edward Harrison
Stephen van Liew
School suspends Kennan lecture in February program
The Board of Education will arrange another attraction to replace the Star Course lecture by George Kennan at the high school on February 21. An announcement will be made as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
George Kennan
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Tournam
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Steiner’s
West Park Church
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Company A
Philadelphia Record
New Jersey Volunteers
Uncle Sam
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Atlantic Coast Line
Loding A
Aabury Park
Long’ Breach
N Behalf of Good Roads
King's Collection Agency
Voorhees
Donnelly
New Trusts Incorporated
Wesley
Grand Fraternity Entertainment
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