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Newspaper

Asbury Park Journal

Location

Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1898

Page

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Insurance Rates Debate at Asbury Park Board Meeting

The Board of Trade in Asbury Park discussed insurance rates for the South Monmouth Seaboard from Manasquan to Deal. J Stanley Ferguson presented a detailed report comparing stock and mutual companies, urging rate reductions and outlining potential savings of thousands yearly if the combine or local firms lower premiums.

Asbury Park Quean Grove Board of Trade J. Stanley Perguson Bird Mapasquan Deol South Monmouth Seaboard Ocean Grove Desurance Companion Combine Bax New England New York Anbury. Park N. J BE. R. Clemence Manasquan Ouraws Weat Grove Weat Park Suburba United States J. Stanley Ferguson N. E. Buchanon M. Amman Ben J. Albertson Henry O. Winsor Brook Companies Sre Combino Scortaldo Thy Combine Asubry Park Lees Ferguson Trent Eald Ho Perguson Buchanan Bed ‘Shoutn Bie Philadelphia Ten Broeck Diremon’s Relief Association Bors TenBroeck

Music and the Dance at Beach Auditorium

Wesley Engine Company hosted a successful reception at the Beach Auditorium with Voas’s twelve piece orchestra and guests numbering in the hundreds. Supper by W A Golhaus and decor by Laggren Ball highlighted an elegant event where 750 couples opened with a grand march led by McQubs and wife of Ocean Grave, followed by a long dance into the early morning hours with guests in formal attire.

Wesley Engine Company Thaa Beach Laggren & Ball Elizabeth Voas Prat. Vose Hie Son Bolgolithie Orcheat McQubs Ocean W. A. Golhaus Chlef John ‘I. Schnelder McQabo John Bennett Chlef Schnelder Charlen H. Ward Frank X Tuttle Jease Clayton Howard Hulick Freeholder McCabe W. O. Wiseman J. H. Ryno

Taxes Due Report From Township Committee Meeting

Col lector Giffard presented figures showing 1807 township taxes levied at 852 000 with 30 000 collected. Ten thousand dollars had been collected on account of taxes prior to last year.

Giffard

Asbury Park Wheelmen Hold Smokers and Trophy Night

The Asbury Park Wheelmen hosted a lively smoker on Monday night to honor the Monmouth County bowling tournament participants and present the A P W team with the championship trophy. The event featured supper, a varied entertainment lineup, and speeches by club members and officials, with high alleys score noted at 247 by Dr William Thompson.

Asbury Park Monmouth Monmouth County Bowling Tournament, and the Formal Presentation To the A. P. W Weir Ayres Oolcome William Houston Bed Bank J. F. Edge Ayrey John A. DeReche Freehold Mar Neabit Red Back Thomas Johnston Luvy Branch John F. Pope Bank Coasi Edward Hyland W. J Barnleb Abbington Hubert, DaLappo Billy Payne Matthew Johnson Kentucky Roeobud George “Flournoy George Dixo orSond Barrela Wocker George O. Pennell New Jersey Fennell Pennell Agnes John 4 C. E. Eakow J. E. Fittcroft W. W. Davis H. B. Martin J. N. ‘Burtis Mr. Oomeliva New York

Editorial Association Elects New Officers at Trenton Meeting

The New Jersey Editorial Association met in Trenton and elected Edward P. D. Stokes of Mount Holly as president, W. B. R. Mazon of Bound Brook as vice president, Charles Bechtel of Trenton as secretary, James S. Yard of Freehold as treasurer, and an executive committee including George W. McDonald of Bridgeton, Frank W. Wdwin of Orange, Josiah Ketcham of Belvidere, Charles Starr of East Orange, and Maxey Applegate of Freehold.

New Jersey East Orange Maxoy Applegate Freehold

Enjoying Life in Florida at Brook House Tables

An Edlerprigs correspondent reports good prospects in Brook House dining and local crops recovering after a cold snap. Strawberries ripen in the open air alongside potatoes cabbage turnips beets onions radishes lettuce celery and sweet peas with greens ready to pull in a week. Daily Jacksonville river boats run and river travel is heavy as Brook House attracts many tourists.

Edlerprigs Brook House Ares Jacksonville

Comptroller Gibeon Reviews Newark Firemen’s Books

Comptroller Gibeon of Newark examined the books of the Firemen’s Royal Association at Asbury Park last Saturday and found them correct.

Gibeon Newark Asbury Park Roylaf Association

Healthy Lake discussion at Board of Trade meeting

Board of Trade eyed lake improvement to raise water depth and ease road congestion. Ocean Grove Association and Mr Brad­ley plan to deepen the head of the lake buffering eighteen inches of water. debate on sanitary impact and responsibility follows. Committee to review with township officials to fix the issue between Main Street and the railroad.

Esley Lake Board of Trade Bird Committee On Public Improvements Lokw G. W. Evans Evan Ocean Grove Association Bradley Evans Treat Hood Perguson Asbury Park Uriah Hite Buchanan Board of Health Tess Wickenead Lake Avenue Evane Jand Auld Coves Grove Davison Beedley Ocean Grove Association H. B. Ayres Justice Wyckoff Washington White Mr. Ayres Main Street

Four Touch of Spring Conflicts With Ground Hog Forecast

Weather this week contradicts the ground hog prediction. After a cold start and a noticeable shadow, temperatures rose from frigid readings to near sixty degrees with a southwest wind. Despite forecasts of rain and clouds, there was no rain and an alouds game did not occur.

Greenland

No Quorum as Council Fails to Meet Again

The council failed to form a quorum Monday night though eight members could have met the requirement. Wilbur and Kirkbride lingered until 9 pm with Clerk Burroughs and Chief Smith present. A chair was proposed, adjournment carried, then Kroehle and Jones arrived too late. The session ended with members at a Wheelman’s smoker.

Wilbur Kirkbride Burroughs Smith Rankins

Harness Upgrade Ordered for Ocean Grove Truck Company

Ocean Grove Hose Company has ordered a drop harness from Charles H. Pitcher for the truck house within a month. The $160 harness will include cold gilt trimmings and closely resemble the harness Wealey uses on the hose wagon.

Eagle Hook, and Ladder Company Ocean Grove Charles H. Pitcher Wealey

Old Jersey City Lawyers Ordered to Pay Claimants

Vice-Chancellor Emory issued four decrees compelling Babbitt and Lawrence to pay Hawkins and Durand 1300 dollars with interest from 1887. The Sheldon House failure spurred the action, with Edward McClain and Dominick Duprat holding chattel mortgages. McClain and Duprat were to receive portions of proceeds, but were underpaid. Hawkins and Durand now seek owed sums totaling about 2000 dollars.

Emory Babbitt & Lawrence Jersey City Hawkins & Durand Sheldon House Edward McClain Philadelphia Dominick Duprat France Aold RB. T. &W. B. Stout McClain Babbitt Lawrence Duprat

Donations Sent to Cuba by Asbury Park Committee

The Asbury Park Committee sent two barrels of clothing one barrel of oatmeal three boxes of food and six dollars in subscriptions to Cuba. Supplies will reach their destination next week and were contributed by numerous residents and local groups including Mrs Cooper Mrs Boynton Mrs Winston and others. Freight was donated by William H. Vansant.

Asbury Park Hattie Smith Cuba Mr Cooper J. D. Cooper Boynton McKune David Harvey W. Howards Shaffer Onde John W. Martin Hammond Wyckoff F. M. G. Wilson H. A. Kingsley Winsor J. O. Scott Mra. DeBow H. Hantinson

Freeholders Review Bridge Work and Road Matters

At the monthly meeting the Shark river bridge committee said it accepted improvements and paid Dean Westbrook for the balance of the contract. The road committee approved a gravel upgrade from Turkey to Lower Squankum seven miles long, with seven named property owners backing the effort. A murder investigation panel was formed with Musare Butcher Snyder Ericsson F E Heyer and J H Boyer, and the full board will reconvene February 23 to review the road project.

Board of Chosen Freeholders Shark River Bridge Committee Hid Dean & Westbrook Houve EB. W. Arrowsmith Monmouth Traction Company Freehold Mata‘wan Neptune Covan Upper Freehold Eatontown Turkey Lower Squankum Farmingdale Musare Butcher Snyder Ericcsson F. E. Heyer J. H

Board of Trade meeting shows renewed effort and plans

Attendance exceeded expectations with over thirty members as the Board discusses House Bill 6359 for postal reform and an anti ticket scalping bill. Mayor Ten Broeck backs the reforms while committees report banquet finances and a memorial album gift to Mrs LeRoy.

Board of Trade Tuseday Wesley Tuecailay Kings Queens Counties New York Congress Ten Broeck Asbury Park Bowman Methodist Book’Concern Hubbard Winsor

Asbury Park Board of Trade Honors Wheelmen Banquet Partners

The board adopted resolutions thanking the Asbury Park Wheelmen for the use of their clubhouse for the annual banquet on January 26. A committee was appointed to engross and present the resolutions to the Wheelmen, and a press notice was requested. Contributions from benevolent locals and the Olympic Social Club were noted, with proceeds to Cuban committees via New York.

Board of Trade Asbury Park Whieelmen Wheelmen Asbury Park Ina Hubbard Treat Wilbur Misa Harriet Smith Olympic Social Club Board Trade New York Ferguson Kingsley Streets Cookman Avenue Harvey Weekley Lake Fuln

Shakesperean Recital Delights Star Course Audience

Leland T. Powers, impersonator and actor of Shakespeare, entertained a large crowd in the High School Assembly Room Wednesday night. The fifth Star Course event drew praise as Powers portrayed ten characters in David Garrick and delivered a well received one act sketch.

Leland T. Powers Mr. Powers David Garrick Were Simon Ingot

Freeholders Rule Against Mrs Munkin in Bridge Injury Suit

In Monmouth County New Jersey Mrs Marie Munkin sought 35000 damages after claiming a hole on Seabright drawbridge caused injuries. Defenders argued the hole was very small and could not admit a foot or leg. Judge Nevins in Jersey City ruled for the defendants.

Marie Munkin New York Board of Freehold Era Monmouth County Seabright Drawbridge

Masonry Degree Conferred in Royal Arch Ceremony

Last Friday night the Royal Arch Mason degree was conferred on M. Barry Sco and Dr. James F. Ackerman. Initiatory work was performed by Standard Chapter of Long Branch, with several local Magona in attendance at the important meeting.

Royal Arch Mason M. Barry Sco James F. Ackerman Standard Long Branch Magona

Young People's Convention Held Tomorrow at Asbury Park

The birth anniversary convention of the Young People's and Children's Societies of the Presbytery of Monmouth meets tomorrow at 10 45 A M in First Presbyterian Church Asbury Park. Rev J E Curry Granbury Dr J H Orbison India Rev Robert M Blackburn Long Branch Rev L B Dyott vice Moderator of NJ E Union Rev A G Bale Aubury Park and Rev B MacCauley Preobold speak. A symposium of short addresses by young people on Whatever He Would Like Me to Do will conclude the event.

Monmouth Firat Presbyterian Asbury Park Addreasea J. E. Curry Granbury J. H. Orbison India Robert M. Blackburn Long Branch L. BR. Dyott N. J

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Board of Trade Committee Mer-Ferguson E. RB. Clemence Imsurance Committee Music and the Dance Editors’ Annual Meeting Florida Shark River Ee Rt ‘En Caer Parker N. Black Iike Freeholders Young People’s Convention To-Morrow
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