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Newspaper

Asbury Park Journal

Location

Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1897

Page

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Board of Trade Hears Banking Bill and Ticket Reform

The Board of Trade held a well attended meeting led by President Bird with William E. Bedell as secretary. They endorsed the Zimmerman and Loud postal bills and discussed the anti ticket scalping measure. They approved resolutions on George B. Roberto and reviewed committee appointments and new members William B. Clayton and J. Edward Fillcroft.

Bite Board of Trade Bird William F. LeRoy William E. Bedell Howell Third New Jersey Congress Ten Broeck George B. Roberto Pennsylvania Railroad Ten Brreck David Harvey, Jr W. S. Gill Fergueau Committee On Manufactures Zimmerman Manufacturing Company Asbury Park William B. Clayton J. Edward Fillcroft H. C. Winsor J. D. Newlin Jobn Forman M. L. Bamman Ener Sci van A. W. Cornelius W. E. Bedell Rev. J.gil D.C. Covert Wnean F. Apleby John Hubbard Harvey, Jr A.D. McCabe Capt J. Minot C. A. Young A. Terhune E. G. Saree R. Zacharias J. F. Parieen M. D E. Schoitaler G. W. Trea Business Interrota Johnson Taylor Jos. Cayte John N. Burtis A. N. Sparks

Building and Loan Association grants high premiums on offerings

At the February meeting the Building and Loan Association sold 96,000 at a 13 percent premium and 96,400 at a 12 percent premium, the highest premiums in years. Banks avoid discounting paper and builders seek funds, pushing monthly receipts to about 9 to 10 thousand dollars. Eight hundred shares have been taken in the new issue.

Building and Loan Association Borruwere Ie Sepehs Foere Eeties

Closing the Accounts of the Township Committee

Township Committee wrapped up the year with bills and accounts. Police Chief Hulshart reported 434 arrests including 220 for disorderly conduct and 50 for drunkenness, with convictions mostly at Freehold. Citizens contributed 172.25 toward prosecuting illegal liquor cases, indictments and convictions exceeding 75, and overall crime declined since crackdown began.

Hulshart Asbury Park Ocean Grove Pevenne

Fraud case against Nellie J. Salter in Freehold arrest

Nellie J. Salter faced multiple charges of obtaining money under false pretenses after failing to deliver corsets and refund deposits taken in Belmar Manasquan and other areas. She was jailed at county facilities after initial bail denial and remains until grand jury. past frauds in Newark and church records are noted.

Nellie J. Salter Freehold Lillie Newman Emma Hendrickson Asbury Park Miss Brown Long Branch Salter Bank Belmar Manasquan Red Bank W. A. Venable Justice Child Marshal Smith Abbott Avenue Young Salter

Penn Rowing Candidate Fred Wallace Noted by Inquirer

The Philadelphia Inquirer reviews University of Pennsylvania rowing crew prospects and highlights Fred L. Wallace of Asbury Park High School as a 19 year old 6 foot 1 inch oarsman likely to join the boat.

University of Pennsylvania The Philadelphia Inquirer Fred L. Wallace Asbury Park High School

Seed sowing advice and catalogue offer from Vick's Lone

An ad advises sowing good seeds costs no more than poor stock and promotes Vick's Lone Rochester NC to request their catalogue. It promises a list of new items and guarantees no disappointment, urging readers to mail for the first-order savings and decor ideas.

Soultel Pesson Dewi Dames Vick's Lone Rochester N. C

Asbury Park Seeks Year Round Resort Status

City leaders and hotel men urged a shift from seasonal rush to an all year plan to attract visitors February through October. A 25 member committee was formed to push winter hotels and improved rail access, with endorsements from hotel operators, merchants, clergy, and rail officials.

Asbury Park Aebury Park Ten Broeck Wheelmen's Club Asbury Fark Coouncilman Kroehl W. E. Bedell Henry Steinbach New Steinbach Company Bradley Steinbach M. L. Glennon

Asbury Park Winter Resort Plan Discussed by City Council

The council debated starting a winter resort with sea water baths and sun parlor at Asbury Park. Proposals included converting a Fourth Avenue pavilion into a sun parlor and heating bathing houses, with a casino project considered and a subcommittee to report to Senator Bradley.

Asbury Park Kirk Rkbride Ocean Avenue Fourth Avenue Ten Broeck Pareons Bradley Atlantic City Hotel Brighton

Special Central Railroad Train Promotes Ashbury Park Winter Resort

The Central Railroad of New Jersey offers a ten car special train for Ashbury Park residents to visit Atlantic City on February 13. Invitations limited to 600, depart Asbury Park at 8:30 AM return by 4:30 PM giving five hours of sightseeing. E P Benjamin of Coast Land Co Allenhurst arranged the excursion with full railroad support.

Medical Cydletier Asbury Park Morgan & Parsons Hotel Brunswick Thomas J. Ryan Philadelphaa J. E. Worman Thomas Noble The Fenimore H. W. Doughty Central Railroad of New Jersey Berrang & Zacharias Ira E. White Central Railroad Theodore Oves Metropolitan Hotel Tomlinson & Walton William Applegate Atalanta Hotel M. L. Bamman Theodore H. Beringer Asbury Avenue Pavilion E. P. Benjamin Coast Land Company Allenhurst Broadway Jaffray H. B. Claflin & Co Atlantic City Janeway New York Ten Broeck George F. Kroehl H. C. Wincor S. W. Kirkbride B.S. Reater David Harvey, Jr Isaac C. Kennedy A. R. Parsons Henry Mitchell Henry Seinbach Milan Ross H. B. Ayres Josiah Buzby T. Frank Appleby George FP. Wilbur J. F. Davison A. C. Twining James H. Bird John Hubbard William I. Gill Andrew Terhune Millard F. Bird L. O. Grenelle W. Harvey Jones Mr. Appleby Suzby Buzby Keator Hamed Bradley New Jersey Ocean Bradly E. S. Widdemer Philadelphia Atlantics City J. L. Kinmonth Daily Press Ashbury Park

Cycle Association Formed To Promote Bicycle Racing

New York hosts national meeting as owners of bicycle tracks organize the National Cycle Track Association. Four districts are created New Jersey New England New York Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland and DC. A $500 silver cup will be awarded at each race meet with a $10 daily prize to the holder.

National Cycle Track Association New York City Asbury Park Association New Jersey New England New York Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland District of Columbia National Association

Plans for $30,000 Pleasure Bay casino announced

Plans have been drawn for a $30,000 casino to be built at Pleasure Bay for the coming season. The project promises luxurious conveniences and architectural beauty, aiming to be a model for its kind.

Pleasure Bay

Freeholders Act to Collect Delinquent Township Taxes

At the February meeting the Board of Freeholders directed counsel to collect unpaid taxes from Howell Middletown Millstone Ocean and Upper Freehold townships and Asbury Park Bradley Beach Spring Lake Atlantic Highlands Neptune City Belmar Seabright. Ocean Township owes about 34000. The county advances on Manasquan bridge progress and jail work.

Board of Freeholders Cook Manasquan Bridge Court House and Jail County Collector and Finance Committee Manasquan Enright Monmouth County Applegate Howell Middletown Millstone Ocean Upper Freehold Asbury Park Bradley Beach Spring Lake Atlantic Highlands Neptune City Belmar Seabright Ocean Township

Mock Trial at Wheelmen Club Delights Audience

A Wednesday night mock trial at the Wheelmen’s club-house featured Mise Harry Bo Martin and Elvin C. Burtle. Edward W. Wincor presided, with a jury including James D. Carton and M. Harry Scott delivering a verdict of no cause for action.

Wheelmen‘s Mise Harry Bo Martin Elvin C. Burtle Misa Martin Charles E. Dr H. B. Ayres

Fisk Jubilee Singers to Perform at Park Opera House

The Fisk Jubilee Singers will appear at Park Opera House next Thursday evening February 18 after touring Germany Holland and Sweden. The group known nationally and internationally originated jubilee music in concert work and dates from 1871 at Fisk University Nashville. Tickets are available at Kinmouths drug store for the event.

Fisk Jubilee Singera Park Opera House Germany Holland Sweden Fisk University At Nashville Charles Mumford Red Bank Kinmonth

Seaside Conclave Installs New Heptasoph Officers

District Deputy James H. Gull installed Seaside Conclave officers Tuesday night in the Appleby building lodge room. The larger than usual attendance encouraged officers, with Past Archon jewels presented to David Harvey Jr., William H. Carinan, David W. Cooper and Johnson Taylor. Harvey received a representative badge. leftovers went to the Salvation Army. Heptasophs benefits range from 1000 to 5000 dollars.

Seaside James H. Gull Paterson Appleby Building David Harvey, Jr William H. Carinan David W. Cooper Johnson Taylor Harvey Salvation Army Heptasophs

Pound-Net Bill Faces Public Hearing In Albany

The Legislative Committee on Game and Fisheries held a Tuesday hearing on Assemblyman Scovel’s anti pound bill. It would ban erecting any fencing or pound in the Atlantic Ocean or bays. Pound fishermen oppose the measure while hook and line fishermen are set to speak next Tuesday to argue for or against it.

Legislative Committee On Game and Fisheries Assemblyman Scovel Atlantic Ocean

Perjury Charges Loom After Gold vs Woolley Trial

Rosa Gold and Max Cohn were charged with perjury after the Rosa Gold v. Matthias Woolley case in Freehold. The jury failed to reach a verdict Friday night, and witnesses Melchher Perjery and others faced pretrial bonds set by officials for May grand jury action.

Rosa Gold Matthias Woolley Freehold Max Cohn Thomas P. McKenna Otto VanGoin

Water Works Receives New Basin and Brick Building

The Water Buildings project opened Monday for a receiving basin and a new brick building at the water works. A. A. Taylor was the lowest bidder and will receive 5325 dollars for the basin and 6165 dollars for the building. The council will consider approving the contracts at the next meeting.

A. A. Taylor

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Board OF Trade Business George Houghton Main Street el Enie Wach Agate Wayte i Peter Stryker Re- Church Saratoga Helen B. Minot Atlantic Bing Alieade Senator Bradley M. CL. Bateman W. I. Gil W.harvey Jones Senator Branley Central Railroads Inia Cycle Association Gee Melchher Perjery
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