Anti race track bill shocks New Jersey legislature
The New Jersey Legislature opened a batch of bills with Assemblyman Lane introducing an anti race track measure. It bars horse racing on any track from November to April under heavy penalties and empowered governors and police to enforce arrests. The piece sketches other varied bills from senators and assemblymen on lunatic asylums, street railways, blue laws, and sidewalk construction, reflecting a busy session.
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New Jersey
State
Lane
Barker
South Jersey
Homeopathic School of Medicine
Miller
Winton
Assemblyman
Matlack
Thompson
McMickle
Ocean Grove Association
Senate
Perkins
Hutchinson
Asbury Park
Sea Girt
Harrigan
Essex
New York
Burlington
State moves to license undertakers with boards
A bill proposes creation of a State Board of Undertakers and a County Board to examine and license funeral directors in the state, aligning with a recommendation from the State Funeral Directors Association meeting.
Fire Destroys Shrewsbury Cottage on Lake Avenue
Fire early Sunday morning levelled the Shrewsbury cottage on Lake Avenue causing about 2500 in losses. Owner Stewart Rogers awakened by flames rescued his children, then moved furniture before retreating. Fire departments and nearby hydrants aided to prevent its spread. two barns behind survived. The house, formerly Orrin Carry’s, was insured for 1000 and furniture for 700 with Milan Ross agencies.
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Shrewsbury Cottage
Lake Avenue
Stewart Rogers
Cook Mand
Rogers Cottage
Milan Ross
Orrin Carry
Red Bank
Visit by Mrs Frances Harris in Asbury Park
Mrs Frances McCready Harris mother of Carlyle W Harris, convicted wife murderer, visited Asbury Park on Wednesday to seek evidence for a new trial before Recorder Single. She read from a grey-covered book at Milan Ross’s office, sent messengers to obtain information about Mary Helen Ports, and spoke with Leonard Shepherd and Cassar Riley. No affidavits were secured and reporters were not allowed.
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Frances McCready Harris
Carlyle W. Harris
Asbury Park
Mary Helen
Leonard Shepherd
Cassar Riley
Shepherd
Kinmonth
Miss Potts
Riley
Young performers dazzle at YMCA church event
A Tuesday evening Educational Talk at First Presbyterian Church drew a good sized audience as junior members of the YP U C presented a lively show. Clara Bamman played a fine blanc sture, Jennie Sexton’s violin sol oh encore, Mattie Ackerman and Jay Stiger gave a clever pantomime, and Gertrude Morrow led a humorous mother scene. The children’s performances promisingly add to their treasury.
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First Presbyterian Church
América
Clara Bamman
Jennie Sexton
Little Mattie Ackerman
Jay Stiger
Raggles
Misa Gertrude Morrow
Decisive Vote Ordered for Asbury Park Incorporation
Judge J Clarence Conover ordered a special election in Asbury Park for February 27 1803 to decide on borough incorporation under the 1891 92 borough law. The petition bears signatures of leading freeholders, seeking city government with four councilmen a mayor and officers. Amos Lippin Cott named judge of election with A C Twining and T Frank Appleby as tellers.
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Monmouth Courts
J. Clarence Conover
Asbury Park
Amos Lippin Cott
A. C. Twining
T. Frank Appleby
Request to Axbury Park Printing House for stationery restock
Summer rush has depleted our stationery stock. Compile a concise list of required items and send it to Axbury Park Printing House. Expect neat and prompt handling of the order.
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Axbury Park Printing House
The Banker's Daughter at Park Opera House Tuesday
Bronson Howards society drama The Banker's Daughter will play at Park Opera House next Tuesday night February 21. The production is popular and the touring company is excellent, drawing strong audiences and success everywhere it travels.
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Bronson Howard
the Park Opera House
Passing Throngs of Asbury Park Notables Aglow
A glimpse of local residents and visitors includes John H. Houghton earning local preacher licensing. Nashua visitors H A Marsh and Grace Marsh call on Dr Ackerman. John and Mrs Martin celebrate 20th wedding anniversary. E G Harrison travels to Washington for coast mail facilities talks. James H Sexton attended Y M C A state convention in Camden representing Asbury Park. Mrs E B Angelo returns from Philadelphia. Frank Pawley hosts friends on Asbury avenue. A R Parsons of Morgan Parsons reports Mr Morgan’s ill health. Capt James Throckmorton and family vacation at Jacksonville Fla and own a Lake avenue cottage. Jeremiah Lyford, bank janitor, sustains a fall. Dr Johnson and Heyman assist. Heyman notes Lakewood business slow. John Hubbard and Wat son go to Lynchville to study electric car viability for local lines. Dr J H McCarty, health-resident, plans to remain on coast and acts as agent for University Heights property sale in Washington DC.
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John H. Houghton
Long Branch
H. A. Marsh
Misa Grace Marsh
Nashua
N. H
Ackerman
Grand Avenue
John W. Martin
E. G. Harrison
Washington
James H. Sexton
Asbury Park
Camden
E B. Angelo
Marine Villa
Philadelphia
Frank Pawley
Asbury Avenue
A. R. Parsons
Morgan & Parsons
Red Bank
Jacksonville
Fla
Throckmorton
Lake Avenue
Jeremiah Lyford
Ocean Grove Bank
Emory Street
Lyford
Johnson
Benjamin Heyman
Lakewood
Heyman
Boblnness
John Hubbard
Assessor Watson
Lomxville
Belmar Street
Ift
J. H. McCarty
Ocean Grove
University Heights
Washington, D. C
Methodists
the American University
Mr. Morgan Retires From Hotel Brunswick
Mr. Morgan steps down as head of Hotel Brunswick as Mr. A R Parsons visits Monday to assess summer needs and take over management in Philadelphia. Parsons will resign there to assume full control, while Morgan’s health declines and his firm, forward hotel methods, are remembered with respect by the community.
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A. R. Parsons
Hotel
Brunswick
Parsons
Philadelphia
The
Mr. Morgan
Morgan
Hotel Brungwick
Wheelmen Meeting Hindered by Weather and Plans
Few Wheelmen attended the Monday night gathering as snow and rain fell. The house committee delayed a report likely opposing buying the Presbyterian Church building for a clubhouse at 1000 dollars plus 500 to move it. Milan Ross and Charles R Zacharias were named to arrange an entertainment, with Charles Matthews likely to assist. Alfred Atkins W H Stauffer and Zacharias were elected delegates to the LA W national meeting in Philadelphia.
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House
Presbyterian Church
Milan Ross
Charles R. Zacharias
Charles Matthews
Alfred C. Atkins
W. H. Stauffer
Chas. R. Zacharias
Asbury Park Wheelmen
Philadelphia
The School Problem Feasibility For Asbury Park
Newark New York and Buffalo architects drew plans for a new Asbury Park school house estimated to cost about 56000 dollars. A firm member met trustees last week and assured a perfect school could be built for that price. A public meeting will be held at Library Hall on Thursday evening February 23 to discuss feasibility of increasing school facilities.
Winslow Seeks Divorce From New York Wife in Dakota Courts
Drama writer Herbert H. Winslow of 32 West Twenty ninth Street New York has filed for divorce alleging his wife refuses to live with him He claims he arranged apartments for her in Asbury Park in August 1891 and persuaded her to reside with him on four occasions The action is brought in Dakota Courts.
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Herbert H. Winslow
West Twentyninth Street
New York
Winslow
Asbury Park
Love and scandal engulf Freehold man in adultery case
William Simpkins an Neptune City insurance agent, in love with Mrs. Sarah Wright wife of laborer John Wright, is jailed in Freehold on adultery charges after a clash that began on Summerfield avenue. Wright and Huggins were arrested, Simpkins fled to Philadelphia then was tracked down and brought back for a hearing before Justice Borden.
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William Simpkins
Sarah Wright
Freehold
Simpkins
Neptune City
Wright
John Wright
H Mpkins
Paramore
Huggins
Tey
Justice Borden
John H. Parker
Asbury Park
Park Hall
Masquerade at the Brighton replaces annual dance
A masquerade ball substituted the usual dress dance at Hotel Brighton on Monday night with about fifty attendees despite stormy weather. Invitations were issued for 9 o'clock in costume. Miss Bertha Lyon provided music and a committee of Sadie Borden Nellie Hunt and Maggie McKeown supervised.
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Brighton
Third Avenue
Bertha Lyon
Sadie Borden
Nellie Hunt
Maggie McKeown
Wm. Hamilton
Chas
Hunt
Daisy
John Bennett
Princeton
Grace Rowland
Miss Peck
Dr. J. Rockafeller
J. Linwood Shepherd
A. H. Hope
Wm. Wiseman
H. B. Martin
William Rockafeller
Frank Tuttle
Fred Hopper
Gus
Cornelius
George Washington
Reuben Norris
Harry A. Borden
Uncle Sam
Edward Cass
Eighteen Years Married at Doll Residence
On Valentine's night a reception marked the eighteenth anniversary of Mr and Mrs Jacob Doll Jrs marriage. Wortmans orchestra provided dancing music with readings and recitations between sets. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J A W Hetrick Mr and Mrs Jacob Doll Sr Mr and Mrs M E Daniels Mr and Mrs Charles Boecklen Mr and Mrs Charles E King Mr and Mrs Grison Mr and Mrs Christopher Brager Mr and Mrs Van Valkenburgh and daughter Mrs Heisley May and Ida Aschoff Annie Stulting of Brooklyn and others.
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St. Valentine's
Jacob Doll, Jr
Mr. Doll
Cookman Avenue
Wortman
J. A. W. Hetrick
Jacob Doll
M. £. Daniels
Charles Boecklen
Charles E. King
Mra. Grison
Christopher Brager
van Valkenburgh
Russel Bennett
Mra. Heisley
May
Ida Aschoff
Annie Stulting
Brooklyn
Deserted Soon After Her Marriage Divorce Suit Filed
Mrs. Blanche H. Dey of Manasquan sues for absolute divorce from Cornelius Dey claiming he abandoned her the day after their wedding five years ago and has not communicated or supported her since. She is represented by R. T. and W. B. Stout of Asbury Park.
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Blanche 8. Dey
Manasquan
Cornelius Dey
Dey
R. T
W. B. Stout
Asbury Park
Indictment of Monmouth Racing Association Sparks Law Order Cheers
Grand jury returns sixteen indictments including against the Monmouth Park Association. Book makers escape. Law and Order groups hail action amid rumors of legislative betting legalization and a Beasley charge alleging a disorderly house at the track. Chief Justice Beasley claimed strong evidence and urged indictments if identities remained uncertain.
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Law and Order Leagues
Grand Jury
Monmouth Racing Association
Long Branch
Monmouth Park Association
Freehold
Association
Beasley
Franchise Granted For Asbury Park And Belmar Street Line
The Township Committee approved the Asbury Park and Belmar Street Railway Company franchise to operate an electric railroad on Main street from Wesley Lake bridge to Shark River. The ordinance passed second reading after debate. company directors celebrated. The road has thirty days to accept the ordinance.
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Asbury
T. Frank Appleby
Frank L. Tenbroeck
Tilton and Rainear
Kirkbride
Young man forged father's name to pay 57 dollar check
A trusted youth bought trousers from Cook's Bee Ilive with a forged signature on a $57 check. The bank voided it after collection. the father paid for the loss to spare arrest. The youth had gambled away hundreds at the races since last summer.
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Cook’s
Bee Ilive
Cook
First National Bank
Double Celebration for New Dem Society Rooms Opening
The Democratic Society opens new rooms over Newlin's hardware on Main Street with a combined housewarming and Washington's Birthday celebration on February 22. A mapped program of exercises leads to a splendid supper, with invitations extended to dual citizenship men and others across parties.
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The
Democratic Society
Newlin
Main Street
Washington
Ness
Florida Winter Crowd Draws North Visitors to Seashore
Hotel and railroad men report record winter crowds in Florida surpassing 1888 bonanza levels. Asbury Park leads New Jersey, with Port Orange and Lian Avon hosting a dozen families and notable residents like Capt. Young and Dr. Mitchell. Journalists, hotel managers, and travelers recount yacht cruising, hospitality, and guided tours from Ocean Grove and Jacksonville as northern guests flock to Orlando, St. Augustine, and Lake Helen.
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Florida
Asbury Park
New Jersey
Port Orange
Lian Avon
Halifax River
Capt. Young
Henry Mitchell
Minot
Dr. Mitchell
Capt. Minot
Hemmenway
Halifax
Joseph White
Orlando
Rock Ledge
Lake Helen
St. Augustine
E 8. Westcott
Asbury Avenue
Harlan
Enterprise
Angus
Sanford
Ida Leadley
Dr. Probst
Leadley
Fourth Avenue
Hernandez
Astory Park
John Handley
Handley
Dr. Disbrow
M. E. Church
Land of Flower
Heaven
J.B Thompson
Océan Grove
Carlton
Jacksonville
Thompson
Pennsylvania Railroad
Clyde Line
Orvan Seamship Co
Census Totals for Asbury Park Fall Short of Expectations
Police conducted a borough census revealing 2756 residents, lower than the anticipated 3500. Officers Borden Rogers Kipp and White logged 1462 933 180 and 175 names respectively, with Mr Harry Redway recording 8700 persons. The census occurred in June amid summer visitors, noted as the poorest time for counting.
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Policw
Asbury Park
Borden
Wesley Lake
Sewall Avenue
Rogers
Kipp
White
Harry Redway
Miss Millie White Hosts West Grove Party
Miss Millie White gave a party at her West Grove residence on Wednesday evening with social games and dancing. Refreshments were served at 11 o'clock. attendees included Mrs Geo White and numerous Misses and Messrs including Alice Barnes Laura Barnes Mahlon White Arch White and Wm Chamberlain among others.
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Millie White
West Grove
Mrs
Geo. White
Alice’Barnes
Lela Woodward
Laura Barnes
Debbie Tilton
Lizzie Berrian
Mamie Murrat
Messrs
Wm. Whittle
Mahlon White
Wm. Chamberlain
Arch, White
Charles Palmateer
Harry White
Thos, Eagan
Burnt Cork Artists to Stage February Minstrel Show
The Century Club presents a Park Opera House minstrel show on Tuesday evening February 28. Local youth troupe members, long seen on stage, promise a high quality entertainment. Attend to help ensure a successful community event.
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Century Club
the Park Opera House
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Wheelmen’s Meeting
Justice Beasley
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