Pioneer store in Ashes: Asbury Park furniture blaze
John A. Githens and Co. main street furniture store and warerooms were destroyed by fire Friday night, with an estimated loss of 20000 dollars. The blaze started on the second floor amid beds, couches and parlor pieces, and water ruin followed. Fire crews from Ocean Grove and other departments fought for three hours, saving the first floor where N. Stone & Co. occupied space. Insurance totaled 15600 dollars, with 9000 on the mock and 6500 on the building. The proprietor vows to resume business as spring trade approaches. the store has deep historical ties to Asbury Park since 1872.
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John A. Githena & Co
Main Street
Main
Cookman
Ocean Grove
Lower Main Street
Washington White
N. Stone & Co
Leggett
Prudence Stiles
Stone
Oket
Appleby
Base Rom
Githene
Journal
Githens
Asbury Park
Western Union Telegraph Office
O. 8. Brown
Spring Lake
Branchport
Asbury Lodge
A. M
Library Association
H. M. Bradley
Mies E. A. Rice
High School Fair To Support Music And Library Fund
The High School will stage a three night fair next week to raise funds for a Chickering grand piano and to furnish the library with new books. The event features refreshments, a school work exhibit, and an Alcoan art show. The 15 piece school orchestra led by Mr. Loran Gillowe will perform each evening, with Miss Wade directing an extra entertainment in the Assembly Room. Admission is ten cents for the building.
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Loran Gillowe
Hiawatha
A Church of Their Own Moves for New Lot Purchase
First Congregational Church plans to buy land for a new church as Library Hall cannot be leased long term. Two sites were reviewed, with the First avenue corner winning favor at an asking price of 8,500 dollars plus the Bainbridge and Lippincott property. The board urged a time payment plan and subscriptions were started, aiming for quick cash and future sale if a better site appeared. The church reports a prosperous condition and pursues a 1002150 square foot lot after negotiations.
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First Congregational Church
Monny
Board of Trustees
Samuel A. Patterson
Mackintosh
Third Avenue
Emory Street
First Avenue
George A. Smork
W. A. Borrs
George A. Roberts
H. Ss. Wilson
Bainbridge
Death on the Tracks A Shoemaker Killed by Locomotive
John Derwin, 63, was killed Monday afternoon when struck by a Pennsylvania freight while walking between Munroe and Summerfield avenues near Springwood Avenue. The high pilot wheels passed over him, severing his head. a coroner's jury was seated for an inquest at Park Hall. He leaves a wife and four children.
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John Derwin
Win Bed
Springwood Avenue
Munroe
Summerfield Avenues
Derwin
Pennsylvania
Hummer
Park Hall
North End
Baggage Room
Herbert
Sexton
Main Street
J. S. Fisher
J. R. Weir, Jr
Edward van Wickle
Clarence White
Harry A. Borden
Charles Ryne
Hightstown
John, Jr
Michael
Robert Evans
James Forsyth
J. J. Parker
Cookman Avenue
James Logas
Lemuel Harvey
Jacob Pearce
Michael Derwin
Devel Derwin
Asbury Park Tour Trains to Atlantic City Enriches Citizens
An educational excursion for 418 Asbury Park residents last Saturday used a Central Railroad of New Jersey special train to visit Atlantic City. The trip, with ten coaches and a lunch car, stopped at North Asbury Park Allenhurst and Farmingdale Lakewood Manchester and Whiting, finishing with a welcome for visiting officials in Atlantic City led by Mayor Stoy and others. The voyage showcased winter scenery, snow clad pines, and the lure of lakefront resorts, comparing views to Asbury Park and highlighting local business figures who aided the trip.
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Atlantic City
Asbury Park
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
North Asbury Park
Allenhurst
E. P. Benjamin
Coast Land Company
Benjamin
Central , Railroad7 Company
Branchport
Southern’ Railway
Farmingdale
Lakewood
Manchester
Southern Railroad
Whiting's
The
Central
Winslow Junction
Franklin P. Stoy
E. D. Irelan
Joseph Thomge
Levi C. Albertson
Johgi G. Shreve
James Haines Lippincott
Haddon Hall
J. Jag
Daily Press
Thomas J. Die
Igi
Viet Tors
New York City
Pennsylvania
Little Silver Drawbridge
Jersey City
Rahway
Atlantic City Visit Highlights Hotel Tour and Boardwalk Glow
At 11 30 the train reached its destination as citizens greeted the delegation. Mayor Stoy welcomed them and Mayor Ten Broeck addressed the group. Charlie Evans praised Atlantic City’s unity and wished Asbury Park prosperity. One hundred excursionists dined at Haddon Hall, then toured the town. The four mile boardwalk costs 130000 and features salt water pipes, wind-break bazaars, and hard packed beach. The Brighton Casino offered a model view of the ocean with parlors and a theater, while winter activity and heated pools drew interest from the visitors.
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Citizens’ Committee
Haddon Hall
Benjamin
Stoy
Ten Broeck
Charlie Evans
Atlantic City
Asbury Park
Brighton
Asbury Park Promotes Winter Resort Plans and Services
In a broad review of Asbury Park facilities and plans the author highlights the pool, billiard and pool tables, the eight story Barden Hotel, the Wel house, the Elks building and fire department readiness. Observations cover police presence and courtesy, local excursion impressions, and potential casino ventures. The piece calls for winter population growth, water front ownership, and sewer management under town oversight to build a Greater Asbury Park with improved amenities and tax stability. Leader Jauren H. Conxene urges forming a property owner committee to supervise water front projects.
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Barden Hotel
eThe Elks
Lodge
Rogers
Asbury Fremen
Kal Smith
Main‘ i
Asbury Park
Atlantic City
Advan
Belmar
Tempering With the Express Causes Commuter Stir
Commuters on the New York and Long Branch Railroad were startled by circulating rumors that the popular 10 Pennsylvania express from New York might add another stop at Middle. The report sparked discussion among riders about schedule changes and service impact.
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New York & Long Branch
New York
Atlantic City Weather Sways Asbury Park Visit Prospects
The piece describes a sunny ideal day in Atlantic City attracting Asbury Park visitors. It notes the pleasant conditions, light winds, and snow absence, arguing weather shapes impressions of winter resorts and compares Atlantic City to Asbury Park in climate, accessibility, and hotel readiness for winter guests.
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Atlantic City
Pring
Asbury Park
Only a Private staged again at Park Opera House
Mc Gee and Champlin stage the four act military drama Only a Private at Park Opera House with Com pany A Third Regiment of New Jersey backing. Cast includes Jack Brandon J G Bauer and Elwood Kendall with General Morris and Union officers. Washington Birthday matinee offered at reduced prices to raise funds for the drill room as Absecon Park residents urged support.
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McGee & Champlin
Park Opera House
Company A
Third Regiment of
New Jersey
Washington
Jack Brandon
Roadheartless
Champlin
Virginia
J. G. Bauer
Carl’ VanBuren
Jack
Frank L. Tuttle Mathines
VanBuren
Elias E. McGee
Elwood Kendall
Gen. Morris
J. R. Muddell
Sherman
E’l Tiffany Rd. Thomas
Charles E. King
W. O. Wiseman
Rhett
Rockefeller
Jm. H. Pancoast
Brandon
Hattie Chissman
Bute
Mettie O'Dell
Winnie Morton
Adele Townsend
Bauer
London
Richard Mansfield
Asbury Park
Settlement Reached In Keansburg Railroad Accident
Central Railroad of New Jersey pays 10000 to the Palmer families after the Keansburg crash on October 27. Dr. Palmer and Mrs. Palmer killed outright. W E Hand seriously injured and hospitalized two months. Deborah Palmer recovering and to receive a share of damages.
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Deborah Palmer
Palmer
Walton rejects bid for Borough Council seat in primary
Mr Hiram Walton denies any candidacy for Borough Councilman despite Republican Club slate. He says he will not allow his name to appear at the primary, praises the present Board, and thanks the club for the honor. The letter also notes Neptune township Collector candidacy denial and employment change with the Ocean Grove Association.
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Hiram Walton
Republican Club
Walton
Asbury Park
Neptune Township
Ocean Grove Association
Central Railroad delays Pennsylvanian exec train at Asbury Park
Editor notes repeated Central Railroad disruption as 4.15 way train from New York, held back to accept freight and a horse car, delaying nearly one hundred travelers. Calls for adherence to schedule or public notice before boarding. Commutants.
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Journal
Pennsylvania
New York City
Asbury Park
Central Railroad
Newrk
Central
Patterson Charged With Forgery in New Jersey Check Case
Frank Patterson formerly of Asbury Park was arrested in Hudson New York on a charge of forging a 6 000 dollar check on the People's Bank and Trust Company of Paterson New Jersey. Detective Maxwell and contractor Charles Plainer filed the warrant. Bail was set at 1 000 dollars, extradition papers secured, Patterson escorted to New Jersey.
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New York Tribune
Frank Patterson
Asbury
Hudson
Parsaic
Olden
Black
Longley
Patterson
Emley
Paterson
New Jersey
Asbury Park
New York Warber Fem Sorte Say Dill
A garbled report from New York outlines a dispute or action involving a harbor site and a tender. Details are unclear but reference to Warber and six hundred fifty appears alongside a legal or administrative process affecting the harbor area. The fragment suggests official proceedings or filings in the city.
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Pioneer Store
Ashes
Freight
Pot, Molt
Jauren H. Conxene
Express
Ocean Walk
Erresis Pae
Avon
Mrs. Palmer
Nushead
Lew F A
Anney
Red Bank
Defiance
Asbury Park Wheelmen
Holmes
Pepernous
Mon
Johnson
Lla
Norman Bee Woessper
Schneider
Dobson
Warber Fem
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