A Luminous Day for Asbury Park Electric Franchise Decided
In a long session the Asbury Park commissioners finalized the electric railway franchise terms. The board agreed to a 30 year lease with annual rents of 4000 for the first fifteen years and 4500 for the last fifteen, subject to adjustments, plus conditions on fire escapes and street work. The adjourned meeting approved a cash payment basis and set a Tuesday adjourned session for final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley
Commissioners
Tenbroeck
Kirkbride
Police
Rogers
Smith
Police Committee
Fire and Water Committee
Kroeb
Bird
Kroehl
Belmar
Neptune
Lewis
Asbury Park
Winsor
Wifer- Sons
Seashore Electric Railway Offiials
New York
W. P. Stevenson
E. A. Buzbey
Bond
Bond Street
F. A. Leggett
Neptund Company
Bell Fund
Lincoln Birthday Observances Held in Asbury Park and West Park
Citizens gathered at the M C A hall in Asbury Park to honor Abraham Lincoln with remarks by Rev. F C Colby and others. At West Park School Principal Murray organized patriotic exercises with readings and a tribute by Rev Dr Sampson recalling Lincoln’s life and wartime leadership.
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Abraham Lincoln
Asbury Park
M.C. A
F. L Ten Broeck
Republican Club
F. C. Colby
Lincoln
Colby
Washington
Republic
George W. Treat
Wm. F LeRoy
Mr. Treat
West Park School
Murray
West Park
George Crittenden
Dr. Sampson
Bethel M. E. Church
President Lincoln
Magnificent aurora lights Asbury Park with vivid colors
Residents of Asbury Park and northern regions enjoyed a rare aurora borealis display Saturday evening. The spectacle featured pink red purple violet and flashes of yellow and white lasting over an hour despite cold wind.
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Asbury Park
Northern Hemisphere
Pennsylvania
France
North America
Youthful Surprise Party for Miss Carrie Harrison
A group of young friends gathered Tuesday evening at 203 Seventh Avenue to surprise Miss Carrie Harrison. The event featured songs games and dancing with participants Misses Cora Finch Ethel Sedam Eva Mercey Ethel Harrison Masters Fred Gordon Albert Mercey Allie Mercey James Applegate Larry Barnes Jacob Mercey.
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Carrie Harrison
Seventh Avenue
Cora Finch
Ethel Sedam
Eva Mercey
Ethel Harrison
Masters Fred Gordon
Albert Mercey
Allie Mercey
James Applegate
Larry Barnes
Jacob Mercey
Mrs John B Ripley Obituary Recalls West End Hotel Pioneer
The community mourns Mrs John B Ripley who died after a prolonged illness attributed to grip. A founder of the West End Hotel in Asbury Park she led the Grand Avenue Hotel venture and managed the West End with charm and tact. Funeral services were held at the Reformed Church and interment at Mt Prospect Cemetery. Edward Fuller of Covan Grove died at 16 after a skating accident.
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John
West End Hotel
Ripley
Hamilton
N. J
Elkanah Stout
the Park
Lybrand Sill
Summerfield Avenue
Grand
Emall
Grand Avenue
Sill & Ripley
West End
Asbury Park
Grand Avenue Reformed Church
the Reformed Church
Scudder
John Handley
First M E. Church
Wm. T. Abbott
Trenton
Sill
Romain
Reformed Church
Mt. Prospect Cemetery
Jas. H. Sexton
Delegations to Form Wall Castle and Liberty Council No 1b
A Corinthian Castle Knights of the Golden Eagle group will travel to Spring Lake Tuesday evening to help organize Wall Castle with H. Brown Wa. IL. Potter and other noted citizens among the charter members. On Thursday evening Junior Americans delegations will visit Glendora to institute Liberty Council No 1b.
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Corinthian Castle
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Spring Lake
Wall Castle
H. Brown
Potter
Glendora
Liberty Council
Old Ulster Gazette Copies and Early Mail Schedules
Editor Brown cites a copy of the Ulster County Gazette dated January 4 1800 as possibly an original from the Centennial year. Mentions publisher Freer and his large editions, plus residents recalling mail routes and delivery by horse. Mails to Philadelphia and New York times and arrival windows listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Matawan Journal
Ulster County
N. Y
Freer
Kingston
Local Notables Leave for Winter Habits and New Posts
Personal notices recount Ada P. King’s days at Long Branch with friends and Jason B. Layton visiting Warwick. Others plan moves to Asbury Park, Florida, or the Southern States. Sewell is reappointed to a veterans board. others retire or relocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada P. King
Long Branch
Jason B. Layton
Post Office Force
Warwick
N. J
A. 8. Ludlow
Manasquan
Florida
Republican Primary Meeting Sets February 27 at 3 to 7 P.M.
A Republican Club gathering named Cook Holand to preside as it discussed plans for the upcoming primary. Speakers Harrison Watson and Hubbard offered remarks. A committee was formed to secure a primary venue, with Gen. John C. Patterson urged to call the event for Saturday February 27 between 3 and 7 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Club
Cook Howland
Messrs
Harrison
Watson
Hubbard
John C. Patterson
Grand Army Officers Elected at New Jersey Encampment
The annual Grand Army of the Republic Department of New Jersey encampment in Trenton last week elected Commander-Gen. R. A. Donnelly of Trenton and officers including Senior Vice Commander J. L. White of Paterson, Junior Vice Commander A. D. Blanchett of Morristown, Chaplain Rev. Charles E. Hill of Red Bank, Medical Director Dr. J. Younglove of Elizabeth, Adjutant to Commander B. W. Mains of Trenton, and Administration Council members John A. Rodrigo Newark, George W. Moore Plainfield, Frank Bride Newark, Jas. H. Bird Asbury Park, and W. V. Kennelley.
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G. A. R. Department of New Jersey
Trenton
R. A. Donnelly
J. L. White
Paterson
A. D. Blanchett
Morristown
Charles E. Hill
Red Bank
J. Younglove
Elizath
B. W. Mains
Willard Wiseman Celebrates Coming of Age at Home
On Friday February 12 Willard C Wiseman reached his majority in a stag celebration at his residence. Friends gathered for card games and merriment before refreshments. Hosts and helpers included Geo E Hopper Geo A Wedel Edward Winsor Elvin C Burtis Linwood Shepherd Harry A Borden Chas A Toland and Jos Wise Man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard C. Wiseman
Messrs
Geo. E. Hopper
Geo. A. Wedel
Edward Winsor
Elvin C. Burtis
Linwood Shepherd
Harry A. Borden
Chas. A. Toland
Jos
Wise Man
Harry Wiseman
Death of D D Withers shocks turf world
David Dunham Withers principal owner of Monmouth Park and Brookdale breeding farm died at the Brevoort House from kidney trouble and diabetes. His death removes a major figure in racing known for ownership and investments across several tracks near New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Dunham Withers
Monmouth Park
Brookdale
New York
Mr. Withers
Brevoort House
Florida Tourists From Asbury Park Head South for Winter Visit
Several prominent Asbury Park residents travel to Florida and the South during a prime winter period. Counselor Isaac C. Kennedy and his son Fred depart for Washington and St. Augustine to view sights and relics, while Rev. A Wallace and Mrs. Wallace sail toward Charleston and St. Augustine. A third party heads to Philadelphia and Washington on the Fast Mail with Mr. Gee and family. The article anticipates enjoyable, scenic travels and reports on companions and travel plans.
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Asbury Park
Florida
Isaac C. Kennedy
Fred
Washington
St. Augustine
Rev. A. Wallace
D. D
Ocean Grove Record
New York
Clyde Dock
Brooklyn Bridge
Cole
Jolly
Eld Cjty
Charleston
Egleston Heights
St. Jon's
Record
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Gee
Fred Kroehl
Cornelia R Kroehl
Magnolia Hotel
Beach Purchase Bill Blocked in Legislature
Commissioners learned the beach and other property purchase bill offered by Mr. Bradley would be reported adversely by the legislative committee. Delegates Hawkins Tenbroeck and Winsor met the committee in Trenton to seek changes. An immediate sinking fund is needed, and the bill may return for action Monday evening.
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Park Hall
Hawkins
Kennedy
Kroebl
Kirkbride
Shepherd, Smith
Tenbroeck
Mr. Winsor
Bradley
Messrs. Hawkins
Winsor
Trenton
Mile High Joy in a Letter from Dr Bruce Keator
Dr Bruce Keator of University Park Denver reports a delightful Colorado climate. He notes the dry crisp air is exhilarating and cites meeting old friends and patients from Asbury Park while expressing optimism about joining Dr Ackerman to handle the upcoming busy summer season.
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Bruce Keator
University Park
Denver
Colorado
Asbury Park
Dr. Ackerman
Public sale of heirs of John Polhemus near Scobeyville
Hon Arthur Wilson attorney for the Polhemus heirs conducts a public sale of personal property at the homestead farm near Scobeyville on Wednesday February 24 at 10 am. Items include a gray mare three cows hogs poultry wagons carriages 100 barrels of seed potatoes 30 bushels of corn 15 tons of hay 40 bushels of rye and furniture with Jacob Shutts as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Wilson
John Polhemus
Scobeyville
Jacob Shutts
Burtis Bros Move to New Store on Main Street
Burtis Bros relocate from Bradley building at Main and Mattison to the large Main Street store of Uriah White near Cookman Avenue. They will take possession about March 1, enabling T Frank Appleby to complete planned alterations at the corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley
Main Street
Mattison Avenue
T. Frank Appleby
Burtis Bros
Uriah White
Cookman Avenue
Appleby
Massive New Jersey protest sways state capitol on race track bills
A vast delegation from across New Jersey filled the Trenton Capitol opposing race-track gambling. Speakers included Bishop Scarborough and Anthony Comstock as citizens denounce licensure and demand reform, signaling a rare, united challenge to the Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
New Jersey
State House
Kempshall
State Citizens’ League
Wm. M Lanning
Knowles
Newark
Duryea
Rutgers College
John L. Scudder
Jersey City
Gluttenberg
Gratz A. Maret
Samuel H. Grey
McNulty
Carlos’ Martyn
Col
Dobbins
Anthony Comstock
New York
Committee On
Dangerous skating escapade at Sunset Lake ends with many rescued
A group of about 25 children fell through thin ice on Sunset Lake Wednesday afternoon. Mr J E Wortman warned the party, returned to help, and with others freed the group as ice broke in all directions. Several boys suffered exposure before reaching shore.
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Sunset Lake
J. E Worman
North Asbury
Mr. Wortman
Aggregation of Wheels Touring Philadelphia Convention
Messrs. A C Atkins D C Covert T Frank Appleby and other cyclists attended the American Wheelmen Convention at Industrial Hall Philadelphia Tuesday. The largest ever display of bicycles by leading manufacturers attracted representatives from nearly all US clubs and leagues with demonstrations of machine manufacture and expert riding. Each visitor received a souvenir medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
A. C. Atkins
Reduced Rates for Clergymen on Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces that from Feb 15 clerics with proper orders may buy tickets at half fare. Valid east of Pittsburg and Erie and west of Pittsburg, enabling half price between any stations and to Cleveland Chicago Columbus Cincinnati Indianapolis St Louis or intermediate points. The policy aims to aid ministers and reflects the railroad’s liberality to a deserving class.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Erie
Cleveland
Chicago
Columbus
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Pennsylvania Railroad
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Edward Fuller
Covan Grove
Edward R. Fuller
Abbott Avenue
C. M. Vermoule
Wm. J. Sewell
National Homes For
Beverly Crowell
B. Crowell & Co
Lulu P. Simpson
Philadephia
F. L. Tenbroeck
G. P. Raitt
Newburgh
Lesie
Fifth Avenue
W. J. Broadmeadow
The
Electric Railway Company
Edward Young
Westminster Church
Grand Avenue Hotel
R. F. Chabert
Hoboken
Grand Avenue Ater
Asbury Cottage
Henry J. Newton
Jacksonville
Fla
Newton
Thaddeus Wilson
Shrewsbury Presbyterian Church
Georgie Emery
Emery
Little Silver
W. T. Abbott
Joby
Abbott
the . E. Church
Ocean Grove
Josephine Stout
Arthur Zimmerman
England
Lafayette College
Charles J. Young
Saratoga
Elberon Memorial Presbyterian Church
Young
Evangelist Yatman
Yatmian
Young People's Temple
Yatman
Grand Army
D. D. Withers
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