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Asbury Park Journal

Location

Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1901

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Honolulu Pilgrimage Masonic Trip Planned by Mystic Shrine

Dr Samuel Johnson and Thomas J Winckler join 18 Mystic Shrine members in a grand trip to Honolulu to honor an extinct volcano and establish a shrine there. The voyage begins with a southern route via Dallas to San Francisco, then sea return via the northern route through Oregon Washington Montana North Dakota. The 13 000 mile journey ends April 20.

Thomas J. Winckler Samuel Johnson Honolulu Chicago Havwaiian Telands Dallas Tex San Francisco

Celebrated Nativity of Willard D Rockefeller

Willard D Rockefeller’s birthday was observed at his Grand Avenue home with about fifty guests. Host Mr Rockefeller and his mother Mrs Arabella Rockefeller welcomed attendees as an orchestra played. A cobweb puzzle engaged guests with colored strings and prizes awarded to Miss V Romaine and W H Barnard, and Miss Elizabeth Sill and Elvin Burts for second prizes. A luncheon menu featured a large illuminated cake centerpiece.

Willard D. Rockefeller Grand Avenue Mr. Rockefeller Arabella “Rockefeller Mise V. Romaine W. H. Barnard Misa Elizabeth Sill Elvin Burts Hong

Boys' Brigade Disbands to Form Baptist Cadets

The Boys' Brigade of the First Baptist Church disbands after limited activity since last September. A new Baptist Cadets organization forms with about twenty members enrolled and officers to be elected. Membership open to male Sunday school members. no initiation fee, five dollar equipment requirement. Charles Baker and Ira White to drill cadets in Central Hall, weather permitting in streets later.

First Baptist Church Thia City The Baptist Cadets Muat Charles Baker Ira White Central Hall

Home for Aged Knights Planned by New Jersey Knights of Pythias

The Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias in New Jersey approved a committee's favorable report to study a home for aged and infirm Knights. A separate facility for state members is likely within a year, distinct from the Hot Springs national home plan.

Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias of New Jersey Trenton Hot Springer

Freehold Couple Wed in Intimate South Street Home Ceremony

Milas Gertrude Havens Truex daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Truex and William Buck junior partner of Denleo Buck of Freehold were married at the bride’s South Street home in a ceremony conducted by Rev Theodore Helalg pastor of the Baptist church. About fifty guests attended with Miss Anna Truex as bridesmaid and Dr Harry W Inging as best man.

Milas Gertrude Havens Truex Charles Truex William Buck Denleo Buck Freehold South Street Theodore Helalg Baptist Church Anna Truex Brige Harry W. Inging

Local Classified Ads Highlight Rentals and Services

An assortment of notices lists an exhibit at 645 Cookman Avenue from International Correspondence Schools in Scranton and a for rent offer. It promotes a six room house from M. M. Crosbie at 608 Main Street, with immediate possession. Also noted is Dr. George B. Herbert, Dental Surgeon, at AP and O.G. bank building, with office hours 9 am to 5 pm.

Syoarat Dengan He International Correspondence Schools Scranton Cookman Avenue Adv M. M Crosbie Main Street George B. Herbert Ap, & O. G. Bank

Spring Lake Builds New Hotel at First and Monmouth

A three story brick hotel replacing the Carlton House to be erected at First and Monmouth in Spring Lake. Architect Lavery and Scheetz of Philadelphia prepared plans for owner William Lucas. The 240 room structure features open plumbing gas and electric lighting with a $50 000 estimated cost.

First Monmouth Avenues Spring Lake Lavery & Scheetz Philadelphia William Lucas

Bequest to Monmouth Memorial Hospital Noted in Will

Under the will of the late E A Hammond a summer resident of Long Branch the Monmouth Memorial Hospital will receive a bequest of 6000 to liquidate the hospital s indebtedness. Mr Hammond s coachman will also reserve a legacy of 5000. The will has not yet been admitted to probate.

E. A. Hammond Long Branch Monmouth Memorial Hospital

League members honor president at Ocean Grove gathering

A large group from the First M. E. Church surprised Wesley B. Stout, president of the society, at his Ocean Grove Mt. Tabor Way home last night. Guests brought their entertainment ending with recitations by Mrs. Susan McDevitt and Miss Booth, an instrumental duet by the Misses Polhemus and Dobbins, and a performance by the Asbury Park High School quartet. About forty members attended.

M. E. Church Wesley B. Stout Hig Mt. Tabor Way Ocean Grove Susan McDevitt Booth Polhemus Dobbins Asbury Park High School

Freeholders to Attend Banquet at Monmouth Boat Club

The Board of Freeholders will be guests of Sheriff Davis at a banquet this afternoon in the Monmouth Boat Club rooms at Red Bank. Freeholders Oliver and Rockefeller are listed as attendees.

Board of Freeholders Sheriff Davis Monmouth Boat Club Red Bank Oliver Rockefeller

Embroideries and Invitations Offered at Wanamaker Prices

A fragment lists embroideries from Doob Klauber Co offered at half price in both Steinbach stores and notes wedding invitations engraved at Wanamaker prices. Names and exact details are partial but imply a grand sale of textiles and paper goods.

Doob, Klauber & Co Steinbach’Co Wanamaker

Atlantic City Breakwater Project Aims for Ocean Steamship Route

Plans in Atlantic City call for a stone breakwater extending from the pier to provide smooth water landing for steamers from Lewes Delaware and New York bound for Atlantic City. Major Raymond, government engineer, drafted the steps and riparian rights are not expected to be an issue. The route would offer Baltimore and New York travelers a cheaper five hour ocean sail versus rail, boosting coastal travel.

Atlantic City Young Lewes Del Capa May New York Raymond Philadelphia Baltimore

Asbury Park Seeks Funding for McKinley Inauguration Trip

A letter from J Weeiey Cross urges community support for Company EI to represent Asbury Park at the Washington inauguration on March 4. The writer notes volunteers are ready but expenses must be covered by local contributions and asks who will lead the fundraising effort.

Company EI Asbury Park McKinley Washington J. Weeiey Cross

Rescue workers praised after Bordentown wreck incident

Rev D C Cobb formerly of Asbury Park and J B Nesbitt of Sea Bright aided in rescue operations after a Pennsylvania rail wreck near Bordentown. Engineer Frank Thompson was killed when the Philadelphia express sped to the scene during the summer.

Pennsylvania Railroad Bordentown Asbury Park Nesbitt Sea Bright Frank Thompson Philadelphia Express

Spectacular Rescue Night by Washington Fire Company

Washington fire company stages a dramatic mock rescue of a girl from a burning building. Red fire will be used and the full equipment of the department will be demonstrated in the featured event.

Washington Fire Company Arts Bansquet

Spring Gowns Displayed at Steinbach Stores

Modish spring gown materials are shown at Steinbach stores for shoppers seeking a profitable hour this week. Ady notes the new spring display offers a great variety of fabrics and designs.

Steinbach

Preacher Wallace Granted Bail in Embezzlement Case

Rev William H Wallace pastor of Mount Morlab Baptist Church appeared in Magistrate Borden court on embezzlement charges. Bail set at 200 dollars pending Grand Jury action as church members filled the room. Complainant is Jacob Choice with counsel Jackson. Wallace represented by Gue rin.

William H. Wallace Mount Morlab Baptisl Magiatrate- Borden Wallace Guerin Jackson Jacob Choice Board of Trustees

Local notes from Ocean Grove and nearby towns

Illness and social news from Ocean Grove area include Rev Eli Gifford remaining ill with grip while Edward Day is listed on the sick list. Amos Lippincott plans to run for re election this spring. Carpenters and Joiners Union plans a ball at Educational Hall tonight. Mr and Mrs A C Twining return tomorrow from the south. R A Tasting returns from Hot Springs. J M Ralston hosts a banquet for out of town guests. Bradley Beach M E Church men to host a church event tonight. Samuel A Reeves rents Mattison avenue store for a cigar business. Oreos basketball vs Seventeenth Separate Company in Central Hall tonight. Washington Engine Company banquet planned for Association Hall at eight after social hour.

Eli Gifford Edward Day Ocean Grove Cit Amos Lippincott Carpenters’ and Joiners’ Union Educational Hall A. C. Twining R. A. Tasting Hot Springs Bradley Beach M. E Samuel A. Reeves Mattison Avenue New York Lizzie Mactin Richard Bates Charles Shunders Costa Dodd First .M.E. Church Irving Morris Manasquan Oreos Seventeenth Geparate Company Flushing Central Hall Washington Engine Company Association Hall

Washington Burlesqued by Westfield Pupils

Lincoln High School pupils staged a cherry tree burlesque portraying George Washington as lying about the famous tree. The comedy led to a three day stocks sentence and a twenty five shilling fine. Public reaction criticized school authorities.

George Washington Lincoln High School Westfield Washington

Leroy Wins Ice Yacht Pennant in North Shrewsbury

Edward Taber’s Leroy won the second race to clinch the South Shrewsbury pennant on the 15 mile course in 2 minutes 60 seconds, beating Charles P. Irwin’s Georgie by two seconds. Water main burst on Prospect Avenue flooding streets. Mast Jersey Water Co flow cut off, residents on Summerfield Avenue suffered until after eight this morning.

Shrewsbury Edward Taber Leroy Charles P. Irwin Georgie Jersey Water Company Prospect Avenue Summerfield Avenue

Adoption Petition for Bertha Grant by Mrs. Emily Stryker

Counselor Harvey filed a petition with the Orphans Court for the adoption of seventeen year old Bertha Grant by Mrs. Emily Stryker of this city. The application is returnable March 14 and was submitted yesterday.

Orphan's Court Harvey Bertha Grant Emily Stryker Miss Grant Stryker

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Beringer Ocean Palace J. J. Parker Craaude V. Guerin J. C. Patterson Ephailip Aronstom HELBY Mammoth Poa William Giffard Main &J Boney Monmouth Realty Company Monmouth Mattison Bond Dr. Johnson Thomas Winckler Willard Rockefeller Boys’ Brigade Flats Home For Buck-Truex SF Washington S Graeme Soubes Sisienltioe Uci Seerele Spring Lake’s Carlton Leaguers Wesley GB. Stout Freeholders New York Company H Cross D.C. Cobb Steinbach’'s J. M. Ralston Allenhornt Florist Westfiel High School Ice Yacht Mrs.Stryker Jorma Bond St N, J Medicine the Journal M. E. Teitelbaut P. O Peter Bath First Avenue Qee McCabe's
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