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Asbury Park Journal

Location

Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1901

Page

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City Council Debates North Agbury Hose Petition

The January meeting shows no beach purchase talk as Council discusses North Agbury Park Hose Company seeking a new building and apparatus. Wilbur favors the request if finances permit, Treat cites no funds, Appleby supports action in principle, committee to confer with Mr. Bradley.

Beach Appleby Wilbur Treat Meeks Ten Broeck North Agbury Park Hose Company Fire and Water Committee Bradley

Old Blue Law Case Rules Sunday Contracts in New Jersey

Judge Otto Crouse of the First District Court in Jersey City ruled a Sunday work contract invalid under the old blue law. The decision cited that a band hired for Sunday in Paterson and the travel by trolley violated the act, which nullifies transactions for Sunday services.

Otto Crousen First District Court Jersey City Diademo Cupo New York Paterson Capo Traction Company Crouse Beasley

Name confusion over illness in Trenton and Ocean Grove

An article reports W. H. Skirm seriously ill, prompting Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association members to inquire after his health. Telegraphed to Trenton. confirmation arrives that the ill man is not the Association member W. B. Skirm.

Trenton W. H. Skirm Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association W. B. Skirm Skirm Association

New Jersey Horticultural Society Opens 26th Meeting in Trenton

The New Jersey State Horticultural Society began its twenty sixth annual meeting in Trenton. The executive committee urged the Legislature to appropriate funds for a proper exhibition of New Jersey fruits at the Pan American Exposition.

New Jersey State Horticultural Society Trenton New Jersey

Hotel Majestic Sold to J W Coleman Jr in Sewell Ave

The Hotel Majestic on Seventh Avenue was sold through the Appleby agency to J W Coleman Jr of Sewell Avenue. Coleman will take possession shortly. The consideration was not named.

Majestic Seventh Avenue Appleby J. W. Coleman, Jr Sewell Avenue

Unusual Value Notices Cut Clothing Prices at Once

The Stempacy Company advertises reduced clothing stock to cost proximity. It mentions winter goods at lower prices and immediate possession at 60 Main Street through M. M. Crosbie.

the Stempacy Company Haxiscof Crosbie Main- Street

Parsons and Bannard Name Common Council Candidates

William H. Bannard owner of The Reliable Shop is mentioned as a candidate for Common Council next spring. Alfred R. Parsons of the Hotel Brunswick is set for the Second Ward. President Applaby is expected to run again, with a lively contest anticipated the second ward.

William H. Bannard Common Council Alfred R. Parsons Brunswick

Local notes and notices from Page six and community events

A collection of brief items includes Professor L B Sanders offer on page 6, real estate market quiet for two weeks, ads for groceries jewelry and men's clothing renovations, Dr William Felch ill in Ne Castle Pa, Horace Knight wins two dollars in a presidential vote contest, church services in Westminster, George Pittenger hosting visitors, Miss Margaret Asay and musical entertainment at Neptune Township High School, Board of Health case against J W Mariner adjourned for a week due to absence.

Deallak L. B. Sanders J. J. Parker Company Leroy Godfrey Creds Philadelphia H. F. Knight Point Pleasant Philadelphia Press Horace ‘T. Knight Fred Gardner James Herlam Misslon Westminster Presbyterian Church George W. Pittenger Allenburnt William J. Ozborn Albany Pittenger Cottage Margaret. E. Asay Blanche E Bennett Signor Guiseppe Neptune Township Asay Board of Health J. W. Mariner Borden

Woman Keeps Secret Yearlong Marriage Reveal

Anna M Servis of Trenton proved a secret can be kept for a year by concealing her marriage to Charles B Van Sant. She explains she wanted to show a woman could guard such news and endured living apart from her husband for twelve months to prove the point.

Anna M. Servis Trenton Charles 8 van Sant

Youngsters Attend Cakewalk at West Park Home

Master Walter Anderson entertained twenty youths at his West Park home on Springwood Avenue. A cakewalk was part of the evening with guests including Laura and Gertrude Brown Frederick Anderson Willie Nickena Lizzie Leonard and others. Squan River Gravel Co. holds annual meeting to elect officers and conduct business at Samuel A Patterson's office. The firm recently secured a $6000 gravel contract from the Borough of Deu.

Master Walter, Anderson Springwood Avenue West Park Laura Gertrude Brown Frederick Anderson Willie and Befalce Nickena Lizzie Leonard T. and RB. Richardson Willie Marshall Leon Redden Squan River Gravel Co Squan River Gravel Company Samuel A. Patterson Deu

Township Gets First Payment on Road Bond

Common Council approved an $2,493 bill to Neptune township as the city’s first payment on its share of macadam road bonds. The city’s floating debt is reduced to $15,500.

Common Council Neptune Township

Steinbach Stores Offer Autoograph Card Deal

Money saving sale claim offers 20 to 40 percent off on clothing and goods at Steinbach stores this week. An ad touts copper plate engraving of autograph on cards with fifty flag Bristol cards for two dollars and fifty additional cards for sixty cents.

Steinbach Bristol

Veterans Banquet For C. K. Hall Post Aides

The C. K. Hall Post G A R and visiting comrades held a banquet at Weir's restaurant. Commander Borden presided and was reelected with thanks. Captain Ryne and Lieutenants White and Guerin spoke, along with Chaplain Herbert and others. Reminiscences of the war sparked fellowship.

C. K. Hall Post G.A.R Posta Weir's Borden Ryne White Guerin B. F. Herbert Charles Rash Adolph Ernat Toms River Post

Battle of Cards at Mrs Benton Dance Draws Big Attendance

Military euchre at the Mrs E J Benton dance in Deal drew eighty guests across twenty tables. Winners at the top table were Mr George Hillier and Miss White with Miss Ball, receiving silver pencil brushes and Limoges prizes. Mrs Henry Mitchell and Miss Hunt won meat games.

E. J. Benton George R. Hillier Sixth Avenue Miss White Miss Ball Henry Mitchell Hunt Benton

No Strike Faces Jersey Rail Employees Amid Talks

Central Railroad of New Jersey officials say a strike is not feared despite halted wage negotiations. They view worker proposals as unsatisfactory and inequitable and foresee friction among employee classes if granted. Talks with five brotherhood chiefs are hoped to restore understanding and settle the dispute.

Central Railroad New Jersey Five Brotherhoods

Neptune Town Ship Committee Warns of Tax Sale

The Neptune Town Ship Committee believes few properties will be delinquent on January 29 and hopes delinquents settle up to avoid legal costs. Committeeman Hals Hart said Magistrate Dodd will show no leniency and will seize properties if not redeemed or sold.

Neptune Town Ship Committee Halshart Dodd

Burtis Narrowly Survives Thin Ice Walk to Ocean Grove

Elvin O Burtis was crossing Wesley Brook near the river head when ice broke and he fell into the water. He struggled to reach shore delaying his planned Ocean Grove visit.

Elvin O. Burtis Ocean’ Grove Wesley Bake Burdla Ocean Grove

Steering Committee Named For New Jersey Senate

The Republican Steering Committee for the New Jersey Legislature will include Senator C Asa Francis Monmouth County Senator Edward Stoke Cumberland County and Senator Etijah J Hutchinson Mercer County. The first meeting is set for next Monday night.

Mittee New Jersey C. Asa Francis Monmouth County Edward €. Stoke Cumberland County Etijah J. Hutchingon Mercer County

Kirkbride bill to pay Spanish-American War veterans

Assembly bill No. 38 the Kirkbride measure would grant 21 to every Spanish-American War veteran in New Jersey. Introduced by Assemblyman Samuel W. Kirkbride of Asbury Park, it faced Senate opposition as a potential state treasury drain. Veterans groups and officers urge support statewide with petitions and letters to representatives.

Assembly Kirkbride Samuel W. Kirkbride Asbury Park Senate Guerin Third Regiment New Brunswick

Secret orders meet in Asbury Park area clubs

The Doings of the Various Secret Orders report meetings in Appleby building and Winckler's hall with times at 8 o'clock. Tribes and councils including Knights of Pythias and Ben Hur hold events. Coast City Council Royal Arcanum installs officers February 7 and has paid $3,000 to the widow of Harry Headley, a former Pennsylvania Railroad conductor living in Bristol, Pa.

Aebany Cetin Nei OFS Asm Appleby Building Monmouth Lodge Knights of Pythids Winckler’s Hall Simonides Court Tribe of Ben Hur Manning Building Asbury Council, Jr Corinthian Castle K. G

Became a Bride on a Sickbed in Middletown Wedding

Miss Bertha L. Willett daughter of George H. Willett of Harmony Middletown township wed Daniel T. Hendrick son of Middletown on her sickbed Tuesday. A public wedding had been planned but illness struck Sunday night. Rev. William V. Wilson of New Monmouth officiated the ceremony.

Bertha L. Willett George H. Willett Harmony Middletown Daniel T. Hendrickson Willett William V. Wilson New Monmouth

Company H Third Regiment Elects Officers

Last night the annual civil officer election for Company H of the Third Regiment produced James D. Carton as president Charles E King Jr as vice president Maxwell E B Howe as secretary Walter T Hubbard as treasurer and Edward Wyckoff as collector The new president will name committees soon.

Third Regiment James D. Carton Charles E. King, Jr Maxwell EB. Howe Walter T. Hubbard Edward Wyckoff

Ice Boat Race Set If Deallake Ice Strengthens

If the Deallake ice is strong next Monday the ice boat championship pennant race will be sailed. The current holder is Commodore Wortman with ice yachts May and Dell. It will be the first of a three race series for the title.

Deallake Commodore Wortman May Dell

Albany man buys G N Curtis cottage for 50000

Anthony N. Brady of Albany yesterday purchased the G N Curtis cottage at West End. The consideration is said to be $50,000. Wedding invitations engraved in correct form at the JOURNAL office. Tiffany work at Wantmaker prices. Daily Journal delivered to your door every evening for six cents a week.

Mattison Avenue Journal Long Branch Anthony N. Brady Albany G. N. Curtis West End Tf Tiffany Wansmaker V. the Coe

Engraved New Year's Cards and Monogram Stationery Ad

Classified advertisement listing engraved New Year cards with fifty names for one dollar and a monogram stationery offer at the Monogram Stationery counter. Includes dental service ad and stationer services with office hours and printer capabilities for premium correspondence paper.

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