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Newspaper

Asbury Park Journal

Location

Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1900

Page

10

Veterans at church preach Jesus as Captain of salvation

Gray haired Civil War veterans of the G A R at K Hall Post 41 were addressed by Rev Z C Marten at the First Baptist Church. His sermon on 2 Timothy and Hebrews urged veterans to follow Jesus as their Captain, drew parallels with earthly leaders, and called for a godly nation. In the evening the veterans attended another service at West Park M B Church where Rev G E Hancock delivered a moving sermon.

Jesus Christ Prince Emanuel K. Hall Z. Clark Marten First Baptist Church J. Marten Polnta Jesus Satan Grant Sherman Sheridan Thames West Park M. BD G. E. Hancock

Bradley backslider tensions at Ocean Grove meeting

At the New Brunswick District Methodist Preachers Meeting in Ocean Grove, James A Bradley's push for Sunday train service to Asbury Park drew sharp rebuke from Rev H C McBride and fellow preachers who labeled him backsliding. County School Supt John Enright announced a competitive exam for NJ State College scholarships in agriculture and the mechanic arts to be held June 2 at Freehold High School, with testing in arithmetic algebra geometry English grammar and literature US history chemistry and physics.

Fouder James A. Bradley Asbury Park New Brunswick Methodist Preachers Ocean Grove H. C. McBride Bradley Mr.McBride Mr. Bradley John Enright New Jersey State College For the Benefit of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts Freehold

Not Kinley Mack but Makes a Dash

Harris Franks Weat Grove bakery wagon ran away with horse along Springwood avenue West Park Sunday afternoon. The animal damaged the wagon and tore off several shop signs before being stopped by policeman Steelman.

Harris Franks

Solar Eclipse Observed by Pupils Across City and Township

A peculiar gleam covered the earth as the sun was eclipsed by the moon on Monday. Schools took pupils to the beach to view the spectacle with small telescopes and smoked glasses. The event peaked around 7:50 and 9:10, with a return to daylight by 10:38, promising another opportunity in 18 years.

Fire at Manasquan causes $15000 in damage

A blaze at a Manasquan restaurant owned by Howard Remsen caused extensive damage across the borough. Losses include Remsen about $4500, Julius Lewis stock and building at $10000, and the old post office building. Five men offered half the cash if saved. Miles VanNote was seriously injured leaping from a window. The fire, possibly started by a lamp explosion or a faulty flue, drew in Asbury Park and Spring Lake departments as water pressure failed.

Manasquan Howard Remeen Asbury Park Schneider Spring Lake Polot Pleasant Julius Lewie Remson Julius Lewis Remsen Miles Mary VanNote

Militiamen to join Second Regiment under Pedrick

Lieutenant William E. Pedrick of Trenton recruits a company for the Second regiment as one unit disbands under Colonel Gillmore. The Keyport company is expected to be mustered out this week after a poor turnout at Elizabeth field day. A new company likely will be mustered in by Thursday, to be reviewed by Acting Governor Johnson. Benjamin Sherman of Manasquan loses a leg after an accident at a Long Branch hospital following a fishing smack incident.

Monmouth William E. Pedrick Trenton Gillmore Stépe Gilligré Meyport Elizabeth Johnson Keyport Benjamin Sherman Long Branch Hospital Smack

Memorial Day Observances in Neptune Belmar and Asbury Park Schools

Veterans from C K Hall Post No 41 G A R attended programs across Neptune township Belmar and Asbury Park. School ceremonies featured addresses by Captain Charles A Young and W H Carman, patriotic songs, medleys, and displays with primary pupils in hats. General John O Potter 800 of Ocean Grove and others spoke in Neptune township high school with tableaux and orchestra performances.

Neptune Township Belmar C. K. Hall Asbury Park W. H. Carman Charles A. Young Silas Stiger W.H. Henderson Polpsett Cross Owen McBride A. W. LaFarge C.K. Hall Young Mr. Carman Frederick 8. Shepherd America Rhoda Atkins Belva’ Lyon Bessle Marie King Ada Cooke Alice Hunt Malcolm Severance Clinton Cook Tobo Belva Lyon Ada Cook Bessle King John O. Potter Ocean Grove Captain Young Frank Reynolds Ella Jackson Sur Daily Journal

Bullock Convicted of First Degree Murder in Red Book Case

William Bullock, a colored man, was found guilty of first degree murder in a Freehold court. Justice Gilbert Collings sentenced him to time in the county jail after a rapid trial sequence begun last Tuesday, with final verdict delivered Saturday morning. New evidence triggered multiple trials, the latest resulting in conviction.

William Bullock Gilbert Collings Bungan Freshold Bullock Freehold James Walsh Red Book

Shanley Wins Brighton Avenue Road Contract

A committee of the Board of Free border met at Long Branch on Saturday and awarded the contract for building one and a quarter mile of stone road in Brighton avenue. J R Shanley of Jersey City secured the bid for 16 297 07 dollars. The road will extend from the county boulevard to the ocean.

Board of Free~ Border Messia, Gulre Stevenns Oliver and Rockafeler Long Branch Stone Road Brighton Avenue J.R. Shanley Jersey County Boulevard Ocean

Charles Wilbur on Trial for Bastardy in Park Hall

Magistrate Cross and a jury tried Mamie Conover against Charles Wilbur in Park Hall Friday night. The crowd outside was crowded and curious. The jury disagreed after several hours deliberation.

Cross Mamie Conover Charles Wilbur Park Hall

Pastor Fontien Installed at First African Baptist Belmar

Rev George E Fontlay was Sunday afternoon installed as pastor of the First African Baptist Church of Belmar. Rev Z Clark Marten and Rev L O Grenelle for Asbury Park and Rev Thomas 8 Taylor of Avon and EF Collins participated in the ceremonies.

George E. Fontlay First African Baptist Church of Belmar Z. Clark Marten L. O. Grenelle Asbury Park Thomas 8. Taylor Avon EF. Collins

Edwards Palmed by court in conditional sale deed case

The vice chancellor sided with Palmer in a case where Edwards claimed a deed was a mortgage securing about 1800 dollars. The court found a conditional sale, Edwards failed to fulfill the agreement by the June 1 1899 deadline, rights extinguished, bill dismissed with costs. David Harvey appeared for Edwards, Hawkins and Cook for Palmer.

Job W. Edwards William Palmer Emery Edwards Autlafy David Harvey John F. Hawkins Charles B. Cook

Jeffries and Sharkey Agree on World Title Bout

Articles signed last week plan a twenty five round championship bout for the world title to be held by August 25 or earlier to secure the largest financial inducement. O Rourke and Brady arranged conditions at Delevan House New York with bids due July 1 requiring a 5000 forfeit and 2500 per rival as forfeit. Charley White named as possible referee. McCoy’s June 25 bout could rearrange the July Chicago date.

James J. Jeffries Thomas Sharkey Tom O’rourke Sharkey William A. Brady Jeffries Delevan House New York al Smith Charley White O'Rourke White McCoy Gus Rabila Chicago

Memorial Hospital Annual Report Details 2009

The Monmouth Memorial Hospital annual report shows 130 operations, 385 original cases, 170 medical cases, 497 admissions, and 81 deaths for 2009. Three hundred twenty patients were cured, 85 improved, five unimproved, with cash disbursements of 21,696.84 and a 1,904.41 in-hand balance. Subscriptions total 1,270. personal donations 860.87. church collections 823.61 led by Presbyterian Chapel Sea Bright 401.00. Entertainment receipts 5.50, schools 50.40, private donors over 100, and wing fund contributors fifty. total cash for the wing fund 9,308.19. All expenditures were covered.

Monmouth Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Chapel Sea Bright Belog New Wing Fund

Sermon on Ascension Delights Veterans at Trinity Church

Former Chaplain Glazebrook of the old Third regiment preached a doctrinal and moving sermon on Ascension at Trinity Episcopal Church Thursday night. Company A of Spanish-American War veterans, including Glazebrook’s old comrades, attended the service.

Trinity Episcopal Church Glazebrook Old Third Regiment

Reduced Rates to Philadelphia for Republican Convention

The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets to Philadelphia from all stations at a round trip fare with a minimum 50 cents. Tickets are valid for travel June 15 through 19 and return June 26. This rates are in honor of the Republican national convention in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Company

Fire District approves janitors pay raise for schools

By a vote of 70 to 10 the citizens of Fire District No 1 which includes Ocean Grove and West Grove decided to increase the salaries of the janitors of the public schools by adding 300 to the school appropriation.

Citizens of Fire District No. 1 Ocean Grove West’ Grove

Bradley Beach industrial job drive for Symphonion plant

The Symphonion Manufacturing Company explores a New York plant move and invites applicants to obtain and return employment application blanks from the Board of Trade Manufactures Committee. The committee members include M. L. Bamman Henry Steinbach George W. Trest H. B. Ayres O S Steloer and J S Ferguson.

Bradley Beach Symphonion Manufacturing Company of New York Board of Trade M. L. ‘Bamman Henry Steinbach George W. Trest H. B. Ayre

Mrs. Joel Parker Dies at 77 in Spring Lake Home

Mrs. Marla M. Gommere Parker widow of ex Governor Joel Parker died late last Wednesday night at her son Frederick Parker's summer home in Spring Lake. The Freehold family had gone for health reasons and she fell ill in a beach pavilion soon after arrival. Born in Burlington, she was daughter of Samuel R. Gummora and married December 21, 1843. Active in the Presbyterian church and long prominent in foreign missionary work, she served as president of the state society for many years.

Marla M. Gommere Parker Joel Parker Frederick Parker Spring Lake Freehold New Jersey Parker Presbyterian Church State Society

Schossbach to be Reimbursed for Cattle Incident

Joseph Fahey Jasper Lyon Frank Hyson John Roxey and George Ray faced a magistrate hearing after cows strayed from Abraham Schlossbach premises. The court found no guilt for the boys and released them. The judge suggested someone else caused the damage, ordering Schlossbach reimbursed $15 for the pound keeper's expenses.

Joseph Fahey Jasper Lyon Frank Hyson John Roxey George Ray Abraham Schlossbach Dodd Schlossbach

Madison Seashore Hotel Promises Homelike Comforts

The Madison near Sunset Lake and the ocean offers family living, modern conveniences, evening meals, and other essentials under Proprietor J. K. Dodman. The resort touts relief from city heat and monotony with rest and diversion for travelers seeking a retreat by the shore.

Madison J. K. .Dodman Aummer Sunset Lake Ocean

Jeffries Banned From Trenton YMCA Grounds

The YMCA of Trenton objects to James J. Jeffries serving as umpire at a game between the Guban Giants and the Princeton Giants. Grounds were rented for the match but secretary Pierce notified the clubs that Jeffries would not be allowed on YMCA property, so the game proceeds without him.

James J. Jeffries Young Men’s Christian Association of Trenton Guban Giants Princeton Giants Jeffries Pierce The Christian Association

Nurses to Graduate at Monmouth Memorial Hospital

The Monmouth Memorial Hospital graduation exercises are set for Tuesday afternoon June 13. The class of 1900 includes six graduates: Miss Bessie Lockwood of Woodbridge, Miles Eurylla Ely of Freehold, Miss Laura Coddington of Deckertown, Miss Rose Applegate of Asbury Park, Miss Jennie Casler of Freehold, and Miss Rebecca Field of Red Bank.

Monmouth Memorial Hospital Bessie Lockwood Woodbridge Miles Eurylla Ely Freehold Laura Coddington Deckertown Mies Rose Applegate Asbury Park Mies Jennie Casler Misa Rebecca Field Red Bank

Eatontown considers burial tax on in-town graves

Eatontown officials discuss a proposed one dollar tax on each burial in local cemeteries. With twelve active plots and one unused graveyard within three miles, the plan faces legal questions as many bodies come from outside the township. Committees argue outsiders should pay a light tax for the privilege.

Eatontown New York

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Veterans AT Church Bradley A. Backslider Dominic McBride Kinley Mack Janeyard Flipling Rexport Company Constable Walsh Shanley Pastor Fontien Jeffries and Company Japiter Symphonion Factory Schossbach Gram Parks Phigalcians A.A. Taylor & Sons Co Zit Bangs Asbury Park, N. J F. Ackerman Apory Park Upham Third Avenue N.J D& B Slocum Aebary Park I. B. Taylor Gratante Ualvoraly D. George B. Herbert A. P. and O. G. Bank Mlar Asbury Ave University of Poon Kennedy ChepAttomayor Law Solicitor On, & Monmouth Ballaine James D. Carton Offic Ocean Grove Bank
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