Dr Ballard Replies To Ocean Grove Preachers Meeting
The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association faced questions after Rev. Dr A E Ballard stated an opinion that critics of the Ocean Grove group should not shut down the preachers meeting but that his words were not a mandate. The May 29 1900 letter to Brethren Ell Gifford William Margerum T Snowden Thomas defended integrity amid accusations over a party with cider and a debt payment dispute. The group discussed press access and constitution revision with no formal action taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Ballard
Ocean Grove Camp
McBride
Mayer
Ballard
Ocean Grove
Ocean Grove Association
Dr. Ballard
N.J
Rava
Ell Gifford
William Margerum
T.snowden Thomas
New Brunswick
Brother Name
Eider
L Asso
Brother Moyer
Eli Gifford
H. C. McBride
H. J. Hayter
James A. Bradley
Mr. Bradley
Surrogate Crater Elected Delegate to Democratic Convention
Surrogate David Crater of Freehold was chosen as one of two delegates from the Third Congress District to the National Democratic convention in Kansas City. Charlea Lewis of this place was named an alternate.
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David
Crater
Freehold
Congress
Kansas City
Charlea Lewis
Asbury Park School Census Totals 1924 Report
Edward R. Tindall completes the Asbury Park census showing 924 in total with 475 boys and 449 girls of school age. Ages eight to nine yield 28 girls and 43 boys. five to six years dominate. No child over ten cannot read. One hundred thirty eight children did not attend. Two under fifteen work in factories. Three colored children attend. No deaf mutes. The report follows.
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Edward R. Tindall
Asbury Park
Aseewee
Veray
Ander
R. Tindall
Onsus
Teacher Leaves School for Year Long Absence and Replacements
Miss Cora Tomlinson, English teacher at the high school, has secured a one year leave of absence. The Board of Education has arranged for Mrs. FL Clinton, previously English teacher at Central High School in Minneapolis, to replace her next year after completing two years of postgraduate English study at the University of Minnesota. Friday morning photos show classes at work in the laboratory workshop drawing sewing rooms and views of the school hall library and reception room. the Glee Club, under Mrs Jennie Townson, prepares for commencement and will be featured in the school catalogue.
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Cora Tomlinson
Eduation
Tominson
FL. Clinton
Central High School
Minneapolis
Universalty
Minnesota
Glee Club
Jennie Townson
School funding dispute in Anbury Park sparks board debate
The Anbury Park school system features rival views from R A Tusting a Board of Education member and T Frank Appleby a State Board of Education member and city councilor. Tusting favors liberal funding Appleby favors frugal spending. Long Branch Record notes the local controversy and expresses relief not to be a state resident observer.
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Anbury Park
R.A. Tusting
Tusting
Board of Education
T. Frank Appleby
State Board of Education
Appleby
Long Branch
Christian Endeavor License Bill Advances in New Jersey
The Christian Endeavor societies of New Jersey have engaged counsel to draft a local option license bill for passage at the next state legislature session. The proposal requires triannual local elections by separate ballot on the license question and would add heavier penalties for violations. It also compels applicants to publish public notice of their intent to apply for a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Societies of
New Jersey
Suit for 100000 Damages Against Central Railroad
Survivors of the Trippe family sue in the Superior Court of New York for 100000 against the Central railroad company over the Sea Bright north borough crossing accident of August 28 1899 that killed Louisa and Juanita Terry and Charles Trippe and injured Mrs Trippe and others. The company offered 25000 to settle but was refused.
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Trippe
Superior Court of New York
Central Railroad Company
North Borough Crossing
Sea Bright
Louisa
Juanita Terry
Charles Trippe
Sabbath Sermon Denounces Sunday Desecration by Clergy
Rev. Eli Gifford preached at First M E Church on Sunday evening denouncing Sabbath desecration. He cited a council remark about travel on Sundays and warned the church against betrayal by its leaders. He urged Sabbath rest, restraint on Saturday night, and rising at a respectable hour on Sunday to uphold the holy day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Eli Gifford
Common Council
Trafna
New Jersey Conference
Jesus Otrist
Christian Church
Gifford
Council
Caid
Mr. Gifford
Damages for Oyster Planters in New York and New Jersey
A House bill introduced by Representative Benjamin F. Howell would authorize the secretary of the treasury to appoint three commissioners and an expert oysterman within thirty days to examine claims by oyster planters in New York and New Jersey for damages caused by dredges and U S vessels in Raritan bay and adjacent waters. The report notes post 1880 planting rights recognized by state courts and cites dredging actions dumping mud on beds, leading to total losses for some planters seeking congressional relief.
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New York
New Jersey
Committee On Claims
House
Benjamin F. Howell
Tredaury
Scowa
United States
Raritan Bay
Underhiyl
Woman Stops Sale of Dog to Make Rug, Court Suit Looms
Richard Wallace of Keyport owned a well marked dog sold to Captain T L Seabrook who planned to kill and skin it. Wallace’s wife learned of the plan and seized the dog by strategy, blocking the sale and prompting a lawsuit for recovery and refund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Wallace
Keyport
T. L. Beabrook
Wallace
Capt. Seabrook
McKinley Portrait Printed For Philadelphia Sunday Press
President McKinley sat for a photograph praised as the best yet taken. A colored portrait with facsimile presidential signature will be included free with the Philadelphia Sunday Press next Sunday June 10. The 14 by 20 inch image is promised perfect and destined for high demand. readers are urged to order early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKkinley
Dent
Philadelphia Sunday Press
McKinley
Fire Bug Suspects Target Local Woodlands in Monmouth County
Residents report thousands of dollars in woodland losses in recent months due to forest fires. Farmers, fearing arson, have formed a protective group and offered a $50 reward for the arrest and conviction of the incendiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth County
Unveiling Planned for Wickatunk Scots Burial Ground Monument
The Historical Executive Committee of the New Jersey Synod announces the unveiling of the monument at Wickatunk Old Scots burying ground on Thursday June 14 at 1 o clock in the morning. Rev A Nelson Hollifield will preside with Rev A H Brown of Atlantic City to unveil. Afternoon events at Old Tennent Church will feature brief addresses by prominent clergymen. The monument honors Scotch Irish settlers who fled persecution and founded the religious body that influences the United States today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey Synod of the Presbyterian Church
Wickatunk
A. Nelson Hollifield
Third Presbyterian Church of
Newark
New Jersey Synod
A. H. Brown
Atlantic City
W. H. Roberts
General Assembly
Robert Sample
Assembly
R. P. Kerr
Richmond, Va
Southern Assembly
Old Tennent
Scotland
Ireland
James II
America
United States
Westminster and frat Presbyterian vote against church consolidation
A Westminster Presbyterian meeting voted 15 for consolidation and 43 against. The decision, reached last Thursday, rejected the First church overture as premature. Thomas Noble chaired the session with Hiram Walton as secretary in a tense gathering.
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Westminster Presbyterian
Harriculods
Thoias Noble
Hiram Walton
New Tobacco Law Prohibits Pictures in Cigarette Packages
A new federal rule enacted in March 1807 bans pictures coupons and incentives in tobacco packaging and took effect after a delay to June 1. The change aims to simplify tax assessment with cigarettes taxed by weight and weights over three pounds per thousand taxed as cigars, addressing artificial weight claims by manufacturers.
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Congress
Internal Revenue Collectors
Children’s Day Observance Report and Aid Totals
The Methodist church observes Children’s Day on June 10 with a Children’s Fund aiding 10,000 students and 600 missionaries. Last year 1,843 students were helped. this year demand has risen to 2,500 students. Church collections last year reached about $59,000 and this year $100,000 is allocated.
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Methodist Church
Man Charged With Wife Beating Fined After Arrest
Robert Wade was arrested Sunday by Special Policeman Henry Williamson of Neptune township on a wife beating charge. It was alleged Wade was drunk and troubled his wife. Mrs Wade declined to prosecute. Magistrate Dodd fined him two dollars plus costs for drunkenness. The couple recently rented a house on Adams Street in West Park.
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Robert Wade
Henry Williamson
Neptune Township
Wade
Fred Gerner Shines with Six Foot Four High Jump
Fred Gerner wowed crowds at Trenton Driving Park Memorial Day by clearing six feet four inches in the high jump. A member of the Long Branch Athletic Club, Gerner displays a remarkable physique and graceful technique that has spectators talking.
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Fred Gerner
Trenton Driving Park
Gerber
Long Braunch Athletic Club
Hane
Neptunetown fence dispute leads to tense trial
A farmers feud over a fence near Hamilton sparked a Friday trial in Freehold before Judge Wilbur A Helsley. James Simpson and four co defendants faced felonious assault charges from Cornelius Matthews after a May dispute and a violent confrontation using a gun axes crowbars and clubs. The jury, after a long night, could not reach a verdict, 10 to 2 against conviction. Samuel A. Patterson and Edmund Wilson defended the parties.
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Neptune Township
Freehold
Wilbur’a."Helsley
James Simpson
Jobo
Elmer Jordan
Henry Dalton
John Reed
Cornelius Matthews
Hamilton
Simpson
Matthews
Samuel A. Patterson
Edmund Wilson
Control of Jersey Central Reportedly Sold to Baltimore and Ohio
A Philadelphia report says the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company bought control of the Central Railroad of New Jersey for 16.6 million dollars. The sale could not be confirmed. B and O is controlled by Pennsylvania Railroad, under a deal with New York Central. The Jersey Central, a coal carrier, has friendly ties with B and O, with services to Jersey City via Jersey Central tracks. The Central of New Jersey holds about 27.06 million dollars in outstanding stock.
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Philadelphia
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York Central
Central of
Jersey City
Jersey Central
New Jersey Central
Fire damages Creighton's hotel at Highlands of Navesink
A gasoline stove overturned while lit caused a fire that partially destroyed Creighton's hotel in the Highlands of Navesink Saturday night. The blaze consumed about half the building and the loss is around $2,000, covered by insurance. The hotel is owned by Mrs. Susan A. Schanck and leased by Bernard Creighton.
Postmaster Appointment Hopes for Asbury Park
Congressmen Benjamin F. Howell urged John Hubbard for the Asbury Park postmaster position about three weeks ago. His nomination has not yet reached the Senate, but Howell hopes for confirmation before Congress adjourns.
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Benjamin F. Howell
John Hubbard
Asbury Park
Hubbard
Senate
Howell
Mr. Hubbard
Congress
Reduced Rates to Philadelphia for Republican Convention
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces excursion tickets to Philadelphia from all stations at one fare round trip with a 50 cent minimum. Tickets on sale and valid June 16 through June 26, allowing travel to and from the convention in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Divided County Road Funds Apportioned by Freeholders
The auditing committee of the Board of Chosen Freeholders met in Red Bank to apportion road funding for the year. Principal allocations include Sweatman's Lane $9,979.24 to complete the contract held by William H. DeBois of Freehold. Lower Squankum road $4,500. Valley Drive Middletown from Atlantic Highlands to Oceanic bridge $10,727. Brighton Avenue Long Branch $18,000. Westwood Avenue Long Branch $17,000. Keyport Keansburg road $19,000. Bradevelt Holmdel road $18,000.
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Board of Chosen Freeholders
Red Bank
Sod
Sweatman’s Lane
Wiliam H. DeBois
Freehold
Lower Squankum
Valley Drive
Middletown Township
Atlantic Highlands
Oceanic Bridge
Brighton Avenue
Long Branch
Westwood Avenue
Keyport
Keansburg
Bradevelt
Holmdel
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Surrogate Crater
Tindall
Miss Tomlinson
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Abbury Park
House Committee On Claims
First Presbytery
Westminster Presbyterians
First Church
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Gamole CO. Cinei
Journal
Asbury Pask
A.A. Taylor & Sons Co
Bangs Avenue
Asbury Park, N. J
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F. Ackerman
Grand Avenus
N. J
Ella Prentiss Upham
Third ‘Avenue
T. Slocum
Ig ‘E
Main Street
Milan
Cee
Re Estate
Park
Onan Rene Pride of
Ualeraty Meetin
Ohare Ayo
Ani Dory
George
Ave
Aabury Park
Graduate Universityo
Ae Schielter
James D. Carton
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Wauren Beventeurebr
Bogers’s Mill
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