Ballard Replies On Ocean Grove Controversy
Rev Dr A E Ballard of the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association replies to a New Brunswick Preachers meeting. He says his remarks were an opinion not a mandate and defends his handling of debts and drink concerns. The preachers plan no official rebuke and consider charter revision later.
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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 National Democratic Convention
Surrogate David Crater of Freehold has been elected one of the two delegates from the Third Congress district to the National Democratic convention in Kansas City. Charlea Lewis of Freehold was chosen as an alternate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Crater
Freehold
Congress
Kansas City
Charlea Lewis
Asbury Park School Census Totals 924 Children Count
Edward R. Tindall reports 924 school age residents in Asbury Park with 475 boys and 449 girls. Ages 17-18 show many more boys. eight to nine year olds include 28 girls and 43 boys. Largest classes are five to six. All children under ten can read. One hundred thirty eight children were non attenders. 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
Miss Cora Tomlinson Leaves. Clinton Hires New English Teacher
Miss Cora Tomlinson, longtime English teacher at the high school, has obtained a one year leave of absence. The Board of Education has secured Mrs. FL Clinton, formerly of the Central high school in Minneapolis, to take her place next year after completing two years of postgraduate work in English at the University of Minnesota.
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Cora Tomlinson
Eduation
Tominson
FL. Clinton
Central High School
Minneapolis
Universalty
Minnesota
Glee Club
Jennie Townson
Education funding clash in Asbury Park schools
The Asbury Park school fight centers on R A Tusting a local Board of Education member versus T Frank Appleby a State Board of Education member and city council member over school appropriation. The Long Branch Record weighs in noting the disagreement and praising local debate.
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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 for New Jersey
The Christian Endeavor societies of New Jersey have engaged counsel to draft a local option license bill to be presented to the state legislature. The measure would require triannual local elections by separate ballot on the license question and include heavier penalties for violations. It would also make public notice of license applications compulsory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Societies of
New Jersey
Suit for 100000 Damages Over Sea Bright Crossing Fatality
The Trippe family survivors sue Central railroad in New York Superior Court for 100000 over the August 28 1899 Sea Bright north borough crossing accident that killed Louisa and Juanita Terry and Charles Trippe and injured Mrs Trippe and others. The railroad offered 25000 but was rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trippe
Superior Court of New York
Central Railroad Company
North Borough Crossing
Sea Bright
Louisa
Juanita Terry
Charles Trippe
Sabbath Sermon Denounces Sunday Profanation by Citizens
Rev. Eli Gifford preached at First M E church condemning Sunday desecration and rail travel on the Sabbath. He warned church members against betrayal by leaders, urged observing a restful Saturday night and rising early Sunday, and tied late Saturday shopping and Sunday socializing to profanation.
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 bill reported from the House claims committee authorizes the secretary of the treasury to appoint three commissioners and an expert oysterman within thirty days to examine damages owed to oyster planters in New York and New Jersey. It cites destruction by dredges and vessels in Raritan bay as the cause, noting prior planting rights recognized by state courts and that dredging mud dumped on beds ruined many plantations.
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New York
New Jersey
Committee On Claims
House
Benjamin F. Howell
Tredaury
Scowa
United States
Raritan Bay
Underhiyl
Dog turned rug plan sparks Keyport dispute
Richard Wallace of Keyport owned a prettily marked dog. Capt. T. L. Seabrook bought the animal after admiring its coat but intended to kill it for its skin. Wallace's wife learned of the plan and obtained possession by strategy, leading to a recovery suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Wallace
Keyport
T. L. Beabrook
Wallace
Capt. Seabrook
McKinley Portrait Sold With Sunday Press Gift
President McKinley sits for a colored photograph praised as the best yet. A 14 by 20 inch portrait with facsimile of the president's signature will be given free with every copy of the Philadelphia Sunday Press next Sunday June 10. The souvenir is timely as McKinley is expected to be renominated at the national convention soon. Order early due to high demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKkinley
Dent
Philadelphia Sunday Press
McKinley
Forest Fires Spur Reward in Monmouth County
Local landowners report thousands of dollars in woodland losses from recent fires in Monmouth County. Farmers formed a protective group and offered a $50 reward for the arrest and conviction of the incendiaries they believe are responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth County
Unveiling of Wickatunk monument planned by New Jersey Presbyterians
The Historical Executive Committee of the New Jersey Synod prepares for the unveiling of the Old Scots burying grounds monument at Wickatunk on June 14 starting 1 o clock in the morning. Rev. A Nelson Hollifield will preside with Rev. A H Brown of Atlantic City honored to unveil. Other clergy will speak at Old Tennent Church in the afternoon. The monument honors Scots and Irish founders driven from their homelands who laid the foundation of the church in America.
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 churches reject consolidation
Members of Westminster Presbyterian vote 15 for and 43 against consolidation with frat Presbyterian church. The decision, taken at a Thursday meeting chaired by Thomas Noble with Hiram Walton as secretary, cites time not yet right for such action.
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Westminster Presbyterian
Harriculods
Thoias Noble
Hiram Walton
New Tobacco Law Bans Pictures in Cigarette Packs
Congress enacted in March 1807 prohibits placing pictures, coupons or prizes in cigarette and tobacco packages. The measure, extended to June 1 1880 to avoid hardship, aims to curb mispriced weight in taxation as cigarettes are taxed by weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Internal Revenue Collectors
Observance of Children Day Aids Many Students
The Methodist church marks Children Day on June 10 with the Children’s Fund aiding 10,000 students and 600 missionaries last year and 2,500 students this year. Church collections last year reached about 59,000 dollars, while this year’s fund usage is planned at 100,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Man Arrested for Wife Beating in Neptune Township
Robert Wade was arrested Sunday by Special Policeman Henry Williamson on a wife beating charge. Mrs. Wade declined to prosecute. Magistrate Dodd fined Wade $2 plus costs for drunkenness. The couple recently rented a home on Adams Street, West Park.
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Robert Wade
Henry Williamson
Neptune Township
Wade
Fred Gerner Shines With 6 Feet 4 Inch High Jump
Fred Gerner wowed spectators at the Trenton Driving Park Memorial Day meet by clearing six feet four inches. The Long Branch Athletic Club member shows superb physique and graceful technique in the high jump, drawing praise from peers and fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Gerner
Trenton Driving Park
Gerber
Long Braunch Athletic Club
Hane
Fight over fence ends in nearness of trial
A long dispute between farmer Cornelius Matthews and James Simpson, Jobo Jordan, Elmer Jordan, Henry Dalton, and John Reed over a boundary fence near Hamilton led to a trial in Freehold. The jury failed to reach a verdict after a night of testimony with about thirty witnesses.
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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 Reported in Philadelphia
Report from Philadelphia Thursday claimed the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad bought control of the Central Railroad of New Jersey for 16.6 million dollars, a deal not confirmed. The B and O is controlled by Pennsylvania Railroad under a system agreement with New York Central. The Jersey Central, a coal carrier, has friendly relations with B and O, with B and O trains using Jersey Central tracks to Jersey City. NY Central and PB oversight details note outstanding NJ Central stock at 27.056 million dollars.
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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 hotel at Highlands of Navesink
A gasoline stove toppled and lit, causing a Saturday night blaze that partially destroyed Creighton hotel. The incident, valued around 2000 dollars, is insured. The hotel, owned by Mrs. Susan A. Schanck and leased by Bernard Creighton, was about half consumed.
Postmaster Appointment for Asbury Park Delayed
Congressmen Howell recommended John Hubbard for the Asbury Park postmaster post about three weeks ago but the president has not sent the nomination to the senate yet. Howell hopes Hubbard will be confirmed before Congress adjourns.
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Benjamin F. Howell
John Hubbard
Asbury Park
Hubbard
Senate
Howell
Mr. Hubbard
Congress
Reduced Excursion Rates to Philadelphia by Pennsylvania RR
Reduced round trip fares from all stations on the line to Philadelphia in June. Tickets sold and valid June 16 to 26, with a minimum 50 cent fare and one fare for the round trip. Print notice emphasizes up-to-date Journal coverage.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Divided County Road Funds Allocated by Freeholders
The auditing committee of the Board of Chosen Freeholders agreed on year’s road work funding in Red Bank townships. Allocations include Sweat Man’s Lane 9979.24 to complete a contract held by William H. DeBois. Lower Squankum road 4500. Valley Drive Middletown from Atlantic Highlands to Oceanic bridge 10727. Brighton Avenue Long Branch 18000. Westwood Avenue Long Branch 17000. Keyport and Keansburg road 19000. Bradevelt and Holmdel road 18000.
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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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Long Branch Record
T. Freink Appleby
Christian Endeavor Licensg
Abbury Park
House Committee On Claims
First Presbytery
Westminster Presbyterians
First Church
Tomeeem
Gamole CO. Cinei
Journal
Asbury Pask
A.A. Taylor & Sons Co
Bangs Avenue
Asbury Park, N. J
Jas
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
Ocean GroveHank
Wauren Beventeurebr
Bogers’s Mill
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