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Newspaper
Asbury Park Journal
Location
Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1900
Page
4
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The Newark Daily Advertiser reports Bradley of Asbury Park pushes Sunday rail stops, proposing North Asbury as a Sunday station. Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association resists, aiming for stricter Puritan controls, signaling a widening rift as the two towns drift toward separate governance and, over time, potential unification.
The article chronicles rapid Republican expansion since its founding, noting strife in early days and steady adherence to core principles. It highlights courageous leaders who faced opposition, rallied after defeats, and pressed forward with unwavering resolve. It references the year 1856 and Fremont.
The article recalls the Republican rise from early electoral losses to McKinley’s 1896 victory with 7 104 779 votes and 271 electors. It notes a planned gathering in Pittsburgh on February 22 1856 to honor surviving founders as the party's enduring principles are celebrated by the National Committee.
The author warns against ingratitude born from daily good fortune and forgetfulness of God's mercy. True faith endures trials by trusting in divine provision and remaining hopeful for future joys beyond temporal goods. The piece urges recognizing kindness as source and living gratitude through acts toward others and steadfast effort.
The piece discusses testing Sunday train service to Asbury Park Ocean Grove and Interlaken to gauge convenience and moral impact. It notes other items: a stockholder's demand for an accounting from American Sugar Refining Company. Bryan's presidential prospects. the 1900 US debt data. a postmaster retirement. Atlantic City baby sea serpent tale. ice price rise. local politics in Asbury Park and New York. and questions about beach front purchase and sewer plans.
A delegation of Jersey capitalists and politicians arrived at North Asbury Park station to tour Asbury Park Ocean Grove Allenhurst and Deal. Commodore Dick Stockton celebrated his birthday with a dinner hosted by Mahlon Margerum and guests included Col Anthony R. Kuser Ford W Roebling William Hancock Jonathan Blackwell Walter Lennox and others. Stockton spoke praising his father and distributed gold nugget scarf pins as souvenirs before boarding the 528 p m train home.
Ocean Grove sets opening day for Saturday June 9 described as a boom affair with fireworks. Program lists 3 PM and 7 PM concerts by Sanford's Asbury Park band in the auditorium grove. A 6 PM free concert by Professor Talle E Morgan and the Ocean Grove and Asbury Park Choral Union followed by Bishop J N Fitzgerald’s speech. At 9 PM a pyrotechnic display on the beach near the fishing pier and Sanford's band on the pier.
A surge of Monmouth County Democrats push David Crater of Freehold for the Third New Jersey district congressional nomination. Crater, county surrogate, has long clashed with local Democrats led by ex Senator Blodgett. He drew strong gubernatorial support in the past and may run against Congressman B F Howell if nominated.
Miss Helen A. Wyman aged 22 died at 203 Third avenue after appendicitis followed by shock. Daughter of Sesal P. and Esther Wyman of Brooklyn, both deceased, she was to marry George R. Penton of Brooklyn. Remains sent to Brooklyn with Undertaker Burtis supervising the funeral.
The Ocean Grove Association says a Sunday train stop compact with the New York and Long Branch Railroad Company and Central Railroad of New Jersey and Pennsylvania Railroad prevents service. It vows to contest the matter to the bitter end. The New York Tribune says Asbury Park likely will lack Sunday trains for some time.
Proprietor Lingay has refreshed the Devonport Inn for the season with a complete overhaul of china ware silverware carpets and fittings. The dining room is described as tasteful and homelike giving the impression of a large family home rather than a hotel.
A private letter from Porto Rico says all are pleased with the new tariff except one man the British consul at San Juan Finley who bought up local sugar and tobacco anticipating free entry. Democrats push free trade for Porto Rico while criticizing the Wilson bill. Philippine exports and imports exceed 40 million dollars this year and may grow after peace returns.
The Republican State Committee will meet at the Trenton house in Trenton on Tuesday June 12 at 11 o clock. Franklin Murphy of Newark is expected to be elected chairman by acclamation for the sixth consecutive term and headquarters to remain in Newark as before.
A kerosene stove in Miss Julia Ross's house at 604 Asbury Avenue burst into flame at noon on Thursday. Howard D LeRoy and Ira Strickland, nearby, pulled the stove outside and extinguished the blaze. Kitchen woodwork was charred but no injuries occurred.
Rev Z Clark Marten says he did not mean to reference any local dispute when he made the statement printed in the Saturday Journal columns. He notes a complaint about a neighborhood place deserving police attention and says he spoke to Chief Benth multiple times without result.
The State Board of Health received a Contagious Disease Committee report recommending classifying consumption as contagious and requiring physician reporting like smallpox and typhoid. Circles will outline prevention methods and an ordinance will enforce the rules including fumigation of a house after a death from consumption.
Stephen Crane American author and war correspondent died in Germany on Tuesday from lung trouble. Born Newark November 1 1871 he rose to fame with The Red Badge of Courage and reported from Greek Turkish and Spanish American wars. He lived in Asbury Park with family and was connected to several newspapers as a local correspondent.
Police investigate a Wednesday night break in at 719 Mattison avenue where Robert McKanne's pool hall and cigar store were entered through a rear billiard room transom. Stolen: pool sets value 80 dollars, billiard balls 20, 800 cigars worth 10, and 50 cents in cash. Burglar frightened away before knives could be taken. no solid leads yet.
Attorney Claude V Guerin sues in circuit court on behalf of Mrs Annie E Logan of Elberon against contractor Wilbur F Carley of Long Bratch. Logan says Carley repaired her cottage, collected much payment, left materials unpaid, and she seeks recovery due to missed releases and unpaid work.
Director John Guire of the Board of Chosen Freeholders invites proposals to construct five roads in various county townships. Bids will be received by the Board up to noon Wednesday June 20, with details advertised on page four.
Frances Williamson of Indianapolis died Monday at 1605 Grand Avenue. She was 68. She recently bought the house where she died intending it to be her summer home. Undertaker Burtis arranged for the remains to be sent to Indianapolis.
Dr. Henry Mitchell of Asbury Park, secretary of the State Board of Health, was elected vice president of the New Jersey State Medical Society in Atlantic City on Monday. He also delivered an address on progress in medicine and bygle.
Preparations accelerate for the annual National Guard encampment at Sea Girt. The Second and Third regiments will attend on successive days starting July 6 with a brigade review by Major General Sawell. Cavalry from Red Bank and artillery from Camden join for limited weeks. Officials reject a division encampment due to funds and focus on regimental drills and modern camp rules to provide practical instruction and reduce show.
The Board of Health sues the New York and Long Branch Railroad for a nuisance toilet room in the main depot. Trial before Magistrate Borden was postponed to next Tuesday. Judge Patterson for the railroad and Samuel A Patterson for the Board discuss abatement and possible remittance of penalties.
The Neptune City case against Robert Bennett for wife abandonment and support was heard. Counsel Samuel A. Patterson produced large grocery and meat bills claiming Bennett ordered provisions for Mrs Bennett. The receipts astonished the borough and the case was promptly dismissed.
A defective fire severely damaged the residence of Carruth Bennett in Avon last night. The blaze gutted much of the house while the Bennett family was away. nearby properties were saved by the fire department's response.
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