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Newspaper

Asbury Park Journal

Location

Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1900

Page

2

Sermons to Graduates at Ocean Grove and Neptune High

The First M Z Church in town hosted a baccalaureate service for Park High School graduates with Rev Eli Gifford delivering the sermon on Environment and humanity. At St Pauls M EB Church Ocean Grove Bishop J N Fitzgerald preached to Neptune township graduates, urging monuments be built by deeds, citing Lincoln and Edison as examples and stressing duties to others.

M.Z St. Paul’s M. EB Ocean Grove Park High School Corps of Teachers Board of Education Eli Gifford Bruce Keator Gifford St. Paul’s M. EB J. N. Fitzgerald Absalom

Church Service Features Elaborate Decor and Music

The church was packed as Rev. Dr. J. H. Aldsy of Ocean Grove offered prayer and Rev. J. G. Reed, the pastor, read scripture lessons. Elaborate services included festive decorations, special music from an enlarged choir and the high school orchestra.

J. H. Aldsy Ocean Grove J. G. “Reed

Commencement program at Asbury Park High School tonight

The Asbury Park high school commencement is set for this evening at 8 in the assembly room with orchestral overtures prayers choruses and addresses. James H. Canfield of Columbia University will deliver the commencement address and Miss Maud Marren will give the class address. Graduates include Lela Ackerman Mabel Brazer Minnie Eckert and others from Point Pleasant Belmar Lake Como and nearby towns. Grammar school exercises were held Thursday June 14 at 2 30 with an overture cantata and diplomas presented by David Harvey Jr.

Asbury Park High School Mountain Echoes Glee Club James H. Canfield L.L. D Columbia University New York J. M. Ralston M. A Lela Ackerman Mabel Brazer Minnie Eckert Point Pleasant Ainslee Everett Belmar Etta Einstein Nellie Green Alma Hubbard George Hunt Jessie Justice Howard Kroehl Maud Marren Bessie Oves Ethel Parker Alice Reeves Lake Como Loreine Taylor Arthur Smock Peggy Mary K. Dallas David Harvey, Jr

Neptune Township High School Graduation List

The graduating class includes regular course students Maude Adele Clayton, Madge MacDonald Conover, Agnes Hurd Russell, Sara Ida Harrig, Andrew H. Richardson, Kathryn Watson, Marlon P. Tyler, and commercial department members George Crowell, Rogers, John H. Flanagan, Fletcher P. Havens, George Edward Rees, Valcendra Richardson, Bertha Gifford, Matthaeus B. Slocum, Jewell Van Dyke, L. Harry Reeves, Nellie Louise Berohard, John Q. Crawford, Nellie Gertrude Hendricks, Anna Blanche Voorhees. Additional names appear in the grammar list including Charles Ro land Beegle, Marguerite H. Brown, Edith C. Condit, Florence J. Dorsett, Leon Fowler, Hazel Emmons, Clyde Gray, Edith Hagerman, Harold Johnson, Charles B. Miller, Dora M. Lane, Grace E. Drew, Ethel Evelyn Liddle, Alonzo Stewart, Sara J. Golembok, Winfield H. Stephens, Georgina Woodward, Ednn P. Woolley, Annie F. Whitlock, Mary E. Wright, Charles J. Sexton, William Rushton, Henrietta B. Patrick, Paul G. Pray er, Joseph Pryott, Ruth E. Miller, Mary J. Megill.

Neptune Township High School Maude Adele Clayton Madge MacDonald Conover Agnes Hurd Russell Sara Ida Harrig Andrew H. Richardson Kathryn Watson Marlon P. Tylor George Crowell Rogers John H. Flanagan Fletcher P. Havens George Edward Rees Valcendra Richardson Bertha Gifford Matthaeus B. Slocum Jewell van Dyke L. Harry Reeves Nellie Louise Berohard Winfield H. Stephens Georgina Woodward Ednn P. Woolley Annie F. Whitlock Mary E. Wright Charles J. Sexton William ©. Rushton Henrietta B. Patrick Paul G. Prayer Joseph §. Pryott Ruth E. Miller Mary J. Megill

Asbury Park Grammar School Graduates

The graduates of Asbury Park grammar school are listed including Mabel Burt Ida Brant Ethel Bates Herman Berlager Bertie Beecroft Stanley Byram Gertrude Cobb Sadie Clayton Carabel Cole Ora Conklin Edmund Coyte Ardelian Duffield Elliott Gifford Bradie Goldstein Elnora Hulling Roy Havens Harold Hoffman Samuel Hamp den Oliver Humes George Kroehl Paul ine Kendall Edith Parsells Walter Josses Ethel MacMullen Ella Mehegan James Pine Beatrice Pike William Ricketts Herbert Smith Arthur Smock Ira Smock Carroll Svog Essie Slocum Irma Stein bach Florence Stout Joseph Turner Nellie Treat Ella VanAken Lulu Weat Robert Wilson

Asbury Park Grammar School Mabel Burt Ida Brant Ethel Bates Herman Berlager Bertie Beecroft Stanley Byram Gertrude Cobb Sadie Clayton Carabel Cole Ora Conklin Edmund Coyte Ardelian Duffield Elliott Gifford Bradie Goldstein Elnora Hulling Roy Havens Harold Hoffman Samuel Hampden Oliver Humes George Kroehl Pauline Kendall Edith Parsells Walter Josses Ethel MacMullen Ella Mehegan James Pine Beatrice Pike William Ricketts Herbert Smith Arthur Smock Ira Smock Carroll Svog Essie Slocum Irma Steinbach Florence Stout Joseph Turner Nellie Treat Ella VanAken Lulu Weat Robert Wilson

Drowned Youth Frank Woolley of Red Bank

Frank Woolley aged twenty three son of Justice Edmond T. Woolley was drowned while canoeing with Richard Applegate near Newman Springs on the Shrewsbury river. The canoe capsized and Woolley could not swim, sinking quickly. Applegate reached shore safely but exhausted. The body was recovered about thirty minutes after the accident.

Frank Woolley Edmond T. Woolley Newman Springs Richard Applegate Woolley Shrewsbury Applegate

Drowned Youth in Cheesequakes Creek Near Matawad

George Geyer eighteen son of farmer G J Geyer of Matawad drowned Monday afternoon while bathing in Cheesequakes creek. Several youths were present as his cries for help went unheard companions tried to aid him but were unsuccessful. The body was recovered.

George Geyer G. J. Geyer Matawad Cheesequakes Creek Geyer

Congressman Daly to Lead New Jersey Delegation

Representative William D. Daly will be the chairman of the New Jersey delegation to the Kansas City convention. Collector Robert Davis, head of Hudson county denapetmay, was invited to be chairman but Daly was selected.

William D. Daly New Jersey Kansas City Robert Davis Hudson County Eave Ma Bit Daly

Township Lighting and Public Works Sparks in Neptune Township

Neptune Township moves to install 23 new arc lamps with Atlantic Coast Electric Light Company at 80 dollars per lamp yearly, add lights to Ocean Grove and Bradley Beach petitioners seek to block removal of a light, and a public meeting will gauge Ocean Grove opinion on wagon bells. Other items note a dog control dispute, sprinkled streets, Sunday store closures discussed, and the township clerk’s $250 stipend.

West Park Atlantic Coast Electric Light Company Neptune Township Tampa Ocean Grove Bradley ‘Beach William Giffard Bradley Beach Patterson Joseph Lewis Asa Oble Animala Chapman James A. Wyckoff Corlles Avenue Springwood Avenue

Fierce Storm Causes Wide Ocean Grove Damage

A severe electrical storm in Ocean Grove wrecked areas around 107 Clark Avenue Sydney Kerr's house was struck by lightning yet undamaged beyond a jar. Brown building at Mattison Cookman and Emory flooded. bulkhead undermined near Deal Lake toppled trolley pole. Long Branch trolleys stalled. wires down. Streets flooded, gutters washed, Bangs avenue road bed eroded, gardens damaged.

Steinbach Sydney Kerr Clark Avenue Ocean Grove Brown Mattison and Cookman Avenues Emory Street Upatgira Deal Lake Long Branch Deal Kingsley Street Lake Avenue Bangs Avenue West Park

Fire alarm boxes to be placed at listed intersections

The Fire and Water Committee and Fire Chief Scott approve installation of six new fire alarm boxes. Stations will be at 17 Bangea and Bond, 19 Cookman and Martin, 28 Cookman and Bangs, 6 Second and Main, 87 Munroe and Main, 44 Second and Grand, 46 Asbury and Emory, 61 Sewall and Heck, 65 Asbury and Kiogeley, 68 Fourth and Bond, 4 Fourth and Grand, 12 Second and Bergh, 18 Fourth and Klagsity, 82 Sixth and Grand, 84 Seventh and Bond, 91 Seventh and Webb, and 98 Sunset and Webb.

Fire and Water Committee of Common Counc Scott Bangea Bond Cookman Matin Bangs Second Main Munroe Grand Asbury Emory Sewall and Heck Kiogeley Bergh Klagsity Webb Sunset and

Memorial Service Held by Local Odd Fellows

Memorial services were held Sunday afternoon by the Odd Fellows in Neptune Lodge hall. Rev. M. L. Ferrie led a roll call of long-time members and paid tribute to those who have passed away. Rev. Jheeph H. Shaw of Long Branch gave the memorial address, with prayers by Rev. William G. Moyer of West Grove and presiding by Rev. William Margerum of Ocean Grove.

Odd Fellows Neptune Lodge M. L. Ferrie Jheeph H. Shaw Long Branch William G. Moyer West Grove William Margerum Ocean Grove

Zulick's Hard Luck and the United Verdemide Mine Tale

Ex governor Meyer Zulick recalls passing up a ten thousand dollar offer to join a rich gold and copper mine venture in 1885. The United Verdemide mine later favored Senator Clark, yielding vast riches. Officials discuss shallow workings at 500 feet with future plans to deepen and expand, potentially employing tens of thousands.

Meyer Zulick Avon Senator Clark Montana Arizona Zulick Capitol Fred. J. Tritle Zule Tritle Zack United Verdemide New York Clark Zalick

Bride Haste Delays Wedding At Trinity Church

Walter Fletcher of Hamilton and Ada Truax of West Bangs Avenue planned to wed at Trinity Episcopal Church but Miss Truax was too indisposed for the ceremony. The rector Rev. A J Miller announced a change and the rites were moved to the bride's home with Fletcher, his best man Rutherford Brown, Miller, and others present.

Ada Truax Walter Fletcher Hamilton Mies West Bangs Avenue Trinity Episcopal Church A. J. Miller Miss Truax Rutherford Brown Mr. Miller

Blind Newsboy of Matawan Earns Community Support

Walter Thompson, a 21 year old blind resident of upper Main street, delivers morning papers across the village and weaves bead crafts at home. Despite his disability he stays informed and self reliant, aided by annual charity balls and plans for a lawn festival to boost his livelihood.

Tawan Walter Thompson Momar Thompson Upper Main Street

Ocean Grove Sabbath Debate Endures Amid Trains Issue

Rev Dr A E Ballard, vice president of the Ocean Grove association, defends a longstanding rule barring Sunday train stops within the area and protecting the Sabbath from traffic and intoxicants. He notes discussions of relocating camp meetings to Pitman Grove or a sea coast site to maintain prohibition and recuperation away from distractions. The plan covered Deal Beach to Belmar with railroad agreements and state protection.

the Groves A. E. Ballard Pitman Grove Asbury Park Ballard Camden Caps May Ocean Grove Pennsylvania Railroad Long Branch Bradley Beach Deal Beach Belmar The Newark Evening News

Sea Girt to Host National Guard Camps This July

The Second brigade will camp at Sea Girt starting July 9 in regimental order. The Second regiment based in Trenton will headquarter at Sea Girt and Battery B field artillery will join. The Third regiment from Camden and the Becong troop of Red Bank begin camp on Saturday July 16 for one week. No man will be taken into service who is not enlisted before June.

National Guard Sea Girt Trenton Gillmore Field Artillery Camden Red Bank

Three Telephone Linemen Injured in Ocean Grove Wagon Crash

Harry Wilson, Walter Applegate and Walter Eberly, employees of the New York and New Jersey Telephone Company, were thrown from a wagon on Main avenue. A broken wheel caused the accident Saturday afternoon. Wilson narrowly escaped serious injury, his clothes torn and body bruised and shaken. Applegate and Eberly suffered scratches.

Harry Wilson Walter Applegate Walter Eberly New York and New Jersey Telephone Company Main Avenue Ocean Grove Wilson

Johnson says he is not a candidate for governor

Senator William M. Johnson acting New Jersey governor in Europe states he will not seek the Republican nomination next year. He cites only two likely candidates Franklin Murphy of Essex and Mahlon Pitney of Morris, with Murphy seeming to lead.

William M. Johnson New Jersey Voorhees Europe Franklin Murphy Essex County Mahlon Pitney Brorris County Johnson Murphy

Why not have the daily Journal left at your house each evening

A suggestion to deliver the daily Journal to readers at home every evening. The idea emphasizes convenient access to news, aligning with habits of regular readers who want timely updates without visiting a newsstand.

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