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Newspaper

Asbury Park Journal

Location

Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1900

Page

9

Hackmen license debate ends with no changes this year

New Jersey Pennsylvania and New York lawyers are scarce as Common Council backs no license rate cut for hackmen this year after debates. Delegation argues for $5 single and $7.50 double licenses while officials cite protection and revenue concerns. Street repairs water problems and bids for coal and hydrants discussed. city solicitor to confer with Finance Committee.

New Jersey Pennsylvania New York William L Cook Bradley Dad Hackman Grant Wiggy” Jones Hackmen Calli Ag Ten Broeck Ocean Grove Kirkbride Alet William J. Cooper Hie Cass Ratia Cookman Avenue Kingsley Street Ten Broeck Hhis Hotel Coleman House John Hubbard Bond Street Sewall and Munroe E. B. Wakely Munroe Avenue Emory Street Summerfield Avenue William Brammaker Tive Wil-met Ford du Seawall Monros Avenues Mr. Bradley W. W. Davis N. By Buchanan Board of Health Itasic Heck Street Asbury Avenue India Theas Fire and Water Committee Henry Blay Pawley Bros. Company

Reprieve for Bullock Delays Execution in Red Bank

A stay of execution is granted for Willam Bullock, a colored murderer, delaying the July 18 hanging as the supreme court reviews trial testimony for possible errors. Constable Sam White of Neptune township had been on death watch. Sheriff Davis recalled the order at Freehold. Hubbard Confirmed as Postmaster in Asbury Park. awaiting commission from McKinley.

Willam Bullock James Walsh Red Bank Bullock Supreme Court Davis Freehold Sam White Neptune Township

Big Bass Caught at Deal Lake Flume

Anglers report a banner bite at Deal lake flume Monday with large catches. Uncle Billy Brummaker led with a 28 pound bass after a hard fight. Sherman and William Rollins also landed notable fish weighing nine pounds and more. Victor Chubert added a nine pounder as the bass craze grows among local enthusiasts.

Deal Lake Billy” Brummaker Sherman Brammaker William Rollins E. McCormick Victor Chubert

Law and order society warned over Sunday trains

A unnamed prominent figure claims a growing law and order society will act to block Sunday train service. The threat, described as aimed at hotel keepers, is said to be a powerful influence in the dispute, with assurances of decisive action if any move is made. The situation is described as evolving.

Aiso Forts Organization Joanna Hotel Keepers’ Association Hotel En

Oyster Joe Oliver Heads Monmouth County Committees

The Board of Chosen Freeholders met in regular session at Freehold on Wednesday. Director John Guira announced new committees with Freeholder Rockafeller as chair of Deslake and Interlaken bridge and related roads and bridges. Oliver leads the cyater commission and other duties including county expenses and various bridge and hospital committees. Berry serves on Atkins avenue road and several bridge panels and county funds.

Chosen Freeholders Freehold John Guira Freeholder Rockafeller Deslake Interlaken Bridge Atkins Avenue Road Long Branch Asbury Park Stone Road Monmouth Memorial Hospital Oceanic Hubbard's Seabright Shark River Bridge Inlet Oliver Cyater Commission Asylum Atkins Avenua Road Deal Inske Inoterlaken Bridge Asbury Park Lower Squankum Turkey Road Hubbard’s Union Draw Freeholder Berry Deal Lake Taterlaken Oyster Commission Parker's Creek Goose Neck Surplus Fund Shark River Bridge

Opening Day Celebrations At Ocean Grove Auditorium

Bishop J N Fitzgerald opened the Ocean Grove auditorium for the opening day celebration. Wesley Jake and Saturday Anasend off, Professor Talle B Morgan led a choral union in a free concert. Bradford trio performed, fireworks lit the beach, and Sanford's Asbury Park band played. Several thousand attended.

J. N. Fitzgerald Ocean Grove Wesley Jake Ana Talle B. Morgan Choral Union Bradford Sanford Asbury Park Auditorium Grove

Water Meters Ready for Installation Upon Request

The water department announces a supply of new meters on hand and the superintendent is instructed to install for any owner who applies pending the ordinance passage. Meter charges begin July 1, marking the start of the new water year. The notice notes many applications have already been made.

First National Bank cashier to become state bank examiner

Martingy Dager, longtime cashier of the First National Bank, will leave Anbury Park to accept the lucrative post of state bank examiner in Trenton. He will be joined by M H Scott, promoted from assistant cashier, as the bank adjusts to this major leadership change.

First National Bank Lucrave Mr. Dager New Jersey State Hiss Trenton Anbury Park Dager M.H. Scott

Children day observed with colorful church services

Children’s Day was celebrated in several churches on Sunday with rich decorations and abundant flowers. Songs and programs were provided bySunday school scholars. Rev A De Witt Mason of New York spoke on young people’s work at the First M E Church. St Pauls M E Ocean Grove postponed celebrations to next Sunday.

Aselldhold A. de Witt Mason New York Reformed Church In

Sunday Trains Rumor Chooses Ocean Grove Clergy

Rev Hi C McBride of Ocean Grove said trains will stop in Asbury Park next Sunday, voicing a rumor at a Methodist preachers meeting in St Pauls Church Ocean Grove. The remark stirred clergymen as Rev William Franklin of the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association warned the Sunday train issue remains unsettled and could surprise him.

Asbury Park Hi.c. McBride Ocean Grove Methodist Preachers St. Paul's Church McBride William Franklin Ocean’ Grove

Parsonage Fault Findings At Ocean Grove Meeting

At a New Brunswick 179 Methodist preachers gathering in St Paul’s Church Ocean Grove Monday President McKinley was blamed for the existence of a barroom in the United States building at the Paris exposition. A dominie argued the president could have closed the building on Sunday. Monmouth Min Tope Hospital graduates listed: Bessie Lockwood Wood Ridge Eurylia Ely Freehold Laura Coddington Deckertown Ivy Rose Applegate Asbury Park Jennie Casler Freehold Rebecca Field Red Bank.

New Brunswick St. Paul Ocean Grove McKinley United States Monmouth Min ‘Towe Long Branch Mijas Bessie Lockwood Woodridge Eurylia Ely Freehold Laura Coddington Deckertown Ivy Rose Applegate Asbury Park Jennie Casler Freahold Rebecca [Field Red Bank

Sweet Girl Graduate At Asbury Park School

The Asbury Park grammar school held commencement for the top graduates including Mabel Burt Ida Brant Ethel Bates Herman Beringer Bartle Beecroft and many others. The program featured overtures readings cantatas and a class song with diplomas presented by David Harvey Jr. Alumni events and future-class remarks followed as Neptune Township high school held its class day exercises and future ceremonial programs continued.

Asbury Park Grammar School Asbury’Park Grammar School Mabel Burt Ida Brant Ethel Bates Herman Beringer Bartle Beecroft Stanley Byram Gertrude Cobb Sadie Clayton Carabel Cole Ora’ Conklin Edmund Coyte Ardella Duffield Elliott Gifford Sadie Goldstein Elnora Hulling Roy Havens Lulu West Robert Wilson Arthur Smock Ye Bella Peggy Mary K. Dallas David Harvey, Jr Asbury Park High School Miles Mabal Brazer Jancing Neptune Township High School J. B. McClellan James L. Hays Newark McClellan Hays Misa Ida Harris Woodland Echoes John Crawford Chestra Maude Adele Clayton Madge MacDonald Conover Agnes Hurd Russell Sara Ide Harris Andrew H.richardson Kathryn Watson Marlon P. Taylor George Crowell Rogers John H. Flanagan Fletcher P. Havens George Edward Ross Valeenora Richardson Bertha Gifford Matthaeus B.-Blo- Says Jewell van Dyke L. Barry’ ‘Reet Louise Bernhard John Q 'Craw Jae Ie Cane Gerpryde ‘Hendricks Ana

Robbery in daylight at Fourth Avenue home

A sneak thief entered the residence of Harry Duffield on Fourth Avenue during afternoon hours and stole a gold watch worth 50 dollars. A bag of money under a pillow was missed, while the thief rummaged several rooms, then fled. A 20 year old man with inflamed eyes and a brown alpine hat was seen near the house by Herman Beringer. The police seek a suspect described as about 145 pounds and 9 inches tall?

Harry Duffield Fourth Avenue Herman Beringer Théodore Beringer

Moon in a partial eclipse delights city watchers

The moon, almost full, passed through the earth's shadow on Tuesday night. The eclipse began around 8:15 PM and produced a pretty sight, though clouds occasionally hid the view. People across the city watched and admired the event.

Ocean Grove Gets New National Bank

Ocean Grove opened its new Ocean Grove National Bank on Saturday morning drawing large patronage. Officers include William H. Beegle as president and William H. Hamilton as vice president with Tansman A. Miller as cashier. Directors are Daniel C. Covert Stephen D. Woolley and Nathan J. Taylor.

Ocean Grove National Bank William H. Beegle William H. Hamilton Tansman A. Miller Cashilor Daniel C. Covert Stephen D. Woolley Nathan J. Taylor

Vincentz Band to Open Beach Concert With Noted Musicians

Vincentz band, hired for this beach season, will open the concert Saturday with former members from 1894 and 1896 ensembles. The lineup includes Dawson, Farre, Sunderbart, Moore, Wissbeit, Blythe, Bode, Van Winckle, Ague, Mangnal, Ebbeck, and Ed Quinn with sleigh bells. All players double as orchestra members.

Will Blythe Vincentz Louis Bode Asa van Winckle Voss Charles Ague Robert Mangnal New York Theodore Ebbeck McVicker Chicago Ed. Quinn Ocean Grove Mr. Quinn St. James’ Hall Piccadilly London

Weight Resisted Arrest in City Disorder Case

Edward Wright colored was sentenced Thursday to ninety days in jail for being drunk and disorderly and begging in the streets. Magistrate Dodd arraigned him and also set a $200 bail for assaulting and resisting Policeman Chapman. Wright resisted Chapman Wednesday night, turning on him until help arrived. Policeman Bredman assisted in landing him.

Edward Wright Dodd Chapman

Mrs L M Hutchinson Seriously Hurt In Carriage Upset

Mrs L M Hutchinson of New York, about seventy, riding near Monmouth Beach, was thrown from a wagon on Hance Hill while returning from Little Silver with Mrs Marie T Lange and her daughter. She sustained a double fracture of the ankle and severe bruising and was removed to Elkwood Inn for treatment.

L. M. Hutchinson New York Schiffielo Park Monmouth Beach Hutchinson Marie T. Lange Little Silver Hill Hutchinan Elkwood Inn

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Jehus Common Council The Hubbard Senate Ee McKinley Bill Brummaker Des! Lake Flume I Law and Order League Society Looker Stark Rivers Wesley Lake Joana Methodist Presbyterian H.C. McBride Parsons Paris Sweet Girl Ocean Grove’s New Bank Weight
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