Station Grounds to Be Fenced in Asbury Park Depot
Asbury Park officials consider fencing the main depot after a request from the Common Council. Rufus Blodgett of the New York and Long Branch Railroad says he will install the fence if the council passes a resolution. The Women’s Taxpayers’ Association urged action to curb baggage and solicitors, with 560 baggage firms operating at peak season.
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Common Council
Asbury Park
New York and Long Branch Railroad Company
Rufua Blodgett
Women’s Taxpayers’ Association
Mosors Meeks and
Kirkbride
Bradley
Belog
Beach Illuminations to Light Up Asbury Park and Ocean Grove
Founder Bradley announces a plan to illuminate Asbury Park and Ocean Grove with six kerosene lamps already in place at the Fifth Avenue pavilion and about twenty more to be positioned along the boardwalk and at bath houses. He cites reliance on kerosene if other systems fail, alongside existing electric lighting, to ensure abundant light for the public.
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Asbury Park
Ocean Grove
Bradley
Jounwan
Fifth Avenue
New Jersey National Guard drill regs tested by Company H
The newly published drill regulations for New Jersey National Guard are in officers hands and Company H will practice Thursday night to fit the Bea Girl encampment drills. The encampment runs July 14 to 21 with a dress parade on July 14 at 6 30 PM and a Sunday morning service on July 21 officiated by Rev. J Madison Hare, regimental chaplain.
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National Guard of
New Jersey
Bea
J. Madison Hare
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Hubbard Resigns as Collector to Become Postmaster
John Hubbard presented his resignation to the Common Council on Monday night, effective July 1 when he assumes postmaster duties in Asbury Park. Amos Lippincott was appointed to the vacancy after a council ballot produced four votes for Lippincott and three for J. Edward Wortman. The meeting covered depot soliciting reform, nuisance abatement, wagons and signs, and budget actions.
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John Hubbard
Common Council
Hubbard
Asbury Park
Amos Lippincott
Asbury Park Building and Loan
Lippincott
J. Edward Wortman
Mr. Wortman
J. F. Bowen
Woman's Taxpayers’ Association
Council
Union Depot
Messrs. Kirkbride and
Meeks
Rufus Blodgett
New York
Long Branch Railroad Company
M. Frost
Lafayetta
Lenox
Bradley
Cobnellniali’ Bradley
James H. Sexton
Brant
Walter F. Hayhurst
Lambertville
Kirkbride
Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias
Hayhurst
Board of Edu ‘Cation
Heck Street
Reading
William Ford
Monroe and
Sewall Avenues
Ford
Bia
Fire and Water Committee
William Applegate
Monmouth Hotel
Charles Spolozza
Kingaley Street
Barber Signa
Census count for Asbury Park school age children
Enumerators finished counting in Asbury Park but official results await census bulletin. School census shows about 800 children of school age, suggesting a total population near 4 000 when multiplied by five for average family size.
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Asbury Park
Tindall
Enlarge Asbury Park fishing pier extends north side
Workmen widen the space between the sun parlor wall and the pier rail at Asbury Park to provide a more convenient passage. The extension targets the north side near the sun parlor, expanding usable walkway and improving access for visitors.
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Asbury Park
Prisoner James Riddell Escapes Train Chase
Constable E. E. Hammell pursued prisoner James Riddell from Morganville to Freehold on a northbound train. Riddell escaped by leaping from a moving car at speed forty miles per hour, shedding his hat and eluding pursuers along the line, with Sheriff Davis exonerating Hammell from blame.
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E. E. Hammell
James Riddell
S Point
Morganville
Wickafunk
Riddell
Freehold
Borden
Park Hol
Hammell
Packer Celebrates Victory Over Earle Over Flag Names
Mayor Packer of Seabright celebrates a victory after General Ferdinand P. Earle of New York sought to have an American flag bearing the names McKinley and Roosevelt removed. Earle, a Flag Association member, cited a congressional ban on flag use for advertising. Attorney General Griggs said no law yet bans the flag’s display. The mayor vows to keep the flag up until McKinley and Roosevelt are elected.
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P. Hall
Packer
Seabright
Ferdinand P. Earle
New York
McKinley
Roosevelt
Earle
The
Flag Association
Congress
Grigga
Roonsvelt
Detective Horpham Reappointed
The police committees of Common Council considering applications for city detective appointed Al. C. Harpham who served in the same capacity last summer. Harpham, an experienced Hawkshaw, will be sworn in today by Mayor Ten Broeck.
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Common Council
Messia
Bradley
Kirkbride
Tuttle
Sherlock Holmes
al. C. Harpham
Harpham
Hawkshaw
Ten Broeck
Miss Sill to Tour Europe With Mrs Longstreet
Miss Elizabeth Sill daughter of Mr and Mrs Lybrand Sill owners of the Grand Avenue hotel left Wednesday for a three month tour in Europe She will visit the Paris exposition and is accompanied by Mrs Henry Longstreet of Matawan.
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Elizabeth Sill
Lybrand Sill
Grand Avenue Hotel
Europe
Paris
Mis Sill
Mra
Henry Longstreet
Matawan
Overcrowding of trolley cars leads to liability
In Hanson v North Jersey Street Railway Company the Court of Errors and Appeals reverses a verdict, holding the company negligent for overcrowded cars. Judge Adams says common carriers must exercise foresight and care to prevent dangers from crowding, especially at entrances and exits. a seven to six decision marks the ruling.
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Johanne M. Hanson
North Jersey Street Railway Company
Hansen
Court of Errors
Ito
Frederic Adams
Charles G
Garrison
Adams
Patriotism Fourth of July Celebration Planned by Asbury
Council approves a 250 dollar appropriation for a Glorious Fourth event in Asbury to be run by Meters Appleby Kirkbride and Meeks. Activities include reprinting the declaration of independence songs by school children and a beach front powder burn.
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Common Council
Asbury
Appleby
Meters
Kirkbride
Meeks
Ocean Grove faces stalled Sunday rail plan at North Asbury
Ocean Grove officials pressed Pennsyl vania Railroad for a Sunday train at North Asbury station but the railroad refused to comply this year. The council committee plans to continue the effort, with Bradley signaling a future compromise while warning that trains may end up serving the main depot if North Asbury stalls.
Big Bass Biting At Deal Beach Angling Day
Anglers at Deal Beach near Hathaway Ion report heavy bass catching with several fish around 18 to 22 pounds. Gus Arndt, a Cookman Avenue barber, hooked a 22-pounder while others pulled in 18 and 20 plus pound keepers. Many anglers landed smaller bass as they spent the day fishing along the shore.
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Basa
Gus Arndt
Cookman Avenue
Sundey
Deal Beach
Hathaway Ion
Deal Golfers Will Compete In USGA Championship
George T. Brokaw and M. M. Singer representing the Deal Golf Club will participate in the serial amateur golf championship events of the United States Golf Association. The competition is set for the Garden City Golf Club courses in late July.
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George. T. ‘Brokaw
M. M. Singer
Deal Golf Club
United States Golf Association
Garden City Golf Club
Educators Win Budget Battle for Public Schools
After over two hours of debate the Common Council approved 18 075 for the forthcoming year, adding 2675 to the earlier 16000 for school maintenance. The controversy centered on legal interpretations of the Board of Estimate’s authority and the surplus funds, with educators and school leaders arguing against a reduced appropriation and emphasizing contingency needs for salaries and repairs. The session featured R A Tusting and T Frank Appleby, the chief players, whose duel over the surplus and emergency funding dominated the discussion.
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Board of School Estimates
Council
Common Council
Board of
Estre Montes
Mncll
Board of School Ate
Board of Education
Flave. McGer
R. A. Tusting
Board of Estimates
T. Frank Appleby
Bulldog
Appleby
Mesera
A. ©. Twining
J. F. Ackerman
Tustley
Marlee
Sneera
George W. Treat
Tusting
Doctor Shepherd
Bruce
Keator
Asbury Park
Bradley
Terrence Keenan Struck by Lightning in West Park
A Wednesday night storm delivered a lightning strike that injured Terrence Keenan, a driver for Joe Lewis, as he crossed near Constable Hubbert's house. He was paralyzed briefly, with injuries requiring about a week or two to heal. the bolt burned the palm of Policeman Steelman and passed through Hubbert and Lewis homes, leaving a visible bolt path but sparing the houses from fire.
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West Park
Terrence Keenan
Joe Lewis
Sylvan Avenue
Lakewood
L. O. Hubbert
Keenan
J. Turner Rose
Steelman
Fuld
Hubbert
Lewis
Johnson Must Pay Harriet Corbin After Court Ruling
Judge Wilbur A. Holaby orders butcher James A. Johnson to pay Harriet Corbin 50 dollars after delays and appeals. The case stems from a failed Springwood Avenue provision store promise. Costs total 72.15 including Nugation fees.
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James A. Johnson
Wilbur A. Holaby
Court of Common Pleas
Harriet Corbin
Springwood Avenue
West Park
Cross
Johnson
Band
Parson’s rejoice as railroad refuses Sunday train service
At the New Brunswick District Methodist Preachers Meeting in Ocean Grove members rejoiced over the Journal’s report that the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will not establish a Sunday train at North Asbury station. Resolutions will be drafted later thanking the railroad for declining the council’s request.
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New Brunswick
Methodist Preachers
Ocean Grove
Journal
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
North Asbury Station
Railroad Company
Asbury Park
Endeavorers Sail Away to London Convention
New Jersey Christian Endeavor delegates bound for the International convention in London July 14 to 18 departed Hoboken aboard the Batavia of the Hamburg American line. Over 100 in the party include Mrs Mahlon R. Margerum of Ocean Grove and her daughter Miss Fanale. Most will complete the full trip, returning from Boulogne on August 9 and arriving in New York August 20.
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New Jersey Christian Endeavor
London
Batavia
Hoboken
Mahlon R. Margerum
Ocean Grove
Miss Fanale
Boulogne
New York
Ocean Grove Lifeguards Return in Familiar Trio
Ocean Grove bathing masters at Ross Ocean Grove grounds resume duty with the same trio as last year, Archibald Gifford and Elisha Tilton continuing on the line. Their familiarity promises steady supervision at the seaside resort.
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Ross’ Ocean Grove Oands
Archibald
G Gifford
Elisha Tilton
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Blodgett
Sea Girl
Ournae
Packer IS
Detective Horpham
Miss Sill
Broadley
Committee of Common Council
North Asbury
Gus Arnit
Deal
Terry Keenan
Harriet’ Corbin
Parsons Rejoice
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