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Asbury Park Journal

Location

Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1900

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Neptune township Republicans sweep local elections

Republicans won a broad victory in Neptuné township with large margins across districts. McCabe narrowly failed in first district while Gifard led as collector, Oliver lost to O'Trien for assessor, and women candidates Tavens Halshart and Shreve won decisive majorities.

Neptuné Township Tugelny McCabe Ulurris Oliver Ocean Grove West Grove Tatra West Park Wlo Berry Barry Avon McCate Bradley Beach Giffard Collector Harry Gifard O'Trien White

Citizens Triumph in Bradley Beach Elections

Bradley Beach voters backed the Citizens ticket with Everett Foster, Charles Murray, John Rogers, William Griffin, and Charles McGill winning council, assessor, justice, and appeal posts. Freeholder vote went to McCabe and Berry. Republican slate led by Taylor, Hutchinson, Yarnall, Gant, McKenna, and Wilkins also contested multiple offices.

Bradley Beach Citizens Everett Jh. Foster Charles & Murray Wesley K. Bradowr John B. Rogers William Griffin Charles McGill MccCabe Berry A. A.taylor

Neptune City Officials Elected In Division Result

Neptune City voters elected Benjamin Stanton as collector and John Lane as assessor. A. Beatell and A. F. Bennett won council seats, J. Apgar as justice of the peace, Metsla Brower as commissioner of appeal, Forman Shibla as constable, and McCabe and Berry as freeholders with 121 and 103 votes respectively.

Neptune City Benjamin Stanton John Lane A. Beatell A. F. Bennett J. Apgar Metsla Brower Forman Shibla McCabe Berry

Manasquan Council Chooses Three Members and Two Justices

Manasquan residents elected three councilmen and two justices of the peace. The councilmen are Ieano Allen, Willis Mount Purdy, and William H. Rul. Jobo M. Allen serves as one of the justices alongside the other elected official.

Manasquan Ieano Allen Willis Mount Purdy Fite William H. Rul Jobo M. Allen

Widdemer Quits Amid Church Strife and Health Claim

The Rev. Howard T. Widdemer resigns from the First Congregational Church as Mrs. M. Crossett of Lake Avenue Hotel cites his broken heart and collapsed health. Services stop after two weeks of Sunday preaching since last fall, with supporters urging weekly visits from New York. The hotel prepares for summer, and Crossett fears the pastor may never resume preaching.

New York Crossett Widdemer Lake Avenue

Wages Rise Sought by Carpenters Union

The Carpenters and Joiners Union predicts wage increases starting April 1 after a year of talks. Members say contractors were notified, Assemblyman Kirkbride backs the plan, and committees report a 0 hour workday with a $2.75 daily rate starting April 1.

Carpenters Jolers Anton Tha Contaatars Ccauit

Belmar Elects Entire Citizons Ticket Unopposed

In Belmar the Citizons ticket won every available seat with no opposing candidates. Freeholder William F. Leiferson leads the board, while councilmen 8. L. Gillen and A. W. Bennett are elected alongside Bloomfeld Hulick as collector. George G. Titus becomes assessor and no candidate ran for justice of the peace, with incumbent T. S. King continuing as commissioner of appeal.

Belmar Citizons Clarlen McDermott Bloomfield Hulick William F. Leiferson L. Gillen A. W. Bennett Bloomfeld Hulick George G. Titus Justice of the

Deal Borough Elects Home Rule Ticket In Low Vote

One ticket was submitted in Deal for a citizens home rule slate. 44 ballots were cast with two rejected. Elected were Mayor William S Hathaway recorder A G Selghortner Willi Hogencamp justice of the peace Hal Combs freeholder Jota Gulre commissioners of appeal B Drum and J B Thompson. P F Combs named councilman for the unexpired term of William Hathaway. Four thousand dollars was voted for borough purposes.

Vetern Borough of Deal Alvetion William S Tathaway Cotocimen A. G. Selghortner Willi Hogencamp F. S. Bartholomew Inuatice of the Peace Hal, Combs Jota Gulre B. Drum

No Opposition at Allenhurst Local Election Yields Unopposed Ticket

Allenhurst voters show Citizens' ticket running unopposed led by Mayor Edwin P Benjamin. Councilmen Samuel H. Coombs and O. E. Evkew win three and two year terms while Francis M. Sutton and Russell Benedict claim two year posts as commissioner of appeal. John Guire remains listed as fresholder.

Allenhurst Citizens Edwin P. “Benjamin Samuel H. Coombs O. E. Evkew Francis M. Sutton Russell Benedict Fresholder John Guire

Democratic Victory at Long Branch Charts One-Sided Race

The Democratic ticket won at Long Branch with almost no opposition. Independent challenger Henry Gagle led an almost noncompetitive slate and drew minimal support.

Long Branch Henry Gagle

No Mystery in Jones Death Finding

Edward Jones of West Park died from natural causes after a suspicious context. Coroner Flock ordered post mortem by Drs J Turner Race and H B Kilmonth, with result that Jones was brought home unconscious Tuesday night and did not recover.

Edward Jones West Park Flock

Charley McDermott Missing. Belmar Real Estate Holder Unfound

The Belmar collector Charles P. McDermott is missing amid rumors stemming from an attack on his property by the sheriff. He owns numerous Belmar residences and vacant lots, with relatives working to locate him. His bondsmen include family and local figures, and reports note unsettled borough accounts and unconfirmed explanations for his absence.

Charles P. McDermott Belmar Wuhum F. Gordon Trenton MacDermott Davis McDermott Bullock Freehold Cbnover Niebers Bobka Amonnis Gener Board of Edluration

Hotel Keepers Form North New Jersey Association

The Hotel Keepers Association of North New Jersey held its first annual meeting at the residence of A R Parsons in Jersey City. Officers elected include A R Parsons president and J W Rockafeller secretary with other executive members. membership requires a hotel manager or proprietor of a hotel with many rooms.

Prank Conover Coleman House Charles A. Atkins Queenn Hotel H. J. Rockefeller Qrammercy Thomas Soble The Fentmore Samuel A. Oliver Westminster Ashbury Park

Sunday School Officers Elected by A. M. E. Zion

At the annual election of officers for the A. M. E. Zion Sunday school held Tuesday night the following were chosen to serve one year Superintendent Thomas A. Almeric Parrotte Assistant Superintendent Samuel P. Slover Secretary Mrs Annie Sparrow Assistant Secretary William Jonson Treasurer Mr Williama Librarian Anderson Sparrow Assistant Librarian Miss Hill Organist Miss Hattie Walker Assistant Organist

A. M. E. Zion Thomas A. Almeric Parrotte Samuel P. Slover Annie Sparrow William Jonson Mra Scudder Jobo Williama Nbrarian Anderson Sparrow Lbrarian Miss Hill Hattie Walker

Purse Presented to E B Daniels by Sunday School

The First M B Sunday School presented E B Daniels with four purses of money as a testimonial of esteem. Daniels, who serves as superintendent, will depart with his family this week for Orange where he will permanently reside.

E. B. Daniels M.B Daniels Orange

Boulevard Bill Hearings Spark Coast Resorts Clash

The New Jersey senate agriculture committee in Enton held a two hour hearing on Senator Francis’s boulevard bill. Proponents led by Mayor Ten Broeck and Frank Conover argued the drive would connect Atlantic Highlands to the Manasquan River aiding Ocean Grove and northern shore cottages. Opponents including ex Senator Kiam and Parson Hayter warned the plan jeopardizes Ocean Grove’s religious character and Sabbath peace.

Social Correspondence TR Journal Enton Senate Agriculture Senautchingen Francis Woulevard Ten Broeck Frank Snuver George W.thompson Ry Park Mahlon R. Margerum In Grove Kew Bullard Kiam Lt. Skirm Ocean Grove Clini Appleby Henry C. Sor Asbury Park Wilbur A. Heisley Ocean Grove Computing Association Ronu Mr. Copeland Yors Ten Lroeck Rogera and Potter Parson Hayter Frank B. Conover Ston Ee Margerum George W. Mason J. Ballard Lesry Jersey Atlantic Highlands Manasquan River Monmouth County Astoiry Parkers Patterson Springs Lake Thompson Ocean Front Avon Asbury Porl Allenhurnt Mme Rogen Sec Ann Honiface Conover Culd Monmoth County Mahlon Margerain Copeland Jerusalem Jess Bradley Beach Océan Grove Homses Balford Ocein Grove Ballard Monster Auditorium Temple Tabernacle Bal Flo (Hayter

Beach Purchase Ratified At Public Meeting

A public meeting in Education Hall ratified the beach purchase bill now before the legislature. Amendments sought a three member board with leasing power and a 15 percent bond increase, while officials argued against fixed figures. The sewer purchase and beach front project were discussed with a committee to present amendments to lawmakers.

Educational Hall Beach Purchase J. Wesley Cross Seton Lynn Dredary Mitchell Crosa John F. Hawkins le Fell Ten. Broeck Henry Mitchell Henry C. Winsor Appleby Hawkins Mitchell Bradley Hawking Common Council R Ten Broeck Tee Kroehl George’ FP. Wilbun John I’, Hawkins Frank B. Conover Christopher Brazer Caleb T. Bulley Jesse Minot

Plans for New Armory Plans Deliberated by Company FL Committee

The armory committee of Company FL met Monday night to review two construction plans for a proposed armory. A third option will be discussed at a Saturday night meeting. Members include Captain John H. Ryne and First Lieutenant George E. White among others.

Armory Committee Company FL John H. Ryne George E. White Claude V.,. Guerin Frank L. Tuttle William H. Pancoast J. L. Tiffany Walter Hubbard Charles E. King Arthur H. Hope W. ©. Bateman Max E. Howe

Assemblyman Kirkbride Scores an Easy Victory

Special correspondence reports Assemblyman Kirkbride pushing through measures in Trenton. The boy clothing rebate bill and beach purchase bill advance with hopes for senate passage. A New Jersey armory lease and murder verdict provisions are among other bills considered by the senate and assembly.

Trenton Kirkbride Asbury Park Ten Broeck Meeker Union Iit Anu Beach Purchase Guerla King Pancoust Stokes Cross Lill Senate Voorhees Anne Armory Association Ghi Iife

Jury Deadlock in Bullock Murder Retrial

The jury in the William Bullock retrial failed to reach a verdict after 32 hours of deliberation, reporting nine votes for murder in the first degree and three for second degree. Juror Milton A. Fardun of Matawan required medical attention after the session.

Bullock William Bullock Janes Walsh Red Buck Loto Court Foreman Danser Justice Collings Conover Colling Azala Milton A. Fardun Matawan William ‘Giffard Freehold Klahong West Park Charles Strong

Alimony Ordered for Mrs Emmons in Jersey City Suit

Robert Emmons of West Park must pay six dollars a week alimony to Catherine Emmons while divorce proceedings continue. Vice Chancellor John R Emergy ruled the allowance. Aaron E Johnston defended Emmons, while Mary Emmons attorney John F Slawkins secured the grant.

Robert Emmons West Park John R. Emery Jersey City Catheriine Emmons Emmons Aairon E. Johnston John F. Slawkins Mra

Evangelist Yatman to Return for Grove Meetings

Rev. C. H. Yatman will lead the temple youth gatherings in Grove this summer during his missionary tour. The beach purchase bill received House approval on Thursday afternoon.

Evangelist Yatman C. H. Yatman Grove

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Toynship Freeholder Harris Tolle Eaitrard William Inet Brion Willian R Samurh Soensiag Hasens D.E Xayrs G.ralsr Boyton N. Jsst Moran Hall Demincrat Surveyors Vandurveor Oil Burkhurdt IL. White A. White Demverat Asn Obie Dr. White Hodges Hradley Beach Lake Avenue Hotel Nis Missoss Happy, Carpenters Tome Rule Jones Charley Ate Teafrocck C. C. Copeland Brank Conover Rev. H. J. Hayter Senator Francis Favor Beach Purchase Assemblyman’ Kirkbride Asbury ‘Perk
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