Economy crowd backs cheaper music season in Asbury Park
At a Monday Common Council meeting George W. Treat urged a shorter music season to save 4200 dollars for the music fund. Chairman Wilbur opposed any action above 4200, arguing a good band costs at least 5000, while Tuttle urged a broader economy. The Finance Committee recommendation of 4200 was approved on a tied vote with President Appleby casting the deciding ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Treat
Common Council
Asbury Park
Wilbur
Music Committee
W. Harvey Joes
Columbia
Jones
Treat
Tuttle
Iathea
William L.meeks
Appleby
Appropriations Voted by Common Council for City Services
The Common Council approved the main city appropriations for the year including Sprinkling 2060 dollars garbage 85250 board of health 2200 poor 200 muasl 4200 electric lights 6800. With only electric lights differing from last year, a 200 dollar increase was added for more lights.
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Common Council
Board of Health
Missing Belmar official settles portion of shortage
Bondmen for the former Belmar borough collector Charles McDermott paid 8000 of an 18000 shortage Monday. The balance is expected to be covered by McDermott realty upon sale. Henry C.Vioeer of the locality was among the bondmen. Hulick's bond has been approved.
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Belmar
Cbarlea McDermott
MccDermott
McDermott
Henry
C. Vioeer
Hulick
Scott elected Asbury Park fire chief and Bennett chosen assistant
Scott of Neptune Engine company was elected chief of the Asbury Park Fire Department with 102 votes from all companies including Wesley 84 Neptune 4 Cook 12 Independence 22. John H Bennett of Wesley Engine company won the post of assistant chief with 57 votes over John Moor 45. The Neptune Logline Company annual meeting also elected officers led by President George F Kroeh and treasurer George A Smock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin H. Scott
Neptune Engine Company
Asbury Park Fire Department
Hle
Wesley Company
Neptune Company
Cook Company
Independence Company
Scott
First National Bank
John H. Bennett
Wesley, Engine Company
John’ H. Moor
Bennett
Moor
Neptupe Company
I n.Cook Company
Neptune Logline Company
George F. Kroeh
Samiel W. Kirkbilda
Fred A. Leggett
George A-Smock
William E. Harrison
Howard D. LeRoy
Fred M. Schuppee
H. RK
Joste
Iasistant
Walter R. Hubbard
Robert Ryan
Common Council Considers Minor Urban Issues
The Neptune township Fire District asks to renumber alarm box 83 and council refers to Fire and Water Committee. Residents near Atlantic square seek quieter miniature locomotive whistles. James A. Bradley to receive copy. Water meters, fire hose discounts, and Kingsley street tap petition move forward. Library trustee appointment, nuisance from sand on Third avenue, Cookman avenue improvement urged, and Keith Shafto reappointed weights and measures. Adjournment until next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
W.E. Taylor
Neptune Township
Ocean Grove
Fire and Water Committee
Atlantic Square
James A. Bradley
F. W. Armstrong
Treat
Electric Light Company
W. Harvey Jones
Kingsley Street
Jones
Columbia
Bia
L. Coffin
Ten Broeck
Morton Pennypacker
Public
Plac
W. I. Gill
Cuba
Jesse Minot
Third Avenue
J. W. Hetrick
Cookman Avenue
Thieves Target Indian Lady Observatory in Latest Break-In
Thieves stole the fag rope and desk articles from the Indian Lady Observatory. The owner warns the site may close if such depredations continue. Four colored men are suspected in this latest intrusion.
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Indian Lady Observatory
Judge Heisley condemns illicit liquor sellers at Long Branch court
Justice Gilbert Collins in Freehold berates numerous liquor dealers from Long Branch and Monmouth County for license violations. He orders immediate license revocation where violations occur and directs investigations into Belmar Collector Charles McDermott and Sea Bright’s Charles Desch, who disappeared with alleged shortages.
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Gilbert Collins
Freehold
Long Branch
No County Grand Jury
Tustica Collina
Monmouth
Collins
Charles McDermott
Belmar
Charles Desch
Sea Bright
Jobn D. Beegle
Joseph L.oliver
Neptune Township
Wilbur A. Helsis
Grand Jury
Beer-ark
Rks
Heisley
Masons Strike Over Higher Wages at Bradley Beach Plant
The Plasterers and Bricklayers union voted to strike for 3.50 for nine hours at the Bymphonifon Manufacturing Bradley Beach factory. Bricklayers refused 3 and nine hours. five Taylor crew men replace strikers. Taylor says he cannot pay 8.50 and will stand by the union. He holds a contract to build a $10,000 Oakhurst schoolhouse.
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A. A. Taylor
Bymphonifon Manufacturing Company
Bradley Beach
Taylor
Oakhurst
Sunset Lake Bridge Plan Pushed by Freeholder
Freeholder Harry J. Rockafeler will ask the board of freeholders at next week’s meeting to authorize a Sunset Lake bridge over Grand Avenue. Proponents seek a structure costing 820,000 and urge all interested parties to attend the session.
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Harry J. Rockafeler
Board of Freeholders
Sunset Lake
Grand Avenue
Deal Golf Club foursome match draws considerable interest
Golfing at Deal drew keen interest on Saturday afternoon as L. H. B. Conklin and W. H. Osborne faced Alexander Findley and E. Moody in a nine hole match on the lake course. The reported scores show Conklin and Osborne at 40 for nine holes while Findley and Moody are listed with 35 or 55 depending on the fragment.
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Deal Golf Club
L. HB. Conklin
W. H. Osborne
Alexander Fincley
EE. Moody
Tn Penne
Appeutiou
Conklin and Osborne
Ities and Moody
Findley
Carpenter Bob Emmons Faces Divorce Hearings in Asbury Park
Residents of Asbury Park testified Monday in chancery before Vice Chancellor Emery. Mrs Emmons claimed abandonment and infidelity as grounds while Emmons denied all accusations. Alimony of eight dollars weekly was ordered, with a house transfer and a mortgage for one thousand dollars.
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Went Asbury Park
Emeryiot
Wheela
John F. Hawkins
Emmons
Long Branch
Emmone
Vincentz Seeks Contract Renewal with City Music
Newark bard master Theodore J. Vincentz visited Saturday amid talks with the Common Council Music Committee. He supplied the beach music for three seasons and is negotiating for this year’s contract as concert band and orchestra leader.
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Theodore J. Vincentz
Newark
Vincentz
Music Committee of Common Council
Mr. Vincentz
Woolworth Girls Strike Fever Sparks Brief Labor Tension
An incipient strike by Woolworth five and ten cent store girls over extended hours and low pay was reported Tuesday night. Management claimed no action against leaders and warned replacements could be found. workers pressed for higher wages to reflect longer shifts.
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Woolworth
Pittenger Sues Atlantic Coast Electric for $20000
Supreme Court Justice Gilbert Collins granted a non-suit in the action of the administrator of Melville C. Pittenger deceased against the Atlantic Coast Electric Light Company. Pittenger seeks $20000 damages for his death last July while working on company lines. The company asserts Pittenger died from his own negligence.
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Supreme Court
Gilbert Collins
Melville C. Pittenger
Atlantic Coast Electric Light Company
Panit
Pittenger
Sp’ Como
Carpet beating debate in city council discussion
The Common Council discussed an ordinance from Colonel Armstrong banning carpet beating as a housekeeping practice. Opponents argued the measure overreaches and would curb everyday habits, with council members noting practical and social impacts before adjournment.
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Common Council
Tuttle
F. W. Armstrong
W. Harvey Jones
Armatrong
Willand L. Weeks
Mrs Grison objects to Stewart improvements at Cookman
Mrs Emma Grison of 704 Cookman avenue told the Common Council she opposes a one story forward extension and an areaway in the pavement at 100 Cookman avenue by druggist Thomas M Stewart. She insisted she cannot understand legal rights and said she is not in the ring, only a lone woman.
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Emma Grison
Cookman Avenue
Common Council
Thomas M. Stewart
Grison
Stewart
Bond Street
Appleby
Beach Purchase Plan Held In Abeyance By Condemnation Issues
City solicitor John F Hawkins told the Common Council that transferring beachfront property and sewers from James A Bradley cannot be done via condemnation with conditions attached. He urged amicable settlement and suggested Bradley resign temporarily to allow a deal by mutual agreement. The council ordered the solicitor to pursue options and keep Bradley under consideration.
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Jobn F. Hawkins
Common Council
James A. Bradley
Hawkins
Bradley
Besch
Ocean Avenue
Iit
Vakot
Mr. Bradley
Asbury Park
Scrapping Hamilton Grangers Charged in Neighbor Assault
James Simpson John and Jordan E mer Fred Burdge Henry Reed and How ard Dalton of Hamilton charged by Cornelius H. Matthews a neighbor with attempting to kill him have been bound by Magistrate Borden to appear for a hearing Saturday morning at 9 o'clock Each man bears scars and wounds alleged to be inflicted by Matthews
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Hamilton Grangers
James Simpson
John and
Jordan Emer
Fred Burdge
Henry Reed
Howard Dalton
Hamilton
Cornelius H. Matthews
Fra
Magietrate Borden
Matthews
Bicycle Meet for Memorial Day at Athletic Grounds
Joe Harrison plans a Memorial Day bicycle meet at the athletic grounds on Decoration Day May 80. He will recruit top amateur riders and ten events are scheduled with Harrison expected to compete in several races.
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Joe Harrison
Harrison
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Economists’ Clique
Charlés'McDermott
Judge Heisley
Justice Collins
Sunset Lake Bridge
Freeholder
Rockafeller
Deal
LS & Hay
Carpenter Bob Emmons
Emery
Theusband
Woolworth Girls
Melville Pittenger
Col
F. W.armstrong
Mrs. Grison
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