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Newspaper

Asbury Park Journal

Location

Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1900

Page

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C H Brown Named Delegate to National Convention

Oliver E Brown of Spring Lake and Frederick P Olcott of Bernardaville elected as delegates to the Republican national convention at a Third congressional district meeting in Educational Hall. The group approved resolutions praising McKinley era prosperity and pledging support for his re election.

Oliver E. Brown Spring Lake Frederick P. Olcott Bernardaville Congress Educational Hall Wednonday Andrew Church George Middlesex County J. B. Clover William §. Gilbuly Somerset County Mr. Brown Samuel W. Kirktide Charles Arthur Reed Plainfield Mr. Olcott Somerset Kirkbride Messia Church and Tice Reed William MecKlnley United States Benjamin F. Howell Republian Insular William McKinley Brown McKinley Tice Middlesex C. H. Brown Monmouth’ County House of Assembly First National Bank of Asbury Park F. P. Olcott Central Trust Company of New York New Jersey William Joyce Sewell Foster M. Voorhees Barker Gummere Franklin Murphy John M. Moore William Bradley William 8. Hancock Samuel W. Belden Oliver H. Brown Nathan H. Hart George W. Buckler Sheffield Phelps William Barbour Robert N. Hawksworth Leslie D. Ward Finvel McGee Edward M. Watson Charles J. Fisk George W. Decamp

Neptune Township Committee Debates G A R Memorial Funds

The Neptune Township Committee weighs $150 allocation between Grand Army posts for Memorial Day. Colored post seeks $76 or at least $100, arguing age and deaths limit their needs. White post wants broader support. no decision reached, date to be set. Other ordinances pass final reading on sidewalks bikes dogs trees licenses and medicine showmen fees.

Neptne Grand Army Neptune Township Colored Post Ocean White Post

Charter Fire Threatens Masonic Charter in Appleby Hall

Mrs Jobo Britton found smoke in the Junior American Mechanics hall on the Appleby building third floor. Constable Theodora Hulick and others extinguished a small fire caused by a burning rheostat near two windows, damaging the framed charter of Corinthian Commandery Knights of the Golden Eagle. Insurance covered the light damage though few noticed the blaze at the time.

Jobo Britton American Mechanics’ Hall Appleby Theodora Hulick Claude V. Guerin Henry Hagerman Mattlaen Avenue Corinthian Commandery Knights of the Golden Esgte

Lipton's Loving Cup Planned in London Ceremony

Mayor BE. P. Benjamin of Allenhurst calls for England on the steamship Oceanic as part of a five member committee to present a loving cup to Sir Thomas Lipton in London on the Queen's birthday May 24. The token honors Lipton as a sportsman and costs $5.

BE. P. Benjamin Allenhurst England Oceanic Thomas J. Lipton London Benjamin John N. Beach Tom

McCabe pushes odd Bishop resolutions at Chicago conference

At the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Chicago, Chaplain Charles C. McCabe of Fort Worth read a resolution urging Bishop Fitzgerald to retain his post at Ocean Grove camp meeting. The measure, drafted as part of McCabe’s eccentric aims, was not formally voted on and was tabled amid uproar.

Ocean Grove Handley England Methodet Episcopal Church Chicago Charles C. McCabe Fort Worth Tex Fitzgerald Te Ocean, Grove Blabop McCabe Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association McCabe Hurst American University Warren Denver University John Handley M. E Asbury Park Camden Italy Africa Japan China Europe William J. Welch Wyoming Methodist Church

Man Refuses Bond in Bastardy Case

William Russell Horner of West Grove remains in jail at Freehold after a magistrate heard his defiant pledge not to bond to support the child of Helen Wolf. Convicted of bastardy last week, he declined bond and was held in the Park street lockup overnight pending transfer to Freehold for an indefinite term.

William Russell Horner West Grove Freehold Horner Borden Helen Wolf

Steinbachs Anniversary Sale Opens With Uniform Shoe Deals

Steinbach Company marks its annual anniversary sale starting Saturday and lasting a week. New goods arrive in the variety departments and special bargains prevail at both stores. Free soda at the Mammoth and a free concert at Ocean Palace are advertised attractions. A complimentary train will transport patrons from areas south of Asbury Park Saturday afternoon. Read the advertisement for details.

Steinbach Company Mammoth Varlonsa Ocean Palace Polots Asbury Park

Hotel Keepers Meet Without Action on Advertisements

The Hotel Keepers' Association of the North Jersey Coast met on Wednesday night and transacted no business. The session was devoted to discussing advertising plans and the next meeting is set for the following Wednesday evening.

North Jersey Coast

Ocean Grove and Asbury Park rail dispute over Sunday service

A lengthy report details a lease between the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association and the New York and Long Branch Railroad Company. It discusses train stoppages near Ocean Beach Deal Beach and Interlaken, and questions whether service restrictions on Sundays have been violated. The Ocean Grove secretary asserts agreements limit stopping points and defends past practices.

Asbury Park Ocean Grove, Camp Meeting Association Rail|oad Company Ocean Grove Association New York and Long Branch Railroad Company Ocean Beach Ocean Grove Deal Beach Deal Ethan Vasiw Esoriak Antena Avon Qeeita’ Beach Interlaken George W. Evans

West End News Adopts Unique Hotel Promotion Method

Mayor Frank L TenBroeck promotes the West End hotel with a unusual advertising leaflet titled The West End News printed by Anbury Park Printing House. The two page and a half sheet reprints praise from national papers by visitors who extol the boniface and the hotel owner. The rest of the issue highlights Asbury Park through descriptive material.

Frank L. TenBroeck West End Anbury Park Ten Broeck Asbury Park

Grenelle's Cold Comfort Fans Heat Grenelle's Main Street

In Grenelle's Main Street drug store patrons enjoy cooling relief from powerful electric fans. They whirl to create a refreshing breeze for weary customers while the soda fountain offers delicious fruit juice to revitalize travelers.

Grenelle

Griffin and Barrett Declined Liquor Licenses in West Grove

Judge Wilbur A. Heistey refused liquor licenses to James Griffin for a saloon on Coraline Avenue West Grove and Michael Barrett near Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association. Patterson led strong opposition from Neptune township and local property owners. Barrett’s case failed due to a one mile proximity rule to the Ocean Grove site.

James Griffin Michael Barrett Mquor Mcenses Wilbur A. Heistey Samuel A. Patterson Neptune Township Qoconn Grove Griffin Cor Iles Avenue West Grove Barrett Avon Thomas P. Fay Counselor Patterson Helsley Mart Rogers Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association Peter Braun West Park John Hulshert Braun

Westminster and First Presbyterian May Consolidate

Westminster church members meet at Mrs. A Rockafeller’s home to discuss uniting with First Presbyterian. Broad consensus supports final amalgamation with pastors Mingins and Bale willing to resign for a new appointed leader. Sitter’s committee to relay Westminster’s decision to First church.

Westminster First Presbyterian Westminster Church A. Rockafeller Grand Avenue Westminsteriies George J. Mingins Albert G. Bale Pirates First Church David Harvey, Jr J. F. Ackerman Charles A. Young

Wrangling Italians Before Magistrate Croas

In a West Park case over rent money Peter Cordello and Gus Spina argued before Magistrate Cross. A revolver was displayed from a desk drawer to calm the scene, then hidden as tensions rose. The dispute ended with a decision against Cordello, with Samuel A. Patterson and Charles E. Cook representing him.

Cross Peter Cordello Gus Spina West Park Croas Cordello Samuel A. Patterson Charles E. Cook

Directors reelected of the Atlantic Coast Electric Railway

H H Rogers Daniel O Day G B M Harvey George F Kroehl Albert Co Twining Lawrence T Fell A D Chandler John P O'Brien and H W Bowen were reelected directors of the Atlantic Coast Electric Railway Company at a Tuesday afternoon meeting held in the Monmouth building.

H. H. Rogers Daniel O'Day G. B. M. Harvey George F. Kroehl Albert Co. Twining Lawrence T. Fell A.D. Chandler John P. O'Brien H.W. Bowen Atlantic Coast Electric Railway Company Monmouth

City Appropriations and Public Works Set by Common Council

The Common Council approved the annual budget including Streets 500, police 7000, fire 85000, libraries 1100, maintenance 8000, schools 16000, water meters 2000, isolation hospital 600, poor 200, road bonds 1000. Police to add one more officer. Also set surety bonds for city officials and approved paving repairs on Sewall and Munroe avenues with bids from William Ford and others.

Sewall and Munroe William Ford West Park Munroe and Sewall Atenues M. E. Sexton T.W. Hendrickson Allenwood Manasquan Gravel Company Shark River Sewall Avenues Grand Army of the’ Republic Appleby SeGhairian Bla Combs Tee Fire and Water Committees Independence Hook and Ladder Company Charlam Morton Third Avenue Coffin Water Department Fire and Water Committee Cramer Main Street Walla Asbury Avenue Kingsley Street Ocean Avenue George C. Ormerod Council

Daniel L Dodge Dies Suddenly at 69

Daniel L Dodge died suddenly of apoplexy Saturday afternoon at his home 610 Fourth Avenues. He fell unconscious and expired within half an hour despite a physician's attempts to revive him. Coroner Flock was summoned but an inquest deemed unnecessary. He was 69 and leaves a widow.

Daniel L. Dodge Fourth Avenues Flock Dodge

Wesley Doremus Acquitted in Freehold Theft Trial

Wesley Doremus of West Park was acquitted Wednesday in Freehold of stealing $15 from Frank Woolley at a West Park dive. Woolley testified he became drunk and slept, but the jury did not believe his story. The case was documented in the Journal.

Wesley Doremus West Parkwas Freehold Frank Woolley West Park Woolley Doreinus

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