JABBED A HORSE WITH A PITCHFORK
James W. Poland faced magistrate court on a cruelty charge from November 8. Neighbor Asbury White and coal worker George Lewis testified Poland jabbed a horse with a pitchfork, causing bloodshed as the animal tried to flee. Lawyer Charles E. Cook exposed a defect in the complaint. case dismissed with warrant to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Poland
Borden
William H. Smith
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
Mr. Poland
Bradley Beach
Asbury B. White
Poland
White
George Lewis
Charles E. Cook
Komplaint
Wintry blast hits town with cold snap and gale
A West wind swept dust into eyes as a cold front dropped temperatures toward freezing. By 8 PM the thermometer stood at 41 degrees and the wind roared at 72 miles per hour in the afternoon, with Sandy Hook enduring the strongest gusts five to six miles higher than inland areas.
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Sea‘ward
Mercury
Sandy Hook
Ganges
State Board of Canvassers Appointment by Governor Voorhees
Governor Voorhees yesterday named Senators to form the State Board of Canvassers. Appointees include Joseph Cross Union John ston Cornieth Warren H. W. Johnston Camden Asa Francis Monmouth Charles A. Reed Somerset and Christian Bravo Paseste. The board will convene Tuesday the 17th to canvass the vote in the state with the Governor presiding.
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Voorhees
State Board of Canvassers
Joseph Cross
Union
Johnston
Cornieth
Warren
H. W. Johnston
Camden
Asa Francis
Monmouth
Charles A. Reed
Somerset
Christian Bravo
Paseste
Portrait Presented of Former Governor Joel Parker
Governor Voorbers received a handsome portrait of former Governor Joel Parker of Monmouth county. The work was presented to the state by the late governor's children and painted by Charles W. Wright of Trenton. It will be hung in the executive chamber at the State House.
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Voorbers
Joel Parker
Monmouth County
Charles W. Wright
Trenton
State House
Fire at Matthews Grocery Ends Before Fire Department
A small blaze erupted last evening in James H. Matthews grocery on Male Street near Corlles avanug. An alarm from box 43 went out but firefighters arrived too late as the fire was extinguished by store staff. Damage was limited.
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James H. Matthews
Male Street
Corlles
Avanug
Coming Marriage of Miss Rose to Mr Pollen
Miss Georgia A. Rose daughter of Mrs Sarah M. Rose will wed Charles H. H. Pollen at the home of William H. Lane 205 Eleventh Avenue Bradley Park on Thursday evening November 20.
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Georgia A. Rose
Sarah M. Rose
Charles H. H. Pollen
William H. Lane
Eleventh Avenue
Bradley Park
Asbury Park Lots for Sale Offer Broad Street Access
Asbury Park property listing advertises waterfront style plots one hundred feet wide with sewer and water mains. Prices start at $1,000 with no-money-down option and a building loan for purchasers. Inquiries at Park Hall with Dr. George B. Herbert, Central Surgeon, AP&O bank. office hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Perspektive garbled text included.
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Asbury
Park Lote
Park Hall
Adj
George B. Herbert
A.P
Odd Fellows Meet to Decide Home Takeover in New Jersey
In Monmouth county Odd Fellows push for Grand Lodge to assume full charge of the home at the upcoming Trenton session on November 21. Monmouth lodges debate past defeat and favor centralized control, while Asbury Park hosts the canton branch and Long Branch members join Canton Atlantic. District meetings, including Farmingdale and South Amboy, drive local participation as Grand Chief Hope directs the Golden Eagle events with A L Clark guiding records.
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Odd Fellows
Monmouth County
Grand ‘Lodge
Trenton
St Lesne
Grand Lodge
Monmouth
Asbury Park
Canton
Long Branch
Canton Atlantic
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Farmingdale
Windsor Castle
Corinthian Castle
A. L. Clark
South Amboy
Blaze at Huylers Hall Belmar Destroyed In Fire
Fire at Huyler's Hall on Belmar avenue and F Street destroyed the interior leaving a shell on the top floor lodge room and spoiled paraphernalia of several societies. Firemen fought flames with multiple water streams as wind whipped the blaze. incendiary origin believed due to a start under the stairway.
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Huyler
Tenth Avene
F Street
Belmar
Fre
Late County Crops Bring Early Raspberry Bounty
In Monmouth County, Mrs. Julia Hart of Farmingdale found a raspberry bush bearing all stages of fruit from blossoms to nearly ripe berries. Grandin VanNote also picked enough raspberries for a family meal. Farmers note such early ripening is unusual and may harm next year’s crop.
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Monmouth County
Julia Hart
Farmingdale
Grandin VanNote
Two More Congress Seats Stemming From Census
Under reappointment following the latest U S census New Jersey is set to gain at least two representatives and possibly three Newark is expected to be carved into a district while Essex county may gain two districts with a small adjoining area included the changes reflecting the impending reapportionment.
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United States
New Jersey
Newark
Essex County
Neptune Republicans Call to Remove Two Support Poles
In a urgent township notice the Neptune Republican group warns that two political poles behind their prosperity banner are failing. One is in danger of collapsing and must be removed promptly to prevent harm to anyone nearby.
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Neptune Township
New Parker Grocery Is Planned For Main Street
The J. J. Parker Company plans a three story grocery store on Main Street. Newlin Contracting will raze the old building next weekend and start construction immediately after the contract is awarded.
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J. J. Parker _ Company
Newlin
Main Street
Joonnax Local News Roundup Stirs Town Reading
The Joonnax delivers local coverage sparking community discussion. Readers digest brief items on residents, businesses, and upcoming events in a concise newspaper style.
Bradley Beach License Suit Brings Delinquents to Court
Magistrate Dodd heard license cases as the Mayor and Council of Bradley Beach pursued enforcement. James A Wyckoff faced charges of soliciting and delivering goods. his lawyer argued a municipal ordinance misinterpretation. David Gant the butcher was found in violation. John Thomson’s case was postponed due to his absence.
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Dodd
Bradley Beach
J. Otto Rhome
James A. Wyckoff
Wyckoff
Charles E. Cook
David Gant
Marshal Flood
Gant
John Thomson
Stormy Jersey coast wrecks and rescues near Avalon
A northwest gale drove a mystery schooner ashore near Avalon with damaged rigging while the sloop Victor went ashore inside Bandy Hook. The scow Grover Cleveland foundered near Spermacet Cove and a houseboat lived-in by Warren Conklin was driven onto the beach, requiring rescue. Strong seas rocked Sandy Hook and a tug let go a towed schooner.
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New Jersey
Avalon
Victor
Bandy Hook
Grover Cleveland
Spermacet Cove
Warren Conklin
Conklin
Yawl
Contracts Awarded For Coastal Town Homes And Post Office
Munroe V. Paule wins the post office building contract in Long Branch for 16000 dollars. Edgar Zellan to erect the Herman cottage in West End at about 9000 dollars. Moore & Co. to construct the Schiffer cottage at Elberon for around 17000 dollars. Edward Millus to build a cottage at Elberon costing 612500 dollars. Edgar Zellian named as contract awardee.
Want Spring Elections Abolished
Hudsan Republicans plan to seek a bill in the Legislature next winter to abolish spring elections. Democrat Robert Davis argues the quarterly ballots are a costly disruption to business and rest, suggesting one spring vote next April before abolition.
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Robert Davis
In Honor of Father Glennon Month’s Mind Service
A month’s mind service for Rev. Father Michael L. Glennon will be held at the Church of the Holy Spirit on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. One hundred priests and the diocesan bishop have been invited, with a large representation expected from parishioners in New York City, Brooklyn, and other cities.
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Michael L. Glennon
Church of the Holy Spirit
New York City
Brooklyn
Poland gets one year in state prison for assault
Bradley Beach resident Halstead Poland received a one year term in state prison after pleading guilty to assaulting Marshal William Flood and James Riddle. Poland claimed he was attacked first.
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Halstead Poland
Bradley Beach
William Flood
James Riddle
Census of 1900 Population Booklet Issued by Rail Line
The census figures for all U S cities with 25000+ population are compiled in a booklet issued by the Passenger Department of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. To obtain a copy send your address with two cent stamps for postage to the General Passenger Agent in Chicago Illinois.
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United States
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Chi
Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Chicago
Patent boosts explosive gas engines in autos
Matawan leaders report T. M. Andeell receives a patent for Improvements In explosive gas engines especially valuable when attached to automobiles. Frank Gano of Oceanic Engine Co. is named for second assistant chief at the forthcoming election. A shell explosion injures Mrs. Ancle Stankel in Smithburg but wounds are not dangerous. Freeholders plan Sea Bright bridge bids. mustering-in ordered for Montclair company.
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T.M. Andeell
Matawan
George, W. Wade
Sait
Virginia
Augustus Heuser
Jacob Doll
Executrix
Philiapina Doll
Heuser
Frank Gano
Oceanic Engine Company
Long Branch
Ancle Stankel
Smithburg
Sdmiealon
Tretton
Board of Chosen Freeholders
Freehold
Seabright Bridge
E. R.‘Barkalow
Voorhees
Montclair
Divorce for Queenie Vassar Actress Wins Absolute Divorce
Queenie Vassar now Cecilia Lynch, an actress and former city resident, obtained an absolute divorce from William Lynch on continued desertion. Chancellor Mayle signed the decree. Lynch offered no defense. Vassar, 22, was widowed before marrying Lynch. her first husband was Harry Kernell, the comedian who died in an insane asylum, leaving 1018 Bangs avenue in their possession.
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Queenie Vassar
Ife
Suspicious Persons Reported Near West Grove
Frank Dodd and a woman were stopped by a burly man who asked the time. After Dodd answered, the stranger whistled thrice and two men trailed them for some distance before vanishing near an electric light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dodd
West Grove
Mr. Dodd
Mr Dodd
Ocean Grove People in Florida
A group from Ocean Grove left Wednesday morning for Florida. Travelers include Mr and Mrs Joseph White and Mr and Mrs Philip White of Spray View heading to Port Orange. Also Mr and Mrs William Orr with Miss Jane Orr and Miss Apaole Orr from United States Hotel bound for Mt Dora. Miesen M A and L G Bull of Aurora and the Misses Frank and Adams of Surf Avenue House will spend the winter at Duneden.
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Grove
Florida
Joseph White
Philip White
Spray View
Port Orange
William Orr
Jane Orr
Apaole Orr
United States Hotel
Mt. ‘Dora
Miesen
Hallowe'en prank targets widow near Glenwood Cemetery
Mrs. Virginia Cook of West Long Branch reported a Halloween prank after a headstone was moved from her mother's grave at Glenwood Cemetery to her front door. The National Board of Fire Underwriters offered a $500 reward via Fire Marshal J. M. Emanuel of Long Branch for the arrest of incendiaries who set fire to the Victoria Cottage.
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Virginia Cook
Glenwood Cemetery
West Long Branch
Hallowe’en
Mra. Cook
National Board of Fire Underwriters
J. M. Emanuel
Long’ Bratch
Pattons
Victoria Cottage
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