03 Apr 1913
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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1913
Page
1
Improvement Association of Central Monmouth County elected officers last night at Holm del meeting. Lewis S. Thompson was elected vice president. The new organization will consider erection of trolley roads and take up lighting highways.
The Improvement Association of Central Monmouth County formed at Holmdel Baptist Church to promote trolley traffic between Red Bank Freehold Keyport and Lakewood. Rev W P Chase was elected president with W C Ely and Lewis Thompson as vice presidents, a 15 member board named, and by laws to be drafted.
Henry Burney and Harvey Gross, both 17, from Asbury Park, pleaded guilty before Judge Foster to several robberies and were sentenced to Rahway reformatory. William Bell, 20, confessed to four robberies and was released to probation. Other local cases saw Square DeRegatis fined for illegal liquor sale, Powell Banks held for trial, W. J. Wright remanded, and Orville White convicted for poultry theft. Reach's Bate Ball Goods ad promotes the line.
U. S. Grant, engineer now leading an irregular life, fell from a 25 foot ladder to the boiler room floor at the ice plant on Second avenue. Found unconscious, he was rushed to Monmouth Memorial Hospital after initial suspicion of intoxication. Doctors reported a fractured ankle and a sprained knee, with alcohol likely involved.
The old Parker homestead on Harrison Avenue Red Bank has been sold by Anna Frazee to James McQueen of Hoboken for about 4000 dollars. McQueen takes possession immediately and will install electric lights and hot water heat. Rentals listed include Ex Mayor Pittinger’s house to George E Drucquer professor Harold A LaRos and Mrs Joel B McQueen’s house to the Tex Oil Co manager.
Trenton April 3 Gov Fielder signed Assemblyman Kirkpatrick s hatpin safety bill prohibiting unguarded hatpins in any public place It adds to the disorderly persons act and imposes a 5 to 20 dollar fine per offense with half to the complainant The law takes effect immediately
Florence Meredith hostess from Swarthmore entertained three college friends with a Friday night party featuring dancing and games. Saturday afternoon a five hundred party followed as the group enjoyed their Long Branch visit before returning home.
Theresa Foy, sister of Eliza Dunn of Brighton Avenue, inherits $60 from the estate of Eliza Dunn valued at about $40,763.38. The March 22 1911 will leaves to the sister and to two nephews and a niece $50 each, while two brothers get $2000 each and other friends receive $1000 and $200. Nine charitable societies receive the remainder. funeral expenses and debts total $2123.87. The estate consists of cash, bonds, stocks and mortgages.
Three suspicious men loitered near the town rail yard before a blast. Thieves used nitroglycerine to open a safe at the toolhouse, then fled the scene leaving behind crowbars. Authorities seek clues to identify the trio and recover stolen items.
A bold robbery at Walter H. Waiting's post office and general store in Port Monmouth used nitro to blast the outer door but failed to crack the inner vault. Stamps valued at 15 dollars were found discarded under the front stoop. Eyewitness William Dennis reported two men with flashlights before the alarm was raised. explosions were heard by nearby residents. The incident ends with church notices and a reminder of tonight’s Presbyterian service.
Long Branch Lodge No. 742 B P O Elks installed new officers led by Exalted Ruler Charles Rosencrans with Dist Deputy Fay officiating. The event featured grand officers, a beefsteak feast, toasts, and informal speeches as members celebrated the new administration and pledged cooperation.
Rev. and Mrs. Orville S. Duffield and three Duffield twins Joseph and Elizabeth receive a warm Sea Bright M. E. Church welcome. The event included two hours of greetings, three presentations, musical selections, and a social with refreshments.
A fierce blaze on Monmouth street Red Bank yesterday afternoon left three volunteer firemen hurt and caused near nine thousand dollars in damage plus insured losses. Fire teams battled poor water pressure and wind as a Schwarts furniture store burned completely.
George W. Bowman a lifelong farmer died at his Parker Avenue home in West Long Branch New Jersey after his third stroke five weeks earlier. Funeral services were set for Saturday at two o clock at the Bowman homestead with Rev. C B Fisher officiating. He was aged 82 and survived by his wife Mary Bennett Bowman a son Samuel L Bowman a daughter Mrs Charles J Bridge a sister Mrs Elster Margaret Schenck nine grandchildren and other relatives. Burial will be in West Long Branch with John G Saxton funeral director.
More than a hundred women from Rebury Park Long Branch Atlantic Wirebands Preelioht Matawan Mid-Hietown Redbank KRespart New Vermouth Polat Peasant attended the 240 abril convention of the Woman's American Bagiles Heettw slot Society of the Monmouth Association at the Rol Yankiet Caprist Church. Officers for the ensuing year were elected: President Mrs Horace Lood of Middletown Vice president Mrs TJ Berrian Wo bong Hraiel Secretary Mrs Vadin Curtis of Keyport Treasurer Miss Margaret Mor ford of Middletown. Mrs Gouodelutch presided. programs followed. Speakers included Mrs A W Baler of Orange and Miss Davie of Atlant Ca. Miss Chas 1h Parsona of Red Bank paid tribute to Miss Carrie McLean, who died recently. the association decided to meet at New Monmouth next year. Treasurers report showed 654.90 total receipts from the past war. Music by Miss Christine Hook Miss Estelle Josnwell and Miss Cecil Weaver.
A long friendship rekindled yesterday in Eatontown when Miss Van Scheick and Mrs. Allison, traveling from Albany and Scranton respectively, reunited after years apart. They were notified by a mutual friend and met during a brief visit, recalling college days and girlhood life.
State executive opposes the compromise measure saying it isn’t fair and hints at a special session. Governor Davis asserts the Senate will stand pat after reviewing the bill thoroughly.
In Trenton on April 3 Governor Fielder denounced the McDermott jury reform bill as rushed by Republicans and warned he would veto it if sent to him after a Senate passage. He called for a referendum to decide the issue. Senate Republicans said they will back the Read bill creating jury reform commissions while Democrats favor the Davis plan. A special legislative session is anticipated around May 1 to resolve the deadlock.
Red Bank Lodge No 23 hosted a minstrel show group at Broad Street with a complimentary supper. About 100 pounds of porterhouse steak fed all attendees, songs and performances by Red Bank Cross Band and show choruses, speeches by committee members, and a midnight wrap up. Funeral notice for George W Bowman given for West Long Branch.
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