Death of Harmon Edwards Shocks Local Community
Harmon W. Edwards of 29 Oakwood Avenue died suddenly at his home shortly after 10 last night after reporting heart pains. A painter by trade, he had worked yesterday for Isaac B. White of Oakhurst and spent time with Frederick R. Bennett before collapsing. Born in Eatontown, he was the son of the late Squire John C. Edwards. survived by his sister Mrs. Emma White of Connecticut. Funeral arrangements by Wm. H. Morris Jr. set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. with interment at West Long Branch cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon W. Edwards
Oakwood Avenue
Isaac B. White
Oakhurst
Frederick R. Bennett
Bennetts
James Chasey
Edwards
Eatontown
John C. Edwards
Emma White
Connecticut
Wm. H. Morris, Jr
William H. Morris
West Long Branch Cemetery
Red Bank Pastor Builds Church Lot and Growth Plans
Rev J J Adams of A M E Zion Church in Red Bank has purchased a lot at Shrewsbury avenue and Beach street and raised about 1200 for running costs while expanding the congregation from 60 to 80. A new church building is planned for next year costing 8000 to 10000 with tile or brick construction and seating for 500. A parsonage is being purchased next door. Adams will attend the Paterson annual conference on April 30.
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Red Bank
J. J. Adams
Central Avenue
Sted Bank
A. M. E. Zion
Paterson
Goodwin Street
Mr. Adams
Shrewsbury Avenue
Beach Street
Adams
J. C
G. A. Delatush
Ocean Park Lease Bids Open For 1913 Revival
City commissioners heard three five year lease offers to resurrect Ocean Park as an amusement center with band concerts. Albert M Younger of New York proposed high payments starting at 3000 for year one, rising with pier operation and 5 percent gross receipts, plus renewal option at 6000 annually. American Amusement Agency offered 2000, 3000, 3500 then 4000 per year with renewal. A D V Story of Madison Square Garden proposed a five year lease with renewal and installation plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean Park
Ocean Front
Albert, M. Younger
Broadway
New York
Younger
Club
Wilson Villa
Giants Capture Today's First Game In New York at Boston
New York won 7 to 2 over Boston. Batteries for New York Ames Meyers and Wilson. Boston pitchers James and DeVogt. Scoring by inning shows New York with runs in the first, second, fifth, seventh and ninth. Boston in the sixth and seventh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Ames
Meyers
Wilson
James
DeVogt
Boson
Annual Session Reports Growth and New Officers at Shrewsbury Church
The Presbyterian Church of Shrewsbury held its annual meeting with Rev. Dwight L. Parsons presiding. Minutes from 1912 were approved and church finances described as excellent including full reports from Sunday schools, Young People's Missionary Society, and Ladies Help ing Hand. New trustees Clarence Haviland Robert Vanderveer and Benjamin VanKeuren were elected for three years, Elder Harry W Linson re-elected, and the session closed with prayer and a social recital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Shrewsbury
Dwight L. Parsons
John T. Lovett
Little Silver
William el. Morris
Eatontown
Sevetely
Ella King
Sara Armstrong
Ella Vanderveer
Bessie Morford
Ocean Avenue Washout Repairs Begin Near Galilee
Work crews move to reopen Ocean Avenue at Galilee after a washout of over 150 feet. Gas pipes partly removed, two temporary lines laid. water main being removed west of the avenue. bulkhead to be pumped in this afternoon. Repairs rushed with amateur photographers documenting the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean Avenue
Galilee
Tintern Manor Water Company
Consolidated Gas Company
George Woolley
Lakewood Tish
Pope Steadily Improving Officials Say Expected Convalescence Soon
Papal physicians report the pontiff continuing to improve and expected to be convalescent soon. If the trend holds for two more days, danger will be practically past.
Change Almost Miracle Pope's Condition Improves
Rome April 19 Pope Pius shows steady improvement with three fever free days and cautious convalescence. Papal doctors issue daily bulletins noting tranquil nights and better nourishment while warning his weakness remains and fears persist among faithful.
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Rome
Pope Pius
Holy Father
Marchiafava
Amica
Merry del Val
Broadway and Third Avenue Walks urged by city
Property owners along Broadway and Third Avenue pledge new concrete sidewalks after a public meeting led by the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Newcomb backs ten-foot sidewalks on Broadway and at least eight on Third Avenue. ordinances and negotiations move forward with city solicitor Stevens and local owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Third Avenue
Chamber of Commerce
Newcomb
Stevens
Jones
Ovate Baptists Here Next Week
The Afro American Baptist Sunday School Convention meets at Second Baptist Church in this city Thursday with three sessions at 10 30, 2 40, and 7 00. Program lists Keyes Banks Young and others, with papers, recitations, readings, and sermons. Also notes St James Athletic Teams and Usher Union meeting at Simpson Memorial church.
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S. 8
F. KE. Laws
Rev
A. Smallwood
W. Reid
Garnet Henderson
Newark
A. G. Young
W. H. Jackson
Sea Bright
J. W. Hamlin
Red Bank
Convention
L. R. Moore
Orange
Grace Madison
East Orange
H. H. Mitchell
Lizzie Gordony
Westfield
Clara Barlow
Mt. Olive
May King
Calvary
Dayton Gun Club tops Freehold in fourth clash
Dayton Gun Club defeated Freehold in a return match as Dayton shooters posted high scores in a 450 target event. Vanderveer led Dayton with 57, Buck 38, Carr 30, others followed. Freehold’s top scorer was Hartman with 96. Cup winners totaled 178, 177, and 158 across 19 shooters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton Gun Club
Freehold
Dayton
Lepin
Vanderveer
Dr. J. Carroll
Davison
H. Parent
Freehold Gon Club
George W. Buck
William C. Danger
R. Hartman
Walter ‘Sherwood
Horatio Applegate
Oscar Luyster
A. Carr
Frank ‘Muldoon
G. W. Buck
L Vanderveer
Adam Carr
Local Ad Highlights 19 Cent Assorted Chocolates
Today only Hicks offers assorted chocolates at 19 cents per pound. The notice mentions an up-week and lists garden tools with a full line from Ford Lacour Cranmer & Co Chelsea Ave. Advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gifford, Lacowr, Cranmer & Co
Chelsey Ave
Gifford, Lacour, Cranmer & Co
Chelsea Ave
Sean
Hicks
Chelse
Ave
Chel la Ave
Eatontown Man Escapes In Second Crossing Accident
Corblin of Eatontown narrowly avoided death when his wagon was struck by a freight train at Manee Crogging opposite Elkwood Park. His horse was killed and the wagon wrecked, marking a second such incident after a similar crash three years ago near Fresh Pond Road. He saved himself by pulling the horse back as the train neared, losing milk for his customers in the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corblin
Eatontown
Monmouth Beach
Elkwood Park
Fresh Pond Road
North Long Branch
Hatontown
Wind puts out fog of suffragette bomb in Plymouth
A suffragette bomb with a lit fuse was found in the front gate of Sheaton Tower in Plymouth. The metal cylinder bore the warning Death in Ten Minutes and Votes for Women. the fuse had already burned out by sea wind when a officer arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Eng
Sheaton Tower
Long Branch to Build Ocean Front Baseball Grounds and Carnival
Long Branch plans a new ocean front baseball field and carnival grounds on the former United States grounds leased from Catholic University of Washington for three years. The complex includes a 1000 seat grandstand, 200 additional seats, and bleacher space for over 4,000 total capacity. Opening exhibition games precede the league season with the New York Giants and New York Athletic Club appearing, plus Cuban players and local talent. The grounds will host carnival events during carnival week and feature multiple stands for patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch
Ocean Front
United States
Catholic University of Washington
D D. C
New York Athletic Club
New York Giants
Henriques
Jimmy" Walsh
George Johnston
Chattle High
Brown
George
Henriquez
Middletown
Kingston
Newburg
Poughkeepsie
Paterson
Mrs Elizabeth Gillett Visits Vernon Street Relative
Mrs Elizabeth Gillett mother of Miss Grace Gillett a Long Branch school teacher visits her daughter on Vernon Street coming from Fondulac Wisconsin in this city district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Gillett
Elizabeth Gillett
Grace Gillett
Vernon Street
Big City
Fondulac
Wis
Services at Presbyterian Church Tomorrow
The usual worship services will be held at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow at 10 45 in the morning and 7 30 in the evening. The pastor will preach at both services and a cordial invitation is extended to all to attend Sabbath worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Olivet Baptist Church
Presbyterian Church
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Stork
Harry Hray
Prof. Stork
Brighton
W. W. Kennedy & Sons
Front St. Red Bank
N. J
Chance
Giants
Oceanport
John N. Sickles
R. O. Cona
William &J
Parker's Moving Pictures
Virginius
Shrewsbury Church
Astern
Grand Rapids Homeeee Co. Inc
New York City
D Qoguss
Reas Club
Reas
First Baptist Church
J. P. Hood
Ovate Baptists
Afro- American Baptist
S. S. Convention
St. James
St. James’ Church
Charles Larson
James Smith
Thomas Deevey
Jack Dangler
Howard Pierce
Dodd Slocum
Ushers’ Union
Simpson Memorial M. BE
Sixth Avenue
W. Elwood Jeffrey
Mr. Jeffrey
Nmrksien
Proight
Hance
John W. Flock
Andy
Flock
Acker, Merrill & Condit
Parks& Tilford
Brikkton
Charles H. van Dyke
Gold Jen's
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