Bumper Crops for Monmouth Farmers Highlight Profits in 1911
Farmers across Monmouth County report a prosperous year with bumper yields in asparagus strawberries raspberries and blackberries. Early vegetables like turnips lettuce and cabbage yielded well while tomato and sugar corn prices stood at about 1.00 per crate and 1.76 per hundred. Noted truck farmers from Matawan Hazlet Keansburg Port Monmouth and Middletown report sharp income gains as fields are rotated to millets clover and timothy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Monmouth
Bay Shore
C. C. Hussart
Lollis Stember
Matawan
John L. T. Webster
Aaron Morris
T. Jefferson Ackerman
Hazlet
Joseph P. Sproul
Leonard D. Roberts
John H. Willey
Wm. van Mater
Joseph van Mater
Keyport
William B. Robinson
Brown
Isaiah H. Thorne
Keansburg
Coe Brothers
Charles A. Smith
Slmer J. Willett
Henry C. Roberts
William R. Taylor
Port Monmouth
William Morford
Fred Pendermann
James E. Griggs
Charles Wyckoff
New Monmouth
James P. Hopping
John T. Hopping
William H. Bennett
Belford
Daniel D. Hillyer
William T. Wilson
James Taylor
Charles H. Morford
Wesley Mason
Abram Stout
Middletown
Monmouth
Joseph West
Englishtown
Green Mountains
Holmes Vv. M. Dennis
East Freehold
Charles BE. Conover
Wickatunk
Bronson Butler
Garrett D. Longstreet
Eugene Ely
Charles P. Conover
Jonathan I
Loving Cup Presented At Wardell Port-au-Peck Clambake
Richard W. Herbert, foreman of the May grand jury, received a silver loving cup at a Wardell's Port-au-Peck Hotel clambake. George L. Crum presented it. After dinner toasts followed by O. H. Brown, James A. Reynolds, C. Asa Francis, C. E. Hetrick, T. Frank Appleby, Joseph McDermott, and Thomas P. Fay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard W. Herbert
Wardell
Port-au-Peck
George L. Crum
O. H. Brown
Spring Lake
James A. Reynolds
Red Bank
C. Asa Francis
Long Branch
C. E. Hetrick
T. Frank Appleby
Asbury Park
Joseph McDermott
Freehold
Thomas P. Fay
King's Highway Oiled by Standard Oil Company
The King's Highway through Middle town village, established by royal edict in 1719, has received a fresh oiling by the Standard Oil Company. The coating reduces dust and improves travel on what is described as a county road linking New York to New Jersey coast resorts. James Malgerey serves as road supervisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Village
Standard Oil Company
New York
Jersey Coast
James Malgerey
Rumson Fire Co Fair Sets September Events
Rumson fire company plans a fair at the firehouse during September with gala contests and athletic events. The Ways and Means Committee runs the affair led by Leweis Neuhauser chairman, William H. Hintelmann secretary, and George Hale treasurer. Covert and Bell of New Haven painters win a painting contract for the tuberculosis preventorium at Farmingdale with costs over $5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rumson Fire Company
Ways and Means
Leweis Neuhauser
Wiliam H. Hintelmann
George Hale
Covert & Bell
Pair Haven
Farmingdale
Orphans Head Returns. Mrs Rolle resumes management
Mrs Rolle resumes management of the Aged and Orphans Home at Long Branch. Several contributions have been received recently. Services will be held at the home every Friday night and the public is invited. Baseball featuring the Chicago National League team with Chence Brers Tinker Brown and full line-up at Hollywood Horse Show Grounds on Sunday August 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chence
Brers
Tinker
Brown
Hollywood Horse Show Grounds
Chante
Evers
Tinker, Brown
Full Ineup
2000 Witness Doll Carnival Coronation in Long Branch Parade
The second annual doll carnival crowned four year old Jeannette Finnards queen before about 2000 spectators at Washington Park. The event featured flower girls and pages, a ceremonial band, and a sky lit by warnings of a brewing storm that held off until after the program. Royal party included queen Jeannette Finnards and attendants. The crowd filled the park as the Long Branch audience watched the coronation with cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannette Finn
Joseph Finn
Washington Park
Washington Park Association
Thelbert Edwards
B. Parker
Long Branch
Jeannette Finnards
Mary White
Katherine Freess
Elsie May Heyer
Adna McLain
Margaret Francis Shutts
Edwina Taber
John T. Britton, Jr
Charles Poole
James Burner
Warren H. Matel
Walter Bennett
Amos Barty, Jr
New Assessment in Neptune Township Reevaluates Property Values
Neptune Township to reassess all property after discovery of sizable tax-escaping assets. The North End Hotel was valued at 85 000 though officials estimate 150 000 plus the adjacent pavilion at 40 000. Discrepancies in assessments include founders Bradleys lands and the Shark River poor farm, now sold for 75 000 from a 19 000 assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neptune Township
New North End
Ocean Grove
T. Nelson Lillagore
E. N. Cole
John E. Andrus
Lillagore
Campmeeting Association Was A Debatable Question, Mr. Lillagore
A. EB. Ballard
Ballard
James A. Bradley
Western Realty Company
Asbury Park Terrace
Jamesbury Ice Company
Harry Wardell
J. W. Johnston
Eatontown
William O'Brien
Shark River
Harris couple returns from Europe voyage to New York
Mr and Mrs Charles Harris arrived this morning after a three month European tour. Mrs Charles Corn mother of Mrs Harris was at Hoboken dock when the steamer docked. Judge Corn plans to visit the Harris home in New York tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Harris
Europe
Charles Corn
Harris
Hoboken
Judge Corn
New York
Tragedy Near Matawan Train Tracks Details Unknown
A man found dying beside the Morgan station tracks near Matawan was pronounced dead shortly after. Identified only by the number 71 matching William Kelly of a Morgan tomato factory, the 22 year old had recently worked at the factory and previously at Van Brunt’s livery. Coroner Sickles issued a burial permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Station
Matawan
William Kelly
Morgan
Kelly
van Brunt's
Blackwell's Island
Sickles
West End man held on abuse charges after confession
Ralph Day, of West End Avenue, is charged with abusing his adopted thirteen year old daughter. The girl named threats by the defendant and described revolting mistreatment. Detectives arrested Day after the girl reported fear to Chief Layton. Day is held for grand jury after requesting counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Day
West End Avenue
Carl
Chief Layton
Society For the Improvement of
Layton
Walling
Belle
Obituary: Richard Willbanks Dies at 67 in Oceanport
Richard Willbanks of Pemberton Avenue Oceanport died at his home yesterday morning from paralysis at age 67. He left a widow and one daughter Mrs. Mary Morris. Funeral at 10 AM Monday at St. Dorothea's Eatontown with Rev. Father A B Quinlan officiating. Interment Mount Carmel Cemetery West Long Branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Willbanks
Pemberton Avenue
Oceanport
Mary Morris
St. Dorothea’s Church
Eatontown
Quinlan
Mount Carmel Cemetery
West Long Branch
Graff
Celeste Graff
Buttonwood Avenue
Long Island
William H. Morris, Jr
Pine Lawn Cemetery
Weather Bureau forecast for New Jersey showers and cooler night
The U S Weather Bureau predicts showers this afternoon and tonight across New Jersey with cooler temperatures tonight in southern areas. Sunday will bring fall weather with light to moderate variable winds and a 67 degree at 8 am reading, humidity near 99 percent at 10 am, and rainfall totals noted in the past day including Atlantic City and Texas stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 8 Weather Bureau
New Jersey
North Broadway
Long Branch
Galveston
Texas
Taylor
Palestine
Atlantic City
Van Cleaf to Preach Tomorrow at Simpson Church
Harry Van Cleaf will fill the pulpit at Simpson Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church tomorrow morning. There will be no evening service. The choir will be assisted by a male quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry van Cleaf
Simpson Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
Grandstand Collapse Injures 300 at Auto Contests
A grandstand collapse during auto contests injures about 300 spectators as crowds gathered to watch the event. Emergency crews and safety officials responded, with investigators examining the structure for causes and accountability.
Licenseless Driver Held For Grand Jury In Collision Case
Paul A. Steckel of New York and Charles C. Littlefield of Newark faced a collision at Norwood and Cedar avenues. Steckel, driving without a license and accused of displaying a fictitious number, was held to await the grand jury with bail set at $100. Littlefield’s adjourned case had no charges of reckless driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul A. Steckel
New York
Charles C. Littlefield
Newark
Norwood and
Cedar Avenues
City Hall
Mec Garvey
Recorder's Court
Littlefield
Stockel
Henry Schoenlein
Shedd
City Recorder Arrowsmith
Mr. Littlefield
Mr. Stockel
Bruno Improves Wirters Saloon in Eatontown
James Bruno has taken over the Wirters saloon in Eatontown and made numerous improvements, transforming the formerly objectionable place into an inviting establishment. He is Basil B. Bruno’s father, the noted prescription clerk. Ex-Councilman and Mrs. John J. Tetley returned to Red Bank after attending the G A R National Convention in Rochester New York, canceling a planned Buffalo auto trip due to Mr Tetley’s ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bruno
Wirters
Eatontown
Mr. Bruno
Basil B. Bruno
Exi
John J. Tetley
Wallace Street
Red Bank
Rochester
N. Y
Children Enjoy Camp Woolfe and Camp Carnell
Nearly 100 children are being entertained at Camp Woolfe the fresh air camp on the bayshore at Port Monmouth. Several East Side families are occupying tents there. About 40 German children are at Camp Carnell at Watermelon Point near Belford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Woolfe
Bayshore
Port Monmouth
Camp Carnell
Watermelon Point
Belford
Goldsmith Wins Green's Cup At Hollywood Golf Club
Won Green's Cup at Hollywood Golf Club yesterday as Mrs J B Goldsmith defeated Mrs C L Greenhall one up to claim the Green's Committee Cup in a tight match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Goldsmith
C. L. Greenhall
Hollywood Golf Club
Baseball lineup headlines at Hollywood Horse Show
Chante, Evers, Tinker, Brown head a full lineup spotlighting a baseball themed event at Hollywood Horse Show. Top players expected to attend as organizers market an unusual cross sport showcase.
Rent Bennett's Hall by Middletown Dems in 1918
The Democratic Executive Committee of Middletown township rents Bennett's Hall at Belford until January 1 1918. The Atlantic Highlands Gas Company is instructed to install gas lights in the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic
Middletown Township
Bennett's Hall
Belford
Unt
Atlantic Highlands Gas Company
Will Have No Kirmess In Middletown This Year
The King’s daughters of Middletown announce no kirmess this year and instead will host an oyster supper in the fall. This is the second time in twenty years the event is skipped. Also listed is a baseball note about Chance Evers Tinker Brown and full lines at Hollywood Horse Show Grounds on Sunday August 27, 1890 or 1990s context unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Grand Stand Collapse Buries 500 at Elgin Auto Races
At Elgin's National Trophy Auto races a section of the new grand stand collapsed burying about five hundred spectators. The event was halted as guards and soldiers restrained the crowd. One woman was seriously injured and hundreds suffered cuts and bruises requiring ambulances and medical crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Illinois
Blegin
Mrs. Violetta Wolcott Dies After Year Long Illness
Mrs. Violetta Wolcott of 664 Buttonwood Avenue Long Branch dies after a year of illness in her 55th year. Funeral services set for Tuesday at home and St Luke's Church with Rev J G Lovell presiding. Burial at Green Lawn Cemetery. Survived by husband George Wolcott four children two grandchildren two sisters and five brothers. She had been a St Luke's member for twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buttonwood Avenue
Violetta Wolcott
George Wolcott
Long Branch
St. Luke's Church
May Wolcott
Chester
Floyd Wolcott
Arthur G. Wolcott
Fast yacht launched with owner in Branchport
W. H. Hallman of Port au Peck owns a $1,000 mahogany yacht launched Thursday at Branchport boat house. Built by Wm. H. Lewis, the 26 foot craft seats eight, uses a 12 h.p. Morse motor, and completed a five minute mile on trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Hallman
Port Au Peck
Wm. H. Lewis
Branchport
Mercer
South
Maxwell Camp Meeting Concludes With All Day Rally
The Maxwell Camp meeting closes tomorrow with an all day rally led by Rev EB A Parroll pastor of the Zion Baptist Church Eatontown. Advertise in the Daily Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell
EB. A. Parroll
Zion Baptisl Church
Eatontown
Spalding Gives Notable Ocean Grove Concert
Albert Spalding the American violinist from Monmouth Beach appeared before more than 8,000 at Ocean Grove auditorium delivering a varied program. His performance showcased his mature artistry with pieces by Tartini Beethoven Wieniawski and a virtuosic encore. Mme Charlotte Maconda soprano joined for selections and Andre Benoit with Clarence Reynolds accompanied. Spalding received a loud ovation as he left by motorcade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dh Audence
Ocean Grove
Albert Spalding
Monmouth Beach
Spalting
Europe
America
Saint-Saens
Tartini
Beethoven
Spalding
Moscow
Wieniawski
Andre Benoit
Clarence Reynolds
Monmouth Club Outing Promises Sports and Clambake
The Monmouth Club fourth annual outing will be September 10 with motor launches to Spermaceti Cove. Athletic events and a baseball game lead to a clambake. Committee members are William Rutherford Harry Clayton and Howard Cole. Tickets cost 2 dollars from club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth Club
Red Bank
Mottor Lauitotes
Spermaceti Gove
William’ G Rutherford
Harry Clayton
Howard Cofe
Elub
The Cinderella Girl to Open Fire Department Benefit Play
Firemens benefit at De Lyceum Red Bank on Friday September 8 presents The Cinderella Girl. Cast features V. Bowers and Annie Hand with Rev. A. W. Hand of Keyport Baptist Church, while Mia Hand and children vacation at Cape May Court House. Rev Ottarine B. Hendricks from Cranford to supply pulpit tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Lyceum
Red Bank
Sentat
Enethe Company
No. 2
Erlék V. Bowers
A. W. Hand
Keyport Baptist Church
Mia
Hand
Cape May Court House
The
Baptist Church
Ottarine B. Hendricks
Cranford
Heyport
Mt Olivet and Presbyterian Church Services Noted
Rev Edward Redd leads Mt Olivet Baptist Church services tomorrow morning at ten. Presbyterian Church holds morning and evening services, with a benefit at the meeting titled The Optimism of the Gospel. The Sunday details include a 10 o'clock detlout and a Fresh Air Camp at Middletown with the George McCarthy farm leased for the camp by a New York charity. Moving pictures at Ocean Park every night at the new theatre opposite the bamdatand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Redd
Mount Olivet Baptie Church
Presbyterian Church
Middletown
George McCarthy
Oak Hill Top
New York
Moving Pictures
Ocean Park
New Theatre
Also Mentioned on This Page
Monmouth Farmers
Port-au-Peck Hotel
Oils King's Highway
Rumson Fire Co.'s Fair
Charles H. C. Clark
Doll Carnival Association
Samuel Wardell
Rynear Housel
C. A. Clark
Langan
George HB. Langan
Robert J. Collier
Mott
Sexton Bros. Undertakers
Broadway
Tel
Helo
Weather Bureau Forecast
Mr. van Cleaf
Bruno
Chance
Full Lines
Hallman
Aaron Sutphen
Shrewsbury
Harry C. Stebel
United States Civil Service Commission
Atlantic Highlands
the Daily Record
Spaulding
Monmouth Bédot
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
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