St James Parish holds annual meeting amid stormy attendance
The annual parish meeting at St James Parish Hall reported solid finances with bills paid, a funded building program, and broad election results for warden and vestry terms. Delegates to the Diocese convention were named, and work progresses on the new church at Slocum Place with roof and interior carpentry underway. Roman J Reisner bought the old rectory in Union Avenue and will relocate the rector to Slocum Place by mid January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
Harry B. Sherman
Alfred J. Ripley
Oscar P. Cobb
Claude B. Deaver
William G. Pinson
Leroy L. Patterson
Frank Dalton
Diocese of New Jersey
Atlantic City
T. C. Morford
H. C Morford
Harvey F. Slocum
Edward B. Morris
Harold C. Morford
F Oliver Topping
Herbert 8. Meyers
Slocum Place
Broadway
Roman J. Reisner
Union Avenue
Red Bank Council debates snow law and lighting request
Red Bank Borough Council discussed moving snow off sidewalks within 24 hours amid an exchange over enforcement. W L Dudley criticized Street Superintendent A C Hurley Sr as inefficient, while Councilman Hurley blamed ice. A petition from Waverly Place residents asked for a street light at the end of the dark stretch. The council planned to address lighting funding in January. A church turkey supper and Empire Theatre ads follow on the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Bank
Frank Pittenger
John Oliver
Frank Gray
W. L. Dudley
A. C. Hurley
Hurley
Horace Cook
Dudley
Robert M. Hurley
Waverly
Cook
Red Bank Fights Censorship of Local Theatres
Red Bank officials and citizens at a bi monthly council meeting debated censoring moving pictures and vaudeville acts. The discussion referenced New York and London boards, with Mrs Elizabeth Ritter and Fire Chief Tetley among active participants. The motion to table the ordinance passed, delaying action until the next meeting. Graman infant Alma Marie christened at Trinity Church with Godparents from Red Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Bank
Red Bank Y. M. C.A
Elizabeth Ritter
Charles W. Ritter
Empire Moving Picture Theatre
Beekman
Harrison
Cook
Hurley
New York
London
Boards of Censorship
Ritter
Tetley
Charles H.parkhurst
Edwin H. Burr
America
Graman
Alma Marie
George W. Graman
Newark
The Imperial Hotel Advertisement Night Attraction
The Imperial Hotel advertises Gardner and Brown as entertainers each evening with extra attraction by vocalist Mra Hail. Special dishes include Spaghetti Italian and best of everything. Also a notice seeking women to press night shirts for Steiner and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Imperial Hotel
Gardner & Brown
Mra
Steiner and Son
Mrs. Hull
Ice Yachtsmen Elect New Officers at Long Branch Club
The Long Branch Ice Boat and Yacht Club will hold its annual meeting at the Pleasure Bay boathouse next Thursday night. New officers will be elected and the annual spread will be enjoyed. Captain Charles Blair plans to sail Captain James O Briens boats the coming season, with O Brien having purchased property on Long Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch Ice Boat and Yacht Club
Pleasure Bay
Charles Blair
James O'Brien
O'Brien
Long Island
Frank September Weds in December in Brooklyn
Frank September who runs a shoemaking shop on Sairs avenue was married in Brooklyn Sunday morning and celebrated at the home of John Russomanno where a large gathering attended. The bride is highly regarded by all who know him and John Russomanno was best man with Capasso's sister of Brooklyn as bridesmaid. The festivity ended with wishes for the couple's happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank September
Sairs Avenue
Brooklyn
John Russomanno
Mr. September
Frank
Mr. Capasso
Memorial proposal for road builder John Taylor Johnston
In the November issue of the Railroad Employee a letter by George V. Sneden, engineer for M and W, N Y and L B R R, proposes a memorial to John Taylor Johnston known as the Father of the Jersey Central. The piece recalls The Master Builder article on Johnston and notes his premier role in directing railway work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sneden
John Taylor Johnston
N. J. Central
George V. Sneden
John ‘Taylor Johnston
Jersey Central
New Jersey Assembly Speaker Pick Sparks bitter party scramble
In Trenton Leon R. Taylor of Monmouth county won the Democratic caucus for Speaker, defeating Charles O Connor Hennessy. Thomas F. Martin of Hudson sought majority leader. The bitter contest split Governor Wilson loyalists from opponents as the party gathered to organize, with results to be continued on the sixth page. Advertisements note nightly entertainment at city venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Leon R. Taylor
Monmouth County
Assembly
Cuucus
Charles O'Connor Hennessey
Thomas F. Martin
Hudson
Taylor
Charles Egan
Wilson
Hennessey
Bergen
Monmouth
Net Increase in New Jersey Property Valuations Report
The State Board of Equalization and Taxation filed its annual report with Acting Governor Prince showing total property subject to local tax at 2,289,770,280.78 for 1912, up 123,034,745.62 from 1911, with Monmouth County at 102,262,118 up 5,764,205. The board urges compulsory tax maps, reform of personal property taxation, and greater reassessment powers, noting a special 1912 commission will submit plans to the Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Equalization of Taxation
Prince
County Board of Taxation
Monmouth County
State Board
Merce
Union County
State Tax Commission
Red Bank Real Estate Deal Seals 17 000 Purchase
George Hance Patterson, noted Red Bank automobile dealer and landowner, bought the Arthur A. Patterson property on Broadstreet near the Second National Bank. Broker William A. Hopping handled the sale for about 17000 dollars. Possession comes in spring. The 50 by 150 foot parcel fronts Monmouth Street at the busy head of Red Bank. Arthur Patterson’s house has stood there over twenty five years as the business district nears the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hance Patterson
Red Bank
Arthur A. Patterson
Broadstreet
Second National Bank
William A. Hopping
Monmouth Street
Arthur Patterson
Lofty Bank
Rumor renew ed church union in Red Bank area
A recurring rumor says the Methodist Episcopal parishes of Red Bank First and Grace may unite at the next New Jersey annual conference in March. Pastor Rev. Percy Perinchief confirms awareness of talk but says nothing official. Grace Church members offer no new information as to any plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Methodist Episcopal Church
Red Bank
First
Grace
Percy Perinchief
Perinchief
Grace Church
Everett VanDright
William Child
Alfred Wags
First Church
B. GC. Lippincott
Matawan
J. K. Cheesman
Joseph W.child
Joseph Gill
Benjamin Spinning
Walter J. Morton
Henry M. Nevins
John Handley
Ocean Grove
New Brunswick
Clam Chowder Planned After Sea Bright Lodge Meeting
After the Sea Bright Lodge No 252 meeting at Bowser's Hall tonight clam chowder will be settled. The lodge expects a visit from the Past Grands Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Bright Lodge
C. F
Bowser's Hall
Grands’ Association
Last Chance This Year Church Advertisement Night
An advertisement notes a service tonight at Presbyterian Church starting at five o'clock titled Last Chance This Year. A second card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends who supported the bereaved family of R. A. Marke. The notices include a church bazaar listing Dee seventh and sixth to seventh, with additional ad text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
R. A. Marke
H. Rosencrans
Senate to Try High Judge for Graft Charge in Impeachment
Washington December 3. The Senate began the ninth impeachment trial in U.S. history charging Judge Robert W. Archbald of the Commerce Court with misbehavior and misdemeanors. The 13 articles accuse him of using office for personal profit, including attempting to profit from refuse coal deposits in Pennsylvania via railroad officials and improper favors from attorneys. Archbald denies all wrongdoing and did not testify in the House inquiry. The trial plans to hear about 100 witnesses. a two-thirds Senate vote is needed for removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Senate
Robert W. Archbald
Justce
New Commerce Court
Archbald
House
Pennsylvania
Algo
House Judiciary Committee
Archibald
Swayne
Florida
Archbard
Turkey Supper IO Served Tonight at First Presbyterian Church
A large crowd is expected tonight as the men of the First Presbyterian Church prepare a turkey supper with fixins at the lecture room. Local fattened turkeys and cranberries arrive, pumpkin pie is promised, and former Mayor MecFaddin leads the waiters in Waldorf Astoria style rehearsal. An orchestra will provide music during the meal and homemade candy will be sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Ocean County
Leon Cubberley
Dr. Lovell
Also Mentioned on This Page
ST. James’ Parish
New Broadway Church
RED Bank Council
Presbyterian’ Church
Empire Theatre
Redik
Chas. W. Ritter
ICE Yachtsmen
Long Branch Club
Sairs Avenue Shoemaker
Poor Society
Long Branch Society For the Improvement of the Poor
City Hall
Overbrook Avenue
John H. Kramer
Elberon
John Minugh
Iva Stevens
Rumson Road
Margaret Yeoman
Oceanic
Paul Kahn
D. H. Karp
Sea Bright
Theo. Howland
Sec
Opeaner
Egan
Martin
Parker
Sally Ann
the Hindoo
Jersey
Broad Street
G. Hance Patterson
Lester Morris
Charles James
Monmouth Avenue
Recorder Arrowsmith
Morris
Dineen
James
Vetter
Simpson M. BE. Church
Bazar O* Simpson M
Church
Dee
Tay
U. S. Senate
St. Luke's M. E
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