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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1910
Page
3
Greensboro woman Mrs J T Snyder touts Vinall as a grease-free cod liver oil substitute with added tonic iron that rebuilt her blood and strength. The ad promises a refund if customers are not satisfied and is signed by Wert's Pharmacy of Long Branch New Jersey.
Snow disrupted Long Branch trolley service with drifted tracks on both lines. Oceanport drift blocks Red Hawk line preventing seashore service. Milk deliveries hindered. post and mail routes strained but ongoing. Snowfall reported at ten inches. students faced school closures and walking treks.
Sergeant Everett Montgomery of the 137th Coast Artillery, held in county jail on bigamy charges, is released after Indiana marriage records and a delayed state seal reveal a prior divorce. Fort Hancock officers aided his defense, noting his exemplary service and friends’ support. Montgomery had a later Highlands marriage amid disputed divorce filings and alleged intoxication at the ceremony.
A series of property transfers details buyers and sellers across towns including Lloyd A Frost to Frank D Greuter and Robert Chatman to Robert Higginson. Entries show lots and blocks in Keyport Shrewsbury Middletown and Red Bank with nominal consideration of $1 and related map references.
A series of property conveyances across Monmouth County towns including Middletown, Matawan, Long Branch, Red Bank, Shrewsbury, and Keyport. Transactions list buyers and sellers such as Dietrich, Green, Wilson, Reiss, Binder, and Schram with parcel details and payments ranging from $1 to $13,500 in various blocks, lots, and streets. Numerous parcels include Lots 16 and 11 on Broad Street in Matawan and properties along Ocean and Main Streets, with sheriff and association references noted.
Despite a storm last night the Presbyterians defeated the First Methodists at the Y M C A alleys, taking all three games. Next league games Friday night feature the Y M C A against Grace Methodists as standings are reported.
A Bray's market horse attached to a delivery wagon bolted on East Front Street in Red Bank. Driver James Pittenger was thrown when the wagon hit a tree near Judge Hendrickson's house. The horse fled west to Broad Street before being captured. one shaft broke and the horse was only bruised. Pittenger escaped injury. Also noted are milk proportions, Chile post offices, and Pennsylvania cement mills in brief.
The Robert J. Stevens Fund reports two months of nurse visits totaling 488 to 152 Hoboken students excluded for eye and skin diseases or other defects. Many returned early, with 25 of 79 needing treatment for serious issues like enlarged tonsils and vision defects. Prompt home visits averted potential epidemics and aided continuity of schooling.
Ladies of St Luke's and Simpson Memorial M E Church plan three day bazaars and supper crowds tonight with beef and chicken options beginning at 3 80 o clock. Dr George H Neal opened the event at two, with scripture prayer and song. A musical program led by Prof G A Parstow's orchestra, plus a holiday sale of aprons and fancy goods, is featured under the Ladies' Aid Society.
Keyport residents host and visit relatives during the weekend including Mr. and Mrs. John Hendrickson and family in Holmdel and Miss Annie L. Crawford of Red Bank visiting town. The Century pol bowling tournament yielded close results with Frank Smith over Robert Rumack 50 to 49 and John Costa over Percy Walling 58 to 25, while Jay Baker forfeited to Floyd H. Armstrong.
Oceanport Volunteer Fire Company held its annual election Friday evening naming A. L. Cowles as president and L. T. Rhoades as chief. Other officers include Benjamin Eldridge as vice president, H. W. Conrow treasurer and engineer, J. B. Preston secretary, with a full slate of trustees, foremen, engineers, and committees. An open house is planned for New Year's Day and a minstrel show for mid January.
Miss Martha Kugler of New York spends a week with Miss Maggie Ely at her Howland place home. Mr and Mrs Lorenzo Mason of Keyport spend a few days with Mrs Mason's sister Mrs James Paulson of Grand avenue.
The Red Bank Newsboy Contest results show Albert Gordon leading by five over John Cargello and James Murray ranking next. Thomas Higgins trails by twelve behind Charles Schnabel, with Walter Kinsmon and John Doughty following. George Moran and Eddie Talerico near the bottom, Douglass Melean reported selling the least.
Atlantic City December 7. A steamer with funnels and spars missing is reported distressed a mile off Little Egg Harbor in dangerous position as life-savers hurry to aid amid very heavy seas.
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