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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1910
Page
8
Bowser hunts for a woodchuck he argues climbs trees. A trolley conductor and a farmer debunk the tale while Bowser insists on his mission. After a wild chase and an encounter with a butcher, Bowser ends up home in a farm wagon under guard with a punchline about his alleged lunacy.
Mamma calls Johnnie to read about holidays of Jong, but he protests it’s not the Christmases he recalls, a Boston Therald scene of family reading and memory.
A quoted exchange contrasts savings for decorating a tiny house with buying an automobile raising questions about priorities and frugality. The dialogue frames a humorous clash between practical transport needs and home aesthetics.
A fragment from the Atlanta Constitution references greeting Christmas children and waving to trouble while bidding old man farewell, presenting a brief poetic line as a story fragment.
Sergeant Everett Montgomery of the 137th Company United States Coast Artillery faced imprisonment on a bigamy charge in Freehold. Indiana divorce records and a missing state seal caused delays. after proper papers and seals were verified he was freed and praised for his service. Local support and communications with Indiana authorities helped correct the record and spare him an incarceration.
A largely attended Past Grands' Association meeting for the 29th C. O. F. District was held at Arioch Lodge No. 77 Odd Fellows Hall. Members discussed organizing three teams for ritual work of initiatory and three degrees. James R. Woolley of Long Branch serves as association president.
The Royal Arcanum Long Branch division postponed its annual election of officers planned for last night due to the storm. The council conferred a degree on Max Julius Schulz, and attendees enjoyed oyster stews after the meeting.
Superintendent L W Berry of the New York and Long Branch Railroad and Vice President Besler of the Central challenge Mayor Appleby to a watch match at the Deal links as weather allows. The mayor will be ready when Berry says go. Octogenarian Goes to Hospital in New York for cataract removal. Mrs Ann Ansbro 80, widow of Patrick Ansbro of Keyport, is hospitalized in New York for cataract surgery on both eyes. Keyport printer Charles E Walling head of Keyport Enterprise mechanical dept for twenty years lies dangerously ill with pulmonary troubles at his home. Highlands Man Meadie Robinson Sr arrested for intoxication and threatening family. peace bond placed after hearing before Justice G Williams in Atlantic Highlands.
The City Council failed to express opinion on the New York Telephone Company petition to use streets not yet designated. Judge Wilbur A Helsley opposed the twenty year franchise arguing entrenched street encumbrances, poles, and wires may hinder future growth in Long Branch. The ordinance was introduced and ordered to take its usual course.
The Oceanport Volunteer Fire Company held its annual meeting Friday electing A L Cowles as President and naming officers including Vice President R Benjamin Eldridge Treasurer H W Conrow and Secretary E B Preston. Foremen and engineers were chosen along with committees and new members. New Year’s Day open house and a minstrel show were announced.
Mrs John Emmons, long ill at her father in law E H Emmons home, shows faint signs of improvement after several weeks. Her condition remains serious though she sometimes gains strength. The health of the young lady has been failing for some time.
The Lovag Branch Fire Department officers election Tuesday night ended with Joseph J. Kingsland winning second assistant chief by 152 to 144 against Joseph Schwark. Chiefs Lewis Van Benthuysen Keing and Charles E. Brown were re-elected, with Ousterman withdrawing but listed on tickets. Delegates campaigned and a referendum on voting at City Hall or firehouses was included.
Oliver Byron Engine Company No 5 held its annual election of officers at the Atlantic avenue fire house. New officers include President Milton West and Vice President Charles Lockwood. Secretary Edward J Reid and Treasurer William W White also serve. Fire company trustees, representatives to the Firemen Association, engineers, stewards and assistants were elected, followed by cake and coffee. A social evening is planned before the holidays with fried smelts and clams stews.
Mrs Hassmer and Mr Robertson, Sea Bright, are surgical patients at Monmouth Memorial Hospital. Mr Robertson had an appendicitis operation last week and is recovering nicely. Mrs Hassmer underwent kidney surgery.
The annual meeting of the Long Branch Sewer Company reelects officers. President John W. Slocum, vice president Thomas Jolly, secretary W. M. Lewis, treasurer Charles O. McMaddin, superintendent Wm. R. Warwick, followed by von Marke Arnhelm and Berry.
Friends of Rev. Edward J. Egan rector of Holy Cross Church Rumson will honor his priesthood silver jubilee December 15th. After eighteen years as rector he is popular with Catholics and non Catholics. a purse fund is being organized by a committee of summer and permanent residents with Rudolph Neser as treasurer. Contributions may be sent to Neser at 29 Wall Street New York or to any committee member.
Henry A Muhlenbrink’s bay gelding Hi Henry defeated Charles Beebe’s Sunday Evening in straight heats for a $208 stake at Parker’s tract near Newman Springs. Hi Henry won heats in 2.31, 2.2914, and 2.36, led from start to finish, and claimed the consolation half mile bath in 1.135.
Mrs Serena Eastmond buys blacksmith and wheelwright shops to convert into a semi bungalow for a tenant farmer. Thomas Rice to erect a two story dwelling on Hendrickson tract allotment. contract to William Kipp. Schmidt buys Belmont Avenue Orphans Home for alterations. Lincratie school principal Emma Magee resigns awaiting reconsideration. Acme 3 gallon extinguishers installed in jail and schools.
R J Cottier of Eatontown and Wickatunk was elected president of the National Aero Club of America at a Newton meeting. The session ran long, with adjournment near midnight as members debated aviation matters.
Dr. Samuel Alexander, longtime Sea Bright summer resident, died at New York Hospital after an appendectomy. He was 61, Princeton graduate, Bellevue Medical College alum, noted surgeon and writer. He was unmarried and brother of Rev. Dr. Maitland Alexander of Pittsburgh, longtime pastor in Long Branch.
Stations listed for New York and Hudson County connections with Long Branch and branches to Red Bank Matawan Perth Amboy and Elizabeth and express routes to Trenton Philadelphia and Freehold via Sea Girt and Penna Rail Road schedules cover daily Sundays and Saturdays including special notes on Red Bank and Asbury Park services with multiple daily departures and foot-of-street terminals.
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