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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
15
A stark plea recounts how thousands of city children lack joy this Christmas, highlighting neglected orphans and homeless youths. It urges readers to support adoptable homes providing warmth, toys, and meals, imagining the difference a single act can make in a lonely season.
A reflection on French Christmas practices with shoes hung by the chimney for gifts and the contrast with American children. The piece critiques religious children’s books given to American youth, noting design, binding, and the moral tone of such literature.
A folklore account explains mistletoe's shift from mischief to blessing. The Norse myth links mistletoe to a cloak of safety as it is hung in homes and churches. Passers under it exchange a kiss of peace and love, signifying the plant’s redemptive role.
A reflection on the Christmas spirit of generosity, kindness, and goodwill lasting beyond the holiday season. The piece urges continual acts of care toward others, asking why the spirit fades and proposing a yearlong resolve to spread happiness through all seasons. It emphasizes internal, nonmaterial warmth felt during Christmas.
A nostalgic verse describes Santa Claus bringing joy to a family. The dad, mother, and child await candlelight and gifts as winter winds blow outside. The poem cherishes parental love, shared holiday rituals, and the warmth of home.
A reflective piece critiques hollow festive cheer and urges genuine generosity. It contrasts fashionable self interest with sincere charity, warning against excessive spending and forgetfulness of Christ’s day and purpose.
Fragmentary verse by John B Tabb reflects on Christmas peace and reverence. It invokes stars and mothers, suggesting penitence and a serene horizon.
In Browning's Magazine a Yuletide tale follows Josiah Gibbs who gifts cigars he dislikes to his wife’s delight. His friend Joe Spicer discreetly smokes the trove, sparking Gibbs’s rising tension. Gibbs finally confronts the unintended consequence of a wife chosen gift.
A verse recounts eight reindeer slain on a roof as a man reveals to a boy that Santa exists only in illusion. The poem ends with a warning that December should be a time of mercy, not cruel sport, reflecting a grim moral on belief and loss.
A fragmented verse reflects winter hardship and social neglect. It laments the contrast between festive cheer and the poor who endure suffering, urging readers to help those in need and to recognize shared humanity during the season.
The nation spends about 45 million dollars yearly on children's toys with 15 million imported and 30 million domestic. New York children account for roughly 8 million in annual toy outlay, split into one third imported and two thirds home made. There is growing interest in mechanical toys, especially newer types, though many are fragile and not built for rough play.
Public vendue to be held Monday January 14 between 12 and 3 a court house Peebhind township Monmouth County New Jersey. The sale lists property described by lot and block lines from Heckrell Avenue and Lat Branch with multiple parcels and measurements. The saleroom notice states the sale is conducted by Wilbert A Beectort sheriff with Maria Woollay as mortgagee witness.
Administratrix exposes claims against the estate of Charles O. McFaddin, late of Ada line West, deceased. Creditors must present their claims with evidence or affirms within nine months from December 5, 1914, or be barred from action. Filed by administrator Charles C. McFaddin.
Estate of Willa R K Taber deceased announces settlement of accounts by the Administrators Harry Tader and Elisha B Taber. Surrogate will audit and report to the Common Pleas Court of Moemmouth County on Thursday January 15. Dated December A. 11. 11s.
Notice that the accounts of Anthony T. Woolley executor of the estate of Susan Artist deceased will be audited and stated by the Orphans Court of Monmouth County on the eighth day of January. Dated November 20 1913.
Aline Coshland administratrix of Henry Coshland deceased gives notice to creditors to present debts and claims under oath within nine months from November 3, 1913. Failure to do so will bar action against the estate.
Isabella C. Dalton announces herself as executrix of the estate of Frank Dalton deceased. The notice dated November 25, 1913, sets January 8 as the date for actions related to the estate.
Timetable details for New York and Long Branch routes effective November 30 1913. Lists departure times from Long Branch to New York and major connections to Red Bank Elizabeth Newark Matawan Perth Amboy Asbury Park Ocean Grove Belmar Spring Lake Manasquan Point Pleasant Philadelphia Freehold Trenton and more. Includes Sunday and Saturday variations and notes for certain branches.
Public notice by Joan McWard Jr. Collector of Monmouth Beach Borough, Monmouth County, announces a public sale of tax delinquent parcels on Monday December 20 1913 at four o'clock afternoon in the Borough Council Chamber. Lists parcels with owners and tax amounts, including land, house and lot, and other details. also notices of administrator and creditors under the estate of Merre Troutman deceased.
Administrator Fred J. Riechers announces under Monmouth County Surrogate order a nine month claim period from October 21 1913 for creditors of the deceased. Failure to file will bar any action against the estate and administrator.
George L. Gibbs executor of Barah It Jef frey deceased by order of the Surrogate of Monmouth County gives notice to creditors to present their demands against the estate under oath within nine months from October 23 1913 or be barred. The executor is George L. Gibbs and the notice amount is 11.10.
By writ of fa directed from the Court of Chancery of New Jersey the sheriff will sell on December 15 1913 between 12 and 4 pm at the Court House Freehold Long Branch property described as undivided one seventh of a tract in the city of Long Branch seized as property of Louisa C Kierhan et al to satisfy a New Jersey Mortgage and Trust Company execution.
Christian Fisher as administrator, by order of the Monmouth County Surrogate, gives creditors nine months from October 31, 1913 to present debts and claims against the estate of Anthony M Tomasky. Claims not filed will be forever barred.
Proposals addressed to Jol T Britton Secretary of the Board of Education Long Branch will be received until 2 PM Monday December 10 1918 for making intermedial school roofs and trench wall supports. Apply to the Business Manager for suns and specifications. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Dated November 29 1913 Daniel Edwards Business Manager Monmouth County Orphans Court October Term Estate of Pierre Troutman deceased Order to Show Cause shows the court may appoint administrator to settle debts.
By virtue of a writ of execution the Court of Chancery directs the public sale on Monday December at 12 to 9 in the afternoon at the Court House Freehold. The parcel lies in Long Branch Monmouth County New Jersey at the intersection of Westword Avenue and Cleveland Avenue. The tract runs west along Westwood Avenue south parallel to Westwood and east parallel to Cleveland Avenue to the property line then north to the starting point. Sheriff Wilkert Heechort to conduct the sale the order of execution.
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