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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1912
Page
5
Fire department answered a false alarm from box 2 at Broadway and Second Avenue. Assistant Chief Schwark delayed after learning no blaze. A brilliant light reflected through windows from a vacant house caused a mistaken fire cry in the street.
William Philips and James Sharp of Freehold were fined 11.70 each after allegedly lifting a fish net from Devoe's Lake and taking home two game fish. The incident follows multiple recent arrests by Game Warden Charles Steuerwald, who also fined George Titus 23.40 for hunting without a license. A 17 year old chased by Steuerwald was caught when his license matched. The story notes the death of the lodge alligator Pungie at the Wilks Home and urges advertising in the Daily Record.
George Masson elected president with Jo seph A. Manda installing officers. Masson wins gold at Boddington medals with 84.5 average. W. R. Seymour silver 82.5. Charles O Duncan bronze 79. Crops without greenhouses see August Grieb first and Edward O Rourke second. De Wilde wins carnations certificate. Hambleton to discuss Chrysanthemums January 6.
Five youths Brower Lane Walter Reed Henry Lane and Cornelius Lane plan an extended westward journey from the upper city to reach California via Delaware Maryland Washington and Florida. Advertised letters list includes many names at Long Branch post office dated Dec 14 ledgers.
Announcement reveals the marriage on April 8 last of Miss Hilda Bowne of Dunham's Corner near New Brunswick to Charles Herbert of the same place. Both are known in Middletown township with the bride a niece of Horace G. Smith.
The Pabst Extract Co produces a handsome calendar titled The American Girl by Stuart Travis. The 1913 calendar is a 7 by 36 inch twelve color panel praised as a new high in design and artistry. Requests cost 10 cents plus mailing to Pabst Extract Co Milwaukee Wis.
The Barnegat Bay clam island, long a coveted gunning ground, will be sold to let the four owners recover their stake. Charles J. Parker of Manasquan, named commissioner by Chancellor Ric Walker, backs the petition of George M. Height Harry W. Height and Lloyd Osborn who hold five sixths of the island. Hollingsworth sold his share but kept one eye on the deal making 24 owners in effect. No surveys or definite parcels exist and the whole island belonged to all four owners. If Parker approves the sale it will go to the highest bidder.
Middletown butcher Henry F. W. Neinstedt found a fur lined coat and two suits stolen from a shop closet after pryed entry through a rear window. George W. Oram reported a burglary in which his watch jewelry and most clothing were taken from a bedroom. Police suspect the same robbers as recent Matawan and Keyport break ins.
Noy Joline and Myron Barber of North Long Branch swept their classes at the Monmouth County Poultry Show in Red Bank. Joline won the Linton Cup worth 35 dollars with two firsts two seconds a third and a special ribbon for Rose Comb Black Bantams. Barber claimed the Bank Register Cup worth 25 dollars with two firsts two seconds two thirds two fourths and two fifths with white tail pigeons. Birds to be shown at Madison Square Garden next week. Two other entries were disqualified over a feet dispute.
Mr. Maps in Savannah Georgia, a Broadway resident, reports a beautiful city with much new building. On arrival July 4 the temperature was eighty degrees and later dropped to three degrees, with oil stoves and fire grates in use. He walks about five miles daily and praises Long Branch as well.
An advertisement questions why many women feel run down and overworked and promotes Vinci cod liver and iron tonic to restore appetite, energy, and blood health. A testimonial from Mrs W G Ritchie of Patchogue New York praises the product, with Wert's Pharmacy in Long Branch New Jersey offering a money back guarantee if it fails to help.
The State Board of Agriculture extends invitations to public school pupils to view the 40th annual exhibit at the Second Regiment Armory in Trenton from January 7 to 10, 1913. Noted speakers from New Jersey and beyond will address rural school problems, road legislation, and agricultural topics.
The Myrkle Harder Company brings Rex Beach’s The Barrier to Long Branch tonight at the Broadway Theatre. The acclaimed troupe returns after a sold out prior engagement and strong advance ticket sales suggest a large audience.
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