Belford News Briefs From Middletown Township Meeting
Middletown township held a meeting at Metts Hall with Cornelius D Sullivan presiding. Local matters included plans for next year and a hot contest for the village poor championship led by Douglass Cook and Daniel Eff with John Schanck. Muett leads as the contest closes New Year’s Eve. Christmas program practice continues for the Methodist Sunday school with a visit from Old King King and gifts for children. The new organ in the Methodist Church costs 325 dollars, funded largely by Mrs Garrett A Lee and Miss Olive White. Other items note Mrs George Yarnell ill with grip, Mrs D Cranew recovered from tonsillitis, Mrs Edward Bennett improving, Dr Budlong and Dr Straughn consulted, Jacob Johnson sidelined by lumbago, and Miss Nellie Compton visiting from Brooklyn.
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Middletown Township
Mett's
Hall
Cornelius D.bSullivan
Douglass Cook
Daniel Eff
John Schanck
Mr. Muett
Methodist Sunday School
Old King Kingle
Methodist Church
Garrett A. Lee
Olive White
George Yarnell
D. Cranew
Edward T. Bennett
Budlong
C. C. Straughn
Jacob Johnson
Nellie Compton
Deee
Brooklyn
John T. Compton
Port Monmouth Pointers Attend Social Circle Luncheon
Mrs. William E. Vaughn hosted the Ladies Social Circle lunch with twenty seven members. A musical and literary program was presented. The item notes visits by Mrs Alexander Philip and son Harvey to New York and other local social mentions.
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William E. Vaughn
Alexander Philip
Harvey
New York
Rufus E. Smith
Jersey City
Smith
Horace G. Smith
George H. Day
Leroy Day
Charles C. ‘Helwig
William H. Bownie
New Brunswick
Edna Walling
Edward P. McNally
Lynbrook
L. I
Walter HB. Walling
McHenry & Frost
William R. Taylor
Roxey
Pig Roast Dinner Delights Rumson Guests At Central Hotel
More than fifty men enjoyed a pig roast at the Central Hotel on Oceanic road Thursday night served by Mine Host Fromhagen. Attendees called it a fine affair and praised the roast pig. Frank Ward of New York spent Saturday at his Rumson Bluff summer home.
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Central Hotel
Oceanic Road
Fromhagen
Frank Ward
New York
Rumson Bluff
Married for Spite in The Neve Case Hints at Uncertain Union
A St Louis Post Dispatch note hints a marriage born of spite in The Neve tale. The line implies a husband yet unclear, suggesting a strained union and public curiosity about the spouse.
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St. Louis Post Dispatch
Uniform accounts by utility concerns in New Jersey
Four orders establish uniform systems of accounting for electric light heat power gas water and street railway utilities in New Jersey. The boards require adoption of the pamphlet defined systems effective January 1 1913 and notify municipalities operating public utilities to conform and file required statements. The move aims to ease regulatory inquiries into rates safety and service. A second item reports a proposed federation of school boards to gain state recognition with a steering committee named including Hazard Le Jambre Black Prickett and Fort.
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Trenton
State Board of Public Utility Commissioners
Public Utility Act
State Board
Utility Commission
Federation of School Boards
Burlington County
State Board of Education
Clarence L. Hazard
Beverley
Hugh le Jambre
Bordentown
Walter Black
Chesterfield
Cooper H. Prickett
Burlingtom
Samuel Fort
Wrightstown
Freeman the historian judged by appearances in odd dress
A famous historian Freeman appeared negligent in dress during a lecture. He wore a strange blend of a light blouse over a wool shirt, then attended a reception in evening dress. A guest unfamiliar with Freeman asked who he was, and the answer described him as a Saxon swineherd before the Norman conquest.
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Freeman
Vreeman
Red Bank Council Deals With Sewers Taxes and Health
The Red Bank borough council met amid debates over sewer laterals and costs, War Department notes on the Shrewsbury trestle, street repairs, and lighting. Officials urged faster action on health department issues and enforcement against loitering while addressing Pearl Street unpaid certificates and sterilization plant extension.
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Borough of Red Bank
Borough Hall
Monmouth Street
Frank Gray
Board of Health
Horace P. Cook
Red Bank Amusement Company
Union Avenue
War Department
Shrewsbury
Jersey Central Railroad
Red Bank
Belford
Wines
Cook
Alston Beekman
Fire Houses of Relief Engine Co
Union Hose Company
Independent Engine Company
Liberty Hose Company
Elwood Minagh
Maple Avenue
Bergen Place
Pittenger
Broad Street
Peral Street
Pearl Street
State Board of Health
Martin Griffin
Red Bank Board of Health
City council debates sewer rules and building material uses
The council discussed enforcing an ordinance on all residents to cement manure pits, arguing against favoritism. Mr. Hurley urged a stop to biased permitting and for board judgment. The Board of Health remains separate, with appointments by the council. Oliver Frake seeks permission to place materials on street frontages for the Eisner annex and Empire theatre alterations, which was granted. The meeting adjourned to Monday night, December 30.
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Hurley
Board of Health
Griffin
Oliver G. Frake
Eisner
Empire Theatre
Long Branch Firemen Relief Meets Annual Reports
The Long Branch Firemen's Relief Association held its annual meeting at City Hall. Retiring officers reported a gratifying financial condition. assets totaled $26,144.88, up $696.33 for the year, with most assets in bonds and mortgages. Disbursements for relief and funeral benefits totaled $2,170.40, and total year disbursements were $6,802.49, compiled to December 16.
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Long Branch Firemen's Relief Association
City Hall
Henry Schoenlein
Charles E. Brown
Harry G. Woolley
C. Henry Irwin
Benjamin P. Morris
R. Jerome van Brunt
Louis Huhn
George W. Huff
Trolley and Train Crash Claims Seven in Ashtabula
Seven people are known dead with three missing and several injured after last night’s grade crossing collision in Ashtabula Ohio between an Ashtabula street car and a Lake Shore Railroad coal train. The derailed cars scattered coal across the wreckage, burying victims. Rescue efforts continue as missing may be trapped under coal.
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Ashtabula
Ohio
Gade Crossing
Lake Shore
Uder
Big Christmas Tree for Theatre
William T. Donnelly and Harry Drake organized a charity Christmas event for Long Branch Society, seeking a 24 foot tree and transporting it by auto. They will stage the tree on December 23 at Broadway theatre for poor children, with 800 seats reserved and proceeds from admissions and boxes aimed at funding the treat. Building a new barn by Harry Hennessey on Atlantic avenue proceeds with foundation laid and work by Robert Wright and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Donnelly
Broadway
Harry Drake
Third Avenue
Long Branch Society
Mr. Drake
Mr. Donnelly
Donnelly
Broadway Theatre
Harry Hennessey
North Long Branch
West End
Atlantic Avenue
Robert Wright and Son
Highlands Fireman Relief Association Holds Annual Meeting
The Highlands Fireman Relief Association reported a flourishing financial condition at its annual meeting in the borough hall. Officers elected for the coming year include President Allen R. Reid and Vice-president William T. Gail. Also named were Secretary Jesse Lawrence Jr and Treasurer Harry A. Brown, with George E. Smith as Collector. Representatives for three years include Abram J. Parker and Ormas A. Harts Grove. Fire Chief Isaac Mount Sr and Assistant Fire Chief Jesse Lawrence were also listed.
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The
Highlands Fireman's Relief Association
Borough Hall
Allen R. Reid
William T. Gail
Jesse Lawrence, Jr
Harry A. Brown
George E. Smith
Abram J. Parker
Ormas A. Hartsgrove
Isaac Mount, Sr
Jesse Lawrence
George E. Liming
Calvin Parker
Recordiing
John Green
George R. Smith
Fred &. Johnson
Samuel Foster
Jesse Lawrence, Sr
John J. Burdge
Local residents relocate to Plattmoont estate home
Mr and Mrs Edward Maxon moved from the Latham estate house to their Plattmoont residence they had purchased earlier. A memorial service was held at All Saints memorial Church for James May Duane of New York and Locus. He was a summer resident and senior warden of the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Maxon
Latham
Plattmoont
All Saints’ Memorial Church
James May Duane
New York
Locus
Thin
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Belford News
Rumson News
Vaer
Long Branch
NEW York Telephone CO
WH. Hall
N. J
Public Utility Board
Jersey
WAR Dept
Red Bank Council
Long Branch Association
Daily Record
Pete
Daniel Green
Highlands News
Columbia Hose Company
Highlands Star Houk and Ladder Company
Ered Apron
William Hewit
Emil Auferie
Bay Avenue
Flinch Club
Edna Hauser
Laura Brown
Fifth Street
Navelink News
Patterson & Spinning Store
Red Bank, N. J
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