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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1913
Page
6
A concise moral line notes that sin has many tools yet a lie is its universal handle, attributed to Oliver Wendell Holmes. The aphorism highlights deceit as a common tool across misdeeds and suggests honesty as a defensible stance.
Twenty four members of the Monmouth County Medical Society attended the annual meeting at the Monmouth House Freehold. Dr R S Bennett mayor of Asbury Park was advanced to president with a slate including Dr M Reach as vice president and Dr L J Wise as secretary. Other officers named were Dr William A Robinson treasurer and Dr J J Failing reporter.
Two wills filed for probate name Jane KE Borden of Red Bank and Timothy Reddington of Middletown. Borden dated January 26 1911 names George O Waterman as executor with life use to Walter H Borden then gifts 400 to Anselene France and remainder to Elizabeth Williams. witnesses Apple s gate and Joseph W Child. Reddington dated January 4 1902 devises executorship to son John with 1000, 500 to son Thomas, 100 to granddaughter Emma Murphy. remainder to John after other legacies. witnesses Benjamin Griggs and William V Wilson.
A man in Elizabeth was arrested after giving the name Joseph Darby and a Red Bank address. A ring with two stones, a silverback brush and comb, and other trinkets were found on him. He claimed the items belonged to his mother. Chief of Police Arthur Wymbs could not verify the 45 West Side Avenue address or locate Joseph Darby.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will hold a meeting in City Hall tomorrow at 3 p.m. An honorary member is invited to speak on the activities of the White Ribboners and Anti Saloon League in Washington, D. C.
A nationwide drive for tuberculosis day was launched with endorsements sent to President Wilson, governors, mayors, church leaders and notable figures. The Y M C A and allied health leagues will mobilize thousands of mentors and medical directors during the week of December 7, with public lectures and discussions across the country led by Dr. George J. Fisher and other speakers.
Professor Francis I. Nipher of Washington University in St. Louis claims a new law in physics about friction and power machinery. He argues a “tag ban” law shows that between 40 and 60 degrees surface resistance exceeds dead weight, suggesting a revolutionary impact on machinery design to overcome tonal resistance.
The Terlin Society weekly Roland von Terlin cites the German Kaiser condemning officers who Americanize their appearance by shaving mustaches. He reportedly favors a real tin mustache as a symbol of tradition, reflecting displeasure at the trend among officers to remove facial hair.
The United States Weather Bureau forecasts the next 36 hours with fair tonight and unsettled Thursday in New Jersey. Moderate southwest winds, minimum tonight about 36 degrees. Long Branch data show 8 am temperature 34, 8 pm last night 45, highest yesterday 5, lowest last night 45, no precipitation, humidity 64 at 6 pm yesterday, 46 at 8 am today, wind SW 12 mph at 8 am.
Descendants of old Dutch stock in Monmouth County organized a branch of the Holland Society of New York at Freehold. Officers include President William H. Hendrickson Red Bank secretary treasurer Gilbert T. Van Marey Keyport trustees Judge William JH. Vredenburgh Freehold D. D. Dennis Freehold IL H. Longstreet Matawan James P. Hendrickson Red Bank and Dr. F C Van Viet Shrewsbury.
Talke to Brotherhood Red Bank weekly meeting featured William B. Liogd discussing Quakers and Quakerism. Real estate banker J D Otterson Jr of First National Bank spoke on income tax. refreshments served after discussions. KMollowing dealer two angles noted P O Whittaker and banker Otterson. Navesink Lodge officers nominated with election set for December 29. Christmas goods advertised for early shopping.
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