Testimony in Matthes Powers suit at City Hall
M T Rosenberg of Jersey City began taking testimony in the Matthes Powers case at City Hall. The suit seeks control of insurance proceeds from the KH C Hazard plant fire at Shrewsbury. Ex Judge Wilbur A Heisley represents the complainants while Edmund Wilgap handles Powers interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Rosenberg
Jersey City
Little Silver Sauce Company
Eimer
Hazard
Frank T. Matthes
Harry L. Powers
City Hall
Wilbur A. Heisley
Edmund Wilgop
Red Bank
Mr. Powers
C. Hazard & Co
Shrewsbury
Little Silver Sauce Co
Stevens
Newark
Ownership claim in loss covered by insurance money
An opportunity to prove ownership of alleged personal property included in the loss covered by the insurance money is discussed. The notice outlines steps for claimants to establish possession and rights to the items under the policy terms.
Fire destroys two blocks in Pottsville Woolworth blaze
Pottsville Penn Dec 17 a early today fire originating in the Woolworth building spread to adjoining structures wiping out two city blocks. Loss estimated at 2,500,000 with water shortages and extreme cold hampering firefighters. Buildings including the Miehle Brennan Ferguson Cowan Mortimer Pennsylvania National Bank and Woolworth were destroyed. post office damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potteville
Penn
Woolworth
Miehle
Center
Norwegian Street
Brennan
Perguson
Cowan Drug Store
G. W. Mortimer
Pennsylvania National Bank
Heffern
Second
Local notices from Oakhurst detail residents' health and visits
Oakhurst residents report illnesses and gatherings. Mrs Whitney J Cook is ill with a heavy cold. Harry G VanNote spent Wednesday in Trenton. Mr and Mrs J W Smith visit Brooklyn relatives. Laura Slocum suffers electric shock from a live wire at Liebman fire. Mrs Lewis Wootley spends Monday in New York. Mrs Lewis Harvey suffers indigestion. Henry Y Johnston installs a hot air heating plant. Miss Yallie Johnston visits Sara Johnston on West Park Avenue. The King family visits Bloomfield White for weekend. Ladies Aid Society plans Christmas gift baskets with doorstep calls before Christmas. Orchestra practice Friday at the school. no moving pictures that evening. Mrs Harry G VanNote visits grandmother Mrs Elizabeth Gorton in New York who is in heart trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney J. Cook
Monmouth Road
Harry G. VanNote
West Park Avenue
Trenton
J. W. Smith
Deal Boulevard
Brooklyn
Laura Slocum
Liebman
Lewis E. Wootley
New York
Lewis Harvey
West Parks Avenue
Henry Y. Johnston
Yallie Johnston
Eatontown
Sara Johnston
James King
Irene
Lewis Street
Bloomfield White
Lake Street
Ladies’ Aid Society
Elizabeth Gorton
Wisdom of the Ancients Adage Recalled in Verse
A brief aphorism cites Cervantes on women's advice and wisdom, noting that few women offer guidance yet those who ignore it are unwise. The quaint line reflects a light, period-appropriate quotation typical of a small item in a historical newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cervantes
German Raid Sparks Sinking of Three Warships
Reports from the front detail German raids along the coast and in the Falklands theater. The British fleet scuttled the German battle line at the Falklands, sinking the Scharnhorst and Gneisenau, with Leipzig and Nuremberg also lost. British losses were eight killed and four wounded. 99 German sailors were saved from the sinking ships. Other dispatches claim Austrian prisoners and shifts in Polish and Russian positions as fighting intensifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Poland
Perograd
Vistula
Sowiez
Galicia
Germany
Berlin
the Hague
Scarborough
Hartlepool
Whitby
Buenos Ayres
Falkland Islands
Orisa
Punta Arenas
Cornwall
Invincible
Robbinson Crusoe
Falklands
Don Spee
Scharnhorst
von Spee
Gneisenau
Leipzig
Nurnburg
Dresden
Glasgow
Sher
Nurnberg
Carnarvan
London
Silesia
Posen
War Office
Niewport
Zillebeke
LaBasee
Siliisla
Eng
German warships bombard town with spy aid suspected
Mysterious flashlights signaling were seen Tuesday night before a German bombardment, raising suspicions of spy assistance directing fire on the town. Estimated damage runs to about $200,000.
Relief Committee Aids Belgian Sufferers in Long Branch
The Long Branch Relief Committee continues its drive aiding Belgians and wounded soldiers. Boxes sent to the Belgian Consul and Red Bank Red Cross auxiliary include caps, undergarments, shawls, pajamas, sweaters, scarves, cigarettes, and pencils. The Sunshine Club under Miss Emily Maps provides bandages with donations from Mr. Steinbach and Mr. Goldstein. An auction club sacrificed prizes to benefit the Belgians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch Relief Committee
Jones
Red Bank
Red Cross
John Emmons
Goldstein
Informal Hartford Restaurant Opening Tales of Transformation
Hartford proprietor Frank DeLisa completed alterations to the building on Broadway and held an informal opening. The second floor now offers four private dining suites with silk curtains and distinct color schemes while the third floor provides modern sleeping accommodations. Entertainment featured Stanley and Stanley and others as covers were laid for sixty guests with a Malian influenced menu. A corps of waiters served the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank DeLisa
Hartford
Broadway
Mr. DeLisa
Mulligan & Brazo
Joseph Goldstein
DeLisa
Stanley
George Daly
Prof McCarthy
Armed bandit robs bank in daylight in Cincinnati
An armed bandit held up Provident Savings Bank branch manager Edward Hughes at Bleath street and Freeman avenue and escaped with $8,000 in broad daylight. Shots were exchanged but no injuries reported. Also, the Men's League of the First Baptist Church Red Bank plans an oyster supper tonight in the church lecture room from five to eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Edward Hughes
Provident Savings Bank and Trust Company
Bleath Street
Freeman Avenue
Hughes
Men's League of the First Baptist Church
Red Bank
Weather Outlook for Long Branch and Vicinity
United States Weather Bureau reports fall tonight and Friday show little temperature change. Light to moderate variable winds prevail in Long Branch and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnited
States Weather Bureau
North Broadway
Long Branch
N. J
Storm damage repairs planned for edge of Ocean Ave area
City officials estimate storm damage may reach 30000 with bulkheads and jetties failing. Plans call for rebuilding sections along Avery Avenue and West End, extending protection 80 feet at pavilion, 40 feet along Brighton, and 400 feet of jetties. Seaside front upgrades include extending four 20 year old jetties and reinforcing Sea View to Camper and West Beach areas. City Engineer Wo Seaman and James Nugent urge repairs at foot of Ocean Avenue and Avery Place. Nugent notes damage to bathhouses and cites C T Zimmerman contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery Avenue
West End
Brighton Avenue
Sea View Avenue
Camper Avenue
West Baa
West End Avenue
Awespecuuney
T Wo Seaman
James R. Nugent
Newark
Ocean Avenue
Avery Place
C. T. Zimmerman
Cleary Murder Trial Opens in New City
William V. Cleary former clerk of Haverstraw N Y appeared in court for the murder trial of Eugene Newman eighteen year old son in law of a few hours Anna Cleary Newman widow was not present Justice Morschauser said the case should close by Saturday night
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New City
N. Y
William V. Cleary
Haverstraw
Eugene Newman
Anna Cleary Newman
Joseph Morschauser
Decision on R. R. Service Is Promised Soon
City Commission transacted routine business including water turn-on in the Public Market, a freeze-up, and repairs needed on the North Long Branch pavilion platform. Communications from Monmouth County Freeholders and the Public Utility Commission were discussed, with a decision on rail service and road and street crossing improvements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
Fleck
North Long Branch
Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders
Public Utility Commission
Monmouth County Electric Company
Woolley
Deal
Scouts Minstrel Show a Pleasing Success
The West Long Branch Boy Scouts presented a minstrel show and drill at the church hall last night with roaring success and numerous encores. Dr Whitton urged the boys in a congratulatory talk. James M Austin, a former Belmon t avenue grocer, died in Orange Memorial Hospital of pneumonia, aged 31, leaving a widow. Funeral from Morris chapel tomorrow at 2 PM, burial at White Ridge cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Long
James M. Austin
Belmont Avenue
Orange Memoris Hospital
Wm. HW. Morris
Orange
Mr. Austin
West Indies
Morris Chapel
Broadway
White Ridge Cemetery
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Grareutes and Trust Co
Charles A
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Little
Rosenberg
Pottsville
Oakhurst News
Third Avenue
United
Mort V. Pach’s
Broad and
Mechanic Streets
United Branda
Relief Committee
Auto Bandit
Men's League
The
Daily Record
Cleary
Bey
Counfe Spashore
MACY
Macy Booth
Hudson Terminal
Grand Concourse
Macy's
Paris
Yan
Pam
Fox
Ape
Mackinaws
Norfolk
Rea
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