Preliminary naturalization exams in Asbury Park charm crowd
Fourteen applicants from Monmouth County faced a preliminary naturalization examination Thursday afternoon in the Asbury Park council chamber. John A. Nash of the Philadelphia naturalization office led the session, with final exams due in Freehold within 90 days. Participants included Russians, Germans, Italians, and English residents such as Harry Grobstein, Max Waldman, Oscar Miller, Johann Kienschmidt, Joseph Fetta, Arnold Briggs, Joseph Lipack, Giuseppe Rizzo, Marco di Fiore, Thomas Brock, Johann Wilke, Luigi Mazzucca, and Luigi Blum, all in trades from Asbury Park, Fair Haven, Long Branch, Red Bank, Belmar, Belford, and Bradley Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth County
Asbury Park Council Chamber
John A. Nash
Philadelphia
United States Naturalization Service
Department of Commerce and Labor
Naturalization Service
Russia
Harry Grobstein
Asbury Park
Max Waldman
Oscar Miller
Johann August Louis Kienschmidt
Fair Haven
Joseph Fetta
Long Branch
Arnold Briggs
Bradley Beach
Joseph Lipack
Red Bank
Guiseppe Rizzo
Belmar
Marco di Fiore
Henry Koenig
Belford
Thomas Brock
Villa Park
Johann Ernest Max Wilke
Luigi Mazzucca
Jacob Albert Blum
Ivins Wins C A James Trophy at Red Bank Trapshoot
Albert L Ivins Red Bank assessor and Riverside Gun Club president won the Clinton R James Trophy by a slim margin. His total score 891 led We ward Von Kattengill and Alexander Dre Cooper among others. Prizes included a gold watch and several gold pieces, with turkeys awarded to top shooters and professionals contesting for turkey prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Gun Club
Red Bank
Blue Rock
Albert L. Ivins
Clinton R. James
Ivins
Weward von Kattengill
Messrs. Ivins
von Kattengill
Turkey
H. Stevens
Roselle Park
Neal Apgar
Plainfield
Cav! von Lengerke
West Hoboken
Wilson and Bryan confer but cabinet offer isn’t made
State House, Trenton, Dec. 21. Colonel William J. Bryan met with Governor Wilson at the State House for a lengthy conference after arriving from Philadelphia. They discussed party policies and the national platform without reaching any cabinet decisions. Bryan declined to discuss the interview or specific legislation. the Governor likewise avoided cabinet particulars. Bryan plans to attend the March 4 inaugural and denied plans to open Washington offices near the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Trenton
William J. Bryan
Baltimore
Woodrow Wilson
Col. Bryan
Philadelphia
Wilson
Sterling
Washington
Henry Watterson
Kentucky
England
Col
Bryan
Watterson
White House
Five dollars gold prize for best kept firehouse
Engineer Thomas F. Gaskill of the Oceanic Fire Engine Company won a Christmas gift of five five dollar gold pieces from City Commissioner Thomas V. Arrowsmith for having the best kept firehouse in the city. Gaskill has served since 1888 and will discuss the honor at the company’s annual meeting next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Gaskill
Oceanic Fire Engine Company
Thomas V. Arrowsmith
Public Safety Department
Arrowsmith
Atlantics
Phil Dalys
Engineer Gaskill
Gaskill
Thomas Dodson Miller
Christmas rush at post office grows with extra staff
The Christmas rush at the post office expands as two clerks and two carriers assist the main office. Names listed include John Russell Errickson Walter Woolley Arthur Van Derveer and William A Bricton with L Henry Cobb returning to work. Penny stamps sales brisk and heavier workloads for registers and money orders. Also notes a death in Highlands Frederick C Murr aged 40. Burial planned with funeral director Charles F Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Russell Errickson
Walter Woolley
Arthur van Derveer
William A. Bricton
L. Henry Cobb
Register and Money Order
Christmas Treat Plans by City Ladies Society
Arrangements for a two o'clock Monday Christmas treat for the city’s poor children were completed by the Society for the Improvement of the Poor. The Grand Theatre will host decorations, a tree, and gifts with Santa Claus on the balcony. Eight hundred children are expected, plus outdoor aid with clothing, fuel, and provisions. Donations are welcomed to Rev. Dr. Lovell or the auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For the Improvement of
Grand Theatre
Broadway
Santa Claus
Daily Record
John G. Lovell
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Miss Hulu
James Niles
Jimmy
Brownie Club
Richard Deeves Critically Ill After Appendicitis Operation
Richard Deeves, president of the Long Branch Property Holders' Association, owner of a country estate at the corner of Norwood and Canar avenues, lies critically ill at Roosevelt Hospital New York following an early week appendicitis operation. Relatives and friends are alarmed by his condition. Deeves, who married last spring in Newark, has long been a prominent local figure and recently succeeded P Sanford Rosa as head of the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Deeves
Long Branch
Prosperous Year for New Jersey State Treasury
New Jersey fiscal year ending October 31 1912 reports total receipts of 9 657 366 11 and disbursements of 7 696 475 11 leaving a state treasury balance of 12 967 147 31. Net state balance after adjustments stands at 2 443 001 09 with school funds posting a distinct balance. state school fund receipts 5 526 220 09 disbursed to districts. Total funds received by State Treasurer Voorhees for the year from all sources 22 741 988 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
New Jersey
Voorhees
Greenpoint Masons Honor Mr Palmer at Funeral
Brooklyn and Long Branch Masons attended the funeral of ex Controller George W Palmer at his Oakwood avenue home and laid evergreen on his grave at Glenwood cemetery. Greenpoint Lodge No 403 FL and A M led the service with many lodges and chapters represented. Rev Victor J Blekkink preached and Worshipful Master Walden led Masonic rites. Captain Nelson Lockwood and wife plan a Brooklynhome winter stay after a season near the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Long Branch Masons
George W. Palmer
Oakwood
Glenwood
Greenpoint
Palmer
Astaire Chapter
St. Elmo Commandery
Kk. T
Kiemer Temple
Mystic Shrine
Victor J, Blekkink
First Reformed Church
Glenwood Cemetery
Walden
Greenpoint Lodge
Mr. Palmer
Lockwoods
Brookly
Nelson Lockwood
Galilee
New York
Former Tengher Durnell Dies at Monmouth Hospital
Mrs Margretta Jones Durnell widow of J Frank Durnell died at Monmouth Memorial Hospital at noon after four weeks as patient. Born in this city she was daughter of Elizabeth and the late James Jones. She taught school after graduating from State Normal School at Trenton and last taught at Branchport. Survived by two sons Valjean and Sterling, a mother and a brother and sister William J Jones and Mrs Fred Gifford. Funeral at Elizabeth Jones residence Broadway 11 Tuesday morning. Interment Glenwood Cemetery under William H Morris Jr. funeral director. Special feature reels at Parker's tonight. Advertisements note 1000 Dolls half price at Dry Goods Store Red Bank. Open till 10 tonight. Souvenirs free to customers. 208if
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margretta (Jones) Durnell
J. Frank Durnell
Monmouth Memorial Hospital
Elizabeth
James Jones
State Normal School
Trenton
Branchport School
Valjean
Stering
Slster
William J. Jones
Rockwell Avenue
Fred Gifford
Elizabeth Jones
Broadway
William H. Morris, Jr
Glenwood Cemetery
Birthdays and Business Bosses in Lively Crowds
Harry Hoyt Good son of former Park Commissioner Brent Good celebrated his fortieth birthday with two gatherings in New York. At Carter Medicine Co building 40 Murray Street fifty or more staff showered him with flowers and gifts before a Long Branch visit. A birthday dinner at the Good home extended past midnight. Also noted are oblique mentions of Dr Abbott J. Kittredge’s death and local entertainment ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter Medicine Company
Harry Hoyt Good
Brent Good
Morris Avenue
Carter Medicine Co
Murray Street
New York
Mr. Good
Long Branch
Harry
Good Home
Clark
WIFE EXPIRES IN ARMS OF HUSBAND IN 65th YEAR
Mrs Matilda Morris 65 died suddenly at her home after health decline. Husband Thomas Morris found her fatally. three children and siblings survive. Funeral arrangements pending with John G Sexton in charge. Also Elizabeth Kelso dies at 83 at daughter’s home. services Tuesday at 1 50 pm at Simpson M B Church West Long Branch cemetery to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Morris
Thomas Morris
Hdwards Avenue
Morris
William
Harriet Simpson
Glendola N. J
Thomas
City
New Roechie
Harriett Cooper
Ridgewood
Rebecca Stillwell
Brooklyn
Magaret Chamberlain
Dover
James Simpson
Hamilton
John G. Sexton
Kelso
Elizabeth Kelso
William J. Kelso
Oscar Smith
South Fifth Avenue
John and
Mary Smith
Fair Haven
Comig
Lone ‘Ranch
Julia Minton
Della Parker
Lloyd Parker
Alfonso Dare
Simpson M. B
William H. Morris, Jr
West Long Branch
Long Branch
Simpson Church
Santa's Surprise Cantata At First Presbyterian Monday
The Christmas cantata Santa's Surprise will be presented by the First Presbyterian Sunday School Monday evening at 7 45. The cast includes Santa Claus Charles Ray Besule Beatrice Rue Lucy Hagel Pierson Maud Hazel Van Dyke Tom Herman Boyers Ned Robert Sinclair Jack Thurlow West Captain Bob Helen Van Dyke Bashful Sammy Warren MacKenzie Sailor Chorus etc. The program lists multiple named roles and choruses with a full pageant cast and the ad notes Gibson line of Calendars at Dudley's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian
Santa Claus
Charles Ray
Besule
Beatrice Rue
Lucy
Hagel Pierson
Maud
Hazel van Dyke
Tom
Herman Boyers
Ned
Robert Sinclair
Jack
Thurlow West
Captain Bob
Helen van Dyke
Bashful Sammy
Warren MaeKen
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Edward M. Gooper
W. Posten
Jacob Wyckoff
Alexander D. Cooper
Capt Throckmorton
Mell Jobsson
John
Steinbach
Mabel Glere
Hickey
Buffalo
J. Frank Hickey
Josephs
Brown
Supreme Court
J. R. Kelsey
Wiliam Bodine
High Street
Westwood Avenue
Parker
Moving Pictures
Pogson
Imperial Hotel
Gardner
Browne
Salmne
Wild Duck
Henry Fritters
Tag Vertizement
Parker's
Hansen Pfeffer
Kartoffel Kloesse
Dudley's
Oceanic
Public Safety Head
Highlands
Frederick C. Murr
Miller Street
Charles F. Morris
Joseph Hirschfeld & Son
Richard Deeved
Norwood
Cedar Avenues
Roosevelt Hospital
State Treasury OF
Greenpoint Masons
Tengher
Aospital
Joseph Salt
Harry Good
Abbott E. Kittredge
Abbott J. Kittredge
D. D
Monmouth Beach
Madison Avenue Reformed Church
Kittredge
Sea Bright Presbyterian Church
Empire Theatre
Monmouth Street
Hassen Pfeffer and
Kartoffel Rtoesne
RA Way
The
First Presbyterian Church
Zie
Sailor
Holly Gitting
Dora Evana
Helen van Dusen
Maud Boger
Adaline Chapman
Grace Loveless
Madge Morton
Anna Foster
Ethel Zigentifiss
Edith Piercon
Dollie Girla
Doris Emmons
Margaret Phelan
Helen Benedict
Edna Chapman
Madeline Wright
Lilian Boger
Augusta van Pelt
Buccaneer
Robert Eldredge
Benjamin P. Morris
Warren MacKenzie
Ernest Pierson
Joseph Young
Leonard van Dyke
Bipié Atchley
Elsie van Dyke
Helen Zigenfaas
Elva Morton
Ethel van Sickles
Bessie Schwartz
Elizabeth Pomyea
Sarah, van Pelt
Ichla Boys
Frank Moftoh
Peter Frosier
Charles Zigenfuss
Lehman Cranmer
Russell van Brunt Thomas Roger
Samuel van Dyke
Richard Chambers
Ruth van Dusen
Marian Bell
Margaret Haley
Marian Calking
A van Pelt
Ruth Rogers
Mabel van Pelt
Addie Layton
Alice Frame
Jack Frost
Francis Ringleben
Harold Boger
Christian Schwartz
Gibson
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