Lakewood Seacoast Co Buys Point Pleasant Traction
Point Pleasant reports the sale of the Point Pleasant Traction Company's line to Lakewood Seacoast Railway. James H. Butcher of Ardena, president, says a trans State trolley system is planned with $1.25 million available for construction and rolling stock. Plans call for three powerhouses and expansion toward Mantoloking Lavalette and Seaside Park, with work to start after Vandergrift Engineering completes current Lancaster project.
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Point Pleasant
Vandergrift Engineering Company
New York
Lancaster
Penn
Joseph Vandergrift
New Road Promoter's Son Tied to Local Trolley Group
Harry Dutcher identified as son of the road promoter and linked with Mr. Butcher in the trolley company alongside former State Senator George Smith Charles La Compt Nicholas McDonald and Harry Terwil liger of Lakewood Thomas A. Allen of Trenton and A. O. Havens of this place Advertise in the Daily Record.
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Harry Dutcher
New Road
Butcher
George Smith
Charles la Compt
Nicholas McDonald
Harry Terwilliger
Lakewood
Thomas A. Allen
Trenton
Oldest Resident IO Dead At a Long Branch Debates and Local Politics
An obituary sketch recalls Edward I Pitcher of Long Branch as an early school debate participant and trustee candidate who helped build a new school house and hire first teachers. It notes his constitutional views, opposition to Congressional overreach, and long walks to stay active before his passing. He was the 14th oldest member of the Hantontown Second Adventist Church and longtime church worker.
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Welch
Edward I. Pitcher
Long Branch
James P. Welling
United States
Congress
Supreme Court
Assembly
Justice of the Peace
Mr. Welch
Oceanport
Hatontown
Allied Air Raid Fails Over Brussels Airdrome
Allied report details a French or British aviator attempting to drop bombs on a German airfield near Etterbeek Brussels Sunday. German anti aircraft fire forced retreat with no damage to the target reported.
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Brussels
Amsterdam
London
Dee
Etterbeek
Tenor Solo by E Thurston Blaisdell at Simpson Christmas
A tenor solo by E Thurston Blaisdell added to Simpson Memorial Church Christmas program drew praise from a large audience. Prof. J Pitman West accompanied on the pipe organ and the choir selections pleased the crowd.
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E. Thurston Blaisdell
Simpson
Simpson Memorial M, Kk
J. Pitman West
London Exchange May Reopen New York Plan Reported
London exchange may reopen January 4 under strict regulations, report says circulating in Stock Exchange circles.
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London Exchange
New York
Stock Exchange
Toy Prices Dropping Across Dolls and Games Sale
A local toy sale advertises dolls go carts priced 25c to 5.98, Shoo Flies 98c to 1.98, sleds and sleighs 25c to 4.98, picture blocks 25c to 1.98, horsehide horses 50c to 3.50, wash sets 25c to 1.98, dinner sets 25c to 2.98, steam toy steamboats 1.50 to 3.98, color boxes 25c to .98, plus hundreds of other toy items with prices 25c to 15.00. It urges immediate purchase as stock won’t last.
Practical Gift-Things in Women’s Ready-to-Wear Section
Random gift items feature silk petticoats in holiday boxes priced from 1.98 to 5.00, including No-Fit silk styles and satin fits. Also offered are all-silk Jersey Nu-Fit petticoats at 3.98, washable women’s dresses in holiday boxes from 1.00 to 1.50, stout dresses up to 1.25, and a sale of all women’s furs, coats, and children’s fur sets.
Specially Selected Gift Sets and Hosiery Prices
Hosiery and accessories offered in varied sets and individual items with prices from 10 to 9.50 dollars. Includes hose, supporters and tie, handkerchiefs, gloves, mufflers, bath robes, belts, and related gifts priced at 50c to 9.50 per item. Targeted sale indicates promotional bundles for men and women.
Mens Section Neckties and Accessories Price List
The list details prices for men’s items including neckties 25c to 50c, cuff links 28c to 2.00, cardigan jackets 3.00 to 4.00, caps 50c to 5.00, dress shirts 50c to 5.00, nightrobes 50c to 1.00, pajamas 1.00 to 1.50, tie clasps 25c to 50c, and umbrellas from 1.00 to 5.00.
Practical Gift Suggestions in Holiday Boxes
A catalog of affordable women and infant apparel and accessories offered in festive boxes. Corset covers to $1.00, white gowns up to $3.00, underskirts from 79c to 3.00, muslin combinations 1 50 to 3 50, infants sets 98c to 1 75, children's toques 25c to 98c, fancy scarfs 39c to 3 50, baby caps 25c to 3.00, and doilies 25c to 2 75.
Ideal Xmas Gifts for Her Majesty The Long Branch Woman
Silk hose offered in all colors from 79c to 1.98 with several price points. Umbrellas priced from 1.00 to 6.00 and hand bags in multiple new cre ations with 0.98 to 5.98 ranges. Infants novelties and novelty sets priced 25c to 1.00 and knits sacques at 1.00 to 2.00.
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Long Branch
Here Are a Few Suitable Gifts Prices Are Right
Women's short flannel kimonas priced at 1.00 to 1.25. Long flannel kimonas from 1.25 to 2.50. New lingerie waists 1.25 to 2.98. Crepe de Chine waists 2.25 to 5.98. China and indestructible dolls priced 0.50 to 9.50.
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China
Practical and Appreciable Gifts In Nation Section
Christmas novelties in silver and ivory range from 25¢ to 8.00. New Xmas jewelry includes pins brooches bracelets mesh bags vanity bags 25c to 8.98. Perfumes Colgate’s Djer-Kise Hudnut Mary Garden Rogers and Gallet 25c to 5.00. Stationery boxes 25c to 1.50. Ivory brush sets 1.98 to 4.98. Manicuring sets 1.50 to 2.98. Handkerchiefs 5c to 50c. Gloves 1.00 and 1.50. Books for children 10c and 26c. Children’s hair ribbons 19c and 25c.
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Colgate
Djer-Kise
Hudnut
Mary Garden
Rogers and Gallet
Municipal Tree Plan Endorsed by Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber endorsed the Municipal Tree program to be carried out in the city on Christmas night. A ten member committee, with officers ex-officio, was named by President McFaddin to work with the ladies in charge. Members include Mayor Newcomb and several commissioners, Postmaster Slocum, George Poland, John Nelson, and Andrew Nelson.
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Chamber of Commerce
McFaddin
B. K. Newcomb
Frank L. Howland
Marshall Woolley
Geo. Darby
John G. Sexton
George W. Baxtery
K. L. Reynolds
Thomas L. Slocum
George E. Poland
Andrew E. Nelson
Matthes
John B. White
R. K. Reid
Consolidated Gags Company
New York and Long Branch
Living Tree
Long Branch
First Baptist Church
Arthur Bfull
Grammar School
Edwards’ Orchestra
Jury rules Stachano killed Sherlock in Holmdel
Coroner’s jury found John Sherlock died from a blunt instrument blow delivered by Edward Stachano at Holmdel. The inquest, led by Coroner George Woods, lasted minutes with widow Dr. Neafie and Detective Smith testifying. Crime wave in Chicago reports eleven holds ups and store raid as winter unemployment spikes crime activity.
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John Sherlock
Edward Stachano
Holmdel
George Woods
Charles F. Sexton
Neafie
Smith
Chicago
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