Puzzle Solve: Land of Puzzledom and a Three Sight Riddle
A fragmentary Victorian style note presents a complex charade about a “new and marvelous thing” with clues split into three sights. The text recalls a dramatic scene where an angry roar, a patient in bed, and a mislaid letter seek resolution, ending with a personal sign‑off from Philip H. Paine and a plea to return home to the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie
Chin A. Lee
Philippines
Philip
Paine
Christmas lesson on Luke two and divine timing
The text reviews Luke chapter two with focus on Jesus birth and the fullness of time. It notes Bethlehem lineage and prophecy fulfillment, the Roman decree, and the humble Nativity setting, then moves to Christ’s death and resurrection and the heavenly ministry to believers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shotter
Grat Cassar
Pierson
Christ Jesus
Nazareth
Judah
Bethlehem
Ruth
Naomi
Abel
Jacob
Mones
David
Heaven
Welcome Christmas Visitor and Cryptic Charades Game
A disjointed excerpt describes a painterly welcome visitor and a farmer's daughter with odd dialogue about romantic objects. It then shifts to mention a logician Chaldean and a noted English axiom, followed by a series of puzzle items and word teasers including hidden dairy products and reversal clues.
Tribute to Squire Edward L. Pitcher at Asbury Park funeral
Funeral services for Edward L. Pitcher, died last Friday at Buttonwood Avenue home, were held Monday at St James Episcopal Church Asbury Park with Rev Nash officiating. Delegation from Simopides Court Tribe of Ben Hur attended as pallbearers. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery under W H Morris Jr. Funeral Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mmonides
Ben Hur
Asbury Park
Squire Edward
L. Pitcher
Buttonwood Avenue
St. James
Episcopal Church
Briggs Nash
Simopides
Tribe of
Jesus
Dédy
Greenlawn Cemetery
W. H. Morris, Jr
Missing man Thomas moved to hospital in critical condition
Reported starving and kept in filthy surroundings, Thomas moved from a shanty at Tenth and Union to Monmouth Memorial Hospital Long Branch where doctors list him in critical condition. Relatives know little of his history and he is a well known figure in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benumber
Thomas
Monmouth Memorial Hospital
Long Branch
Tenth and
Union Avenues
Bradley Park
Reception to New Governor in Woman's Club Delayed
State wide interest centers on a January 4 reception in the Woman's Club to honor Governor and Mrs. Fort and Dr. Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. The social event, unprecedented in the state, will be formal and exclusive, with invitations issued for a social function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Oreast
Fort
Woodrow. Wilson
Anong DR
Etree Encouaterite
Davisted
Arthur Wonks
New York and Long Branch Railroad Leaders Dine and Tour
A New York and Long Branch Railroad party, led by L. W. Berry, attended a complimentary dinner at Little Hungary in New York. They then visited Procter’s theatre, rode the theatre train home, and toured the Hotel Astor by automobile. Attendees included W. G. Bes ory, C. D. McFaddin, P. Hall Packer, and C. L. Béwards, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Besory
W. C
R.R
C. D. McFaddin
York@ Long
Rallyoud
P. Hall Packer
Sea Bright
Charlies L. Béwards
Long
Iroquois Club Names New Officers in Local Election
Members of the Iroquois Social Club have elected officers for the ensuing year with Joséph Young as president James White as vice president Charles Dorsett as secretary Benjamin Jennings as treasurer and William among the trustees in a local community update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iroquoie Club
Iroquois Social Club
Joséph Young
James White
Charles Dorsett
Benjamin Jennings
Wiliam
Grace Bold Grace Regent Sold to T Elwood Snyder
A mare named Grace Bold sold on Friday to T Elwood Snyder of Eatontown. The record notes Grace Regent and 5 Spe Gop lineage with a few unspecified issues on Grapper Breet Street.
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Grace Bold
Grace Regent
Fridsy
T. Elwood Snyder
Eatontown
Grapper Breet
Freehold Delighted at Elks Minstrels Show
The Elks Lodge 742 minstrel troupe in Freehold staged their third annual vaudeville at the Lyceum on Thursday evening and again Friday night winning strong audience praise. The performers, in grease paint, arrived at the American Hotel for supper before returning to the revue. The show featured clear, neat appearances by vocalists and a capable amateur cast with notable stage presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Long Bratch Lodge
Lyceum
C. R. BR
Freehold
American
litQe Theatre
Eral &Police
Black Ice
Fined for Fishing With Purse Net at Beach Haven
Andrew J. Applegate of Sea Bright faced a $200 fine plus costs after pleading partly guilty to using a purse net. Special game warden Anton J. Rider reported the incident at Beach Haven last year. The case was heard by Justice J. Henry Schoenlein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Applegate
Sea Bright
J. Henry Schoenlein Wi
Beach Ha
Anton J. Rider
Tuckettom
Applegate
Monmouth Bowling Club Defeats Century at Keyport
The Monmouth team led by Esperon and Jorg Branch defeated Century Athletic Club in straight games at Brunswick Bowling Parlors Keyport on Monday night. Century largely underperformed with Ackoraon the sole bright spot, and a return match is likely in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ek Long Branch
Keyporters
Monmouth Bowling Club
Esperon
J Org Branch
Century Athletic Club
Brunswick
Keyport
Ackoraon
Tle «Ores
Middletown Township Officer Arrested for False Pretenses
A Middletown township lawman was arrested on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses at a Bank. He was granted 2 bearing Tuesday and, in default of bail, sent to Freehold to await grand jury action Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Township
Freehold
Port Monmouth Widow Heroic Fall Follows Funeral Plan
Mrs. Margaret Finch widow of the late State Willthgo Fitts of Port Monmouth is noted in connection with a bad fall surrounding the funeral arrangements for Patrick Lawley. George King, Bures, Charlie Burns, and Frank served as bearers.
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Margaret Finch
Willthgo Fitts
Port “Monmouth
Wr. Lawley
Patrick Lawley
George King
Bures
Chartee Burns
Frank
Location Of Fire Alarm Boxes Listed In City
Public notice catalogs fire alarm boxes with cross streets and landmarks including Franklin and Second Avenues at box 16 and South Bath and Second Avenues at box 5. It lists Elberon Hotel Ocean Avenue Elberon box 14 Elberon Station N Y L B R box 15 and others along Park Norwood Brighton and Branchport avenues with cross streets and nearby businesses. The entry notes a general alarm tap at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin and
Second Avenues
Bath
Elberon Hotel
Ocean Avenue
Elberon
Elberon Station
N. Y
Park
Norwood Avenues
Norwood Avenue
Campbell Avenue
Westwood
Brighton Avenues
Guire'’s
Brighton Avenue
Bath Ave
Prospect Street
Branchport Ave
Cloughly, Nicholl & Go
S Lumber
Washington and
Lafayette Streets
Branchport Avenue
Bennett's Grocery
Joline
Edwards Avenues
Sixth Avenue
Halburton Street
North Long Branch
Oliver Byron
Qpenthem Lsne Rene Tn
Inguiabed
Death of Mrs. William Finn at Port in 73rd year
Mrs. William Finn nee Mullen of Port died at her home from apoplexy in her 73rd year. She married John Langan after 1866. widow of the late Lawrence Finn who died eight years ago. Survived by Mrs. John Murphy of Port Monmouth and others. Her son Lawrence Finn previously worked in New York. Local notes mention Cracks and the L B Cycle Club with Grammar School Association events and a small admission fee.
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Ate William Finn
Port
Finn
Mullen
Ben Fin Sestand
Eae Teal SY
John H. Murphy
Port Monmouth
Lawrence Finn
New York
Baptist Bowlers Triumph at Brat Game Bowls
The Brat bowling team won two of three matches at the M C A alleys by 142 pins in the first, 36 pins in the second, and 45 pins in the final. Scores are listed as readable fragments.
Snow Quality Noted Despite Poor Conditions
A fragment notes the snow is fair only because of its snow cover, indicating limited quality and conditions.
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. M. Stearns
Gertrude
Nai SC
Mildred MM
Katherine Kate
Emmaline Em
Squire Pitcher
Wilsen
H. Burt
First Baptist Church
Burr
Liscroft
ELAS
MacDaniel Pennington
Tures
Monmouth
Monmouths
Bowers
Kits
Pere
Brig Welle
Armstrong
Ies Costa
Hetrick
Pues
Cracks
L. B
Grammar School Association
Baptist
James Bray
Long Branch Building Directory
Wm. Curr
Alex, P. Paul
Curr & CO
Desler
Broadway
White & Coywe
Werk
FTN Avenue
Jeremy
Hughes
Fronti
Bisek
Daga
Leng Gresek
Adi
Regoee
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