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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1910
Page
3
A collage from Youth’s Companion entries moves through anagrams enigmas and a riddle about parts forming a word. It includes playful lines about dancing paying a price and a young man from upstate towns describing New York scenes after a visit.
Puzzle item list titled No 1183 and 1188 presents fractional riddles and wordplay. It describes solving methods using fractions of words and letters, claiming a figure on discovery bent who began with royal consent.
A catalog of puzzle numbers with clues on beheadings and curtailments, charades, transpositions, hidden countries, a puzzle picture and a homonym item. Entries include Beheadings and Curtailings, Charade Air aeroplane, Hidden Countries Siam Denmark Cuba Germany Norway Canada Arabia Japan Spain, Santa Claus, and Ann drew adie a See.
A devotional study notes Solomon's rise and fall and Jeroboam's revolt. It traces divine mercy and judgment, Solomon's wives turning his heart, and the split of Israel under Rehoboam. The lesson emphasizes God directing events, the temple's role, and heed to old versus new counsel.
Thomas B Showler, founder of the Goldstein Department Store at Liberty and Broadway, died Sunday at 416 Brighton Ave in his eightieth year after years of ill health including a stroke and nervous breakdown. Born August 24, 1831 in New York, he operated multiple stores in Long Branch and the city. He married Annie Cornelia. five children were born, four survive: William Harry and Alfred Showler, plus Mrs. Showler. His widow resides with her mother at the Brighton Avenue home. one sister Mrs. Snedeker lives in New York.
Mae Patterson wed J Harvey Arnold a Princeton university paper printer on Christmas Day at one. Rev Dr William B Mattegon performed the ceremony with holly decor. Attendants Miss May Goody and Mr McBride. The couple planned to reside in Princeton.
Henry Thomas, a biblical student described as colored, began a spree Monday night by pushing his knee through a plate glass show window at Philip Schmidt's butcher shop. He roamed up Broadway until eleven, was stopped by Patrolman Errickson, and jailed after claiming he was not drunk. Recorder Schoeniein sentenced him to sixty days in county jail.
Members of the Long Branch Gun Club held an allay shoot on Oakwood avenue grounds on Monday. Morning events featured sweepstakes matches with several trophies awarded. The afternoon portion included day sports ending with sweeps. Edward Everett was high point in the club shoot.
Chattle won its second season basketball game by routing the Long Branch Cycle Club 44 to 28. Morris scored early on, followed by Johnson and Brazo as Chattle built a large first half lead. Heiles of the Cycle kept pace briefly, but Chattle dominated from start to finish with steady scoring and strong defense.
A coal wagon driven by Fred Cash was rear ended on Liberty Street near Second Avenue last Friday. The horse suffered leg injuries and Cash is recovering at home with a week of layoff ahead. Van Note Coal Company will pursue the responsible driver.
An impressive service at the First Church Red Bank baptized ten new members during evangelistic meetings led by Rev. BH Matteson pastor. The event followed by a separate note on a fire alarm affecting local area and emergency response.
The Red Bank First Baptist Church Sunday School held its annual Christmas entertainment on Monday in the church auditorium. The event featured decorations, a choir under Professor H. K. Allstrom, and a program with songs and costumed numbers. John W. Tilton of Holmdel died Sunday of Bright's disease aged 46, leaving a widowed mother. Interment was in Holmdel Cemetery.
Mrs Bella Zellis and her mother Mrs Josephine Harriman were found dead in their home at 26 Central Avenue. The report notes possible suicide or accidental death tied to estate troubles in Bafavenur Highlands. Also, the Y M C A basketball team from Asbury Park defeated the Nationals 51 to 18 in a scheduled game with West Point Five.
Arioch Lodge No 77 L 0 G FP at Odd Fellows Hall elected officers for the coming term. The noble grand was chosen, with the rest of the slate including other lodge posts.
A historical notice enumerates fire alarm box locations at multiple intersections and avenues including Franklin Second, South Bath Second, Brighton Cedar Crossing, Park Norwood, Norwood opposite Campbell, Westwood Brighton, Guire’s Feed Store Brighton, Bath Prospect, Morris Prospect, Long Branch Station, Washington Lafayette, West Street Columbus, Sea View Fay, and related entries with partial unclear text remaining.
City court heard the Columbia Hotel fire case Wednesday. Fire Chief C P Saifel testified the hose damage occurred as a car struck a damaged hose location. witnesses described the incident and the city may seek reimbursement for damages.
The fragmentary note mentions Deputy Grand George Bacon with unclear context. No full event or action is identifiable from the readable text. Further details are needed to produce a complete card.
Y M C A for Manasquan progresses as locals express interest in establishing a new movement. The organization is nearing completion with excitement over the potential community facility.
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