Long Branch seen through visitors eyes this holiday season
California resident John W. Liu keeps in touch with Long Branch as winter thoughts turn to a year round seaside. The piece notes actors and entertainers like Mr Dunn and Oliver Byron sing the town’s praises while bath avenue lights glow for Christmas. Former Park Commissioner George L. Crum visits New York and longs for year round Long Branch.
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John W. Lu i
California
Long Branch
Mr Dunn
Actors’ Row
Second Avenue
Henry W. Burke
Los Angeles
Dunn
Oliver Byron
George L. Crum
New York
Bath Avenue
Lodge of Sorrow Planned by Long Branch No 78
The article notes the death toll in Masonic circles this year with five lodge members fallen, two of whom served as masters. It mentions President Lane of California signing national bank bills, and reflects on memorial services held yearly by fraternities to honor loved ones. The piece foreshadows a lodge of sorrow event by Long Branch Lodge No 78 in the near future.
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Long Branch
Straus Santa Claus visit brightens West Long Branch estate
J. T. Straus and his wife hosted a Yuletide celebration at their Cedar Avenue estate. They distributed complete Christmas dinners, gave gold gifts to staff based on service, and provided presents for the children of employees, creating a joyful holiday at the Straits country home last Thursday.
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J. T. Straus
Cedar Avenue
West Long Branch
Santa Claus
Mrs. Straus
Straits! Country Home
Horgan Property Sold in Deal for 350000
The Horgan property on Deal Esplanade was sold yesterday to George B. Spearin a Jersey City contractor. The wrecked residence will be rebuilt and Spearin plans Deal as his permanent home. The property is valued at about 350000.
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Horgan
Deal
Deal Esplanade
George B. Spearin
Jersey City
Spearin
New York City School Maams Lure Cupid with Pay Rise
A principal notes higher salaries from 1850 to 2400 yearly for women teachers are attracting more suitors and increases in affectionate notices. The Daily Record advertises that advertising can pay.
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New York City
Ma’ams
Cupid
Belford P. O. A Elects Officers and Celebrations Planned
Belford P. O. 8 of A elects six month officers led by President Thomas Smith and Vice President George W. Luker. James Carter chairs the February 22 anniversary of the 158 founding as preparations begin. Meanwhile Elmer Willett reports a theft at Fruitvale Farm with nearly 100 pounds of meat stolen from the cellar.
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Washington Camp
P. O
of A
Belford
Thomas Smith
George W. Luker
Caled Tl. Post, Jr
Joseph EB. Carter
Charles H. Rutt, Sr
Lewis B. Richmond
Lester Walling
Claude Richmond
Charles H. Rutt, Jr
Robert Downes
Edward C. Thorne
James Carter
Red Bank Personal News Over Christmas Holiday Guests
Miss Helen Johnson of Vernon street Long Branch spent Christmas with her grandfather Andrew Purtell of Riverside avenue Red Bank. Mrs J S Clayton and two children Mamie and Eva visited their grandfather over the holidays. Mrs Frank F Krug and her daughter Mrs George VanHuel of West Long Branch were guests of Miss Purtell at Riverside avenue Red Bank on Saturday.
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Helen Johnson
Vernon Street
Long Branch
Andrew Purtell
Riverside Avenue
Red Bank
J. S. Clayton
Mamie
Eva
Frank F. Krug
George VanHuel
West Long Branch
Miss Purtell
Horse Kicks Port Monmouth Farmer in Peculiar Accident
Isadore Walling Sr. a Port Monmouth farmer, injured when his gray mare kicked him after he playfully shoved her away. The animal struck his right hand with its iron hoof, mashing two fingers and gashing the rest, leaving him bandaged and unable to handle a horse soon.
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Isadore Walling
Port Monmouth
Hig
Mr. Walling
Asbury Park Council Changes Before New Organization
In Asbury Park the final shifting of city council members occurred last night as Assemblyman-elect William Winans vacated his chair. J Otto Rhome will remain president, with Dr. Frederick F. Coleman as finance chairman. J A Patterson to replace James D Carter as city solicitor. office of city engineer to be abolished and replaced by water and street superintendents. The new council includes four Democrats, one Republican and two Progressives. Mayor-elect William A Berry is a Progressive. Bardino Arrested For Picking Over Garbage. An Italian man was arrested for rifling bottles from curbside cans in Red Bank occupation of garbage contractor Frank C. Fielder. He faced potential jail if arrested again.
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Asbury Park
William Winans
J. Otto Rhome
Winans
Rhome
Frederick F. Coleman
A. Patterson
James D. Carton
James Herbert
Roland Bennett
William A. Berry
Biela Bardano
Frank C. Fielder
Red Bank
Bardino
Badaau
Funeral Held for Frank Chance in Eatontown Trolley Circles
The funeral for Frank Chance, a noted figure in trolley circles, was held yesterday afternoon from his Eatontown home and at the Eatontown Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev. Charles F. Garrison officiating. Attended were trolley workers, Crescent Council Jr. O U A M, and the Eatontown Township Board of Education. Burial followed at West Long Branch. Also noted is the Kingsley Street bond issue delivery by William Winans and related tax considerations for Asbury Park.
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Frank Chance
Eatontown
Eatontown Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles F. Garrison
Gaul
Crescent Council
No. 93
Jr. O
Eatontown Township
Elberon Bowlers Drop Three Games
Elberon bowlers lost three games to the Sheridan Club in a tense series last night. The opening game served as a trial, the second proved a tough decision with just three pins separating sides, and the final round remained undecided until the last frame.
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Elberon
Sheridan Club
Long Branch
Voorhees
Crook
Silvers
Clark
Reid
Spring
Eurekas
Davison
Sampson
Carpenter
Whitlock
Addison Pee Ate
Independents
L. B. Independents
Red Bank
Association
Red Bank Y. M.C
A. Grant
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Clarkson F. Lane
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Cedar Avenue Cottager
The
Daily Record
Belford P. O
Elmer J. Willett
Middletown Township
Daniel C. Hendrickson
Fruitvale Farm
Willett
Red Bank Personals
Asbury Park Council
Mr. Chance
Kingsly Street
J. 8. Rippel
Newark
Keyport Yacht Club
Mauer
Curtis
Hopking
Hendrickson
Anderson Ste Eeee
Jacob Steinbach
A. Dangler
Frank K. Gano
Broadway
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