Charter Members of Red Bank Elks
The observance plan for the Red Bank lodge of Elks on Tuesday February 24 includes decorations by Leggren Brothers and a banquet at the Red Bank theatre for delegates from many towns. Charter members listed include Dr Edwin Field and Edmund Wilson with other officials. Continued on third page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Bank Lodge
Klks
Leggren
Fik
Long Branch
Asbury Park
Atlantic City
Bayonne
Bellerville
Bloomfield
Bridgeton
Burlington
Camden
Dover
Wast Orange
Wizabeth
Englewood
Hackensack
Sack
Hoboken
Jersey City
Kearney
Lambertville
Millville
Montclary
Newark
New Brunswick
Orange
Paysaic
Paterson
Perth Amboy
Philipsburg
Plainfield
Rahway
Rutherford
Somerville
Trenton
Edwin Field
Edmund Wilson
John
Applegate, Jr
Young ladies plan first annual reception at Lyric Theatre
The 500 club of Atlantic Highlands announces its first annual reception and dance at the Lyric Theatre with a metropolitan orchestra, decorated interiors, and catered refreshments. Patronesses include Mrs. Conover, Posten, Hall, Irwin, Cutler, Martin, Roberts, Mount, Mulligan, Van Mater, Perrine, and Rowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Highlands
500 Club
Lyric Theatre
P. 8. Conover
W. H. Posten
A. G. Hall
W. P. Irwin
J. W. Cutler
Alex Martin
N. H. Roberts
A. Mount
S. Mulligan
Doris Cutler
Mabel Mount
Elizabeth van Mater
Maud Martin
Miss van Mater
Evelyn Mulligan
Stevens Chosen as New State Road Commissioner
Governor Wilson selects Col Edwin A Stevens of Hoboken as State Road Commissioner to replace Col Frederick Gilkyson. Stevens, a noted engineer from the Stevens family, will take the role for a three year term with a $5000 salary and $4000 for clerk hire. He will resign current posts to devote full time to the department. The appointment awaits Senate confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
Frederick Gilkyson
Edwin A. Stevens
Hoboken
Stevens
Castle Point
Col
Senate
Wilson
Col. Stevens
Gilkyson
State House
Stevens Institute
Three Exempt Firemen Granted Certificates
George King Wilbur Lloyd and Judge Henry Schoenlein of the Phil Daly Hose Company have been granted exempt certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
King
Wilbur Lloyd
Henry Schoenlein
Phil Daly Hose Company
Wholesale Evictions Over Pitts Felt by Red Bank Residents
Twenty lines describe Joseph Conover gaining a writ of eviction from Justice Edward W. Wise affecting fourteen families in a Red Bank settlement known as the Pit. Conover aims to remove arrears tenants despite some pleas for mercy as the rest face a 30 day notice. After depopulation, Italian tenants are planned. the move follows a petition by P A McDougall of Red Bank. The note ends with local notices about tickets for a Board of Trade banquet and a call for ale at the Liberty Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Conover
Edward W. Wise
Mr. Conover
Mamie Miller
Kate Johnson
Ida Smith
Sal Beldeau
M. B. Jones
Levina Davis
Alvina Johnson
William Holmes
Maud Freeman
Alexander Smith
March Smith
Armando Barber
Tyallans
Fehm
P. A. McDougall
Red Bank
Business i
Utal Place
Board of Health
Musical Resume in Operas Given
Prof Frederick K sail led a class in Wagner's Nibelungen Ring at the Parkers home. Max Spicker scores covered Rhinegold The Valkyrie Siegfried and Götterdämmerung with Brassins Magic Fire and a funeral march as Siegfried’s body is borne to the pyre on the Rhine banks. The recital noted the Ring's New York premiere at the Metropolitan Opera House February 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick K. Sail
Richard Wagner
Max Spickler
Brassin
Siegfricd
Siegfried
New York
Metropolitan Opera House
Eatontown Firemen Honored for Splendid Work
Richard Weeves, whose buildings were damaged by fire at Tinton Falls weeks ago, writes a letter to the Eatontown fire department thanking them for saving property. The letter is appreciated and will become part of the fire department records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Weeves
Tinton Falls
Eatontown
Charity Ball Plans for Twenty Annual Event
The Monmouth Memorial Hospital Auxiliary No 3 met at the Nurses Home amid bad weather with a small turnout. They will finalize plans for the twentieth annual charity ball to be held February 21 at Mrs. G Henry Irwins home next Saturday afternoon. Tickets are selling rapidly and a large midwinter gathering is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth Memorial Hospital
G. Henry Irwin
Clam Chowder at Odd Fellows Meeting in Red Bank
Following the Navesink Lodge No 39 I O O F meeting, Mrs. William Little served a fine clam chowder in the Odd Fellows building on Monmouth Street in Red Bank. The evening included games and a community gathering at Simpson Memorial M B E Church for Miss Elizabeth Strden missionary to Foochow with a silver offering. Cycle Five vs Y M C A Five of Red Bank planned a game at the Y M C A Hall with dancing after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navesink Lodge
William Little
Fair Mayon
Odd Fellows
Monmouth
Street
Red Bank
Simpson Memorial M. BE
Elizabeth Strdén
Foochow
Storm Damage Hits Pound Netters on $5,000 Loss
Monday night storm wreaked havoc on the pound fishing industry. Nets torn and rendered useless while poles remain standing, as crews brace to restore gear. Capt. John Hennessey Garrett Hennessey Elwood Jeffrey among those affected, with total losses seen around $5,000 offset by winter hauls. Old practice of bringing nets ashore abandoned as more profitable to run the elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steward Cook
John
Hennessey
Garrett Hennessey
Elwood Jeffrey
Martyr 10 Efforts to Support Sister Martyr 10 Efforts to Support Sister
Joseph Johnson a 17 year old colored youth died at 4 am at his home 190 Lippincott avenue after two months of severe cold. He sacrificed for his four siblings and kept the home after parents died taking guardianship of sisters and helping with funeral attire. Hyer and Flock to handle arrangements with four siblings surviving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Johnson
Lippincott Avenue
Joseph
Frank
Joe
John W. Flock
Hyer & Plock
Hyer & Flock
Mamie
Anna
Agnes
Carley Secures Weather Stripping Jobs In Two Towns
W F Carley was hired to weather strip a cottage on West Wood Avenue owned by Louis Runkel and also contracted to fit up J A Haskell's home in Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Carley
Louis Runkel
Westwood Avenue
J. A. Haskell
Middletown
Weather Bureau Forecast for New Jersey 36 Hour Outlook
Weather Bureau forecast covers thirty six hours ending Thursday 8 p m. Expect snow or rain tonight in New Jersey. Thursday mild and cloudy with moderate winds from the southeast. Barometer 30 383 inches. Wind velocity seven miles per hour southeast direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Weather Bureau
New Jersey
Winus
Way Cleared for Starting Work on Ocean Highway
Local officials announce immediate progress on Ocean Highway improvement with funds approved and construction slated to begin. Project aims to ease traffic and connect coastal communities, with contractors mobilizing on site in coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean Highway
Modest Wills Filed in Monmouth County Surrogate Office
Wills of George W Davis of Atlantic Highlands Peter J McCann of Keyport and Mrs Elizabeth Smith of New York filed. Davis dated December 27 1910 appoints James Edward Davis Hattie May Davis and Ira Antiondes Jr as executors with share and share alike for his estate. McCann dated December 14 1910 makes Grace A McCann sole executrix and guardian for infants with minor bequests and stock trust. He requests no excessive funeral display and limits grave monument cost to 125 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth County
George W. Davis
Atlantic Highlands
Peter J. McCann
Keyport
Elizabeth Smiith
New York
Smith
Asbury Park
James Edward Davis
Hattie May Davis
Ira Antonides, Jr
Ofle
Share
J. H. van Mater
George B. Lenker
Grace A. McCann
Peter Iev McCann
Rosanna McCann
James Bergee
Michael J. Tansey
Veterans to Honor Lincoln at First Reformed Church
James B. Morris Post No. 46 G A R and Morris Camp No. 25 Sons of Veterans accept invitations from Rev F K Shield for a Lincoln day service at the First Reformed Church next Sunday evening. Prof J A Mattuck leads the choir for a special musical program. Rev Shield will speak from the text He being dead yet speaketh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Morris
Sons of Veterans
F. K. Shield
First Reformed Church
J. A. Mattuck
Rev. Shield
State Boulevard road control shifts to Monmouth Freeholders
The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders approved transferring control of a coast road segment between Atlantic Highlands and Highlands to county authorities. The move unlocks a $10 000 state appropriation and signals work toward building New Jersey coast highway. Also discussed were road improvements in Middletown and Long Branch, a railroad bridge proposal, and funding for the county superintendent’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Highlands
Highlands
Monmouth County, Board of Chosen Freeholders
The
Freeholders
the Highlands
Freehold
Jonn E. Foster
Atlantic Highlands Board of Trade
Bay View Avenue
Middletown Township
Foster
State Boulevard Commission
New Jersey Coast
John 8. Applegate, Jr
Red Bank
New York and Long Branch Railroad
Middletown Village
Presnt
Edwin Beekman
Middletown
Applegate
Long Branch Improvement
James Milmore
Long Branch
Matilda Terrace
Joline Avenue
John Enright
Margaret Graham
Baptisms at Red Bank and Rev Matteson Sermon
Five were baptised at the First Baptist Church Red Bank on Sunday night. Rev Dr Matteson pastor delivered a splendid sermon and Miss Christine Hook sang a sweet solo. Morning service featured Dr Matteson speech and Annie Phelen solo both highly appreciated. Also notes Mrs Shoemaker visiting Lambertville and a coal ad urging Honest Coal by Van Note Coal Co. Two games and dancing Saturday night at Y M C A Hall. score 82 to 36.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Bank
First Baptist Church
Matteson
Christine Hook
Annie Phelen
Y. M. C. A. Hall
Melrose Athletic Association Forms Strong Highlands Team
Highlands forms the Melrose Athletic Association to foster multiple sports with a new basketball program. The senior squad, featuring B. Hennessey and H. Hunter, beat St. James' Red Bank 24 to 8 while the junior squad won 22 to 4. losses include Sandy Hook 14 to 4 and a 7 to 4 setback against Atlantic Highlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highlands
William Hunter
Eafter
Melrose Athletic Association
St. Mary's Lyceum
St. James
Red Bank
Melrose
Sandy Hook
Bolsier
Mjroses
Atlantic Highlands
Highlanders
B. Hennessey
Herbert
H. Hunter
B. Johnson
M. Teany
E. Hennessey
J. Hennessey
J. Arayo
A. Martin
Mel Johnson, Jr
Plan to organize an active Y M C A in Long Branch
A conference of business men at Townley Hall discussed forming an active Y M C A in Long Branch. Mayor Edwin W. Packer attended. H. R. Slocum was named chairman to study equipment costs, financing, and timelines for a early project launch. Secretary Garrett will provide equipment cost estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branca
Townley Hall
Edwin W. Packer
Besid
Packer
BH. R. Slocum
Wellington Lamonte
Charles T. Stone
A. A. Badge
H. P. Bennett
J. W. Seaman
Paul W. Garrett
Slocum
Long Branch
Garrett
O. O. F. Organizes Initiating Degree Team
The three city lodges of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows form an initiating degree team with George Bacon as noble grand James Goouwin as vice grand A A Hackman as past grand James KR Woolley as chaplain and P M Héger as warden Officers for the first second and third degree will be chosen A meeting is set for Saturday night at Arioeh Lodge No 77 Odd Fellows Hall to organize the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bacon
James Goouwin
A. A. Hackman
James KR. Woolley
P. M. Héger
Arioéh Lodge
No. 77
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Snow Storm Forecast Spurs Coal Order Promptly
Notice urges residents of Long Branch to secure coal supplies as a big snow storm is promised for Thursday or Friday. Advertisement for Honest Coal sold by Van Note Voal Co. and Sexton Bros., undertakers and embalmers, at 616 Broadway with telephone listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Note Coal Co
Long Branch
van Note Voal Co
Sexton Bros
Broadway
L. B
Also Mentioned on This Page
RED Bank Elks
Westwood
Morris Avenues
George Newkirk
Holland
Golden
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
T. B. Hugigs
Pom
Red Bank Settlement
Board of Trade
L. Miller’s
Harry Surles
Juiberty
F. K. Ball
Parker Home
Cecilian Club
Woman's Music Club
Montclair
Ball
Ant
William H. Carpenter
Columbia University
Pound Nets
Martyr
Runkel House
Weather Bureau Forecast
Veterans
Shrewsbury Valentine Social
Shrewsbury Presbyterian Church
Westminister Circle
Bess Mosher
Margaretta White
Arcanian
P. Moeller
Long Branch Council
Royal Arcanum
Brooklyn
Mdeller
R. H., Macy & Co
Bath Ave
Aleksiez Cernysz
Eisner
James H. Siikles
Grand
Max Dorwitz
Czernysz
Sigmund Lipniski
Mechanics Street
Lipniski
Sayre
Lipnisxi
Shoemaker
Jacob K. Shoemaker
Shrewsbury
Crack New Athletic Club
YM. C
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