Evening School Closes After Successful Year
The second year of the evening school closed on Monday night February 24 with an hour of study followed by an auditorium program. The High School Orchestra performed four selections, and seven seniors gave recitations. Forty students will receive merit certificates for faithful attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Louise Bruske
William Cavaliere
Lord Shaftesbury
John Arzenti
Arthur Thomas
Abraham Lincoln
C. W. Blakesless
Board of Education
Kingsland estate left to heirs in New York report
Henry P. Kingsland who died on August 28, 1912, at his summer home on Lincoln avenue near the city limits left a net New York estate of 62750 dollars after debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsland
Henry P. Kingsland
Lincoln Avenue
New York
Matthias McLain Buried in Buffalo Funeral
The 25 year old Matthias McLain died in Buffalo New York after a period of ill health and was buried there this afternoon. He is survived by a widow and five year old son Kenneth. He formerly lived in Long Branch New Jersey where his father operated McLain’s Market on Broadway. The article notes his family’s ties to the Branchport Avenue area and references a recent benefit event for Oliver Byron Engine Co. No. 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthias McLain
James McLain
Branchport Avenue
Buffalo
N. Y
Mr. McLain
Kenneth
Long Branch
McLain
J. W. Morrison Dies After Pneumonia Illness
Thomas W. Morrison, 65, well known in New Jersey journalism and inventor, died after a pneumonia attack at May Memorial Hospital in Spring Lake. Survived by sons Henry D. Morrison and George Morrison and daughter Mrs. Clerk Dillenbeck. Former vice president of the New Jersey Editorial Association.
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No May Memorial Hospital
Sring Lake
Thomas W. Morrison
New Jersey
Henry D. Morrison
Lakewood
George Morrison
London
Clerk Dillenbeck
Chestnut Hill
Philadelphia
Morrison
Bowlers Defeat Elberon Five In Close Elkwood Match
Elberon bowers opened by winning the first game by four pins as Long Branch five answered with three straight wins. The top team score occurred in game four with 982. Individual and team scores follow as Bradley Beath seeks a bronze fountain funding.
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Elkwood
Elberon
Long Branch
Elberong
Chattle and Red Bank Clash in East Jersey League Final
In tonight's East Jersey League finale at Intermedial school gym the Chattle squad seeks to extend an eight game win streak and secure sole pennant while Red Bank aims to derail them after a lone loss to Chattle. The Cubs and Red Bank High second team meet as prelims. Ad George Carre advertises vocal lessons.
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Chattle
Red Bank
Chatle
Fordham Prep
New York
Cubs
Red Bank High School
Missing Jersey Coast Laundry Driver Reappears in New York
Asher Tilton of Eatontown deserted a Jersey Coast Laundry wagon in Broadway, Red Bank after leaving to collect laundry Tuesday. Sick in Long Branch, he traveled to New York where he woke up later, unaware of his movements. Breaker, proprietor, confirmed Tilton’s return plans and noted the wagon was found with the horse wandering in Upper Broadway. Tilton has a wife and young family in Eatontown.
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Asher Tilton
Eatontown
Broadway
Charles Breaker
Mr. Tilton
New York
Mr. Breaker
Tilton
Red Bank
Upper Broadway
Breaker
Railroad Avenue
Assembly for Vote on Woman Suffrage in New Jersey
The New Jersey Senate passed, by only five votes against it, a concurrent resolution for a state constitutional amendment to grant women the ballot. Several Democrats voted no, and Professor John A Matthews spoke against. The measure seeks citizens’ opinion on suffrage with extensive debate following.
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Trenton
Senate
Griffin
Leonard and
McLoughlin
Union County
John A. Matthews
Essex
R. A. Roe
Pasqaic
Colorado
Assemblyman Egan
Hudsop
Checker Club Meets at Independent Fire House
Long Branch Checker Club played a series of closely contested games at the Independent Fire Company rooms on Third Avenue last night. Smack led with the most wins while Dudley captured the highest percentage, as the club thanks the fire company for use of the rooms.
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Smack
Dudley
Independent Fire House
Long Branch Checker Club
Independent Fire Company
Third Avenue
Mr. Dudley
Checker Club
Fire Company
Tucker Welch celebrates ninety fourth birthday in Oceanport
Kr Tucker Welch of Oceanport marked his 94th birthday at home on Monday. All children except son E Tucker Welch Jr now in Los Angeles attended. Guests included Franch Welch, L I, William T McKaig Wilmington Del, Julius Welch New York, H P Taylor Philadelphia, and Albert Smith Oceanport. A birthday dinner was served. Welch long worked as an active tinsmith and is Oceanport’s oldest resident.
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Kr. Tucker Welch
Oceanport
E. Tucker Welch, Jr
Los Angeles
Cal
Welch
Franch Welch
Flatbush
William T. McKaig
Wilmington
Del
Julius Welch
Resi ‘Dent
Eatontown Moves to Seek Lower Trolley Fare and Garbage Complaints Process
At a bimonthly Eatontown committee meeting, counsel was authorized to take witnesses to Newark to petition the Public Utilities Commission for a lower Eatontown to Long Branch trolley fare. The meeting also laid on the table an ordinance on peddler and junk dealer licensing, while Sea Board Utilization Co. urged residents to direct garbage complaints to the company to reduce street debris and improve collection.
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Eatontown
William L. Edward
Newark
Public Utilities Commission
Long Branch
The
Sea Board Utilization Co
N. J
Office of the Sea Board Utilization Co
George 5
Covert
Broadway
City Council
Board of Health
Harry T. Blodgett
Assembly Passes Full Train Crew After a Fight
Trenton Feb 27 The Egan full crew bill requiring an extra man on long freight and passenger trains passed the Assembly without opposition after Assemblyman Hennessy failed to amend it The measure sets six men for freight trains of thirty cars or more five for shorter freights and five or six for passenger trains depending on car count with a $100 fine for violations The bill’s introducer Assemblyman one of Hudson county urged it while Hennessy Kates proposed exemptions by the Public Utility Commissioners
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Trenton
Egan
Hennessy
Bergen
Asbem Ny One
Hudson County
Kates
Camden
Board of Public Utility Commissioners
Richards
Compromise Passaic Appointment Sent to Senate
In Passaic County a compromised nomination for Common Pleas Judge was sent to the Senate by Governor Wilson to replace William Hughes who resigned to become a U S Senator. The fight involved State Senator Peter J. McGinnis and United States Senator Hughes over county appointments and political influence.
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Trenton
Passaic County
Common Pleas
Senate
Wilson
Abram Klewert
Paterson
Peter J. McGinnis
Passaic
United States
Hughes
McGinnis
Carroll
Charles Lynch
Lynch
Klewert
Red Bank Bridge Club Holds Bi Monthly Gathering
Auc tion Bridge Club members from Red Bank met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Ernest A. Arend at Broad street and Bergen place. Awards went to Mrs H L Sehenck, Mrs G A Chadwick and Mrs Isaac H Adlem. a buffet luncheon followed.
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Red Bank
Arend
Auction Bridge Club
Ernest A. Arend
Broad Street
Bergen Place
Mra
H. L. Sehenck
G A. Chadwick
Isaac H. Adlem
Stevens
Katontown
School Committees Named at Board Meeting
At yesterday’s board session President Slocum announced standing committees: Finance Scobey Bennett Carr. Education Bennett Carr Sherman. Buildings Sherman Scobey Alden. Supplies Carr Scobey Alden. Grounds Fuel Alden Sherman Bennett. Scobey presided in Slocum’s absence. Scarlets fever case reported for John N Hillyer Jr of Middletown linked to Leonardo school source. Dr Hendrickson Atlantic Highlands in charge.
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Board of
RE. Randolph Slocum
Scobey
Bennett
Carr
Sherman
Alden
Kfe
Slocum
Messrs. Alden
Suerman
Visiting Nurse Association
John N. Hillyer, Jr
John N. Hillyer
Middletown
Leonardo School
Harry Hendrickson
Atlantic Highlands
Speak er Taylor backs bill to test killing it in Monmouth Court
In Trenton on Tuesday Speaker Taylor supported a Senate bill creating a branch court in Monmouth county and optional in others including Camden and Atlantic. He argued the measure risks higher taxes but would reveal public stance against agitators. The House passed the bill 37 to 5 amid debate.
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Trenton
N. J
State House
Taylor
House
Slocum
Senate
Monmouth County
Camden
Atlantic
Investigation Into Atlantic Highlands Affairs Initiated
An expert will be hired immediately to probe Atlantic Highlands Borough affairs to determine the current state of its finances and governance. The inquiry aims to locate where the borough stands on key issues and obligations.
Borough council orders audit into affairs and salaries
The council passed a resolution for an audit into borough affairs urging expert help. It seeks details on a $36,000 sundries charge in the collector’s report and aims to uncover where the borough stands financially.
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Auantle Highlands
Fire Hose Contract Awarded for 1500 Feet in City
Board of Commissioners awards contract for 1500 feet of fire hose to Maltese Cross and Jersey City Company 750 feet each. First avenue renamed Wilson avenue between Morris and North Bath. Public pavilion plans approved at Avenel Boulevard foot. Sinking Fund loans ordinance proposed. May Yohe to headline Empire Theatre Red Bank. Ad sections note cake sale by St James Missionary Society.
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Board of Commissioners
Public Safety Department
Jersey City
Woolley
First Avenue
Morris
North Bath
Wilson Avenue
Avenel Boulevard
Sinking Fund
Howland
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New Auditorium
Matthias Mla
Neptune Hall
North Long Branch
Oliver Byron Engine Co
Campbell's Arcade
North Broadway
J. W. Morrison
Elberons
Joseph T. Kinney
Bradley Beath
Council
Railroad Square
Gootheil Long Branch
Clark
Dillione
Elberon H. Worth
Bauer Oenees
Fay, Schultz
A. Worth
Ane
Chattles
George Carre
Weloes
Assembly For
Vincent Willis
Washington, D. C
Eastside Park
Fair Haven
United States Navy
Washington
Parker's Moving Pictures
Deal Golf Links
Morehouse and Ford
Steiner and Son
Brokaw
McLain Warwick Sutton Waitt
Hyers
E. Tucker Welch
Becent
George 8. Covert
Parker's Tonight
Red Bank Ve. Chattle
Assemblyman
Hennessey
Mr. Behrens
Ernest Behrens
Sea Bright Summer
Atlantic Avenue
South Shrewsbury 10. & Yacht Club
Red Bank Lodge of Elks
Lyric Theatre
Bridge Club
Education Board
McCue's
Golden's
Atlantic Highlands Affairs
OLD Employes
Armstrong
Bay Avenue
Stone Bridge
Highland Avenue
First
William Stryker
VanMater
State Comptroller
May Yohe
Home Diamond Fame
Empire Theatre
St. James’ Missionary Society
Third Ave
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