04 Jan 1912
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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1912
Page
1
The fourth number in the Popular Course features Judge George D. Alden of Massachusetts as lecturer tomorrow evening at the Lyceum. Tickets for city school children are half price at the box office.
Ice made asphalt slick this morning as snow melted and froze overnight. Four horses toppled between Third and Rockwell avenues. A U S Express wagon horse fell hard, its loud thud heard a block away. The horse lay quiet while unharnessed as ashes were sprinkled to help it regain footing.
George A Parker breaks ground for a new garage on the Doll lot in Norwood avenue. The 37 by 90 foot building will house about thirty machines and is expected ready by March 1.
Fred Thistleton of Elberon appeared in Judge Henry Schoenein's court and waived a hearing on two complaints. Bonds of 100 each were posted. One count charged petit larceny by Pierre Montalet. the other assault and battery by a youth named William A Brown.
County Judges would select a list of potential jurors for Grand Juries under a jury reform bill by Senator Harry D. Leavitt. The Sheriff would draw the actual Grand Jury Panel from a list of 500 names in first class counties, 400 in second class, 300 in third class, and 200 in southern counties. Leavitt argues the change offers reform and leverages judges’ local knowledge of eligible jurors.
A busy morning session disposed several criminal matters. Charles Clayton faces murder charges with a special jury panel for Patrolman Lippincott's case in Asbury Park. others plead guilty or not guilty to thefts and assaults in Red Bank and Asbury Park with trial dates set for January 25th. Floyd McGill, 19, had sentence deferred and restitution noted. multiple defendants posted bail of 500 dollars for January trials.
Green Bros. H W Green & Bro insurance brokers plan extensive storefront changes after purchasing the Broadway post office and telephone buildings from Judge Wilbur A Heisley. Clarence D Wilson designed modern plate glass fronts with center entrance. Frank L Howland will vacate his shoe store leased by A P Company.
A small fire at Howard Green’s residence at the Franklin and Second avenue corner triggered box 4 alarms. Firemen arrived but were not needed as a gas jet covering ignited briefly in the kitchen with no serious damage. Also, D K White begins duties as chauffeur of the auto hose wagon at the Independent fire house after Landschuch retires yesterday. The wagon is currently out of commission due to a cooling system chain failure awaiting repairs.
Bertram Lee Schlewainger, a summer resident, died Monday at the Savoy Hotel, New York, from typhoid after six weeks illness. He was 28, married two years, youngest son of Leo Schlessinger, toy maker, educated at Sachs School and Andover University. Survived by widow. Funeral attended by Centennial Lodge, No. 763 F. and A. M., from G Minzesheimer residence. A five year old, Clarence Pigeage, fell from a chair at home on Garfield Avenue, injuring his thigh. Dr. Charles J. Gremer required three stitches. The boy showed nerve.
Phillip Green, a New York businessman, builds a bi plane ice yacht at his Shrewsbury country home and awaits freezing Red Bank river to try it. The craft features a five foot wide bearing plank, twin bow runners, an aft keel with rudder, and large airship like paddles for propulsion, promising high speeds and stability on the ice. Red Bank ice enthusiasts anticipate it could set speed records.
Eatontown officials meet at Township Hall elect Daniel S. Mor rig as Overseer of the Poor for a five year term worth $160 annually. Raymon Van Keuren named new clerk and William Darby joins the township committee. Charles Breese failed to qualify as highway surveyor. Thomas Anderson, Swift Beef Co. veteran, is noted for past service.
The Hebrew Helping Hand Society hosts a social in Townley Hall this evening with tables for games and music. Tickets are sold, refreshments will be served, and numerous awards will be given to support a charitable cause.
The U S Weather Bureau forecasts the 36 hours ending Friday at 8 p m for New Jersey. Fair tonight and Friday with moderately cold, moderate northwest winds. Observations from Long Branch show yesterday's high 26 and low 23. Temperature at 8 a m 24, down 1 degree in 24 hours. Barometer 30.01. Wind 17 mph from the north. Highest wind 24 mph from the northeast. Humidity at 8 a m 60 percent, at 10 a m 66 percent. One year ago today the weather was milder with higher temperature.
Frederick Rogers of New Bedford is committed to county jail without bail on a charge of setting fire to the Glen dola farm barn of Gordon Lord. The blaze destroyed the barn and contents including eight cows a horse hay and feed worth over £1 000. Lord and others place Rogers at the scene after a pool hall altercation and a threat to burn Gordie Lord’s barn.
Mirr Florence Fountain wed R James Hunter at Trinity Episcopal Church in Red Bank with close family present. The ceremony was led by Rev. Robert MacKellar and followed by a brief honeymoon to Philadelphia. The couple will reside with Fountain’s grandmother, Mrs. Antonides, on return. The groom works at Kirby Hubbard garage, previously at H G Fellowes millinery.
Millard F Tetley, longtime owner of John T Tetley & Sons newsdealers and stationers, relocates from Proadstreet to Wrench's store on Prod street adjoining Straus Co. to expand display and stock. Move takes effect February first as Weller plans expansion of his store.
The Monmouth County Democrats planned to honor Senator John W. Slocum with a floral desk tribute at the Senate opening. A misunderstanding arose when a friend of Sheriff Beecroft received the order and thought Slocum was dead, prompting talk of a funeral piece before clarification.
The Chattle five defeated Melrose ve of Highlanda 62 to 18 on the Lyceum court. Hines Teaney and VanBrunt led the defense with five baskets, while Pozinsky and Hires shone on the floor. The Packers second team beat the Chottle card 67 to 4 in a preliminary game.
George F. Lawries sister Miss Clementine Lawrie died Tuesday at Atlantic Highlands. Funeral from his home at 2:30 pm today. Burial planned in Cornwall New York tomorrow. Mrs Fisk obituary and New York city funeral noted. Building work by Henry G. Kable on Norwood avenue property. Hebrew Benevolent Society dance announced for January 4 at Townley Hall.
Fragmentary text notes 1911 year whet with hopes for industry and steam power as a driver. It mentions automobile owners, steam engines, and a reference to progress and prosperity, but details are unclear.
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