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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1911
Page
4
A single floor bungalow features a large living room and reception area merging into one space. It has two spacious bedrooms with ample closets and a liberal bath, a small basement with a kitchen trapdoor, and a 26 by 43.5 feet footprint. Building cost is $1,700 not including heating or plumbing. Plans and specifications are offered for $13 by design No. 836.
Former Asbury Park Mayor Charlies Atkins named foreman of Monmouth County grand jury by Supreme Court Justice Voorhees at Freehold. The panel is to investigate a murder case in the county involving a 17 year old Asbury Park schoolgirl. Local towns listed include Holmdel, Batontown, Millstone, Ocean, Neptune, Shrewsbury, Upper Freehold, Matawan, Middletown, and Red Bank area residents. The document also notes a horse race result with Say When winning a maiden race over one mile in 1 31 6, Wardell second and Livingston third.
A fragment reports Joan Groughly of Campbell and companions decided last summer to cut a watermelon on New Year. They purchased a large melon at Wayside, buried it in sand, and unearthed it Sunday to share the fruit with friends. The melon proved hard and juicy, and readers note bargains in Cent-a-Words on Third.
Financial summary from West Long Branch for 1910 shows a collector's report with road accounts, labor costs, team wages, and repairs. Listed are specific pay items for labor, supervision, and monthly payrolls, totaling $20,181.14 with various dates and personnel names noted.
The Charlotte, Walter Patten's former pleasure yacht, moored near Atlantic Avenue, was stripped of copper and other valuables by thieves after being moved toward the meadows. Residents alerted authorities. a posse surrounded the yacht but the thief evaded capture. Brass and copper value cited. patrol boat and nearby residents joined pursuit.
Mrs. Riddle mother of William Sire Rain SB aged seventy four years and a resident of Matawan. Daughter of Holmes V and Mary Walling she was born in Matawan. Fifty two years married to Mr. Riddie they had seven children. Surviving children include Leiner BH of Metuchen Mrs Mary Bennett of Mayagquan William H Riddle and Dr H Stanley Riddle of Camden.
Mrs Charles Rows entertained at the Rowe Kenton bungalows last Saturday night with a custom of changing stockings as the clock struck midnight. Guests included Mr and Mrs Otis Harlan who failed to win a prize due to difficulty donning hosiery in time. A bullet shattered plate glass at the telephone exchange on Broadway but did not injure anyone, a screen blocking entry to the operators' room.
A Sunday evening downpour sparked a small blaze at Bene Mazza’s south Seventh Street residence when a lit Christmas tree candle ignited dry cedar and a window surround. Firefighters contained the flames to the window area and a padded lounge cover, with minimal overall loss.
Carol Leon Cubberley architect lists main office at 1 Madison Ave New York City branch at Record Building Long Branch New Jersey. William Asher Stevens attorney at law records building Lang Branch New Jersey. J W Seaman civil engineer and surveyor commissioner of deeds office Record Building 198 Broadway Long Branch New Jersey.
Directory snippet lists H B Seymour architect at Morris Building Long Branch Dr H B Van Dorn dental surgeon Second National Bank Building Clarence G Van Note attorney at law Masonic Building 218 Broadway Henry Terhune counsellor at law Broad Way Long Branch N J Charles Flexton counsellor at law Master in Chancery Masonic Hall Broadway listings show offices and titles for legal medical and architectural services in Long Branch New Jersey.
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