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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1913
Page
8
The Vinol cod liver iron tonic is urged for old people, children, and the run down, claimed to improve digestion and sleep while enriching the blood. The ad offers a money back guarantee through Ww Vert Pharmacy in Long Branch, New Jersey.
State Councilor William J. Wakefield Jr. of Newark led Onward Council No. 98 Jr. O U A M in Red Bank installing officers and addressing members on membership growth. Delegations from Neptune, Rumson, Oceanic, Fair Haven, and Belford attended as Holy Name Society also held installations nearby with 500 members present.
Freeholders announce Hight Lambertsoy was the sole bid for relocating a barn to clear Ocean Boulevard and improve grounds in Atlantic Highlands. The $475 bid was rejected and the project will be readvertised. A US Engineers letter supported Pitcher’s piling removal near the Allen Osborn draw at Manasquan, ending a dispute with Freeholder Daly over work methods and cost.
The Shrewsbury Mutual Fire Insurance Co held its annual meeting at the Metropolitan Hotel Eatontown. Officers were re elected including President Joseph W Johnston and Director William R Stevens who completed forty years with the company. Assets grew in the past year.
Dick Diamond arrived from New York to discuss plans for a garage behind the Silverstein cottage on Ocean avenue. Louis Silverstein and his architect review the project as he considers a new touring car model ready for spring delivery.
Funeral services for Louis C Brown of Oceanic who died yesterday from tuberculosis will be held at his residence at one oclock Friday afternoon Rev W Earle Ledden of Goodwill Methodist Oceanic officiating Interment under Robert R Mount Son Red Bank in West Long Branch cemetery Brown 40 years old unmarried survived by his sister Miss Hattie Brown at home
The installation of the new officers of Neptune Encampment No 1 O O F Red Bank was postponed from last night to next Thursday. District Deputy Charles Simmons of Keyport, the installing officer, was unable to attend. Benjamin Alperine is identified as Alaska chief patriarch.
William E. Shine a young Orlando attorney fought two orderlies and a nurse in his private room at New York Hospital before leaping from a fifth story window and dying instantly. He had been ill for several weeks with a mysterious malady. He appeared asleep when he suddenly sprang from the bed and charged the window, overpowering staff as the struggle lasted minutes.
The local weather bureau predicts ideal snows and colder conditions tomorrow with brisk west and northwest winds. Temperatures should rise from a 1.25 degree reading this afternoon to about 26 degrees tomorrow morning, while Michigan reports 10 degrees below zero.
An advertisement announcement urges businesses to place ads in the Daily Record, highlighting its reach and potential return. The brief promotes cost efficiency and broad audience exposure for local merchants seeking visibility.
The South Shrewsbury Ice Boat and Yacht Club hosts a dance on Thursday with a three piece orchestra at its new clubhouse. A jam stew social follows a dance on Wednesday the 29th. Ice yachts await the river freeze as warm weather pushes plans for races by the Third and Fourth class fleets.
Albert VanSchoick Jr is named Foreman of West Side Hose Company at Leighton Avenue firehouse near Red Bank. John Oakes Sr is First Assistant Foreman, William H Johnston Second, William B Hancock Third. Secretary is Peder J Gisleson and Gust Ormhers treasurer. Trustees include Oakes, VanSchoick, and George W Brower. Fire Police are Thomas Connors and Brower.
The piece argues that so called lost arts such as pyramid construction and Damascus steel are not beyond modern methods. It cites large Maine stones shipped to England and Britain as evidence that ancient skills persist or adapt. It notes copper hardening and toolmaking continue under new needs and techniques.
A fragmentary recount traces press gangs in early 18th century England. It cites harsh recruitment, seamen laid off, and incidents on the River Mersey involving a Liverpool trader's crew resisting impressment, resulting in deaths during a violent clash at sea.
The New York Fire Commissioner reviews figures showing annual fire losses exceed major crops, urging women to push households toward safer practices. He cites 1400 injuries yearly and recalls the Triangle shirtwaist and Equitable Life fires to emphasize precautions including gas stove tubing, careful oven use, and proper storage to prevent disasters.
Tonit Gay of St Fri enne in France digs in a garden and discovers £2000 buried in 1870. Last year he finds another £2 in a box hidden near Iris house. No claimant to ownership appears.
An article notes Allied powers pressing to halt Turkey’s war, urging diplomacy over force. It discusses proposals in Constantinople and the potential surrender of a Turkish leader and the impact on peacemaking. The piece emphasizes unity among European powers to prevent further hostilities and delay in Venetyntinople.
Waris Jon S Marcelin Ader a Bordeaux painter repeatedly threatened self harm and invited guests to his farewell banquet. After dinner he loaded a revolver and shot himself as friends joked it was a test, witnessing his exit from the world.
In the first week of the parcel post, New York mailed 228000 packages. Postmaster Morgan reports 4150 were deposited between midnight and Jan 6. Local deliveries reached 3477, total deliveries 22500, with autos and tax wagons handling 415 percent shown?
In South Norwalk the annual banquet featured the largest turkey yet. Dozens suffered ptomaine poisoning, doctors treated many, and transit schedules were disrupted as staff and officials worked to restore service. Superintendent Copley and Manager Potter were among those affected.
Beecher states a growing library marks a man’s history and asserts books are essential, not luxury, furnishing a home more nobly than furniture and shaping character.
At Monday's Red Bank Council meeting, the Mineapnere project report showed total cost 446.61 with 464 assessed to beneficiaries and 82.61 to town. The 500 ton to 1,000 ton coal contract bid from Philadelphia Reading Coal and Iron Co. at 2.25 per ton plus $1 freight was discussed ahead of bids due January 20.
The Hayshore clammers say this season has been poor with only small catches over the past three months. Frank Wilson and Arthur Walling led with 3% bushels, while George Luker and Harry Truax hauled 41 bushels. Wholesale soft clams fetch 60 cents per bushel, keeping most in the business earning decent money despite low yields.
A tall colored man enters a pawn shop with a handbill and claims to want to “dit.” The pawnbroker wraps a savings note containing bank money, a dusky financier explains AL will not open it and someone named Abden wants two bites. The borrower leaves, and the broker uses a master key to discover $4 inside the book. From Indianapolis.
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