Yes Husband for Supporting Family in New York Suit
P Sandford Rosas files in the New York Supreme Court seeking 11672 for the cost of supporting Mrs Laura Ross Billings and her two children since 1909 when Henry B Billings deserted them. The suit alleges marriage in 1896 and notes Chester and Kate Billings are under 13 and 7. Rosas claims Billings has received 250000 of his father's estate and would gain more if sister dies. Ma Ross declines to discuss the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Supreme Court
P. Sandford Rosas
Norwood Avenue
Laura Ross Billings
Kees
Johnson Avenue
Newark
Henry B. Billings
Chester Billings & Son
Manhattan
Ross
Billingses
Billings
Ross Contefds
Fight for Delay in Legislature Opens as Volcano Ready
Trenton January 25 The third week of the Legislature will begin Monday night with tense conditions. Major administration measures and key corporation bills backed by Governor Wilson sit at the center of the action as opponents move to derail reform efforts. The Governor has warned reactionaries after notifying a Democratic legislators conference set for Tuesday afternoon to push ahead with pledges of the Democratic platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Wilson
Runkels Close Summer Home for Trip Abroad
Louis Runkel and family close their Summer home at Westwood Avenue and move to Ansonia Hotel New York until March 4th when they sail for Europe aboard the Princess Cecile. He praises Long Branch and plans a spring abroad, with daily theatre ads and a 20 percent wall paper sale featured in local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansonia
Louis Runkel
Westwood Avenue
Ansonia Hotel
New York
Europe
Runkels
Princess Cecile
Runkel
Long Branch
Earth
Chattle Champions at Basketball Win a Doubleheader
Chattle defeated Neptune High School teams in a doubleheader scoring 42 to 26 and 26 to 12. Briskey led with fourteen points, Gano and Blaisdell contributed, while Hines and Arzenti shut down Neptune’s top scorers. The Neps’ Perry stood out for speed and a long basket amid a fast, hard-fought game before a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattle
Neptune High School
Cubs
Neptune Boys
Nep
Woolley
Gracey
Hines
Neps
Argentie
Snyder
Neptune
Briskey
Sherald
Capt
Gano
Byron Blaisdell
Hank” Briskey
Perry
Arzenti
Chiefs Ride on Fire Apparatus Under New Ordinance
Commissioner Arrowsmith introduced an amendment to the fire department ordinance on overloading fire apparatus en route to fires. It clarifies that the provision shall not prevent any chief or assistant chief from riding on the department's apparatus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrowsmith
Fire Department
Tuberculosis Hospital Plans Discussed by Freeholders
A special meeting of Monmouth County Freeholders reviewed plans for a county tuberculosis hospital. An expert from New York estimated construction near $30,000 with daily care costs about 1.40 per patient plus site expenses. Potential sites included Middletown, Tinton Falls, and Farmingdale. The board and Charities group meet Monday at Red Bank to select a site and advance plans. Dr. R. S. Bennett and Rev. Dr. John Handley attended the sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Chosen Freeholders
Freehold
Lewis K. Thompson
State Charities and Prison Reform
Grace
L. Button
Monmouth County
New York
Middletown Township
Tinton Falls
Farmingdale
Red Bank
R. 8. Bennett
Asbury Park
Dance and Refreshments at South Shrewsbury Club
South Shrewsbury I. B. and Y. Club on Atlantic Ave hosts a Wednesday evening event January 29 with tickets at 35 cents. All are welcome. An Imperial Hotel show at Browne and Gardner features latest songs and a Planked Steak Sandwich tonight. Campbell's Arcade Garage advertises auto repairs, rentals, and clipped horses, telephone 337.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shrewsbury
Imperial Hotel
Browne and Gardner
Campbell's Arcade
North Broadway
South Shrewsbury
J. B
Atlantic Ave
Lamb kidnapped from Elk home in Garfield avenue
Mary the Elks pet lamb, allowed to roam the Elks grounds on Garfield avenue, vanished after being abducted by visitors from Asbury Park in a late night car kidnapping. The lamb was later claimed by City Detective William D. Walling, who planned to return it to the Elks and amidst hopes of a future resolution, while his children mourn the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
the Elks
Garfield Avenue
Asbury Park
William D. Walling
Elks
Walling
Detective Walling
Sand
Miss Fowler Surprised Hostess at Delightful Party
Blanche Fowler daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles B Fowler of South Fifth avenue hosted a cheerful gathering last night arranged by Claude Lord with help from Miss Melissa Reid and John Fowler Musical selections vocal and instrumental games dancing and refreshments were enjoyed Attendees included Mellissa Florence Etta Reid Lelah Sutphin Stella Helen Egan Iva Fisher Myra Townsend Emma Alma Sickles Edna Gutick Ida White Ethel Williams Anna Kessler Bertha Pierce and Blanche Fowler plus Howard Burns Leon Woolley Claude Lord Charles Schuch Charles White William Miller John Fowler William Burroughs Joseph Curtis Thomas Fitzmaurice Little Silver Mr and Mrs Benjamin Coles Mrs C M Scott and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Fowler
Charles B. Fowler
South Fifth Avenue
Claude Lord
Melissa Reid
John Fowler
Mellissa
Florence
Etta Reid
Lelah Sutphin
Stella
Helen Egan
Benjamin Coles
C. M. Scott
Dollar Social At Sea Bright Church
Sea Bright held a successful dollar social last night hosted by the Ladies' Aid Society at the church. An entertainment preceded the story of how the women earned their dollars, featuring recitations, dialogues, and a notable imitation of a dancing figure. The event included a grab bag, a bargain counter, and speeches from Mrs. Shropshire and Rev. Duffield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star of Sea Academy Library
Lyceum
John Hicks
Star of the Sea Academy Orchestra
Rosemary @orbett
Saran Manion
Viollin
Bessie Poole
Cornet
Dennett
Sea Bright
Ladies’ Aid Society
Miss Lane
B. S. Nesbitt
Shropshire
Peace talks and local court ruling dominate day
In London and New Jersey a mix of diplomacy and local news unfolds. Still hopeful peace envoys expect a resumed conference while David Elinsky faces a 262.88 judgment for notes tied to the Alfred Fielder estate after a recent Howland House fire. the bank may recover more funds as the estate is settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Elinsky
Howland House
Long Branch Banking Co
Alfred Fielder
Broadway
Fielder
Elinsky
Henry Schoenlein
Banking Institution
W. 8. B. Parker
William L. Edwards
London
Eng
Town
Pound Fishermen Catch Butterfish In Unseasonal Run
Springlike weather has surprised pound fishermen with shad summer weakfish and butter fish appearing in pounds. Captains John W. Cook and Steward Cook reported catching 80 barrels of whings and other fish this morning. Cook landed 35 barrels of butterfish and debbies, while Steward Cook took 45 barrels, signaling unusual winter activity along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Cook
Pound
Steward Cook
Steward
Miss Fisler Entertains Friends At Home
Miss Genevieve Fisler of Slocum hosted a gathering honoring her sister Mrs Charles Franklin Fisler of Clayton New Jersey. The party featured yellow and green decor with daffodil accents and orange salad baskets. Guests included G F Fister Clayton NJ Maria Hetrick Asbury Park Leona Browning Mooretown Bertha Jennings Perth Amboy Harriet Parnell Poughkeepsie Kathryn Parker Freehold Mildred Boteford Massina Ethel Morris Aurilla Conover Mildred Irwin Lillian Helen Gano Elizabeth Bertha Pearce Benice Blair Lena Conrow Clyde Winslow Vera Minton Alberta Ayres Anna Sherman and others. Prizes awarded for cards. Gulick and Conrow won top places. Ad underlines women rubbers 50c at Jacob Steinbach's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Fisler
Slocum Place
Charles Franklin Fisler
Clayton
N. J
G. F. Fister
Maria Hetrick
Asbury Park
Leona Browning
Mooretown
Bertha Jennings
Perth Amboy
Harriet “Parnell
Poughkeepele
Kathryn Parker
Freehold
Mildred Boteford
Massina
N. Y
Ethel Morris
Aurilla Conover
Mildred Irwin
Lillian
Helen Gano
Elizabeth
Bertha Pearce
Beanice Blair
Lena Conrow
Clyde Winslow
Vera Minton
Alberta Ayres
Anna Sherman
Anna Gulick
Harry Hennessey
George H. Harvey
Long Branch
Gulick
Miss Conrow
Mies At
Dr Crater Enjoys Florida Climate and Fruits
Dr Eilis W Crater of Oceanport reports a delightful Florida sojourn savoring oranges and grapefruits ripened on trees. He travels with Louis K Smith, describes abundant citrus groves, pineapple and banana patches, and notes mosquitos and wildlife while planning to return to Jacksonville after visiting Daytona New Smyrna and St Augustine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eilis W. Crater
Oceanport
Florida
Crater
Grant
Fla
Long Branch
Monmouth County
Daily Record
Louis K. Smith
Charles L. Edwards
Louis K
Charleston
Jacksonville
St. Augustine
Daytona
New Smyrna
Tom
Funeral for Vincent West Held in Newark After Beach Life
Vincent West died in Newark at his son Joseph’s home after two strokes of paralysis. Born in Long Branch nearly seventy, he spent his youth at the beach, fished professionally, and rode a two wheel cart on Broadway. He lived with his son in Newark recently and died after a final stroke. Surviving sons Joseph Louis Harry and a sister Mrs Irwin. Interment at Weet Long Branch. remains from Newark to be brought to Egg Coal Company’s area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent West
Joseph
Newark
C. Henry Irwin
Union Avenue
Long Branch
Henrietta West
Vincent
Broadway
Monmouth Memorial Hospital
Louis
Harry
West
Irwin
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Long Branch Cottager
Empire Theatre
Monmouth Street
Moving Pictures
Methodist Sunday School
St. Luke's IM
Sesson
A. F. Golden
Slocum Broadway
Jerolamon
Willard H. Jerolamon
White Street
Minna
Elsie Barber
Gladys Wright
Fannie Havens
Billa Barber
Minna Jerolamon
Russell Jeffrey
Norman Conover
Elberon
Myron Barber
Wilbur Lewis
Chester Jerolamon
Department of Education
Board of Sunday Schools
Chicago
Eewin L. Reed
George A. Edwards
F. Leroy Barry
T. Bryant Smith
St. Luke’s M. BH. Sunday School
Read
Asbury M. E
A. H. Eberhardt
North Long Branch Methodist Church
Epworth
LeRoy Barry
Tuberguldsio Hospital
John Handley
St. Luke's M.W
Lamb
ELK
Asbury
Dollar Social
Sea Bright Church
Evaline van Buskirk Squires
Recorder's Court
Fielder Estate
Wollow
Adviatios
Tirkey
Thabo
Titiah
Ranbouiee
Milind Shefket
Wie
Balkan
Mr. Green
Forrest Green
Fot
J. W. Sherman
A. L. Ball
Cubberley
Second Baptist
A. Smallwood
James McCurrach
George McCurrach
Ocean Avenue
Glenwood Cemetery
West Long Branch
John G. Sexton
Garfield Place
Brooklyn
Handley
Ocean Grove
Westfield Mbh
Broadway Church
Camden
Weatfield
Westfield Church
New Brunswick
Presbyterian Church
Parker's Moving Pictures
Parker's
Cupid
Miss Fisler
Jacob Steinbach
DR. Crater
Glocum Coal Company
John R. Batley, Jr
Washington Street
Steinbach Company
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