Petition to close Beechwood Avenue in Norwood Park
A 1911 borough notice signed by landowners along Beechwood Avenue seeks to close the section from Locust Avenue to Cedar Avenue. The petition includes a release of highway rights to the Borough of Norwood Park and a waiver of any remuneration or damages. Dated June 2, 1911. Borough Clerk A. D. Van Noth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Avenue
Norwood Park
Long Branch
N. J
W. H. DeNyse
Locust Avenue
Cedar Avenue
Beechwood Avenue
A. D. van Noth
Train Schedules For Weekdays Between Long Branch Pleasure Bay and New York
A dated timetable from May 27 1911 lists weekday passenger departures from Long Branch areas including Rockwell Ave Pleasure Bay Sea Bright Highlands and from New York West 36th Street Battery near South Ferry with multiple morning and afternoon times. It notes no runs on Saturdays and no freight service at Battery or Sundays. WM. Hayden signs as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch
New York
Rockwell Ave
Pleasure Bay
Sea Bright
Highlands
West 36Th St
Battery
South Ferry
Leage
West 35Th Bt
Hayden
Bec'y
The Nigger Teacher and the Alabama Fire Rescue
A 1868 Alabama interview recalls Cyrus Vandeveer, an abolitionist who taught Black children. When his school burned, he climbed a window with Mary Woodbridge to escape, saving her from the blaze and prompting Mary to await the savior’s return. The tale ends with the narrator revealing himself as the nurse in disguise seeking Mary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Waal
Cyrus Vanderveer
Cyrus Vandeveer
Byar
Vandeveer
Darky
Yong
Mary
Caniel Woodbridge
Cy Vandeveer
Sumter
Mary Woodbridge
White House
Jack
Evelyn
Sheppie
Daddy
Father
Royal Offspring and Flicker Notes From Youth’s Companion
A compact feature recounts Crown Prince William of Germany’s three sons Wilhelm Frederick Louis Ferdinand and Hubert with birth dates 1906 1907 and a note on the flicker bird its foraging nesting and musical drumming. It also includes simple science prompts and outdoor games such as Den and button games plus a short summer song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Germany
Land
Free
Wilhelm ‘Frederick
Louis Ferdinand
Hubert
Peasant Styles Highlight Summer Dress Pointers
This May Manton pattern for girls eight to twelve offers easy sewing ideas. Exhibits bright butterflies on sunshades, etamine weaves, beadwork in striped patterns, embroidery patches, and black and white linen suits. Send 10 cents plus pattern number 6973 to receive by mail.
Baseball results and standings from national and American leagues
National League results show New York over Boston 7 to 4 in New York. Cincinnati over Chicago 8 to 2. Philadelphia over Brooklyn 3 to 0. St Louis over Pittsburgh 5 to 3. Standings list New York about 41 wins, St Louis 36, Philadelphia 29, Chicago 39, Brooklyn 24, Pittsburgh 37, Boston 15. American League results include Washington over Philadelphia 8 to 8 in a double count, Boston over New York, Cleveland over Chicago 8 to 1. Canadian official Sir Wilfrid Laurier announces Lord Strathcona to resign as high commissioner for Canada. Strathcona born 1820, high commissioner since 1896, created baron in 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Perdue
Kling
Wiltse
Drucke
Meyers
Cincinnati
Chicago
Brown
Graham
Keefe
Fromme
Clark
McLean
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Knetzer
Bergen
Alexander
Moran
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Sweeney
Cland
Cleveland
Batterles
Walsh
Sullivan
Young and Smith
Detroit
Philaphia
London
Wilfrid Laurier
Imperial, Institute
Lord Strathcona
Canada
Scotland
Bride for Young Mills Engagement Declared in Paris
Paris July 1 The engagement is announced of Ogden L. Mills Jr. of New York and Margaret Rutherford daughter of Mrs William K Vanderbilt Sr New York and Paris The couple plan to marry in Paris next fall
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Vanderbilt
Paris
Ogden L. Mills, Jr
New York
Margaret Rutherford
William K. Vanderbilt
Bargains Spotlighted on Cent-a-Words Third Page
The third page of the Cent-a-Words issue highlights bargain items and value deals. Shoppers are urged to compare prices and act quickly as limited quantities may apply.
Wreck Attempt Injures Many on Western State Line
Paris July 1 report says many were injured while attempting to aid the Havre and Paris express on the Western State railway. Local crews and passengers aided the scene as rescue operations commenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Flier
Paris
Western State Railway
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gorcey & Son
Broadway
Frank L. Deterling P
Long Branch, N. J
J. Hill
New Goldstein
W. G. Eisele
Cedar Ave
West End
H. G. Fellows
Weis
Temple OF Fashion
Red Bank
N. Y
NEW Jersey Central
Onatk
Bliss
Bath
York
Candy Hook
East Long Branch
Washington, Can
Atlantic
Bay
Otero
G. M
W. C. Hope, G. PA
Pattens Mne
Our
The
Daily Record
N. C
Portland Cements
Atlas
Dykerhoff
Rosendale Cements
Brooklyn Bridge
la Farge
Blanc Common
Devoe & Co
Chandler
U. S
King’s
BR. R
American Press Association
Bride
Young Mills
United States Weather Bureau
Albany
Atlantic City
Buffalo
New Orleans
Washington
Steinbach Company
Asbury Park
Nelo Seracy
Brighton and Ocean Avenues
Richard R. Hughes
West Long Branch
New Jersey
Ocean Park Casino
B. A. Levin
ST. James Church
Chas. J. Ross & Company
Gretchen Dale
Howard Esterbrook
Mrs. Avery
Carlotta Nillson
Chas. J. Rce's
Fesler's
Second Avenue
North America
Emanuel & Co
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