Launch fire at Atlantic Highlands injures five on boat
Five people narrowly escaped death when a leaking gasoline line ignited on the launch Marica K at the Austin bathing pavilion in Atlantic Highlands. Owner John B. King and passengers Mrs. King Miss Emma Macfarlane and Herbert Neale were aboard. Rescuers from boats pulled them to the pier as Miss Macfarlane and Mrs. King suffered slight burns. Dr Howell of New York helped in the rescue aboard his catboat Tide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Highlands
Austin
John B. King
William Street
New York
Marica K
King
Emma, Macfarlane
Twentyninth Street
Herbert Neale
Pine Street
Mr. Neale
Miss Macfarlane
Kings
Clinton Lohsen
National Bank
Mystery Sloop Stolen Then Found By Owner
The mysterious sloop taken from Shark River life saving station last Tuesday was recovered by its owner on Saturday. A would be ransom plot failed when the thieves vanished near Avon, with only the wrecked yawl boat left as damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shark River
Avon
Shrewsbury
West End
Ushers to Hold Annual Outing at Oceanport
The Ushers Union of the First Baptist Church Red Bank will travel to Oceanport tomorrow night for a shore dinner by Al Smith. Members meet at Knickerbocker pharmacy at six o clock and proceed by stage. Ipper will be served and Herbert L. Murdock will act as toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union of the First Baptist Church
Red Bank
Oceanport
al. Smith
Union
Knickerbocker Pharmacy
Ipper
Herbert L. Murdock
Beach Sunday Observed at Asbury Church Services
Beach Sunday was celebrated yesterday at the Asbury M. E. Church with special services led by Rev. A. H. Eberhardt. A committee of summer cottagers including Mrs. Barbour Hamilton Proal and Spalding invited summer visitors, and a large attendance was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury M. EH
A. H. Eberhardt
William Barbour
William H. Hamilton
A. B. Proal
J. W. Spalding
Salt Water Taffy and Local Notices in Daily Bulletin
Local ad notes Morris offering salt water taffy and popcorn at Ocean Park entrance Broadway 160 to 162. Club announces a Branchport meeting on July 13 with Waterway League reports due July 16. Walter Thompson joins Clarence White's Red Bank shoe store. Sexton Bros undertakers 614 Broadway. Lawn stone layer needed for front walk at Record office Apple Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Ocean Park
Broadway
Branchport
Waterway League
Walter Thompson
Red Bank
Clarence White
Stone Layer
Apple
United States
Canada
Morris Northwest Entrance Ocean Park
Will Vone Comune
Golden Jubilee Services Open At St Luke’s Church
St Luke's Methodist Episcopal Church marked its golden jubilee with a week of services featuring sermons by Rev Dr F Watson Hannan of New York Avenue M E Church Brooklyn and a return appearance by Rev Dr R M Stratton of Mont Holly welcomed by Mr and Mrs James Cloughly. The auditorium was filled despite poor weather and decorations highlighted the golden theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Methodist Episcopal Church
F. Watson Hannan
New York Avenue
M. E. Church
Brooklyn
R. M. Stratton
Mont Holly
James Cloughly
Norwood Avenue
W. G. Eisele
Hannan
Elisha
Spectacular Fire Alarmed Red Bank
A shed at J Trafford Allen’s lumber yard and Joseph Hesse’s barn in Red Bank were partly destroyed by fire after a late Saturday blaze. Insurance covered about 200 dollars for Allen and Hesse, while chauffeur Edward Cole was treated for heat. Spectators crowded river banks as the flames raged and a rumor circulated about a missing man who was later found elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Trafford Allen
Red Bank
Mr. Allen
Joseph Hesse
Nellie Vernell
West Front Street
George
Red Bank Fire Company
Aller
Hesse
Dward Cole
Allen
James Dugan
Middletown Township
Clarence Gray
Gray
Inspecting Damaged Jetties By City Bodies In Ocean
Beach and Park Commission members and City Council members met this afternoon on Ocean Avenue to inspect jetties needing urgent repair. Estimated cost exceeds a thousand dollars. No definite action will be taken until the next council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beach and Park Commission
City Council
Ocean Avenue
Council
How I Fell 4000 Feet described by Hamilton
Charles K Hamilton famed aviator who recently crossed New York to Philadelphia in a day recounts a 4000 foot plunge in a tale for the New York Sunday World. The issue also includes song, words, and music. Frank Estell of Red Bank is ill from clams. A young couple seeks a board with no children at 197 Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles K. Hamilton
New York
Philadelphia
Sunday World
Frank Estell
Red Bank
Broadway
Pretty Young Wife Found Dead by Hanging at Home
Edith Thomas, 22, wife of Central Railroad steamer assistant engineer Christopher Thomas, was found hanging in the cellar at their Hillside home. She married at 15 and had one child who died. coroner says death by own action, no inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Thomas
Central Railroad
Monmouth
Hillside
Atlantic Highlands
Edith
John Oliver
Perth Amboy
Thomas
Herbert Sweeney
Sickles
Norwood Park lots fetch high prices at auction sale
The Norwood Park Cottage Company sold 102 residential lots at Joseph P. Day’s auction. The California House and grounds sold for 6800 dollars and total receipts neared 100000 dollars with an average near 1000 dollars per lot. Buyers included A F Golden and Frank F Krug, with New York residents purchasing many parcels. A building boom is expected in Norwood Park by fall, boosting the cottage colony ahead of 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Cottage
Norwood Park Cottage Company
Joseph P. Day
California House
New York
A. F. Golden
Munro Avenue
Frank F. Krug
Hollywood Avenue
Charles A. Wimpfheimer
Wall Street
Norwod Park
West Long Branch
Fire Discovered in Time at Curr Cottage Kitchen
Two young men passing the James Curr cottage on Second avenue near Franklin avenue heard a fire alarm and extinguished flames around the kitchen stove before any department response. They flooded the stove and floor to prevent spread, suspecting ignition by grease. The fire remained contained to the brick enclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Curr
Second Avenue
Franklin Avenue
Weather Bureau Forecast for New Jersey
The U S Weather Bureau forecasts fair and warm conditions for the next thirty six hours ending Tuesday at 8 p m. Local thunder showers are possible this afternoon or tonight. Winds will be moderate from the west and southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Weather Bureau
New Jersey
Eatontown Township leader Henry Chamberlain dies
Henry Chamberlain, longtime Eatontown township collector and prominent local figure, died at his West Long Branch home at age 75 after a series of strokes. He built a family home near the Hollywood Golf Club, headed farms until ten years ago, and was deeply involved in township affairs. He and wife Sarah Reynolds would have celebrated their golden wedding next March. they had no children. Survivors include his brother, lawyer William J. Chamberlain. Interment will be in West Long Branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Chamberlain
Eatontown
Mr. Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Wall Street
West Long Branch
C. B. Fisher
Old First M. &. Church
William H. Morris, Jr
William and
Ann Edwards Chamberlain
Long Branch
Sarah A.reynolds
James Reynolds
Hollywood Golf Ground
Hollywood Golf Club
William J. Chamberlain
Station 1
DEAL NINE WINS IN CHARITY GAME
A charity baseball game at Ball Park pitted Deal against West End with proceeds aiding local charities. Deal surged to 26 runs aided by strong pitching from Hoffman and solid defense, while West End captain W Baruch fought hard as the game wore on. Spectators enjoyed the lighthearted exhibition and a noted umpire performance from Fred Housman as the crowd cheered the lively contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baseball Park
Deal
West End
Thin City
Arandaland
Charity
West Indy
Hoffman
Hoh. Sonn
Outfeld
West Ends
Poe
W. Baruch
L. Cohen
Mra
J. M. Leopold
W.baruch
Fred Housman
Con
M. Slocum
En H. Sonn
P. Hoffman
L. Heil- Redtins
Hane
E. Levy
Greenbaum
H. Hookstadter
Tightfelden
A. Wolf
L. Schaffer
Ihningd
Reegei West Mind
Aett “Aeals
Jack Pitcher
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Highlands
Asbury Church
ST. Luke's Church
God
Jacob Steimbach
Duff & Campbell
Britton’s
Cor. Broadway
Norwood Ave
G. H. Neal
H. P. Bennett
The
Daily Record
Norwood Park
Weather Bureau Forecast
Britton
N. Y
Johnson
Grand Central
Jack Johnson
Chicago
Twentieth Century Limited
Newton Hook
Thos, McSherry
Hicks’ Jewelry Store
Jacob Steinbach’s
George Brettell
Oceanic
J. F. Jackson & Co
J. F., Jackson, Apatee
Sam Wah
City Hall
Walker
Paul A. Bryant
Birks
Keyport
George Davison
Bayside Lodge
Mr. Davidson
John G. Stiles
Sigmund Salz
John 8. Bainton
Navesink Lodge
Jack Wyckoff
Harry van Schoick
Maggie Hulse
George Hillman
Ee van Brackle
Jacob Steinbach
Coast Society
James Cavenaugh
York
Muller
Lew
Atten- Ferran
Ocean Park Gabino
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