Farmers Day urged to aid Monmouth Memorial Hospital
The Monmouth County Board of Trade and local residents push for a Farmers Day at the shore to benefit Monmouth Memorial Hospital in Long Branch. Organizers envision farmers bringing produce for a public market and donations, with scouts to invite participation from Monmouth farmers and a day-long hospital collection effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth Memorial Hospital
William D. Harper
Monmouth County
Board of Trade
Ili
William D. Martin
New York Telephone Co
Monmouth
Long Branch
Red Bank Happenings Bright Memorial Day Notes
Miss Jessie Pratt of Newark visits Red Bank as relatives and friends host her. Area residents travel to Asbury Park for Memorial Day concerts by the South Bethlehem band and fireworks. Several local residents host guests and attend church services as the community observes the holiday with family gatherings and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Pratt
Newark
William Nixon
Stanley and
Wilbur
Elberon
Long, Branch
Nixon
Samuel Marshall
Spring Street
Gladys Pmmons
Lakewood
Geo. Truax
Allen Place
Mildred Heyer
Jersey City Business College
Barbara Heyer
Worthley Street
Red Bank
Asbury Park
South Bethlehem
Village Cobbler of Man Crafting Boots for All
A Manx cobbler on the Isle of Man, a primitive village shop, recalls an era before modern systems when a local man named Shamus told him what boots were needed and the cobbler, from the back of the shop, fashioned them. Children’s feet were remeasured as they grew, and the village shoeshop became a center of local gossip and quick shoe making observed by customers in a bustling, intimate shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isle of Man
Man
Shamus
Oakhurst Social and Business Meeting at Parsonage
Epworth League will hold a social and a business meeting at the parsonage this evening. Members are invited. Local visits and family notes fill the scene with residents from Long Branch to Farmingdale. Flower festival by Ladies Aid Society raises funds and social activity continues across Oakhurst and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Parsonage
Willis Woolley
Long Branch
John F. Woolley
Park Avenue
Samuel Thompson
Mon‘month Road
Clarksburg
Bert White
West Long Branch
Harry F. Davis
Isaac B. White
Monmouth Road
Benjamin Foster
Lottie Brown
Englishtown
Ralph Brown
West Park Avenue
Harry C. van Note
Grandin van Note
Farmingdale
Christopher Gramann
Wayside
Harvey Fiske
Sarah Johnston
Hast River
Conn
Asbury Park
Harry Cloyd
Elberon
United States Express Co
Ladies’ Aid Society
Estelle Voorhees
Walter [Gardell
Reba Woolley
Agnes Hibbetta
Meten Johnston
Freehold
Lydia Dangler
West Pari Avenue
Walter Sherman
West Long Ranch
Reading Club closes after decorative meeting in Shrewsbury
The 28th of May marked the conclusion of the Reading Club meetings at the home of president Mrs. A. W. Jennings. The event featured readings including Burke on Conciliation with the Colonies and George the Third, with participants Mrs. Swift Mrs. Hubbard Miss M Connolly and others. Several members shared updates on health travel and local happenings such as Miss Forman visiting India and Rev. F. P. Sweesey visiting Port Jefferson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading Club
A. W. Jennings
Burke
Colonies
Wndymion
J. H. Patterson
Jane
Kentucky
A. B. White
John Kennedy
Miss Forman
India
Mary Lovett
Miss Lovett
Rev
F. P. Sweesey
Port Jefferson
L. I
Harry G. Borden
George Massey
Louis van Buren Bell
George D. Tallman
Maplewood
Ida Conover
J. R. Sickles
Marie Casey
Verona
N. J
Baldwin
Amelia Lopez
Keyport
Fish Bone in Leg Ends Foreman’s Injury at Port Monmouth
John Maxson Jr a 78 year old foreman at Port Monmouth fish company suffered a serious leg injury from a large fish bone. A laceration worsened as proud flesh formed and he treated with carbolic acid causing additional infection. He endured agony before improving under Dr Marty Hendrickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Monmouth
John Maxson, Jr
Mateone
Marty Hendrickson
Atlantic Highlands
Inaugural Lunch Draws Shaw Criticism and Court Gossip
The Playgoers club invitation prompts G Bernard Shaw to decline defying comfort and theater profits while praising the Guild. News notes recount Revolt of the Kaiser's Daughter with Berlin arrivals and engagements, a princess fleeing marriage, and imperial witticism. Chinese women push foot reform and education reform spreads, as authorities debate the significance of footbinding. Tips on bleaching flannels follow, with household tricks and a comic exchange over money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Bernard Shaw
Garrick Club
Hos
Viena
Venice
William II
Germany
Berlin
Switzerland
Mecklenburg Strelitz
Teld
Kateer
Italy
A Deacon’s Remedy For a Quarrelsome Couple
A 1912 tale shows Philetus Sialignan and Eunice Carter in a long courtship and marriage marked by religious devotion and constant doubt. After repeated disputes over biblical miracles, Deacon Roberts intervenes and orders a two day lockup, ending the bickering and restoring harmony as the couple embraces peace and faith.
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Philetus Sialignan
Bunice Carter
Roberts
Wae Chega
Philetus
Eunice
Jonah
Buice
Haylee
Hylee
Chee Elyielveny
Israel
Tristate League Scores Reported in Disjointed Text
Incomplete standings list Lancaster York 0 Lancaster 1, Allentown Harrisburg 6 Allen town 6, Trenton Altoona 4 Trenton 3, Wilnington Tabhatorra 1 Wil lanyvton 1. The fragment shows multiple match results with unclear formatting and several misspellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tristate League
Lancaster
York
Allentown
Harrisburg
Trenton- Altoona
Trenton
Wilnington
Tabhatorra
Willanyvton
Sounded That Way Housekeeper Quote about Longfellow Lesson
A housekeeper recalls Miss Brown describing a blacksmith to pupils in vivid terms. The lesson paints the smith as large with soot covered face, dirty apron, blazing fires, and loud hammering sparks. A child whispers the image is that of the devil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Brown
Longfellow
Curious Choice of a Wife Curate’s double engagement tale
An English curate wed a widow older than him, shocking parishioners. The groom sought release through a settlement but failed. In despair he asked for a way out. the mother revealed the mover behind the marriage. He chose the mother, who later married a wealthy stockbroker.
Nature Teaches Inventors in a Remarkable Tale
The Inventor cites nature as a source of design insights. He points to the hollow pillar as stronger than a solid one, inspired by the wheat straw. He claims car thrice springs come from horse hooves, and lists natural models for tools like chisels, planes, triphammers, and edges from various animals.
Boy Killed in Accident Near Pensauken
Four year old Felix Snyder was struck by an automobile driven by William Deacon of Philadelphia on the Collins farm Pensauken New Jersey. He suffered fatal skull injuries according to initial reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conmen
N. J
Felix Snyder
Collins Farm
Pensauken
William Deacon
Philadelphia
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West End, N. J
First Glass Motion Pictures
C.A.W. Dept
J. Clark Conover
Robert Smith
Mildred Smith
New York
Smith
Fred K. French
Hudson Avenue
Georgianna Scott
Jersey City
Scott
Eliza Marks
Worthley Stree
Henry KH. Edgerton
Perth Amboy
Herbert L. Murdock
South Street
George Smith
New Brunswick
William P. Hugg
Maple Avenue
First Baptist Church
Johnson L. Miner
la Ros
Percy Perinchief
Men's League of the First Baptist Church
Theodore Johnson
Hubbard Allen
New York City
J. L. Miner
Piret
Lizzie 8. Parker
Branch Avenue
John A. Oakes
Belford
Spring Lake
Manasquan
Hdna H. Parker
East Rutherford
L. 8. Parker
Oakhurst News
Shrewsbury News
The
Daily Record
Shaw
Mia
Tsht
China
Gothten
Edward Allaworth Ross
Associated Literary Pre
Whiletus
Depeon Ateberts
Sho
Reuzion
Leven
Galue
Ruehie
Vermont
Nice
Deacon
Dove of Love and Peace
Judas Iscariot
Detroit Jewel
Vulcan OR
Acorn
Standard Gas
Vulcan Water Heater
New Jersey
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