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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1911
Page
8
A notice describes a vacating ordinance for a section of Beechwood Avenue in Long Branch New Jersey based on a 1906 map. It shows a proposed route from Locust Avenue to Cedar Avenue signed by landowners abutting the section releasing rights and waiving compensation for the closure.
A promoter pitches the Great American Artificial Eardrum to Mrs. Stebbins, claiming a lifetime device and huge profits. The deaf landlady, and the trial of his scam, reveal the mock seriousness of the offer and a dismissive exit with a pocketful of questions.
The Baltimore American reports Miss Gummage won damages in her breach of promise suit was denied. the jury instead vindicated her by finding the man a contemptible specimen of humanity and congratulating her on losing him.
A spirited exchange unfolds as Sniffkins vows not to remain a mere clerk and the heartless girl retorts that he may lose his job. The fragment hints at social mobility and workplace insecurity in a Catholic Standard context.
A garbled excerpt references a man who invites regret notes and mentions a swan living on water. It includes scattered phrases about Crimsonbeak, Modern Society, and a Denver Republican frame of mind, with distorted lines and incomplete thoughts.
A stream of visitors to Port Monmouth is documented including Rev. Dr. Ernest L. Fox of Flatbush, Alfred Coddington of East Orange, Matthew Ammén of Riverhead, and Captain Martin D. Willett of Jersey City. Also listed are Mrs. Joseph Lewis Jr. of Brooklyn, Mrs. Frank Gilchrest of Brooklyn, Mrs. Emma B. Magee of Freehold, and Miss Mae Collis visiting relatives locally.
Miss Margaret Morford of Middle town suffers a nervous breakdown with Dr. Young of Red Bank attending. Mrs. Cameron of Red Bank is ill with malaria at her sister’s home. Dr. Wilson of Red Bank attends. Hon and Mrs Henry Taylor ill under care of Dr. Cooley of Keyport. Constable David M. Cooley convalescing. Mrs. John J Oxley visiting Fair Haven guest at DeNormandie Avenue. Advertise in the Daily Record.
Editor Long Branch Record reports the International Sunshine Society has paid off debts of the Arthur Home for Blind Babies Summit New Jersey a combined nursery hospital and kindergarten for blind children from sight to public care. The Blind Department notes first U S institution in this field now independent and full of babies from New York City. A second New Jersey facility plans for up to 150 children on ample grounds inviting city inquiries about blind children needing care.
William T. Hendrickson of Middles town grows what locals call the finest musk melons in Monmouth county. His patch spans about twelve acres on unturned sod in hot beds, plus heat and early ripening methods borrowed from Nebraska growers, featuring Jenny Lind melons.
Mrs Lydia Wyckoff of Port Monmouth is convalescing after a severe attack of peritonitis that has confined her to bed for several weeks. Local physicians report gradual improvement and expect a full recovery.
Henry Gramann of Monmouth street Red Bank who runs a barber shop there wore a broad smile and passed cigars to customers after Dr Stork visited the shop’s upstairs apartments yesterday and left a bouncing baby boy. Both mother and child are doing well. The Gramanns formerly lived in Eatontown.
The Sunday school of the First Reformed Church in Red Bank will hold its children day program next Sunday night. Recitations drills and vocal solos by scholars and chorus plus piano by Miss Lelia Patterson cornet by Armory P. Osborn and violin by Bennie Gallo.
The New Jersey Children's Home reports since its founding it has aided over 1500 children in the past year. It received 140 new children, 98 legally committed to permanent homes, and placed 199 in family homes. About 850 children benefited through aid, with a target to fund a fire proof receiving home. The society is sustained by voluntary contributions to Trenton.
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