16 Jun 1913
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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1913
Page
1
Consent of contractor filed to the change and rush work on paving on Seriid Avenue. Certiorari proceedings delayed the project and require prompt action.
At an adjourned meeting the City Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution to award paving Second Avenue with Metropolitan Brick at 2.48 dollars per square yard, replacing a prior Mack Brick award. Morris C. Burns, previously awarded the Mack Brick contract, consented to the change, and Metropolitan Brick will proceed to complete the work, expected to finish early in August between Chelsea and Brighton. Obstructions in sidewalks prompted notices to be issued to clear them, and a water main break on Third Avenue in front of the Smythe building was reported and will be repaired with the expense charged to Mr. Smythe. Elks hold Flag Day observance at Garfield Avenue lodge with Exalted Ruler presiding and remarks by Thomas P. Fay.
John Wortman, a noted amateur angler, hooked a large striped bass offshore near the Atlantic Hotel. After a lengthy battle toward Chelsea Avenue and Cranmer bathing grounds, he hauled to shore a 40 inch fish weighing 20 1/4 pounds.
Red Bank chief Athur L Wymbs reports William Lockett the daylight thief held on two burglary charges has fully confessed to entering Miss Mary Hendrickson s Red Bank home on Thursday June 6 and stealing jewelry worth about 300 dollars Lockett denies James Thompson burglary though four witnesses saw him near the house last week Detectives plan to recover stolen items from pawn shops in New York City and the pearl handled revolver sold to a Shrewsbury Avenue pawnbroker was recovered later by Wymbs Lockett had been living in Newark earlier and spent time in Red Bank s pit area and Littles Silver.
A large audience attended the annual Children’s Day program at First Baptist Church. Supt J I Davison and wife received praise for organizing the event with floral decor and a central gateway arch bearing Whosoever Will, May Come. The program featured student performances, poems, recitations, and songs led by the Primary Department, with Norman Robinson, Lawrence Bacon, and Della Sperling among the standouts.
A Red Bank high school incident on June 6 involved William McCue and three classmates using a gelatine pad duplicator to copy a French exam. McCue apologized publicly before the 11th grade as principal E J Woods presided a miniature court martial and Miss Wilbur fainted during the hearing.
Edward Woolley, manager of the Alger blacksmith shop in Eatontown, was kicked in the face while shoeing a horse belonging to White of Shrewsbury. He suffered facial bruises and temporary unconsciousness but expects recovery per Dr. Rush. Woolley’s home is adjacent to the shop. Also noted are 55 patients hospitalized at Monmouth Memorial Hospital today, down from usual seasonal totals.
Theodore Stuart Darling, founder of the Deal seaside village on the old Hathaway farm, died at his residence Saturday after a paralytic stroke. He was 67, born in Asbury Park New Jersey, developed the community with James A Bradley, later sold to Atlantic Coast Realty, served on the Deal council, and traveled the world. He left a widow and four children, with funeral services at his Ocean avenue home and interment in New York.
St Peter's Church Galilee opened for the season yesterday with a sermon by Rev Karl Reiland rector of St George's Episcopal New York. The little sea church drew worshippers and will feature Episcopal divines including bishops such as Scarborough during the summer. Regular services at Elbeson Memorial Church yesterday included 11 am and 4 50 pm with a noted choir and special instrumental offerings. Proceeds from Sunday offerings will aid Monmouth Memorial Hospital and Sunday school meets at 3 pm. Shann, dean of New Jersey newspaper men, died Saturday at Elizabeth Hospital after an operation.
Society wedding across the river features five couples tying and renewing vows as guests arrive by special train to a fashionably staged Riverside Drive ceremony in Middletown Township.
The June wedding of Miss Sarah Hubbard to Lieut John Huff Van Vilet of the United States Army will take place at 6 PM in the Hubbard residence drawing room under a pink Ramblers arch. Immediate family only attend, with music by Prof Harold TM byell's orchestra and decorations by W. W. Kennedy & Sons. Afterward, the couple will honeymoon then reside in Red Bank.
Tonight the Red Bank Chautauqua opens with prompts by Minsle and Voge and features poems, readings, and a recital by Dr. Pearson on The Joy of Living. Tomorrow includes lectures by Hamilton and Shadley, with performances from the Commonwealth Miike and Pedevernor Mer bert Shadley of Missouri. The event centers on poetry and inspiration, with duties on public speaking and selections from famous writers.
A Wednesday evening religious gathering at Captain Garrett Hennessey’s fish headquarters in Ocean Avenue drew fifteen fishermen from diverse walks of life. Led by W. Roberigan, the evangelial committee chair, the talk linked Luke and Matthew with John’s Gospel to urge fishermen to cast nets for men rather than fish, urging devotion to God and warning against worldly worry and perilous work at sea.
The U S Supreme Court ruled Missouri and several states major rail rate laws are not enforceable as to six larger railroads and upheld West Virginia Arkansas and Oregon rate laws. The court also voided the 1875 Civil Rights Act as applied nationwide finding it unconstitutional due to lack of uniform nationwide application.
Miss Gladys Shropshire daughter of Ex Mayor Charles W Y Shropshire of Sea Bright hosted the Red Bank High School girls basketball team at her Sea Bright home. Guests included Eleanor Hendenberg Doremus Portia Bergen and Dorothy Weeks as they enjoyed singing social hour and refreshments Friday afternoon.
Miss Mabel V. Stephenson daughter of Rev Dr R B Stephenson pastor of Asbury M B Church graduated with third honor at Manasquan High School exercises held last Thursday. Dr Meade of Baltimore delivered the address and presented the diplomas. Stephenson gave an essay on The Hour that Jack Built.
A non suit was granted today by Judge Nelson Y. Dungan in one of two suits by Davis-Smith Lumber and Coal Co. against Theodore G. Cranmer and the McKennas over two West End houses. Testimony was brief. The other matter involves a railroad siding at a Roman Catholic Church site and a condemned price of 700 dollars, with a jury to hear the case this week.
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