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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1910
Page
8
Mr Bowser endures a parade of salesmen at his home a flying machine book agent a milk cow and a church voting ticket seller all while his wife notes rising meat prices and a possible farming venture his calm exterior hides a quirky comic fate and a doctor calls it a puzzling case for a medical journal.
A shopper comments on very small apples as a grocer opens a fresh barrel. The grocer warns he has opened the wrong end of the barrel, prompting the humorous exchange cited to the Yonkers man.
The Spokane Spokesman Review recounts local graduates including Jim Wilkinson and Mignonetta in a reflective piece. It notes a high school graduate reading an essay on elevating the world and mentions their late-life pursuits in business blocks and music while hinting at marriages and personal milestones.
Red Bank Board of Education met to discuss routine business and to consider allocations. They approved raises for three women teachers and increased pay for Squire RE Conservant while naming new principals and hiring staff for several schools.
Rev Thomas B Hughes of Wisconsin was warmly welcomed at a Baptist Church gathering in Long Branch. He outlined plans if he accepts the Long Branch call, and the banquet ending the night was well received. He will consult his wife and family before deciding on the Atlantic coast church.
Plans expand for a large carnival and exposition by the Phil Daly Hose Company starting July 4. The vacant lot beside St James Church is secured for attractions. the Poltil Carnival Company provides amusements. Major feature is the eagle flying machine. a military band performs daily. Grounds admission is free. revenue comes from patrons at stands and attractions.
A boy known as a yangster traded an electric torch for a wheelbarrow leading to the recovery of stolen items from Dr John Saw yer in Oceanic. The torch was among the recovered goods. Authorities traced the theft to the Italian family visiting the village. The doctor declined to press charges.
Rev. Dr. John Hanley district superintendent will preach at Simpson M. E. Church next Sunday morning and perform baptisms if requested. The children’s day program will be read by the Sunday school during the event.
Mrs Roseld of New York rents seagom apartments in the new Simon Hees building on Brighton Avenue as the Hess Apartments open for tenants.
Detective Sergeant Walling and officers led a late night raid on five houses in the First Ward arresting residents and alleged inmates for tippling gambling and misbehavior. Gertrude Edwards held for grand jury while Wesley Edwards discharged. Others held on bail amounts from 300 to 500. City Solicitor Slocum attended City Hall amid public tension. Lost horse Election Night noted for pigeon fancier William H. Tabor.
Broadway confectioner Raymond M. Disbrow has purchased a new auto delivery car now in service. He plans to extend into wholesale candy trade and Horton's ice cream delivery. He has also become agent for the Schach line of cars and will begin demonstrations once proficient at the wheel.
Final meeting of the G A R joint committee will be held at City Hall next Tuesday night with all committees asked to attend. A Tuesday night session adjourned for a week due to several absences. Veterans praise the convention entertainment. total cost to exceed $325.
A crew of eighty men labors to extend the trolley line between Atlantic and Florence avenues and the New Jersey Southern tracks at North Long Branch. The roadbed is prepared to receive ties and the project is to be finished in ten days with cars running by July 1.
Auto mobile owners complain about the Norwood avenue bridge over crushed stone and cement, saying the surface does not pack well and wheels dig in. Traffic crosses and ice causes difficulty, as reported in the Daily Rear.
Editors from Pennsylvania and New Jersey presented General Superintendent C W Huntington of the Central Railroad of New Jersey with a silver loving cup at Wilkes-Barre on June 11 1910. The event included a special train to the hotel Redington Atlantic City guests and a post luncheon program with tours of the Luzerne county courthouse and Irene Temple Mystic Shrine.
Miss Sarah Armstrong of Shrewsbury has come home from Presbyterian Hospital New York after rheumatic treatment. She uses crutches to move about and recover.
Mrs Abbie T Crowe of Brooklyn purchased a cottage at Red Bank from M M Davidson. William A Hoppong of Red Bank conducted the sale. The deal centers on Irving Place property and involves an unnamed buyer.
Mrs. Amma A Sturla of Atlantic Highlands once ran the Andrew Hotel and gathered about 6000 from rail and boat firms by threatening lawsuits over injuries alleged from banana peels and other mishaps. Her scheme spanned years with settlements from Pennsylvania Railroad and others, while she later lived at Hazlet near Matawan.
Thomas FE McCue of this city graduated in Georgetown College class of June 6 after a three year law course and honor roll status. J McCue, son of Mr and Mrs Martin McCue, reached his majority May 26 and plans to continue legal studies with a noted firm before his bar exam.
West Long Branch borough clerk A D Van Note scored 70 hits of 75 in the Long Branch Gun Club weekly shoot after starting with four misses in the first 25. He then hit 49 of 50 for a 25 straight without a miss. Eatontown Y M C A to stage free lecture series next year in local churches with three lecturers secured and more to be approached.
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