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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
9
A nostalgic school note titled Chattle Chips bids graduating class of 1914 farewell until September. It mirrors Rudyard Kipling in verse and urges practical use of lessons learned, humility, respect for elders, equal courtesy, work ethic, and loyalty to Alma Mater, with a playful line about a class yell to signal graduation.
The case of Hume Peskowsky versus the New Jersey Railroad for 10000 in injuries from a July 1912 Chelsea avenue crossing collision opened today before Judge Foster and a jury. A prior verdict of 1000 was overturned by the Supreme Court. Thomas P. Fay and former AG Edmund Wilson represent the plaintiff. Charles Miller and James D. P. Carton defend.
The eighth grade graduation of Red Bank public schools was held in the High School auditorium this morning. Forty four graduates will enter High School next term. The program featured orchestra selections and the girls chorus opening with Lonefellow's Evangeline. Prof George H Harten superintendent presented the diplomas. The auditorium was well filled.
Captain Joseph D. Lake, formerly of this city, now lives with his wife and daughter in Red Bank and marks his 77th birthday. He remains active as chief engineer on the Albertina of Merchants' Steam Boat Company and has long served the waterworks here. Born in Eaton town, he later joined the Civil War Revenue cutter and after the war married Mary Jinn. His six daughters include Mrs Harold Dennett, Mrs Joseph Kessler, Mrs George Hall, Mrs Harry W Reynolds, Miss Jennie Lake, Mrs William Melntyre, and Mrs Meta VanNote.
The Mutual Wil Corporation presents D W Griffiths The Escape at Court Theatre New York in its third week with packed houses It features a prologue showing life in protoplasms magnified 100000 times by Dr Daniel Carson Goodman to illustrate that lower life offspring resemble the mother cell while human life often degenerates
The Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association of New Jersey will hold its annual dinner at Wardell’s Port-au-Peck Hotel Pleasure Bay with a shore dinner in a glass pavilion. Wardell and President Loewus reviewed plans as members from across the state attended a meeting. Prominent speakers and a marching band will enliven the event while weather will not affect the dining arrangements. Masons Call Off: Abacus Lodge No. 182 F and A M adjourned to mid September with several emergencies before the heated period starts.
The East View Hotel at Highlands received a license renewal this morning before Judge Foster at Freehold. The process followed a three week delay with a brief hearing and a few witness exams.
A New Jersey Exempt Firemen's Association convention in Hackensack featured a Long Branch delegation promoting the seashore resort. Attendees handed out literature, announced the Long Branch carnival in August, and pushed the on to Long Branch slogan despite opposition to president John Kennel.
Charles Hill, longtime rider for Mackey, will build a handsome home and garage at Liberty street and Aulantec avenue opposite the Hageman cottage. Leon Cubberley is the architect. Bids have been invited. The 100 by 205 foot lot will house a ten room hollow tile and stucco house with a Spanish tile roof, a billiard room, a rec room, and a two car garage.
In a fogbound night collision near Ores Light Ship the British coaster Copsewood 600 tons was damaged when the Hamburg American collier Etruria 4000 tons loomed in darkness. The Copsewood bore a big hole above the water line and bulwarks were carried away while the Etruria sustained slight damage. In Washington marine experts testified Congress seeks unsinkable hulls but foresees no rapid legal fix.
Louis Steinberg a retired hotel man died suddenly at his home on Washington street Red Bank shortly after five this morning Initial signs of illness appeared minutes before his death He told his wife sleep was broken and sat on the bed perspiration streaming He uttered This is the last before collapsing He died without further words He had been in jovial mood last night Survived by a widow and three children Caroline William and Joseph He ran the Third Avenue Hotel in the city then the Central Hotel in Red Bank before retiring Earlier he was a cigar maker and was a member of the Hebrew Burial Ground Association
E WS Worthley of Oceanport stands as the sole local milk dealer whose product meets grade standards under the new milk ordinance. He will label Grade A Raw Inspected on white caps and bottles. Worthley remodeled his home along Arcana avenue with a wide porch, joining it into a single residence, while George Davis supervised the work.
Recorder Arrowsmith sentenced two prisoners to the county jail this morning. Frank Farley, arrested on Morris avenue by Patrolman McCarthy, will serve fifteen days as a county guest. John Doyle, jailed for drunk and disorderly conduct on Monmouth avenue by Patrolman Kirby, will spend a few days at the county seat.
Vice Chancellor Backes at City Hall heard four foreclosure suits related to Long Branch real estate. In the New Jersey Mortgage and Trust Company vs Minnie E Troutman and Sonny Rosenberg a decree favored the complainant with Rosenberg's property first and Troutman's second. Moody Morford represented the mortgage company.
The committee plans to change the cornerstone date for the new Federal building from June 27 to June 25 to accommodate Carson Commandery Knights Templar members. The Knights will also attend an outing at Pleasure Bay next Thursday with Most Worshipful Grand Lodge officers as guests. The six member committee will be enlarged and a band will accompany Carson Commandery for the event.
Judge Charles C. Black of Hudson county was today sworn in as a member of the New Jersey State Supreme Court. The oath was administered by Chancellor Walker in Trenton New Jersey.
Have New Auto Feed Truck, HM, B. Sherman & Sons, Broad Way grain and feed merchants, purchased a new auto feed truck. It will be used in making long hauls.
Miss Beatrice F Herzfeld of Manhattan wed Max Reichenbach of St Gall Switzerland in a civil ceremony at Osage Garden Runyon Avenue Deal attended by close family. Judge E Foster officiated. Reception followed before the couple began their honeymoon. Also reported are the funeral of Colts Neck farmer John Giberson aged 84, the juvenile baseball games at Base Ball Park with Newark defeating Rompers 4-0, and notes on Monmouth County Medical Society events including a banquet at De Lisle Allaire and upcoming state convention in Spring Lake.
Captain John W. Borden celebrated his 70th birthday with friends and family. A Civil War era sea officer and veteran deep water sailor for a decade, he captained Patten Line boats between Long Branch and New York and later served on the New Jersey Pilot Commission. He and his wife enjoy good health with a son, J. Fred Borden.
Miss Harriet Pryor daughter of Benjamin Pryor and Irving R Van Brunt son of James Van Brunt both of Fair Haven were married last night at the rectory of St James Catholic Church by Rev Joseph Casey. Miss Nellie Pryor and John H Naughton served as attendants. They plan a short wedding trip and will reside in Fair Haven. Van Brunt works at Rumson Country Club.
In a drug store a customer asks for help with coins and a polite clerk, who embodies a purist New York Times tone, inquiries what seems to be the matter. The brief exchange highlights language quirks and a courteous clerical response.
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