Prevented Flooded Streets This Year City report旭
Street Commissioner Kiernan reported to Long Branch City Council on February 1912 efforts to prevent street and basement floods during thaw and heavy rains. He noted temporary repairs, gravel fills, and extensive cleaning of catch basins and drains across Long Branch avenues Chelsea Fifth Ocean Pavillion Avery Bath North Lincoln and other locations in anticipation of March and April rain events. The report lists numerous catch basins trunks and cleaned pipes including locations near Takanassee Bridge Railroad yards and trolley tracks.
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Kiernan
City of
Long Branch
Long Branch Avenue
Columbus Avenue
Second Avenue
Matilda Terrace
Avery Avenue
Broadway
North Broadway
Chelsea Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Fourt Avenue
Laird & Ocean Avenue
Ocean Avenue
Morris and
Pavillion and
Ocean Avenues
Avery and
Bath and
Takanassee Bridge
Lincoln Avenue
Railroad Bridge
Cedar Avenue
Greens Avenue
Takanassee Lake
Second and
Franklin Avenues
Franklin Avenue
Morris Avenue
Second Avenues
Pavilion Avenue
Dunbar Avenue
Brook
Cottage Place
Nine New Church Members at Red Bank Service
Nine members were welcomed at the morning service of First Baptist Church on Maple Avenue Red Bank. The group entered the church at a convent meeting held last Wednesday night. New members include Andrew F. Faden from Boston Massachusetts Mrs and Mr George Allen from Middletown and Matawan First Churches A Voorhees from this city and Mr and Mrs James McNair Elizabeth McNair and James McNair Jr from Lakewood First Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Maple Avenue
Red Bank
Andrew F. Faden
Dudley Street Baptist Church
Boston
Mangs
George Allen
Middletown
Matawan
Voorhees
This City
Mra
Ames McNair
Mixg
Elizabeth McNair
James McNair, Jr
B C Club to Host Dance at Townley Hall
The TB C Club met at Edgar Woolley’s home Saturday night then planned their annual dance for March 8 at Townley Hall with Harold A. Dennett providing music. A Neptune Hall church meeting and a public commission government event were announced with invitations. Rent details listed for rooms at 186 Biwav Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TB. C. Clb
Edgar Woolley
Townley Hall
Harold A. Dennett
Sailor recounts perilous sea voyage in ice bound sloop
Captain Edward Burlew, sole occupant of the Lydia Van Name, was towed into Keyport harbor after a treacherous voyage. The ice bound craft washed to sea, froze midwinter, and nearly swamped, with Burlew surviving days at sea before rescue by Captain Hiney and arrival at Sandy Hook. The sloop will undergo drydock repairs in Keyport. Headpin Tournament opens March 4 at Elkwood Recreation Alleys under Phil Cohen with five man teams and individuals eligible.
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Lydia van Name
Keyport
Edward Burlew
Keyport Harbor
Joseph Hiney
Trouson
Burlew
Hook
Sandy Hook
Elkwood
Phil Cohen
Red Bank Edges Neptune In Rallying League Bout
A Red Bank Y M C A basketball win over Neptune High School ended in a second half scrap with minutes left, final score 17 to 16 for Red Bank. Neptune protests the outcome as officials decide. Players named include Red Bank’s Ayres McQueen Doremus Ryerson Wilby and Neptune’s Jones Lyons Grace Retchey Barrett Cooper. Referee Jack Quinn.
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Red Bank Y. M. C. A
Red Bank
Neptune High
Red Bankers
Ocean Grove
Neptune
Neps
Jack Quinn
Retchey
Foul—K. McQuen
Adrian Mintod
Seven Hundred At Ball At Lyceum Masquerade Night
The Lyceum hosted the third annual masquerade ball by the Hebrew Ladies Benevolent Society drawing nearly 700 attendees. Costumes ranged from fancy to grotesque as dancers filled the floor and visitors from nearby towns observed the event. Prizes were awarded to Louis Zabionky Red Bank Gorcey Stutzer Goldie Shapiro D C Nicoll Arthur Solk Benny Katz with Mrs Yetta Barshofsky chairing the arrangements along with several committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Hebrew Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Louis Zabionky
Red Bank
Gorcey and Stutzer
Goldie Shapiro
D. C
Wilson protests over borough township tax split
At a Red Bank Mayor and Council meeting Attorney General Edmund Wilson challenged bills for the same Harrison avenue lots in both borough and Shrewsbury township. He also objected to a duplicate dog tax. Assessor Ivins explained the four lots straddle the borough boundary, front in the borough and rear in the township. The matter was referred to Ivins and Wilson to resolve the split and refund the excess $10.70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Wilson
Harrison Avenue
Shrewsbury Township
Albert L. Iving
Horace P. Cook
Ivins
Wilson
Set
Special Meeting Of Red Bank Fire Department Officers
A special meeting of the department officers of the Red Bank Fire Department will be held tomorrow night at eight o'clock in Independent Engine Co.'s frehouse on Mechanic street. Notice issued by Secretary T Irving Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Bank Fire Department
Independent Engine Co
Frehouse
Mechanic Street
T. Irving Brown
Registration Day on City Registry Revision Before Election
Registries boards in each ward met at 1 pm to revise and correct lists ahead of the special election next Tuesday for the new Commission form of government. Boards will stay in session until 9 pm. Daisy Club met at Mrs Anna Baker's Fourth avenue home with Misses Wardell Welcome Brewster Baker Wardell and Grace Wardell present. A lot on olf St James property and a former Parish Mall building were sold for use as a stable and garage. Majestic Theatre Monmouth at Red Bank advertises moving pictures and vaudeville nightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theatre
Monmouth St. Red Bank
Chas
W. Ritter
Ostre
Boards of Registry
Commission
Daisy Club
Anna Baker
Fourth Avenue
Anna Wardell
Comilla Welcome
Alberta Brewster Annf Baker
Grace Wardell
St. James
Harryton
Broadway
Mmn
Olf St
Veto Sustained In Engine Installation Controversy
Acting Mayor Henry Joline presiding officer of the City Council had his first veto last night on a Seagrave Company engine install proposition for the automobile hose wagon. The veto was sustained, with solicitor Slocum's opinion noting enforcement if the engine fails to meet contract requirements. The fire and water committee and city solicitor were urged to adjust. An invitation from the Hebrew Ladies Benevolent Society to their annual ball was accepted. Building Inspector Cranmer warned that the Pach building on Brighton Avenue remains unsafe after winter fires and should be torn down. Firemen's exempt certificates were granted to John Goodwin Joseph Alberto and Samuel Adams at the request of the Hiberon Engine Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Joline
Counsell
Seagrave Company
Slocum
Fire and Water Committee
City Solicitor
Hebrew Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Cranmer
Brighton Avenue
City Solicitor and Building Committee
John Goodwin
Joseph Alberto
Samuel Adams
Hiberon Engine Company
Telephone Dance Promises St Patrick’s Day Fun
Telephone employes plan their fourth annual dance in Townley Hall on March 18. Preparations are complete with green decorations and a committee set to go the limit. Tickets are with the committee and participation appears likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townley Hall
Walter C Reed Opens Shop In Ocean Garage City News
Walter C Reed son of Dr James J Reed of Sea Bright has opened a machine shop in the Ocean Garage this city. He is a practical automobile man and now lives with his wife’s folks on Morrell street. He has studied automobiles and for years driven his father’s machines at Rumson Sea Bright and Long Branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter C. Reed
James J. Reed
Sea Bright
Ocean Garage
Mr. Reed
Morrell Street
Rumson
Long Branch
Benefit for Disabled Fireman in Keyport Minstrel Show
The Keyport Silver Band and Bannister's Orchestra will stage a minstrel show in Keyport on March 28 to aid Frank Pease a band member injured in a gasoline fire explosion. Pease remains in critical condition and organizers aim to publish an up to date program.
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Keyport
Bannister
Frank Pease
Pease
Weather Bureau Forecast for New Jersey and Washington D C
The U S Weather Bureau predicts strong northeast winds and light snow overnight across New Jersey with a forecast for the Washington D C area. Reported measurements show a morning temperature of 23 F, barometer 30.48, humidity 87 percent, and northeast winds up to 42 miles per hour in the past day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Weather Bureau
New Jersey
Washington, D. C
N. J
Moore
North Broadway
Long Branch
First Step Toward New Red Bank to Long Branch Trolley
Borough officials approve cancellation of 21000 in certificates at First National Bank to save 1050 yearly in interest. Jersey Central Traction seeks franchise for a Red Bank to Long Branch line with routes via Mechanic Spring Myrtle Broadway and a loop to connect with existing rail lines. Stakeholders express optimism despite late application delaying this season’s start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Bank
Long Branch
Henry D. Brinley
Jersey Gentral Traction Company
Perth Amboy
Mechanic
Spring Streets
Lmit
Traction Company
Myrtle Avenue
Broadway
New Jersey Southern Railroad
Chandler & Maps
Third Avenue
Central Depot
Atlantic Coast Line
Second Avenue
Petition for Firehouse Presented at Last Night's Meeting
Red Bank Commissioners discussed Relief fire engine company's plea for a new firehouse. The petition, first raised February and again July 1911, was referred to the fire committee to probe site, costs, and feasibility, with a report due March 18. Some Relief Company members reportedly oppose the move, preferring new equipment over a new house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Bank Commissioners
Box
Charles R. D. Foxwell
Relief Fire Engine Company
William N. Worthley
Horace P. Cook
Cook
Illnesses Strike Local Figures In Wishonte And Union
Mr Bodine of High street remains seriously ill at Wishonte Tor eral days. Henry Lewin treasurer of the consolidated Gas Company is ill at his Union avenue home with pneumonia. His condition showed no marked improvement this morning after a miserable night following his sickness onset last Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bodine
High Street
Wishonte Toreral Daya
L. Henry Lewin
Thesolidated Gas Company
Union Avenue
Elke to Elect Officers at Long Branch Lodge Meeting
Nominations and election of officers of Long Branch Lodge No 74 B P O B occur at the meeting tomorrow evening. Final reports for the term will be submitted and there are many matters to warrant members’ attendance. Initiations are scheduled for Wednesday evening March 11. The South Ehewabury Ice Boat and Yacht Club will hold their regular meeting Wednesday evening. All members are urged to attend as important business will be discussed. The interstate Mik Maids Convention in Crescent Hall Eatontown Wednesday night March 6 features a delightful comedy with pretty milionaide and jolly farmer boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neptune Hall
oMe
Long Branch Lodge
Phy ‘Nal
South Ehewabury Ice Boat and Yacht Club
Crescent Hall
Eatontown
Pretty Millionaide
Jolly Farmer Boys
Church At
Commission
Busy Day in Appeals Court at City Hall
Judge John B. Foster disposes of appeal cases at City Hall, with nearly thirty on the calendar. Several cases were settled or heard, including Tasting Piano Co. vs. Lizzie Covert and vs. Myron Pearson, both off until April 1. Verdicts and further actions noted among numerous civil matters. Admiral Aubrey Ghelled Tripeli Oise obituary follows. Public meeting for the ment League announced for Wednesday at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John BE. Foster
City Hall
Tasting Piano Co
Lizzie Covert
Myron
Pearson
RB. B. K
Zacharias Co
Shark River R Association
Ve. Hush
Kilmonth
Kert C
Lawrence
Jos
W. Child
Nk Pinkel
Stryker
Jaresky Va
Seltman
Benjamin
Collins
Bandister
Atlantic Coast Electric Go
Va Melivaine
Philip Schmidt
Cox
Hurley Vs. Rogers
Boward Dodd
Et al
Lewis Sharkowtz
Wm. J. Patterson Ys. Chas
A. Rogers
Atlantic Coast Electric Company
R. Grandin Clayton
Erwin Ve. American Steel Co
New Physicians Added to Monmouth Memorial Hospital Staff
At a monthly board meeting the Monmouth Memorial Hospital appointed Dr. P. P. Rafferty as pathologist replacing Dr. B. E. Failing and added Drs. Seymour Oppenheim and Charles H. May to the staff. The February report showed 86 admissions, 88 discharges, leaving 70 patients under treatment. ten deaths occurred in February. Regular meetings moved to the second Monday. annual report and by-laws to be printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Governors
Monmouth Memorial Hospital
Thomas R. Woolley
R. H. Hughes
Margaret J. Herries
W. D. Harper
P. P. Rafferty
Red Bank
B. E. Failing
Atlantic Highlands
Seymour Oppenheim
Charles H. May
Hy. B. Sherman
Woolley
Ehaire
H. B. Bannard
Thomas D. Bazley
Mra
William JD. Harper
William P. Cantwell
Henry Seligman
C. G. van Note
Ways and Media
Bannard
Mre
H. Wilcox
W.D. Harper
John 8. Hoey
Charles A. Wimpfheimer
Norman L. Munro
W. D .Harpar
B. Drummond Woolley
Augustus Chandler
Harry W. Green
Thomas W. Cooper
Daniel Hidwards
David 8
Crater
Clarence G
Fair Haven’s “Sheriff” Hart Ailing From Pneumonia
Miss Annie Hart known locally as Fair Haven’s “Sheriff” is confined to her Main street home the Merry Widow cottage with pneumonia. Once in serious condition she now shows signs of recovery under the care of Dr Harvey W Young of Red Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Hart
Fair Haven
Merry Widow
Main Street
Harvey W. Young
Red Bank
New Front to 80 Frey Building on Broadway
Brick front for Sol Frey building near completion with plate glass windows planned Two colored brick design enhances street appearance. front to extend to adjoining repair shop Adding improvement to Broadway area Golden's wallpaper shop advertises variety and services A F Golden 679 Broadway and A Garatein 16 Liberty listed for contact. repairs offered at reasonable prices with first class work
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Frey
Broadway
A. Garatéin
Liberty
Surf Theatre and Local Events Highlight Weekend Schedule
Open afternoon and evening shows announced for Surf Theatre and Keyport Life Pictures with matinees at 2 30 Saturday. Admission: 1 cent general, 5 cents for children. A New England supper event at First Baptist Church tomorrow evening features Boston baked goods and assorted dishes. Graves funeral notice for Mander Greve, Atlantic Highlands, Monday at 4. Private funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life Motion
Alor Pen
Mander Greve
Acantic Mighlands
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T. B.C. Club Meeting
Commission Government League
Arioch Hall
Anere
Edward Barklaw
Bay
Edwin J. Stearns
Weinentay
The
Daily Record
MR. Wilson
Shrewebury Township
Fire Dept
Daley Club
Majestic Theatre
Monmouth
Railroad Station
Joseph Rodgers
Moving
Parre
Weather Bureau Forecast
Churchet
Supplies Commission
Government League
First National Bank
Pittenger
Dr. Thompson
Isaac B. Edwards
Second National Bank
Edwards
Newton Dorenus
First Bank
Mr. Bodine Very St
Henry Irwin Very
Elke
Appeals Court
Tripeli Oise
Taranto
Italy
Aubrey
Turkey
Tripoli
Tobruk
Bevulazt
Toting
Hall
Rafferty
Sheriff” Bick
Frey Building
Golden's
A. F. Golden
Broadway, Bate
Surf Theatre
New England
Firet Baptist Chares
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