General Eckerts Wall set aside after long fight verdict
A New York Supreme Court jury held that General Thomas T. Eckerts will is invalid due to undue influence by his younger son Thomas Jr and secretary Richard G. Page. The estate valued at least 1.7 million dollars would be divided equally between the two sons if upheld, altering the prior 230000 bequest to the elder Eckert. The case centers on trust provisions and a 1910 August 30 will drafted during General Eckerts Long Branch, New Jersey residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas T. Eckert
General Eckert
Joseph T. Welch
Long Branch
N. J
James Clendennin Eckert
Johanna Eckert
Carlton Terrace
Elberon
Colored man fined five for gambling in Red Bank poolroom
George Cooper colored was fined five dollars or thirty days in jail after being charged with gambling in R R Mount’s building Red Bank. He claimed he and John Flanagan white were playing cards for drinks. Cooper ran away when warned to lock up. Officer Antonides testified money changed hands during the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Mount
Red Bank
Antonides
George Cooper
Recorder Badeau
Cooper
John Flanagan
Elyen
Atlantic City opens M. E. Conference with historic gavel gift
Opening session of the New Jersey M. E. Conference in Atlantic City featured Bishop Berry receiving a gavel carved from Thunderbolt Georgia timber where John Wesley preached his first U S sermon. Dr Snyder presented it as Judge Clarence L Cole missed the welcome speech in Washington. Dr A E Ballard age 93 presided at the memorial service naming Rev J E Lawn Rev Thomas OHanlon Rev Richard Thorn Jr and Rev George Maddock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
New Jersey
M. E
Bishop Berry
Thunderbolt
Savannah
John Wesley
Snyder
Clarences L. Cole
Washington
Berry
A. E. Ballard
Ocean Grove
Ballard
J. E. Lawn
Paulsboro
Thomas O'Hanlon
Richard Thorn, Jr
Trenton
George C. Maddock
State
Church Temperance Society
Central Church
N. J. Wright
Worth Wins Thrilling Bowling Duel At Elkwood Lanes
In a best of ten but decided in eleven games, H Worth edged 8S. Gootheil at Elkwood Recreation Alleys. Worth led early then trailed at times as Goetheil won eight and ten games, but Worth total 207 to Goetheil 202 after a dramatic final frame. Crowds packed the lanes as the Elberon favorite clinched the close match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Worth
Gootheil
Elkwood
Worth
Goothels
Elberon
Goetheil
Goothell
New Jetty Under Construction at Monmouth Beach
Contractor George Woolley erects a 125 foot jetty opposite the J C Brady cottage at Monmouth Beach. Also notices ads for Parker's Moving Pictures, a Pennsylvanian horse sale, a 25 cent admission minstrel show at the Long Branch Opera House, and an organ recital at First Presbyterian Red Bank on Friday night March 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Woolley
J. C. Brady
Monmouth Beach
Long Branch Military Band
Opera House
First Presbyterian Church
Red Bank
Davis
Dudley &Co
Etrels
Uth
Chester M. Truat
Broadway
Thaw Abandons Latest Bid for Freedom at Matteawan
Harry Kendall Thaw’s attempt to gain a jury trial via habeas corpus before Justice Giegerich was abandoned. His withdrawal came after news of a bribery scandal involving Matteawan officials, prompting his lawyer Henry Hirschberg to pull the writ and return Thaw to the asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry Kendall Thaw
Matteawan
Thaw
Charles Kennedy
Giegerich
Supreme Court
Giegarich
Henry Hirschberg
Newburg
Hirschberg
Mikado at Red Bank Tonight in Empire Theatre
The Mikado opens tonight in the Empire Theatre Red Bank under the Philharmonic Society with help from the Red Bank Ladies Auxiliary to benefit Monmouth Memorial Hospital. Cast includes Mukado Harold Wood Nanki Poo Eugene Magee Ko Ko Robert Lett Pooh Bah A I Busby and Katisha Dr Helen F Gibson plus Lillian Schlemm who just returned from a Brooklyn New York visit. Cashier B R Slocum and spouse tour Italy planning Easter Rome return late June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theatre
Red Bank
Philharmonic Society
Red Bank Ladies’ Auxiliary
Monmouth Memorial Hospital
Red Banks
Charles Eggertt
New York
Daniel Young
Mukado
Harold Wood
Nanki Poo
Eugene Magee
Robert Lett
A. I. Busby
John F. Swackhammer
Warda
Ko-Ko
Samuel Sabath
Josephine Weeks
William A. Sweeney
Katisha
Helen F. Gibson
Brief Against the Trolley Company in New Jersey Case
The City of Long Branch Eatontown and West Long Branch petition the Public Utility Commission against the Red Bank Long Branch trolley line for discrimination and poor equipment and service. It alleges inadequate operation between Red Bank and Long Branch, unsatisfactory notice of timetable changes, and seeks board action to curb capricious scheduling and improve public transit welfare for local residents and travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Long Branch
Township of
Eatontown
Borough of
West Long Branch
Red Bank
Long Branch
Public Utility Commission
William L. Edwards
William A. Stevens
Johnston Makes Brown Varsity Nine
Johnston, a Chattle graduate and local favorite, signed as a regular Brown University baseball player. Coach Pattee praises his timber, fielding, and hitting. A versatile athlete, he also excels at basketball and has drawn Boston papers’ praise for his play. Also noted, the South Shrewsbury Ice Boat and Yacht Club inaugural ball at Branchport drew about one hundred attendees with Wilbur Edward’s orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Johnston
Chattle
Brown University
Johnston
Pattee
Nationals
Hollywood Horse Show Grounds
Boston
South
Red Bank Girls Sent to New Jersey Home for Feeble-Minded
A trio of Red Bank girls appeared in court pleading not guilty to a hold up case. A third man was charged with assault and robbery. A Long Brancher was brought from New York for the proceedings and the case involves a feeble-minded home admission in New Jersey.
Two Wilcott Sisters Committed to Vineland Home
At Freehold Judge Foster committed Ida Florence Wilcott and Sarah Wolcott sisters of Mrs. Mary Wolcott to the State Home for Feeble Minded in Vineland. Ida fifteen and Sarah sixteen were found mentally defective after a conference with Red Bank charity officials. The case began with Mrs. Wolcott seeking Girls Home commitment amid Ida’s allegations of statutory offenses by Red Bank men. further investigation followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freehold
G. L. Button
Red Bank
Monmouth County Charities Aid Association
Maud Moore
Vineland Home
Porter
Foster
Ida
Ladies Aid Society elects officers at Old First Church meeting
West Long Branch notes show new officers for the Ladies Aid Society of Old First Church. President Selina Atcheson, vice president Frank Sherman, secretary Mrs Norton, treasurer Mrs Woolley, with multiple managers listed. The year closed with receipts 1123.46 and disbursements 900.93, leaving 222.53 balance. Also mentions a felon case on Ocean Avenue and upcoming Ladies Night at Red Bank with orchestral entertainment and guest performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Old First Church
West Long Branch
Charles Stillwagon
Selina Atcheson
Frank Sherman
W. EB. Norton
Mra
Albert Woolley
Louisee Lane
Mary Poole
Phoebe Sherman
James Atcheson
Susan Woolley
A. F. Golden
Joseph White
Charlies Stillwagon
Fred VanNote
Jane Brown
William Tully
Remains of Thomas Davis Jr. arrive in Red Bank
Accompanied by his widow the remains of Thomas Davis Jr. arrived from Los Angeles to Red Bank for private funeral services at Mrs. Harold Nevins’s home. Rev Frederick Sweezy officiated. interment followed at Fair View cemetery. Davis, 57, was a Red Bank resident and insur ance man, previously director of the defunct Navesink National Bank, and connected with the Mason Detachable Tooth Co. He is survived by his wife, daughter, two sisters, and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Davig, Jr
Los Angeles
Cal
Red Bank
Harold Nevins
Shrewsbury
Harry C. Fay
Fair View Cemetery
Davis
Lon Angeles
Daily Record
New York
Thomas and
Mary Davis
Alexander D. Cooper
Navesink National Bank
Mason Detachable Tooth Co
Mr. Davis
Mia
Albert Borden
Misa Mary Davis
Joseph and
James Davis
Brooklyn
Had sailed 40000 miles in three months, Bud West reports
Howard West son of Milton West of Church Street told reporters he traveled 40000 miles since last June serving as chief operator on two Ward Line ships the Vigilancia and Esperanza. He is now with Lamport and Holt aboard the Voltaire sailing to South America with stops including Bahia Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, returning by May first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard West
Milton West
Church Street
Vera Cruz
Esperanza
West
Bud
North Long Branch
Vigilancia
Lamport and
Holt
Nglieh
Voltaire
Pier
Brooklyn
South America
Bahia
Brazil
Rio de Janeirio
Buehor Ayres
Santos
Trinidad
Barbadow
Weet
Ward Sibere
Bermuda
Mexico
Yyo
Marconi Wireless Company of America
Wireless Company
New York
New Proposal Favored for Constitution Debate
A proposal is favored to replace the 69 provisions in the Hennessey bill with a convention of 81 delegates. It seems to satisfy all counties, including Senate representation, while protecting smaller counties’ interests.
Plan for Constitution Convention Faces Reform Debate
Epapers report that the Assembly may consider a new proposal on the state constitution convention. The Hennessy bill seeks 81 delegates based on county populations, with 50 members of the Assembly and 21 senators. The plan would shift voting power toward the convention, provoking opposition from North and South Jersey factions and key lawmakers like Assemblyman Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenson
Marth
Basia
Hennessy
Ince
Leon R. Taylor
Iiter
Ronnessy
Mennesey Bidla
Assembly
Mer. Hennessy
Wilson
Assemblyman
Marshall
Mercer
Past Masters Night At Abacus Lodge Draws Lodges From Nearby Cities
Abacus Lodge No. 182 held a celebrated Past Masters Night at Mawcale Hall with visiting Masons from Sea Bright Red Bank Eatontown Asbury Park and New York. Sanford Dey district deputy oversaw the proceedings while Dr James J Reed was hailed on returning from a South American trip. The hall featured Mason relics cabinets carnations and special music as refreshments followed. The event was deemed one of the most enjoyable ever held by Abacus Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abacus Lodge
Ma Wcale Hall
Sea Bright
Red Bank
Eatontown
Asbury Park
New York
Sanford Dey
James J. Reed
Ben Bright
Dr. Reed
Masonic Hall
Absevs Lofige
Deaths: Sarah Van Note dies at home in 1918
Notice of death for Sarah Van Note wife of Tiley B. Van Note. Died at her residence near Hendrickson Avenue and Conover Street on Tuesday March 4 1918. Funeral services scheduled Friday at 3 20 p.m. at the above address.
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Eckert
LONG
St. James’ Missionary Society
Third Ave
Golden's
Parker's Moving Pictures
Rose
Pennsylvania
J. W. Jones
Rockwell Ave
Lillian Schlemm
Slocum
Italy
B. R. Slocum
First National Bank
Rome
Cheater M. Triax
Trolley Company
Trio
A. M. Hurley
Ocean Avenue
Red Bank Council
Royal Arcanum
Elsner
Broad Street
Charles K. Hopping
Mem- Nemo
Labers
Reine
W. B
Goldstein’s Dept
Rebekah
Afioch Hall
Campbell's Arcade
Electriciy
North Broadway
George Carre
Branchport Avenue
Clark
John C. Clark
Rockwell Avenue
Ward Liner
Senate
Representa
Hous
Ephaker Taylor
South Jersey
Hudson
Essex
Passaic
Bergen
North Jersey
Migie
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