Fractured ribs after Lakewood uncoupling accident
C B Williams a Central Railroad of New Jersey conductor from North Fifth Avenue fractured two ribs Sunday afternoon while uncoupling cars at Lakewood. He fell onto rails during the maneuver, was carried home to Atlantic Highlands and confined to bed, but reports gradual improvement after a brief sit up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Wiliams
North Fifth Avenue
Lakewood
Williams
Central Rrl
N. J
Atlantic Highlands
Point Predeant
New York
Asbury Methodists Welcome Pastor Stephenson Family
The Asbury M. E. Church held a reception for Rev. and Mrs. R. B. Stephenson in the Sunday school room after prayer service. The Willing Worker Society presented bouquets to the pastor and his wife and to Paul and Mabel Stephenson. About 150 people attended the program featuring music, recitations, and an address by the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Stephenson
Asbury M. E
Willing Worker Society of the
Paul
Mabel Stephenson
Augustus Chasey
Eunice Gulick
Bertha Reed
Maude Reed
William Potter
Rae Whiting
May Gulick
Florence Attison
Alvina Attison
Charlotte Wright
Naomi Conrow
Stephenson
Reception to new Red Bank pastor in First Methodist Church
About a hundred people attended the reception for Rev and Mrs J Monroe Van Sant in Red Bank at the First Methodist Church lecture room. Local clergy from Grace and First Methodist churches spoke as Van Sant, formerly at Bridgeton Central and Sea Bright, was welcomed and responded. Refreshments and social time followed after brief addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe van Sant
First Methodist Church
Red Bank
Robert Hitchings
van Sant
Johnson L. Miner
First Baptist Church
Baptist Church
James Lord
Grace Methodist Church
William 8. Child
Grace Methodist
Gas Light Firms Slash Rates to Ninety Cents in New Jersey
Trenton reports that Elizabeth town Gas Light and several independent gas concerns will cut rates to ninety cents per thousand cubic feet starting next Tuesday. The move, following the Public Utility Commission’s statewide guidance, aims to standardize lower pricing across towns such as Roselle Roselle Park Linden Cranford Metuchen Perth Amboy and others. Existing discounts and regional variations are simplified under the new policy, with prompt-payment incentives reducing the bill to the ninety-cent target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Elizabethtown Gas Light Company
Public Utility Commission
Utility Commission
Passaic
Public Service Gas Company
Public Service
Elizabethtown
Roselle
Roselle Park
Linden
Cranford Gas Light Company
Metuchen Gas Light Company
Perth Amboy
Perth Amboy Gas Light Company
Moose Lodge charges new members to 56 at April 11 meeting
The Loyal Order of Moose charter hall was closed after a meeting in Ned Men’s hall. Seventeen more names were added, bringing total members to fifty six. An institution ceremony is planned for April 26 with Trenton or Elizabeth degree teams performing. A parade, fireworks, and public demonstration are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Order of Moose
Order
Ned Men’s Hall
Trenton
Elizabeth
Motor Busses Ordered Here by City Merchants
At City Hall a business meeting approved two White motor buses for a pay as you enter system eliminating conductors. Dorman McFaddin of Ocean Garage to procure. delivery in six weeks. The assembly, the largest yet, also voted to form the Long Branch Merchants Association with incorporation articles to be prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Dorman McFaddin
Ocean Garage
McFaddin
Long Branch Merchants’ Association
Red Bank Girls Enjoy Theatre Party and Supper
Members of the A B C Club of Red Bank staged a theatre party at the Lyric playhouse, viewing Country Store night and winning prizes. After, they dined at Plaza on Broad Street with Miss Pearl Worden praising their year old club. Attending were Mary Boyd Florence Smith Adele Chandler Marig Skelly Margaret Skelly Majorie Soffel Theressa Elinger Alretta Sanborn chaperon Mrs George W Chandler. Past Masters Night for Long Branch Lodge No 78 F and A M is set for April 30 with Clarkson F Lane leading arrangements and grand lodge officers expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. C. Club
Red Bank
New Lyric Playhouse
Plaza
Broadstreet
Pearl Worden
Miss Worden
Mary Boyd
Florence Smith
Missea Adele
Evelyn Chandler
Marig
Margaret Skelly
Majorie Soffel
Theressa Elinger
Alretta San_born
George W. Chandler
Long Branch Lodge
Clarkson F. Lane
Grand Lodge
Red Bank Council Sees Growth and Relief Efforts Highlight Year
Red Bank Council No. 984 Royal Arcanum reports 159 members with 24 new additions in the Grand Council year ending Monday. It admitted 26 new members, plus several by card, led by hustling regent Walter L. Davis, brother of Township Collector Harry F. Davis. Adams Express Co will ship free relief funds and supplies for flood victims across several states to authorized relief groups, announced by local agent G. E. Chambers. A surprise party for Miss Cecila Wolter at Monmouth Beach drew about fifty guests from nearby towns with games, dancing, music, and late refreshments. Mount Olivet Church holds services with Sunday school at 3, prayer at 6.50, and Rev. N. Nash of Philadelphia as preacher. Job ads include an elevator operator request by Jacob Steinbach. Champions vs Champions basketball closes season with the undefeated ’09 team. Odd Fellows Sea View Lodge No. 228’ Grand Chaplain Benjamin C. Lip Pincott to speak on “Odd Fellowship” at Neptune Hall Monday night March 31 with solos and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Bank Council
Royal Arcanum
Walter L. Davis
Harry F. Davis
Oakhurst
Cecila Wolter
Monmouth Beach
Miss Wolter
Galilee
Sea Bright
Wolter
Odd Fellows
Benjamin CC
Pincott
Sea View Lodge
Neptune Hall
Lippincott
Matawan
New Jersey
Montenegro King Reported Dead by Assassin
London report states King Nicholas of Montenegro was said dead via Rome and Paris though no confirmation was received. The heir to a Balkan war, he had warned he would enter Scutari and not return alive, linking his fate to the Greek king’s assassination and stirring regional interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Nicholas
Montenegro
Rome
Paris
Austria-Hungary
Serge
Scuttari
Cettinje
Greece
Balkan
Turkey
Elks Ladies Auxiliary Entertain Guests at Garfield Home
The Wilks Home on Garfield Avenue hosted the Elks Ladies Auxiliary social night. Guests were welcomed in a new reception hall with a social hour, souvenirs, and dainty refreshments. After tables were cleared, dancing began with music directed by Prof. J Pitman West and lively selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilks
Garfield Avenue
J. Pitman West
New Horton Go District Agent Named for Long Branch Area
Ek Thurston Blaisdell will become Horton Go District Agent for Long Branch Sea Bright Oceanic Eatontown Red Bank and surrounding area with headquarters at his home 416 Broadway. He succeeds Charles 15 Edwards who served here eighteen years and may move to New York. Blaisdell will sell Horton products wholesale and deliver by auto from his home. Horton will not sell direct. Blaisdell formerly superintendent of Monmouth Ice Co and since owned Tee Co. he will continue that business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurston Blaisdell
Horton Lea Cream Company
Long Branch
Sea_Bright
Oceanic
Eatontown
Red Bank
Jetty
Charles 15. Edwards
New York
Blazedell
Horton
Broadway
Monmouth Ice Co
Ndependent Tee Co
Hundred Enjoy Red Bank Entertainment At Church Social
Over a hundred attended the Social Hall program at Red Bank First Presbyterian Church under the Ladies' Improvement Society. Soloists Mia Sabath and Mrs Japhin Clayton, duets, a violin solo by Mildred Armstrong, orchestra selections, and a farce "A Kiss in the Dark" drew lively applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Bank First Presbyterian Church
Ladies’ Improvement Society
Mia. Samuel Sabath
Japhin Clayton
Clayton
George Cooper
Mildred Armstrong
Charles K. Hopping
Helen French
Bila Talmage
Louise Doremus
Edgar MccClees
Harold Johnson
Officers Installed at Mission Rally
The Queen Esther Circle of Simpson Memorial M E Church installed officers last night at a Home Mission Rally with Rev. Alfonso Dare presiding. Miss Guernsey spoke as missionary editor, sharing a South travelogue. Attendees included a large Red Bank delegation and groups from Long Branch and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewing Circle
Simpson Memorial
M. E
Franklin Avenue
I. H. Cranmer
Alfonso Dare
Simpson Church
Chelsea Avenue
Charles 0. McFaddin
Kather Cirele
Simpson Memorial M. E
Mias Anna W Davis
Long Branch
Flood Situation Improves Amid Shrinking Death Toll
In Ohio’s capital the flood situation shows improvement and the death list decreases as rescue efforts continue. Sister rescues sixty to seventy persons and undertakers compete over recovering bodies delaying identification work.
Dayton Flood Strikes City as Bodies Reach Seventy Four
Dayton faces urgent clean up after flood disaster as the crisis deepens. Mayor Phillips issues emergency bonds for salvage and refugee relief while President Patterson of National Cash Register declines pardon amid anti trust case. Sister Helen rescues seventy people, aid workers and telephone staff keep services, and a Penn basketball star returns home for a reunion game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Ohio
Phillips
Cithors
Rece Oeringe
John H. Patterson
National Cash Register Company
Patterson
Cincinnati
Helen
Notre Dame
Miamisburg
Ines
Patten Line Resumes Navigation for 1913 Season
The Patten Line will resume navigation on Wednesday with the steamboat Little Silver put into commission. The Little Silver departs Pier West 35th Street, New York, daily at 2 p.m., leaves Rockwell Avenue, Long Branch, at 7 20, and arrives at the Pleasure Bay dock ten minutes later on the morning trip. The vessel has been overhauled and service will increase as business warrants, with full steamers by mid May or early June. Announcement by Secretary Haysen, Garden Seed Fertilizers. Also an ad for Chester M. Truax and a note about Champions vs. Champions tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patten
Pier West 35Th Street
New York
Rockwell Avenue
Long Branch
Pleasure Bay Dock
Haysen
Champion Checker Match In Long Branch Opens Rivalry
Interest in checker circles runs high as Long Branch hosts a twenty game match between L. L. Dudley and Assistant Postmaster Waite to decide the local champion. Ten games were played last night with Waite leading 15 to 3, drawn 2, and Dudley 3, drawn 2, as the series moves forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Checker
Long Branch
Red Bank
L. L. Dudley
Waite
Waiter
Dudley
William Brokaw
Local bowler wins silver at Sheridan alleys head pin tourney
George Bennett, aided by Daniel Dillione, wins one of the silver trophies and posts a high score of 108 in the head pin tournament at Sheridan alleys. Alton Voorhees previously led with 107 as the month long event continues. Rev Alfonso Dare opens Sunday night sermons at Simpson Memorial M B Church with Parables of the Sower and Four Kinds of Soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bennett
Daniel Dillione
Sovera
Sheridan
Mr. Bennett
Mra. Bennett
Alton Voorhees
Red Bank
Bennett
Minth
Elkwood
Dillione
Alfonso Dare
Simpson Memorial M. B
Our
Friday Evening Five Hundred Club entertains Red Bank guests
About a score of club members gathered at Mrs. Charles R. Roses home on Riverside avenue for the last meeting of the season. Pretty awards were given to Mrs. Ross Mrs. Charles Couse Robert Braasch and Gilbert Reckless. A dainty buffet luncheon followed. Guests included Mr and Mrs Robert Braasch Mr and Mrs James Cooper Mr and Mrs Gilbert Reckless Mr and Mrs Charles Couse Mr and Mrs Charles Weeks Mr and Mrs Oliver D Delano Mr and Mrs Archibald Miller Mr and Mrs William A Hopping and Mr and Mrs Herbert W Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Five Hundred
Red Bank
Charles R. Roses
Riverside Avenue
Ross
Charles Couse
Robert Braasch
Gilbert Reckless
James Cooper, Jr
Charles Weeks
Oliver D. Delano
Archibald Miller
William A. Hopping
Herbert W. Hill
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Asbury
Methodists
RED Bark
New Rumeon Fire Company
Rumeon
Ralph Memorial Hall
Weat Park
W. Dutton Dale
W. H. Hoag
George M. Davison
Mr. Morgan
Josiah Morgan
Townley Hall
GAD
Crawford, Metuchen
Jersey
Moose Lodge
FFTY
Masons
Adams Express
Adams Express Company
Indiana
Illinois
Kentucky
Omaha
Neb
E. Chambers
Mount Olivet
N. Nash
Philadelphia
Jacob Steinbach
Austrian Empire
Ing
King
Ladies’ Auxiliary
ELKS
New Horton
Grand Rapids
Purnishing Co. Inec
42Nd St
New York City
Scotth
Central Ave
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Ita Place
Long Branch Council
Keyport
Madaline Webb
Judge Foster
New Jersey Children’s Society
Children's Society
St. James Church
Vege Durke
Elberan Oh Flee
Golfen's
Long
Elbeton Firehouse
The
Daily Record
Reach's
Chester M. Truax
Columbus
Zanesville
Undertakers
Capital
Mr. Bampton
Virginia
L. A. Bampton, Jr
North Broadway
Vila City
Chincdteague Island
Sea Bright Board of Education
Relaner
Leo Reisner
University of Pennsylvania
First Reformed Church
Reformed Church
Hower
Dalton
Brighton Ave
Charles Hower
Hia
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