Women Drill At Oakhurst Social Evening
A sock sociable at Oakhurst, held in the Sunday school room, drew nearly 2000 attendees. Ladies' Aid Society members performed a drill with masked green aprons, while a penny guessing contest and donkey prize awards entertained guests. Funds over $40 were collected at the door and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakhurst
Ladies’ Aid Society
Miss Voorhees
Lottie Metzgar
Sociable
Vallie Johnston
Ross Hibbetts
Alonzo Clark
J. F P. Woolley
William Tallman
Grace Dangler
Bloomfield White
Harry Fisler
John White
Gardell
James King
Henry Gramam
LeRoy Bennett
Harry White
Samuel Thompson
Adam Bower
James Hawkins
Magg 2Daylor
Charlies Myers
Lillian Thompson
Asiel Wiseman
David S Clayton Dead in Newark at 49
David S Clayton a machinist formerly of thin sky and employed by Willam Chart Med in Newark is dead at 49. He leaves a family of five grown children and had lived in Newark for eight to ten years. He belonged to Tireah Court, Tribe of Ben Hur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David S Clayton
David
Clayton
Thin Sky
Willam Chart Med
Newark
Tireah Court
Ben Hur
Mr. Clayt
Red Hawk High School Girls Meet in Public Basketball Game
Two Red Hawk High School girls basketball teams will play Monday afternoon at 3:90 in the Red Bank Y M C A court. The game is open to the public and follows the schedule printed in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Hawk High School
Red Bank
Utility Commission Rejects Long Branch Telephone Franchise
The New York Telephone Company faced scrutiny from State Public Utility Commission members over rates and municipal deals. Commissioner Daniels urged openness and pruning of dark pockets in gratuitous service and municipal compensation. Long Branch proposed a $600 annual payment plus free service and a franchise tax, which the board could not approve, deferring for further study after company representatives argued it would contradict prior guidance. Jacob Steinbach Jr. acted for Long Branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Public Utility Commission
New York Telephone Company
Daniels
Newark
Long Branch
T. P. Sylvan
William MacHarg
Williams
Sylvan
Asbury Park
Jacob Steinbach, Jr
New Jersey Governor Signs Broad Labor and Law Reforms
Trenton reports Governor Wilson signed a ten hour day for women and about sixty other bills. Measures include prison labor on public roads, convict labor planning, real estate map controls, simplified legal practice, and allowing married women to sue without their husbands. Also prohibited is carrying concealed weapons and expanded road work funding. Two Monmouth County items: Wall township annexation to Manasquan and Maer Haven borough incorporation. The era of stricter gun and labor laws continues with pump gun restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Wilson
Boards of Freeholders
Au Conmission
Groves
Court of Chancery
New York State Line
James
Montmouth
Senate
Slocum
Wall Township
Manasquan
Geran
Mair Haven
Union Movement Hear Dr Westcott in Long Branch
The Men and Religion Forward Movement in Long Branch hosts Rev. Dr. Wilbert C. Westcott of Jersey City at the Union Men's meeting in Simpson Memorial M. G. Church tomorrow evening at 7 00. Women join at First Presbyterian Church at the same hour for a separate service. Ministers from St. Luke's M. E. Reform and Baptist churches close to attend. A cordial invitation goes to local workmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch
Wilbert C. Westcott
Jersey City
Simpson Memorial M. G
Trinity Hedding M. WW
Westcott
St. Luke's M. K
First ‘Presbyterian Church
Simpson M. K
Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Lovell
Jesus
Second Baptist Church
Asbury Smallwood
Laws
Samuel
Legislature's cost doubled for session year
Trenton March 30 The incidental bill for expenses of the Legislature's session calls for appropriations of 857,772 plus sums for ministers chaplains and officers of the prior session. The total will rise by about 1,700 from last year due to many clerks and officers in the Assembly. The report notes clerks far exceed legal limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Juniors Increase Funeral Benefits in West Long Branch
Norwood Council No 127 Jr O U A M of West Long Branch raises funeral benefit to 1050 dollars as it joins a new statewide funeral benefit society. The June 3 anniversary will be marked by a family reunion with guests, as the council’s treasury remains strong after past difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwood Council
West Long Branch
New State Funeral Benefit Society
New Jersey
Arthur D. van Note
John Henry Green
Oakhurst
Roger 8S. Tharp
Harry Chamberlain
Charles’ &. Clayton
Senate committee to probe Fitzherbert bribery claim
A New Jersey Senate committee led by Senator Gaunt will investigate charges that Senator Richard Fitzherbert offered to secure a vote on the Morris Canal abandonment bill in exchange for a retainer from Lehigh Valley Railroad. The panel will meet in Jersey City or Newark and aims to report by April 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Richard Fitzherbert
Morris
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Gaunt
Gloucester
Leavitt
Mercer
Johnson
Bergen
Prince
Jervey City
Newark
Otter
Senate
Mmbers
Weather Bureau Forecast for New Jersey Weekend
The United States Weather Bureau predicts the next thirty six hours ending Sunday evening for New Jersey with northeast to joint winds at night and Sunday. Observations from Long Branch show yesterday's high 76 and tonight's low 37 with a 41 degree reading at 8 am and a 10 degree drop in 24 hours. Barometer readings around 30.10 and 29.27 with winds 24 miles per hour from the north and a peak wind of 36 miles from the southwest in the last 24 hours. Humidity near 68 percent rising to 66 percent by 1 am. Precipitation recorded 0.05 in the past day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
New Jersey
Iar
North Broadway
Long Branch
Trust Agreement Nets Woman Nine Thousand Dollars
A New Jersey chancery proceeding reveals Mrs Mary C Nobles of Atlantic Highlands received 4000 while Miss Letitia J Bowne shared the same proceeds from a land sale arranged in 1881 by John C Nobles. Trusts and deeds passed through trustees Colins and later Col King until Mantell purchased part of Bownes property. The vice chancellor ordered Nobles to receive her share. Bowne paid 4000 and Mantell gained clear title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary C. Nobles
Atlantic Highlands
Letitia J. Bowne
Miss Bowne
John C. Nobles
Miss Howne
Mr . Noble
Nobles
John W. Colins
New York
Mr. Collins
Mr. Collings
Robert Mantell
Mise Bowne
Edgar H W. Cook
Court of Chancery of
New Jersey
Peace Bond Sought Over Death Threat Claim
Philip Jlawent reported under a peace bond that Charles Guarini threatened to kill him after Guarini’s brother-in-law was discharged from a rectory. Guarini reportedly said he would face death to avenge the wrong. Guarini was bound over on ten dollar bail.
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Tim
Philip Jlawent
Ander Forman
Sigmund Eisner
Ridge Avenue
Red Bank
Recorder
Bateau
Borouth Hall
U& Gn
Charles Guar
Jlaniand
Recorder Bateau
Guaranti’s
Record closing of 186th Legislature ends peacefully
Trenton March 30 the 186th Legislature adjourned in orderly fashion after a brief session. Both houses will reconvene April 10 to consider the Governor's vetoes. Major actions include a congressional redistricting bill aimed at eight of twelve Republican seats and a move to shift Presidential primary date from May 28 to May 14. The Leavith voter transport bill passed amid Democratic opposition and was vetoed by Governor Wilson for fraud concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Senate
House
James A. Hamill
Eugene F. Kinkead
Hudson County
Wilson
Nominees for City Commissioner Listed at Noon
At noon today there were 55 candidates for City Commissioner under the new government. Ten starters failed to meet petition requirements. City Clerk Newcomb will receive petitions during business hours, with the filing deadline ten days before the primary on Tuesday April 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcomb
B. D B. Newcomb
Marshal Woolley
Thomas Beatty
John W. Flock
Charles O. McFaddin
James Guire
R. Jerome van Vrant
William A. Mulit
Hirschfeld
Alonzo D. Sherman
Willand Warwick
Marty
Oscar J. Zilly
Henry EB. Kellar
Louis Fesler
Harry Goldstein
Ford confirmed by exact vote in New Jersey Senate
Governor Wilson refused to withdraw Princeton professor Henry James Ford for Banking and Insurance Commissioner. The New Jersey Senate confirmed him by a narrow vote after a lengthy caucus, with four Republicans backing Ford. Eleven votes secured the confirmation, while several Republicans absented themselves. The fight centered on Ford's solvency and residency, with critics arguing he lacks proper qualifications, and supporters citing his credentials. Commissioner Lewis denied involvement in schemes to block Ford. The term begins April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Wilson
Henry James Ford
Princeton
Senate
Ford
Laucus
Ovier
Somerset
Leavitt
Mercer
Hdge
Atlantic
Foard
Vivian
Lewis
P Ford
Professor Ford
Prince
Lew
Pavsale
Oliver T. Blackwell
Tax Board
Cape May
Hand
Ghd
Crater
Geran
Jersey
Otis Harlan Returns Home To Long Branch Cottage
Otis Harlan remains in possession of his Second Avenue cottage and planned a trip from New York yesterday in a new touring car, but rain prevented. He is regarded as one of Long Branch's best citizens and will return as soon as theatrical engagements permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otle Harlan
Second Avenue
New Yor
Harlan
Long Branch
Pending arrival plans noted for local officials and families
Dr and Mrs Dewi and the J family plan to depart Woodbury for Long Branch next Wednesday with Dr Dobbins indicating a move the following Wednesday arriving late afternoon at St Latke's. Dr and Mrs Dobbing will Sunday visit Mr and Mrs Jame Cloughly of Norwood Avenue arriving there late afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
John Y. Dewi
Jfamily
Woodbury
Long Branch
Dobbins
St. Latke's A. P
Elks Lodge to Install New Officers at April Meeting
Past District Deputy Thomas P. Hay will install officers of Long Branch Lodge No. 742 B P O Elks at the next meeting on Wednesday April 3. New exalted ruler Augustus Weber succeeds City Clerk B I Newcomb. Machinery and life preserver patents by Cyril Smack are being installed at a rear building. government patent granted to Stoack. The shop will manufacture the new life saving device. store hours extended to 8 pm on weeknights. Wall paper paints promoted as spring revivers and auto service advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas P. Hay
Long Branch Lodge
Long Thaneh
Cyril Smack
Smack
Stoack
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William Huge
Maple Avenue
Mr Huge
Alexander Cooper
William Curehin, Jr
Walter L. Mason
Wiliam J. Sayre
Thomas 8. Tallman
Het Lst
N. I. Shade M
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Corfery
Utility Commission
Shape Phone Co
Phong Co
Fair Haven
Raeter
Mudley's
TateTh
Empire Theatre
Monmouth
Chas
W. Mitter
Fistor
Saere
William Gantor
Lawley
First Avenue
Ery Wurtelurger Deer
le Glass
Rockwell Hotel
Majestic Theatre
Monmouth Street
Railroad Station
Joseph Rodgers
Moving Pictures
Lal
Norwood
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Fitzherbert
Weather Bureau Forecast
Steinbach Company
Hampton Avene
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Forman
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Rockwell
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Mr. Fay
Elke
Lai
Jadou
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