31 Mar 1910
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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1910
Page
1
Temporary officers plan to draft a permanent trotting association as horse owners in the area delay officers’ election until next Wednesday. About 75 invitations were issued. roughly 15 attended at City Hall to enroll members amid excitement over the Long Branch avenue speedway and shore visitor appeal.
Eight horses entered for the second annual road race to be held tomorrow afternoon at Colts Neck. Start time 4:30 P M with four wheel wagons and one passenger per driver. Expect finish around five. A Marathon supper follows at Long Branch Hotel. The field includes John Huge H A Muhlenbrink Henry William Morris Jen Bells Owen Melee pay mare Charles Beebe and others.
Trenton March 31. Senate and House push to adjourn next week as leaders fix Wednesday at 2 pm. Fire insurance rate bill defeated 4 to 10 amid debate on Newark decision and the insurance bureau system. Ocean Grove borough bill defeated 1 to 1 as Brown objects to religiously controlled area. Ground broken for a new telephone building. local events include a Chelsea Rink night and an upcoming Granitsiar School auditorium program.
Paul Sorg leads a 134 mile coach journey from Atlantic City to Holland Landing New York returning with no accidents. The party left Likayweed Frere at 12 hours 1½ minutes for the 184 miles to shore resort and back. Sorg and companions plus exhibitors at Long Branch Horse Show are noted for the efficient trip and speed.
The Goode family of Rea Bank mourns as six year old James dies at Monmouth Memorial Hospital after the fatal fire that claimed two other children William and Neda. Coroner’s permit followed as plans shifted to arrange burial for all three siblings.
Elberons and Nationals prepare for a Sunday exhibition on Park Avenue Grounds. The Elberons boast a stronger lineup this year aiming for the pennant, while the Nationals look to match last season’s form.
Ernest Fribourg newly organized a company for leasing and operating hotels and related services in Long Branch. The Willy Hotel Company is incorporated with capital at gin and lists Fribourg, Guillaume, and James Bacon among its directors or officers.
Tonight March 31 vehye and dawey compete at Monmouth Howling Alleys Lincoln Court for Batl action. Charlie Ns and YU Law contributed, with Sat TateTe involved in the event.
The Simpson Memorial M E Church on Third Avenue hosted a hearty reception for Rev Alphonso Dare, two weeks into his pastorate, as members praised his dedication to the old fashioned gospel. The event, held in the church auditorium with a social hour in the lecture room, drew strong religious community support.
The Weather Bureau predicts the next thirty six hours ending Friday evening in New Jersey with partly cloudy skies tonight and Friday. Winds shift from westerly to variable as conditions remain mostly clear and mild.
The funeral of John Stillwell Conrow of Oceanport was held at his Oceanport Avenue residence with Wider Gee of the Eatontown Adventist Church in charge. Rev. T. Hillman offered prayers. pallbearers included J. Edward Corlies and others. burial at Glenwood Cemetery under Neptune undertaker supervision.
Oceanport mourns as Mrs Caroline Clayton died after a week long illness at her home. Doctors Crater and Chasey stated no hope of recovery. She was born in New York State in 1827 and married William Clayton in 1844. Funeral set for Saturday at 2 30 from the Clayton home with Rev C T Hillman officiating. Burial in West Long Branch. Bayonne man Robert Woodward dies at Memorial Hospital after Thanksgiving day illness.
John B. Foster of Atlantic Highlands is sworn in for a second six year term as Monmouth county judge at Freehold. County Clerk Joseph McDermott administers the oath. Foster will earn a 6000 dollar annual salary and is praised for fairness. A sizeable group of friends attends. Foster is a noted after dinner speaker. Nearby, Park Director meeting planned for Washington Park Association to discuss season attractions.
A handsome St Bernard was received this morning consigned to the Elkwood Kennels. The dog was shipped from Cumberland Maryland.
Albert L Ivins Red Bank assessor and crack shot won the state individual trap title at Matawan breaking 47 of 60 blue rocks in the fifty yard match against William A Kennedy. Kennedy known as Doc broke 46 targets in ideal trapshooting conditions. Ivins will compete next in Montclair with a Metropolitan championship shoot featuring a 10 bird event open to entrants within 75 miles of New York. A silver loving cup valued in gold awaits the winner.
Hayes will race Johnson over a three mile distance at Chelsea Rink on Saturday night. A popular Grammar School auditorium entertainment under Chattle High School auspices with admission set at 2 cents, to be held Friday, April 1 at 8 p.m. in the O. O. F. Hall next Wednesday smoker follows the regular session.
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