Court designates grand jury foreman for first time
Benjamin John Parker was named foreman of the May grand jury by Justice Willard Voorhees at Freehold. The jurors include Atlantic Sidney J Beers and others from Atlantic to Wall. Voorhees instructed jurors to investigate cases and indict for murder or manslaughter as warranted. He noted local cases in Red Bank, Hat Town, Rumson and a Rumson property grievance. Local judges announced upcoming sessions in Freehold and Long Branch. Sunday school at the Baptist Church met in the morning for the first time in years, with a new yearlong trial arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin John Parker
May
Freehom
Willard R. Voorhees
CG. 2
F. Hertick
Atlantic
Sidney J Beers
Watontown
John C. Rush
Freehold
William 8. Combs
Garrett I. Carton
Howell
Joseph C. Finsor
Holmdel
Jonathan J. Holmes
Mauriboro
Alfred Tardy
Matawan
Bennett K. Esleson
Manalapan
Charles J. Stout
Middletown
Daniel W. van Note
Fred A. White
Millstone
Douglas Woodward
Neptune
Charles F. Wyckoff
Wiliam J. Paterson
William E. MacDonad
Ocean
O. A. Clark
Robert Tappin
John W. Fleck
Shrewsbury
Charles A. Minton
J. Parker
Raritan
H. Wyman Birkbeck
Charles Rossi
Wall
William A. Thorpe
Upper Freehold
William J. Tantom
Joseph C. Winsor
Justice Voorhees
Wilbur A. Haisley
John EB. Foster
Tomor
Red Pank
Hatontown
de Siurers
Rumson
Heisley
Preehald
Moster
Long Khaneh
of the Baptist Church
Samuel Smith Dead After Brights Disease at 69
Samuel Smith aged 69 of Central avenue died yesterday of Brights disease. He leaves a wife and three daughters Miss Sarah J. Smith Mrs. Marsha Brown of Asbury Park and Isabel Smith of Marlboro. Also survived by five brothers and sisters. Funeral tomorrow afternoon from the house with burial at Lincroft. New Vulcanizing Shop W Seifert of New York leases Stratton block store to open automobile vulcanizing plant this season. Read All Ads Tomorrow Bargain Day and extended evening hours at Goldstein's and other Barker's Norwood Ave listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Smith
Central Avenue
Fed Bank
Sarah J. Smith
Marsha Brown
Asbury Park
Isabel Smith
Marlboro
Lincroft
W. Seifert
New York
Stratton Block
Odd Fellows at Atlantic City Parade in New Jersey
Long Branch Odd Fellows attend Grand Encampment sessions in Atlantic City led by Charles J. Williams who is elected grand junior warden, with Adjutant Bilas Marks and Edward E. Lacour on his staff. Poole and Woolley also attend as past leaders. Patrick Militant head M. V. Poole to attend. Also reports on Pocahontas lodge, Daly cottage completion, bicycle theft, and Dr. Whitmore’s fishing trip to Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch
Odd Fellows
Patriarchs
Ranches of
Odd Fellowship
Atlantic City
Charles J. Williams
Williams
M. V. Poole
Col. Williams
Bilas Marks
Edward E. Lacour
A. R. Chinery
West Long Branch
David H. Woolley
Trenton
Daughters of Liberty Plan Dance at Monmouth Hall
The Daughters of Liberty will host a dance next Tuesday night in Monmouth Hall at Pair Haven. Also noted are Ascension Day services at Star of the Sea Church with Masses at 6 8 and 9 o'clock in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Daughters of Liberty
Monmouth Hall
Pair Haven
Star of the Sea
Francis Art Store Attracts Shoppers With Renovations
Interior decorations and new exhibits make the Francis art store appealing. A remodelled show window increases light, attracting visitors who admire the evolving displays. The Wraneis store remains the city’s sole establishment of its kind. Richard Wight cottage sold to J. M. Rolston, Allenhurst florist, who plans to move with his family soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Art
Wraneis Art Store
Richard Wight
J. M. Rolston
Allenhurst Florist
Pearl Street
Desertion Split Custody in Harris Divorce Case
Elbert L Harris of Allenhurst waived custody of six year old Gladys in a Newark Vice Chancellor court action for absolute divorce from Mabel K Harris of Long Branch. An agreement gave custody to Mrs Harris and dissolved the custody prayer. desertion was the basis. Harris later pursued proof of desertion and a decree of absolute divorce followed. Mrs Harris, born Emmons, had married Harris at Ocean Grove on June 6 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert L. Harris
Allenhurst
Stephen’s
Inter Class field and track meet at Baseball Park
Arrangements are complete for the second annual Inter Class field and track meet of the Chatile High School Athletic Association to be held tomorrow afternoon. Four classes and two Grammar School grades compete in thirteen events including sprints, distance, hammer, shot put, high jump, and a relay. Grammar entrants challenge High School athletes in events like the one mile and 10 yard dash with Bailey of the 10th class carrying his color in the latter. Officials include Referee C S Stone and Clerk of Course W A D Clark with a full slate of track and field judges and timekeepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatile High School Athletic Association
Baseball Park
Grammar School
Bailey
C. S. Stone
W. A. D. Clark
Traek
W. G. Reid
KR. v. Hicks
J. A. Mattuel
Cc. T. Stone
A. K. Padger
John Hoey
Boorer
A. W. Blakeslee
P. D. Hicks
W. Q. Reid
Louis Miller
Annguneer
M. Ff. Giles
J. A. Burns, Jr
Opening of Oceanic auditor ium and moving picture playhouse
A large crowd attended the opening night at the Oceanic auditorium and moving picture playhouse. Proprietors Edward Soffing and Willian Hunt offered souvenirs to attendees. Tomorrow is Bargain Day and a notice asks for the return of a lost child’s white trees between South Avenue and Hamilton Avenue. The Treasury Department issued whisky labeling guidance via the Internal Revenue Department. An advertisement seeks Electricians for Blaiedell & Edwards at 605 Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oceanic Auditorium
Moving Picture Playhouse
Edward Soffing
Willian Hunt
Sth Ave
Hamilton Ave
George Brand
Mamilton Ave
City Considers Trolley Network and Transit Upgrades
City council heard a report by Councilman Gulick on proposals to expand trolley connections to railroad stations along Broadway and Third Avenue with a spur to Branchport depot. Officials pledged cooperation with Atlantic Coast and Monmouth County Electric, and a map of a proposed system will be prepared for next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Gulick
Public Utility Committee
Guilck
Atlantic Coast
Monmouth County Electric Company
Mr. Gulick
Broadway
Third Avenue
Branchport
Burke
McFaddin
Regory Fox
Joseph HW. MouGarvey
Frank Meade
Walter Hennessey
Frank H. Finn
Charles Swanson
Lewis Kerr
Francis McCarthy
A. G. Bradley
Grand View Hotel
Sea View
Ocean Avenues
Slocum
Weather forecast for New Jersey to Wednesday
The U S Weather Bureau predicts showers tonight for New Jersey with cooler conditions in the western portion. Wednesday will be partly cloudy and cooler with northwesterly to brisk winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 8 Weather Bureau
New Jersey
Former Assessor Nelson Appointed to Succeed Late Fay
Stephen A. Nelson, former Long Branch assessor, was appointed by the mayor to succeed the late Albert Fay. Fay’s wards, including the First and Second, will be assigned to Nelson. The Second Ward covers Elberon and West End, areas with costly homes and great wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Fay
Stephen A. Nelson
Long Branch
Mr. Pay
Parker Wins Auto Accident Suit in Red Bank Jury Decision
Benjamin John Parker, collector of Shrewsbury township, won a $69.80 judgment against Beta Fertilizer Company of Eatontown in Red Bank as the jury found in Parker’s favor after a collision on the road south of Patterson Avenue. Parker’s lawyers were Warren Smock and William Pintard of Red Bank. Beta Fertilizer's lawyers defended the case. Parker warned 20 acquaintances, including Michael Corbet, before the crash on April 12 as a touring car driven by William Hartisman of Eatontown struck Parker’s vehicle. no injuries were reported. The defendants offered no settlement and suggested Parker drop the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin John Parker
Shrewsbury Township
Beta Fertilizer Company
Eatontown
Red Bank
Parker
Warren Smock
William Pintard
Beta Vertilizer Company
Stone Road
Patterson Avenue
Michael Corbet
Mr.Corbet
Stillwell's Hill
Beta Fertillizer Company
Councilman's Son Dead After brief illness
Four year old Leo Beatty son of Councilman and Mrs. Thomas Beatty died at 11 30 this morning after a four day illness with quinsy sore throat. He had been seen riding with his father and was fondly regarded by eight surviving siblings. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Tomorrow in Narant Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Beatty
Leo
Rosea
Thomas Beatty
Tittle
John
Margaret
Thomas Catherine
Helen
William
George
Mary
Licenses Granted and Refused in Freehold Session
Judge John KB presided in Freehold as 141 licenses were granted 8 laid over and 2 refused. The Lenox Hotel application was refused. Long Branch and nearby licensees include Monmouth County Horse Show and many Long Branch firms. The judge warned against screening and public nuisance practices at hotels and urged removal of obstructive decor and screens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John KB. Poster
Freehold
Jae
Long Branch
Lenox Hotel
Broadway and
Ocean Avenue
Monmouth County Horse Show
Rosalie Moore
Second Avenue
William Morris
Hollywood Golf Club
West Long Branch
Henry Huhn
W. C. Hunter
Leland Park
Rockwell Avenue
L. Rothenberg
Rothenberg Cafe
Coulter House
Brighton Avenue
Acker, Merrall & Condit Vo
Wholesale
Mia
Carrie May Brooks
Long Andh
Charles H. Brown
Norwood Avenue
John Colgara
Hertz
Mibergn
Long Brantoh
Bernard Creighton
Highlands
Hathaway Inn
Deal Beach
Jane McCarthy
Edward Pannaci
Sea Bright
Poppinga
John J. Price
Price’s
Pleasure Bay
Richard Warwick
Austin Farpa
Arthur Sussman
Avenel
Simon Glaser
G. Grandinetti
Charles H. Greene, Jr
Third Avenue
B. A. Gugel
Oakhurst Inn
Oakhurst
Ernest Friburg
West End
Stein
Pockwell
William
J. Burns
Bilve Ian
Little Silver Point
Edward
Park Hotel
Albert Hirchfeld
John G. Sacco
Hollywood
Long
J. Sicilianno
Wle
BE. J. Sullivan
Elheron
Red Bank Council Approves Arches Street Lighting Plan
The Red Bank mayor and council in regular session agreed to light River Street with arches. Fifteen arches to be erected on Broad Street, six on Monmouth Street, four on Front Street, with a five year lighting contract if successful. An ordinance to lay sidewalks on Bergen Place was adopted and street maintenance plans approved. Bills totaling $9,000 including fire tower and houses final payments were paid before adjourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Bank
River Street
Ave
Broad Street
Monmouth Street
Front Street
Bergen Place
Beach Street
Board Street
Branch Avenue
Upper
April Building Permits Totaling About Forty Thousand Dollars
Building Inspector Peter Smith issued permits in April totaling about 40 000 dollars with fees of 59 dollars collected. Permits went to Theodore Joline 1000 James Mc Ginn 1900 Chadwick Layton 450 S Van Huel 800 Cramer Bros 265 H Schnieder 2800 A Gorcey 300 Joseph Goldstein 10000 A Aldiero 1200 J W Eherman 1700 8 Vanhuel 360 V Pugiiano 2100 Sarah Marahrens 450 Sam Perri 1000 Eugen Bunyeel 1000 Pr Tomani 6500 J Hannaway 3000 Chandler Maps 800. Leslie Wolcott Oceanport reports the loss of his Pierce racer stolen from his barn Sunday night with an extra wheel taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Smith
Theodore Joline
James McGinn
Chadwick Layton
S. van Huel
Cramer Bros
H. Schnieder
A. Gorcey
Joseph Goldstein
A. Aldiero
J. W. Eherman
8. Vanhuel
V. Pugiiano
Sarah Marahrens
Sam Perri
Eugen Bunyeel
Pr. Tomani
J. Hannaway
Chandler & Maps
Leslie Wolcott
Oceanport
Pierce
Sentence Suspended for Wirbanks After Drunken Incident
John Wirbanks an aged laborer was found helpless by Patrolman Clayton after drinking, told recorder he had two drinks, remembers nothing and woke in City Hall. Recorder Van Doren suspended sentence for sixty days. New Ice Cream Parlor planned by L Fixler at Brighton avenue adjoining his restaurant. Tomorrow Bargain Day. If not at Gedens, large wallpaper stock announced at 67 Broadway. Two dollar pumps at 1.50, Frey Harris, Sexton Bros. undertakers and embalmers, 616 Broadway. Tel 122 L. Lodgewtt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wirbanks
Clayton
John
City Hall
van Doren
Brighton Avenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bent
John Parker
Algor
Goldstein
Walt Pupert
Barker's
Norwond Ave
ODD Fellows AT Atlantic
Oceanic Pocahontas Lodge
Henry Wolcott
Matontown
Mr. Wolcott
Wolcott
Storek
Red Hawk
Walter S. Whitmore
Oceanic
Gloucester County
Dr. Whitmore
Francis Art Store
Gorcey & Son
Browlway
Oelock
New York Telephone Co
Withdr
Treasury Department
Internal Revenue Department
Albert Hirachfeld
Blaiedell & Eiwards
Lindawit
Daily Record
Stratton
Street Committee
Bradley
Thurston
William D. Martin
G. A. R. and
Board of Trade
Fifth Avenue
Independent Fire Engine and Truck Company
H. B. Caulkins
Atlantic Fire Engine
Quinn
Postal Telegraph and Cabie Company
Nesn New Assessor
Shewsbury
Nargatn Day. Co
John Prate
John Licks
Lenox
Frey & Harris
Wargeln
Julian Mitchell
Norwood Ave. Ont
Chester M. Truas
Bank Street
Red Bank Council
Bilding
Pierce Racer
Geden’s
Sexton Bros
L. Logdéwtt
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