Mayor Cook Dies At Red Bank In Sixth Year
Red Bank mourns as Mayor Horace P Cook dies at five in the morning after five weeks illness. Robert M Hurley becomes acting mayor while council elects a successor. Cook, long a Newark Mason materials dealer, before leading Red Bank since fall. Funeral plans and interment in Newark outlined by directors Mount and Sou.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Pointer Cook
Red Bank
Agean
Davison
Cook
Hurley
Mr. Cook
Newark
Jabez
Harriet M. Cook
Horace J. Pointer
Sunday School Institute Draws Ocean Township Workers
About 200 workers from 18 Ocean township schools attended a Monmouth County Sunday School Association institute at St. Luke's M E Church in New City. Prof. J W Burgess shared state level insights while Rev O B Close spoke on temperance for the anti saloon league. The program included music by a junior choir and a supper organized by the Ladies Aid Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean Township
St. Luke's M. E
Monmouth County Sunday School Association
J. W. Burgess
Sunday School Association
O. B. Close
Tennessee
anti-Saloon League
Ladies’ Aid | Society of the Church
Esther Silva
Allan R. Woolley
G. A. Parslow
William H. Riddle
St. Luke's Church
Burgess
Dr. Close
Close
Harry P. Bennett
Brent Bishop Elected as Episcopal Bishop of New Jersey
Bishop Charles H. Brent of the Philippines was elected unanimously yesterday to succeed the late Bishop John Scarborough as Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey. A cable was sent to Manila for his acceptance. Brent, president of the International Opium Commission, has declined prior bishoprics and faced rumors he would refuse this assignment. He is known for advocacy of monastic orders and for his steerage voyage remarks praising ordinary passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Brent
Philippines
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
New Jersey
John Scarborough
St. Michael's Church
Trenton
Manila
Washington
D. C
Brent
International Opium Commission
United States Commission
Hague
Liverpool
New York
America
Rent
Episcopal Church
Boys Band Delights Audiences On Broadway Night
The Doys' Hand band, led by Daniel Edwards, performed on Broadway and Norwood Avenue at the Chattle Fountain. Forty four members exist, thirty six attended, with two marches and one overture played, the overture praised for its difficulty. Edwards hopes for future growth and calls this group the best yet.
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Doys
Broadway
Norwood Avenue
Chattle Fountain
Moys
Daniel Edwards
Edwards
Rev Harris Midweek Talks Begin at St Luke's
Rev Frederick B. Harris opens a series of six midweek talks at St Luke's M. E. Church tonight, drawing from Bishop McDowell's In the School of Christ. The first topic is Close by the Master with To Hear What He Says, followed by future dates and subjects through May and June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick B. Harris
St. Luke's
McDowell
School of Christ
Soldier of 1047 Talks Annexation and War Tales
Theodore Davis recalls serving in the Mexican War from 1847 to 1848 at about eighteen, enlisting in 1847 and discharged in 1848. He describes regimental movements around the Rio Grande, Matamoros, Fort Paredo, and Mier, noting a lack of major battles and life on the frontier, with reflections on reviews by General Scott and General Taylor.
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Record
Theodore Davis
Davis
Texas
United States
Scott
Rio Grande
Matamoras
Meir
Fort Paredo
Matamoros
Mexico
Mier
Tate
Palialto
Taylor
Rehm Low Bidder for Electric Work
Bids for lighting four pavilions were opened with three bidders H C Rehm B Fr Sprague and J Miller Rehm was the low bidder at 96 Miller 100 Sprague 112 60 The contract will go to the lowest bidder Ordinances for sidewalk work on Patten and Port au Peck avenues were passed and curbing on Port au Peck laid A delegation from exchange place complained the barbed wire fence blocked Willow avenue right of way The matter was referred to the city solicitor streets department and city engineer The Nautical Knot operetta to be repeated at Operas Monce s aid venue with audience expected Old First Church and First Baptist Church to share receipts The cast from the original production will perform again The note ends with an advertisement for wall paper by A F Golden 7 Broadway Long Branch
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
H. C. Rehm
B. Fr. Sprague
J. Miller
Rehm
Mr. Miller
Mr. Sprague
Patten
Port-au-Peck
Port-au-Peck Avenue
Exchange Place
Willow Avenue
Michael Tropea
Carmine Strollo
Strolle
Department of Streets
City Engineer
West Long Branch Chorel Hall
Charles A. Poole
Firet Capuet Church
Old First Church
First Baptist Church
West Long Branch Approves School Addition Voted 139 to 8
Voters in West Long Branch approve a 14000 school addition on Wall Street after a prior failure over location. Election turnout reaches 148 with 139 in favor, eight against, one rejected. Kensington Park residents contribute many favorable votes. Election chaired by Dr. M. Beach with Poole and Hopper as tellers. Construction to occur during summer recess with plans for a modern building and auditorium.
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West Long Branch
Wall Street
Kensington Park
Wescott
2. M. Beach
Charles A. Poole
Harry Hopper
Willing Workers Present Playlets in Neptune Hall
The Willing Workers Society with Ushers Union of Asbury M. & Church staged two playlets in Neptune Hall to a packed house. North Long Branch talent shone in roles like Jerediah Brown and Mrs Jarley Wax Works, with a neat sum raised for the treasuries. The cast list includes George S. Covert, Miss Naomi Conrow, Miss Mabel Stephenson, Miss May Presley, and many others in scenes and musical interludes.
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Willing Workers Society
Ushers’ Union
Asbury M
Felty
Neptune Hall
North Long Branch
George 8. Covert
Jeredith Brown
A. M
B. C
Mr. Brown
Treasuries
Madame Jarley
Billa Barber
Roland Jerolamon
Christopher Columbus
Earl Polhemus
Elsie Barber
Hannah Staples
Ray Whittie
Isabella Smith
Mabel Stephenson
Francis Barnaby
Marion Reed
Migie
Bucktowns To Meet Lyceuma On Norwood Diamond
Bucktown baseball aide will cross wits with Lyceum beam nex Saturday morning on the Norwood diamond. Lawrence or Lambertson will handle pitching for Buck towns. The concert by the Mueios Chih featuring Mr Frederic Martin Miss Margaret Harricon and Mr Geo Carre is set for Tuesday evening May 12.
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Bucktown
Wits
Lyceum Beam Nex
Norwood
Lawrence
Lambertson
Bucktowns
Frederic Martin
Mise Margaret Harricon
Geo. Carre
Mueios Chih
Mare
Tadyi
Clean-Up Week Plans Outlined by Commerce Board
In preparation for Clean-Up Week set for May 11, the Commerce Board, Hoy Scouts, police, and public schools promote a citywide campaign. Circulars outline rubbish collection guiding districts. notices will arrive two days before wagons call, urging residents to be ready. Districts 1 through 8 list dates and boundaries for cleanup, spanning May 11 to May 15, with streets named in each area.
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Hoy Scotts
Ocean Avenue
North Bath Avenue
Bath Avenue
Westwood
Brighton Avenues
North Broadway
Broadway
Third Avenue
Chelsea Avenue
New York and Long Branch
Oakwood Avenue
High Street
Norwood Avenue
Brighton Avenue
Westwood Avenue
New York and
Long Branch
Hotel Robbers Caught Redhanded In Atlantic Hotel Heist
Simon Glaser owner of the Atlantic Hotel reports a Tuesday morning break in from a rear store room adjoining the cafe. Detectives traced the theft to Monmouth Beach where two Russians, Alexander Riskie and Michael Spatush, were found with most of the stolen intoxicants. Both suspects held for grand jury. goods valued at $75 recovered from their apartment.
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Simon Glaser
Atlantic Hotel
Ocean and
Pavilion Avenues
Glaser
Walling
Monmouth Beach
Mr. Glaser
Alexander Riskie
Michael Spatush
Bridgeport
Alexander
Tie
Breakwater Bill Passes the House Spurs Sea Bright Hopes
Sea Bright cheers as the breakwater bill clears the House and heads to the Senate. A Sea Bright plan for a Newark Sea Bright express train begins June 28 and a new hotel project may start with $80,000 stock. Also noted death of Rev Dr Gutteridge, former Syracuse University official, and local Middletown truckers prepare crops after rain relief.
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Sea Bright
House
Senate
Sculty
P. Hall Packer
Board of Trade
Siys
Jie
Panama
Sea Right
Newark
George M. Saint
Gutteridge
John Ashton Gutteridge
Syracuse University
American University
Ocean Grove
Westtown
Eatonville
Paterson
Jersey City
Women temperance meeting draws strong turnout at Atlantic Highlands
The Monmouth County Women's Temperance Union met at the Methodist Church in Atlantic Highlands with devotions led by Martha Ivins and welcome remarks from Rev J Caspar Kulp. Delegates from Asbury Park Keyport Matawan and other towns attended as discussions and tributes followed, highlighting cooperation and public service.
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W. Cc.t. U
Atlantic Highlands
Monmouth County
Martha Ivins
Asbury Park
Franklin Patterson
Focal W. ¢.T
Caspar Kulp
Vadin CG. Curtis
Keyport
James Moore
Manasquan
A. Mathias
Delphine Bright
Geo. Davidson
Matawan
Smock
Wickatunk
Marianna Leonard
Elabeth Goodwin
The
State Y. P. E
Crusader Bennett
Helen Kelly
Keyport Y. Tr
Two Gle Club Concert by Miss Bruske at Intermedial School
Two glee clubs directed by Miss A Louis Bruske give a free concert at Intermedial School Auditorium tomorrow at eight. Admission by ticket. High School orchestra performs the overture Around the World. Boys soloists Morton Smith Allen Wookley Meredith Parker. Girls Beatrice Rue Chestina Blodgett Amelia Woolley. Closing feature is the patriotic cantata Barbara Frietchie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Louis Bruske
Morton Smith
Allen Wookley
Meredith Parker
Beatrice Rue
Chestina Blodgett
Amelia Woolley
Barbara Frietchie
Foster Scores on License Renewals in EnglishTown
Judge refuses to hear opposition to renewals, saying the licenses are not needed. Two licenses granted amid objection from opponents. one license held up pending further review. Authorities cite community necessity and compliance with regulations.
Keyport Licenses Upheld After Quiet Hearing
Judge John J. Foster in Freehold today renewed or granted various licenses for Keyport hotels and wholesalers. Some licenses were renewed in Englishtown with Mount’s Hotel delayed a week. Anti-Saloon League witnesses testified to prior intoxication and a threatening letter to Mrs. Sallis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Foster
Freehold
Keyport
Bayside Hotel
Michael Uhl
Wholesale
Englishtown
Samuel H. Mount
Mount's
Conrald Opferman
Century Hotel
Craig C. Fleming
Village Hotel
Foster
G. R. Munroe
New Jersey
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Borough Hall
Shrewsbury
Robert M. Hurley
Cook & Genting
Mason
Institute
Epiogopals
Rev. Harris
Paneies
Buston’s
W. G. Eiseley
Cedarave
West End
Smythe’s and
Grit
Reformed Church
Ton’s Drug Stores
Uckets Ste
Cit
U. S
A. F. Golden
Lyceuma
Back Els
W. G. Eisele
BOY Scouts
Rockwell Avenue
Southern Railroad
New York and Long Branch Railroad
Grand Avenue
Shrewsbury River
Myrtle Avenue
Atlantic Avenue
Jersey Southern Railroad
Atlantic
Middletown
Middletown Township
U. Women
Riverside Gun Club
Newman Springs Road
Oceanic Engine Company
No. 1
John Adam Jeffrey
United States Express Office
Plainfield
Elberon
Rorden Ajeffrey
W. G. Eisele’s
Holman's
Hyer and Flock Undertakers
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