Junior Ball Given by Dancing Class at Townley
One of spring season’s social highlights was the first anniversary junior ball hosted by Philip H. Coleman’s Saturday afternoon dancing class at Townley Hall. About two hundred attendees enjoyed a four hour program featuring a Spring Idyl and a two-part dance set, with patrons including Mrs. Stout and Mrs. Samuels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip H.coleman
Townley
Hpi
A. B. Stout
Louis Samuels
Mra O. A. Clark
John 8. Hoey
Anna B. Galick
Eloisé Joline
Josephine Hoey
Ortrude Oruin
Myrtle Gaskin
Adeline West
Mildred Murphy
Marjorie Sutp
Plentiful Run of Choice Fish Reported
The season's first bluefish and bass catches described with fishermen Jesse Cook and Job Wirgook from Galilee. Barnegat and nearby waters report fish activity, with mackerel landings noted and Captain John Applegate of Sea Bright bringing in a large mackerel catch. A porpoise seen off the coast signals offshore activity and fishing fleets are active near Montauk. May 4 entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Cook
Job WiGook
Galilée
Barnegit
John Applegate
Sea Bright
Bop
Ays Sea Baspila
Prentifall
Sapekin Loekweda
Garrett White Coe
Two Die in Brighton Beach Auto Race Crashes
At the Brighton Beach Motordrome two fatal crashes during the 24 hour race cost lives. Mechanic William Bradley died after his Marion car swerved through the fence and struck him. driver Gilbert Anderson survived with bruises. A second crash injured mechanic Jack Towers with fatal internal injuries after George DeWitt lost control of the Gole car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brighton Beach
William Bradley
Gilbert Anderson
Gilbert
Bradley
George DeWitt
Jent
Tte
DeWitt
Jack Towers
Whitsunday Plans at St James Episcopal Church
Whitsunday observances at St James Episcopal Church include 6 30 7 45 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m services with a 30 voice choir led by Harold Frederic. Music features include Deum In G and Credo In EB flat with a Benedictus and Kyrie. program notes list Offertory, Recessional, and Credo settings.
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Whitsunday
St James’ Episcopal Church
Harold Frederic
Frederic
Macfarren Benedittus
MCC
Stainer
Angus Bel
Stainer Goria
B. Haynes
Shore Electric plans new Red Bank power plant expansion
Shore Electric Company of Red Bank is supervising construction of a new cement, fireproof power plant along the Central Railroad tracks between Bergen Place and Newman Springs Road. The 84 by 78 foot facility will cost about 76000 and double current capacity from 1000 to 2000 horsepower. Upon completion the Chestnut Street plant will be abandoned and some machinery moved. A private telephone exchange will link the main office, plant, and residences. Van Hoel and Hobson rent Moses cottage on Ocean Avenue for summer.
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Shore Electric Co
Red Banks
Shore Eiéeute Company
Red Bank
Bergen Place
Beach Street
Newman Springs Road
Sore Electric Company
Chestnut Street
Inatiidad A Nd
Motorman Wortman Returns Home After Injury
Harry Wortman a Red Bank Long Branch trolley conductor who was badly injured weeks ago in a car accident was released Friday. He visited the accident scene and greeted colleagues, moving on crutches and reporting pain in his back and side. recovery will take some time before return to work.
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Harry Wortman
Red Bank-Lonng
Carriage Accident Hurts Bertie Bongstreet on Road Duty
Bertie Bongstreet of the Oliver Byron Engine Company suffers a painful hand injury while harnessing a team on the road. A horse dash crushed his middle fingers between the wagon parts. he was treated by a doctor and remains unable to work.
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Bertie Bongstreet
Oliver Byron Engine Company
Detective Walling Heroically Appears in Newspaper Jest
Detective Walling of Long Branch returned home to discover a spoof about him being beaten in New York. He had James Payne arrested for assaulting his wife with a knife, and Payne was committed to the Tombs until May 21. Walling laughed off the sensational tale while confirming the arrest and custody.
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Howard” Walling
Walling
New York
James Payne
Payne
Herl
Long Branch
Ninety Ninth Street
New Jersey
Dieck
Capy Aseault
Big Bni
Governor Fort Seeks United States Circuit Court Judge Role
Washington May 14 Governor Fort pursues a federal judgeship status amid Taft plan to create a Commerce Court. Reports say five circuit judges may be shifted, potentially opening vacancies for Fort, who has long loved the law and was once urged by Republican leaders.
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Washington, D. C
Fort
United States
Taft Railroad Bil
Senate
Commerce Court
New Jersey
Taft
Passaick
Washington
Kean and
Briggs
Wood
Ike
Supreme Court
Mr. Fort
United States Supreme Court
Weather Bureau Forecast for New Jersey and adjacent areas
Weather Bureau predicts conditions over the next thirty six hours across New Jersey including Fairfax and nearby towns with expected periods of rain and cooler temperatures shaping the day.
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Weather Bureau
Sen
I New Jersey
Falr Tonlent
Ree Se
Rivergoety Will Tyre Out Twoxt Wednesday
Unclear OCR text reports an event named Rivergoety tied to a Wednesday, with mentions of Long Branch and a local observance titled Dediar Bavesie Day. The fragment references a dollar amount and uncertain wording, making precise details unavailable.
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Long Branch
Fake agents prey on suits and awnings buyers
Seven schools and 73 pupils to compete in East Jersey High School League events at Monmouth County Park grounds Red Bank on May 1st. The piece lists participating schools and students, then details a local fraud where con men, posing as suit and awning sales agents, collected deposits, took measurements, and disappeared, with victims awaiting refunds or home-office responses.
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Red
East Jersey
Monmouth County
Red Bank
e—Frank Banman
E. Bailey
W. Pilcher
E. Joline
C. Schenck
Mr. Groff
Robert Pearce
Fred Brower
Atlantic Highlands
J. Araya
M. Graham
Femeh
Broadway
Niy
Eatontown Sidewalk Ordinance Passed By Township Committee
Eatontown township committee met Wednesday and approved an ordinance requiring residents to lay sidewalks on South street from Main to Corlies, Broad street from White's corner to the school, Main street from the railroad to Tinton avenue, and Tinton avenue from Main to George Steel’s residence. The session also approved several bills and set next meeting for May 25.
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Eatontown
South Street
Main Street
Corlies Avenue
Broad Street
White's Corner
School House
Tinton Avenue
George Steel
Red Bark Accidents and Local Notices Collide
Fragments show several red bark accident mentions and assorted local notices. Include illness of Mrs James Flint in Reliroad Eatontown and Myra Flint visiting Brooklyn with grandmother, plus stray references to wallpaper and sales.
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Gene
Brooklyn
James Flint
Reliroad
Eatontown
Myra Flint
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ST. James
Mark
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Hey
Fay
Bejtman
Arrowsmith
Litl
Mre
Rice Sajje
Europe
Mra
Rice and Miau
M. Johnson
Leonardville
London
Paris
Liberty
Fair Haven
Knighta of Columbus
Veterans
Seers
Sumines
Binavett & Bacon
Griden
Moses
van Hoel & Hobson
Ocean Avenue
Frederick Millard
Chicago
Wortman
Byron
Fr. Snyder, Jr
Harry Wolcott
Henry Wolcott
Isaac J. Ring
South Eatontown
Daniel Walsh
Charles Cornélia
Railroad Avenue
Batontown
Doma
Red Bank Arcanums
K. Hopping
Red Bank Council
Royal Arcanum
T Med Bank Baptist Church
St. Agnes
Salmenes
Breotwar
Circuit Court
A. R. Bill
Rivergoety
Tyre
Keansburg
Matthew Brothers
Charles Carr
Bay Shore
Hightstown
R. J. Bouldin
Mount Olivet Baptist Church
Davy” Lerner
Colyard
Samuel Stein
Wood Arrowsmith
George Soffel
John Campbell
David Lerner
Dundy C
Luke
George T. Luke
Elberon
Norwood Avenue
Botticher
NEW School Board
Ensign
Hed Bask High School
Red Bank Board of Education
Alfred Botticher
Charles A. Minton
Charlee A. Minton
Dr. Sayre
Mr. Botticher
Sara Eee Sy
Bey Som Ee Wacey Rose
Gene Bag
Peony
Seng
Treak Tex Arate Dany
Wal Paper
Moneybeck" Jawa
Chester M. Trwan
Lis Picton
Cote Mant
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