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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1914
Page
12
Leon Walsh of Coleman avenue Long Branch collapsed in a New York City elevator shaft on the twelfth floor. Morphine soothed him, Bellevue Hospital treated him, and he insisted on returning home with his wife after a few days. He remains under a doctor's care. The car operator averted a fatal fall.
A seat in St John’s chapel Little Silver gave way last Sunday afternoon as the rector concluded a prayer. Eight persons seated fell to the floor but none were seriously hurt. passengers scattered but no major injuries reported.
Assistant Commissioner A. B. Meredith will present diplomas to Chattle High School graduates at St. Luke's M. E. Church on June 19. Both the mid-year and June classes will receive diplomas at that time. F Leroy Barry is the valedictorian.
Veterans completed their Memorial Day observances with a program featuring recitations and songs by Miss Florence Attison Miss Grace Jo line and others. Mayor Bryant Newcomb read Lincoln Gettysburg Address while Edwards Orchestra accompanied selections. Schools held exercises raising funds and flowers to aid veterans and decorate graves.
The fourth annual solemn high mass for the repose of Mount Olivet cemetery souls will be held at the foot of the priest monument tomorrow morning near Red Bank. Originated by the late Father Reynolds, who celebrated it last year, his death this week casts gloom over the observance.
A gravel wagon team owned by Samuel Stiman of University Place ran away on Broadway yesterday. They frightened past vehicles, narrowly missing strikes, and caused minor damage to Henry Zobel’s car at Morrell Street, with under ten dollars in damage. The horses were unharmed.
Oceanport residents and visitors will attend a public auction tomorrow at 2 PM for 100 building lots on main streets near rail access. The 50 by 140 foot parcels front the Shrewsbury river in part, with perfect titles and easy terms. A large tent, band, and shelter from rain are arranged, and modern city utilities plus schools and churches enhance the town’s appeal.
Tonight at 730 the Gold Medal Contest, under the WGTU, will be held at the Presbyterian Church. Contestants who have won silver medals before compete for the gold, promising an interesting event. All are welcome to attend.
Miss Edna Jackson is ill at her Atlantic Avenue home. Mr and Mrs Arthur Ryle occupy their country place on Rumson Road. Advertise in the Daily Record.
Mrs. Rachel Ackerman, wife of constable John Ackerman, was killed crossing the tracks near her Farmingdale home when the Atlantic City express struck as she stepped from behind a freight train. The fatal incident occurred yesterday afternoon, instantly ending her life as alarms and sympathy spread among local officials and residents.
William J. Bond, arrested at Point Pleasant, admits to authorities that he killed John Hafer, whose nude body was found in a room at the summer home of Arthur Brisbane, editor of the New York Evening Journal. Bond says self defense, but he is charged with murder and committed without bail to the county jail at Toms River. The coroner's inquest will be held tomorrow.
The Phil Daly boys salvaged a chain from the wrecked three masted schooner Charles K Buckley at the foot of North Broadway. They dressed the links and stretched the span across the firehouse doors. Residents note the chain came from the wreck with a cheerful explanation.
Wilbur W. Coddington of New Monmouth was dragged by a spirited horse after it bolted at an approaching automobile. With reins around his neck to guide the animal he was dragged across a road through Charles Mills’ farm toward Captain Willett’s residence where Robert Willett restrained the horse. Coddington suffered a deep arm cut and severe bruising requiring stitches. his clothing was ruined.
Fire yesterday destroyed the blacksmith and wheelwright shops near Middletown on the Keyport turnpike. Operated by Frank Heyer and Sons, the loss estimates at about $2600 with partial insurance. Origin of the blaze unknown. The rebuilt structures traced to a lineage from Bull dog Walling built before the Revolution, with descendants Commodore Bainbridge and later Jonty Welling and Billy Dangler running the business through 1900.
Oakwoods Field Club wings to Norwood Park tomorrow morning for a meeting with Norwood A. Bennett and Wycoff will suit up for Oakwoods while How land and Michel will join for the day. Later Oakwoods head to Oceanport to face the Red Becks for another bat clash.
In Mercer County Court a jury found George Graham, a Hudson County convict, not guilty of murdering Walter Anderson, another inmate, who was fatally stabbed with scissors in a prison shop. Anderson, already serving a thirteen year term, had earlier faced charges for shooting Samuel Gorden and for jewel theft from B Stollar’s store in 1910.
The Monmouth Boat Club of Red Bank marks 85 years since its organization on May 29 1879 with ten charter members. Six living founders include Dr Edwin Fields Archibald Antonides Dr Horace B VanDorn Enoch L Cowart George V Sneden and William Worthley. The club initially met in a small building later expanded after 1893 bulkhead and land additions increased riverside grounds for the current clubhouse.
Vermont congressman Frank Plumbly will address the Red Bank Republican Club tonight, discussing national issues. An entertainment program will follow the talk.
Mary J. Beldo of Red Bank died last night of Brights disease aged 60. She leaves two sons and four daughters. Funeral Sunday afternoon from her state residence with Harry Fay in charge. Katherine Hamlin eight months old daughter of Rev John W Hamlin of Red Bank died Wednesday buried yesterday Rev BE King of Keyport conducted service, burial at White Ridge cemetery with Harry C Fay Funeral Director.
The passage argues happiness is a long and complex journey likened to roads to heaven. It notes that some candid souls reach joy by simple, direct paths, and that such straightforward routes are the best for attaining happiness.
A minstrel show at Red Bank High School last night benefited the local YMCA. YMCA members sold tickets for weeks and drew strong attendance. The novelty included a mixed chorus with Abe Benjasmin as interlocutor and Eleanor Hedenberg, Adelé Chandler as end women, Harry Stewart and Lester Hance as end men. The jokes, singing, and instrumental selections were praised.
The Monmouth Advertising Agency is Long Branch's latest entrant in commercial life. Led by H. P. Bennett, it aims to handle newspaper and magazine advertising across the east central west and south with a specialty in North Jersey coast resort ads. Bennett, a trained newspaper man, will coordinate this season's resort campaigns under the city's publicity department.
Buger notes sugar's varied uses beyond food, including boiler scale removal, shoe blacking, soap, explosives, and leather filler. He explains denatured sugar with food value removed, taxed differently in France, and its role in making mortar from lime sand sugar. Ancient Rome used sugar in construction mortars.
Johnny pleads for a theater trip for the first time and his mother concedes promising to take him to see an actress play a boy in Peter Pan. Johnny remains puzzled by the casting and asks why she does not play the whole boy instead.
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