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Newspaper

Long Branch Daily Record

Location

Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1911

Page

2

Black Man Arrested After Spring Lake Assault

Charles Martin, a southern Black man employed by George Woolley, was jailed in Freehold on a serious charge after assaulting a young white servant girl at a spring lake hotel area. Found sleeping under a boardwalk earlier, he attacked a summer house worker, leaving her bleeding and battered. The man was captured and held for grand jury action. the victim's name was withheld.

Charles Martin George Woolley Spring Lake Martin Monmouth

A Family Affair at Oakhurst Tonight

A Family Affair in three acts, staged by the Ushers Union of Old First M. E. Church West Long Branch, is to be presented again tonight at Elberon Council Hall Oakhurst. Elberon Council No.85 Jr O U A M shares receipts. Cast includes Dan Gillespie A D Van Note Jorkins Jobson Deacon Smith Frank Antonides Sally Miss Camoon Louisiana and others with musical direction by Miss Ida Golden.

West Long Branch Elberon Council Oakhurst Ushers’ Union of Old First M. KE. Church Elberon Council, No. 85 Dan Jobson Dan Gillespie A. D. van Note Jorkins Jobson Gardner Frank Antonides Deacon Smith Frank Cornell Sally Jas. Atcheson

Red Bank Cake and Apron Sale Benefits First Methodist Church

A cake and apron sale hosted by the ladies of the First Methodist Church in Red Bank was held Saturday afternoon in the Eisner building on Broad Street. About $25 was cleared from the event.

Eisner Broadstreet Red Bank Ladies of the First Methodist Church

Dog Executes On Broadway After Patrolman Action

Patrolman Miller reports a single dog running at large on Broadway. Saturday a small dog performed stunts in front of Childs' grocery, prompting the officer to draw his pistol. The dog was shot and killed at Layton's livery stable.

Miller Broadway Childs’ Grocery Layton

Eatontown approves New York Telephone underground franchise

At a Wednesday night township committee meeting Eatontown granted the New York Telephone Company a franchise to lay underground conduits in specified township streets.

Eatontown New York Telephone Company

Clarks Celebrate Memorial Day in Brooklyn Visit

Mr and Mrs Samuel E Clark of Sycamore avenue Shrewsbury spent Memorial Day as guests of Mr Clark's parents in Brooklyn. Mr Clark works at Mounts carriage factory Maple avenue Red Bank.

Brooklyn Samuel E. Clark Sycamore Avenue Shrewsbury Mr. Clark Mount's Maple Avenue Red Bank

Cake Sale At Fair Haven For Chapel Benefit

A Saturday afternoon bake event at Mrs Henry Schneider home in Fair Haven raised about 15 dollars for the Chapel of the Holy Communion. The sale was presented as a fundraiser by local residents.

Fair Haven Henry Schneider Chapel of the Holy Communion

Wert's Store Improves With New Wood Finish Cabinets

Improvements at Wert's Store include all new wood finish cases and a matching soda fountain. A large display of cases arranged for service also announces a lawn mower priced at 2.96, with store details at 223 Broadway. The notice lists Pauline M Wert as proprietor and references local business updates.

Wert Pauline M. Wert

Big Memorial Day crowds fill Long Branch attractions

Long Branch experienced a holiday rush with over 2000 Patten Line passengers and crowded services on Sandy Hook, Central and Pennsylvania trains. Pleasure Bay and Ocean Avenue drew large crowds to hotels, parks, and amusements as boat and car traffic spiked, with a notable second annual Long Branch Cycle Club race at Stengel's track drawing about a thousand spectators. The event featured 25 out of town riders, careful organization by Charles E. Morris, and a minor accident involving Stanton Shock and Louis Huhn, but overall praised for smooth operation and strong turnout. The National Cycling Association’s D M Adee and Emil Greenbaum attended to enforce rulings.

Patten Line Sandy Hook Central Pennsylvania Pleasure Bay Long Branch paMies Price Shrewsbury Ocean Avenue Ocean Park Long Branch Cycle Club Stengel National Cycling Association Charles E. Morris Stanton Shock Wilson Beebe Louis Huhn Beebe C. A. Clark Huhn Gordon Asbury Park Kahn Huhn D. M. Adee Emil Greenbaum

Euchre benefit at Mrs Sussmans Chelsea Ave 1911

Continued on Sixth Page. Euchre event scheduled Saturday June 3 1911 at 3 pm at Mrs Monroe Sussmans 137 Chelsea Ave to benefit Star of the Sea rectory fund.

Monroe Sussman Chel‘sea Ave Star of the Sea Rectory Fund

Italian killer captured after chase through swamps

Rocco Cropella, who murdered Rocco Truglia in Exchange Place, was tracked to a Deal road swamp by Detective Captain Walling. After a long pursuit with Pietro Tomaini, Cropella was pulled from hiding and arrested in the road, resisting briefly before being cuffed and taken to City Hall.

Rocco Cropella Rocco Truglia Exchange Place Captain Walling Deal Road Pearl Street Roseld Avenue Walling Pietro Tomaini Detective Walling Mr. Tomaini Cropella

Fire destroys OS plant of Crematory

A midnight blaze engulfed the old crematory plant west of Myrtle Avenue. caretaker Carl Goodman escaped through dense smoke, while neighbor Morris Wood alerted firefighters. The wooden structure over brick furnaces burned. 2000 feet of hose were laid to reach water. losses estimated at 600 dollars. The Seaboard Utilization Company owns the ten acre site.

Myrtle Avenue Carl Goodman Goodman Morris Wood

City Building Inspector Warns on New Work Notifications

A Building Inspector warns that anyone starting new work, alterations, or additions within city limits must notify authorities. The notice emphasizes required procedures and potential legal fees if compliance is ignored.

Eden

Belmar Widow Opens $10,000 Rail Case Before Judge

Mrs Jane Janskin of Belmar begins a $10,000 damage suit against the Pennsylvania New York and Long Branch railroads in Freehold court. The case spans nine years with three trials. verdicts were $8,000 then $6,000 before a non suit. The action grows from the death of Janskin, a baker, struck down at Sixteenth Avenue crossing in Belmar on October 14, 1902.

Nelson Y. Dungan Freehold Pennsylvania Nd New York Long Branch Jane Janskin Belmar James’ F.janskin Sixteeth Avenne Crossing Janskin

Red Bank Nines Defeat Nationals In Two Games

Red Bank entertainments disappointed local fans as the Nationals split two games at the fair ground arena. Morning battle saw Reds win 10 to 4 with Rowland and Walsh on the mound. Afternoon clash also went to Red Bank 14 to 7 as Dangler pitched for the Nationals. Nationals showed grit but could not avert defeat. Earlier, Nationals beat South Amboy Athletics 22 to 19 on Jackson Woods diamond. A Rad Bank Council meeting is set for tonight at Borough Hall on Monmouth Street.

Long Branch Nationals Red Bank Fair Ground Athletics South Amboy Jackson Woods Rad Bank Council Borough Hall Monmouth ‘Street

Weather Bureau Forecast for New Jersey Shows Showers and Storms

The forecast covers the thirty six hours ending Thursday at 8 p.m. for New Jersey with showers and thunderstorms tonight or Thursday. Moderate southeast and south winds. Observations from Display Station at 48 North Broadway Long Branch show a barometer of 30.12 and east wind at 10 miles per hour. Temperature readings include 69 at 8 a.m. and 77 yesterday.

U. S. Weather Bureau nNew Jersey North Broadway Long Branch A&w

Detective Rue Nabs Two Horse Thieves Near Middletown

Red Bank detective J B Rue arrested Leo Paldertinger and John Ganbash of Passaic near the Half mile road in Middletown township before noon yesterday. They faced a 7:30 pm hearing before Squire Theodore F Sniffen, each held on $500 bail awaiting Grand Jury action. The men, who could not post bail, were taken to Freehold jail by County Detective Elwood Minagh. Their case is not tied to the Rosenberg gang. The pair, one Polack and one German, had been working for William J Leonard of Atlantic Highlands, publisher of several papers, before their horse theft and sale attempt. A horse valued at $150 was recovered after the arrest.

J. B. Rue Red Bank Halfmile Road Middletown Township Leo Paldertinger John Ganbash Passaic Theodore F. Sniffen Freehold Elwood Minagh Jacob Rosenberg Polack William J. Leonard Atlantic Highlands Sea Bright Oceanic Martin Marx Martin Detective Rue Rue Everett Mr. Leonard

Republican Executive Committee Meets in Red Bank

The Republican Executive Committee of Shrewsbury township held a meeting Saturday night in the club rooms on the second floor of William J Sutton's building at Broad Street in Red Bank.

Shrewsbury Township William J Sutton Broad Street Red Bank

Aclam bake in Treadwell Woods Atlantic Ocean side

A clam bake with all the fixin s drew a large crowd of men Sunday in Treadwell s Woods near the ocean. Attendees enjoyed a festive gathering with lively times throughout the event.

Treadwell Woods &T

Benjamin Cottages Leased on Westwood Avenue

The Benjamin cottages on Westwood avenue have been leased for the season. No. 1 is occupied by Edward Wise, No. 2 by Fisher Levine, while Mr. Benjamin and family occupy No. 3. Mr. Benjamin plans to build two more cottages in the fall. Ushers Union Organized at Adelphi Class

Benjamin Westwood Avenue Edward Wise Fisher Lévine

Mitchells at Atlantic City for health recovery

Mr and Mrs William Mitchell and daughter Priscilla are in Atlantic City where Mr Mitchell slowly recovers from a severe illness. He is able to go out in a wheeled chair along the boardwalk. Mrs Mitchell, stage performer Bescie Clayton, joined him in Atlantic City on Thursday. Maxwell Automobiles local agent Cheater M. Truax 223 Broadway telephone.

Mitchells Atlartic City Willian Mitchell Priscilla Atlantic City Bescie Clayton

Doctor Slocum Purchases Maxwell Runabout Car

Dr. H. B. Slocum of Chelsea avenue recently bought a Maxwell runabout from Chester M. Truax, the local agent. He was seen driving the new vehicle on Saturday, prompting several inquiries about the machines to Mr. Truax.

H. B. Slocum Chelséa ‘Avenue Chester M. Truax

Sidewalk Contracts On South Street In Batontown

Manson Bros of Red Barh hold contracts for laying 600 feet of stone sidewalks on South street Batontown.

Manson Bros Red Barh South Street Batontown

Laying Interlocking Curbing In City Street Work

H Alexander of this city works on cement tiling on Main Street. Grestoré'a Band is rumored to perform at Asbury Park. The article notes a costly project and local events, but readable details are limited due to damaged text.

H. Alexander Phocking Cement

Body recovered after months near Barntly point

William Farréat found a decomposed man’s body while driftwood hunting at Barntly point on a Saturday. Coroner John Sickles had the body taken to the Highlands and turned over to funeral director A. M. Posten. The clothing identified the deceased as Adv. Errickson of the Highlands, drowned January 24. He was 21 and Norwegian by birth, with no local relatives. It is believed Sandy Hook tide beds caused the surface rise.

William Farréat Barntly John Highlands A. M. Posten Adv Errick- 80N Errickson Sandy Hook Tay

Firemen Admire Elberon Hose Wagon Parade Feature

Firemen from Elberon Hose Wagon join Asbury Park and Wesley companies for an inspection parade. Chief Van Benthuysen and officers attended as the Elberon wagon, recently purchased, drew praise for its horse drawn design and performance amid a festive carnival procession.

Elbéron Louis van Benthuysen Charles B. ‘Brown Joseph Kingland Elberon ‘Engine ‘Company Long Branch Fire ‘Department Chief Hope Wesley Engine Company Asbury Park Department Asbury Park Fire Department Asbury ‘Park ‘Fire “Department

Veteran Manion Home Returns After Illness

Isaac P. Manion and Mrs Manion return to their Faber street home after wintering with their daughter at Asbury Park. Manion, crippled with rheumatism, was out yesterday in a wheeled chair and attended the G. A. R. exercises at City Hall, where he was warmly greeted by comrades.

West Long Branch City Hall Veterans and Sons of Veterans Long ‘Branch Council City ‘Hall H. T. Fisler J.@. Lovell T. ‘B. Hughes Edwin W. Packer Henry, Wingert W. B. ‘Lippincott T. B. Hughes Isaac P. Manion

St Luke's Methodist Episcopal Church Holds First Quarterly Conference

St Luke's Methodist Episcopal Church conducts its first quarterly conference this evening in the church lecture room. District Superintendent Rev. Dr. John Handley is set to preside over the meeting authorities announce.

St. Luke’s Methodist :Episcopal Church John Handley

Praises Soldiers Haine Highl y In Cheerful Visit

Fragmented OCR reveals a tribute to Joseph Cohwn known as Chinken See after his wife’s death. He visited soldiers at Kearney, spoke of health, and observed daily salutes. A for sale notice for Victoria harness appears amid incomplete items.

Joseph Cohwn Kéarhoy Joseph Kearney

Also Mentioned on This Page

Oakhurst Hall Meine Davy Ocean Park and Pier Prove Attractions Detective Captain Walling Seaboard Utilization Company Atlantic Coast Sanitary Company Sexton Bros. Undertakers and Balers Tel IB Raipires Dolly Revord Weather Bureau Forecast Gram James B. Morris Sons of Veterans Women’s Relief Corps J. G. Lovell Theodore Joline Robert D. Martin Fifer Greenlawn Tiang Mount Carmel Fields’ Cemetery Meeting of Adelphi First Baptist Church Giorge Youmans Art Street Harold Silvers Youmans M. Truax Grestoré Asbury Wesley Engine Wenley House Harry ‘White Che Alonzo Slocum Elbérén Elberén Company Slocum Veteran Manion St.Luke’s Quarterly Conférence eHane Haine Victoria West Nook A. Y. Pringle BEES Satgntown Bar Della Walk
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