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Newspaper
Mays Landing Record
Location
Mays Landing, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1903
Page
3
The May's Landing Record surveys progress arguments for a paid fire department and Atlantic Avenue paving. It cites Bradstreet and Dun's reviews on business, wages, and protection, notes County Seat relocation debate, and mocks the proposed move as a failed idea with editorial tone.
The West Jersey presbytery met Tuesday Oct 2st to elect delegates to the General Assembly in Los Angeles California May 1st for ten days. Elder Daniel Iszard was chosen among delegates from Atlantic Gloucester Cumberland and Cape May counties. The body noted 6 ministers 34 elders present from 30 churches with three ministers and three lay delegates elected to attend. An adjournment followed a bountiful repast and evening remarks by Rev Dr Starley and M F Caldwell.
Law Judge Endicott presided as Criminal Court reconvened Monday to clear a busy calendar. Several defendants faced trials for arson assault and battery larceny and shoplifting with sentences ranging from three months to three years in state prison.
A collection of brief notices from the town pages covers church repairs at the Presbyterian manse and M. E. Church, local sales at Water Power Co. and Bartha's, fashion goods from Bariha's, and social updates including weddings and visits. The notes mention Mr. Theodore Caswell's Atlantic City visit, a Wells Cornet Band reorganization effort, and a medical tip endorsing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and pneumonia risk.
A social gathering at Mr and Mrs Walter Hudson on Eseliville Avenue celebrated Mr Hudsons forty fourth birthday with indoor games music and refreshments. Attendees included families from May’s Landing Atlantic City Camden and local residents with best wishes for long life happiness and prosperity.
A Saturday gathering at Walker's Forge hosted by Mr. Raeder featured music and visits to decorative spots around the historic stone homestead. Guests received flower bouquets and the event’s sounds were heard in nearby May's Landing. Attending were Mrs. J. Meara Campbell, Mrs. Bc Shaner, Misses Florence Abbott Anna Maix Ethel Bowker Bertha Cramer Sara Abdol. A birth reported at Mr and Mrs William Schofield. Dr and Mrs H C James visited Bourgeois at Yellville. William D Hoover of Camden visited May’s Landing. May’s Landing Base Ball Association plans a May 9 program at Years Opera House with music, recitations, speeches and sketches.
Supreme Court jurors found the Sentinel Publishing Company liable for 250 dollars in libel damages while acquitting City Comptroller A M Heston over articles about the disposition of funds from an American Medical Association convention. The case stemmed from reports alleging a doctor tried to block turning over a 2100 balance to Atlantic City Hospital. The Sentinel plans an appeal.
Harbor City will field a team composed entirely of local players while Pleasantville shows a strong squad this season. County clubs face a tough battle to seize the championship from the municipal team. The Athletic Association will open at Pastime Park on May 9 with Pleasantville on May 24, and schedules two local matchups. Games are set for May 18 at Pastime Park, May 24 at Itol Park, and June 6 at Capitol Park.
A condensation of Atlantic City items reports the city council weighing a paid fire department with the city buying equipment, street repaving plans funded by bonds of 73 000 dollars, and new trolley franchise filings. It notes officials, church events, a divorce filing, and local business ads. The piece highlights community figures such as Jacob Mueller, Fred Heck, James Gormley, and W J Eeheler, plus advisory actions by City Council.
A long catalog of Maine coastal islands reveals fishers and locals naming isles after animals, tools, and legends. Some names reflect history from Indians to early sailors, while others preserve threats and humor that shaped harbor lore.
Henry H Goff 71 well known resident died at his daughter’s home on Main Street Say morning after brief heart paralysis. He came to May’s Landing 24 years ago and made it his home. Funeral from his late residence at 18 o'clock with Rev G W Bigout officiating. Interment in Presbyterian Cemetery. He leaves five daughters Mrs Charles Cain Mrs Thomas Hassell Mrs Annie Blakesley Mrs Curlis Hazelton and Miss Achsa Golf.
The County Teachers Association opened its annual session in the High School auditorium. State Superintendent Dr. N C Schaeffer spoke on Doon Pay last night before a large audience. Today's program includes lectures on The Teaching of Language by A J Krebs, The Study of Great Orations by Schaeffer, Maxwellian and the Latin Union in American History by Schaeffer, The Use of the Textbook by H C Krebs, and transaction of business followed by adjournment.
The Pennsylvania Railroad will sell excursion tickets from all stations to New Orleans, La for the American Medical Association meeting. Tickets are valid May 1, 2 and 3 with return by May 12 and an optional extension to May 18.
Suzan Johnson aged 14 pleaded guilty to arson in an indictment from the grand jury. She was committed to the Girl's Reformatory at Rahway. Constable John Miller of Avlantick testified she fired the alarm and helped extinguish the fire hoping for a reward.
An older advertisement claims Minute Cough Cure is good for children and all cases of cough and croup. It touts fast effect, stomach safety, and lung relief, promising healing and life-sustaining benefits from Morse & Co.
The week ending records for Atlantic City show numerous property transfers and deeds. Listings include parcels on Atlantic and Brazos Aves, Ocean Ave, New Hampshire Ave, and Pacific Ave with prices often at $1 or higher figures, involving buyers such as Roland Conrow, George T. Lippincott, and Gabriel Garrison among others. The Sheriff sale to John H. Young is noted, alongside multiple or plots on Massachusetts Ave, Missouri Ave, and Baltic Ave, reflecting a busy real estate exchange in the county records.
A hostess tests Willie about sharing pie with two pieces during a visit. Willie says his mother wouldn’t object here but notes the pie isn’t hers. The exchange, recorded in the Little Chronicle, captures a child’s candid moment.
John Ulver of Philadelphia recounts severe illness with yellowed skin and back pains. He credits three Bitters for his turning health and urges others not to fear the remedy despite warnings.
The article traces the emergence of the title page after printing began around 1450, noting early hybrids of manuscript and print and rare full title pages like Ratdolt’s 1476 Kalendar. It describes long descriptive titles in the 16th and 17th centuries and the later shift to bold plain titles that continues today.
Fragmentary text shows names Pat and Puck with unclear actions or events. No clear person, organization, place, or date to establish a coherent news item. adopts minimal interpretation from readable fragments.
A collection of brief advertisements and notices including cigars a five cent brand, repairs by a bricklayer plasterer, timber restrictions in Weymouth tract until April 1 1908, a courier service for May's Landing deliveries, piano and organ transport, and a Liver and Constipation remedy Little Early Risers from Morse & Co.
Mrs. Mary J Crick of White Plains Kentucky praises Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for indigestion and stomach disorders. She reports rapid improvement and full restoration after using several bottles, saying it helps digest what is eaten and restores health and strength.
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