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Newspaper
Mays Landing Record
Location
Mays Landing, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1903
Page
3
The article cites improving fall prospects with better trade and abundance of goods. It notes August as strong for department stores, optimism about 1904 Democratic platform, and a general upturn in securities. It highlights solid crop outlook, plentiful work at good wages, and robust merchant and farmer markets nationwide.
The County Criminal Court led by Judge Endicott opened with several cases. Alfred Dilks pleaded guilty to adultery and received three months in jail with a 400 fine suspended for good behavior. Other rulings included acquittals, hung juries, and transfers to reformatories as the court adjourned for the week.
County School Superintendent B D Hoffman visited yesterday. Mrs B D Mattix returned from Philadelphia visit. Joe Leash bagged 25 birds on South River flats. Atlantic City guests include Mr and Mrs Clark Abbott Jr and daughter Berla. Constitutional amendments drew 20 votes with 17 yes and 3 no. The Atlantic Brick Manufacturing Co ships heavy to New York and Philadelphia. Community events include church services and a Ben Hardy lecture at Veal's Opera House with M E Church activities nearby.
The Republican County Convention to nominate two General Assembly candidates and one Coroner candidate for the upcoming November 3 election will be held in City on a Saturday in October 2013. Delegates are apportioned by townships wards and boroughs with listed counts for Absecon City Atlantic City towns and others. The gathering follows a new primary act and delegates from each locality will attend in designated portions.
State Factory Inspection Department chiefs and deputies met Governor Secretary Mr. Swayze to review progress. Since September 1, 30 underage workers were removed and 30 more sent away by managers. No exceptions for orphans under 14 found. Legislature may consider an amendment to allow them to earn a living.
The ninety sixth anniversary of the Old Weymouth Meeting House establishment will be celebrated in Weymouth with all day services. A morning feast and sermon by Rev. William Abbott open the day, followed by an afternoon history reading and addresses, then an anniversary sermon by Rev. G. W. Ridout at 3. Parish leaders and county figures attend, reflecting on long worship tradition.
The Supreme Court sustains the Election Reform Act saying secrecy of the ballot is not violated. The decision, joined by Hudson County Democrats, upholds direct nomination in single ward races and delegate nomination in multi ward races. The court rejects claims of constitutional breach and supports legislative regulation of primary elections under police power.
A travel feature describes a personally conducted tour by rail from Pennsylvania to Gettysburg Battlefield and to Washington. The itinerary highlights historical sites, museums, and notable monuments along the route.
A cryptic extract mocks rising beef prices and crowding mourners, likening economic strain to the Missouri River flooding property and fortunes. It mentions burying the dead, buying clothes on credit, and returning to work as a satirical commentary in Everybody's Magazine.
The center city site is enclosed by thick walls and holds thousands of moss covered grave markers. Inscriptions in ancient Hebrew challenge only scholars to decipher. Though unused, it ranks unrivaled in Europe for age and antiquarian interest.
A Baltimore News note recounts a conflict over a joint book project. One party sought collaboration with the other handling both writing and advertising work. The other refused, insisting the literary duties be shared rather than one person doing all the labor.
Awe bile Syphax daughter of the late Colonel Natalie Mees Hegspo- pulianthropial seeks equity in U S Courts to recover heritage. She alleges her son conspired to cheat her out of 100000 dollars. Executors and heirs disputed gifts to Abbi Syphax and Harry Minton after Colonel McKee left major bequests to Catholic charities. The case centers on a deed transfer claimed to shield her from other heirs. The family’s Washington connections and McKee City’s creation as a memorial feature in the dispute.
Weekly record from the county clerk lists multiple property transfers in Atlantic City including parcels on Venice, Atlantic, and Ocean avenues. Transactions include 50 ft and 60x60 ft lots with prices ranging from 1.0 to 35,300, detailing seller buyer names and street locations.
A humorous exchange in the Syracuse Herald has Mrs. Smithson seeking an exchange for a hat while the floorwalker dryly suggests divorce as a solution. The quip reflects social manners and retail banter of the period.
A fragmented quote from Seneca contrasts return and benefit with generosity. It is paired with crude humor about Grace and a divorce, attributed to a Baltimore Derald source, creating a peculiar newspaper-like teaser from dusty text.
The ad claims DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve outperforms counterfeits and shares a testimonial from W. Ledbinster of Shreveport who reports relief after using one box for piles and related conditions. Morse & Co. sells the product.
A brief quotation contrasts trust and mischief in human relations. Bridget reassures a mistress about handling china, claiming she can save every piece. The passage reflects a conversational domestic scene sourced from both South tm and Life.
The case of Lawyer Enoch A Higbee against Frederick A Van Dyke was heard by Judge Nixon in the circuit court. A verdict for the plaintiff was returned. Higbee sought more than four hundred dollars plus costs of the suit for professional services as Van Dyke’s former counsel.
James Bhes aged twelve son of Mr and Mrs James W Shea of this place jumped from a West Jersey and Sea Bay accommodation train at Cape May Avenue crossing last Sunday night to avoid punishment for riding between stations. He struck his head fracturing the skull and received hip and body bruises. Dr C B Sausberry attended, operation not needed, he was taken to Atlantic City Hospital. Condition improves.
Returns up to yesterday show incomplete results from last Tuesday’s constitutional amendment vote. Jailer reports a reduced estimated majority against the amendments while tabulation remains slow due to confusion over tally methods. Latest figures give an outlying majority against the amendments of 998, with a countywide protest of 300 in favor of the propositions amid little interest.
Before Judge Endicott in Atlantic City, the Common Pleas Chambers heard the retrial of Josephine Bechillinger widow of Eugene Bebillinger against his sister Hlolae Bechillinger. The jury awarded 879.90 plus interest and costs to the plaintiff on a note claim.
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