News from Germantown (Toms River), 1914

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New Jersey Courier, 19 Jun 1914:
Charles Acker of Ossining, NY is visiting his brother, Fred Acker.
Richard Forcanser of New York City was home over the week end.
Si Newman has moved in his new house on Clifton Avenue.
Mrs. Joseph D. Applegate entertained the C.T.W. Society on Monday evening. The following officers were elected:
President, Fred Acker
Vice President, Harry Forcanser
Committee, Bertha W. Acker, Lottie Applegate, Lydia P. Brahn
Job Hand, wife and children of Toms River, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Noah Hand.
Miss Margaret McGrevy is making improvements to her cottage on Bachelor Street.
John Roberts is having his house repainted.
Henry Forcanser is rebuilding the Hillcrest cottage. T.J. Wilber is doing the work.
Curtis Newman of Bayville visited his grandparents, Charles P. Newman, and wife recently.
C.W. Tilton visited relatives in Lakewood Sunday.
Location: Toms River, NJ, USA

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