Ocean County , NJ History

New Jersey Courier 3 Jul 1879 Our farmers are in luck at present as all kinds of farm crops are growing nicely. Chas. S. Grant has, in our opinion, the banner corn field of the shore townships. The huckleberry harvest has begun. A few shipments have already been made from here The asparagus crop is about ended. David Ward has been sending from 75 to 100 bunches a day for the last two months. James P. Lewis, from less than an acre of land, has sent from 35 to 50 bunches per day. C.F. Bunnell is rebuilding his residence here, and the new church has been treated to a coat of paint.