Ocean County , NJ History

from the Trenton Times 27 Feb 1915 FIND FARMER DEAD MOUNT HOLLY, Feb 27. - Charles Hancock, a retired farmer, was found dead in bed at his home here today. He had been ill with heart trouble for a year.

from the New Jersey Mirror 27 Feb 1851 In Timbuctoo, near Mount Holly, on Friday last, February 21, 1851, Hezekiah Hall, (colored) aged about 60 years. The deceased in early life, was a slave, and belonged to Charles Carroll, of Carrollton. He escaped from bondage in the year 1814. He settled in our midst about the year 1824, since which time he has resided here. He was regarded by every one as a man of unblemished character, and his truly upright walk and Christian deportment commanded the highest respect. His remains were followed to the grave on Sunday last, February 23, 1851, by a very large concourse of friends and neighbors.

NEW JERSEY COURIER 27 FEB 1879: Two runaways occurred here on Friday, both the result of upsetting sleighs in a snowbank on Hooper Avenue. The damage in either case was the confined to smashing up of the sleighs and breaking of the harness. The occupants of the sleighs escaped uninjured.

New Jersey Mirror 27 Feb 1851 In Timbuctoo, near Mount Holly, on Friday last, February 21, 1851, Hezekiah Hall, (colored) aged about 60 years. The deceased in early life, was a slave, and belonged to Charles Carroll, of Carrollton. He escaped from bondage in the year 1814. He settled in our midst about the year 1824, since which time he has resided here. He was regarded by every one as a man of unblemished character, and his truly upright walk and Christian deportment commanded the highest respect. His remains were followed to the grave on Sunday last, February 23, 1851, by a very large concourse of friends and neighbors.

Tuckerton Beacon 26 Feb 1920 Herbert Maxwell of Jenkins is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Post

New Jersey Mirror 26 Feb 1857 A colored man named George Armstrong, a resident of Timbuctoo, was found dead, in the road, between that place and Mount Holly, on Monday morning last. He was subject to fits, and it is supposed that on his way home on Sunday night, he was attacked with one, and suddenly expired from its effects

TUCKERTON BEACON 26 Feb 1920 Mrs. Frank Wilson, who has been quite ill is reported to be improving. Clarence Price, of Avalon C.G.S., and who has been home on sick leave for some time, has returned to his duties at that place. Russell Parker, of Avon-By-the-Sea C.G.S., spent Monday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norwood Parker. Chas. A. Mathis, who is employed in Camden, was a weekend visitor with his family here. Mrs. Charles Allison and daughter, Julia, of Cedar Run, spent the week end at the home of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mason Price. John Cranmer and son, Melford, are visiting the former's mother, Mrs. Reuben Parker, at White Hills. Miss Grace Parker was the guest of Miss Frances Mosier, in Tuckerton, last Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Vere Parker, of Camden, spent Sunday at the home of the former's father, Filbert S. Parker. Mrs. Norwood Parker has returned to her home here after spending several weeks in Brooklyn and Ridgewood as the guest of her s

Tuckerton Beacon, 26 Feb 1920: Mr. Forest Cramer, of Atlantic City, and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Cramer of Philadelphia, were week end guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Cramer. Mrs. Joseph McNeil attended the funeral of her sister in Baltimore last week. Edward Black, of Camden, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. George Cramer. Eugene Sears, of Philadelphia, spent the week end with his family. John Adams is visiting relatives in Tuckerton. Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Hickman have moved in the bungalow owned by James McAnney. Herbert Maxwell, of Jenkins, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Post. Mrs. Harvey G. Cramer has been quite ill for the past week but we are glad to note that she is recovering. Mrs. Leonard Sooy was called to Stone Harbor on Tuesday on account of the illness of Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert Robbins. H.Z. Mathis, of Philadelphia, spent Sunday here with his family. Harold Gerew is at home with his family for a few weeks. A number of our people met for the school election o

From the New Egypt Press 25 Feb 1910 The funeral of Mrs. Hoffman, wife of James Hoffman of near Georgetown was held in the St. Andrew's Church here on Saturday at 10 o'clock a.m. Father Edward Cahill of Browns Mills celebrated mass. The deceased died in St. Frances Hospital, Trenton, after a lingering illness. Interment was in the Bordentown Cemetery under the direction of Clark B. Rogers.

New Egypt Press 24 Feb 1905: Rev. William E. CORNWELL spent Tuesday with friends at Bordentown. Mr. Howard TALLMAN spent Sunday at Mt. Holly. Some of the young people of this place attended the box social held in the Archertown Schoolhouse on Tuesday evening. Mr. Henry CHAFFEE and son Oscar were visitors in town on Sunday last. Bessie LAYTON, little daughter of Elmer LAYTON, has been quite ill the past few weeks, suffering with throat trouble. Mr. Joel WAINWRIGHT spent Thursday at the home of Dr. J.G. FEASTER. Miss Lula BUCKALEW of Collier's Mills was a visitor in town on Sunday. Mr. Joseph SOUTHARD purchased a fine new roadster of the Horner Bros., of New Egypt, this week. Communion was administered in the Baptist church on Sunday. Miss Anna STEWARD who has been ill for a few weeks past, is not much improved at this writing. Mr. William LAYTON was a visitor in Bordentown on Tuesday. Mrs. William E. CORNWELL who has been ill several months past, is still confined to the

New Egypt Press 24 Feb 1905: Thursday afternoon, James LARKIN who assists Funeral director CAMP started for the WIDMAN home with the cooling board strapped on him. Just before reaching the house, Mr. Larkin turned out of the road to make way for a passing team. As he did so his foot slipped and he fell heavily on the edge of the board he was carrying. For some time Mr. Larkin was unable to speak and upon examination Dr. BICHLER found that the muscles were torn from the ribs. Harry ERRICKSON assisted at the funeral for Larkins.

New Jersey Mirror 23 Feb 1921 Harry Paul, of Mount Holly, son of David S. Paul, the murdered bank runner, of Camden, had been in attendance at the trial of Raymond Shuck, one of the murderers of the elder Paul, in Camden, when he was interviewed by a newspaper reporter on Monday. Here is what he said after stating that his mother hs been in failing physical condition ever since the tragedy, and that he feared she would die as the result of "No matter what happens to these(as written) her grief and the shock of the crime: men(as written) Schuck and James -it will not bring my father back to me. "I feel terribly sorry for the families of James and Shuck. No one has any idea of my sympathy for them. "But as for the men themselves, their conscience must be racked by the knowledge that their days seem to be numbered, and their end will be the electric chair. I cannot say I want to see them die as murderers. I cannot move myself to voice such an expression. "I cling to

New Jersey Courier 20 Feb 1914 Mrs. Charles Brooklyn is making an indefinite stay at Lakewood. Clarence Gant of the Manasquan L.S.S. spent Tuesday with his parents here. Alfred Sanborn and wife of Bradley Beach called on Mrs. M.A. Gant Tuesday. Larue Clayton was a Thursday caller Miss Koch of Cedar Grove is a frequent visitor. Mrs. Chas. Johnson has returned to her home at Toms River after a short visit with her brother, Samuel Tilton and family. Roy T. Havens, son of A.O.S. Havens of Point Pleasant, who is now employed in the Philippines as a civil engineer in railroad construction work, had his foot smashed December 5, by an iron rail falling from a freight car.

New Jersey Courier 20 Feb 1879: The members of the New Egypt M.E. Church gave an Oyster supper last Thursday and Friday evenings for the benefit of their fund. The affair was conducted on the European plan, which proves more beneficial. Receipts, over $75. An interesting trial came off last Saturday afternoon, by his honor, Justice Hartshorn, between Samuel Stout, colored, vs. David C. Wall. Stout brought his suit against Wall to recover arrearages of wages due him for work. Both men were represented by able counsel. Samuel irons for plaintiff, W. Cranmer for defendant. Decision reserved.

New Jersey Mirror 19 Feb 1936 March 19th has been fixed as the date upon which the Court of Errors and Appeals will hear argument on the application of Jacob J. Ciemiengo, 16, and George Hildebrand, 26, for a new trial for the murder of Herman Eiler, Florence township poultry farmer. The two defendants were convicted of first degree murder and were sentenced to be electrocuted. The appeal to the higher court automatically acted as a stay of the death penalty. Jay B. Tomlinson is counsel for Ciemiengo, having been appointed to take the place of George M. Hillman, now deceased. Stanley K. Heilbron represented Hildebrand. Prosecutor Howard Eastwood will oppose the motions for setting aside the verdict of the Burlington county jury

Tuckerton Beacon, 19 Feb 1920: Mr. and Mrs. H. Edward Broome, of Beach Haven, N.J., wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Helen Keeler, to Joseph G. Salter, of Baltimore.

Tuckerton Beacon 19 Feb 1920: A surprise party was held for Carlton Mathis on Saturday evening, February 14th, by his High School chums, in honor of his 14th birthday. The evening was spent playing games, singing and varioius forms of amusement, after which the guests were escorted to the dining room, which was beautifully decorated, to accord with the Valentine season. Among those present were Misses Addie Moroe, Minnie Mathis, Jennia Broome, Elizabeth French, Thelma Downs, Esther Sooy, Elizabeth Hickman, Marie Sears, M. Alston Adams, and Carlton Mathis. The grown ups consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mathis, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Mathis, Mr. and Mrs. H.Z. Mathis, Mr. and Mrs. C.G. Mathis, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Gerew, Miss Rae Cramer, and Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Mathis. Eugene Mathis, of Brigantine, spent Monday here with his family. Joseph McNeil has returned home after spending a week away. Mrs. Mary E. Loveland received word on Tuesday of her daughter's death in Baltimore. The family ha

from the New Egypt Press 18 Feb 1910 Catherine DeCamp, widow of Wardell B. DeCamp, of near Chesterfield died at her home on Friday the 11th inst., aged 85 years and was buried at Jacobstown on Tuesday 15th.

from the New Egypt Press 18 Feb 1910 The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Black, widow of the late Alfred Black deceased was held from her late residence "Locust Hall" near Jobstown on Wednesday. A large number of relatives and friends came to pay their last tribute to the deceased, who was highly respected by all who knew her. Interment was at Sykesville in the family plot there.