Ocean County , NJ History

From the New Jersey Courier, 31 May 1866: We paid a visit to this lively village on Friday last. Found French, of the Bricksburg House, in his happiest mood with a jolly good table. Parmentier, mirthful and happy, and our friends Bradshaw and Bechtel, busy selling tape and dry goods and raking in money. "Murphy", alias Bradshaw, is building as fine a dwelling as there is in the embryo city, perfectly contented, even if we did give him a world wide reputation, under the cognomen of Murphy by mistake. Larrabee, at the depot, and D.B. Stout, are doing finely in their respective pursuits. The new steam saw mill of the Company is buzzing away, getting out lumber and all creation are after the sacred material. Several new houses are going up. Found a dominie, Rev. Mr.Mason, with whom we were much pleased. Could laugh and joke and retain his dignity as a clerical gentleman, without freezing you. Liked him much, and hope to see him often. Bricksburg is bound to rise and shine. The e

NEW JERSEY COURIER 31 MAY 1866 Peter Ficangie, son of Mr. Henry Ficangie, met with a sad fall while swinging on Sabbath afternoon last. His left thigh was broken, and other severe injuries were received. Dr. Disbrow was promptly on hand, and gave surgical assistance. The patient was doing well at last accounts. S.W. Bogardus, the discoverer of coal at Matawan Point, was in town on Saturday last. He promises us much valuable information in regard to coal. The prospect is for the completion of the Branch Railroad to this village, this week or next. "All aboard." The Episcopalians have leased a room of Mr. Thos. Hooper, where they propose to hold services in the future.

I recently came across this obituary of a man who was supposedly born at Quaker Bridge, in the New Jersey Mirror of 30 Apr 1890: At Tuckerton, February 28, 1890, John D. Thompson, Esq., in his 83d year. The deceased had been for many years closely identified with the interests of the sea-shore section of Burlington County, having lived the greater part of his life at Tuckerton. He was born at Quaker Bridge, in Washington township, in the year 1807, and at the time of his death was within a few weeks of completing his eighty-third year. He removed to Tuckerton while a young man and became proprietor of the stage line between that place and Philadelphia, and soon after married Sarah Bartlett, a daughter of Nathan Bartlett, of Tuckerton, who was a highly respected member of the Society of Friends. This union, which was a happy one, continued for upwards of fifty years, his wife still surviving him. They have four children--three daughters and a son. Few men, if any, in that part o

New Jersey Courier from 26 May 1930: "MANITOU PARK--Mrs. Rebecca More has been charged with murdering her estranged husband, John, 59, after an argument Saturday night. State Police at the Toms River barracks said that the couple returned from visiting taverns, and Mrs. Moore used an ax to kill her husband. She is being held without bail in Ocean County Jail for a hearing in Muncipal Court tomorrow night. Until she was charged with murder, she had been free in $3,000 bail on a charge of possessing a deadly weapon and assault with intent to kill. The assault charge was brought before Magistrate William E. O'Connor in Municipal Court on Friday by Sterling Smith, Second Street." Note the two different spellings of the last name, "More" and "Moore"--that's how it appears in the article. Not surprisingly, neither the Sterlings or More/Moore families appear on the 1930 census.

From the New Jersey Mirror MAY 25, 1881 At Camden last week, James M. Allen, who it was alleged tried to establish a free love, Mormon, communistic and socialistic colony at Ancora, was arraigned for trial. He was accompanied by two women, said to be his wives, neither of whom is over thirty years of age, and one of his fathers-in-law sat beside him. One of the wives wore a neat suit of blue and the other wore a Bloomer costume. They were very affectionate toward each other and their joint husband . Allen said that he would act as his own counsel. The case was finally dismissed, on the ground that no breach of the law had been shown.

From the New Jersey Courier 25 May 1905 Out little town looks very pretty in its spring dress of green. John Newman and family spent Sunday with Mrs. Havens. Job Doxsey spent a few days in Merchantville and Camden this week. Mrs. Estlow and daughter are visiting relatives in Waretown. Willis Saulsman and Ralph Shaw spent Sunday in Forked River. Mrs. Doxsey spent Monday in Toms River. J.L. Madison spent sunday at Forked River with his mother. E. Foster went to Toms River Tuesday last.

I found the following obituary from May 24, 2000 in the Hammonton Gazzette concerning a modern resident of Atsion: Pickett B. Russell Jr., 78, of Atsion, NJ, died Saturday, May 20, at his residence. Born in Pine Bluff, Ark., Russell lived in the Atsion area most of his life. He was the owner of the Pic-A-Lilli Inn on Rt. 206 in Atsion. Built in 1920 by Russell's grandfather, Russell took over the family business in 1959 until the present. Russell was a lifelong member of the NJ Licensed Beverage Association and a former member of the Mt. Holly Moose Lodge. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Russell is predeceased by this late wife Florence (nee Hall) and his late son John "Buddy" Russell. Surviving him are: his children, Pickett Ben Russell III and his wife Sandy, of Berlin, Lillian "Bonnie" Halfmann and her husband Bill, of Atsion , Wallace Russell and his wife Ginny, of Atsion, Bruce Russell and his wife Sandy, of Winslow Twp, and Donald Russell, of

Hammonton Gazzette 24 May 2000 Pickett B. Russell Jr., 78, of Atsion, NJ, died Saturday, May 20, at his residence. Born in Pine Bluff, Ark., Russell lived in the Atsion area most of his life. He was the owner of the Pic-A-Lilli Inn on Rt. 206 in Atsion. Built in 1920 by Russell's grandfather, Russell took over the family business in 1959 until the present. Russell was a lifelong member of the NJ Licensed Beverage Association and a former member of the Mt. Holly Moose Lodge. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Russell is predeceased by this late wife Florence (nee Hall) and his late son John "Buddy" Russell. Surviving him are: his children, Pickett Ben Russell III and his wife Sandy, of Berlin, Lillian "Bonnie" Halfmann and her husband Bill, of Atsion , Wallace Russell and his wife Ginny, of Atsion, Bruce Russell and his wife Sandy, of Winslow Twp, and Donald Russell, of Atsion; and he was the loving grandfather of 14 and 6 great-grandchildren. Relati

New Jersey Courier 22 May 1879 A forest fire broke out a few days since in the vicinity of Tuckerton and several thousand acres of pineland along the line of the Tuckerton Railroad were burned over. While fighting the flames, Freeholder Alfred Palmer was bitten in the forefinger by a pine snake, but without serious result.

from the New Jersey Courier 22 May 1879 Capt. George Warner returned home on Saturday evening, suffering from a severe stab in the leg inflicted by one of the crew during a row amongst the sailors on shipboard which he was endeavoring to quell

New Jersey Mirror 22 May 1851 While the workmen were engaged last week in digging on the lot where the water company intend putting up a steam engine, they found a piece of bombshell, which had undoubtedly been sent on its mission of death and destruction during the Revolution, by either the American or British soldiery stationed here. It is probably not known to every one now residing in Mount Holly, that in the dark and stormy period that tried men's souls, a large number of the British quartered on the Mount, while at the same time the American troops occupied Topetoy. From some cause unknown to the people of the present day, they had no regular engagement, but we are told that to keep up communications they frequently exchanged cannon balls and bombshells, and thus telegraphed to each other the friendly feelings entertained.

New Jersey Courier 22 May 1879: Capt. George Warner returned home on Saturday evening, suffering from a severe stab in the leg inflicted by one of the crew during a row amongst the sailors on shipboard which he was endeavoring to quell

From the New Jersey Mirror 22 May 1907 Eleven true bills of indictment were presented to Justice Hendrickson on Monday afternoon as a result of the special session of the grand jury held on that day, principally to hear evidence against those in any way connected with the affray that resulted in the death of David Beebe at Chairville on April 27. At the opening of the session of court in the morning Justice Hendrickson charged the grand jury relative to the points of law applicable in the Beebe case and at that time stated that as Beebe's death occurred during what is known in law as mutual combat the charge to be preferred against the principals could not be more serious than manslaughter. Murder could be the charge only after it had been found by the evidence that one or more of the combatants had prepared for the affray and then taken advantage of an opportunity to kill. It was urged upon the grand jury to indict all those in any way connected with any preliminary fights durin

from the New Jersey Mirror 18 May 1938: Miss Elizabeth F. Mooney, 32, of 16 Carrol street, Trenton, secretary to former Governor Edward C. Stokes, was killed late on Saturday night in a head-on collision of two automobiles near Absecon. She succumbed shortly after being admitted to the Atlantic City Hospital. Her companion, Miss Agnes Weinmann, 24, of Morrisville, Pa., was taken to the same hospital, suffering from a fractured leg and other injuries. They were returning from a visit to the Atlantic City horse show in the car of Miss Weinmann, who was driving. Miss Weinmann is noted in the Trenton area as an equestrienne. David Johns, 64, of Egg Harbor, a passenger in the other car, also was killed. Two others who were in the car were injured: Harry Johns, 33, who received a fracture of the right arm and a possible fracture of the skull, and a son-in-law, Michael Puglice, 28, who sustained a broken right leg. State police were unable to learn who was driving the car.

From the New Jersey Courier 18 May 1905 Hot, with plenty of mosquitoes. W. Dayton moved his family to New Gretna last week. Machinist Smith of Elmer, is with us again for a few days. We are glad to notice the improvements being made on the Double Trouble road. Howard Lee is off duty on account of sickness. E.E. Thompson received an ugly gash on his left hand while working on the bench saw. It is rumored that Berkeley Township intends building a new school house. We are anxiously awaiting to hear the carpenter's hammer. Gertrude Estlow is sick with the measles. Dr. Jones was a Monday visitor here. Clarence Saulsman and Ralph Shaw spent Sunday with relatives in Forked River. Mrs. Johnston of Whitesville came in last Tuesday with a load of pigs. Fred Applegate spent a fortnight in Toms River. Mac McKenney is building an addition to his cottage. Warren Van Brunt is spending a short time at Forked River with his parents. J.L. Madison spent Sunday in Toms River.

New Jersey Courier 17 May 1918 Mr. and Mrs. Joel Wainwright celebrated their second wedding anniversary Monday evening. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Meirs and son Aubrey of Cream Ridge, Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Wikoff, Mr. and Mrs. J. Gibbons, Mrs. Earl C. Jameson, Mrs. J.E. Hendrickson, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Davis, Mrs. William Oliphant, Mr. and Mrs. J. Tantum, Miss Beatrice Gaskill, Henry Hendrickson, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rockhill. Mr. and Mrs. George Watson and Leonard Norcross of Trenton were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Norcross. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Reynolds and Miss Lillie Lamb of Mt. Holly were Sunday afternoon and evening visitors in town. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Horner and family visited last Sunday with their son in South Amboy. Mrs. Nellie Archer entertained on Sunday her sister, Mrs. William Dennis and Mrs. Alice Morris of Jacobstown. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Irons of Trenton visited Mrs. Elizabeth Irons over the week end. Mrs. Samuel Horner spent Thursday with

New Jersey Courier 15 May 1879 We learn that a peddler who was stopping over night at the house of Henry Tappan, Bayville, had his wagon back open and robbed of about $100 worth of goods Thursday night; no clue has yet been obtained as to who the theives wer

from the Hunterdon Democrat, 15 May 1883: A sad story comes from Ancora, a little village on the line of the Camden and Atlantic Railroad, in Camden county. A six-year-old daughter of Edward Fowler, a prominent resident of Ancora, was taken sick a week ago with smallpox. The father became alarmed and sent for the wife, who had been separated from him for over five years, to return to her home and nurse her child. The mother had only a short time before recovered from an attack of smallpox. She came to the bedside of her suffering daughter, and there did all that a fond mother could. The disease assumed a complicated form, and Dr. Junkey, of Hammonton, it is said, was telegraphed for, but for some unknown reason failed to respond to the summons... On Wednesday night the child died. As there was not an undertaker within several miles the parents set at work to prepare the body for burial themselves... By the pale light of the moon the coffin was lowered into the grave.

New Jersey Courier 15 May 1879 We learn that a peddler who was stopping over night at the house of Henry Tappan, Bayville, had his wagon back open and robbed of about $100 worth of goods Thursday night; no clue has yet been obtained as to who the thieves were.

from the New Jersey Courier 15 May 1879 Your readers will want to know where Osbornville is; well, it is in Ocean County, NJ. The "Neck", that is the Old Metedeconk Neck, quietly gave up the ghost and died without a struggle last week. The mourners went about the streets horror stricken on account of the sudden demise. It happened in this wise: A few weeks ago, our people set about the work of getting a post office at this place, and the agent of our old Uncle Samuel said we could have one, but first we must select a name. So you may be informed that everybody in this region, man , woman and child, "and the rest of mankind", had a name, and everybody wanted everybody's name given to the new post office. Mr. J.W. Osborn is Postmaster, and Mr. J. Barton Osborn will carry the bag and whatever put there in.

From the New Jersey Mirror 15 May 1907 Several members of the Tabernacle Council, Junior O. U. A. M., have announced that they will give financial assistance to Caleb Rogers, a member of that order and one of the three men imprisoned here charged with having caused the death of David Beebe, at Chairville, on April 27, that he may be given a proper defence when the case comes to trial. Eckard P. Budd is his counsel. Blanchard H. White has been engaged to defend Theodore Wells, but up to this time Walter Simons appears to be without counsel. Justice Hendrickson has called a special session of the Grand Jury for Monday next, at which time the three prisoners will probably be indicted for the crime with which they stand charged by the Coroner's jury which heard the evidence at the inquest held in Medford.

Allentown Messenger 14 May 1908: Peter Layton, Adam Lewis and others are making repairs on their properties this week. Oxel Holmlund and Harrison Reed are engaged in doing the carpenter work. Frank Briggs purchased a horse of James K. Hart the past week. Miss Edith Kester was the guest of her cousin, Miss Ethel Borden on Monday. The painters who are painting the Methodist Church on the inside are being entertained at the home of Mrs. Josephine Shaw. Samuel Emley, of New Egypt visited Mrs. Mary Sagers on Saturday. Harry Luke, our tonsorial artist, has moved his barber shop from the Sexton shop to that of Frank Ridgway. Michael Cullen recently killed almost one hundred capons, for which he received 26 1/2 cents per pound. Michael is one of those farmers who gets there all the time. Howard Borden, who has been suffering from appendicitis, is much improved. Parties from the Henry Keeler farm purchased a young stock bull of M. K. Ivins last week.

Allentown Messenger 14 May 1908: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Emley, of Ellisdale visited the former's mother, Mrs. Lydia Havens on Monday. Richard Bussom has moved to the California house. Thomas Cawley was given one year in State Prison for stealing chickens. There was no bill found against Walter Greenwood. Harold Woodward returned to Peddie Institute at Hightstown on Monday. He has been home for two months suffering with an abscess on the knee. Miss Mary Harker, of Wrightstown, visited her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Harker on Saturday. Howard Bird, of Princeton and his bride, formerly Miss Delia McCabe of New York, spent a few days last week with the former's sisters, the Misses Maud and Lillie Hamilton. While Frank Emery was driving down the road with Harry Dutcher's team Saturday, near John Meaney's, the bolt came out of the sword, which let the front of the wagon strike the horses' heels. They were badly frightened and ran away. When they came into town t

New Jersey Courier 11 May 1905 John S. Hart of the Avon L.S.S. was home Monday. Mr. Anthony Hulse was an out of town visitor on Monday. Miss Louise Hulse visited the Spring Lake L.S.s. recently. Mrs. Alex Brower and daughter of Bay Head were the guests of her mother, Mrs. Mary Rogers, last week. Mrs. Samuel Worth and daughter Florence and son Clarence of Bay Head were entertained by Mrs. Rebecca Hall, Sunday. The house of Adam Brower of West Mantaloking wsa burned to the ground Monday noon. Asbury Park Press 5 Jun 1985 A 12-year-old boy was killed Saturday by a small explosion in his garage. Police believe the boy, Justin Szuba of the 400 block of Adamston Road, Brick Township, was experimenting with gun powder in the garage of his residence about 8:30 p.m., and the explosion caused an object to strike his chest. The boy was found outside of his home when rescue crews arrived. He was taken to Brick Hospital and pronounced dead at 9:51 p.m. The incident is under investigation

New Jersey Mirror 11 May 1939 Haines-Johnson -- Mr. and Mrs. Thomas T. Johnson, of Elizabeth street, Pemberton, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Gladys Johnson, to Elmer A. Haines, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Haines, of Whitesbog. No date has been set for the wedding.

New Jersey Courier 11 May 1905: A social will be held at Mrs. H.A. Howard's on Friday evening for the benefit of the Ladies Aid Society. Ice cream, cake, pie and coffee will be for sale. Capt. J.H. Birdsall came down from Red Bank to the Bayview last week, which they are now having put into shape for the summer. Much sympathy is felt for Edwart Thybault whose house and contents were burned to the ground on Tuesday by a fire alleged to have been set by the freight train on the C.R.R. Much damage was also done to the timber and buildings belonging to Mrs. Adelaide Bowker. The baseball game on Saturday between the Bayville and Waretown team ended with victory for our boys. Wilkens Burden has finished painting J.C. Eayre's house, which presents a very nice appearance.

From the New Jersey Courier 11 May 1905: Mr. Orter and N. Herbert spent Monday in the Quaker City. W. Dayton made a flying trip to New Gretna last week. Warren Van Brunt and Clarence Saulsman have returned to duty after spending the past week in Forked River on the sick list. Mrs. J. Doxey spent Saturday and Sunday in Toms River with her mother, Mrs. Reynolds. Little Emma Foster is quite ill with tonsilitis. E. Foster has his peas three inches above the ground. Reba Dayton is sick with the measles. J.L. Madison spent Sunday with his parents at Bayville. Mr. Crabbe spent Wednesday in New York. A number of our school children are on the sick list which gives us a small attendance. A party of our young folks attended the circus at Toms River last Wednesday. Mrs. Platt and daughter Lydia of Bayville spent Friday with Mrs. Doxsey. John Havens has built a new hennery.

From the New Jersey Mirror May 11 1921 Surprising a river pirate in the act of robbing his boathouse at Delair on Saturday afternoon, Edward E. Hatch, a prominent resident of Riverton, received a gunshot wound from which he died in a few minutes. Hatch, who was a prosperous brick manufacturer, engaged in battle with the thief, worsted him at first, pursued him into the river, where waist deep they resumed their desperate struggle, and then was shot by the young river rat as he was overpowering the outlaw for a second time. The police of both sides of the Delaware were promptly notified and a drag-net set for the capture of the murderer and his two comrades, who had sat out in the river in a canoe and waited for the boat house thief when he entered the Hatch property to steal whatever he could lay his hands on. For some time the detectives were rather puzzled by the presence of two green canoes in the trail which they were following, acting on the clue furnished by the mortally wound

NEW JERSEY COURIER 10 MAY 1918: At the commencement exercises of The Drexel Institute on May 1, the degree of "Bachelor of Science in Engineering" was conferred upon Lewis D. Asmus. Mr. Asmus was one of four students of the graduating class, consisting of 147 seniors, to receive "Honorable Mention" for "service to the Drexel Institute". This was awarded him for his work as Editor-in-Chief of their annual year book, the "Lexerd". Mr. Asmus is a member of the Engineer Enlisted Reserve Corps and expects to go in active service any day.

from the New Jersey Courier 10 May 1918 The Dover Chapel cemetery is being renovated by the Ladies Aid Society. The township has appropriated $50 a year for the upkeep in the future. The accident which occurred at Mott's corner on Saturday night might have been more serious. Mrs. Jesse Grant made a business trip to Asbury Park on Monday. Private Wm. Grant of Camp Dix was a Sunday visitor. Received word that he will soon leave for France. Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Stott and daughter of Brooklyn spent the week at their summer home. The Ladies Aid Society will meet at the home of Mrs. Geo. Ward on Wednesday evening, May 15. Coast Guard Herschel Grant of Deal spent last week at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Murray attended the funeral of Mrs. Craven in Philadelphia on Sunday. Mrs. Craven was formerly a resident of this place. John Grant and wife and son Fred motored to Asbury Park on Saturday, returned home on Sunday. Miss Etta Danley has returned home after visiting her niec

from the New Jersey Courier 10 May 1918 O.R. Cranmer and son Herman and Theo. Holloway spent the week end with friends at Beach Haven. Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Mick and daughter of Barnegat were Sunday visitors here. Clarence Corlis of Warren Grove was in town Tuesday. Mrs. Alvin Couch is very ill with an attack of measles. Otis Penn of Whitings spent Saturday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S.H. Penn Miss Dora Couch and Miss Lucy Cranmer spent Sunday with friends at Barnegat

NEW JERSEY COURIER 10 MAY 1918 Mrs. Grant Tiffany and son Ivins spent from Wednesday till Friday at Bennett Mills Mrs. Daniel Letts spent Saturday with her sister, Mrs. Ida Applegate. Miss Edna Brahn was a recent Asbury Park visitor. Andrew Applegate of West Bank, Staten Island, spent from Friday till Wednesday with his family. Mrs. Timothy Applegate was a Sunday visitor with Mrs. Lewis Applegate.

New Jersey Mirror 10 May 1893 Maggie Giles, a daughter of Joseph Giles, of Timbuctoo, died a day or two since from the effects of a severe beating at the hands of some other children. The child had been sent on an errand by her mother and was met by two other children, who began to tease her. Finally they beat her so badly that spinal meningitis resulted and death followed in a short time. The little girl was about 12 years of age. No arrests were made.

from the Trenton Evening Times, 10 May 1910 Mrs. Annie Chambers, widow of John Chambers, of 404 Klagg Avenue, died Monday evening after a short attack of heart trouble. She was in her 67th year of her age. She is survived by two children. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from her late home. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of E.R. Taylor. ----- PAYS SOCIAL CALL, DIED SUDDENLY Prominent Woman's Death Caused By Heart Disease - Visited Neighbor Mrs. Annie Chambers, 67 years of age, died suddenly last night about 10:30 o'clock at her home, 404 Klagg Avenue. Death was due to heart disease. Mrs. Chambers was in good health apparently, early in the evening and made a social call at the home of a neighbor. When she returned home she complained of feeling ill. Her condition grew alarming and Dr. C.H. Waters was summoned, but before he arrived she had expired. Coroner Grove was then notified and after viewing the body issued a b

New Jersey Courier 10 May 1918 The Dover Chapel cemetery is being renovated by the Ladies Aid Society. The township has appropriated $50 a year for the upkeep in the future. The accident which occurred at Mott's corner on Saturday night might have been more serious. Mrs. Jesse Grant made a business trip to Asbury Park on Monday. Private Wm. Grant of Camp Dix was a Sunday visitor. Received word that he will soon leave for France. Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Stott and daughter of Brooklyn spent the week at their summer home. The Ladies Aid Society will meet at the home of Mrs. Geo. Ward on Wednesday evening, May 15. Coast Guard Herschel Grant of Deal spent last week at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Murray attended the funeral of Mrs. Craven in Philadelphia on Sunday. Mrs. Craven was formerly a resident of this place. John Grant and wife and son Fred motored to Asbury Park on Saturday, returned home on Sunday. Miss Etta Danley has returned home after visiting her niece in Fort H

New Jersey Mirror of May 9, 1906: Albert Jones, of Masonville, who was recently charged with murder and after investigation proved to be nothing more dangerous than a chicken thief, was taken to the county asylum on Monday. He was declared insane while awaiting action of the Court On June 13, the newspaper had this follow-up: Little Carrie Jones, who created such a sensation a few months ago when she told thrilling stories of the murder of her sister by her stepfather, Albert Jones, then living near Masonville, but now an inmate of the State asylum, is being held at the county almshouse prior to being turned over to the care of the State Board of Children's Guardians. The child has been living in Camden with her uncle and aunt, but about about two weeks ago, it is reported, the latter eloped with a circus man, and the uncle decided that he could no longer care for her.

from the New Jersey Mirror 8 May 1907: The jury empaneled by Coroner Seeds to investigate the killing of David Beebe, at Chairville, the previous Saturday night , heard the evidence presented at the inquest at Medford on Friday, and after brief deliberation held Caleb Rogers, Theodore Wells and Walter Simons, three of the seven suspected men taken from the county jail to Medford by Deputy Sheriff Fleetwood to give testimony before the coroner, if they so desired. Harvey Reeves, another one of the men arrested on suspicion of having been implicated in the killing, was not held for his connection with Beebe's death, but was committed to jail in default of $350 bail on the charge of carrying a concealed deadly weapon. There has been a determined effort on the part of the court to break up the practice so common among a certain class of young men, of carrying revolvers, and it is possible that a term in prison awaits young Reeves, even though he escaped detention on the more serious

New Jersey Courier 8 May 1879: A seven year old son of Mrs. Foulks one day last week, while his mother was absent, took his father's pipe, filled it with some old blue paper and smoked it. When something used in coloring the paper so badly poisoned him that had it not been for the timely aid of a neighbor, Mrs. Carr, who heard the child crying, ran in and, taking the situation in at a glance, gave him an emetic, causing him to vomit freely, the child might have died

Here are a few mentions of residents of Brookville, according to the newspapers, who I have not been able to locate on the Federal census : The 9 Aug 1929 issue of the New Jersey Courier mentions that I. Cranmer of Brookville has been doing some work for John Mansfield this week. Neither of those men appear on the 1930 census, however. The 9 Aug 1929 issue of the New Jersey Courier mentions that Fred Nissen of Brookville was a recent caller in Barnegat. Tilden Estlow The 9 Aug 1929 issue of the New Jersey Courier makes numerous references to Tilden Estlow of Brookville, though he does not appear on the 1930 census there.

New Jersey Mirror 6 May 1891 Died-At Timbuctoo, April 25, 1891, Rachel Love, aged 75 years. Died-At Timbuctoo, April 27, 1891, Frank Clifford Evans, son of Samuel and Harriet Evans, aged 5 months.

New Jersey Courier 3 May 1918 Henry Cale and son, Harry, of Long Branch, had a houseboat party of about thirty young folks here at their houseboat. J.W. Lundy, wife and daughter of Newtown, PA spent Sunday here at their cottage on 27th street. Dr. Sibley and wife of Philadelphia were at their bungalow here Sunday. A.J. Scott an wife were also here from Philadelphia Sunday. Charles Eckert and son of Brant Beach were over Sunday visitors. Coastguard Wm. Alston and family motored to Bloomfield for a few days. Augustus Cranmer spent Sunday at Cedar Run. You don't need a rod and reel for surf fishing this spring apparently, as one of our citizens recently pulled out a five pound seabass with his hands from the surf. J.C. McKim came Saturday to open his grocery for the summer. Robert Hays and family motored to Manasquan one day this week. Mrs. George Cranmer spent a few days here recently. Harry Counts and family have moved to New York City.

from the New Jersey Courier 3 May 1918 William Parsons and wife, Anderson Camburn and wife, of Atlantic City, visited Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Havens one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. James F. Grant visited friends at Lakewood on Thursday of last week. Isaac F. Osborn of Chadwick Coast Guard station and wife spent a few days last week with the former's parents E.W. Osborn and wife. Howard Van Note and wife and Lizzie Clayton were Point Pleasant visitors recently. James H. Havens, wife and daughter of Allenwood, and Eugene Haens, wife and daughter of Toms River, called on relatives here one day last week. A.H. Osborn of Westfield is in town for a short stay. E. Doughty of Perryville, NY spent Tuesday and Wednesday of this week with T.J. Van Note and wife. Miss Lavina Worth, a former resident of Bayville, who has been living for the past two years here with Gus Halmuth and wife, died at their home on Tuesday of this week. On Wednesday of this week Sheridan Fisher visited relatives

From the New Jersey Courier 3 May 1900 Thomas Andrews, a life long resident of Tuckerton, who died recently in his 58th year, served in the civil war and was wounded at the battle of Fredericksburg. While with the several Tuckerton men of Co. K 23rd Regiment, a shell burst in their midst killing Reuben Gaskill, and injuring several others. A piece of shell struck Mr. Andrews in the hand, injuring it badly, the gun which he held being bent almost double. He was taken to Washington and there suffered from his wound and typhoid fever and was brought through only by careful nursing of his father who went from Tuckerton for that purpose.

New Jersey Courier 3 May 1900 Thomas Andrews, a life long resident of Tuckerton, who died recently in his 58th year, served in the civil war and was wounded at the battle of Fredericksburg. While with the several Tuckerton men of Co. K 23rd Regiment, a shell burst in their midst killing Reuben Gaskill, and injuring several others. A piece of shell struck Mr. Andrews in the hand, injuring it badly, the gun which he held being bent almost double. He was taken to Washington and there suffered from his wound and typhoid fever and was brought through only by careful nursing of his father who went from Tuckerton for that purpose.

The following news item about Crosswicks appeared in the New Jersey Mirror on 2 May 1861: Considerable excitement prevailed in Crosswicks, on Monday of last week, in consequence of an attempted murder and suicide. A German shoemaker, named Matthews Blitzer, have some suspicion of his wife's faithfulness to him, determined to kill her, but fortunately, failed in his purpose. He attacked her while she had a young child in her arms, and tried to stab her with a shoemaker's knife--but its bluntness and the thickness of her clothing, prevented the accomplishment of the deed. He then drew the knife across her throat and down her breast, making fearful wounds. Holding her infant in one arm, she applied her apron to her throat to stop the flow of blood, and ran to the nearest neighbor for assistance. Blitzer, immediately after inflicting the wounds upon his wife, cut his own throat, and started across the street, with his hand upon the wound, the blood streaming frightfully down his

from the New Jersey Mirror 2 May 1861 Considerable excitement prevailed in Crosswicks, on Monday of last week, in consequence of an attempted murder and suicide. A German shoemaker, named Matthews Blitzer, have some suspicion of his wife's faithfulness to him, determined to kill her, but fortunately, failed in his purpose. He attacked her while she had a young child in her arms, and tried to stab her with a shoemaker's knife--but its bluntness and the thickness of her clothing, prevented the accomplishment of the deed. He then drew the knife across her throat and down her breast, making fearful wounds. Holding her infant in one arm, she applied her apron to her throat to stop the flow of blood, and ran to the nearest neighbor for assistance. Blitzer, immediately after inflicting the wounds upon his wife, cut his own throat, and started across the street, with his hand upon the wound, the blood streaming frightfully down his body. As he was about entering a house opposite his o

New Jersey Mirror 1 May 1912 CAMPBELL--FORD.--April 24, at Timbuctoo, by Rev. Mr. Akers, Frederick Campbell, of Mount Holly, and Timbuctoo was the scene of a wedding on Wednesday evening(presumably a reference to April 24, 1912) when May Ford, of that place, was married to Frederick Campbell, the faithful chauffeur for Dr. R. C. Barrington, of Mount Holly. The ceremony which took place at the bride's home was performed by Rev. Mr. Akers, pastor of the Second Baptist church, and was witnessed by the upper tendom in social circles. A reception followed the tying of the nuptial knot but the usual honeymoon trip was dispensed with, the bridal couple going immediately to their newly-furnished home on West Washington street

From the New Jersey Mirror 1 May 1907: Murder was not the object of the gang of hoodlums from Tabernacle who became drunk with Medford whisky on Saturday night and then started out in their quarrelsome condition to hunt trouble, but that is what their spree resulted in, and seven young men are now in jail awaiting the action of the Grand Jury upon the brutal beating to death of David Beebe, at Chairville. There is no question that over-indulgence in rum was directly responsible for the tragedy, as all the parties concerned, even the victim, are said to have been under the influence of liquor when the fight took place. The crowd of men from the vicinity of Tabernacle, after imbibing too often from the cup that cheers, jumped at the suggestion of one of their number that they go to the home of Irwin Mathis, at Chairville, and break up a dance that they knew was in progress there. It was past midnight when they reached the little hamlet where they expected to raise the disturbance. So