Ocean County , NJ History

from the Trenton Evening Times, 31 Jan 1914 BORDENTOWN, Jan 31. - William Craig, Sr., father of William Craig, Jr., a graduate of Bordentown Military Institute, who married Miss Margaret Mershon, of Bordentown, and who resided at Flatbush, L.I, died at his home at New Germantown last night.

from New Jersey Mirror 29 Jan 1908 On Saturday of this week Theodore Wills term of imprisonment for his alleged connection with the manslaughter of David Beebe, at Chairville, a few months ago, will come to an end and the young man will again have his freedom. Judging from some of the remarks that Wills has made to friends who have been permitted to see him it is evidently his intention to retire from the turf and lead the simple life.

New Jersey Courier 28 Jan 1916

these were sent to me years ago, via my website at freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~batsto, but I don't seem to have any record of who provided t them to me.

New Jersey Courier 26 Jan 1859

View from atop the lighthouse, 2007

Lakewood Citizen 26 Jan 1934 Mrs Marie Ehny, died at her home on the Lakewood Road, last Thursday and burial was made in Riverside Cemetery, Toms River on Sunday with the Rev Werner Eberbach, pastor of the Lutheran Church officiating. Mrs Ehny, a native of France had been a resident of this section for a number of years. She was in her sixty eighth year. Surviving are her husband and two daughters, Mrs John Spory and Mrs Roy Nicholas of Paterson

from the Lakewood Citizen 26 Jan 1934 William H Layton, Sr, 62 of 125 Chestnut Street, Red Bank, died early last Friday morning at his home from a complication of diseases. He had been in poor health for some time. Mr Layton was born at Bennetts Mills, December 18,1871, and was the son of Mrs Mary Matthews Layton and the late Henry Layton. He had lived in Red Bank 21 years, coming from Lakewood, where he was engaged in the livery and taxicab business. He continued in this occupation until forced to retire because of poor health. Besides his wife, Mrs Emma Hankins Layton, he is survived by nine children, Joseph, William H Jr and Francis Layton, Red Bank; Edgar, Fair Haven; Arthur, Rumson; Mrs Vivian Stout, Eatontown; Mrs Marie Morford, New Monmouth; Mrs Beatrice Gustin, Elmira, NY; and Mrs Marion Johnson, Brooklyn. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs Mary Matthews Layton, Lakewood; three brothers, Augustus, Red Bank; Harry M, Long Branch; and Charles Layton, Lakewood; four sisters...

From the 26 Jan 1854 Ocean Emblem

From the Ocean Emblem 26 Jan 1854

from the New Jersey Courier 26 Jan 1859

From the Lakewood Citizen 26 Jan 1934 Miss Katherine Adele Lamarche, daughter of John V and the late Rose Nelson Lamarche, died Monday evening at 6 o'clock at her home on Sycamore Avenue, Shrewsbury. She was born in Lakewood. Surviving besides her father are a brother, John V of New London, Conn, and two sisters, Miss Ruth Nelson Lamarche of Shrewsbury and Mrs George Murfit of New York City. Funeral service was held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at her late home and at 11 at St James R C Church, Red Bank. Burial was made in Mt Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. The Lamarches when they made Lakewood their home resided in the house later occupied by the late Dr George W Lawrence on Second Street

New Jersey Mirror 25 Jan 1939 Gladys M., 17-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sager, a senior in Pemberton High School, committed suicide on Saturday afternoon by shooting herself in the heart with a .38 calibre revolver at her home on Burr's road, about a mile and a half from Pemberton. Discovery of the act was made by her parents upon their return from a shopping trip to Mount Holly. They found her slumped across a sofa in the living room of their farm home. No reason is attributed for the suicide. Her parents stated that she was in good spirits when they left home and was looking forward to social events that were listed among the high school activities. The girl had been suffering from occasional fainting spells, which is the only cause that could be assigned for her ending her life. Upon discovery of her body lying on the sofa, Dr. Reuben Frank, of Pemberton, was summoned and pronounced her dead. The "kick" in the old-fashioned revolver, which had been around...

New Jersey Mirror 25 Jan 1939 Edwin Baynes, 51, of 154 Millerick avenue, Trenton, was fatally injured on Friday when his automobile skidded on the Wrightstown-Bordentown highway and crashed into a tree. Suffering complete paralysis of his right side, a possible skull fracture, chest injuries and severe lacerations of the scalp, the victim was taken to Camp Dix Hospital, where he died later. Baynes, riding alone, was returning to his home from Camp Dix, where he is employed on a WPA project as a bricklayer. Work on the project had been cancelled for the day because of cold weather

from the Trenton Evening Times, 23 Feb 1914 MT. HOLLY., Feb 23 - George W. Hand, part owner of the Mt. Holly News and for several years a newspaper correspondent, died at his home from diabetes, having been bedfast about three weeks. He was over 60 years old. A widow and one son survive him

TUCKERTON BEACON 22 Jan 1920 Mrs. Rebecca Gaskill is making and extended visit with friends in Red Bank, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and Atlantic City. T.E. Lawrence, of Philadelphia, spent the week end with friends here. Miss Grace Jones of Jersey City was a recent visitor with Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Shinn on Thomas Avenue. J.C. Horner, of Philadelphia, spent the week end with his family here. Miss Sarah Cox has returned after visiting in New York and Bayonne. C.H. Cox has been harvesting ice at Manahawkin for his summer ice route on the beach Edw. L. Shinn has sold his home on the Landing Road to Graydon Kelley. Dr. James Wallace, of Roxborough, has purchased the Neuendorf farm on the Forge Road, for a poultry farm. Misses Grace and Sara Rutter of Philadelphia spent the week end with their parents here. Mrs. A.E. Willits had a serious fall which confines here to her room Horace Adams, of the Holloway grocery store, is taking a month's vacation. Miss Mildred Jones is subbing in ...

TUCKERTON BEACON 22 Jan 1920 Mrs. Norwood Parker is visiting relatives in Brooklyn Capt. Abraham Price, our oldest huntsman, killed a grey fox the other day and although he says his eyesight is very poor at present he can still see well enough to make foxes lay low. He says if Steve and Lee will come down he'll show them how it's done. Mrs. John Perrine, of Spraggtown, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Kirkbride Parker. Miss Grace Parker spent the weekend in Cedar Run as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Cranmer. Mrs. Lester Mott, of Brigantine, is spending some time here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cummings. Wm. Thomas is building a new bungalow on Bay Avenue. Isaac Horner while attempting to shoot his gun, when gunning last Monday, burst his gun, the barrells falling in the water, leaving the stock in his hands. This past two weeks have been the first that oysters have not been shipped since last July. Miss Rose Fauser spent last Thursday in Spraggtown visiting ...

Tuckerton Beacon, 22 Jan 1920: Revival services are now in progress in the M.E. Church. Mr. John Abdell, of Camden, is assiting the pastor this week.He has charge of the music, which is being made a special feature of the meetings. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Cramer and Mrs. Earle Cramer visited Atlantic City on Saturday. The teachers in the public school have received notice to attend Institute at Mount Holly on Thursday and Friday of this week. Mr. and Mrs. John Wiseman are rejoicing over the birth of a baby girl. An epidemic of Grippe colds seem to be sweeping the town at th is time. We trust that all who are sick will soon get out again. Miss Rae Cramer of Beach Haven has been visiting friends and relatives here. Alvin McAnney was a Philadeplhia visitor on Wednesday. Mrs. Duncan Jones, of Jersey City, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Asbury Mathis.

from the Trenton Times 21 Jan 1915 BURTIS - In Somerville, N.J., on the 18th inst., John Wyckoff Burtis, in the 68th year of his age. The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, near Allentown, N.J., on Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Services Allentown Presbyterian Church at 2 o'clock. Interment at Allentown Cemetery.

From the New Jersey Courier 20 Jan 1911 Mrs. Ralph Cummings and daughter were recent visitors from Double Trouble. ( to Forked River)

According to the death returns for Little Egg Harbor, Maria Chew Estlack (Eastlic?) committed "suaside" there on January 19, 1853. She is supposed to be buried somewhere in Lower Bank.

NEW JERSEY COURIER 18 JAN 1918: The regular monthly meeting of the home and school association will be held at the school house Saturday evening next, January 19. An interesting social evening has been planned. Constable Sam Johnson was at court this week. We are soon to have a public debate on the question: "Is there a bear in Hawkin swamp?" Sam, Steve, and Lee are lined up in the affirmative. The only man brave enough to take the negative side is Professor Frank Tilton; but with two sons in the army, the Sheriff says he mustn't show the white feather. Now, we are wondering, what will happen if Ed Cranmer of Toms River hears of the debate and arrives on the scene with his panoramic snapshot showing the bear crossing the county pike? Professor, we fear they are too many for you. Freeholder Corliss was at Toms River Tuesday. The Manahawkin branch of the Red Cross has elected Theodore A. Corliss, chairman; Mrs. Luke A. Courtney, treasurer; Mrs. C.H. Cranmer, secretary....

(from the New Jersey Courier, January 18,1871) Bro. Brick has commenced his new Foundry at Bricksburg, just north of the railroad station. The main building is to be 75 x 200 feet, 34 feet high, a pipe or clay shed of 300 feet in length, together with a pattern and carpenter shop is concluded in the contract. He also proposed a cottage for his foreman, and 20 tenements for workmen. Charles W. Fox is the contractor, which is a sufficient guarantee for it's faithful execution. Work has been resumed on the Manufacturing Companys' buildings. The roofs have been slated and the process of finishing goes on. The Presbyterian Church was getting a new bell, weighing over 1000 lbs.. The village even had it's own band, called the Wiser Cornet Band, consisting of: Name Professor H. Wiser Leader S. Pugsley Assistant Leader M.D. Stout Secretary R.J.Ticknor Treasurer H. Wiser Baritone S. Pugsley Clarinet C. Morgan Piccola M.D.Stout Clarinet B. Allen Cornet W.Jenkins Alto ...

Tuckerton Beacon 18 Jan 1951 Giffordtown P.T.A. will sponsor a Card and Game party on Friday, January 26th at 8:00 p.m. in the West Tuckerton Firehouse

New Jersey Courier 18 Jan 1918 Sugar and condensed milk are high in price and hard to get; so is corn meal. High prices is one way our small villages feel the effects of the war. Another way is that so many of our men have gone away to work, and now the young women are leaving to take jobs in the industiral centers. Miss Bertha Eno is out of town. Eugene Bunnell has gone home to New York, having been here to the funeral of Mrs. Tillie Bunnell. Joseph Collins, while in New York one of these slippery mornings, had a bad fall on Broadway. Amos Lewis and son are working on the hydroplane job at League Island navy yard, Philadelphia. Lloyd Reeves is now coastguard at Forked River station. Edward Cranmer of Double Trouble drove here to Hollywood farm Tuesday for a load of hay. The oxteam is quite a curiosity these days. Saturday morning's gale did considerable damage. Daniel Wilbert had a building blown down. Almost a flood Tuesday, with heavy rain on ice covered ground. The inf...

New Jersey Courier 18 Jan 1918 Joseph R. Newton motored here from Woodbury Monday to see Joe Predmore who is seriously sick at home. Miss Amelia Stephenson was a Lakewood visitor recently. Dick Grant was at Toms River Monday. A. Rauman is out again after a few days illness. A number of houses where pipes were frozen are once again getting water. C. M. Conrad visited Trenton Wednesday. C.B. Corliss was home a few days this week. Capt. Henry Smith attended a smoker Monday evening in New York. The storm Tuesday morning did a lot of damage. A lot of cellars were flooded. The wind ripped up the roof of the Abe Fort house and the rain damaged bedrooms and dining room. Roseby Crane is spending some time in New York. Mrs. Anderson Bugbee has been quite sick, but now is convalescent. Frank S. Ellis and wife of Toms River are visiting her daughter, Mrs. Herbert Cranmer. Mrs. J.C. Bennett and son, Charles, spent Saturday at Toms River. Roscoe Conkling was a Satruday visitor at Toms ...

NEW JERSEY COURIER 18 JAN 1918 Harry Black and family have returned after a few months absence. The high wind of last Friday night blew down the building in the rear of the Burnett property. Mrs. George Ellis is recovering from a severe cold. Nelson Barker and wife are receiving congratulations on the birth of a daughter. Mr. Barker is a son of Mrs. Wm. Exall of Newark and Ocean Gate. The climate of Ocean Gate was too severe for the pet monkey, and it died. Mr. and Mrs. Wash McAllister attended the funeral last Thursday of Charles Godwin. We were all sorry to hear of his death. Mrs. E.P. McAllister has returned after visiting Philadelphia. Church was closed last Sunday for lack of fuel, services being held at the home of Mrs. Griffin. George Ellis left on Monday to work at Baltimore. James Shindler was a week end visitor.

New Jersey Courier 17 Jan 1901: Rev. David L. Schwartz, rector of All Saint's Memorial Church, Lakewood, died suddenly of apoplexy on Monday afternoon while playing a game of golf on the links of the golf club of Lakewood. He had been in his usual good health and had officiated in the church services the day before and had played golf in the morning of the day he died. Mr. Schwartz was sixty three years of age and had been rector of All Saint's Memorial Church since 1893, coming from Albany here. In May 1899 he went abroad and only returned last September. He was planning for an early convocation of clergy and invitations had already been issued for it. His death has caused a gloom to settle over all the community. He had a host of friends among all classes of people. He was a very charitable man and always had a pleasant word for every one he met. He was quite wealthy, owning considerable property in Lakewood. He leaves a widow and three children--D.L.Schwartz, jr., Cornelia ...

New Jersey Courier 17 Jan 1901 Extra services each evening will be held in the Methodist church this week. Although several evenings were unfavorable last week, interest is growing and the church at large is being benefited. Cottage prayer meetings are held every afternoon at 3 p.m. The new bell, the gift of Postmaster W.S. PARKER, was placed in the new belfry last week, and on Sunday last its tones resounded through our village announcing divine worship. Misses Mamie ENO and Sarah YARNALL left us on Tuesday to spend the balance of the winter among friends and relatives. Mrs. Annie BROWN, of Toms River, spend Sunday here among her many relatives and friends. W.O. COLLINS is fitting out his handsome launch, the Undine, with new and improved machinery, preparatory to exhibiting it at the Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo next spring and summer. Theodore DAYTON and family have returned to their home in New Haven, Conn. after a three week's visit with Mrs. Dayton's parents, ...

New Jersey Courier 17 Jan 1901: ST PETER'S CHURCH AT PT PLEASANT BURNED Point Pleasant, Tuesday --St. Peter's Catholic Church and rectory were destroyed by fire on Monday afternoon last, at about five o'clock. The fire started in the rectory, but it's cause was unknown. The pastor is Rev. Daniel Lutz, a professor in the Catholic college of St. Francis at Trenton. As usual he held the services there on Sunday and also held early mass at 7:45 a.m. on Monday morning, returning to Trenton on the 8:45 train. After that hour it is not known that any one was in the building. When the fire was discovered its distance from the engine house precluded all possibility of saving the buildings with the chemical engine. The church was a large one, seating 400 people, and had recently been rebuilt, with new stained glass memorial windows, new seats, etc. The loss is placed at $12,000 to $13,000 and it was insured for $10,000. It contained much fine statuary and altar furnishings. I...

from the New Egypt Press 16 Jan 1914 Mr. James Halpin died at his home in Trenton on Thursday the 15th inst. after a brief illness of pneumonia. The deceased was 44 years of age and was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Halpin, who live near Hornerstown. He was a brother to George Halpin of this place. He leaves a widow and three children.

took these photos in 2009, I believe this was part of an Eagle Scout's project.

from the New Jersey Mirror 12 Jan 1843 In Pottsville Borough, on Thursday last, January 5, 1843, "Old" Venus Coggins, a black woman, aged one hundred and three years. Venus retained her faculties both mental and physical, to a most extraordinary degree, and was able to walk about town until within four or five days of her death.

New Jersey Courier 12 Jan 1921 Supreme Court Justice Katzenbach has set February 14 as the day for sentence of Frank James, convicted of the murder of David S. Paul, bank messenger, and refused an application of counsel for Raymond W. Schuck for a special panel of talesmen for his trial, set for February 7. The justice granted the application of Lawyers John and William Harris for a writ of error in the James case. The writ will be argued before the Court of Errors on March 1 and will act as a stay in carrying out the sentence of electrocution of James, whose counsel will not press the application for a new trial made on the day of his conviction.

New Jersey Courier 11 Jan 1918 Lakewood last week had to struggle with frozen water pipes, a coal famine and the embargo on freight and express. And all at a time when it was filled up with New Years visitors to its fullets capacity. Wilfred H. Jayne has resigned as solicitor of Lakewood township, owing to an increase in rates being granted the Lakewood Water Company while he represented the township before the Public Utilities Board, followed by criticism of his handling of the matter before that board, made by members of the township committee. Mr. Jayne takes two columns of the Lakewood Citizen to give his side of the situation.

New Jersey Courier 11 Jan 1918 A thunderstorm with plenty of lightning and rain on Monday last, an unusual occurrence this time of year. Dangerous walking also on Monday. Autos over the county pike went skidding along. I note that a number of public schools have been closed on account of the scarcity of coal, but do not note of any breweries being closed on account of no coal. Which is the most important, our schools or the breweries?

New Jersey Courier 8 Jan 1887 Emma J. Ford of Lower Bank married Samuel C. Truex of Manahawkin, at Lower Bank, on June 3rd, 1887.

from the Record 6 Jan 1985: Arthur A. Erickson, Sr. 68, of Whiting died Tuesday. Before retiring, he was a consultant with the Maxon Group Health Insurance Company of Rye, N.Y. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He also was charter president of the New York Health Insurance Association and a member of the National Council of Senior Citizens and the American Association of Retired Persons. Surviving are two sons, Arthur Jr. of Wayne and Larry of Long Branch; a sister, Edythe Johnson of Whiting. His wife, Madeline Monahan Erickson, died in 1979. A memorial mass will be tomorrow at 9 a.m. in the Star of the Sea Chapel of Long Branch.

New Jersey Courier 6 Jan 1869 Asa S. Weeks of Green Bank married Dorothy A. Prickitt of Medford.

from the Lakewood Citizen 5 Jan 1934 Fred M Estelle, a life long resident of this section, died at his home on the County Line Road last Saturday, following a short illness. Mr Estelle was in his sixty fourth year, and besides his widow is survived by his father, John M Estelle, Southard; one son, Carl, and a daughter, Mrs Stella Armstrong. Two brothers, Consworth of Lakewood and Joel of Southard and two sisters, Mrs Charles VanPelt and Mrs Jessie Matthews of Lakewood, also survive. Mr Estelle was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church and of the Junior Order, United American Mechanics and Patriotic Order Sons of America. Funeral service was held on Wednesday from the late home and from the Methodist Church with the Rev John W Griffith, pastor of the church officiating. Burial was made in Woodlawn Cemetery

From the Lakewood Citizen, 5 Jan 1934 Samuel Bailey, one of the best known insurance men in Ocean County, died suddenly at his home, 78 Water Street, Toms River, early yesterday morning, presumably from a heart attack. He had only been ill a few days. Last week he complained of illness, but continued about his business until Tuesday of this week when he remained at home. His condition was not thought to be serious and his death came as a distinct shock to his family and his many friends. Mr Bailey is survived by his wife and two brothers, Philip and Mark Bailey, both of Toms River. He was a cousin to Mrs Maud W Hagaman of Lakewood

from the Lakewood Citizen 5 Jan 1934: George H Clayton, a life long resident of the county line section of Lakewood and for the past fourteen years a resident of Apple Street, died at his home last Saturday in his seventy seventh year. Mr Clayton was born across the county line in Howell Township, and was the son of Joel and Jane Clayton. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs Robert Madge of Adelphia, and three sons, Frank of Lakewood, who resided with his father; Leon of Asbury Park and Percy of West Point Pleasant. One sister, Mrs Fred M Curtis of Southard also survives. Funeral service was held on Tuesday afternoon at the Soutahrd Methodist Episcopal Church with the Rev Robert Blackman officiating. Burial was made in the Southard Cemetery

From the Lakewood Citizen 3 Jan 1936 Asher Q Matthews, seventy eight, died last Friday at the home of his daughter, Mrs Frank Gilbert, near New Egypt. Funeral service was held on Monday and burial made in Maplewood Cemetery, Freehold

From the Lakewood Citizen 3 Jan 1936 Winifred MacQueen, twenty one, of Beachwood, died at the Paul Kimball Hospital, on Sunday night. She had been a patient at the institution for about six months, suffering with a complication of ailments. Surviving are the parents and four brothers, all of Beachwood. Funeral service was held from the late home of New Year's Day, with the Rev Ira Hicks, pastor of the Toms River Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial was made in the Holmanville Cemetery

From the Lakewood Citizen 3 Jan 1936 Mrs Clara Jegge, fifty two, a resident of Whitesville for about fifteen years, died at the Beach Boros Hospital, Point Pleasant Beach, on Monday afternoon, following a brief illness. Surviving are her husband, Charles J Jegge; a daughter, Mrs Joseph Peterson; and a grandson, James Peterson, all of Whitesville; and a brother, John Hendricks of Cincinnati, O. Funeral service was held yesterday afternoon at the Church of St Mary of the Lake, with the Rev John F Baldwin, rector, officiating. Burial was made at Riverside Cemetery

From the Lakewood Citizen 3 Jan 1936 George Estelle, died at the home of his son, Elmer Estelle, at VanHiseville on Friday last. He was eighty years of age and is survived by four children all grown and several grandchildren. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove church congregation from which church he was buried on Tuesday last

From the Lakewood Citizen 3 Jan 1936 Morris Apisdorf, 56, of 218 Criston Avenue, died last Friday morning at Paul Kimball Hospital at 6:05 after being brought to the hospital the day before as a medical case under the care of Dr Emmanuel Sickles. There is only one survivor, a brother, Max Apisdor, New York

New Jersey Courier 3 Jan 1919 Miss Ella Mae Loveland of Asbury Park spent a few days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Loveland. Miss Gertrude Fleming spent her Christmas vacation from her duties as teacher in the Camden public school home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Flemming. Private Lewis Herbert of Weehawkin spent Christmas Day with his parents on Osborn Avenue. Misses Virginia and Maude Van Note spent Friday in Seaside Park. Miss Edna Brower spent the latter part of the week at her home on Main Avenue. Mrs. F. Clark returned to her home Sunday in Philadelphia, after spending a few days with her parents on Lake avenue. Thomas Timberman of Jamesburg visited Mr. and Mrs.J.F. Morton Friday. Mr. Golden of Roebling visited Miss Helen Stout over the week end. Frank Ferry and Lloyd Johnson are spending a short vacation down the bay gunning at Barnegat. Miss Florence Worth is ill at her home with the scarletina P. Herley and family have moved from the Beacon-...

New Jersey Courier 3 Jan 1919 Gordon Ridgeway and wife are home for the holidays Fred Stephenson and family spent last Wednesday with his mother and sister. Naomi Maloney of Long Branch is visiting Miss Elizabeth Reeves. Mrs. Kate Falkinburgh and son Alton having spent some time with her daughter, Mrs. W. Bailey, at Barnegat City, returned home Thursday. Anderson Pharo of Bayonne spent Sunday with his brother Job and wife. Augustus Tolbert, wife and son Martin; Harry W. Tolbert and wife, motored to Hanover farms on Friday. John Cox and wife were Friday visitors at Philadelphia. Senator D.G. Conrad was a Saturday visitor from Philadelphia. Prof. Brown and wife spent the holidays at her home in Pennsylvania. Roseby Crane and brother of New York spent a few days home with their mother last week. Those who attended the Tall Cedars last Thursday night at Tuckerton were: A.W. Kelly, R.G. Collins, L. Simmerman, Dr. H. Conover, J.C. Bennett, A.H. Tolbert, C.H. Brandt, L. Abramowitz,...

NEW JERSEY COURIER 3 Jan 1919 H. Jacobson of Philadelphia was here last Thursday. He brought a friend with him, who was looking to around to buy a property here. Mrs. Ed Hill and daughter Violet have gone to the city over New Years. The Evening Bulletin last week gave an account of Martin Chadwick, a summer resident here, being burned while playing Santa Claus in a school entertainment. It seems that another boy who was to play the part of a colored boy had lit a match to burn some cork to blacken his face, when Martin came too close to the match and his whiskers caught on fire, burning his face and hands. The doctor was called, but said he was not burnt very bad. Gee, but this is getting to be some lonely berg after dark. All you can hear is the dogs a barking. Reminds one of being away out on the prairies in the wild west. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Guyer have returned home after spending Christmas in Germantown. Jacob Vogler was a Toms River visitor Monday. Mrs. B.A. Shinn of Camden wa...

New Jersey Courier 2 Jan 1879: The iceman have been very busy the last week, harvesting the ice crop. The houses are all filled with superior ice and the owners can now bid defiance to 'ol Sol's rays.