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.

Trenton Evening Times, 17 Feb 1909 FORMER SURROGATE DEAD MOUNT HOLLY, Feb 17 - William K. Armstrong, 93 (or 98 ?) years old, former surrogate of this county and a Justice of the Peace for many years, died Monday evening at his home in Lambaton, of pneumonia.

New Jersey Mirror 16 Feb 1921 Frank J. James who some time ago was convicted of Paul's murder, was brought before the court in Camden and informed that he would be sentenced on February 25, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. He was to have been sentenced Monday, but owing to the Shuck trial being delayed the date was advanced.

New Jersey Courier 15 Feb 1918 Miss Bernice Burk of Leesville is spending sometime with her sister, Mrs. Howard Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor are rejoicing over the arrival of a little son on Sunday last. George Rose is driving one of the auto trucks for the Ocean Lumber Company. The company is very busy now burning charcoal and carting it to New York by auto. David H. Thompson of Englishtown spent a part of the past week with his mother, Mrs. P.A. Thompson. George B. Camp and wife and Mrs. J.R. Hendrickson spent Thursday in Freehold. Isaac Dolbow sold one of his horses to his son Horace the past week. C.L. Davis and B.F. Murphy were Holmsen visitors on Thursday. D.C. Anderson visited his nephew, Ernest Preston, at Leesville, on Friday last. Elmer Cook is helping his uncle, Walter Thompson, in his barber shop at Freehold. Jess Cowdrick was the Monday guest of Jonathan Strickland and wife.

New Jersey Courier 15 Feb 1918 Miss Marian Hilliard has returned home from spending a few days in Forked River. David Hilliard has been spending a few days with his parents. Charles Estlow is able to come to school after having the whooping cough. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Keisling spent Saturday in Phildadelphia. The latter is ill at this writing

From the New Jersey Courier 15 Feb 1918

from the New Jersey Courier 15 Feb 1918 After spending a few days here with friends, Mrs. Brunze and Mrs. mansfield of Coytsville have returned home. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. John L. Patterson on Friday of last week. Mrs. M.L. Havens and family of Point Pleasant are spending some time here with relatives. J.A. Dorsett and C.D. Morris of Pt. Pleasant were recent callers. Mr. and Mrs. Axel Carlson called on friends at Mantaloking on Sunday last. Walter Truex who is employed with the railroad company at Trenton was an over Sunday visitor here with his family. Mrs. Wesley Reed of West Mantaloking was a Monday visitor here with her parents.

Philadelphia Inquirer 13 Feb 1985 A 46-year-old Tuckerton man was undergoing surgery last night for injuries suffered in a gunfight with two police officers, who shot the man after he opened fire on them, authorities said. Police said the man had said he was going to kill the officers. Leslie D. Conover, of the Bayview Trailer Park, was hospitalized at the Burlington County Memorial Hospital in Mount Holly for gunshot wounds of the right arm, left arm and chest, said Trooper Thomas Braddock of the state police barracks in Tuckerton , Ocean County. Braddock said the borough police department received a call about 3 p.m. yesterday, reporting that Conover was "tearing up" his house trailer. Officer Jim Crowell and state police Trooper D. Furlong approached Conover's trailer, and Conover yelled that he was going to shoot the officers, said Braddock. "He stated that he was going to kill both officers," Braddock said. Conover began firing his rifle at the two, who re...

New Jersey Mirror 13 Feb 1862 Perry Simmons, the colored man, whose attempted arrest as a fugitive slave, on two occasions, created considerable excitement in our neighborhood, died in Timbuctoo, a week or two ago. Perry had not been well since the last attempt to capture him, in consequence of taking a severe cold on that freezing night. It will be recollected that he was forced to fly suddenly from his bedroom to the garret, where he was obliged to remain till morning, suffering severely from the cold. Perry is at last beyond the reach of his Southern master.

from the New Egypt Press 11 Feb 1910 Elizabeth A. Buzby, late of Crosswicks, died there January 7, 1910. By her will she appoints her daughter Margaret W. LEWIS executor thereof and gives all her estate to her granddaughter, Lydia B. KULP. Inventory filed shows personal property of $203.

from the New Egypt Press 11 Feb 1910 Mary L. Bowne, late of Columbus, died there January 6th. By her will she appoints Joseph F. TAYLOR, William S. Bowne and John E. AARONSON, executors thereof. She orders that $50 be expended for a suitable tombstone. To Thomas B. Aaronson, $1300; to John E. Aaronson $1068, to Elnathan Aaronson, $1000; to William S. Bowne $1500; to Emily A. Bowne, $1500; to Charles A. Bowne, $500; to Rebecca A. Aaronson, interest to $1000 during her life, and at her death principal to go to her heirs at law, to Mildred Aaronson, entire contents of her bed room; to Ellen Aaronson, the entire contents of her room on first floor. All the residue of her household goods she gives to Mary Anna Taylor. To Emily L. ROCKHILL, all her wearing apparel and $1000; to Emily A. Bowne, Emily L. Rockhill and Mabel A. BULLOCK all the residue of her estate. Inventory filed shows personal property of $13,177.51.

New Jersey Courier 8 Feb 1924 Mrs. Hastings and daughter, Martha, have returned home after a few months visit in Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. William Ludlow spent the week end with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Tess. Mr. and Mrs. Whitney Marshall, of Beach Haven, were recent visitors in town. Miss Leona Lamson has returned home after spending a week with her friend, Mrs. Whitney Marshall, of Amber Street, Beach Haven. Mr. and Mrs. Whitney Marshall, Marwin Sprague and Benjamin Crane, spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ford. Harold Tess spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Tess. Mr. and Mrs. P.H. Cranmer have returned home after spending the winter months at the Bonnett Clubhouse. Mrs. Gus Cranmer of Cedar Run is now on the sick list but we hope for h er speedy recovery. Mrs. A.K. Yeager has returned home after spending three months with his father in Moscow, PA. We see that Mr. John Bennett is sporting around in a new Chevrolet Sedan. Some class. Mr...

New Jersey Mirror 7 Feb 1906 A shocking suicide occurred at Keeler's Corner, near Pemberton, about seven o'clock Friday morning, when Mrs. Ellis Bird ended her life with her husband's double-barrelled shotgun. Melancholy and seemingly a nervous wreck, Mrs. Bird had been in a bad way mentally for a long time and recently she stated that she did not care to live longer. Early on Friday morning after her husband had left home for the farm on which he is employed the woman secured the shotgun and locked herself in a room away from their three young children. Loading the weapon, Mrs. Bird placed the stock on the floor, leaned with her head against the muzzle and pushed the trigger with a candy cane that had been given to one of the children. Death must have been instantaneous, as a greater part of the top of the unfortunate woman's head was blown off by the large shot contained in the shell. Flesh and blood were scattered about the room and it was a sickening sight to those...

Allentown Messenger 7 Feb 1907: Mrs. Annie Dennis, Mrs. Mary Rogers and daughter, and Mame Reed were entertained at dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Frank Ridgway on Friday at which time Mr. Ridgway filled his ice house. There were about 20 other guests present. On Saturday evening at half past six o'clock, a birthday party was given in honor of Miss Onieda Reed's 14th birthday by a number of her young friends. It was a complete surprise to her. The invited guests met at the home of Miss Edna Ridgway, from which place they proceeded to Miss Reed's home about seven o"clock. The young people enjoyed themselves playing games until about nine o'clock when refreshments were served. Those who took partook in the refreshments were Mrs. Ida Reed, Mr. and Mrs. W. Augustus Ridgway,Mrs. Josephine Shaw and daughter Catherine, Mrs. Frank Ridgway, Mrs. Walter Curtis, Miss Ethel Fort, Miss Edna Ridgway,Miss Clara Cordery, Miss Lizzie Curtis, Miss Lillian Steward, Miss Viva S...

New Jersey Courier 7 Feb 1872: An interesting and lively game of baseball was played at Bass River on Saturday, 13th ult., between the Buck Tails of Bass River, and the Liberties of Bass River Neck, the former proving champions by a score of 23 to 15. The Buck Tails are now champions along the shore.

Allentown Messenger 7 Feb 1907: Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Stelle moved in part of the house occupied by his father,Peter W. Stelle, last Wednesday, the 30th. Mrs. Amanda K. Peppler, of Hightstown, sister of Mrs. Joseph Pearce is seriously ill.

New Jersey Mirror 6 Feb 1921 Faces Jury With a Smile: Mystery Woman Appears; Kept From Reporters-State's Surprises. Twice postponed, the trial of Raymond W. Shuck, of Camden, for the murder of David S. Paul, the bank messenger whose body was found in a shallow grave in the pines of this county last fall, was commenced in the Camden county court on Monday. Supreme Court Justice Katzenbach and County Judge Kates wer on the bench. There was the same large crowd present at the sessions on the opening day as attended the trial of Frank J. James, who earlier was convicted of murder in the first degree for his part in the dastardly murder and is now awaiting sentence.Shuck, dapper and apparently confident of escaping the electric chair, sat beside his counsel, J. Russell Carrow, while the jury was being selected and appeared to take a keen interest in the selection of the talesmen. Frequently he leaned over to confer with his lawyer as though to offer suggestions as to the acceptabil...

New Jersey Mirror Feb 6, 1935 died -ATKINSON - January 29, in Whitesbog, Howard E. Atkinson, aged 70. Howard E. Atkinson - Funeral services for Howard E. Atkinson, 70, of Whitesbog, were held at his late residence, at noon on Saturday, followed by services at the Pointville M. E. Church at 1 P. M., with interment in the Pointville cemetery. He died of a heart attack, Tuesday night. Mr. Atkinson was born in Burlington and lived in Whitesbog for many years. He was postmaster there for the past seven years. Deceased was a member of Pemberton Masonic Lodge, No. 199. Masonic rites were held at his late residence on Friday night. He is survived by two sons, Charles and Henry.

New Jersey Courier 6 Feb 1879: The bay is still frozen over here and has been since the last of December, a very long period. Our people daily walk across it in going to and coming from the beach.

New Jersey Courier 6 Feb 1879: Our village, in common with so many other localities has had so large a number of its inhabitants sick with cold and influenza as to almost warrant us in calling the disease an epidemic.

TUCKERTON BEACON 5 Feb 1920: Miss Margaret JOHNSON was home over Sunday from Barnegat to spend the time with her parents. Mrs. Lydia MALSBURY is visiting friends in Barnegat. The body of Milton CARR, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter CARR, was brought here on Monday last for burial. He died in the Trenton Hospital with pneumonia. Milton was 16 years of age. He will be greatly missed by his young associates as well as the family. Mrs. Alice SPRAGUE spent Monday in Barnegat. Nathan M. LETTS, wife and son were Monday visitors in Barnegat. Claude CRANMER, son of Mrs. Rachel CRANMER, was brought here for burial last week. Pneumonia was the cause of his death. He was buried from the home of his uncle, C.H. CRANMERr. The body was brought here from Boston. He was 28 years of age. Mrs. Rachel CRANMER and children spent the week end and Sunday with the former's brother, C.H. CRANMER. C.H. CRANMER was a Philadelphia visitor on Monday. Mrs. Winters, who has been spending the winter at Manaha...

New Jersey Mirror 3 Feb 1848 (advertisement) Agents for Brandreth's Vegetable Universal Pills in Burlington county are: Peter V. Coppuck--Mount Holly; John Borton, Jr.--Rancocas; W. and N. H. Buzby--Moorestown; Charles Collins, Jr.--Medford; Bryan & Haines--Vincentown; B. Antrim--Pemberton; E. B. Thomas--Lumberton; Joseph L. Lamb--Juliustown; Benjamin Kemble--Jobestown; Charles A. Corey--Wrightstown; T. H. Emley--Cookstown; Daniel L. Platt--Jacobstown; Frazer & Johnson--Georgetown; William S. Peirce-- Recklesstown; L. C. Hartman--Crosswicks; J. L. McKnight--Bordentown; William McCarty--McCartyville; Isaiah Adams--Bass River P.O.; T. Pharo & Son-- Tuckerton; Richard Jones-- Hanover Furnace.

from the Trenton Evening Times, 2 Feb 1906 MRS. CHAPMAN IS BURIED Special to the Times. BORDENTOWN, Feb. 2. - The funeral of Eliza Chapman took place from the residence of her daughter, Margaret Shinn, Second Street, Wednesday afternoon. Services were conducted by the Rev. C.T. Knight, pastor of the First M.E. Church. The pallbearers were six sons-in-law: Philip French, Alonzo Low, Charles Williams, Frank Johnson, Joseph Chapman and Edward Carter. Interment was in the Methodist Cemetery at Crosswicks, under direction of F.B. Keeler.

New Jersery Mirror 2 Feb 1921 The body of Edwin A. Bachman, of Burlington, an inmate of the County Insane Asylum at New Lisbon, who escaped from that institution early in November, was found in Rancocas creek a little above Pemberton on Sunday evening. Bachman, who was 35 years of age and single, was a braid manufacturer in the river-front city. After attempting to commit suicide by cutting his throat with a razor last fall when suffering from a nervous breakdown, he was taken to the county asylum where it was hoped he would recover his mental balance. He succeeded in escaping the vigilance of those having charge over him, however, and nothing more was heard of the unfortunate man until his body was discovered in the creek. The supposition is that Bachman made his way to the creek and drowned himself immediately after his escape and that his body drifted down to the point where it was found on Sunday evening.