Manahawkin, 1878
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News From Bayville 1878
New Jersey Courier 12 Dec 1878 The large residence of Mr. Cornelius Lawrence caught fire on Saturday evening last, about six o'clock, from a defective flue. Mr. Lawrence was returning from Toms River and on nearing the house discovered the fire on the roof. He quickly gave the alarm and this was the first intimation the inmates received of their danger. The neighbors saw the work of destruction going on and at once repaired to the burning building and saved all of the furniture, and in fact everything but part of Mr. Lawrence's wardrobe and that of his housekeeper, Mrs. Josephine Troy, who also lost some jewelry and $20 cash. The lost articles were in the attic. Hundreds of buckets of water were thrown upon the wagon house and corn crib which were thusly saved. I was informed by Mr. Lawrence that the building was insured for $1200 and that $2500 would be required to replace it.
Errickson-Elliott wedding, 1878
from the New Jersey Courier 19 Dec 1878 At Cassville, Dec 11th, by Rev. Eli Gifford, Fuller B. Errickson of Plumsted, Ocean County, and Mrs. Mary Elliott of Philadelphia.
Camburn-Sprague wedding, 1878
from New Jersey Courier, 21 Nov 1878 CAMBURN-SPRAGUE At the M.E. Parsonage, Waretown, Nov 10th, by Rev. Boggs, Gideon A. Camburn and Martha Sprague of Waretown.
Highway robbery, 1878
from the New Jersey Courier 7 Nov 1878 A dispatch to the New York Herald says that two men in a light wagon drove up to the Halfway House, a hotel situated about eight miles southwest of Asbury Park on Monday last, and inquired the way to the Shark River Southern Railroad. They were told the route and drove on. In a little while, the horse came running back, dragging the wagon which was upset. Several men started in search of the strangers, fearing they were injured. About a half mile from the hotel they found one of them lying in the edge of the woods in an unconscious condition and with a dangerous stab wound in the right side of his neck, near the shoulder. It was later ascertained that his name was COOK and that he belonged in Long Branch. There being no physicians in the neighborhood, he was conveyed to Long Branch while still insensible. His companion had disappeared and foul play is suspected. It was noticed that a gun which had been seen in the possession of the missing man...
Rebecca Van Note abandons her husband, 1878
from New Jersey Courier 17 Oct 1878 Whereas, my wife, Rebecca Van Note, having left my bed and board without just cause or provocation, I hereby notice that I will not be responsible after this date for any debt she may contract.
Delinquent Taxes, 1878
Originally appeared in the New Jersey Mirror in September 1878. List dated Aug. 14, 1878 William Bisbing, collector Surname Given Name Amount Owed Absalom E.C. 1.00 Absalom James 1.00 Aregood John 1.00 Baker Edward 1.00 Bozarth George 1.00 Baily Harry 4.45 Barry John 1.00 Bennett Mark 1.00 Borden Job W. 1.50 Borden Mason 1.00 Bowne William 15.00 Brinton Charles 1.00 Brown Frank 7.19 Bunting Cornelius 1.50 Cammon James 1.50 Campbell Charles 1.50 Campbell Joseph 1.00 Casey John 1.50 Chambers George 1.00 Cheston Robert 69.69 Clark Adam 3.01 Cloran Henry 1.50 Closby Patrick 5.75 Clyde Matthew 1.00 Collins Michael 1.00 Conghlin S.B. 7.53 Conklin George 1.00 Conner Richard 1.50 Cox Jason .50 ...
