Ocean County , NJ History

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from the New Jersey Courier, 25 Oct 1918 Mrs. Josephine Parker, wife of Smiley Parker, died at Parkertown on Sunday Oct 13. She was 39 years old and leaves a husband, son and daughter.

from the New Jersey Courier 25 Oct 1918 Edwin C. Parker, the sixteen months old son of Township Clerk and Mrs. Norris L. Parker of Parkertown, died October 11. Both parents and three other children have been very ill but are now recovering.

NEW JERSEY COURIER 15 MAR 1918 Mrs. William Horner, Jr. and son Edward have gone to lvier where Mr. Horner is in the Coast Guard station. Mrs. Atmore Holman is visiting friends and relations in Merchantville, Mt. Holly and Philadelphia. Clarence Price who is employed as Coast Guard at Avalon NJ is spending his liberty days here with his parents, Capt. and Mrs. A.M. Price. We are very sorry to hear that Leon paul Parker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Parker, of Camp McClellan, Ala., has just been through an operation and is confined to the hospital there. We hope to hear of his improvement at an early date. Our Red Cross members here are kept busy knitting and we are all trying to do our bit in a small way, but have been unable to attend the meetings on account of the weather conditions. Carlisle Gaskill of New Gretna is spending some time here with his daughter, Mrs. Grace Horner.

TUCKERTON BEACON 11 Mar 1920 Mrs. James A. Parker and children, Garrett and Gladys have returned after spending the winter at Bradley Beach, where her husband is employed in the C.G.S. F.S. Parker recently spent a week in Camden at the home of his son, Vere. Miss Estella Cummings, of Camden, spent the week end as the guest of Miss Grace Parker. Mrs. Ayer Parker and daughter, Mrs. Wm. Thomas spent a day in Tuckerton last week as the guest of Mrs. Darnell Parker. Adam Price, who is employed in Camden, was a Sunday visitor at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mason Price. Chas. A. Mathis spent the week end with his family here. Solomon Holman, who is employed in Philadelphia, was a week end guest of Miss Helen Parker. Pupils of our school neither absent nor tardy: Marjorie Brown Erma Parker Mary Parker Hilliard Brown Jos.Cummings LeRoy Cummings Chester Holman Lawrence Parker Since the organization of the War Saving's Society in October, the pupils have saved $54.0...

TUCKERTON BEACON 4 Mar 1920 Timothy Parker, of Atlantic City, was a recent visitor at the home of Susanna Parker. Lester Mott and Fred Cummings, of Brigantine C.G.S., recently spent their liberty days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Cummings. Mrs. Newall Seaman, of Tuckerton, was in town Monday calling on relatives. John Cranmer and son, Melford, have returned after visiting relatives in Trenton, Collingswood, Fieldsboro, and White Hills. Mason Price, Edw. Cranmer, and John Cranmer were over Sunday visitors at Cedar Run.

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 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 ...

NEW JERSEY COURIER 14 NOV 1930 Judge Gallagher signed orders of adoption of two small children Wednesday, Nov 12. Capt. and Mrs. William Thomas of Parkertown adopted as their own child Harry Brown, a lad of five years, who takes the name of William Harry Thomas. Capt. Thomas, a party boat man, big and sturdy, and his fine looking young wife seemed delighted and so did the bright eyed little lad.

NEW JERSEY COURIER 7 JUN 1918 Miss Viola Horner and Evelyn Cummings of Waretown spent a few days here at the home of the latter's father, Ralph Cummings. Mrs. Mary Milligan of Atlantic City is the guest of Mrs. Frank Wilson. Mrs. Henry Parker entertained over Sunday their son Chester and grandson Edward Parker, also the misses Bessie and Annie McCarroll, all of Camden. Mrs. Saul D. Parker and son Lawrence are spending some time in Camden with relatives and friends. Miss Deloura Parker of Three Tuns, PA is spending some time here among friends. Miss Pearl Nareski of Camden was an over Sunday visitor at the home of Miss Amy Brown. Postmaster Norwood Parker recently attended the Federal School Board meeting at Trenton. Harold Parker and Alton Mathis successfully passed the Eighth grade examination and will enter High School next year. We are sorry to learn that James Alfred Parker one of our coast guards is in the Asbury Park hospital and is obliged to undergo an operation.

TUCKERTON BEACON 18 Mar 1920 Miss Ruth Parker spent several days last week as the guest of Mrs. George Parker at Beach Haven Terrace. Mr. and Mrs. H. Lamson, of Bordentown, recently spent several days at the home of the former's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Parker. Norwood Parker was a Monday visitor at Toms River. Mr. and Mrs. James Ayer Parker and son, Melvin, have returned to their home after spending the winter in Trenton at the home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.L. Shourds. Jas. A. Parker, of the C.G.s. at Deal Beach, spent several days with his family here recently. Mrs. Micajah Holman is seriously ill at the home of her son, Atmore. Ayer Parker, Harvey Parker and Silas Cummings, who are employed at Beach Haven, spent the week end at their homes here. Russel Parker , of C.g.s., Avon-By-The-Sea, spent Monday and Tuesday with his parents, Postmaster and Mrs. Norwood Parker. Mr. and Mrs. Atmore Holman were recent Philadelphia visitors. Mrs. Kirkbrid...

NEW JERSEY COURIER 15 MAR 1918 Henry Parker and family spent the week end at the home of his brothers, William and Charles Parker at Beach Haven. Mr. and Mrs. William Reeves and son Elbert of Barnegat were recent visitors at the home of the latter's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Parker. Wm. Cramer and wife, Mrs. Cheeseman and William D. Wright, spent Sunday at New Gretna. The Ladies Aid met at the home of Mrs. Norwood Parker Wednesday evening this week. Harvey Parker is working at Elwood on the new munition plant.

NEW JERSERY COURIER 16 OCT 1916 William Reeves and wife and son Elbert have returned to their home here after spending the summer at Barnegat where Mr. Reeves has been employed. Miss Julia Price returned to her home in Atlantic City after spending several days here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mason Price. She also visited Seaside Park as the guest of Albert Mathis. Merrett Price and Wm. Fithian spent several days in Trenton as representatives to state council O.U.A.M. and also attended the Trenton fair. Mrs. Jas. A. Parker and children spent the week end at Manahawkin. Miss Helen Parker was a recent guest of Mrs. G. Grover of Atlantic City. Mrs. Chas. A. Mathis is entertaining Mrs. Chas. Shannon and Mrs. Edna Mayhew and daughter Alice of Atlantic City. Wm. E. Horner, Jr. and wife spent Wednesday of last week at Atlantic City.