Ocean County , NJ History

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.