Ocean County , NJ History

NEW JERSEY COURIER 30 JUN 1960 34 OUT OF TOWN TEENAGERS NABBED AS TWP. POLICE BREAK IN ON BEER, NECKING PART HELD IN GRAVEL PIT More Than 125 Cans of Beer Found at Site TOMS RIVER--Dover Twp. police, assisted by an Island Heights officer, swooped down on 34 out-of-town teenagers Tuesday night, broke up a necking party and confiscated more than 125 cans of beer. Capt. Richard Clement of Dover Twp. police, who led the raid, said the minors were nabbed in a gravel pit on Vaughn Avenue on the north side of Rt 37 back in the woods. The boys and girls were brought to the police headquarters where all were released in the custody of parents. Parents were notified after the raid had been concluded and the 34 youngsters questioned. Names were not released because of the ages of the boys and girls. Those questioned along with their parents face a hearing in Township Hall July 6. Major Vincent A. Grasso and Police Committeeman John J. Dalton were at headquarters when the throng was brough

New Jersey Mirror 30 Jun 1864 A colored man John Henry, living in the Township of Evesham, committed a murderous assault upon a German woman named Elizabeth Baker, on Wednesday last, by shooting her with a double-barreled shot-gun and afterwards beating and stamping upon her. It appears that an unfriendly feeling had long existed between the parties, who were near neighbors: the woman who is represented to be of a very contentious, quarrelsome disposition, having for a long time, resorted to various petty devices to annoy and irritate the negro. On Wednesday, the latter was on his way to a neighbor's house, having in his hand a double-barreled gun, for the purpose, as he alleges, of defending himself from a vicious dog--when he encountered the woman on the road. An altercation took place between them, when Henry turned and shot the woman in the back, inflicting a dangerous wound, and then stamped upon the body. One of the woman's arms was broken and she lies in critical condit

Allentown Messenger 30 Jun 1910: Mrs. George W. Tilton was a caller at H .H.Hendrickson's on Sunday. Mrs. Susan Taylor, of Doylestown, Pa. is visiting at the home of her brother-in-law, Benjamin Taylor.

29 Jun 1870 -New Jersey Courier: Captain Thomas French, of this place, is putting up a mammoth barn, and has put in a cranberry bog of about six acres, which is looking finely. He is also preparing ground for another bog. Mr. Joseph B. Cranmer is turfing and preparing for a cranberry bog on the river front of his farm.

the following bit of history is taken from an article written by Edwin Salter for the New Jersey Courier on June 28, 1882. The old Bergen Iron Works was originally built about 1814 by Jesse Richards, and it is said Wm. Irvin was a partner. It was then called the Washington Furnace. It was subsequently rebuilt by Joseph W. Brick, and named Bergen Iron Works. The ore found in the vicinity made a very brittle iron and gave Washington a poor reputation. hence the change in the name, Bergen county being celebrated for its good iron.

New Jersey Mirror 28 Jun 1866 John M. Lippincott committed suicide at Evesboro, on Saturday night, by hanging himself in an apple orchard, nearly opposite the hotel. He served his apprenticeship in the Mirror Office, and during that time and for some years after, he was a temperate and industrious young man. But later in life he indulged too freely in liquor, and finally became very intemperate. His sad end, considering the life he has led for sometime, is not surprising. He was about 50 years of age. This case should be a warning to those young men whose course is now fast tending to the drunkard's death.

from the Trenton Evening Times 28 Jun 1913 DIES AFTER FALL FROM RACING CART Special to the Times - MOUNT HOLLY, June 28 - From injuries received when he fell from a racing sulky near his home, Tuesday night, George Brown, of Crosswicks, died yesterday. He was found in an unconscious condition in the road on Wednesday morning and did not regain consciousness. On Tuesday night he went out to exercise his horse, and it is believed that he was thrown from the cart, landing on the base of his brain and paralyzing his entire body. At first, foul play was suspected, but upon investigation County Detective Parker and Deputy Sheriff Fleetwood could find nothing to substantiate this theory. He is survived by a wife and several children.

from the Trenton Evening Times 28 Jun 1913 EIGHT YEAR OLD GIRL IS DROWNED MOUNT HOLLY , June 28 - Margaret, the eight year old daughter of Aaron J. Bozarth, of Monroe Street, was drowned yesterday afternoon in Rancocas Creek, within a short distance of her home. She was playing along the creek with a boy and slipped overboard while near the edge of the embankment. The boy ran and told the child's mother of the accident, but by the time the mother and others arrived on the scene it was too late for them to do any good. Under the leadership of the child's father, grapplers worked for about two hours and recovered the body within a hundred yards of the playground.

from the Trenton Evening Times 28 Jun 1913 DIES AFTER FALL FROM RACING CART Special to the Times - MOUNT HOLLY, June 28 - From injuries received when he fell from a racing sulky near his home, Tuesday night, George Brown, of Crosswicks, died yesterday. He was found in an unconscious condition in the road on Wednesday morning and did not regain consciousness. On Tuesday night he went out to exercise his horse, and it is believed that he was thrown from the cart, landing on the base of his brain and paralyzing his entire body. At first, foul play was suspected, but upon investigation County Detective Parker and Deputy Sheriff Fleetwood could find nothing to substantiate this theory. He is survived by a wife and several children.

from the Trenton Evening Times 28 Jun 1913 EIGHT YEAR OLD GIRL IS DROWNED MOUNT HOLLY , June 28 - Margaret, the eight year old daughter of Aaron J. Bozarth, of Monroe Street, was drowned yesterday afternoon in Rancocas Creek, within a short distance of her home. She was playing along the creek with a boy and slipped overboard while near the edge of the embankment. The boy ran and told the child's mother of the accident, but by the time the mother and others arrived on the scene it was too late for them to do any good. Under the leadership of the child's father, grapplers worked for about two hours and recovered the body within a hundred yards of the playground.

From the New Jerey Courier 26 Jun 1879: The first lot of new potatoes was brought to market here [ Toms River ] by Stephen Grant of Bayville

New Jersey Courier 26 Jun 1879 The first lot of new potatoes was brought to market here [ Toms River ] by Stephen Grant of Bayville

New Jersey Courier 26 Jun 1879: We regret to learn that the venerable Dr. F.L. Shinn of Mancheseter, who is now in his 88th year, has recently shown signs of mental aberration. On Friday afternoon of last week he wandered away from his home and when the fact became known a large party formed in the search for him, which was continued all through Friday night until nearly ten o'clock on Saturday night, when, through the barking of a little dog which had accompanied him in his wanderings, he was found in the woods near Sutts Mill, about four miles NW from Manchester. In his wanderings he head lost his coat and shoes and his feet were lacerated and what clothing he had was in tatters. He will probably be placed in the asylum for the insane in Trenton. Dr. Shinn practieced medicine in this town more than 40 years ago, and was highly respected by our citizens

from the New Jersey courier 24 Jun 1875 Captain Samuel Crowley and William Sooy of Washington Township have a law suit on hand before Squire Brome, growing out of a disputed cedar swamp. The township committee of Washington Township have determined to investigate these charges of malfeasance against Captain Samuel Crowley. They have appointed Charles Brome, Joel VanSant,jr., and H.H. Miller, a committee to examine his work. Said committe will proceed to business next Friday June 55th [obviously a typo]

From the Ocean Emblem, 23 Jun 1853: "A pair of tenantless boots were picked up on Lien Street yesterday"

From the Ocean Emblem, 23 Jun 1853: On Monday last the thermometer reached ninety degrees

New Jersey Courier, 19 Jun 1914: Charles Acker of Ossining, NY is visiting his brother, Fred Acker. Richard Forcanser of New York City was home over the week end. Si Newman has moved in his new house on Clifton Avenue. Mrs. Joseph D. Applegate entertained the C.T.W. Society on Monday evening. The following officers were elected: President, Fred Acker Vice President, Harry Forcanser Committee, Bertha W. Acker, Lottie Applegate, Lydia P. Brahn Job Hand, wife and children of Toms River, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Noah Hand. Miss Margaret McGrevy is making improvements to her cottage on Bachelor Street. John Roberts is having his house repainted. Henry Forcanser is rebuilding the Hillcrest cottage. T.J. Wilber is doing the work. Curtis Newman of Bayville visited his grandparents, Charles P. Newman, and wife recently. C.W. Tilton visited relatives in Lakewood Sunday.

From the New Jersey Mirror 19 Jun 1907 The trial of Caleb Rogers, Theodore Wells and Walter Simons, for the killing of David Beebe, at Chairville, on April 17, has been set down for September 11, that date having been agreed upon after Judge Horner had consulted the lawyers interested in the case. This trial was originally set down for to-day, but the important engagements of Eckard P. Budd, one of the counsel, resulted in a change being made.

John Abbott, sr. is mentioned in the diary of Pleasant Mills resident Isa Leek; as she lived in Pleasant Mills there is a good chance that Mr. Abbott lived either in or near Pleasant Mills as well, although we can not be 100% certain just yet. He is mentioned in the diary as having died in September of 1907. It's not known if he is related to another family from the Mullica region, that of John L. Abbott of Nesco. John lived from 1875-1946, and he was married around 1900 to Henrietta Taylor (7 Feb 1875-1954). (She was the daughter of William B. Taylor and Mary Ella Crowley). John and Henrietta were the parents of: William T. Abbott (20 Mar 1901--). He married Deborah Brown about 1821 Thomas S. Abbott (27 May 1902--) He married Helen Gaskill about 1922 (daughter of H. Howard Gaskill), and was the father of another John Abbott, who married Kathryn Tweedie. Eva S. Abbot (21 May 1904-5 Jun 1944), who married Zay T. Davis about 1930.

from the Trenton Times 16 Jun 1917 The funeral of Allen Chamberlain, who died at Bristol Thursday as the result of injuries sustained on the Pennsylvania Railroad five years ago, was held this afternoon from the home of his brother, R.H. Chamberlain, at 21? Tyler Street, this city. Interment was at Riverview Cemetery. The dead man was 37 years old and is survived by his wife; four children, Allen, Rachel, Eleanor and Fred Chamberlain; Four brothers, J. E. Chamberlain, Seth Chamberlain, Ezekiel Chamberlain and R.H. Chamberlain and one sister, Mrs. Jennie Reid. The_____ from Berks County Lodge No. 1140, Loyal Order of Moose and from Washington Camp No. 7?9, P.O.S. of A. attended the services.