Friday, July 14: Matawan

NJ Governor James Fielder “virtually mandated” that steel wire mesh be used to enclose all popular swimming locations.

5:30 am: Train conductor Harry Van Cleaf spots Lester Stillwell’s body floating in the creek by the train trestle (approx. 150 ft. west of Wycoff dock).

10:00 am: Stanley Fisher’s parents – who had been out of state visiting their daughter – arrive by train in Matawan.