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The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-07-26
Bay Head Canal
Work is Held Up
By Loss Of Fund

Failure on the part OF the BOARD Oh
commerce and navigation to use an
appropriation Of $40, 900 in completing
the Bay Head Manasquan river canal
during the state fiscal year ending June
80, 1923. caused that appropriation to
lapse back into the state treasury. This
$40, 900 was obtained By great effort on
the pArt Of Senator Hagaman Of Ocean
county in the last year Of his term.
1t may take another big fight to secure
it again. And the completion OF the
canal is again postponed, probably
for two years. Lit had been thought
last fall that the work would be i'm
ished before this time, as there was at
that time ample funds on hand to
complete what remains to be done.
1helboard OF commerce and naviga-
ton places the blame Of failure to COM
plete the canal npon B. l.. Harrison,
a New York contractor, who | the
fall Of 1921 took the contract for the
section between route four, state high
way and the Manasquan river. Harrison
also had q contract with the state
Highway commission to make the I'LL
along side the Manasquan river bridge
for the pew bridge that is to be built
soon. He had a feet Of trucks cartiHg
the sand from the canal, a distance OF
a mile or more, to the bridge site. His
contract for dredging was % cents a
cubic yard. After the bridge fill was
completed, Harrison quit On his dredg-
ing contract.
He was bonded by the New Amster-
dam Casualty COMPANY OF New York
City. When the state proceeded to col
lect on the bond, it was found that
Harrison owed many bills for supplies
and work. The result was that the
state has now a copied SIS, 900 for the
claim against the Harrison contract.
With the money on hand in June, this
gave them $95, 81 81 available for com
p'eting the canal. Bids were advertised
for. and ian from 81 to 81 cents per
ward. The board considered these
prices too hi h and refused to let the
contract. The 1922 appropriation OF
$40. 600 then lapsed with June 30, and
there is now available only S5~7,3l1.97
to finish the work.
Residents in Ocean county did not
learn until recently that the $4,000
had been allowed to lapse. The knowl
edge was obtained by 7. j. r. Brown,
nay of Brielle, who wrote the board
asking what was being done, and why
the work was allowed to drag, nothing
ha ing been dene for about a year.
In reply to his query, he was told
alb Mt the lapsing Of the appropriation.
Bay Head, Point Pleasant, Brielle and
Manasquan boro people are lndlg-
over the situation, as they think
that the canal should be now com
pleted. They are also dissatisfied with
A. r1Il GIl u,hfah nnaG mora than
half way across the river. They are
wondering what effect the fill will have
on the flow Of water into and out OF
the canal, via the Manasqnan inlet,
and are fearful that the two dikes
across the river, built By the New
York and Long Branch railroad and by
the state. for railroad and highway
bridges. may interfere with 3 free
flow Of this water needed to keep nayi-
CATION water In the inlet.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-07-26
Auto is Overturned

Two automobiles crasheda al the Lake.
wood road corner at Adelphia. Tues-
dav. when a Chevrolet touring car,
9O6s57 N. Y. and Mash sport car
3645f6s N. J. came TO- ether.
The former was coming up the Lake
wood road and the other was going to-
ward the shore. The first contained six
people and the Nash which was over.
turned, contained five. No one was in
iured and the ears only slightly damag-
ed. Mrs. John Stricklin, with her Max
we'll sedan, was standing at the Bear
more gas tank. opposite che Lakewood
road, and the overturned car struck
her car, but only slight damage was
inflicted.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-07-26
Obituary


MR.. MARGARET McELwATSE,
widow Of Rev. Denise McElwain, died
at her home on Marcy street. Freehold,
Friday, July13th, 1923. aged 81 years.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev.
"A. Fl. Voerman, pastor Of the Reform
ed church. were held from her late
home the following Monday. Interment
was ia Old Tennent cemetery. She Is
survived by four daughters-Mrs. Car
RE A. Q~uackenbush, Mrs. w. M.
Sehanck, Mrs. Emma IT. johnson OF
Freehold and Mrs. Amos B. Brown
of Keyport, and n son Walter G. Nc
Elwaine of Freehold. Mrs. McEIwain's
husband, who was pastor Of the Rob-
ertsyille M. P. church for 40 years,
died about five years ago.
GEORGE JACKSON.
coiored. a former resident Of Freehold
died III d hospital il Minneapolis,
MIMI Tuesday, July 18th, 1928, aged
about So years. Deceased was born IN
Freehold, the son of Charles Jacks u.
He studied law with John Swartz,
Az IS ant Prosecutor Of the Pleas. He
graduated from Lincoln University
and PM adelphia Law SCHOOL, He was
one Of the first colored men ii be adj
to the practice Of law in New
Jersey. and established an office at As
bury Park. Later he went West, and
practieed III Minneapolis, where he
had an office in b sfon Block.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-07-26
Cranbury Victims
of Freehold Nine

In a hard hitting diamond battle at
Freehold Saturday afternoon, featur-
ed by nine two baggers; four made by
M eyers of the Freehold nine, the To-
cal tossers won from CranbuTy by the
score Of IL to 6. The game started out
in the form Of a pitchers duel, but
Jensen for the visitors weakened and
the Freeholders started there stickwork.
O'Gurk pitched well throughout the
entire game Smith shared in the
mound work with Jensen for the
losing team. The victory put the To-
cal nine a step higher in the Three NJ
LEAGUE race.
The score:
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-07-26
Says He Shot
To Save His Life

Felix Giordano was permitted by
Prosecutor Sexton and Judge Law
renee Tuesday to retract a plea Of not
guilty Of assault and battery with in
tent to kin Tony Mario at Asbnry
Park Marah % last and pleaded guilty
of carrying concealed weapons. 6ior-
dano was held in bail for sentence
next Wednesday, when Mario is slated
for trial ON q charge Of atrocious as
sault and battery and carrying conceal
ed weapons.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-07-26
Matrimonial

Mrs. Vigilant Morris, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John i. Conrow. Of Long
Branch, and Wclcott HutchIns, son Of
Mr. and Mrs. James Hutchins Of Hart
IL, Del. were united in marriage
Wednesday, at Manasquan by Kew.
w. E. Reyn Ids, pastor Of the First
Baptist church. Mr.. and Mrs. Hutch
ms viii live on Wyckof avenue.
ManasQuan, where the groom is an
employ Of Monroe Wyckof. The cere
was witnessed bg Mr.. and Mrs
James Fl. Babcock of Avon.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-07-26
Marlboro.

y Marlboro Reformed Church, Rev.
G. t. Palmer pastor. Bible Soho in
TfesBrick 0hnrcia Sunday morning
sAts9. 30, followed. ny preaching serv ce
at 1890. Christian Endeavor Prayer
Meeting at 7-f5 in charge Of Mrs.
Tierman, Subject: Industrial Missions
at Home and Abroad 2 Thess 3:5-13.
Evening worship at g.. Communion
and reception of members Sunday
morning, Sept 2.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-07-26
Freehold (12l

Summary ~ErrOTs- BuFneII, UIas-
gov and Lukens. Three base hits: Lu-
kens and Glasgow. Two base hits.
smith. Myers, "a, Guser, Williams,
Rhodes and Lukens. Hits off Jensen:
II in Z innings, off Smith, ? in one in
ming. off O'Gurk: s in 9 innings. Struck
out. by Jensen 5, by Smith /, by o.
Gurk ii. Base on balls of Jenson /,
of smith 4. off O'Gurk 5. Umpire
Kelly.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-07-26
March 31st, 1709.

Roger Mompesson, Member Of the
Council of New Jersey.
Autograph Document Signed, being
his Reasons why he SIGNED Address
of the Council Of New Jersey.
if an order is made on
Council day, when 1t was drawn oat
fair, it was afterwards signed by e
other of We Council tho, absenF at We
time Of making We Order or altho'
thew v their IS issene to it when pres-
ent at We making. The method like
wise at New York ma ben that when
a reference has been made unto three
of her Mai stys Council there to make
their Report there if ia such case
two have been OF oae opinion. \ the
third OF another, yet all have signed
the Report.
On these & other consideration
of ye like nature l signed the Adj Tess
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-07-26

1t is likely that he will be chaileng-
ed again in the near future
In the prize shoot, first prize went
to ID. Fl. flaming silverware; second
w. G.. Clark silverwage; third, A.
Matthews, shooting jacket; fourth, tie
shoot-off, wen by W. D. Applegate,
she'll bag.
w. 6. Clark A, out Of possible 50s
A. Furlong 30; ID. H Tanning 40, A..
Reed 40; l.. H. Wright A.; a. Matthews
Al; w. D.. Apologize 40.
Sweepstakes sho t, first. w. ID. APP
plegate; secand, G. B. Opdyke,
A, Minthews. 90 out of 25 birds; F.
Lawrence IA; G. b. Opdpke %; A.
Reed %; w, D. Applegate 80; II. Reed
16.
TheAvon club welcomed quite a few
new shooters Saturday. Next Saturday
there will be a silver cup for the high
gun as well as other prizes.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-07-26
Twins Defends Cup
In Shoot al Avon

A. L. WINS, the Red Bank crack
shot successfully defended the Thomp-
son trophy which he won july 4, at
the Avon Gnn club shoot Saturday
az ainst Fred K. Pierce and Chester
b. Opdyke who challenged him. The
event was exciting from start to fin
ish. G. B. OPP yke led A. L. WINS by
two birds at the 50-bird mark. The
next 5 birds 2, WINS came back
dropping five from the 22-yard line.
Fred Pierce showed up to good adyan-
tage by his consistent shooting. The
results were WINS 80, Opdyke So Pierce
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-07-26
ST. Peters Church,
Freehold and It's ReCi0rS
By MAxcY APPLEeATE. sR.
LEWIS MORRIS

1903 Answer Of the Council ia
Jersee to Assembly address rela ing
to the Forine Address to the Queen. +"
Original Manuscript addressed to His
Excellence Lord Sunderland
Signed by the Governor, Col. Rich
Ingoldesby and BY VIM. Pin
horne, VIM. Sanfo d, Ric. Yownley.
Dan. G xe, and Robert quarry.
That in the Station Eer Majesty
hath been pleased to place US we
have endeavoured to discharge a Con-
science in the faithful execution Of
our trust and by the oaths that we
have each Of us taken, have, worne
We shall not know nor hear
anything that may be anyw Sc pref
udiciall to the Common wealth peace
Or quiet Of her Majestys Realm Of this
Province"
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-07-26
Julv 5th, Zoe.

Ebenezer Wilson, Colonial Mayor
the City Of New York.
Signed Deposit u by h III on the
conduct Of Thomas Cor on. Chief
justice of New Jersey, IN the action
between the Propr etors Of the East
rem Division OF the Province and
Geotfroy Jones.
Alleging that the Chief Justice install
ed a hacked Jury whom be thou ht
favourable to the pla ntiif. but On
their bringing IN a verdict for the De
PENDANT, be notwithstanding gave
judgment for the Plaintiff.
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William Nicolls. New Jersey Col
onist.
Signed Deposition concerning an
alleged miscarriage Of Justice by Tn om
Gordon when Chief jus
tiee Of New Jersey
Arising IN an action concerning
lands. between the proprietors Of East
New Jersey and n ~Jeffry Jones
holding by a purchase from the Ma
tive Indians with license from one
Mr.. Nicolls formerly governor Of
these parts and those claiming BY q
bargain and sale from the Duke OF
York
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-07-26
New York. May S0th, 1909.

Lewis Morris, Famous Colonial Chief
Justice OF New York First Governor
of independent New Jersey.
a len thy Letter Signed and sab
scribed with autograph r. 5. signed
at FOOT, addressed to Lord Sunder-
land, Secretary Of State.
A magnificent letter entirely ~relat
ing to the affairs Of New Jersey; and
defending himself against the alIega-
tiops Of the notorious Lord Corn
bury the Governor; further as to the
proposed expedition against CANADA
also speaking highly Of Lo Love-
lace who haa just died.
The charges made against Lewis
Morris included that Of exciting the
Colony to throw off its allegiance to
Queen Anne.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-07-26

W Httclio1l. 8CtcOCt -otA. As't-
Meadows {Sir Philip, the Elder
Letter Signed as Member OF the
Council Of Trade, to the same,
Also signed by Earl Of Dartmouth
and three Others.
Concerning the cutting OF New Seals
by John Roos, QueenAnne's Seal Cut
ter, for the provinces Of New Jer'
sey.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-07-26
ARMING THE FORCES OF NEW YORK
AGAINST CANADA, JULY 1908.
BRIBIEG THE INDIANS.

Original Manuscript Signed by Hleh-
ard Ingoldesby, Lieut.. Governor Of
New York. and by Colonel Francis
Nicholson, and Colonel Samuel Vetchz
being a Memorial to Queen Ann
drawing her attention TO the fact that
the magazines of New York the Jersies
Connecticut and Pennsylvania. do
not contain sufficient arms for the
troops of those Colonies gong On the
expedition to Canada. and begging
permission to buy sufficient to make
IuDt the required quantity that the men
might not complain that they were
worse provided then those Of Boston
and Rhode Island who had had arms
sent over to them from England. Also
lthat the Indians of Connecticut and
the Jersies who We're ready 70 join the
l~expedition might have presents sent
Ito them IS had the River Indians p
1.-The Indians Of the Five Nations
DISCLOSING the lack OF warllke stores
lin the American Colonies to enable
1 hem to take the offensive against the
l Franch ia Canada: also as to briblng
The friendly Indians with presents TO
induce them to join in the expedition
lfGeorge 1II&Ivlater adopted this sug
gestion and Pitt and Burke made
Iscathing speeches ia Parliament
against employing saya ses TO butcher
! their brother Englishmcn. We haxe
lone az these George III Indian med
ais IN our collection Of medals.1
Continued Next Weak
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THE POOR PROVINCE OF NEW JERSEY
1909

"The Humble Address of Her
Majesty's Council fer this her Prov
ince of New jersey to the Honorable
Collonel Richard Ingoldesbs. Lieuten-
anr Governor and Commander ia ch eff
over Her Majesfy's Provinces Of New
Jersey and New York and territory's
thereunto belonging in America, =
pledging itself to support the Govern
ment with aiaerity and zeal, trasting
TO dispense those 81 uds and break
those charms which otherwise threaten
no less than RUNE to this poor Prov
nee"
Original Manuscript signed by Roger
Mompesson, Peter Sonman-, Hu Hud-
DIV. VIM. Hall, Robert quarry, VIM.
Pinhorne, Wan. Sanford, Rich Town
ley. and Dan. Coke.
Bearing the signatures Of those
mem bers Of the Council who were ae-
tive supporters of the Lieutenant Gov
ernor in their acute troubles with the
IN embers Of the House Of Assembly.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-07-26

Thomas Gordon Chief Justice Of
New Jersey. Speaker Of the House Of
Assembly.
D cument Signed as Speaker to
Govern r Loveiace.
THAT this House has an iufire
Confidence in Your Excellencv's
Justice and Prudence that your Ex
celleney would dispose Of the moDy
raised for the supp IT Of the Govermt
to the purposes designed. vet we dare
not say that We have that confidence
in these Gentlemen that are now Of
her Majesties Council
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-07-26
March 31st, 1709


The Humble Address to Queen
Anne Of the Representatives Of Ter
Majesties Province Of New Jersey re-
greeting their unhands5ine treatment.
in an Address to the Queen, by the
Lieut.. Governor and some OF the
Council Of the Province, and in which
Address they were accused Of many
great and heinous or mes, amongst
which wa a design to throw off the
Royal Perogative. And at the same
time thanking Her Majesty appointing
Lord Lovelaee to enquire into matter
having no doubt Of his justice to ct
the matter IN its true light
Original Manuscript Signed BY
Thomas Gordon, Speaker Of the House
Of Representatives.
Amongst other things the House
Of representatives points out thai the
Address PRESENTED by the Lieut.. Gov
ernor was not approved bur rejected
by the Pablo G. uucii, and was after
wards signed privately by the Lieat.
Governor and the rest Of the Address
ors at different times and places.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-08-01
New Use for FllvVer.

The Buffums are great tourists. Dur
ing the summer there isn't weekend
they miss going out In their little open
car. They never miss bet. There
isn't one of the better-known weekend
resorts they fail to visit. But as soon
as the cold weather comes the car Is
drained of water and the storage bat
terry rs put In the cellar until spring.
Neighbors of the 'Buffums have mo-
ticed Mrs. Buffum making frequent
visits to the garage of late, bearing
covered dishes and paper packages of
food. One nelghbor was finally con
strained to find out what these process
sions meant. Mrs, Buffum explained:
"Our house is so hot" she said,
that we needed more ice than In sum-
mer so I'm using the car as an icebox.
And I'm saving the price of five gallons
of gas a week on my Ice bill"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-08-01

Hon. Leon F. Higgins of Brewer, a
native of North Ellsworth who rose
TO prominence in business and pub
lie life in Maine, died Saturday, af-
ter an illness of few days, of
cerebral hemorrhage,
Mr.. Higgins was born April 20,
1870, and was still a boy when his
parents moved to Brewer, He began
his business career as water boy on
a construction train of the Maine
Central, later becoming a newsboy,
but continuing his studies on the
train, His next position was with
an insurance company, and from this
to an agency of his own For the
past twenty-five years he had been
general agent for the Travellers
Insurance Co.
He had served as mayor of Brew
or three terms. He was elected to
the legislature in 1913 and again in
1915, and to the Senate in 1917 and
1919, serving as president of the
Senate his last term He was can
didate for the republican nomination
for governor last year
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-08-01
FARMERS FIELD DAY.
"Barnyard Golf" VIII be One of the
Features.

An farmers and those interested
in farming, who attend the field day
at Eden fair grounds Thursday, Aug.
49, will have a real day of recreation
and enjoyment.
Horseshoe pitching, or "barnyard
golf" will be one of the features of
the day which will create much in
terest.> The rules of the National
Horseshoe Pitchers association will
be observed, and this will be fine
chance to pick some of the most
likely shoe-throwers to compete for
the championship of the eastern
states at Springfield, Sept. 1922,
Entries will be accepted from any
resident in Hancock county. Any
individual interested in farming
will be eligible for competition. En-
tries must be made to Fred Sawyer,
Salisbury Cove, on or before August
is. Entries will be accepted in the
order received, and the number may
be limited, and any or all may be re-
jected and the entrant OF entrants
duly notified at the discretion of
Mr.. Sawyer.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-08-01
Telephone, 12-11.
PROBATE NOTICES.

Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing appointments have been made
ny the Probate Court within and for
the County of Hancock State of
Maine
Charles NJ. Whitcomb, late of Ellis
worth in said county deceased. Hat
tie NJ. Whitcomb of said Ellsworth APP
/ pointed eNecutriX of the last will and
testa2ment of said deceased; date Of
Carroll f. Shea, late of Ellsworth,
Shea of said Ellsworth appointed ex-
ecutriX of the last will and testament
of said deceased; date of qualification,
July 10, A. D. 1928.
Betsy J. Ford, late of Sedgwick in
said county, deceased Warren S.
Ford of Brooklin. in said county. APP
pointed administrator of the estate of
said deceased; date of qualification
July 8, A. ID. 1928.
Florence a. Morse, late of Bluehill
in said county, deceased. George A,
Morse of said Bluehill appointed ad-
ministrator of the estate of said de-
A. H. 1928.
Royce e. Linscott, late of Ellsworth
in said county, deceased Howard NJ.
Linscott of said Ellsworth appointed
deceased: date of qualification, July 3,
A. d. 1928.
Charles O. Young. late of surry, in
said county deceased. Nellie NJ.
appointed administrators of the estate
of said deceased; date of qualification.
July 3, A. D. 1928.
Royal Y. Smith, late. of Lamoine. in
said county, deceased. j. sherman
Douglas Of said Lamoine appointed
administrator of the estate of said
deceased; date of qualification July 3,
A. d. 1928.
Lucretia Harden, late of Ellsworth,
in said county, deceased Carrie f.
NICK enzie of said Ellsworth appoint
ed administrators of the estate of said
deceased; date of qualification, July 3.
A. D. 1928.
Savannah Williams late of Bucks
port, in said county, deceased. VIII
liam r. Beazley of said Bucksport APP.
pointed administrator of the estate of
said deceased; date of qualifications
fully "a, A. d. 1928.
Laura e. Cunningham, late Of
Wiley c, Conary of said Bucksport
appointed administrator OF. the estate
OF said deceased; date of qualifica-
ton. July 10, A. d. 1928
Henry II. Hammond, late of Goulds-
boro, in said county, deceased. Sim
con T. Hammond of said Gouldsboro'
appointed administrator of the estate
of said deceased date of qualification,
Elizabeth H. Hammond, late Of
Gouldsboro, in said county. deceased.
Simeon II. Hammond of said Goulds-
boro appointed administrator of the
estate OF Sdlu utttdSCb, usttS VI N"'''i
fica1ion, July "a, A. d. 1928
Sherman p. Mcfarland, late of Bar
Harbor, in said county, deceased.
Alice l.. Mcfarland of said Bar Hfdr-
Dor appointed administrators OF me
estate Of said deceased; date of quail
tication, July "a, A. d, 1928
Maurice f. Gray, late of Penobscot'
in said county, deceased Albert T.;
Leach of South Penobscot in said
county. appointed administrator of the
estate. of said deceased, date of quail
fcation, July "a, a. ID. 1928,
Dated at Ellsworth, in said county
this first day of August. A. d. 1923.
ROBERT z. KING,
Reg ster.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-08-01

Many of the grotesque forms winch
mark soule of the popular types OF
goldfish are the outcome of centuries
Of laborious work by the patient, per-
severing and ingenious japanese, in
taking advantage of some curious
freak of nature. 1t is Il well-knoWn
fact if fish eggs be given a Earring at
certain stage, OF, more specihcally,
about the "eyeing' period, monstrosl-
ties may be produced. This occurs fire.
quentIy among brook trout, the most
common Irregularities being hump
back and Topped 1t is said that when
the Japanese discovered this peculiar
ity they selected from their golden
camp a pair Of the most pronounced
monstrosities, similar in form, reared
them and bred from them. The most
marked of this progeny were again
selected and bred, and this process con
tinued until desired type was pro
duced and fairly fixed by Matching
without the jarrihg. Thus were pro
duced the fringetails, the balloon
shape. the telescope, and some other of
the outlandlsh forms seen In aqua
RUINS.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-08-01
Severe Chinese Punlshments.

1t is enacted in the laws of CHINA
that 'If a mandarin, on the strength
of his power or credit, steal the wife
or daughter of any freeman he shall
he imprisoned for the usual time ana
then put N death by strangulatlon.'
The poor man so SHINING is beaten
and imprisoned only, The heaviest
punishment that can hefall the woman
is castigaton and sale. And in no
instance can she be sold but to man
who binds himself by the most sacred
of all Chinese oaths to treat her
kindly. In some provinces she may
be sold, not by her husband, but by
the Judge before whom her offense Is
proved.
A Chinese who forgives wife who
has not kept her marital vows re
celves 20 strokes of the bamboo. A
man who connives at his wlfe's frallty
is most severely punished.