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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

pie Of thrift.
t. Even Ben Franklin admitted his
lack Of attainment after his years
of self-admonishment and self-crit.
icism-and his temptations were
not so great as those of today.
Every reader will admit his def.
cheney in thrift. So will l. And
what of our children? Will they
copy us? Will their, attitude to.
ward thrift be like Daddy's"
will it be thrifty or thriftless?
It willNat least be largely infiu.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14
Vaughan to Make
Second Attempt

Mitchell Field, N. Y. July 10
Lieutenant Russell l.. Vaughan,
whose attempt last Monday to make
a daylight flight from the Atlantic
to the Pacific coast was frustrated
when he was forced down in Mis-
souri,, arrived tonight from Boiling
Field, Washington, whence he had
flown from Dayton, Ohio.
He announced he would make a
second attempt at his flight, probably
Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14
Quick Action Saves Serious Explosion

Acton, Mass. July 13.-The quick
action of Sergeant William II. Dwyer
and four men in throwing from an
ammunition truck 600 three inch
shrapnel shells with fuses and pow
der cases after a box containing IL
powder cases for sErapnel shells had
caught fire and exploded today avert
ed more serious explosion. No
one was injured.
The 101st Field Artillery truck was
en- route from Boston to Camp
Devens. A leaking gasiline tank
dripping on a hot pipe is believed to
have caused the explosion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14
Death James ]. Van Allen

Newport, r. l., July 13.-Word of
the death in London. England, of
James J. Van Allen of New York and
this city was received here by cable
today.
He was the son Of General James
II. Van Allen. who was with the I'm
ion army in the Civil war, and was
himself a veteran of that war. serv-
ing as an infantry lieutenant. His
father was one of the pioneer sum-
mer residents of Newport. He Is sur
vived by son, James L. Van Allen
and two daughters. Mrs. Robert Col
lier and Mrs. Griswold Thompson
both of New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14
BODY UNCLAIMED
BURIED IN PENN.

A communication has been received
by the Journal from Erye-Johnston,
railroad contractors, Commercial Trust
buildings, Philadelphia, Pa. 1t was
written in New Florence, Pa, July IL,
1923. and reads as follows:
ION June 81 one Of our employees,
named Oscar Getchell, died suddenly.
He had given as his relative Stanley
Getchell. Hallowell. Maine, but tele-
grams and letters to this address were
returned undelivered.
1.-THE body was unclaimed and buried
in New Florence, Pa"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14
Funeral of Miss clementine Fuller

Funeral services for the late Miss
Clementine S. Fuller, were. held Fri
day afternoon at 2 O'Clock at the
Baptist church. Rev. c, E. Young,
pastor of the church, officiated. The
bearers were four nephews of the
deceased Fred Fuller. Chester, Full
Ter, Ray Fuller and George S. Full
Ter. The interment was in the family
lot in the Halloweil cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

S. B. Grimes. former superintend-
cnt of the American Glue company's
plant in Hallowell and now occupying
a similar position in Brantford. Ont.
who has been, visiting Hallowell rela-
tives, has gone to Beverly, Mass,
before returning to Brantford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

New York, July 13.-Abraham L.
Erlanger has won his suit against
Marc Klaw. his former partner in the
theatrical business, for an account
ing of his financial interest in the
firm. Nathan D. Stern, counsel for
Erlanger, announced today. The
amount claimed is about $270 600.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

OF our parental re-
sponsibilities in
respect to both
t h g thriftiness
and the thriftless-
ness Of our boys
and girls. The &C
cent belongs on
both aspects Of
the case. for we
have yet to find
a person who is
the perfect exam.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14
ALLEGED Embezzler Bound Over

Springfield. Mass, July 13.-Ralph
E. Torrey. %, charged with the en-
bezzlement of s1100 from the Web
ster National Bank last year, today
was bound over to the Federal Grand
Jury by United States Commissioner
Gurdon w. Gordon. Bonds of $1,000
was offered for his release.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Lieut. and Mrs. Harry Pierce and
little daughter Patricia returned to
Fort Preble yesterday after a short
stay with Mrs. Pierce's mother. Mrs.
Anna Spaulding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14
ADJUSTMENTS
At Acme, Tonight

The long and varied assortment of
pictures at the Acme tonight are sure
to meet with the approval of all. Matt
Moore in 1.-THE Jilt"; Pearl White in
"Plunder"; International Weekly and
a Pathe comedy make up this splen-
did assortment-sdv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Hendon, Eng-Seventeen machines
left here at intervals of five minutes
yesterday on the aerial derby for
the Kings cup over a course of 800
miles. The first leg completed yes
terday carried the contestants TO
Glasgow. Captain Barnard, winner
last year, is a strong favorite to re-
peat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Mrs. Nellie Parlin, who has been
visiting her daughter. Mrs. Perley
Choate, has returned to her nome in
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Miss Winifred Bates. instructor in
the Page school last year, is passing
the summer months at her home in
Princeton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14
gust LIKE Daddy"
AN ECONOMIC FORCE.
BY J. H. PUELlcHER
Presldent the American Bankers
Association.

Like Daddy"-these two words,
that express the initiative nature
of children, occur to me as think
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Miss Irene Densmore will be the
week end guest Of friends In West
Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

The marriage Intentions Of John
A. Mace of Portland and Miss Es-
telle w. Mason of Hallowell are on
file.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Mrs. Harry Lewis. who has been
ill in the Gardiner hospital is now
sufficiently recovered to return to her
home in Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Miss RsAa G. Ward Of Revere,
Mass, who is passing the summer
months at Newagen, Me-. is the guest
CT relatives on Page street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Mrs. e. P. Wing and Mrs. Nellie Da-
Wis. who have been in Massachusetts,
the past month, have returned to their
home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Rev. James E. .Cochrane was in To-
gus Wednesday calling on acquaint-
ances there. Rev. Mr.. Cochrane was
formerly chaplain there. He is now
teacher of Spanish and French at
Bishop College. Marshall. Texas, but
rs in Maine for the summer months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Mrs. I. D. Browne and daughter,
Miss Hattie Browne of Camden, are
making an extended visit with Mrs.
Brownies daughter. Mrs. George K.
Dale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

William Emery and Mrs. Frank
Luttrell Of West Gardiner are at Old
Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Frank Wyman who has been the
guest Of his brother, Walter Wyman,
for some time, has returned to his
home in Readfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

A number of Hallowell and Farm
ingdale members Of the L. o. G. G.
attended the lawn party at Hallowell
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

is a clear, perfect white like that OF
Snow balls"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Mrs. Rollin Stevens Of Litchheld and
Mrs. Roy H. Blaney Of Portsmouth, N.
H., are weekend guests Of Mrs. Harry
II. Slosberg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Mrs. Melvin Percival Of Bath, was
in Gardiner Friday called by the
death Of her brother in law, Edgar
H RYDER
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick E. Little
field Of Lynn. Mass, were recent Wis
itors at the home of George B. Dale.
having made the trip by auto.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

- Mr. and Mrs. Frank Desmond and
son Frank, Jr., of Claremont, N. H,
are the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jere-
miah Desmond,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Mrs. William c.. Cole and Miss
Minnie Cole have returned from a
visit to relatives in Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Harold Dunton, who is at the Gar
diner General hospital for appendicitis
is improving as rapidly as could be ex-
pected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Mrs. Hector Cadarette Of Augusta
was the guest Thursday Of her moth
er, Mrs. Graves. .s....'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Mrs David Jamison of Hallowell was
visiting in Gardiner. her former home.
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Mrs. Charles Harvey OF Philadel-
phia was the guest of Mrs. f. G.
Whitney and Mrs. w. E. Blaisdell
Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Oxsheer M. Smith and
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Hefley Of Cameron,
Tex, are visiting Mrs. Smiths mother,
Mrs. G. F. Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

At meeting Thursday night the Odd
Fellows and Universalist society voted
to hold their second annual foot and
industrial fair Nov. 26, 27, % and %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Leroy Reyes has at his home on
Academy street a strawberry plant
that is producing perfectly matured
white berries. They are like the or
binary berries except in color, which
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Miss Louise Smith and Miss Ruth
Smalley passed Thursday at the
lake,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Miss Dorothy Currier returned to
Fort Preble Friday with Mrs. Harry
Piece.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Charles r. Clason of Springfield.
Mass, and DR.. S. O. Clason were
among the fans attending the base
ball game at Augusta Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Ernest E. Fuller of Windsor was In
town to attend the funeral of his aunt,
Miss Clemeptine s. Fuller. Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Miss Josephine Arata IL attending
the summer session Of Pennington
Normal school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Christ Church-The Rev. Nehemiah
Boynton D. D., one Of the leading
Congregational ministers will give
an address at the 1890 service. All
services to be as usual. The Rev. J.
Alexander O'Meara, D. D., officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

George T. soutbard Of bingham is
visiting in Hallowel!.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry K. Simpson of
Newburyport, Mass. are visiting in the
CITY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

William H. Graves and family are
moving from Wilder street to Lou
don Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Traitor are visit
ing friends in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Mrs. Harold Avery of Gardiner Is
the guest of Mrs. Frank Robbins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Miss Alma DesjardineS Of Bruins
wick IL visiting In town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

DR.. and Mrs. w. j. Collins and daugh-
ter Louise are at Capitol Island for
the rest Of the month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Mrs. Frank Ramsdell Of Woodstock.
n. B., II the guest Of friends In town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Miss Alice D. w. White Of the
Maine Press Clipping Bureau Is in
Rockland on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. Turner have re-
turned from vacation at Parlin
Pond,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14
HALLOWELL

The meetings Of the Methodist Ep-
worth League are omitted this month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

this undertaking. It is hoped to have
the fund completed so that the win
dow may be placed this fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Miss Lucille Mason Of Readfield is
the guest of her aunt, Mrs. William
F. Pierce Of Pleasant street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14
Phillip Israelson OF Portland was q
business caller in Gardiner Friday.

Miss Bertha Hart Of Boston Is visit
ing Mrs. Adelia Sprague OF Church
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14
LOCAL NOTICE

Usual dance tonight, Windsor Town
hall, Smiths orchestra. jly14d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Dance, French's Corner. July IA.
july14d1t
Dance Chelsea Town hall, tonight.
july14d1t
Dance at Hotel Annex, Richmond.
Monday evening. Music by Dicks
Harmony Boys. 14.sattf
Dance at Moody's Casino tonight.
Sat. July IA. Nonpariel Orchestra.
Cedar Grove. july14d1t
Dance Saturday evening at SYM
phony hall, Cedar Grove, Me. Music
by Reny's orchestra. Symphony hall
is connected with the Ashley.
July14, sat,tf
. Kennebec Central Sunday train
service: Leave Gardiner for National
Home $50 p. NJ. and 800 p. NJ. Re-
turning leave National Homo 2.40
and sos p. NJ. Maya, fri -sat.tf
Follow the crowd to Pleasant Pond
Pavilion tonight. Jewett's Orches-
ira. June 10. Thurs. Sat-. Tues.tf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

evening service. 1.-THE Joy of Christian
Service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Dance, French's Corner. July IA.
july14 d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14


Lot 12-1o0 pairs Plaid Blankets,
go percent wool. Colors, pink,
gray. tan. This falls price will
be $3.50.
Clearance Sale Price $3.50
Lot 13-Orummers samples Of
Ladies' Vests, Union Suits, all
tailored top and excellent quality
to be sold in our Clearance Sale
for IL Of wholesale price.
Lot 1+children's fine ribbed
White Hose; regular price Csc;
all sizes, 8 1.2 to 9 IL.
Clearance Sale Price 10c
Lot 15-ChiIdren's White and
CoIored Socks; all sizes; regular
price Csc and 29c.
Clearance Sale Price 10e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

]. NJ. Canter of Westport was a
business caller in town Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Dance, Chelsea Town hall, tonight.
july14d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

F. q. Smith of Boston was a visi-'
tor in Gardiner Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14


lot 16-AiI pure silk white and
nIaek, full fashioned, sizes 8 IL
lar price $3.50. 'sa'
Clearance Sale Price A N
Lot 1T-ladies' pure elk Ho..
drumming Bird; oil sixs..
black or white. Regular nr;e.
$3.50. Clearance Sale Price Sis
Lot 18-32-ineh Silk Tissue Gina
hams, good assortment. Regular
price 59c.
Clearance Sale Price sse
Read Thursdays kennsbse Jour.
nal for low prices. We have m
the lots and can fill mail orders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

B. A. Small Of West Gardiner was
a business caller in town Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

F. D. Foster Of Brunswick was
business caller in town Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

F. q. Smith of Boston was a visi-'
tor in Gardiner Friday.
B. A. Small Of West Gardiner was
a business caller in town Friday.
F. D. Foster Of Brunswick was
business caller in town Friday.
John Allen of New York was a
business visitor in Gardiner Friday.
Mrs. ". w. Witham of Monmouth
was-a caller in Gardiner Friday.
Edward Hoffman of Boston was a
business visitor in Gardiner Friday.
Walter Curtis returned Friday from
visit in Portland.
Frank Horne was a business caller
III Portland Friday.
]. NJ. Canter Of Westport was q
business caller in town Friday.
Miss Lucille Mason Of Readfield Is
Tho cuosf Of har amt Mrs William
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Frank Horne was a business caller
III Portland Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

John Allen of New York was a
business visitor in Gardiner Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Edward Hoffman of Boston was a
business visitor in Gardiner Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-14

Mrs. ". w. Witham of Monmouth
wasa caller in Gardiner Friday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-11
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids will be received at the
Council Chamber. Firehouse No. 2, Roose-
welt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey, on
Monday evening. June IS, 1928 at s o'clock
p. NJ. Daylight Saving Time, by the
Mayor and Council Of the Borough Of Car
teret. for the construction of sidewalks
and curbs on both sides of Lefferts Street
from Roosevelt Avenue to Forsythe Place.
according to plans and specifications pre-
pared by oliver F. Mitchell. Borough En-
gineer. Plans and specifications and form
OF bid may be had at the ofice OF the
Borough Engineer, Room 40i, Raritan
Building, Perth Amboy. New Jersey, or
from Harvey v, o. Plat, Borough Clerk,
on deposit OF Five (&5) Dollars.
Bids must be made out on the standard
proposal form in the manner designated
therein and required by the spe~cihcations,
must be accompanied by a statement from
a surety company stating that they will
furnish the contractor should he be sue
cessful with a bond in the amount of one
hundred per centum Of the bid; also with
a certified check Of not less than ten per
centum of the amount Of the bid drawn
to the order of Charles A. Brady, Borough
Collector. and be delivered at the place
and hour above mentioned.
The Borough Council reserves the right
to reject any or all bids shoui they deem
IL to the best interest of the Borough of
Carteret 80 to do.
BY order Of the Mayor and Council Of
the Borough OF Carteret.-
HARVEY v. o. PLArr,
i5tss-s-s.il-ls Clark.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-11
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids will be received at the
Council Chamber, Firehouse No. .. Roose-
welt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey, on
Monday evening, June IS, 1928 at s o'clock
p. NJ, Daylight Saving Time. by The
Mayor and Council OF the Borough Of
Carteret. for the improvement of Mary
Street, from Washington Avenue to Duffy
Street with a six inch reinforced concrete
pavement according to plans and speci-
f~cations prepared by Oliver r. Mitchell,
Borough Engineer. Plans and specifca-
tions and form of bid may be had at the
office of the Borough Engineer, Room 401,
Raritan Building. Perth Amboy, New
ough Clerk, on deposit Of Five (s5) Dol
lars.
Bids must be made out on the standard
proposal form in the manner designated
therein and required by the specifications.
must be accompanied by a statement from
a surety company stating that they will
furnish the contractor should he be sue
cessful with a bond in the amount of one
hundred per centum of the bid; also with
a certified check Of not less than ten per
centum OF the amount bid drawn to the
order of Charles A. Brady, Borough Coll
lector and be delivered at the place and
hour above mentioned.
The Borough Council reserves the right
to reject any or all bids should they deem
1t TO the best interest OF the Borough of
Carteret so to do.
BY order of the Mayor and Council of
the Borough of Carteret.
HARVEY v. o. PLATT,
754s1-o-S-11-1S Clerk.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-11
CLARK EQUALS
SPEER'S RECORD
of Y. M. C. A. SWIM
ming Team Covers 40
Yards in 18 3/5 Seconds

Members of the Y. NJ. c. A. swim
ming team are clipping seconds
from their former records in the
trials being held in preparation for
the Aquatic swim this Friday night
with the Trenton "Y" in the PERTH
Amboy pool. Manager Vic" Ped
ersen has had tickets distributed
and a large turn out Is expected. the
meet being open 10 both men and
women. Tickets may be procured
at the desk at n time.
In the practice swim on Saturday
night Clayton Clark Jr. captain OF
the local team and its main point
getter equalled the national inter-
scholastic record for the forty yard
free style swim held by Speer of
Mercersburg. His time was IS SIS
seconds. Bob Lewis covered the
century free style in the fast tine
of l minute and 4 seconds. which Is
FIVE seconds faster than he has ever
covered this distance.
Judson scoop" Hibbard, who has
just returned from the Cornell, was
credited with swimming the tastes.
100 yard back stroke. HibhaTd'a
addition to the team will greatly
strer Chen the m 10th Ray
Jensen and Harry Mason H7ve III
about three seconds from their time
!: n the 100 yard FREQ style as the re-
suit of constant practice and coach
ing. Frank Baker will be seen in
the relay and is credited with COW
erin@ the forty yards in 90 seconds
fiat.
About three weeks ago the Am
boy team went 10 renton and met
defeat 1921. The locals expect TO
turn the tables IN their own pool.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-11
AMBOY OUTFIT
VS.. WOODBRIDGE
First Game of Series on Lo-
cal Field This Afternoon
Travel Friday

Woodbridge high school will be
given a crack at the Crimson and
White baseball varsity this afternoon
on the Raritan Copper Works field
when the two teams meet in the first
Of the series. The second game will
be played on Friday afternoon at the
up-line town.
The local school boys will attempt
to make up for their loss at Mata-
wan The latter game was practical
ly given to the home team on Fri
day afternoon. Costello. a It'll
paw. pitched for the homesters dnd
although his offerings were easy, in
ability to get runs when they counted
was the cause of the defeat. Also a
bad change by those in charge of the
team was another reason for the
loss.
Hen Westcott or Nedswicki will
start on the mound this afternoon
and will draw for an opponent seiiy
Hoagland, the versatile Woodbridge
high school athlete. AS in the case
of South Amboy the team can lose
all of its but when Anb9y Is
beaten all is forgotten.
The rest of the lineup will be the
same as that started at Maawan
with the possible exception Of a
change in left field. F~ennesey will
be behind the bat. Ceres will start
in right. There is a possibility that
Amboy and st. Peters high of New
Brunswick will meet in a contest TO
decide the county championship at
an early date.