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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05
WEST GARDINER

A Halloween party was held at
the cottage of G. r. NJ. Wentworth
on the shore of Lake Cobbosseecon-
tee, Saturday night. Games were
played and refreshments of coffee
and doughnuts were served; about
80 attended. The guests departed at
a late hour all having an enjoyable
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph C. Dunn of
Gardiner, were at their camp at
Fairs Cove, over the weekend and
attended the party at George Went
Worth's, Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Wing of Gar
diner were visitors at the home of
G. r. M. Wentworth, Saturday night.
Mrs. w. E. Smith, who has been i'll
Is much improved anad her mother,
Mrs. w. f. Wing, has returned to
her home in Gardiner.
There will be no services at the
Friends Church, Sunday, Nov. z, on
account Of the Quarterly Meeting at
winthrop Center. It is hoped that
many from this town will attend.
Kew. Charles Replogle, a missionary
from Alaska, will be the speaker.
A sing will be held at the home of
Mrs. Small on the Hallowen road.
Saturday evening, Nay. 6. Every
BODY Is invited to this sing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

The members of the Sunbeam
Mission Band met at the Gospel
Mission. 1863 Water street, Thurs
day at 4 p NJ. under the leadership
of Paul Legarde and the following
program was given. with Bernard
Thyng leading the song service.
Onward, Children, onward" the
Mission Slogan" rang out with
vigor: then, How to Grow Like
Jesus" by the quartet, Albert East
man, Bernard Thyng, Madeline Page,
Mildred Hudson. Prayer was offered
by Paul Legarde and Beatrice Hud-
son. and the superintendent. Mrs.
Kerr of Augusta, assistant superin-
tendent.
Scripture verses were added, ali
taking part. An illustrated story,
1.-THE Father, Himself, Loveth You. .
was given and while instructive was
greatly enjoyed by the children.
Membership in the School Bag Cos
pei League continues to grow, six
new members being added, showing
real interest in the work of the King
dom, in the hearts Of the young peo-
pie of the city.
and the benediction closed a most
profitable service.
The next service will include a
Bible contest on a part of the Book
of Genesis, to which the members
are looking forward to with a desire
to shine in their new departure as
Bible students and in the wisdom and
knowledge of Heavenly things.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05
Big Band Will
Accompany Locals
To Game with ConY

In an hours canvas of the Common
wealth shoe factory Thursday after
noon three high school seniors, Doris
Colby, Beryl Brown and Ruth Lam
caster, secured the sum of $4439 by
popular subscription for band to ac-
company the high school football team
to Cony. Saturday. The idea was
started by a group of Commonwealth
workers, who secured the girls to do
the actual work of collecting. The
results are considered exceptionally
good and similar canvass will be
conducted in the r. p. Hazard fac
tory today for the same purpose. A
number of local musicians have vol
unteered their services free of charge
on that occasion, and evidently every
body is going to cooperate to give.
the team real support.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05
Gardiner-B Belfast
Game Falls Flat

Having head nothing from the
manager of the Belfast High school
football team in regard to the pro-
posed game with Gardiner High on
Saturday, November 13, Coach Nc
Ginley called up Belfast yesterday
and made inquiries of Coach o.
Brien. Z He was told that no game
could be arranged as it was so late
in the season. This is somewhat of
disappointment to local sport fol-
lowers who would like to see Belfast
play against Gardiner here as Coach
O'Brien was the former sports men
tor of Gardiner High.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

The only rally to be held in pre-
paration for the annual Cony-Gardi-
ner game will be held after school
this afternoon when the students will
assemble in the auditorium to re-
hearse cheers. and hear several
speakers on the game. There should
be a 100 per cent representation of
the student body at the game for the
local supporters Of the team are go
ing to make an effort to give Gardi-
ner real encouragement at the game.
A number of local friends of the
school are planning to miss the
Bowdoin- Maine game IN order to see
Gardiner and Cony clash at 2.30 to-
morrow afternoon at Williams Field
in Augusta. For the first time in
years Gardiner is expected to take
over their old rivals, but as has been
pointed out by sports writer's any
thing can happen in Cony- Gardiner
game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05
Regular Meeting
Of American LEGION

An especially enthusiastic meeting
of the Benjamin Z. Smith Post, No.
4. American Legion was held Thurs
day night, and arrangements were
made to start work tonight on the
booths for the annual Legion Fair
which opens Wednesday of next
week. The various committees are
all hard at work on their plans and
the Fair promises to be one of the
best. One of the features will be a
cabaret in the club rooms down
stairs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

The members of samuel Grant
Chapter, D. A. r. met with Mrs NJ.
c. Wadsworth at her home on Bruns-
wick avenue, Wednesday afternoon.
and despite the disagreeable weather
there was a very good representation,
and all passed a most pleasant and
profitable afternoon The roll-call
was answered to by current d. A. r.
Events. After the usual business
session a paper entitled "Sessui-
Centennial was given by Mrs Rice.
Her subject was of unusual merit,
and was listened to with much ap-
probation. The president generals
message was read by Mrs. Price. at
ter which the meeting was adjourn
ed Refreshments were servd by
the hostesses, Mrs. Wadsworth and
Mrs. Arthur N Gosline.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

The Hallowe1l Epworth League
will hold a musical entertainment
and social Thursday evening, Novem-
Der II, in the vestry. This social, so
the committee in charge declares
promises to surpass any previous
event that the Epworth League has
held. The entertainment will consist
of vocal solos, vocal duets piano
solos. piano duets, saxophone and
cornet duet, a violin solo, a clarinet
solo. a banjo solo and a cornet solo.
All Of the favorite games viii be
played. Sawin's orchestra Will fur
nish music for the games.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05
Methodist Mid. Week Meeting

The mid-week meeting at the
Methodist church this week was very
interesting and helpful In spite of
weather conditions, there was a good
attendance. L. NJ. Lothrop was the
leader. He used Ephesians, the third
chapter, as the lesson of the evening,
5 and laid special emphasis upon the
unuuenchable riches of Christ. He
pointed out how Christ came from
the home of q carpenter and was
even born in a fnanger. He knew how
to reach even the humblest in life.
Our inheritance makes us heirs to
Heaven and joint heirs with Christ,
if we are faithful to our task here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

Better and better each week" at
the Pittston Grange hall. Page and
Goodwin will serve one of their
special baked bean suppers at inter-
mission. Everybody has a good time
at Pittston. Manson's orchestra are
the musicians.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

Jack and Jill' came to City Hall
to make Hallowell youngsters happy.
And all the children of the town
came down to the hall to see them.
The occasion was Prof Crofford's
Matinee" Ventriloquism, sleight OF
hand tricks, puppets, Jack and Jill.
Punch and Judy. and other exhibit
lions dear to chiiiish hearts made
the afternoon one of fun and gayiety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

The Burpee Construction Co. has
built a raised platform the length of
the Randolph abutment to the Gar
diner and Randolph bridge to be
used by traffic while the cement
flooring is being put in place When
the Gardiner end was built one side
of the road was kept open to traf-
f1c while the other side was replaced,
but the contractors believe that this
new method will work better the
work may be done faster as cement
can be run on both sides at once. The
cement work on the sides has been
done, and several more weeks will
see that approach completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

The F. S. Smith and Co. store has
some excellent values in dress goods,
all materials, weaves and colors at
extremely moderate prices. 1t will pay
You to inspect their line before buy
ing.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05
LOCAL NOTICE

Mrs. Gladys p. Lombard Of Boston
has opened the Boston Beauty
Shoppe" at 1856 Water street, over
the post office, Hallowell, and solicits
the patronage of the public. Tel.
S95. noysd3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

The young people of the Universal
list church are busy rehearsing two
one-act plays, yes, We Speak
French" and Joint Owners in SPAIN"
which will be put on later in the
month. Mrs. George Hall Is the d.
rector.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

The annual Halloween social for
the Universalist Church school will
be held at the vestry this evening
when games and Halloween stunts
will be enjoyed. All members of the
school and their parents are invited
to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

Work has been resumed on the
building of the cement retaining wall
at the foot of Vine street. The forms
were constructed by the carpenters
Thursday afternoon and put in place.
The workmen will start running ce-
ment probably today and will continue
until the job is completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

Mary Kelton Drummer Chapter, D.
A. r., meets this evening with the
Regent, Miss Abby l.. Eveleth. The
paper, which will be on D. A. r. work
and the activities Of the National
Society in particular, will be given
by Miss Ruth Written. The roll call
will include famous women In the ID.
A. r. work at the present time. Mrs.
Nettie M. Johnson is to sing at this
meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

The date of the annual Athletic As
ISOLATION fair at Gardiner High has
been set for November "a, and this
will be conducted along Similar lines
| as in previous years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

Adelbert Danforth has returned
from New York where he has been
studying photography for the paft
several months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

Miss Marguerite Warren is to en-
ter upon her duties in Lewiston Mon
day. Mrs Stella Boyden Harvey viii
substitute for a time, 1t has not yet
been decided who will replace Miss
Warren.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

Several hundred children and stu
dents attended the special matinee
showing Of Mary Pickford in Spar
rows" at the Johnson Opera House on
Thursday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

Roy Craigan has accommodations
left for several persons to go to the
Bowdoin-Maine game by automobile
Saturday. Book your seats at Tur-
ner's clothing store.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

This evening at the high school
there will be a special social, given
by the "Buccaneersn and the sea
Dogs" to the PIRATES" who won In
the recent subscription contest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

l.. B. Slosbers at the Underprice
store is offering some special prices
on mems and boys overcoats and on
these cold days. See his ad for other
bargains-Ady
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

Miss Esther Wiltshire, the talented
reader Of this city has left for New
York City to commence on q winter
schedule of engagements in that state
and New Jersey
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

Mrs. Helen Bailey Parker, former
commercial teacher at Halloween
High, who was recently married, is
living in Barre, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

Mrs. NJ. G. Folsom was the speaker
Wednesday night at the meeting of
the Mission Circle of the universalist
church in Rumford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

Mrs. Rose Clement Truit has open
ed an eating house, "The Ideal
Cafe" in the former Clement store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

HalIowell friends of Mrs. Ruby
Sherman Coan, a former resident
and a graduate of Hallowell High,
class of 1907, will regret to learn that
she is in a Brookline hospital, con :
vaIescing from an operation for APP
nendicitis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

Hallowell High is to have a pa
triotic program at assembly this
morning. The committee in charge
consists of Donald Kellogg, Scott
Treworgy and Reta Pettee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

A number Of Gardiner Eastern
star members attended the inspec-
kion OF the Augusta chapter We'd
nesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

Ben Stuber and James Bowden of
the United Shoe Office are In Belfast
Oh business. Homer Miller of that Of
flee has returned from a weeks work
in Calais.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

Plans are going forward for the
Armistice Ball to be given November
10. by Frank e. Goodrich Post
American Legion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

Thomas e. O'Donnell and Merton
r. Alden of Mills, Mass, who have
been at the Joseph Herman Shoe
factory this week, have returned TO
Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

VIM. M. Robinson. the taxi driver,
has changed his stand to Fishes
Fruit store. Tel 677-M.
Nov 1-35-8-10-12.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

Irving ]. Winslow and son, Clar-
ence, have returned to Sanford after
visiting Mrs. Lyman Belts of this
CITY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

Rev. Fl. A. Clark has returned from
Portland, where he attended the Bap-
list Association Convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

o'clock Sunday morning for rehears-
al There will be no regular weekly
rehearsal this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05
HAL.AI.OWELL-

Rev. r. II. Moyle, who has been
Ill for some days, is much improved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

Hallowel1 High goes to Belfast to-
morrow to play. The next and also
the last game of the season will be
with Morse High, Bath, in Halloweli;
It will be on Armistice Day, and viii
be played on the Vaughan Field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

Dry hard wood SO to s12 a cord
Stove wood 81 a load. Forrest Moul-
ton, Tel. 1875. nov2d6t'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

The juniors OF the Universalist
church will meet at 4 o'clock this aft
ernoon In the vestry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

Mrs. Maurice Brisk, who has been
making her home in Portland, has
returned to this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

Dry wood fitted, kindling wood $500;
slab wood $3.50: mixed wood $500;
hard wood $500. Tel. Gardiner
65-R. oct23eod6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

Special communication of Kenne-
bee lodge No. 5, F. and A. NJ, this
evening, Work in the M. M. degree.
Supper at $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

Wilcox's annual game supper and
dance Sat. night, Nov. 8. Supper
from 8 to IL. Windsor town hall.
Nov4d3ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

The Sunshine Club will meet at the
home of Marie Rich, North street,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

DR.. and Mrs. James d Nutting
were in Portland yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

There will be another dance to-
night at the S. of V. hall FRANK
will play
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

Mrs. George Lord, who underwent
a second surgical operation recently,
is improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

George Hoyt, who has been In Hal-
lowell for the past month, has gone
to New York City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05
LOCAL NOTICE

public cars leaving Turner's
Clothing store. Sat, IL NJ, for the
Bowdoin- Maine game. Call at store
and book your seat. nov4d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

j. c. Kirkpatrick, optometrist, TO-
Highland Ave. Tel. 1851. aug25dt,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

tonight at o'clock. All members are
requested to be on time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

Joseph S. Bennett of Mills, Mass,
is at the Joseph Herman factory this
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

Members of the Methodist choir
are asked to meet promptly at SAB
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05
GARDINER LOCAL NEWS
OFFICE: IL Main Avenue Telephone 27-W
ohss Hours a. ~. - . p h-satnrday . A. n u ~

Additional Gardiner news and ads
will be found on Page Five.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05

Scene from '"The Marriage Clause,
adapted from Saturday Evening Post
story.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-05
Ha||oWe|I Remnant Stora
The Underpnce Store

Winter will soon be here. Now is the time to Inv
winter garment Pair of Blankets Outing Flau,.
Night Gowns and Boomers, Silk and Wool Hosiery -,
Underwear. We have big stock of all these whit.
goods and we offer them at extremely low prices in M
four day Special Sale, beginning Thursday, Nov. Az
and continuing Friday Saturday and Monday Nov. sh
9th and 9Th.
, 1926-12-18

Texas. last Saturday, intended to rob
another bank al Round Rock, Is miles
from here, resulted IN the fling Of arson
charges, She was held on TWO thousand
d)Ilars bond on the charge that she IS
alleged to have set fire to a house neas
the bank in on effort to lure the bank
employees away.
San Salvador.--Advice from Puerto
(aoenas, Nicaragua, the seat Of the Ii
helaI Government, at up by the former
Wee President Juan A. Casa, say that
the Liberal forces have begun to advance
along the entire front against M~anagua,
the capital and seat of the Conservative
Government Of AdoIfo Diaz, the Presi-
dent.
New York Officials of the American
Telephone and Telegraph Company an
nounced that they expected to name a
definite date soon for the opening Of
regular radio telephone services across
tie Atlantic.
Annoy, Japan The Cantonese forces
are winning battles with gold ralherthan
powder, as it does in other provinces.
S Idl4rs and officers are given funds to
desert, it is claimed.
, 1926-12-18
a Daily Reminder
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The Pleasantville press., 1926-07-13

4AO 1uIeIcSC Idlu OIL Savings
Accounts.
Your Business Solicited.
Charter No. 10S23. Reserve District No. 3.
---- -
REPORT OF CONDITION OF
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
At somers Point,
in the State of New Jersey,
at the close of business on June 30 1928,
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. including
rediscounts, acceptances of
other banks, and foreign bills
of exchange or drafts sold
with Endorsement of this
bank .;.......,. .,..........:.. $261. .5s4.os
Banking i:i "ou House. ss.52sss; Fur i'''S''''
niture and fixtures, s5.O53S6.. 145s2.2s
Lawful reserve with Federal
:. Reserve Bank .;...;. .;:...... 2Iss127
Bank in process of collection. 61s.So
Cash in vault and amount due
from national banks. ......:.. 1s.sso.oo
Amount due from State banks.
bankers. and trust companies
in the United States (other
than included in Items g.
Tot Total IL Of Items . 10 and ii. ''S'''s
Other assets. if any............ 2so.ls
Total ....................... s522l9s.7i
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in. n...........$ 100000
Undivided profits .............. SSSS.SS
Amount due to Federal Reserve
Bank deferred credits) .... 234645
Amount due to national banks. 6,S492S
Certified checks outstanding. 2,138O0
Cashiers checks outstanding. 1852
Total of Items "a, rs and 27
Demand deposits (other ETHAN than
bank deposits) subject to
Reserve deposits payable
within 80 days):
Individual deposits subject to
Ssl Tota! Of. demand deposits Ss''i'0''
(other than bank deposits)
subject to Reserve, s5ts item az Ss 20
Time deposits subject to Re-
serve payable after 30 days.
or subject to 80 days or
more notice. and postal saw
Certificates of deposit (other
than for money borrowed)... 100000
Other time deposits. ........... 114,07113
Total Of time deposits subject
to Reserve Items g s5,a and a., 81;
United States deposits fother
than postal savings) including
deposits of United States dis
bursting officers ............... 66.491.ss
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .s522,1ss.71
State of New Jersey County Of Atlantic,
IS:
I, Earl R. Ryne. Cashier of the above
named bank. do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best Of my
knowledge and belief
EARL R. RYNE. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
7th day Of July, 1926.
A. J. MANN,
(Seal) Notary Public
Correct-Attest:
JOHN A. IRELAND,
BENJAMIN G. LEE,
WALTER A. SMITH,
Directors.
The Pleasantville press., 1926-07-13
Filler Of the Reading Railroad, has
been working on the railways of New
Ioreov D,,riDu fhis firna ha has

Filler Of the Reading Railroad, has
been working on the railways of New
Jersey. During this time he has
Travelled more than 100000 miles
and has probably ridden farther on
fast trains than any living man.
Sinlkins entered railroad work in
1864. He has seen the improvement
in service from trains moving at the
rate of eight miles an hour to more
than ninety. He recalls the days
when candles were burned in passen-
ger coaches and when the brakeman
kept stoves burning in winter for the
comfort of the riders.
For thrty-six years the conductor
has been working on the Atlantic
City Railroad. Then Atlantic City
was a struggling seashore resort and
lots sold for a few dollars which
today are worth millions. A single.
track line then went to the shore anc
the principal freight consisted OF
beer kegs. Today Simkins is known
to tens of thousands of commuters
He has just been placed on the pen
sion list.