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I season OPENING EDITION. SECOND SECTION. CAPE MAT COUNTY TIMES, SEA ISLE CITY, N. J.

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When Doctors Disagree, Go to Wildwood-by-the-Sea

those who know only the modem d, it may eeem strange that it y derived its happily chosen name of the fact that the island was a j.'fld wood." bte as 1^86 when the Baker Brothrhompson. Lctimer and Philip, first i the resort that now is one of the ■nd most up-to-date along the AUanCst, the chief attraction of the place ~ught to be its splendid almost 1 forests, and to make capital of jficial lakes were created, and the a.d resort was advertised, t grew, much to the chagrin of the rs, the handsome old oaks'Snd stateis -were cut down and gave way w i streets, cottages and hotels. Toil is well known, though the name d is more popular than ever, and is ' • growing in favor, the woods Bu^ely disappeared, i growth and development, and the B real estate values of Wildwood, and r resorts, especially Wildwood ass been moat phenomenal In 1905, Blears ago, the entire borough of d Crest had an assessed valuation bu, on which the munificent sum of lc was paid. Last year the assessed Sf the Crest was nearly two million Land the State and county tax paii' | borough alone was $17,000, while 1 tax levy was nearly $45,000. 5 the Cape May City Star said of dopment of Wildwood and Wildest, and of the Baker Brothers: e history of Wildwood and of Brothers, its founders, are uyrnous. You cannot mention the ■rithout thinking of the other, e gentlemen have a most enviable at ion as town builders. Their idvertisement as such is about a tile square of beautiful squares dsome well appointed hotels, ass houses and elegart cottages, Bide svreets with all the comforts sonveniences of any city—artesrater, gas, sewer,* electric lights * g very best steam and trolley i—which they planned and -*1 in the woods by the sea, a ■ more than 20 years ago. And I will never need any farther inVment, by those who have seen r ideal seaside resort, of the plans y other towns they may project ent for public inspection, mese master builders have had a e undeveloped tract of beach land nediately adjoining Holly Beach. 1 believing in doing one thing at a e and doing it well, they were not g to open this large and. in some its, the finest and highest part r the island, the Five Mile gch until their work at Wildwood Ecompleted. Their pnrte uid rep3 in rnaking it the test pmee of [sue on the coast, for umqoeness k general beauty comfort, would no.

improvements is completed, but a number of handsdme cottages wul be erected next spring. “But all of us acquainted with the indefatigable labors, and in the face of the trying difficulties, of the Baker Brothers in prepar.ng. promoting and bulling up Wildwood we understand that whatever they undertake or promise will come to pass. We look for crowning work of beauty and perfection in this new «Mide resort, to be molded by the skillful hands of these experienced and successful men. “Luck is Pluck, with Common Sense Ap- . lied," was the slogan adopted by the Baker Brother, in 1890. and this slogan was the first thing to greet the traveler to Wildwood in those days, for J £**£[“*5 in large letters on a pergola at the railroad station. Evidently the slogan was a P** 1 . ok-, for under it, Wildwood, and ^ Wddwwd Crest, attained a development equalled by few other resorts and in a remarkably short space of time. Wildwood is situated on Five-mile Beach, near the lower end of Cape May cou p}j' Now Jersev within sight of Cape May City and 32 miles below Atlantic City . It St,- it i, rwchcd to 90 tototrte* »» fast express trains on both the Pennsyi ^mU^ l^i^York city, only 4^ Like the other Cepe M»y Wildwood is uniformly cool dunng tn 6 whet the direetoto a family to spend a week-ena. a » or all summer.

SOME SCENES TAKEN AT WILDWOOD. WHERE THE FISHING AND BATHING IS OF THE VERY BEST

A highly efficient Commission Government and chairmen of the various Board of Trade Committees work unceasingly for the comfort and entertainment of summer visitors. „ . An Ocean Boardwalk five miles long, every foot of which overlooks the sea, is one of Wildwood's many attractions. The land side of this great esp.anade is lined with all sorts of clean amusements, shops, theatres and everything to provide enterUinment for every passible taste and every aK Lovers of high-class music will find it afternoon and evening in the beautiful

■ermit them to leave it until its p* - ®*- jnt zenith of completion. “Simply to know that Baker Bioth6 an! sole owners and manager. « ufficient iuu>ur»nc th»t nothfijj «l> K Uritin* to make it .utatonlully. to jv.ry li~ h' impr.iv«m«nt and .ttornnent a model, most beautiful plactrh.- MTount it ail! tak. to cwry out [heir plana aill he over two buKlrea ■1 dollars, amt the time to be ,-en to ail the iraprovetoento. eoh»*t_oa of irraded lota, graveled atreela, Kement pavement* and curba, ^. Kewerage, electric lights and artesian ■water, is but 12 months, a remarkbly short time in which to do a work if *uch great magnitude. But we lave no doubt of anything for which ■ihese estimable gentlemen give their Konl. However, building operations Iwill not be bekl in abeyance unu. Una I foundation and preparatory work of

having a good time on the I BEACH at WILDWOOD

Casino Auditorium, where every conceivable comfort is provided. Boardwalk promenades every afternoon and evening bring out thousands in gay colors and happy mood. Dancing and theatre parties form the chief attraction of many, while others go in for bowling, skee ball and similar amusements. One of the strong attractions is the daily baseball game on the beach baseball grounds, between the boardwalk and the surf, just below the new Casino. Some of the .strongest clubs in the East participate in these games. No other resort provides so many special entertainments for its guests as Wildwood. Splendid music is furnished every afternoon and evening at the Casino Auditorium. The season is opened with an observation of Memorial Day, peculiar -to Wildwood. In memory’ of our sailor-dead flowers are strewn on the ocean and a flowerladen boat is set adrift. This custom was first originated here 26 years ago and has since been observed as an annual event. Crow ning of the May Queen with unique - folk dances is another pretty custom. Tie annual Baby Parade is a prominent feature ol every season, and the Dog Parade, L-Jd every August on the boardwalk, is the only evtfnt of its kind in this country. A special program is provided on the Fourth of Jul". The Feast of Lanterns and Carnival of Nations on the night of Labor Day is an inspiring spectacle. The hotels and boarding houses offer appointment.- and prices covering the widest conceivable range, at which those of whatsoever means may find highly satisfactory surroundings All the hotels and most of the houses oh ving board are modem throughout, with private baths, electnc lights, hot and cold water, large airy and spacious porches, providing a pleasant change and great relief from housekeeping Good food, well prepared, is the universal rule. Those w ho have automobiles will enjoy the splendid paved streets of the island and the wonderful shaded roads of the country “off shore,” connecting with all the other resorts along the South Jersey coast. Tourists will find ample garage accommodations at very moderate charges. Fully furnished cottages, bungalows and apartment* to suit any taste may be rented for the season at prices to fit any pocketUmk. whether it be a handsome residence, a smaller cottage or an apartment of 6. 4, 3 or 2 rooms. Obliging and responsible real estate agencies will gladly quote you prices on any jiarlicular kind of proj>erty you may desire to rent or buy. and help you make a satisfactory selection. You can live as reasonably and comfortably here as at home or elsewhere. A fertile farming country inland supplies our summer residents with fresh fruit* and vegetables from the farmer direct, while the abundance of fish from oiu- home waters are exceedingly cheap. Many fine stores carry Uirff e stocks of all commodities at city prieea. . - •

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