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CAPE HAY COUNTY TOOBS, SEA ISLE CITY, N. J.

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A CAPE MAY COUNTY BOY’S ACHIEVEMENT

E. O. HOWELL, JR., OF AVALON, PROMOTED IN RAPID SUCCESSION FROM LIEUTENANT TO MAJOR; STrt-L IN FRANCE, AFTER MANY HAIR-BREADTH ESCAPES IN ENGAGEMENTS; POPULAR CAPE MAY COUNTY MAN, AND FORMER HEAD OF THE DEMOCRATIC

COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

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It la alwa>s a pleasure to call attention to the meritorious achlerementa of eitlieng of Cape May County, and we take pleasure In not onlv presenting a reproduction of a photograph of Captain E. O. Howell. Jr., of Avalon, taken Just before he left for “Over Seas", but to make mention of what this Cape May Countlan has done for his country In the unpleasant and unhappy war experience through which It has but recently passed. According to the reports that come to us It Is suted that Mr. Howell in the early part of 1917. believing that the United States was likely to into trouble with Germany and that men of his age would be needed in the Government service, began military drilling at one of the Philadelphia armories and at the same time took up a study of the manual of arms of the United States Army and eertaln educational branches which he had in part gathered during his course in Princeton University. But a short time before the War Department terminated local examina tions for Officers’ ranks, the subject of our sketch passed the first examination and was given a Second Lieutenant's commission. He was ordered to

The Captain with his Corporal shot the horses, thus stopping its progress. The rest of the platoon was giving attention to the skirmish line of Gersoldlers running before the artillery. when a hidden machine gun on their right opened a terrible fire. This was followed with a trench mortar storming them from the left. In a few minutes 16 of the platoon of 25 were either killed or wounded and the situation was proving most desperate. The balance of the Company was not away, and the Corporal was sent back through the under-brush to gel help, the Captain with his other eight men holding out until help came, when the machine guns were cleared up and the Company advanced. During these four days' dash a bullet passed through leather bag that Captain Howell carried on his left hip and his shoe was torn with shrapnel and also his trousers and yet he escaped without scratch. On Arponne Front. The Division saw service further in the Argonne Forest, then at Grand Pre and ML Falcolm and finally on November 2nd helped to carry out a > mar.d of General Foch, the substance

Major e. o. iiowell. Jr.

™ W V. .irenH the First 01 which is more completely given by FL Meyer. . , Colonel Gordon, commanding the Uegi-

Officers' Training Camp, and reported

for service on May 16th, 1917. Notwithstanding the experience at FL Meyer was an entirely new one to him he gave atrict attention to business and completed the course at FL Meyer, receiving in August a Captain's commission. He was then ordered to Camp Lee, Va.. and on August 29th took up the work assigned him in helping to oiganlxe and prepare the 32tilh Infantry of the 80th,Division. He was placed in command of "li" Company, and received as Its recruits selected men trom western Pennsylvania, most of them coming from Allegheny County and Pittsburgh. Some of these men did not know their left baud trom then right and could net understand a command when given, hut by patience and perseverance the Company was luvugbl to such a degree oi prollrl — > that in regimen ml iospec Hon and drill while In Uaining camps in Frame it was frufuently gl' honor place in the KegimenL After a winter of hard work at Camp Lee, the 32uih Infantry embarked lor -Over Seas" about May 19th. 1918. and reached SL Nasal re, France, on May 81aL After two months If EngUah Uaining camps the division saw a service with the Uritiah tiuopa on Flanders front in northern Kiame August It was ordered Into Italy, but when reaching Dijon the order 1 countermanded and it was sent Tool, tuence into the St. Mthirl Salient drive. During this time Captain Howell had been advanced fiorn the lowesi Captain in the lieglmeni to that ol Hanking or No. 1 Captain. After the SL Mihiel Salient drive the both Division ssw aei vice along the Meuse Hive: and then In (he Argonne Forest.

Went Over Th« Top.

On the morning of September 26th. after a seven mile march during tin previous night, the second battalion ol the Kegiintul was sent "over the top" and Into the Argonne Forest to help dear up a country which some have said the French thought could not be taken. In the four days’ drive which followed, “H” Company lost fiom Us 226 men. 61 killed and wounded, bui brought back 17’< German prisoners, six guns, five u.mh mortars, ten machine guns, braid*- s great quantity of war material and left more dead Getmans on tbs field than it captured. In this angagsmvnt Captain Howell with a platoon ol 24 tm-n while lorcing their way through the woods. Were attacked

the American artillery and at dawn the following morning the battalion went forward, sweeping away all resistance and breaking the German line in and beyend the woods. About noon an order was received to “open up” and let fresh troops which were then arriving press on In pursuit of the fleeing Germans, because a pursuit It had then become, the line having been broken and the Third Battalion having done Its part completely. Made Major. Because of his meritorious action In this engagement. Captain Howell recommended for promotion on the 5th of November, but as the Armistice signed on the 11th of November and all promotions terminated at that time, this honestly earned rank was conferred until after the ban promotions had been lifted by the Secretary of War, the Captain waa given the gold leaf and pieced In cornu >e same Third Battalion the latter part of February. We have gathered these facts from Various sources, and the story as given here Is not one that the subject of the sketch has prepared; In fact, we have not even consulted him regarding 1L but have secured this informatlcn from his father a resident of Cape May County who has put the facts together from short notations In letters from hls son and from public statements that have appeared In various papers regarding the 80th Division's achieve-' ments. We believe that when a son of Cape May County steps out from civil life serve his country, as our friend, E. O. He well, Jr., did. his friends at home should know what his sacrifice ot business and home comforts have accomplished not only for the country, but for the county from which he went because It is an honor to any county have its citizens prove themselves worthy of the trust confided In them.

BIG ADVANCE IN

COUNIYWOMEN’S CLUB

| three. By a singular coincidence, or H * rbor - organized in 1916. 1U name

COUNTY BOASTS OF SEVERAL ACTIVE AND PROGRESSIVE WOMEN'S ORGANIZATIONS, TWO OF WHICH OWN AND OPERATE THEIR OWN BUILDING; MOVEMENT IS SPREADING IN THIS DISTRICT, AND SOON EVERY CITY IN THE COUNTY WILL

HAVE ITS CLUB.

because Cape May County Is by Its location, committed to an ihtareit In Civics, each one of the Cape May I County clubs Is a Civic Club. Beginning at the most southern, Wildwood, we find a club of fifty members organized in 1912. U meets on first Wednesdays of each month, from June to September Inclusive, holds Its annual meeting In August, and Is active-

ly Interested in Civics.

During the winter the Home Department has meetings for the resident members. The Club bouse has been used as a Hostess House this winter. The Civic Club of Sea Isle City owns Ha club house, centrally located on the Boardwalk, leasing the land from the Pennsylvania R. R. A matron Is in attendance throughout the season. There is a cool bryexy reception room, dressing rooms for women and children free of expense, and a private rest room, where for a nominal fee per hour, one may have exclusive use of a room tor resting or dressing. There la a cosy apartment for the matron. Running expenses are met by aperies of card parties during the season. A Matinee each week for the ladles and an evening party to enable

In March. '89, thirty years ago last monthrSoroeis, of New York City, one of the oldest Women's Clubs In the world, celebrated the twenty-first anniversary of ita organization by Inviting to ita “Freedom Party" the president and one delegate from every Wo-

man's Club it could learn of.

At this meeting the plan of a General Federation of Women's Clubs was broached. Under the auspices of Sorosis. mother of Clubs, the organization

was effected the next spring. 1890. and i < he men U> enjoy the pleasant pastime, named The General Federation of Wo- Tbe large, airy card room with loggia men's Clubs. It is confined to no one | opening seaward is in frequent decountry. Charlotte Emerson Brown. 1 mand for private parries. The Sea of East Orange. New Jersey, was |i S ; Hie Club is the envy of its sister clubs.

OCEAN CITY TITLE A TRUST CO. MAKING RAPID STRIDES AHEAD

first president.

State Federation followed apace Maine led. followed by Iowa. New Jersey federated Its clubs In 1894. It has today a membership of 20.000. County federation was spoken of for New Jersey, but Instead it was decided to group the clubs along the lines

of the political districts.

Cape May County is therefore grouped with Atlantic. Burlington and Cumberland Counties. This District Is in charge of- Mrs. Reuben F. Co try. of Riverton, who bears the title of VicePresident of the Second District, which makes her a member of the State Executive Board. Last week Mrs. Corey was guest of honor of the Civic Club of Stone Harbor, meeting In Wyncote. Pa., the winter home of the ex-prebident, Mrs. George Freshen, who Is now recording ser ro-

tary.

There are twenty-four culbs In the Second District. nufiTberiLg 1500 members. Cumberland leads with nine,

meut, in a letter written by him Mrs. Emory, the widow of Major G. H. IL Emory, who commanded the Third Battalion of the 320th infantry on No-

vember JoL The writer aays:

'To give you an idea of the importance of the position Major Emory held In being in command of this g&ul'ing battalion in this advance. 1 will tell you what Major-Oenersi Sturgis, who is in command of this Dlvlsnow, told all of the regiment-U commanders yesterday. Shortly before this advance waa decided upon.

General Foch aent (or General

lug and told him that he considered the ground from SL George to SL Juin the vital spot of the whole ad•auce, and that if the putt could be made through there the war would perhaps be over In a lew days, surely before winter. He loid General Pershing that he wanted him to put troops In this sector Ural would go through. The 32uih and 319th were given this piece ol ground • • •. It was decided that we should make the big attack in the early morning of the first of

November. Toe 16Ulh Brigade

make the attack for the Division, the L.9ih Brigade remaining in reserve. The 3:uth and 319lh Regiments attacked side by aide, and the 32Vth had Major Emory's Battalion In the front Hue, and »e bad a particularly hard place to take Just at the start

the artillery barrage lifted.

We were held up at the start by very heavy shell Ore- and machine fire*, and I Major Emory went out to hls advanced l 1 1P

Hue. to lead hi. battalion lu person.! The Directors of the Company, all and while organizing hls battalion for of whom are prominent business men the advance, was Instauriy killed by a! of Ocean City and the County, corn-

machine gun bulleL"

Upon the death of Major Emory. Captain Ho a ell was ordered to take command of the Third Battalion. Owing to "H" Company being lu the

mand the confidence o' the public and, ! under their guidance, careful and Ub- | cral administration of the bank’s 1 fairs Is assured- The list follows: 1 Clayton Haines Brick, W. K Mass*

The Ocean City Title A Trust Company opened for business July 5, 1910, and in a very short time took a mcnd'ng place in the financial, affairs of the County. That there was need

for the varied services that the Com- _ ,,

pary renders, was evident from the B , u ? lnp “" 18 a cloB * 8ecoDd - hav ‘“g beginning and consequently the Insti-j elght ’ AU “ nUc four Cape May

tution enjoyed a rapid growth. In addition to an unusually well equipped banking department, the title department was established under the direction of the Vice-PresidenL Leslie 8. Ludlam. one of the best known men in the County and conlsdered the final au tbority cn matters relating to Cape

May County titles.

Examination of the balance abeet as of September 12, 1918, will reveal deposits of 3840.04L26, and capital, surplus and undivided profits of $164,756 - 77. Thus, it will be seen that the people of Ocean City and the rest of the County have placed their stamp of approval on the policies of the Institution, which have always been as liberal as was consistent with good bank-

ing principles.

The President of the Ocean City Title A Trust Company la Mr. William E. Massey, who Is prominent In real estate. Insurance,' banking and public utilities circles, not only in this County, but In all the southern sec-

tion of the State.

Mr. Henry D. Moore, capitalist and one of Ocean City's best friends, and Mr. Leslie S. Ludlam. of Cape May Court House, expert title examiner and leading financier, are the VicePresidents of the Institution. Mr. Russell H. Nulty, the present Assistant Secretary and Treasurer, Is In active charge of the Company's

flee.

Mr. Clinton B. Price, the Assistant Title Officer, Is well known In Cape May County, and la fast becoming known as a very able and careful title man and be In In active charge of the

Title Department's office.

Mr. J. Flihiun Tatem. a leading At-

Philadelpbla. Is solicitor for

the Company.

The membership is largely made up from the summer population. During the winter the doors are closed. STONE HARBOR. The Civic Club of Stone Harbor was organized In 1913, federated In 1917, has twenty-five members and Is actively interested In Woman Suffrage. Parliamentary Law and anything that pertains to the Interest of Stone Harbor. It has planted trees, encouraged beautifying private grounds, carried on a sanitary campaign of cooperation with householders, In fly and mosquito extermination. It holds meetings regularly, first, second and fourth Wednesdays during the season, and in the winter on second Wednesdays. It has no club house, but has hopes of emulating Its sister clubs in Wildwood and Sea Isle, by erecting at least a pavillion and rest room for women and cbil-

Olher Clubs.

There are other clubs in the county which are not In the Federation, notably the Flotsam and Jetsam of Stone

has provoked no little discussion. Not many of the members had ever met until thrown upon the sands of Stone Harbor by the ride ot cottage living— for atudy it took the news brought by the great tides of the dally paper.. Roll call responses were current events, each lollowed at once by discussion. "No dues, no duties, no eata” was the slogan, but after the war the ban bus been lilted and two things ul&y now be served. Tea and waters or ices and little cakes, but only two. Meetings are held every Thursday alternoon. Once a year the children ot the club members furnish the program and once a year there is a grand picnic

and social gathering. WOMAN SUFFRAGE.

Cape May County has been strong for Woman Suffrage, not the Militant variety, but the Lucy Stone and Susan a. Anthony kind, f he Leagues at Wildwood, Ocean Crey. Court House and Stone Harbor have actively supplemented the efforts of the state presIdenL Mrs. FelkerL Sea Isle City's League Is not active new, but there is a good deal ot InteresL A canvass of the coast towns from Corson's Inlet to Hereford Is In progress and It is likely that Avalon and Stone Harbor will each have Us own league before winMrs. J. Thompson Baker, of Wildwood, Is on the State executive committee. Mrs. Latimer Baker, of Wildwood. Is the County Chairman.

WIMODAUSIS.

No story of Cape May County clubs would be complete without mention of the newest club of the County, which bears the name Wlmodausis. It is an Indian name but typifies the membership. It Is a very Informal little club, recently organized In Sea Isle City by a lew congenial spirlta brought together by a mutual love of literature. Monday evening of each week is devoted to this feast of reason and flow of soul with no “ice cream attachment”. as one member put IL The rules are few, meet and adourn promptly, no refreshments, no papers, ’ Duties assigned cheerfully assumed.'' A ’’Book Party" la to be given In the near future; a "Chestnut Party”, when each member gave a sketch or poem from rome ancient source, and a Mark Twain evening have been recent

events.

ETTA HALEY OSGOOD.

<J We will give you an income when your earning ability ceases through

old age or total disability.

CJ We will give your wife an income

when you die.

Stnd for information to

ALFRED C. WALKER

420 Giurantec Trust Building

Atlantic City, N. J.

Life Inturance in Any Form

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Tuckahoe National Bank

Tucluthoe, N. J.

. WEATHERBY, i’reMident.

,.-<ond battalion which at that um^Wuv H. Campbell. Henry D. Mooi »»» xupuprtmg the Third, consequ-ui | Robert Carson. Cburtae H. Powell. J |> aoun- distance hack, someume elape-JM. Chester. Jam*-' 1 G. Scull, AUen

.^1 between the death ot Majol Emorv eon. William D Shortetd. E. V.

and the arris ing at the front «»n the | ■•ou, William F. Shilver, R. W. Edpart of Captain Howell—enough Uoi*- wards. John C. Steelman. Harry Head

amount of dlaorgan ley. J Fithlan Tatem. Robert J Ka)

izallon anions the rioops which had in I R Howard Thorn, larslir 8. Ludlaui.

)oat th* direction of their Otis M Townaeud. Charles P. Vans

objective. Ke-organlxatiou waa quick man.

ly effected, notwlthatabdiug the ram j The Ocean City Title and Trust ot German ahelia and bullets, and turn Company maintains a trust depsii ing toward the objective to which the) m.-nt and In this capacity, acta as r\ were to r>. Captain HowsU lad the scutur. admlnlstiatc-r. guardian and battalion lurward until compelled to fiscal agenL U be Hi* vary wall equip halt on account of darki»-«a They pod to handle ‘rust business Mr. Lee had reached it aBtall piece of woods He 8. laid lam Is also In charge of this

bZ • ouap—j of trarman artlUsry. Ttui waa shafiad during Gta night by|<

E. C. SMITH. Vic* Prmidcnt. E. S. STEWART. Vice President.

S. M. f'hnmpiun M. P. <*odfrey

K. K. Mesa E. L. Rice

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Directore E. S. Stewart JttM. Smith K. C. Smith E. L. Tomlin

E. L. RICE. CaHhier. J. S. SMITH. AsaiMtant Cashier,

B. B. Weatherby 11. A. Weatharhy K. C. Young