CAPE MAY COUNTY TIMES Consolldfcted wlta Ihf Sea Isle Cltj Reriew.

Published ETery Friday by The CAPE MAY COUNTY TIMES COMPANY (Incorporated) West Jersey and Landis Avenues, Sea Isle City. N. J.

proclamation

i Consider the ll Advantages

WM. A. UAFFERT, President and General Manager CUAS. O’CONNOR, Treasurer. C, F. 8CHUCK, Secretary .

Philadelphia Office: 717 Mutual Life C Building. A F. Smith. Advertising fi Represcntat n c. j J

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Subscription Pn

in Advance.

Advertising Rates Furnished uj>or

Application.

Entered in the Post Office at Sea Isle City. N. J., as second-class matter.

HANDING G. O. P. HARD JOB The way the Democratic administration has built up an expensive roternmental organisation and incurred a huge debt. Ml of which it will turn over to a Republican udnunlstralii-n next March, reminds us of the boy who put 27 eggs in a setting ben s nest. “Why. the hen can t cover all those eggs." exclaimed bis mother. "1 knew she can’t." replied the boy. "but 1 like to see her spread herself." The Republican party will have som* job when it takes over the bunch of troubles accumulaiMl by the Ib-mo-

WCODBINE.

T>‘ Firry Citizen of Sea hie City: In the interest of health, promotion of civic pride and the general good of our city I hereby set the time of Ma; 24th to May 28th for a “Cleau-Up Campaign ’’ A clear city brings favorable comment from our visitors and gives them a pleasing impression. I earnestly urge that all get the spirit of “ clean-up. paint-up aud keep it up ” to make our city a cleaner and better city in which to live. IRVING HHlH, Mayor. Dated this 12th day of May. 1920.

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Miss : JeEers.

SOUTH DENNIS. 5*ra V cDonouch. of Avalon. . w.-cl-end Wlih Mrs. Mary

Miss F. Grvauiein was a visitor at her brother’s home 111 Phil-

adelphia.

Mrs. C. H. Sbropsuire aud son mot ored to Atlanuc City last Tuesday A meeting of the local Jewish Relief Fund was called at the Borough Hail Sunday evening. Mrs. Laby and son returned to then home in Oregon last Tuesday. I. Prealou, of the Breslou ifros.. was home for the week end. Mrs. R. Finkehrtein sj«>nl a lew days a* the Levin horn* Mr. L Scorcbod. of Atlantic City, visited the town 09 Wednesday Many of our town folks ai*eiid<-d th> carnival at Court House Saturday. Mr. and Mrs Comets and bats- s|» ni the week-end with their parents here Mias 1.. Hampton, of Atlantic City, was a visitor at the ish.ops.hire tioia<-

Baturday.

Mrs. Lipman returned to her home

in Norma Tuesday, after spending a I day with her parent*, week with relatives. Mr and Mrs. C L Fidler Mr. Staller, ot Wildwood, spent sev-1 DoK-heat'-r on Tuesday oral hoars with friend* her* Matthew Jefferson spec

Mrs. Edward Loss and daughter visited relatives . „ Saturday. Mr. Lawrence I’.-erson is visiting relatives in Atlantic Cits. Hratnmel Lloyd is spending a few days in Atlantic City Mrs. Truitt returned to her home on Saturday after spending several days in Philadelphia. ! Miss Martha Meerwald and sister Mary aiv visiting in Ovcrbrook. Several of our people attended Fit Id Hay Exercises at Cape May C. H. on

Saturday

A birthday party In honor of Mr. m. Champion was held rt the home of the Misses Morton on Friday evening. Those present Were: Mr. Sara1 Morton and family of Avalon. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Champion. Miss Sara Morton and Miss Ella Morton. Miss Mary Ludlam is visiting her bi-other in Philadelphia. Miss Marguerite Meerwald spent the week-end with her mother. Mr and Mrs Jas. Eldredge and Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Nickerson went to Cape May C. H. on Saturday. Mrs. C. L. Fidler entertained Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Foote, of Wildwood,

on 'Thursday.

Mrs. Harvey Nickerson and sen vistied Miss L. Nickerson recently. Margaret Pierson spent Sun

STATE LEGISLATURE

Jtility Commission Fate Undecided. It Ik, rather, expected thal the final rutconie ot the hearing of the Public ’.'tlllty Commission uism the charges ,vr»>sented by Jers*-.. < ’ity. will he the listnlssnl of thal ImmI.v by Governor Edinris. who will then apitolnt n new inard. hut Hie eouimlsabm is yet to •resent Its defense to the charge*, and he seriate Is very relnetnnt to get may utilll this very iiniHirtunt matter in* nuehed filial diK|Hisltion. New iplMiintis-s would reottlto Ken.,ie eonIrniation, unless adjoununcnt was tiLen. and tlien they would he for ilia, id interim tertn. takir.; such chants^ might come in the next session, •re Is no chance for the Democrat* win the next senate, except |>y a

visited at

A motion picture show t.ailed "the right to happiness" was presented Saturdry evening at the Lyric Theatre. Many people from surrounding

», uiwns were pn-

with his parent*.

Several men from this town are et

ployed at Belrov.llr

our community war saddened hear of the death of Capt Morris W*

upl.e.

the

•oter

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of this institution m-ting in anyj itust matter, as compared with a relative, friend, your wife, c a business associate: continu-1 ous existence, fn-edom from dls- ■ ability, expert knowledge, liartulity, financial responsibil-; ity, ad infinitum. Consider the Cost The same for a corporate body as for on individual—fe ! w fully fixed. But remember that through our efficient admin-1-'ration many economics

Walter Scoble,inc. Millville, N. J. 7 he Leading Music House in South Jersey

Pianos, Players, Victrolas, Sonoras, Records '* No matter where you live Our service is next to your door"

sible

u decide the way wisdom

Ocean City Title and Tiust Co. OCEAN CITY, W. J.

MATTHEW J. RYAN Commission Merchant \ Planter, Wholesale Dealer and Shipper of # ! Maurice River Cove Oysters | Stilt Oysters. Ctama. Snappers, Crabe Both Phonea Dock St. Market. PhRs.

WHY SACRIFICE TIME AND MONEY? Whv siiend (tme and money for that Which docs not satisfy and 1* gone forever? Put your money where it is safe and will increase. Start an account with the First National Bank Interest Paid on Savings Fund Accounts.

j jVr cent interest paid on Sai ings Fund Accounts FIRST NATIONAL BANK

OCEAN CITY, N. J.

omisc. SOME SHIPPING FIGURES. In 1810. about JMi per cent of rhe foreign commerce of the I'niti-d Stall's carried on in American t-blp*. la 1910 less than 9 per cent of oi-r com•arried in ships bearing the stars and stripe: Because of the destruction of British ships aud tb--e of German ship*, together •mergence construction of meichant ships in the 1'nited States, neartrade was transported in American bottoms in 1919 What tie statistics will show in 1929 will depend largely upon the enterprise ■ragement 01 me governi ) to s

STRAW

Mrs.

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D. Kennin left lot Philad* Iphiu Mon- wirk . A highly esteemed form* day morning. xen.

Mr. and Mrs Straik are rejoicing over their <lrsl born baby boy Mrs. M. Zimin* iman returned re-

cently from x short stay in Pbiladel-

phia.

"OWNSEND S iNLET

ih Stiles

isited her slater. !

Miss Agnes Meerwald spent Wedesdsy night with Miss Margaret

Na.-*

Mary E Si daughter Helen .the Meadow V.

BELLEPLAIN. Are you carrying aufficlent iniur-j and anee to cover the present value of 1

your property?

IN THE PAST THREE YEARS THE VALUE OF REAL AND PER!

Mi- Myrtl- Hess, of Larkiin Farm. j&ONAL PROPERTY HAS NEARLY

Sunday with Miss Lolita Hes" | DOUBLED.

Increased \ Values

HOBDELL S

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Practical Dyer of OSTRICH FEATHERS We Solicit Your Feather Wants in all its Branches DYEING CLEANING and CURLING 154-156 N. Thirteenth St, PHILADELPHIA

Whether you are short and stout or long and lean, or whether you prefer a smooth straw

JJ j\ "T* ^ with conservative band, or rough straw with the popular colored bands, we have the hat you will look best in, and at the price you can afford to pay IF ITS MEN'S FURNISHINGS JONES HAS IT. Jones’ Men’s Shop

804 Asbury Avenue,

Next to Title and Trust Co.

Ocean City, N. J.

I Bridgeton, were at! y, ., n( j Hctti-nbaugh are Collage on Sunday. ,. nI ^ r|ta j nlnc ,|„. tormer’s sister. Mrs. On Sunua). Mr* William Box ell en- an d friend Mr. Dav:

tertaiiH-d Mr and Mrs. Andrew

and daaghler Doreihy, of Canid' -}»-iii .-uuua, -••o —

Howard Lux inn a .■'Utiduj vial- \dani*. of Millville, visited herj

tor here, moiorini ov*r from hi* h..me y r , Joseph Maso’x. on Sunday inBellniawi. Mrs. Clarence Hoff man motored «

Among the - v visitors w. I.ad kabo*. tl „ Saturday to see her sicli t aptain Arnold > :r. wife and lam- j sunl y r » j»ne Stevestin.

ily, of New tiretna. N .' \j r and Mr*. Andrew Jackson gav* tribute in ca*e of lo*i. because youi The Cramer family . •> to seTn , B j an ,. r Stiurday evening, whict- insurance may not fully protect you

here at at early date 1* summer | ,-uioyeA by the yt

months. Miss LlUabeth Bach* lur and friend.

Misa Hannah S*mon. o! i .^dx-cjMi*f Bessie Pancburn. of Millxillx

phia. Vial ted bxr pai

day.

Lewir Boas and family wtf ai ihcir cottage over the week-end Mr. Charles Bldllnrniey • 1 and frniily, of Philadelphia. sp*-nl He- week-i-nd here. Mr. and Mr*. I-esi.-r Baker and sxxr. of Camden, and Geo KappeL.Jr. were at their parent*’ home over the week

end

Thomas Foley, oi Philadelphia, visit ed hi* sister Ml: W J Shellem. or

Tuesday

Mi. and Mr* Larry *»«non »< •* 1* New York a lew day. la»l w.-* k Mr and Mrs. DeVour. ol Philiidei phia were heje oter rh* w-rkend Mr KobeH Gamble and rtother ni" •ored here on Saturday Irxim thei h.>m»- ‘n Pbiladelphu Mr. Edntund Countis* J: and l-a» ren*-» Maltmirn ar* stopping tt.i Camden toh'l House lor the aumme

MMon

Mr and Mt: Wm. Werner were >uti

day vuitors he,*

sp*-nr the

rt-V-end 1 s. Mr- a

Have you increased your Insurance A by r-n amount that v*ill correspond! y with the advance in replacement value' -

of your property?

Have you considered how much money you might be obliged to tribute in case of loss, because insurance may not fully protec under present value conditions? It Is a good business foresight to discuss these points with your Broker

or Agent

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In looking about for a banking Institution to receive your money, you want to And one that Is safe, convenlent and accommodating. We wsnt you to consider this old established Institution along these lines and cordially Invite you to call on us and open an account. 3 PER CENT. INTEREST PAID ON SAVINGS ACCOUNTS

Security Trust Company, CAPE HAY CITY, N. J.

K O Camp ha* iw: ■d a Ford. ** Kdna Pet til spent tl with hx-r parert*. Mr. 1

t> IVitit.

ludward Goff and children, of |

M. M. SOFRONEY Real Estate and Insurance SEA ISLE CITY, N. J.

can City, at*- ' - and Mr* C. F Mr* Martha <

•PLENTY OF SUGAR

New Series of Shares

Now r Open

: Sc- Isle Gty B. & L Association

AUTO PARTS! AUTOMOBILES! Parts arid Accessories rot: xs\ MAKE or avtohoi ills At Lowest Prices Top Notch Prices Carlisle Auto Parts Co.

Mr. 1

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Fare-. Will Sam Gr*

and William Countiss »•

vtsnor* here.

Harry Countia*. Jr v In Phtiadc-lph.* on MoatU:

unrig hi* > nrlv w a*e 1 l>ecor*tii

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General in our bs*!*’r 1 and Pi inter ILLi it 01 FRESH SUPPLY FLOWERS and grasi Drag Co.—ads.

Vincent Assaianle PRACTICAL SHOEMAKER j i Old Shoes M&de New Repair Work My Specialty ! Vt ALIA ST. SEA ISLE CITY, N. J.

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Whatever You heed

FOR HOME HOUSE OR - - SELF - -

We Can Supply It

CLARENCE PFEIFFER (■eneral Merchandise SEA ISLE CITY, N. J.

PAINT DEVOE PAINT