CONSOLIDATED WITH THE SEA ISLE CITY REVIEW. FEBRUARY 181i

SFA ISLE CITY, CAPE MAY COUNTY, N. J., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, iq 2 i

5 Cents a copy

-ETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS 'Wen. kiddles. Sent* a*u Win soon or here areln. Only >4 mere dara! The good old fellow must be rat«b*r baa; no wad*)* In hla big wortudiop on the North Pole, getting atnua ( ecglne* end horeea. and dolls and

What do you want tbl* year? And what would you like little brother and slater to haref Tell Santa Claus In a letter, and send It to the TIMES. Beginning next W'-ek we will publish these let- : lenr and then send them 'em along a the Norm Pole exprr sa to Santa'a cat offer Bo sure to sign your letter, and tel! how old yen are. And If you t wtite. tell daddy or mother to write what you tell them. • Address. Santa Claus, in care of 28. r*a Isle City.

TIMES. I

u Albert Cooper and Mias C-ertrude e the week-end guests of Mrs. y Coffin and her mother. Coop-

Mrs. 1

,T Tuesday »

Mrs. 1

teaching. '

Robert T. Stevens en'ertainod at laitheran Tea. or. Tuesday. Mrs Pfeiffer wiP entertalr. next

at the BeDerue Hotel.

Halleran and her children passed Thanksgiving recces at Salem and Weodatown. going on to Philadelphia for

the Christmas sights.

Harry Goldsmith, of Philadelphia, and c E 8. Inspector of Fish Pounds Dennis ton of Newcastle, were registered at the

Hold.

r. and Mrs. Charles N. Hoad!ey. of N. Y.. arrived last week and « in S~a Isle City for the winter, hare leas* J one of the new Peter-

apartments.

Margaret Miller’s ten weeks of

which precedes her graduation,

the State Normal Is being done at

Ocean City High School,

last week.

Mrs. George 8trr cbmuller. who Is Halting her sister. Mrs. George Roesch. at Atlantic City, and her son. George, motored to Sea Isle to call on friends emoog whom weie Mr. and Mr*. George Eewls S. Chester went to Philadelphia 1 on the Wednesday With him went Lewis. Jrd. who has been paying an extended Halt to his grand-

parents.

M. M. Softener and Robert T. Stevens returned Wednesday morning from era! days in Philadelphia, during which time they attended the Now Jersey-New York night of the Tall Cedars, an occasion long to Mrs. Matthew Jefferson psaaed week-end with her parents. Ex-SI and Mrs. Thomas Lnrllam. Ludlam Jeff error, and Thomas Ludlara. grd. who came down for ThanksglHm wCth the', grandparents, went back with Mrs. Jefferson. Mrs. Roland Lake, of PloaaantvUle. came over to Sea Isle City Wednesday to visit ner mother. Mr* Harriet Adams, who is critically ill at the home of her daughter. Mrs. H. A. Endlcott. Mrs. Ell wood Adam* of Pleaaan'-tile, accompanied her. The Civic C.ub card party will be held at the home of Mr* Mary S. Brock* on Friday evening of next week. The regular bi-weekly play was held at the home of Mr* James A. Twohey. last Friday. Although the day following Thanksgiving. the attendance was gratifying. The Gleaners Club was delightfully tertalned at its last meeting by Miss Edith Haile-han. at the home of her I enta Mr. and Mrs. John Halleran. Minerva street. Them were gar music, and refreshments. The meeting this evening will be with Bobby- Barbour, at the home of his parent* Mr. and Ml* William Ba.-boiT. or. Land)a avenue. Mr* Mary S. Brooks entertained the Hoard of the Clrte Glut of which she U financial Secretary, on Wednesday, at her apartment In Atlantic City. From Sea Isle dt;. there were Mrs. James A. Twobey. Mrs. J. C. Gallen. and Mrs. Bober' T. Btc-ena. From Philadelphia canx Mr* J. J. Kagan. Mrs. L. J. Downey. Mrs. Thomas Nock and Miss Catherine Quinn. Business, a luncheon and cards

WATER COMPANY BIDS FOR SSSJIOO BOND ISSUE The entire issue of 115.000 City . Sea Isle City Water Bonds was av«rded to lea Isle City Water Company, at the meeting of the City Commlssioi era on ' read ay. The amount bid was 155,001. which was accepted. The City Commissioners hope to close the deal with the Water Company early

plant Is (55.Z50. and the Water Company

Settlement was made on Thursday for the Eire trie Light Plant. The amount due the company was >57.500. less back taxes and interest due to the City, which were deducted at the time of settlement.

With the ousting of nine of the fourteen members of the County Board of Chosen Freeholders by the courts recentquestion arose as to the legs'. O’ of municipalities appointing new men to fill the unexpired terms of those- ousted. This question was settled this wi by County Counsel Palmer Way, a City Solicitor Boswell of Ocean City. Both attorneys hold that municipalities a right to appoint F reeholders to act during the coming year or until the Small Board Is elected. Official notification to all iru vlclpaltties i which viu--ncies occur was mailed out this week

Automobile licenses will be issued again ils year In Sea Isle City, at a time soon to be announced. Up until last year, local autoluts were compelled to travel i Ocean City oi Court House for their ir license* STRATHMERC SIFTINGS The Re.'dlng train could not •'make a landing ' at Corson's Inlet on Monday. after waiting for - quarter Mr. and Mrs. BarretL of Philadelphia, came down Sunday to see how badly recent fire damaged their home. Thanks u> the prompt action of Charles Miller, the damage was shgat. It was thought a spark from the open fire or t overheated chimney was the cause. Mr. and Mr* Earl V*a*.dlngton have clo>ed their home here and arc pleasantly established at the Eustace cottage. Sea le City. Mr. end Mr* H. A. Wittkamp were the guests of Dr. and Mrs. Graves, of Phi ladel phi* for a few days the past week. Mr*. Lump and her son Ha*Ty McSheoy ere in Philadelphia on Sunday. Mr* Frank DeYault haa.returned from a few day s In Bridgeton with her mother. Mrs. McCullough and three children, have been pc;lug a visit to Mrs. McCullough’s mother, in Philadelphia. Mr. West cot t. of Philadelphia, was the guest on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mr. and Mrs. James Kister of Mr. and Mrs. William Carruthcrs for the

CHAMBER REIS BEHIND CAPE MAY FERRY

WILDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM CROWDED AT MEETING OF THE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTMEMBERSHIP OF ORGANIZATION WILL BE EXTENDED TO ENTIRE COUNTY

The Cape May County Chamber of Commerce win again get hack uf the Cape May to Lewes, Delaware, ferry project a resolution urging the Legislative Committee to get to work on a reenactment of the Ferry law being unanimously passed on Wednesday night, when the Chamber met at Wildwood. The meeting was by far the biggest in numbers attending, that has ever been held by the county organization, fully four hundred person* men and women. taking every available seat In the High School Auditorium, there the meeting was held. Resolutions were passed urging the Readier Railroad Company to clean up its station at Winslow Function, where many Cape May County folk m-ist transfer. and a ski x that the Company provide suitable sheds for protection against very complete report was made - Gilbert S. Smith, chairman of the Transportation Committee, of the success of his Commlitee. in securing the JSfl trip ticket to Phila lelph's. which good for six months. He also reported his committee was now working with the railroads on a plan for a SO and a 100 trip ticket, good for six months. Hitherto th- only form cf commutation ticket its the usual monthly ticket. An amendment was adopted to the bylaw# which will throw open to the • ntire county, membership in the Chamber, fnder this amendment any one recommended by a member may Join the 3er. as an Associate, with full privet the Camber in the way of taking port in discussions and even making motions, and only the power of voting denied This voting power win remain as new, with the organizations which mpoe- the Ch-mber main body. Chamber Greeted by Mayor The Chamber was greeted by Mayor Coartrigh*. Smith, of Wildwood, who the possibilities for the devHf Cold Spring Harbor, likening it ag a commercial possibility with the port of New York and Philadelphia. H. Foster Gordin, the newly elected President of the Wilawood Board of Trade, responded to a vail from President Luther C. Ogden, with a next s^drei the heed for national advertising of Cape Max County. "Cape May County has a* much to sell the public In the way ol pleasure, health snd recreation as th* Packard Motor Company has. and should aively." said Mr. Chamber to Wildwood and .spoke of the loyalty of hi> resort to the County, of which it was s

The meeting was proceeded by a highly creditable entertainment by the High and Grammar School children. including

THANKS The PleaaantviUe Press has watched carefully the progress of Southern Jersey newspaper* And while it has been very marked in several instances, perhaps none have made greater steps forward than the Cape May County Time* at Sea lahCity. With Editor William A. Haffert at the helm, the Improvements In the publication have been gradual but very notable. Today they hare a plant modern In every detail, and a paying business that has been built upon merit. We congratulate Editor Haffert upon hi* success, and wish for him that the thlrty-aeventh year upon which the paper Is Just entering may be the most prosperous of Its existence.—From the PleosantriUe Pres* November ZCth. 1S21.

The annual Inspection tour of Uic New Jersey Public Utility Commission of the property of the railroads was made In Cape May county this week, the special train bearing members of the Commission and railroad officials going through Sen Isle City and down the Avalon branch on Thursday.

>70.000.00

CITY OF SEA ISLE CITY NEW JERSEY ELECTRIC 1GHV BONDS Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Commissioners of Sea Isle City. New Jersey, c

A public hearing will be held a' the West Jersey cottage. Corson's Inlet, at 11:00 A. M.. or Wednesday. December 7th. 1811, to consider the advisability of recommending for approval by th rotary of War. the application of th* it** of Chosexi Freeholder* of Cape Mav County. N. J.. for authority to permanently close to navigation the draw in the ity highway bridge crossing main thoroughfare at Corson's InleL persons ipt'rested are invited to be present at the hearing and present their i. For accuracy of record, all important facts and arguments should be presented in writing, but oral evidenc

automobile belonging to Charles Sack, of Ocean City, ran into a freight train, which was standing at the Ocean View depot early Thursday morning of week. The machine was badlysmashed and John Hockey, a passenger, as painfully Injured. John Bate* of Ocean City, who was driving the car. got off without a scratch. Hockey was taken to Ocean City for treatment on the freight train w caused -his injury.

Surrounded by her family at the home ©* her son. George, in Philadelphia, Mrs. Caroline Cronetker celebrated her seventieth ■Wrthday. Sunday Nov. It. Many beautiful „tft* were in evidence, and the rooms were filled wltn flowers. The guests were Gustav aud Mis* Tillle Cronecker. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cronecker. Mr. and Mr* Crrencc Pfeiffer and children. and Mr. and Mr* Geor.e Cronecker.. Mr* Cronecker. Gustav and Mias TUUe are preparing for an ezlended trip to the Hawaiian Island* including a tour of the Panama Canal and the West Indies. They expect to be away for three

surence of v Prosperity

DECEMBER CLEARANCE SALE!

Our Entire Stock of

FIRS!

THE DEMANDS OF OUR PEOPLE FOR | IRON AND STEEL. FOODSTUFFS AND V«LOTHINu. ARE SUFFICIENT TO IN-

SUP.E CONTINUED PROSPEHITY.

j **WHEN YOU WANT A BANKING CON. gSpECTION THAT GIVES PERSONAL ; BARE TO EACH TRANSACTION. OPEN Vjk CHECKING ACCOUNT WITH THE

, PlRST NATIONAL BANK.

it paid on Savings Fund Accounts -NATIONAL BANK

OCEAN CITY, N. J

Ladies’ and

Gentlemen’s

Furnishings

to be sold at cost and less, to clear our

shelves before inventory is taken

i This is Your Chance--Don’t Miss It JOSEPH COLLER Washington Ave. Woodbine

The City Commiaalocera. at the r lar meeting on W*dne*day. by resolution appointed Walter Pfeiffer as the Freeholder from the Second Ward, to fill the unexpired term of Freeholder Theodore DeBow. Mr. Pfeiffer will take hli it when the Board meet* next Tuesday NEW OFFICERS FOR GRANGE

South Seaville Grange. No. Hi. hav* elected the following offlver* for the yeai 18ZJ: Master R. W. Rosenbaum: Over-

West cot t : Lecturer. Mr*

Lizzie Westoott: Steward. John Schransande: Asaistant St-ward. Ralph Ev Chaplain. Mr* Mary Heaton: Secretary.

DECEMBER 14. 1921

-t 2:00 o'clock In the rfternoon * Coir miiwtomT * _ Chamber* _ City Hal!.

I the

Sea Isle City. New Jersey, for the pureha*e of Electric Light Bonds of the authorized amount of >70 000.00. The bond* to be dated June 1. 1921. and to of the denomination of >500.00 each I shall msture >2.500.00 each year on --.ie 1. 1922 to 1941 Inclusive. Said bands to bear interest at the rate of six per centum per annum, payable semiannually on June 1st. and December lat.

' e.-.'-h year.

’rtndpol and interest to lie payable lawful money '>f the United States of America. The bonds will be coupon bond* with the privilege of registration as to the principal only or as to both principal and interest. No more lionds of said insue will lie sold than will produce a sum •■qua! to the authorized amount -* —ah issue at

hnn >1.000.

— — obtained a1* >70.000.00. Unless all bids are rejected aaid bonds will be sold to the bidder or bidders complying with the terms of Ktlo and offering to pay not leas "" n the amount necessary to be raised 1 to take therefor the least amount bonds offered for sale commencing with the first maturity. That ,lf two or more bidders offer to take the same amount of such lionds then to the bidder or bidder* off*-- g to pay therefor the highest additional price. The purchaser must pay accrued interest at the rate set forth in said bonds from the date of the bonds to the dote of purchas- price. All bids ate to bo accompanied by certified check payable to the City Treasurer of Hen Isle City. New Jersey, and drawn an incorporated bank or trust comfor two per centum (195) of the it of the bonds bid. Checks of will lie returned u

—. the successful bidder's check wi'J be retained to be applied in part payment f — - - - - - the City of S~ of the Mddet of said bid. Proposals to be addressed to the Boa*** of Commissioner* City Hall. Sea I* City. Ne r Jersey, and inclosed in seafea envelope marked on the outside "Bids for Electric Light Bonds." The successful bidder will lie furnished with the opinion of Messrs. Caldwell and Raymond, of New York City, that the [Kinds are binding and legal obligations of the City of Sea Isle City. The s'-*- * ' •- and anj — of this notice will be rejected. By order of the Board of Commissioners of Sea Isle City. New Jersey.

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GAS LIGHT BONDS

Mr* Olive McAllister: Gate Kreper. Paul Devs; Cere**. Mr* Frances Swain: Po-

Mr* Ella Godfrey: Flora. Wilh.

Powell: Lady

Kslda Heaton: Treasurer. Maud H< FLOWERS STILL ARE BLOOMING

Beating on

Dashing on the pane. It fills the thirsty fountain* The welcome Autumn rain. This is the month the day* begin to

lengthen.

French Marguerite in the garden of Luongo has the belief It is April, half dozen roses on the trellis at the home of K. E. Arnett and a lawn ■tarred with dandelion gold'' eaatbllah i record for December first.

Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Commissioners of Sea Isle

City. New Jersey, on DECEMBER 14. 1921

at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon at the ■tant Steward. Commissioner's Chamber* City* Hail.

Sea lain City, New Jersey, for the purchase of Gas Light Bonds of the authorized amount of >20.000.00. The bond* to lie dated June 1. 1921. and to be of the denomination of >1.000.00 each and shall mature >1.000.00 each year on June 1. 1923 to 1942 Inclusive. Said bonds to bear interest st the rate of six per centum per annum, payable semiannually on June 1st. and December 1st.

PERSONAL Ludlam Grace, the young grandson of Mrs. Theresa Speer, was so badly cut. In falling on a projecting pipe on the lot behind the Civic Club, while p'-aying football, that twelve stitches were token by Dr. Way to close the wound is his leg. He was so mini, improved on Tuesday that he was able to go to his home in Millville. The meeting of the Ladies' Tea. of the M. E. Church, at the borne of Judge and Mrs. A. S. Steelman, was the largely attended of the year. Mrs. 1mm Kandic assisted. The refreahi included Mrs. Steelman s specialty, delicious meringue pie. and a pudding that could not be excelled for lightness. The next meeting will be on Wednesday. December 7th. at the home of Mrs. John Halleran. ard will take the form of a Japanese Tea. No one will be admltt"d who I* not wearing a kimono, with hair a la "Seed of the Sun.” NOTICE

. ach yea..

Principal and interest to be payable In lawful money of the United States of America The bonds will be coupon bonds with the privilege of registration as to the principal only or as to both principal and interest. No more bonds of said issue will be sold than will produce a sum equal to the authorised amount of such Issue and the additional sum of Iras than >1.000.90. The sum required to be obtained at the sale of said bonds is >20.000.90. Unless all bids are rejected said bonds will be sold to the bidder or bidders complying with the terms of sale and offering to pay not leas than the amount necessary to be raised and to take therefor the least amount of bonds offered for sale commencing with the first maturity. That if two or more bidders offer to take the same amount of such bonds then to the bidder or bidders offering to pay therefor the highest additional price. The purchaser must pay accrued Interest at the rate set forth in raid bonds from the date of the tionds to the date of purchase price- All bids are to be accompanied by certified check payable to the City Treasurer of Sea Isle CKy. New Jersey, and drawn

pony for taro per centum (2%) of the amount of the bonds bid. Checks of unsuccessful bidders will be returned up***i the award of the bonds and no interest will be allowed upon any check of any bidder and the successful bidder's check will be retained to be applied In port payment for the bonds or to secure the City of Bea Isle City from ’.he failure of the bidder to comply with the terms

of said bid.

Proposals to be addressed to the Board of Oommlssloner* City Hall Bea isle City. New Jersey, and Inclosed in sealed envelop** marked on the outside "Bids for Gas Light Bonds ” The successful bidder will be furnished with the opinion of Messrs. Caldwell and Raymond, of New York City, that the bonds are binding and legal obligations of the City of Sea Isle City.

and any b

Because of the crowded condition of our

columns this week, all County Correa-

por.denc* has been omitted. This will _ be published next week, tooether with | ere of Sea IMe city ; New

the correaponden* e of the current

Editor.

._ reject all bids

— ipiying with the terms

of this notice win be rejected.

By order of the Board of Commissioa-

-k of s*-* lain Citv. New Jersey.

JOHN L MAHER. City CTerk. Dated November 30. 1921.

12-2-21-S41pf>15.92

Just the thing to take off the chill theat

frosty days; our wood la dry ai lengths; delivered to your horn

BURN

WOOD! $ 12.00 A CORD Order Your Coal Now Before Prices Advance SAME PRICES AS BEFORE SOFT COAL. »«JC PER TON Michael A. Luongo Co. Sea Isle City