Cape May County Times

CONSOLIDATED WITH THE SEA lltE CITY REVIEW, FEBRUARY, 1818

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BLK ISLE r jy, (JAPE MAY GOU1TY, N. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1922

Fire Cents a Cop;—$1.50 a Year

HIBKNIES OFIffimiHEII

OP A CHARACTER;

CAPE MAY COUNTY CHAMBER MEETS NEXT THURSDAY

Aaaoal Session Wffl be in Sea Isle

City oa Thursday Night, Forty Million Bond Issue Chief Topic

tBOUT FOLKS YOU KNOW AND [ENOS YOU SKI, GATHERED THE CIRCUIT OF THE CITY. SPECIAL SAL* OF CANVAS ! red—tioa of ono-tblrd to -halt; shoe* now from «0c a pair Don’t mbw this ehanoe to atoek for next season and for fall wear, itfer’s Boulerard More.—14-tf. ■OR SALE—T<M BOOM HOUSE,

The annual meeting of the Cape May County Chamber of Comm will be held in Sea lale City on next Thursday night. September 2 let. At this meeting the officers for the suing year will be elected. The chief topic for discussion at the meeting will be the proposed 140,000.000 bond Issue, for road paring In New Jersey, which will come

in the November

A cordial Invitation is extended to I who are interested In Cape May County to attend the meeting, which

will be In the School Building.

CIVIC BETTERMENT CANDIDATES ,

ENDORSED AT MEETING

PRIZE WINNERS MANY IN C81IN1Y Fi FINEST FJiH IBITS OF FRUITS AMD V 'CETARLES EIXR SHOWN AT . FAIR IN THIS COUN JOYED BY LARGE CROWD OM FRIDAY AND SATURDAY; HORSE RACES EXCCIHG AMD BRINGS CROWD IN GRAND STAND TO FEET SEVERAL

TIMES.

PRIZE WINNERS ANNOUNCED IN TIMES GUESSING CONTEST Exhibit at Cape May County Fair Attracted Mach Attention; Three Guess Same Amount The gneealng contest of the TIMES at the Cape May County Fair last Thursday. Friday and Saturda” attracted much attention and several hundred guesses were made as to the number of llnee of type which the big Jar In the TIMES tent con-

tained.

The correct number of lines were seven hundred and eighty-six. Three guessed within fourte the correct

order

(and third prise winners the were written upon slips of pal .submitted to Mayor Irving Fltel.

of Mrs.' J. Diet!

In every way the Cape May County 1*22 Fair last Thursday, Friday and Saturday was the greatest ever given. The attendance was larger than ever before, and the- agricultural fruit exhibits were greatly In < of any ever before mhorfn. The

’ * who drew the

T of fowl from pigeon to . .

as first prise five dollars has

building near the entrance to! T* 1 * ,ecaBd prlM went t® C. H.

hthttbitir Crewd at Court Home the Fair Ground.. I Rl «- wh0 received a check

The program was carried out in dollars,

every particular, and according to Third -prise, a two-year subacripschedule. except the test run for au-Jtlon to the TIMES, was awarded to tomoblles to see which could go far-'a L. Weintraub.

thest on one quart of gasoline. This Walt

the' was planned for Friday afternoon, received fourth prise, a year’s subClvlc | hut the hone races were continued scription to the TIMES, and Wa’ton ‘ until no late and the turf men kept McCarty, of Cape May Court House, the use of the track in exercise and got fifth prise, a six month’s sub-

COUNTY BUILDINGS IN HNE CONDITION SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE SEPTEMBER GRAND JURY SO REPORTS TO CHIEF JUSTICE BLACK; COURT OPENED ON TUESDAY AND LEGAL MILL NOW GRINDING DAILY; TWEN-TY-ONE INDICTMENTS FOUND.

hat M Joseph O. Champion, of Ocean

J. May. of Wildwood, F. Vsnaman. of Green

OH IMMEDIATE SALE—NO. con.er Landis Avenue and Mali Istreet. Lloyd B. Brooks. »2» 1 ftnut street. Philadelphia. 44-1-c., U

'OC3

today is a

at Co.. _

ices.—advertisement. tf. |

lONE SUCH GOOD PEANUTS AS County m roasted sees at BRACA-S.— ^

i, of Cape May; Anof Ocean City; Rev. t Rio Grande, and

Rev. Irvin Fisher, of Wildwood. The keynote of the meetin- was the betterment of the government of Cape

CITY NEWS NOTES

The M. E. Ladles’ .

s Moore, Philadelphia Manknaour Co., spent the weaken Me City. Mrs. Moore

i gave a very

e in Phll-

Dr. Herbert Wilson, a physician of idgeton. km among th« week’s

ll °rn- for the Organ Fund.

I The Civic Club Card Parties end this week. The Club closes officially

rptember 15 th.

>anlsd him. | Mr aQd Hn j. a. Currie have and Mrs. Albert Adame, of tbelr cottage for the season n. were week end visitors. Mr. ^ returned to their '

1* connected with the Phils-

tpht. Castoms Hoass. | Mr Un Neel were at layor Irving Pitch has been til tk# | f cortage Labor Day. L*at hu home oa Neptme street the urdar the daughter of the hi -part of this week, angering from Mary Neel, entertained a b attach of tees'11 tta. 'party of her friends. IneluStng: W F. guvaaa and his son George bells Powell. Ardmore. Pa.: Alt ftmt bach from a AeMghtfal visit gausoa. Overbrook. Pa.; Walter Wiltfr Stevies’ early haam at gam- kins. Jr.. Woodbury; Godfrey Banter, tea. While there they attended Philadelphia: Charles Powell. Ard-lar-tmaag Byharry Fair. : more. Pa. The psrty was chaper Ire. Aaaa ffra who has been oned b» ths Miasm Smith, of Over

guaet of her eteter Mrs- Harry brook.

»>-. returned to PhilaAatpbU Bat-, A summer feast U •ataatklsg

ir with Mi . aad Mrs. E- Shanes- unique is the way of festivals ;er. | D. M. »Urts was host ■Martha and --f* 1 - Chapman, who at s turkey dinner which

Mr ui Mr. T. Cbw <•».

went back to their he— —

beginning of school. *' eD “ lhr * oldru * te ' r. and Mrs. Joseph Maguire. Jr.. ^JJU^eH^ork ws. Ttriumph

,r. r:

r father. Mr. aad Mrs- Maguire. « Mrs M M Coaeon. Mr. and will pay an extended visit to ^ ^ „ M , rU Mr Mrs. >r son and his wife In Cl,lc- * 0, KrmBk gp^r Uim Helen Coxson and

that the run was called That the infant mortality rate of 75.4 per 1.000 live births for 1221 was the lowest in New Jersey sines records have been kept during these last 40 years, waa shown in ths bungalow tent of the Bureau of Child Hygiene, New Jersey Slate DoHualth, visited by many parents, who had their children weighed and measured. The commercial exhibits were exceptionally good and attracted much attention from the 12.400 people who attended the Fair. The ribbon winner* for the various exhibits were as follows:

Fnrit

scription to the The goeesea and points off were as

follows;

Mrs. J. Diets. 114 SUte road. Highland Park. Delaware County. Pa., gucaa 772. potmU off 14; C. H. Rice. Sea Isle City, guess 200. polrts off 14; & L. Weintraub. 1222 8. Broad street. Philadelphia, guess 200. pointe Og 14; WaK Mason. Blackwood. N. J.. guess 142. pointe og 22; Walton McCarty. Cape May Court House. N J.. guess 752. points og 24; John Kehner. Bea Isle City, guess 7(0. pointe off 24; H. A. Philadelphia, care of Goalln Lumbei Company, guaas 742. pointe off 44.

In hla charge to the Grand Jury, at the opening of the September term of the Cape May County Courts, at Court House on Tuesday, Chief Justice Charles C. Black stated that it would not be amis for the Jurymen to make an investigation County Buildings. Justice Black said that he had no Inclination that there waa anything but perfect order, but it was one of the functions of the Grand Jury to Investigate thi

buildings.

In a report filed on Wednesday, the County* Farm waa termed to be in “wonderfully fine condition.’ the kitchen and general conditions unusually sanitary and dean.” The SheriITe Office and the County Clerk's Otuca were reported to be In good ard efficient condition, but the County Court House was tsrmed In a dltion not In keeping with the fine standards of the other county

buildings. The by A. H. Hand,

and Harry R. Haines. Special Inves-

tigating Committee.

Following the usual Court routine, the civil suite we.-e commenced, and are still being tried. The first of resulted in a directed verdict of $3,800. the case not going to Jury.

Baldwin—W. L. Yerkes, first; Bernard Tronnem, second. Black Twig—Wllhelmlna Powell, first; Levi Hand, second; Julius Way.

third.

Falla water—Frank Bwaln. first: Wllhelmlna Powell, eecond; Julius Way. third. Oano—E. 8. Powell, first; Wllhelmina Powell, second; Julius Way.

third.

Gravenatein—Frank Swain, first: J. H. Powell, eecond; Sam. Christian,

third.

Jonathan—Bethel and Richardson, first: J. C. Elliott and son. .second; Jullua Way. third. Staymen Winesap—Bethel and Richardson, first: Julius Way. second; R. E. Reeves, third. Ben Darla—Wllhelmlna Powell, firat; A. T. D. Howell, eecond; S. R.

Hand, third.

Macintosh Red—R. Taylor and Brother, first; Bethel snd Richardson. secoqd; Julius Way. third.

j Grime’s Golden—Julius Way, There was nothing left te be desired. I anK . Bernard Tronnem,

John C. Elliott aud son. third. Wolf River—W'ilbelmlna P (Tontinued on psge 7)

T. 8. GOSLIH LUMBER COMPANY PRIZES ATTRACT ATTENTION A Urge number of visitors to the Count* Fair registered at the booth of the T. 8. Goalln Lumber Company for the throe prices that were awarded by this company. The first prize, a coupon worth $25 when presented to the Goalln Company In payment of material, waa won by Mrs. William Gardiner, of Rio Grande. The second price, an assortment of peint, valued at $14.25. waa won by Mrs. Oreatbead. a: 3rd and Surf avenue. Angiesea. The third prise, an aasortmei too la and household equipment, ued at $7.29. was awarded to Mrs. j Joseph Bcrivsnl. Wildwood.

OCEAN CITY PROTESTS POOR UTILITY SERVICE The matter of electric lights in the houses, theatres and on the streets going out of service at distressingly inopportune times was brought before the meeting of the Ocean City Chamber cf Commerce

Wedneeday night.

Several of the members said that the telephone ’‘service’’ was even worse than that of the electric light company, and Instances were given of long waits, even for local calla. Letters will be written to both the electric light and telephone companies, calling attention to the al-

leged poor service.

THREE WIN BANKER’S PRIZE There were 1476 pennies in the Jar of the Cape May County Bankers' Association. at the Cape May County Fair, and the prise of a flve-dollar gold piece, to the person guessing nearest the correct number of pennies. went to three who guessed exactly alike, and within two of the

ire: James W. Smith. Ocean City: Andrew J. Olson, Wildwood and O. 8. Richman. Wildwood. There were to hare been but two prise awards, but because the three guesses were identical. It waa decided to give an extra fiver. The Bankers' exhibit, a miniature bank built by Goelin Lumber Cotapuny. of Wildwood, was one of the big attractions ol the Fair.

FINAL NOTICE

The thirty-day period of grace on Poll Tax Warrant* has c xpired. Before taking further action of selxure and sate, or arrest. I am giving this further and final notice that the amounts MUST be paid on or before Wedneeday. September 20. 1422. at Mellingei. by hia next' the City Hall.

Enos Melllnger. Individ-1 EDWARD B. ARNETT. D. Young and I Tax Collector, (Continued on pejrr Si I City of Sea Isle City.

' □lag with them In the ear.

I Mias Elnors Hpw.

and Mrs- Our Luongo held tbelr poet-nuptial reception at their *** • i _ m d—» nn Ret]

mas A. Twobey left Moo day for •loeepTs College. BaiUmoi* Mrs. ^

In Camden on Saturday

_ . evening September 4tb. Among ■ 'hu T—otar, Ota moo* ««• M ta. ul, cur *— UOM ,Uli >■ WtaHoK-Mi »11» Otan, B. otao. Nta MM**/— *rrta. j Doroihr aad Mta C*th,/ln. * unit of the Woman's RepaMi- j — aad Bertha MornhlnParty. nrsifilM* r seen Ur by Mias rbc QMQnoitli Orchestra, of

played (or the dancing.

The bouee waa decorated with palms. Refreshment* were served at a beautifully decorated table and the wedding eabe with a miniature bride and before it occupied the position af bteter There were shout fifty

James U Hardle;

Katharine Fowhee. Treasurer,

Ks'heriae Kraiee.

O- Mlaaie Way. Supervisor of in the Me* York Schools, paid a Visit to her brother. D« !*ne Way. eu her way bourn from

brae month’s tour

4'w in Art. Hies War wit "•viral of the Ptamioa PUy. ru —intly completM) super-built 'lertag by George Boeder and reiu* pfetder. a* the aomer «f <ii* ateaue aad Neptune street v-pfc wUl •»r U as a nunumyr boms The » hnd th* Welts cottas* c-

WATER SHUT OFF e shut! off of the City water ;y for three hours this morning oy the painting of the of the water stand-pipe. Berv'ce was resumed in ample tlnufor the noon meal.

D. Cini Ocean Pier

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER IS—CONSTANCE BINNEY in "The Sleep Walker"

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17—MARY MILES MINTER in "Sally Show* the Way"

TWO SHOWS TiGHTLY AT 7:45 AHH 8:15 T. K.

Finest Surf Fishing on Jersey Coast

BRACA’S THEATRE

SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 16 WILLIAM 8. HART in PATRIOT'' SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 LYONS MORAN in ONCE A PLUMBER" Two Sbowd Every Night—7:30 anti 9 o'clock WINTER PRICES Adults 15c . . . Children 10c

(roe tin usd on page 3) Why net •uksrrtLs Cm the TIME* to your Change your mi like—the TIMES will taik*w you fiubscripUos $1 M per tmt

•1 4

t tore tar m*n! • ao*’ to several

What eere *•»•/ selling, my

A SAFE INVESTMENT and one which, at the Mme time, will help Sea lale City {row by promoting the building of new hour*, is stock in the Tindeamen'i Building and Loan Amodation. Fire dollar* depeeited with the Amriataom each month will girt a return of $1,000 in about eleven yean, or about nin- per cent, on the irrertaect A new ieriet will be opened on October Firrt. Apply to any Director or Officer for information. TRADESMEN'S BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION A. 8. STEELMAN. Sec-clary CHAfi. H. CLOUTING, Frcaldvut SEA ISLE Om, 1. J.

Nippon Bazaar

Boardwalk

Closing Auction

Out Sale

OF

Japanese Fancy Goods

ON

Saturday, September 16 at 8 P. M. Sale Continues Until Tuesday Nippon Bazaar Boardwalk