CApe May County Time

VOLUME THntXT-JSGHT

SKA ISLE CUT, CAPE HAT COOTtfr, X I„ FRIDAY, F0VEM3ER 17, 1922 ‘" > “ nJ B?’Sf'Tjr!"iLs B » cli:1<Ta

NUMBER ONE

> MEETING HtU) D 7X0-

I OCEAN CITY DRUGGIST TO GET ▼. 7. W. MT.lfRT.KSTnp Dr. J. Thornley Hughe*. Usable to Eater Military Service, Wat Good Helper at Home

OCEAN CITY—

Special permission has been obtained for the admission of Dr. J. Thornier Hughes. Ocean City druggist. as an Honorary Metnber of the local chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. This membership carries with it a singular distinction in view of the fact that Dr. Hughes was unable to get into active military service during the late World War. because of a physical handicap, but made the b«et of the situation and championed several notable civic and patriotic movements in Ocean City. It is in view of these efforts that the foreign war men are showing recognition by admitting Dr. Hughes. There are only four such honorary memberships in the local organization. according to Maurice L. Wriggins. These belong to Os win Henry, who died while abroad; Frank Bakley and Harry Burman, drum major of the drum and bugle corps of the

local chapter.

Dr. Hughes was instrumental in raising the monument which now stands on the City Hall lawn and devoted the use of one of his drug •tore windows to photographs of Ocean City men in military service. He was prominent in various war drives and active in the local Red

Croee movement.

Dr. Hughes will be taken into the organization on November 24th.

DAY — DRIVE STARTS WITH MORE THAN 17,000 « BONDS ALREADY TAKEN — EDWARDS WARNS AGAINST OVERFLOW membership.

-ban city—

Amid fervent strains of "Ocean ny All The Time" and other songs ilculsted to Inspire team workers the Young Men’s Progressive sague of this city, the drive for to1 bond subscriptions amounting to 20.000 wsa officially-launched at a eeting held In the proposed new uarters of the organise;Ion. the jrraine Hotel, on Monday night. The meeting was not filled with !P. nor were there outbursts of ild applause when President Pearl inouneed that, including the bond ibscrtptlon for the evening, a total 18.400 had already been aubrlbed. There appeared to be, bower. s feeling or realisation of the iportance of the project to be unirtaken and a fairly serious atmoabere hovered about the meeting. Detailed explanation as to the flinclng of the new project was made r Russell H. Nulty. of the Ocean ty Title and Trust Company, who linted out the advantages of ereatg recreational and dormitory fadles for the young men of the town, ho may be sure of clean sports, nguage and a good time always,

ulty stated that he believed the , sea isle city-

It. for tb, rrop.tt. to b. . root | T'" 0 ™' B1W - ,r - it and tb.1 ht mraobUr frorbi trom >“■ up «.turn. Tbe fln.ncl.l institute, j WtdnMd.r Tb. oll<n» .Db wblcb the city we *lw baching tb. pro- j be -** th.r.rO wu ag end ct and will continue to do ao ea entering. ■ .JB* ng as they conelder It worth whtln. » ■ uu . 1 rmin ' ° ( ich advice and help In n btalnenn bl. n.trem. joflVa.d bln nnfnr. ay an the, l^tntton. con tend I tunato enrtronnent Me. Wright III be chMrfnlty gtren. be aUted. wbtwe bone bn bod rnteed. nod It to plannnd to "pul tbn protet from wblrb whotoelc robbnyr or tbe top" by Dnnombnr lot. nod, “•“nd to b. contmnpl.t^ —- order to w.oaapltoh tbto Pnot- drew her charge. It wee ftrr nt Pearl railed tor tmibadut. „d tl»ated *““« '•»« him tntob.r tonatre action and aaloomannhlp 'nrploy nod b.v. him ntt.nd Tempt, id cautioned tbn tanm worb.m to'Oollng. In pbltodnlpbto.

rned to' Several pleed for the boy and It

CHARGE WITHDRAWN AGAINST YOUNG BLIEL

decided es be would have no

at go after those men eaa

*m and after Monday night the, w “ ...... ild will be thrown open and the P»*ee go If dtaehsrg^d that he ml drive will be staged I m * ln ln cu * tod ’ , c * ‘be c^rt until Reuben W. F4wards, when called definite word came from Mrs. *™« bt ►on as one of the "ranng men of ln to hl, c ‘ r * ,nd eu,todr ty to sixty" touched In a most I His parents are still In the County plomatlc fashion oS^the adran- *»»• barged with blgmny and pub-

ges or the proposed new club home. ,,c indecency,

orided the mrfnbera tbcmcclvcc be- -q— gsAmI E ORANGE

me oognlunt of the value of such

establishment. He called atten- ELECTS OFFICERS FOR YEAR

nOt'TH SUAVIU-E-

The South flecvlllc Orange held iu annual election of offiocrc on Tueeday evening, end Richard W. Rosenhsum was again made Worthy Mas-

ter.

Other officer* elected were: Master. R. W. Rosenbaum; Overseer. C. M. Wcctoott; Lecturer. Lizzie Wccteott; Steward. Samuel Chrietlaa: A»eUtant Steward. Ralph Svana; Chaplain. Mary Heston; Secretary. Olive McAllister: Gatekeeper. Frank Swain; Germ. Agnee McCray; Pomona. Elf rids Swain; Flora. Beulah Christian: Lady A-lstani Steward. Hulda Heaton; Treasurer. Maud Heaton. The South Seevlile Orange l« one of the moet active and progreaelve in the County, and boasts or a splendid membership all through the upper section of Cape May County TALL CEDARS HOLD SMOKELESS SMOKER The Tall Cedars, of Cape May County, at Hunt’s Theatre. Wildwood. held u smoker without emokee on Wednesday evening. This Innovation was arcompllahed to allow the fair sex to see one of the beat vaudeville shows ever held In Southern Jersey. Deaplte the Inclement weather, the theatre was crowded. Tbe object of the aitow wsa to provide uniforms for the band. TUCKAE0E YOUTH W SHOT WHILE GUMMING Jamea Shoemaker. Jr. of Tuckaboe was painfully wounded while gunning on Tueeday. between Tuckaboe and Millville and waa taken to tbe hoapltal at Millville. The gun shot wound in the Up *»“*“>•

GRAVEL IN SMALL OR LAROE ^entitles delivered anywhere in Sea le City; now‘la tha time to fix up ur proparty, grade your lot or avel your approaches or driveways; bor la cheaper sow than In the ring, and Is far more plentiful; we H grade your lot tor you. doing nil e work, or merely supply the gravOlva ua a sail, or write. M. A. tongo Company, Landis avenue at

It* street.—61-tf.

COAL AND WOOD! CAR ove coal Just received; »14.75 per . delivered; dry .rood, etove and rnace lengths, or cut to suit your ater. at |11 cord delivered, uongo and Company, City. I

ephones.—St-tf.

COLD WEATHER AHEAD! NOW the time to think of beat for the mg winter months Juat around the ■rner; If you plan to bttrn wood. * pedal In wood atovea at fS.36 ip will appeal to you, and our parlor loves from M:7C up am real beanies in looks and performance.— 'felffer’e Boulevard Store. Sea Isle

tty. SO-lt.

CORD WOOD. *10.00 PER CORD lellvtred, cut to atove lengths: leave tour orders at Pfeiffer’s Boulevard •tore, or drop a card to RAYMOND 30ZARTH, Ocean Vlaw.-—advertlnw

nent. 41-lt.

A CHECKING ACCOUNT HELPS ’ou to keep tract of your ezpendlures and gives you a racalpt for v «ry dollar paid out. Open one ith tha Security Trust Co.. Capa >»r—advertisement. tf. NONE SUCH GOOD PEANUTS AS *oee roasted ones at BRAGA’S.— CHICKEN POT-PIE SUPPER AT <• ■- Church. Saturday night, f to o'clock. *0e.—1-1L

REDDIN6 SWORN IN TUESDAY US SRERIff GEORGE REDDING IS NOW SHERIFF OF CAFE MAY COUNTY; OATH OF OFFICE ADMIMlXr TERED BY JUDGE KLDREDGfe AT NOON ON TUESDAY; DEI UTY SHERIFF IS JAMES HOFFMAN, OF WEST CAPE MAY; REDDING THANKS VOTERS.

stating It waa accidental, refused to divulge any detatta of the abooting.

George Redding officially assumed the office of Sheriff of Cape May County, at noon on Tuesday, In tbe Sheriff's Office, Cape May Court House, County Judge H. H. El dredge administering the oath of office. The term Is for three years. James Hoffman, of West Cape May, was named by Sheriff Redding Deputy, and was also sworn in on Tuesday. Mr. Hoffman was Tax Collector of West Cape May for nine years and a member of the County Board of Taxation for three years, and Is well Qualified for the poet ha. now fills. Sheriff Redding has been City Clerk of North Wildwood for tha past twelve years, still retaining that position, and while serving on a special commission to collect delinquent taxes for his city, succeeded In turning In *62.000 Into the city coffers. He Is President of the Ottena Harbor Fish Company, of Wildwood. and a Director of the An sea Building and Loan Association. Thank* Voter* In a letter to the press this w Mr. Redding expressed his thanks to the voters of Cape May County the support given him. In the face of strong opposition in his own party. The letter follows: To tha Voters of Capa May County Thoroughly appreciating t h a splendid t 'et'monlal vote of confidence accorded me in the General Election. November 7th, 1>22. for She.:* of Capa May County, I am aerawlth publicly returning my thanks to the entire electorate of the County therefor While the high office of Sheriff of the County Is an honor wall to be proud of. the most pleasant memory will ever be retained by me for the ■many marks of friendship extended me by the cltlxena of our County regardless of party affilllatlons or partisanship. Remembering the high standing and Integrity of the gentlemen have proceeded me In thla ancient and honorable office, and tha esteem In which they have been returned private life. It shall be my oonstant aim to so administer the manifold duties of tbe office conscientiously end in accordance with the law that the eame appreciation and esteem may be my portion alao. when my term of office shall have ended. 1 shall appreciate at all times the honor of having the oltlsene and taxpayers of the County, when In the County seat, to remonber that their friend and their servant will pleased to extend all courtesies consistently snd that all my frlendi will be welcome as vlsltore and not otherwise. The legal profession and others having business with the Sheriff’ office may with confidence look forward to prompt snd efficient service as heretofore. Again thanking one and all ft the many courtesies extended me. am Yours Very Respectively. GEORGE A REDDING, Sheriff. OUR BIRTHDAY Today marks the beginning of the thirty-eighth year of the CAPE MAY COUNTY TIMES. You w notice that. In the date tine, t volume number has been changed thirty-eight, and tbe edition nui her to one. There le no printing plant south of Atlantic City that la ao completely equipped for all claaees of newspaper and commercial printing as li the TIMES plant, and this has been mnde poaalble only by the loyal support and patronage of lucrsaalngly large number* of patron*—readers, advertise re and users of prlutlng. The new year for the TIMES will mark a still greater advance, with the opening of an Ocean City office end tbe extension of our ntwa and printing service to that Pregret resort. A big league ball player makes more money than a burglar, and almost as much as a bootlegger.

WHAT WAS HE DRINKING f William Smith. a taxicab driver, wl-'le on his way from Millville to Cape May in the woods between Port Elisabeth and and Tuckahoe, had the thrill of his life wben he ran bia automobile Into a bear that was blinded by the headlights. Smith said Bruin showed fight and had no Intention of giving him the road. —Washington (N. J.) Star.

ADVOCATE APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY DETECTIVE WILDWOOD— For several months those County boosters and well wishers who keep In touch with the timee have been advocating the appointment of a County Detective for Cape May County. says tbe Wildwood Leader. Since the New Brunswick murders have been made history through the press, the need of a local detective has been tnade still more appai nt. and. the County leaders point out, should anything of the kind occur In this county there la no one aside from the Sheriff and Prosecntor to preaa the ease or to solve one. And. they say. while the state police are a necessity and a great help In keeping down crime and dlaconraging male factors, the police do not take the place of a deteeUve working solely In the Intereata of the county. They aver that County Prosecutor Eugene Cole needs not only the help of n deteeUve but the services of one or two stenographers to aid In getting the county work out quickly and Ir a business like manner. Now when the Prosecutor needs such services he la forced to go to an outside typist and have the u done. A greet deal of this aid has been given him In Wildwood, and for the most part at the expense of the Prosecutor himself.

WEDDING BELLS FOR OCEAN CITY MERCHANT OCEAN CITY— •onowing a romance extending over a period of four years, 1 Helen Roche, of 3722 North Broad street, Philadelphia, became the bride of Joseph J. Kehoe, who conducts the Paper Products Company store at 755 Aabury avenue in Ocean City, last Saturday afternoou. The wedding ceremony was held at St. Augustine's Catholic Church, and the bride waa a pretty picture in her wedding atUre. According to Kehoe, who la an exservlee man. having put in more than three years in the service of the United flutes Navy on a number of ships, Saturday waa selected as the wedc ag day because of 1U Importance as Armistice Day. "It alao marked a ceasaUon of action on the firing line between Helen and myself.” he Informed a representative for tbe TIMES, “and from now on we are allied.” Laat Friday a aUg affair waa held at the Kehoe home In hopor of the matrimonial event. The couple rest's at 1604 Pleasure avenue.

lUK 130,1)111 id Bonn tin CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HAS FLAN FOR RAISING MONEY WITH CITY SHARING TWOTHIRDS AND CHAMRF.R REMAINDER OF FINANCIAL BUD-GET-FREE CUP FBOM CARNIVAL GIVEN TO MEMBERS

SMO BILLS ON POSTAL CARDS? WILDWOOD— At the last meeting of the Wildwood City Commissioners, City Clerk Winterburn was requested to aacerUln from the postal authorities and from the Public Utilities Commlieion of New Jersey, at the meeting Monday. If public service companies can legally send bills or atatementa through the mailt on a postal card. Tbe motion of last week appointing the firm of Leap. Sharplen* and Way as acting City Solicitors during tbe absence of City Solicitor Jonathan Hand, waa reerindM and a resolution appointing Palmer Way acting solicitor waa paused. Attorney Hand has Hulled for Europe, for an extended tour. CONTRACT LET FOR THREE BUNGALOWS KKA IHLK «‘ITY— Herman Diamond has let the contract to H A. Decry for the construction of three bungalows of alx room* each, on hie recently acquired property, facing Frit* etreet. The buildings will be alia twenty by thirty feet, end will be built for year • ound use.

OCEAN CITY— "Ocean City needs extensive and competent advertising like a baby needs her bottle.” Reuben W. Edwards, speaking Informally before a meeting of members of the Ocean City Chambe; of Commerce In the City Council chambers of the City Hall on Tuesday night, called attention to tbe pressing need of publicity of the right { for the city, especially during tbe coming year and summer season. He pointed out that a publicity bureau with a director at the head of it at a salary in the neighborhood of *3,000 a year, should alao be con-

sidered.

The discussion arose apropos of a report made by Ruaseil H. Nulty. as a member of a finance committee, whose duty it waa to consider ways and means of collecting funds with which to advertise the city. Dr. Allen Corson. In discussing the proposed inside drive tor funds, declared that he would contribute *500 provided the City Commissioners of Ocean City agreed to raise a total of *20,000 to the $10,000 proposed by the Chamber, and gave as his reason for the two-to-one scheme, the fact that increased revenue in at hand from the sale of real estate, and expansion of properties taxable and which will be so Included in the new annual municipal budget. “Why should we private cltlxena raise *10,000 among ourselves when the city can go us at least once again the better? And I make the motion that the finance committee continue to get together members who will go Into their pockets and contribute toward this fund, provided that the city agrees to go along with us and share the two-thirds end of the burden. Stipulate also that the private contributions will not be considered available unless the city officials agree to the plan proposed as the mdtlon," Dr. Coraon concluded. The motion carried and Goetz and Nulty will continue to make the membership rounds, but such pledges will be held In reserve until It Is assured that the city will agree to

the plan.

In addition the finance committee will arrange for a meeting with members of the City Copnctl. at '’hlch time, accompanied by a goodly delegation from the Chamber to back the Issue, the proposed plan will be laid before the Commissioners for action. Hiram 8. Mowrer. chairman of the Conventlqge Committee, presided in Place if President Sutton, who was r ble to be present. Mowrer por'evi progress with his commjlfee an<* said that when the new Hotel Flenders la completed. Ocean City will feel justified In calling on organisations to bring their conventions to the city, whereas now there are not adequate means of taking care of such gatherings. A vote of thanks was extended to member* of the Carnival Committee. E. S. Kilmer. Harry Lake and girls from the Ocean City High School, for their help In bringing in first price for the float In the Halloween Carnival, representing the Chamber of Cdmmerce. Tbe trophy waa Introduced to the members In the fom. of an attractive silver loving cup.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILL BACK CLEAN-UP Sea Isle City Organization Will Urge All Property Owners to Improve Appearance of Property SEA ISLE CITY— At the meeting of the Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce, in the City Hall on Tueeday night, plans were formulated for a clean-up campaign to be waged during tbe winter and spring, in which every property owner will be urged, by letter and personal solicitation, to Improve the appearance of their property by cutting the grass and hedges, and generally cleaning-up. “A Spotleee Town In 1923" will be tbe slogan of tbe Chamber. New members admitted at Tuesday’s meeting werw Charles K. Landis, Jr., Dr. T. C. Wheaton and P. C. Donoabe. Delegates appointed by President Boeder to represent Sea Isle City in the County Chamber of Commerce were: Irving Fitch. Chas. R. Hahn and William A. Haffert; alternates tbe officers xf tbe local Chamber, President Boeder, VicePresident Sofroney and Secretary

Ludlam.

A plan to start an advertising campaign to make Sea Isle City the trading center for the adjacent rural communities was discussed and laid over until more local merchants became members of the Chamber.

Mot on

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only le the little red school painted white nowadaye, but that in most cases It needs

CARROLL DOUGHTY REGAINS EYE SIGHT—CATARACT GONE OCEAN CITY— Optical surgeons who performed an operation of removing a cataract from the left eye of Carroll Doughty, well known Ocean City business man, who owns the Doughty’s Pier at Eighth street and the Boardwalk, have pronounced the operation aucifnl and have given Doughty assurance that he will be able to make use of unhampered alght from now

on.

The operation was performed at a Philadelphia hoepltal the latter part of laet week by Dr. Fox, of that city. view of tb* advanaad age of Doughty, who Is eighty-seven years old. It was feared that the operation might either Impair seriously his future optical vision or that the shock of the operation would be sufficient to prove fatal. However. It appears that both doubts expressed in the provisional diagnosis were not worthy of much consideration even during the ordeal. Doughty ia still confined to his bed in the Philadelphia hoapltal and It is believed that he will be obliged to remain there tor some time pending the final outcome of the removal. In the meantime many friends have expressed their congratulations on the success of tbe medical venture. and wish him future optical comfort.

OCEAN CITY COMMISSIONERS

HOLD SHORT MEETING

Meinlx-ra of the City Commission of Ocean City held the regular weekly meeting Monday, and among other minor considerations, postponed the hearing on the Improvement of certain at feet# in the town, until November 20. A report of the Building CommlHsloner Indl ated total feee collected In that office amounting to

*169. for the month of October.

A measure calling for the construction of a sea bulkhead between Central and Wesley avenues, calculated to prevent tbe encroachment of

tbe eea. was read and approved.

A number of high school studenta attended the seealon and were Invited to repeat their visit by Mayor Champion, who also espreaeed regret at the brief and uneesntful meeting

TWO TAKEN IN AS ROUGH ' RIDERS AT jjKWtftb watt OCEAN CITT-l-A well attended meeting of members of Ola Round Up. Nuntnber 6. Rough Riders. P. O. 8. of A., at Linwood last Thursday night, witnessed the initiation of two new members Into the organization. They are: John W. Sharp and Howard Shenk, both of Atlantic City. The ceremonial was held In the usual hall at Lin wood. Following the alleged goat ride and fanning with barrel slats, members present got together and enjoyed several rounds of refreshments. The next meeting of the organization will be held at Lin wood on Thursday evening. November 23rd, at nine o'clock. The meeting Is called tor the Camp 114 hall In Linwood by order of Recorder of Sociability Dr. J. Tbornley Hughe*, of Ocean City, and will be strictly a business gathering.

'XsRSONV INLET BRIDGE OPENED ON TUESDAY The barrier which tor one week had been up on the Middle Thoroughfare bridge, on the Hea Isle City to Ocean City road, wo* taken down on Tuesday morning, and the bridge la again open tor travel. The derrick la atlll In place, however, but la is planned by the contractors to have tbla removed within the next week.

The Ford Service Station at Cape May Court House la giving a special Inducement oa repaint and free service to keep tbe good nam* and work of the Forda In Cape May County, flee their ad on page 3.—advertise-