Ellinger Gets Life (Continued trom pa** 1) time to this doctor, and then, on a third visit, toid the doctor of this ••spell" he was fighting. He then consulted a spiritualist for advice, ami was tmnlly advised to try Christian Science to help his condition, which was daily growing worse. Finally on the morning of the murder he quit his Job. stating that he was sick and went to his room, and threw himself upon the bed: soon h< arose, and went to Mrs. McKeown •• house.and shot her. firing two shots into her body while she was sitting in the kitchen nursing an eleven month old baby. Then he went te an unoccupied house, climbed in through the window, and fell asleep on the floor; later he was found and arrested. Insanity in Famliy Mr. Wolverton then explained that Elllnger’s mother had been confined in the Philadelphia Hospital for the Insane from 1903 until she died in| that institution In 1906; his sister, Mrs. Amanda Pfeiffer, died in an insane institution In Nebraska; and his brother has been confined in a Philadelphia institution for the criminal insane since he was nine years; old. Ellinger himself. Mr. Wolver-j ton said, had given himself up to the Philadelphia police for confinement several times when fits of moroseness cair.e upon him for fear that he might do someone harm. Many women in the court room were in tears when Mr. Wolverton completed his plea, and a visible relaxation from the tenseness with w hich the narration was followed was clearly visible throughout the

room.

Attorney Solan, acting for the Slate, was then askeo for his side of the case, and Mr. Solan said be had conducted an investigation for the past three weeks of the case, and found all that Attorney W'olverton had said was substantially true, and was content to accept the plea suggested by him. Ellinger was then formally arranged before the court, and asked what was his plea. He replied in a low voice, and with down-cast eyes, only two words, "non vult." Justice Blach questioned him as to whether or not he understood clearly that by this he was denying himself the right of a trial by jury, and he nodded his ' In accent. Justice Black then pronounced the sentence, which Ellinger accepted unmoved. Gifford Case April 30th urael Gifford, of Marshallville, the aged civil war veteran, who shot and killed his son at W'oodbine, was then arranged before the Gov't. He Is a white-haired, bent old man of eightysix. and appeared so en-feebled that he was compelled to hold a chair for support. Asked how he plead he replied “not guilty" and when asked If he had any money to hire an attorney he said "no.” Justice Black then assigned attorney's Russllng Leap and former Judge Loper, of Cumberland county, to defend the aged veteran, and set the date of trial as Monday. April 30th.

CHAlfBF.lt BACK MEMORIAL FLAM (CoDUnued from page 1) the City for these signs, which the Chamber is to place. The City Improvement Committee reported the condition of the land adjoining Landis avenue to Townsend's Inlet as being disgraceful, made so by the dumping of rubbish along this road, and the improvement of this condition the clean-up pro

ber.

A motion urging quick action by the Poet Office Department in the remov.-J of the Post Office from its present site was passed. A resolution was previously adopted requesting the department to setUe upon a permanent location without further

delay.

A committee comprising Messrs. Thomas E. Ludlam. Jr.. Irving Fitch and George it. Bows, was named to look up a site for publit la a n tennis courts, to be established before the 1923 summer season. About forty busir sss men attended Tuesday's meeting, w hich was one of the most enthusiastic yet held. The next meeting will be In the City Hall on Tuesday. April 21st. TIDE TABLE FOB APRIL (Eastern Standard Time) H. W. L. VF.

a. m.

14 Sat. _ T:27 15 Sun. _ il:l)2 1* Men. _ 8:35 17 fue. -9:04 18 Wed. .. 9:32

18 Thu. .. 9:58 10:10 20 Frl. —10:33 10:45 “ ~ 11:11 11:26

11:67 12:15 12:16 12:53 1:14 2:06

7:47 8:20 8:50 9:17 3:41

a. is. p. m. 1:22 1:39

2:01 2:41 3:19 3:52

21 Sat. 22 Sun. 23 Mon. 24 Tue. 26 Wed. 26 Thu. 27 Frl. . 28 Sat.

29 Sun. ... 6:54 30 Mon. . 7:46

4:66

2:16 2:51 ?: 22 3:64 4:23

o:03 4:51 5:40 5:28 6:27 6:17 7:24 7:26 8 31 8:49 9:36 10:01 10:36 11:05 11:32 12:05 12:16 12:26 12:59 1:10 1 51 1:59

TWO MILE BEACH SOLD News to the effect that Two Mile Bench, the Inst remaining undeveloped beach In Cape May County, has been sold to prominent Philadelphia business men this week came as a surprise to Wildwood realtors. The men said to be interested in the deal are Jacob D Lit. Matsbaum and Fleischer. Utmbels, William Upkln. and others Beecher-Kay Real Estate Company Is the local firm interested In the transaction. The price paid is 8450.000. Two Mile Beach lies on the northeastern side of Cold Spring Inlet and and extends northward to Wildwood Crest. The Pennsylvania railroad has a right of way over Its entire length and a road bed Is laid for vehlc lar traffic. The only building there at present Is the Coast Guard Station. The beach Is a half mile wide and the western side Is directly on the Inland Waterway. WOMAM SUED FOR BREACH OF PROMISE (Continued from P«X* 1) and produce market In Wildwood. In August, last year, when off shore after peaches. WUer pressed his suit to be married so ardently his aunt agreed. She stated she was afraid if she refused it would affect Wiler s heart. The next morning Wiler purchased tickets to start on his honeymoon. When at the store Mrs. Wiler refused point blank to go. Wiler was so overcome he laid on the washroom floor. About two months later Mrs. Wiler married the partner. Reidel. Mrs. V Her. or Reidel. testified she .ook a motherly Interest in Wiler and endeavored tb assist him financially. TLi? -~“rj enterprise that he started with 1 er capital, he not only failed to mike good, but also failed to make i ny restitution of funds she suppled. She denied and furnished a witness to rebut. About nicety minutes after the rase went to the Jury, a verdict wf "No cause for action” was returned. WILDWOOD Mr. and Mrs. N. Scrlvanl. Mr. and Mrs. T Flocca and daughter Marion, and Mr. and Mn. K. Clouting, spent the week-end at Vineland with relatives and friends. Mrs. Peter Berte served an excellent dinner for them on Sunday. Elmer Rlttereback. Herbert Hoffman and Thomas Holmes are spending a week In Detroit, Mich., on business. Mias Blanche Bonnell. of Court House, attended the basket ball game in the Casino. Saturday evening. Miss P. F. Keene, of Collingswood, spent the Easter holidays w*th Miss Jeanette Clarke. Miss Clara McCann, our worthy Committee woman. Democratic, Is home with us aga<n after an extended visit to Phllad 'phla, in attendance upon an invalid mother, whom Miss McCann reports greatly improved in health. Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Atkinson, of Court House, were visitors here re-

-ently.

Fred Chambers and friend?, of Cape May City, visited here one evening recently. James F. Mackell died at hD aome on W. Glen wood avenue iroxn an attack of apoplexy. Interment was made at Holy Cross cemetery, Philadelphia. A surprise party was given to Joseph Empol. in honor of bis seventyfifth birthday, recently. Miss Ethel Flocca has been entertaining company for a few days. Mrs. Isyl Clouting spent one day recently at Sea Isle City. Fred Cole has again opened his provision store on Oak avenue, and all his customers are very glad to have him to deal with once again. Mrs. Anna Gifford was very unexepctedly called to Philadelphia on account of a death In the family. Miss Marie Guyslnger entertained a few friends recently. Mr. Rohe and Mias Rone, who have property located on East Maple avenue. spent the week-end here and expressed much surprise upon seeing how greatly property Ir going up in this section and that hardly a vacant lot remains to be sold. One evening recently, the ».?ung folks of the Baptist church staged the play ‘‘Deacon Dubbs.” at the glesea Fire House, r.ltb u large audience In attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Corson entertained a few guests recently. Miss Rose Gloeckler. daughter of Mr. and Mr\ John Gloeokler. of Wildwood Crest, and John J. O'Farrell. Jr., of Wildwood, fonnwly of Ardmore. Pa . were united In marriage, at St. Ann': E. C. charch. Mondamorning. Rev. J. A. Moroney offici-

ating.

The Tall Cedars Minstrel Show given at the High School Auditorium proved a great success. Mrs. Carrie Scrlvanl was an Ocean City visitor recently. H. W. Clouting, of Palermo, visited his son here on Oak avenue a few days last week. Mrs. Florence Joseph, of Court House, was In town on Saturday. Mrs. Kate Tamalnt ha.* been 111 but has Improved at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. I. T. Woolson visited at Fishing Creek recently.

STOCK CAPE MAY COUNTY FRESH WATER WITH FISH New Jersey Fish and Game Commission Plant Many Fish During Year Cape May County fresh water fishermen will have real sport In a year or two. when the several million fish planted during 1922. in Cape May County's fresh water lakes reach the legal size for catching. According to the report of the New Jersey Fish and Game Commission.

Lilly Lake received 300 large mouth bass and 500.000 perch; Ludlam Lake received S00 large mouth bass and 500.000 perch; Rio Grande Lake received 300 large mouth baas and 500.000 perch: and Sheppard's Lake received 300 large mouth bass. The bass in each case are of socalled "flngerllng” size and the perch are of fry alxe. All must be of adult sixe before they can be legally caught by fishermen, according to the New Jersey Fish and Game laws.

Health Economy Comfort is offered in shoes repaired by me. Health in keeping the feet dry wud warm; economy in making old shoes new at one-third the cost of newt; comfort that only conies in shoes that have VINCENT BANNING 29 Fritz Street SEA ISLE CITY, N. J.

Furnitufe Needs

In the dining room, in the parlor, in the hall are many places call.ng for individual pieces <rf furniture. For instance, there aic stands of various kinds, hat racks, china closets, book cases. In each of these needs and in many others we have a variety of styles from which to choose. They are both Useful and Ornamental We offer a worth-while collection of table and floor lamps, porch furniture, etc. There is scarcely a limit to the list of items we carry under this class of furniture. A casual stroll through our displays might suggest exactly what you want if you are undecided. Good Furniture Is Our Pledge to Ton

SOUTH JERSEY FURNITURE CORPORATION 725-27 Asbtiry Avenue, OCEAN CITY, N. J.

A Responsible ■ Position The Executor of u estate holds a responsible position. The individual. acting in this capacity often finds it too burdencone. Estate management is a specialty with us—and we give it the best attention and care.

WE HAVE THEM MODERN HOUSE PLANS for houses that can be built at a moderate cost COME SEE THEM and let us be of service to you

Strathmere Lumber Co. Swain Street and Railroad Sea Isle City - New Jersey

3 P er unt interest paid on Savings Fund Accounts FIRST NATIONAL BANK OCEAN CITY, H. J.

Low Cost—Comfortable Motoring

This Stuck four dybndar, fnr* [ _ _ affords dspeodabls, comfortable motoring for

Improvements to tba darign of both *ba « . _ _ the famous Bufck Valva-in-Head angina haw cotgrlbotod further to tbs well known Buick quail mss of dependability and economy. Inoovatkioalpai

mats tboas found in much mors aapsnaiw d Poe instance, with tba Bukk designed storm r Jtakm rehuorced by tba Buick wsathsr strip, closed car coal nets in bad weather has been closely sptrakMtsd, A signal pockat for tbs driver, comptets iiitfranuM board, transmission loch and many other cog/dal—i

nmrrRAT. 6ASA0E MOTOR SHOP JOSEPH SCRIVAMI, Proprietor OCEAN CITY, M. J. WILDWOOD, M. J.

UPREME! Only one tena truly describes this Star Oil Stove and that is Red Star. There is MO l among ordinary oil stoves by which it osa be-compared. E supreme oil stove—the fruit of modern progress—that uses ( kerosene, gasoline or distillcte for fuel—yet brings to —« ■aa of the outlying places—the fast, clean cooking hi gaa baking oven of the modern ess ranee in the at’ quarter of the fuel : Are you entirely satisfied with your cooking? Wo are now offering the new. improved models at prices that even the moat modest home can afford. Oosja Is and aee thU beautiful stove in use. Detroit ' ^ Vapor taut etqwie A. ROSENFELD WOODBINE, N. J.

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TURN THE SWITCH Day or night, and you get the pent-up power of mighty engines run your vacuum cleaner, opemte your electric washer, er to) your bread or percolate your ccffee-or run your machinery. YOUR electric plant is giving you n tervice such as few cities t •me of 8e*i Isle City enjoy. Steady, reliable, continuous, the a rioe it yours to use when and how you will for comfort, 1 pleasure. GET THE HABIT OF USING IT DAY ADD

M. M. SOFRONEY Director Department of Highway* an Electricity of Sea lale City