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CAFE HAT COUITT TOOK FRIDAY, JURE 8, 1926.

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Wildwood Visited By Big Holiday Crowd a»hf Timt ^

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p,i, WiBumt Benlt 1 jltt» Boardwalk

Visitors

Mr. and Mr* Albert Ward vill occjpr the Bramble eotUce. In Eaat Maple avenne. for the aeaaon of 'IB. Mlae Ida Souden, connected with the Bonwltt-Teller stores, spent the week end with friends in the Brooklrn-Hart apartments. Mrs. B. Bramble, and her nephew, Joe Cos tell, are visiting with friends In Salem, Vineland, tnd middle State towns, enroute -o Philadelphia over the week

end.

Sales Manager C. Harper Halfmann. of Oak Lane, operating with the W11 wood Gardens Development Company, has leased the Hobbs property In Maple avenue,

for the year.

At the Pines, Pine and Pacific avenues, the ladles of the Wildwood Civic Club will give a supper, Mrs. Martha Van Horn, chairman. Reserve Saturday, June 13. for this occasion, which promises

many surprises.

Mias Charlotte Pllsen, Red Cross faculty. United States Government hospital, at Aakvllle N. C.. Is visiting with Miss Bara J. Perry. Miss Pllsen had nursed Mias Perry's Invalid nephew, whose death last week in the base hospital was the result of gassing

on the battlefields of France.

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Konowltch, are receiving congratulations on the birth of a son. born In Philadelphia. Tuesday the 2fith. Mr. and Mra. James McMniry, likewise. whose baby daughter, born in the Mace hospital, on the 28th. adds a second granddaughter in the Alex. McMurry household. Mra. Charles Schumann, the

successful proprietress "Baby Shop." has Uken _

of her new branch store In the tormer Board of Trade office building. East Oakley avenue. Dr. H. Burton Walker and Ada Harris Walker. M. D.. associated with F. H. Sheppard. M. D.. consulting surgeo :. occupy the west ■*■**

store as professional office*.

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Forsythe and children, motored from Lake Worth. Fla., this week, making splendid time enroute. Former residents of Glenslde, Pa., Mrs-

Foreytke was greeted with surlocatloo. \ prise when Messrs. Riley, Garvin, been Ghlles and Yorke. arrived prompt-

tiros n out the window In U ily from that Borough to spend the Bui- of yesterday. i holiday week end on the opening \or forgotten was the Ulumln-1 of her summer cottage here.

proposed hotel. “Phillip B-. M proof of

iTlV at all news

nnnch Office at Wildwood and Ktic Avenusa Ker. Phone

By HELEN S.

Wildwood's new boardwalk t(m e<i with such crowds as never her wooden way in all hts- {£. Memorial Day week end-

Vkitors marveled.

what would

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JC Ol-'M. » »' °' b " '"t" Sl.r .rtmom b«.j ti. l»I Tit mto the resort by every 0 f vehlcnlsr transportatill the apex of the holiday brought Saturday nights ^ on the boardwalk to far outdisunce all previous records. ill the shops were open, wonferfnlly enlarged and Unproved, rirre were new merchants, yet funUitr faces of last year appearing here and there were accordo! veicomlng recognition ms vlsliorf grasped hands with those fellows who have been coming to Wildwood fir to engage Id business upon her wooden way. Tempo.ary lighting was strong m till the more splendid stand«dj are set In place. Rol.lng thalr-. gliding over the smooth lorfai e provided for their “ w dufWe use on the new walk, w tn attraction, and were well p tonited. It was a gala scent A sonderful Is 1U proportions

gat one most forgt If old Wildwood

housewife will enjoy marketing here where table products are on wide tables and bins for choice of selections. See ad In another

column of tko TV..EG.

Celebrating the birthday occasion of Mra. Anna Platt, of Frankford. at the "’’Ithlan." last Thuraday afternoon, gathered a few near friends of the bosteea, Mrs. T. Elmer Flthlan, In honor of her mother. Among those present were Mra. Walter H. Treen. Mra. Giles Craven. Mrs. Joseph dwell. Sr.. Mra. M. H. MUlward. and the

guests of the house.

Mrs. Elisabeth Dowell, of Olney, spent Memorial Day week end at her apartments la Eaat Magnolia Avenue. Mra. George Prince, of Glenslde, will stay at the DlckaonPlttsburgh. for a few weeks. Lieut. P. F. Driscol 1 Marine Barracks, Quantlco, Vs., with Mrs. Driscoll and baby June, motored here from Virginia for the holiday. stopping with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Palmer. Eaat Juniper

that

of extensive and up-to-daie proportions, which Is consigning •idtvpread Interest at this time. Seh.-dulcd to begin operations by October flrat of this yaar. and. to be In readiness for early opentu tbl» time next year—HI*, tie new hotel, comprising 200 room,, u backed by a syndicate Urohing capital utoek Invastsett organised under the Wildwood Hotel Corporation. H. Foster

Ooilir president.

All the Beach hotels report rod business. Cottages In e sry corner of the Island, showed untuvl interest, and many house mtle* were held over the week where harny groups of young IgPle made merry indoors and It fro'.lcka on th“ beach. Tho warm weather of Sunday gave n*nr an opportunity to take their laltial dip In the surf, and aside ftom the ceremony attending the Manorial Day celebration, there *at plenty of amusement for eterybodj and not a dull mlnjite In the entire two full days' outItg by the sea was summed up for

Ur avenge visitor.

At the Freldlander heme Eatt Wllwood Avenue, a party of •»»# and glrla from Camden, held eamlval with music and dancing, ^tuning to their homes vl* autoaobile late Sunday afternoon. Th- public hearing held In the Hi*h School auditorium. Friday afternoon last, to air the teatlnony between the Beach Really CoB 'i*an>- and the City of Wlld*j“' under the auaplcas of the w*i Ibpartment'a office, tn Wll■lacton, Del., closed without inThe contestants *re ss in the dark as before, as a “utter of fact, no decision bra '"'t leached and It looks very {““■h a, if there If ;rolonged j “ligation ahead; even beyond the '’"lleiiion of 'hear courts. If '***')• .V warning finger "» t" tiattU ere the eonfilct

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'““am H Darnell, of Cam,r " a-willed by George A- Bwr-, '•presented the Beach Real- ^ “ peny City Solicitor Hand. w^Judge cole, of Atlantic City. 'Til ' “Ua* Clayton Jonea. of appeared for the City. _muriF| B rown or ,1,, ^r^r De'tueni presiding. ><.l Brown was aaked to with-j I ,h - n*nslt for the present or I irL^ 00 .' U ^labllahed beyond s I I ,l “‘ , ,h * CK* u 001 ! ■ * < m holding firm to the stsnd 1 I ‘ , * i, 'aken. It was contended I I In’,' . ln vl * w ,h#r * b,lB * nc i I *V^',le waters at thU point, I 2 , “'kHttsst. the Wer Depart-1 I UrenJ 1 *' 1 00 grounds for Inter- j IkJ'. 1 ’ 1 case of a handful of. It,..,, .’^•Wlg to disrupt a com-j tand on the eve of a great . I'l harvest; when Wildwood; fl-'i'g Into the limelight ol i '»io.- popularity, and the "••content sown now will '••untleas lose In the end. iopened her cottage on u ‘ k Avenue, for the holiday Z'? r “J‘o faos. Mra Harry ir.| •. broadcast from W1P h-, > *) o* June I. In oss of

_ __ trtlon 'fast of concrete floor si

not too much to devote to the sals of fruits and vegetable*, for In the handsome new market of the Atlantic Avenue Market Company.

Wildwood Commmicmm The Wildwood City Commissioners convened In short aesalon Tuesday afternoon, there being no Important business on the slate for transaction other than -he passing of ordinance No. 200. which provides for the Issuance of $20,000 Improvement bonds for the hard surfacing of Park Boulevard. . .. Mayor Culver addressed those _.eeent briefly as to Commissioner Taylor's prolonged Illness, stating that his condition had Improved. The Department of Streets and Highways has suffered a setback by the absence of its chief and much of the work of tbs office haa reverted to the Mayor. Commissioner Taylor developed pneumonia Immediately following bis experience when the automobile In which he was riding. enroute from Cape May. one midnight three weeks ago. plunged over the bridge at Schellenger a

Landing.

“Can Marino’’ Sold -Casa Marino.” house-by-the-water. In Spanish, was sold this weak for $20,000 through the real estate office of Oliver Bright, before the structure had reached completion. The former who la the builder and contractor. Edward O. McGarry. has produced the highest In architecture. Outside sad la. the building Is s marvel of beauty. A dlnlngstts and kitchenette, to s feature attraction appealing modern housewife. Tbs bathroom

North Wildwood

Building inspector Fight For another time Mayor Shivers an lounced the appoinment of Richard R. Anderson, building inspector. which has never been confirmed by Council. Eva Woodward. representative spokesman for the Improvement Association of North Wildwood, addressed Council, remonstrating against the situation as bringing undue criticism upon the cliy. and stated further. In reading a communication from States Attorney Walter R. Darby. Trenton, which explained that the appointment of a building Inspector war made by Council and not by the Mayor. To this the Mayor replied that the matter of his being properly empowered to make such an appointment had been thoroughly thrashed out and acting under the Instruction issued from the City Solicitor's office, he had

made no official error.

Councilman Clegg has stood In direct opposition to the appointment of Anderson, and voiced his sentiment In the crowded court room, which, after hie dry fashion of showing approval of Miss Woodward’s statements, convulsed many present with laughter. Ac ordinance was Introduced - •pro.vrlaUng $40,000 by bond imue for the completion of the new High School building, Including furnishings. Ciaytborne fl Nickerson were swarded the contract for repairs on the boardwalk from Sixteenth to Twentyalxth Avenuea at the bid $1.02$. To L T. Wootoon swarded the contract for the spreading of 1.606 ton of gravel, he being low bidder, at $1.60. John Press received the appointment of captain of the life guards for tha season of 1026,

taking effect on June 16.

Mlae Sweet: “When did you decide to break your engagement?" Miss Brier: “Just as soon as I read the Income tax he paid.”

Do you want a good automobile? -You will find many advertised in the Automobile Section of the TIMES Classified Department.

Wildwood Priest Given Purse By Congregation A festival of love, loyalty and Christian fellowship marked the surprise ceremonial attending the silver Jubilee of Rev. James Maroney of the Church of St. Ann. held In the auditorium under the auspices of the parish and loyal workers of the church. A puree of $2,100,1 one hundred dollars for each year of Father Maroney's life with hla parishioners at St. Ann's, and twenty-five American Beauties were gifts bestowed upon their beloved pastor. On invitation to the Sharkey home, in North Wildwood. Father Maroney unsuspectingly came to the auditorium later In the evening, where the surprise was arranged

him.

On Tuesday morning the bera of the E. V M- Scuality communed in a body, when aeven vlalUng guesta of the clergy were present at the altar. It was with tear wet eyes and faltering vMce that the esteemed and beloved father of hla flock addressed the crowded hou^e Immediately following High Mass, so touched wai he with the sceree about him and the reverence vouchaafed by his people. Forth Wildwooo Flag Hairing The flag raising at the North Wildwood new High School. Saturday morning, was attended by an l.’ipreaeive ceremony befitting the occasion. The emblem, handsome In 1U proportions, was the combined gift of The State P. O. 8. of A., and Jr. O. U. A. M. State Secretary. Geo. W. Smith, making the preeentatlon. William H. Bright. Senator from Cape May County, acknowledged the gift In eloquent words of acceptance and appreciation. The Boy Scouts acted as guard of honor and hoisted the colors, when from the bosom of the mother flag, fell myriads or smaller flags, eagerly caught by the school children grounds. What the world needs Is an anasthetlc thft won't wear off entlrely until the surgeon la paid.

To the Voters of Cape May County I hereby announce that I am a Candidate for the office of Sheriff. Your support and assistance is earnestly solicited at the Primary election on June 16th. I have served m Under-Sheriff for the past three years and therefore have Rad the training which qualifies me to handle the work and duties of the office with promptnes* and efficiency. JAMES T. HOFFMAN (Ordered and paid for by James T. Hoffman)

Announcement

OPENING All New THOMPSON’S GARAGE General Filling Station Sinclair Gas and Oil Automobile Acceasori***

Special Attention At All Times

144 E. Spicer Avenue Wildwood = New Jersey

proof also of the fact, to that the | small apartmeptaaPdfallyrentad.

NOTICE!

An Eoent such as South

NOTICE!

Store wiD be dbeed Tuesday, June 9th, and Wednesday, June 10th, to vwwlrm arrangements

Jersey has not seen in 30 Years

Store wiO be dosed Tuesday, June 9th, and Wednesday, June 10th, to make arrangements

EXPLANATION ENTIRE SPACE represent* Cspe May County. WHITE denote* where Fox Bro*. dothee are famous. FIRST BLACK SQUARE repraaeut* the •mall area where Fox Bro*. clothe* are not yet popular. SECOND BLACK SQUARE represents the cemeteries, the only place* Fox Broa. Clothes are not known. FOX BROTHERS Stores to dothe the Entire Family Pacific At Montgomery Ave*. Wildwood. N. J. Opposite City Hall Delivery Service in the County

HARRY SHEFFER’S REMOVAL SALE Beginning Thursday, June 11th, 9 A. M. After more than 30 years we are about to move from 112 E. Main Street to our new and larger home on High Street (the Mechanics Bank Building). This means our entire stock must be sold at once—at reductions that mean savings of one-half to one-third on everything in our store. Ours is by all odds the largest and finest stock of clothing and furnishings in South Jersey. All from standard makers. And now. at the very beginning of the summer season, our already low prices are reduced—with but one thought in mind—immediate clearance. EVERYTHING GOES OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF MEN’S AND BOYS' CLOTHING AND FURNISHINGS—AT SACRIFICE PRICES

HARRY SHEFFER 112 East Main St Millville, N. J.