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CAPE MAY THE COOLEST SEASIDE SUMMER RE80fif OH tHE ATUHTIC COM! Reached by Readina System and Pennsylvania, from Philadelphia. FOURTEEN EXPRESS TRAINS DAILY TO AND FROM THE RESORT

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oharrvntions. Cap* May ia frnm 3 to to ilccreea cooler in Summer and warmer in Winter than any other nth id Florida. It Mamla'on a |>criinatila jutting out between the Atlantic Ocean and the Delaware Buy. ia unsurpassed. Equitable and dry climate. It ■> the Home ol Fashion and Wealth in the Summer season, ■s such. Splendid hold accommodation!. THE BOULEVARD stretches along the ocean Iront, just inside he laahionat le dliving iloura of the day are seen hundreds ol fine equipages and autoraibiles, while their an unobatructcd view of Old Neptune.

The History of -:Cape May County:FROM THE ABORIGINAL TIMES TO THE PRESENT DAY EMBRACING

THE FINEST BEACH STRAND IN THE WORLD IS HERE THE BOARDWALK is a splendid esplanade, over five miles in length, with iinolastrncted views of the ocean. FISHING, SAILING, GUNNING, and the kindred sports in both still and rough waters. Urge fleet of public yachu. BATH ENG- A highly valued feature of many of the hotels are the hot and cold sea water batlis, both public and private. Cape May Possesses the Finest Sea Bathing in the World, because its beach is smooth, with a gradual descent into the water. There are no

holes or gulleys. and no life lines are required.

DRIVING. RIDING. ETC. Miles of Beautiful Streets and Avenues. Good roads through the adjacent country. GOLFj The links of the Cape May Golf Club, among the finest 111 the United States, are open all Summer. Frequent tournaments. THE COTTAGE COLONY is a distinguished feature, made up of residents of the leading cities of the Union. It is a MORE RESORT with all the advantages of the Country Place, because it is the only resort on the Coast on the main land

and not on a sanded island, and along its avenues arc trees with verdant foliage.

THE iJARKKTS are the best, with Iresh vegetables gathered fretn farms in the tdjoining countiy.

an Infinite capacity for work and the Insenulty of a sreat general In plannine aurprlmea Hit friends tee quite a different man In private life. Hit love of the open and fine horsea la expressed In Arden, hie (real estate In tEe Ramaixi mountains, where Mr. Harrlman (pends a treater

JAMES M’CREA. (President of Pennsylvania Railroad Who Takes Recreation In Walking.)

tlaaa-lncloeod verandas, forma a picture of homeTIke < legance. The beat expressions of the owner's tastes, however, are found In the stock farm and rural Improvements The horaet In the (tables are of the Bnest for a gentleman?* driving teams Anhim—a boys' club on the East side He has been Interested In the project about 30 years. The creation of the largest club of Its kind In the world and plana for the happiness of thousands of poor youngsters—executed fn a most unobtrusive way—are a constant source of recreation. George J. Gould U an extreme type of railroad president and sportsman combined. Always found of (ports. Mr. Gould has engaged In a continuous round of sports since be grew np. Polo playing became hls fad In ItM. and In this branch of sport he has been chief!* Interested of late years In striking contrast with these financiers Is the sustere. self-contained personality of George F. Baer, president of the Reading and New Jersey Central systems. Friends of this deliberate. Incisive leader of capital In the Pennsylvania coal strikes say they sea in him the stamp of his protest Ing German ancestors, not only In bis business life, but In hls recreations as ; ‘vrlL.erflr Baer began Ilfs In Read - 1i4wPi? In the heart of the “Pennsylvania Dutch" region. A student by nature, he 4s s lawyer by profession, a railroad president by evolution, and nn agriculturist by taste. Hls country home. Hawthorne, near Reading, has a fine library, and Mr. Baer devotes much of hls time io historical research. In hls garden hw 1* an aothorlty on flowers, especially roses and chrysanthemums. He Is also something of an authority on landscape gardening, and has planned a park system for Reading. Two miles from the city is a large farm, where Mr Baer spends most of hls summers with hls Alderney cattle, bis bungalow on the edge of the Schuylkill river, end s steam launch to carry him to town. K. V. Ripley, president of the Atchison. Topeka A Santa Fe system, spends akn months of the year In Chicago. bis suburban home being at Riverside Two months find him at hls country home tn Santa Barbara. Cal- Mr Ripley's fad Is golf Ha

Stockton Hotel Cape May, N. J. OPENED FOR SEASON OF 1907

Directl) Facing the Ocean. Rooms $3.00 to fS- 00 I** Special Terms by the WeekCorner Rooms and Suites with Parlors and Baths Extra. Concerts in Ball Room, mornings 19 to 12. Hops Evening^, 8 to to Concerts to to 12 in Japanese Room. Dogs not taken or allowed on the premises. H. 6. Cake. Manager

PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD

PEXSONALLY-CONDUCTED EXCURSIONS NIAGARA FALLS August 6. 20, September 32nd 17. J907 $11.75 from Cape May

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5 Minnie Conversation at a 3 Minnie Rate CONTINUOUS SERVICE NIGHT AND DAY lit a. ters Tdfphoues b Cft Miy. We lead by 1M For inlonnalion call up chid operator P. 0. Building. Cape May.

wide or Hants Barbara with the enthusiasm of a schoolboy.

Announces Direct Connections with Atlantic City, Trenton, Camden, Philadelphia. Harrisburg, Baltimore and All Long Distant Points

Hotel Lafayette * Cape May, N. J. Of>cns June zglh for the Season oj 1907. Directly on the Beach. - - - Newly Furnished.' JOHN TRACY.

GONGRE.S© F5ALL The only brick, fire-proof hotel at Cape’may. Directly on the beach, situated on the highest land and overlooking the beach drive-way and ocean.- Refurnished and greatly improved since last year. Opens June 29th for season of 1907. R. HALPIN

AN account of the Aborigines; The Dutch in Delaware Bay; The Settlement of the County; The Whaling; The Growth of the Villages, Tlic Revolution and Patnots; The Establishment of the New Government; The War of 181 j. The Progress of the County and Soldiers of the War.

By LEWIS TOWNSEND STEVENS 480 Pages. 48 Illustrations. 31 Chapters. 5 Appendices SENT POSTPAID ON RECEIPT OP f2.M BY LEWIS T. STEVENS, Publisher 610 Washington St. Cape May, N. J.

GO TO .. J. D. CRAIG’S.. 108 Jackson St. Cape May toqe 7ou R Shoes Repaired You will find a first class Shoe Maker, and he wil do your work Satisfactorily, as nothing but the ver> best of Leather ir used. Ak fa (h< Mu Tot Cu fc lutnc fa Osi fax! Tor fani kata'.

Sewing Machines And Organs Sold on Instalments

LL KINDS OF MUSICAL INSTRt M; STRINGS FOR VIOLINS, BANJO*

J. D. Craig,

108 Jackson Street

Established 1886.

Bell Phone 97x

The Daylight Store

Bere’s good news lor Men who need Shirts. It was our good fortune to buy a big lot of shirts early at a small price and now fortune points in favoring figures at you.

O. L. W.. KNERR, 518-20 Washington St.

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JOSEPH K- HAND Manufacturing Jeweler Ne# Line of 1847 Rogers Silver Plated Ware. Souvenir Post Cards of Large AssortmenL 311 Washington st-

HOTEL COLUMBIA CAPE MAY'S FAVORITE HOTEl Under REEL Management x Ocean Sheri. Near the Ocean CAPS MAY. N. J. Table and Service of the Highest Order. Orchestra, Fine Music Postal Brings Booklet and Special Rates. GCORGC H. HKCL, PROwmaros

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THE VICTORIA Full Ocean View, Large Airy Rooms. Piodoce Fiesb fns cm mni lam DaUr

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Ocean Street PULL OCEAN VIEW. FIRST HOUSE FROM THE BEACH

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Poth’s Beer Choice Wines and Liquors

Phone No. 3D.

THE HOMESTEAD list Cor. Washington and Jackson Sts. Cap* May THE CAFE is thoroughly up-to-date in all appointments. Handsomely appointed parlors for ladies. Cottages served with choicest Wines, Liquors, if* Beers

J. J. RATTY, Manager

THE VIRGINIA

OCEAN END OF JACKSON STREET

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THOROUGHLY UP-TO-DATE HOUSE <*■ R. HALPIN, FoAnertj of the Windsor.

THE ALDINE, from butch J Open all the

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ISAAC H. SMITH CLOTHIER AND EURN IS ITER Dm LIME OF TRIMS ALWAYS OH HAWDi Opposite Reading Depot. 608 WASHINGTON ST.. CAPE MAY. N. J.

hAward f. otter GENERAL UPHOLSTERER FURNITURE and MATTRESSES WINDOW SMAi)E5. AWNINGS, sod BEACH TENTS A SPECIALTY 311-13 Mansion Street. Cape Mav

WM. S. SHAW GENERAL CONTRACTOR Daalar la jCime, SBrick, Sand, Cement and guilders Utlepkone Dio. to. SKatenals. S!i Slmira Stroot

B- S. CURTIS Plumbing, Steam and Gas Fitting: AW. OKDF.RS MCKIYB PROMPT ATTENTION SHOP—Delaware Ave. Cape May, N.J.

SAMUEL E. EWING General Contractor. House moving a specialty

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