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VOL. II. NO. 38.

CAPE MAY CITY, N. J., SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1902.

Subscription—$1.00 per Year.

ST. MARY’S

TO BUILD

A NEW CHURCH EDIFICE TIAY

SOON BE ERECTED.

Father Kelly Hope* to li Old Building By a Stone

Next Year.

T TgxE CANNOT apeak with positive Ws accuracy, but as near as can be

learned, it wav about sixty yeai

Ago that the Catholic Church of •■Cape Cland," uow known aa St. Mary's, wak organized. The first bouse of worship atbod on Washington street near Ocean, on tbo south side of the street. It

was late lu the 60’s that ground taiued Immediately opposite, a

building moved ou rollera to its. proaent

location. Aa the buildiug

the rear became the front, suitable alterations being made at both ends to conform to it* new location, and the house 'enlarged for the better conducting of the services and accommodation of increasing Congregations. The great fire of 1861*, which originated almost bn the spot where the church formerly stood, and which swept away great blocks of bnlli lugs, scorched and blistered the front the church, and it was with difficulty the wooden edifice was saved from destruc-

tion.

It was thirty year ago that Iter. Theophilus DogVu came to the pastoral

PERSONAL INTEREST Gossip of the Resort In Which You May Be Mostlooed. Tony Baldl is again enjoying pleasant daya at the Cape, making hla headquarters at the Star Villa. Mr. E. F. Anahutz and his slater,'Yila* Edith M. Aushutz, of Philadelphia, will remain at the Aldmo nnlll well Into Oc-

tober.

Mrs. Mary A. Wenzell and her daugbt 'r, Sira. Rettie Johnson, of Philadelphia, after passing the summer at Pitman Grove, are taking a week among relatives In this city. Senator Herbert W. Johnson and family returned to their home at Merchautville

yesterday.

Rev. Joshua Wills, D. D., who will

preach^t the Baptist Church to-morrow, is a brother to the late Mias Mary Jessa

Wills, who died here last week,

turned^ —Jonrdan M- Thompson, foreman of the

n ° ’ Ferris Leaeb Printing House, Phila-

delphia, Is enjoying a few days here among relatives and fri^ida of his boy-

hood days.

Mr. and Mrs. German Smith, of Camden, formerly of Deonisvllle, were greeting old. acquaintances here first of ll week. Their son, Oscar L. Smith, is jianner with Stephen F. Kotran, in the • Architectural Wood Working Co.", T41C

° r W.w,

Wood street, Philadelphia.

J, Ashton Wi

»vPt

closing his fortnight's vacation, spent here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Q.

lams, secretary of ii, Philadelphia, ta al

of thl. church, remaining | - W seashore.

surod during his pastorate,

fifteen years ago two coetly windows were presented by Rev. Dr. jlorstmau, now Bishop. Last year saw the wonderful and appreciative change in the front grounds and sidewalk. This was Father Kelly's first more toward improvement. ™ Indeed, the n*ma of Rev. D. B. Kelly, ^ y Father Degen’s successor, Is already eTv synonymous with church enterprise and improvement, and his desire and effort to creates fund looking to the erection of a house of worship worthy of the city and of his people have been heartily seconded by many who bare lent a willing baud and opened a generous puree toward ac-

complishing the desired cud.

Although the cost of last year's Improvements was about 11200, it was found that after all expenses were paid, about ♦2000 was available for a stoning of a building fund. This has been added to from time to lime, until now, Father Kelly hopes this fund may increase sufficiently before spring, to encourage tbe work of potting up the proposed new cburcb. And so, It all.depends. If tbe size of the fund seems' to warrant it,

work will be began shout April 1.

Father Kelly 'will visit other new churches In this and adjoining dioceses before getting out plans and specifications. Tbe anticipated cost is eSO.000. In case of building, tbe old church will bo carried hack out of the way. where It ■' 1 can be used uutil the completion of tbo new one. Father K4ly, as man aud priest, is well worthy tbe esteem in which

be is held by all our people.

Cottagers Louis H. Ayres and Frank R. Shattuck, who this .season have been near neighbors ou Decatur iftreet, will return to tbelr Philadelphia homes tbe last of next week. These estimable families figure prominently In golf pleasures mod In our summer society circles generally. It be tbeir good fortune to enjoy

any seasons yet to come.

President Baer, of the Reading Railway, daring a visit here tbe other day honored Dr. J. Smallwood Eldredge’s dental chair with a sitting. "What have you been doing In here 7" queried a friend as be came out. “Oh,” he exclaimed, *T bare been visit log that little •Cbam-

Der of Horrore’*lu*tbere."

Prof. Crawford Buck, of Sea Isle City, well known in music eirclea of upper Cape May, has been in town a couple of days this week, organizing a class for Instruction in mandolin, banjo or gnitor. An inducement to join these classes is tbe gift of an lukrument to each pupil. Prof. Armstrong, of Philadelphia, will be tbe

Instructor.

Miss Eliza Lafferty, who has passed tbe entire summer st tbe Cape, stopped ou tbe way to ber Philadelphia bomb, to visit her relatives, the Marshalls, at Tuckaboc, remaining from Monday until Wednesday. Miss Lafferty is a cousin to 1 tbe late Dr. Randolph Marehall, of that place, the family being a branch of tbe Marshalls of whom tbe famoos Chief

ustioe John Marehall was one.

Miss Jennie Robinson, of Decstur

NEW ELECTRIC PLANT. Bigger Plant and Greater Power, To Replace Old Plant. The Cape May Electric Company recently made a cash purchase from Eldredge Johnson, of s plot of ground at the northern side of the town between Elmira and Bank streets, near Cape Island Creek. Tbe ground Is now being prepared for tbe erection of tbe new company’s new power bonse. The new buildiug, to measure 68 by 150 feet, will contain a' boiler bonne, 66x58 feet, in' which will be erected eight 900 hon power water tube boilers, the contract for 800 horse-power having all—boon awarded to E. Keeler A Co. The engine room will contain six 250 horec-iKjwer engines, connected direct to 225 K. W„ Western fclectric genere.. . Tbe contract for tbipc of these engines and generators has jalready been let to the Russell Engino,£omp»uy. The power plant will also contain a meter and store room, 18x28 fwt, an office, lavatory rooms, with shower bath for the employes. Tbe boiler and ehglne bouses

d will .bare a large ventllaJnltflr, with movable skylight*, ic switchboard wifi be fitted with tbe latest aud beat electrical appliances. Tbs work will begin within ten days.

ring i The at

Friends of Mre.'Haenah Kcevts, who this year ventured to lease the splendid Windsot Hotel, are pleased to learn that she has had quite a successful season. The Windsor has a fine location, is elegantly equipped, and Mrs. Reeves' table and service were

si rest, C* Te * birthday party to ber many frionda last Monday night. Music and dancing were tbe features of the evening. Mrs. J. Richmond, of Brooklyn, rendered some beautiful vocal selections. Master Frank Robinson performed several drum solos, which were very much enjoyed. Refreshments followed after which all departed for tbeir homes, wishing Mias Jennie many happy birthdays. Mts-A. F. Damon, of Pblladelfihlt, Is ic of Cape May’s leading pottage re whose fealty to tbis resort, after many years of summer recidence among us, has never been found wanting. Nothing can weaken bis lore for tbe place, nor shake his faith In its future progress sod prosperity. Mr. Damon oocnpies each season a handsome Columbia avenue cottage, is a vestryman in St. John’s Episcopal Church here, and Is fsvorably known and esteemed in both business and social cir-

cles of his own city.

Cottager Cliflnrd Wilson bad for his guest from Philadelphia, over Saturday and Sunday, Mr. Ralph Waters, of the B. P. Dncas Co., dyestuffs and chemicals. 109 booth Front street. In Mr. Wilson’s launch on Saturday s half dozen ueutle men asmclates made a glorious trip as far as Sea Isle City. They were not provtsionleas, but at btooe Harbor they oon-c-ived tbe Idea of having a dinner on shore, which a good housewife conseuloO to cook for them. •’.Well," said Waters, In telling tbe story, “maybe It didn’t taste good. No sporty dinner at a firstclass cafe ever was eaten with a better relish. It was one of the most enjoyable features of our trip.” “Above all other nlaces.” he added, “give me good (

places.” be added, “give me got*

Swain’s Bargains.

Sr l ^LEE5

. . the remarkably an bis wares and their excel-”'2,rrsr'-x^

low price, of I iSdr^haa

e« store containing so many tides to be found in Sooth Jersey:

COMING CONVENTION WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION OF NEW JERSEY Will Hold Convention Here In Presbyterian Cburcb October 7tli, Closing October llth. /SjREAT prcpfcratlohs are being made here by our local Union for the holding of tbe annual convention of tbe W. C. T. D. of the ‘Stale of New Jersey. Tbe sessions will begin on Tuesday evening, October 7, In tbe First Presbyterian Church, and close ou Saturday morning, October 11. There will beabont 300 delegates, from all over tbe State, and there will doubtless be st least a hundred other visitors from among, temperance workera, drawn hither by the altting of tbe convention. Delegates will be assigned to hotels that may be open to receive them, where they will be given reakfsat. Dinner and supper will be served by the Christian Endeavor Society in tbe grill-room of tbe cburcb. This arrangement wil] tax the capacity of the church kiteken, and tall a large amount of hard work, but tbe committee believe it can be successfully aud satisfactorily carried out, even at tbe low charge of 25 cents per meal. Mayor Millet will welcome tbe de*egates on behalf of tbe city, Mrs. E. P. Stiles, president, on behalf of the local Union, and one of tbe oity oditors ou behalf of tbe local press. Mis* Jennie Wales, secretory of tbe Cape May Union, Is intelligently and industriously aiding in tbe work of aystemizing these arrangements. If other members at a dtetauce, expecting to be present will communicate with Miss Wales, she will kindly direct them where secure board during tbe convention. If

they so desire.

Mrs. Emma Bourne, tbe State President, will preside. Good music will be an Interesting feature. This will be the first time for the bolding of the convention of tbe W. U, in city. - COniNG WEDDINGS, upld Will Bring These Y. Hearts Together. Ocean City's popular young postmaster, Edward M. Sutton, ia approaching one o! the most Important events of his life, that of entering the state of ma mony. Mr. Sutton baa not decided upon tbis step without due consideration and care In tbe selection of a companion to share with him life’s joys and ' life’s sorrows. The bride-elect Is Miss Ells Naomi Murdoch, now of Atlantic City, a young lady of excel lent family and personal charms and intellectual attainments. Tbe ceremony that shall make Mr. Snttoo and Mias Murdoch bnsband and wife will lake place at Atlantic City, on Oc-

tober 18, 1902.

A pretty girl and a good one, with Cape

ho U about to

PASSING AWAY.

More Deaths the Record In This. City.

Mrs. Louisa Ford .Ware, wtflhwould have been 78 years old In November next, died suddenly on Saturday night last, September 18. Mrs. Wire had been in her usual bealtb up to within five hours of ber death, when she was seized with apoplexy, which so quickly carried her off. Sbe bad spent much of ber time, of late, at tbe borne of ber daughter, Mrs. Rowland, adjoining ber own residence, and bad on tbe day of ber duatb been quite ludustrious lu the work of tbe household, including tbe baking of bread

and pies for tbe Sabbath.

led was a member of tbe Ford family of thl* county, and widow of Daniel Ware. Sbe leave* two daughters, Mrs. Stillwell Hsod and Mrs. Ellwood Rowland. Mrs. Ware was a very estimable woman; altbongb undemonstrative, ■be led a consistent Christian life and was cloved by all. Funeral services were held at ber late residence at two o’clock Tuesday, conducted by Rev. Geo. Williams, pastor First Baptist Cburcb of this city. She will long be greatly missed by ber acquaintances, and the devoted mother will be niour#ed deeply by tbe daughters who received so -aiaoy loving ministrations from her gentle hand. Sbe bad sjieut a long and useful life, and from her active labors passed quickly -rest aud reward. Amid tbe graves of so many relatives aud neighbors wbo have gone before, her body uow lies lu quietude of Cold Spring cemetery.

CURRENT COMMENT

facts in brief. Matter* of General and Local la-

tereat Mentioned.

LOCAL AND GENERAL MATTERS . f ,?L E , U | Ke “ t ^ iD, tbe *!; olw:OD " pir * t4>r

in the Hoopes A Townsend robbery, has OF INTEREST DISCUSSED ~* J - * ' "

f"

An Impartial Review of Subjects Under Tbought-Tfac Tolk

of the Goaslpa.

\\®) E much pleased last SunW/ day morning, as seemed tbe tire congregation at the Presbyterian cburcb. with the pastor’s sermon, his theme being “Love,” as token from that passage of Scripture, new version, which reads, "tbe best of these is love,’ tbe latter word being substituted for the word charity, of the old version. The in-teresting-aermon showed deep thought and careful study. Somehow we cannot get rid of the notion that tbe revisionists did not quite do tbe right tiling in changing the word charity to love. There is love, and there is charity, as distinct from each other, it may be said, and there Is a form of love and a form of harity that really seem one aud lnsepa.1 •r*blc. We might put It this wsy, and

May blood in her veins, wbo wed s very worthy gentleman, U Miss Bertha Reynolds, of Baltimore, whose mother was Ella Eldredge, of Cape May, sister to Mrs. Joseph K. Hand, and Mrs. -nna Semter. Miss Reynolds two years ago accepted a position lu tbe store of Mr. James K. Elliott, at Panto Gords, Florida, in charge of tbe millinery denenL Mr. Elliott was s widower, soon discovered his fair assistant's fine womanly traits and amiabilty of disposition. And now there is to be a wedding at the residence of the bride-elect's parents, Mr. sod Mrs. George Reynolds, 1828 Druid Hill avenue, Baltimore, at high noon, ou Wednesday next, September 24. Relatives and others who know the charming girl, are pleased to know of her engagement to Mr. Elliott, whose business aud personal reputation are of a

high order.

Two Hearts Hade One.

William, Scheilenger, son of Mr. sod

Mrs. -Alexis ScbeUeqger, of this city, was entoge, married to Miss Rebecca Pealo, on Thurvl 1 * wril •

day, 18th Instout, the ceremony taking place at the residence of the bride’s parTbe parents of the groom were present to witness tbe interesting event. Tbe happy couple will reside lu tbis city, the groom being employed at tbe Cold Spring Life Saying Station. A reception was held last evening st ti(e parental resi-

New Poles and Wires.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company have

lape May for soil I comfort, pure pleas- s gang of linemen at work here engaged in ire and real healthful recreation." putting up new pole* and stringing new

pole* asd stringing

wires, tjie line to be constructed msin line of the company and bn tween Cape May and Camden. This work has been made oecessaryhvei all tbe pony's line* eo account of non-i ran contract with the Western Union Telegraph

- a tbe Parris Cottage, Friday last, 12th lust.

Miss Msry Jcsn

Death came quite suddenly to Mis*

Mary Jessa Wills at

Perry street, or

Miss Wills had long been connected with Wanamaker’s silk /apartment, and was quite well known to many at the Cape; It had been her custom to briug ber aged mother, to whom she was affectionately devoted, to this resort each summer, and It seemed s cruel fate that should remove ber from that mother'a> side. Heart disease is said to baye been tbe cause of Kiss Wills' death. Her age was 17 years, The remains were token to Philadelphia on Monday, and on Tuesday tbe funeral took place from the restdeooeof her brother, 2225 Baiubridge street, where

service* were held.

Heise’s {lugbes street cottage, expire Sunday last, September^4, aged 73 yt Mr. Dando bad been an invalid lor a i

Joseph C. Dando, wbo with several members of his family occupied M. E.

died on years,

or a long

time, and it was with tbe hope of longing his life and to afford as i fort as possible to whatever of time might remain to him, that be was brought beneath the .comforting influences of Cspe May’s healthful climate. The rolalns were token to bis Philadelphia home, 1722 Wallace street, where services were held on Thursday. Deceased for many gears tbo head of the known Dando Printing Hot^se.

Tbe movement upon the part of the friends of Hon. Lewis M. Crease, of Ocean City, to effect his nomination by the Republican county convention for * return to the House of Assembly, is s very laudable one, for various reasons. Mr. Crease’s term in the Honae have given him that experience which ir.ajres s man of high oalibre, such as Mr. Crease, of value to bis coastltueucy. A man of intellect, culture, of ability and industry in business, once sent to represent tbe people, and who performs his legislative duties so conscientiously, so intelligently and with snob honor to himself, to bis people and to his State, is not the man to be turned down, or even to be allowed to decline a renomination, as Mr. Crease was

at first inclined to dd.

Lewi* M. Crease Is worthily oue of the most prominent young men before the Cape May oounly^mblic to-day. He is well bred, and was born of excellent par-

Cape May Court House. He

well educated, and bis tret effort toward a livelihood was made In “teaching the yonng ides how to shoot,’’ and ho did it well. When a bank was established st Sea Isle City he became lu first cashier. Subsequently be took a step higher In banking by accepting a similar position at the lusty young seaside town of Ooean City. Ho Is now President of the First National Bank of that city, and thoroughly enlisted in tbe businets, mstis

riaf and landed progrea* and development

of the thriving resort.

Ills not surprising that those wbo 1 knew him best, and thu-e who carefully ——* se lu the Hutue last year,

say tin day, a

there was in former days, and is to- . ttiartubio lore; or we might reit mid term it loving charity,—ebarity. jn the sense commonly used UMlsy. Anyway, must not charity be tbe off.spring of love ? Can one who has no love In hi* heart be cbsriuble ? Aud then, we must not conclude that preaent-day charity means only the bestowing of gift* upon worthy objects ; there U s charity that means a forbearing spirtt^fmc that doe* not harbor malice, that i^gensrous, and kind, and forgiving: Sueh is charity. Such is love. How difficult R U Ui sepa-

rate them.

To resume comment upon tbe subject of local improvement, we are able to note but little visible effort, but there is something doing now, that augurs well for greater activity in several direction*, is said that the meadow and land purchased from Dr. Emlcn Physlck by the East Capo May Company, cost *10,000, cash In hand. We are also assured that tbe dredging machines will be at work in a very short time, the engineers and aurveyors having done tbeir preparatory work. When the mud-digger* get to work in the roar, and the piledriyssfon wall in front, there will be strong confidence in tbe coming of a new “East End” extension of this favored resort.

A new story is out concerning the sale of the big Stockton Hotel, but tbe general belief ia that only tbe rumor of lu purchase by the Reading Railway can possibly be true. However, here is the latest, one which wo have as yet been unable to positively verify. As 'twas told tons we tell It to you: George W. Boyd, Frank R. Shattuck, Louis H. Ayres and Edwin F. Cook, are named as purchasers, the price paid being *125,000. Good story, Isn't it. One thing ia sore,—there is to be great change in the Stockton. Washington and Lafayette streets will be given trolley tracks their entire length, with probable extension to West Cape ” No definite line of improvement s to have yet been marked out for

tbe West side.

HIS THOUGHTFUL KINDNESS. A Delightful Trip In R. R. Miller’s Splendid Launch “Witch." Through tbe courtesy of City Treasui R. R. Miller, of Cmmdcn, whoee delightrammer cottage is on Windsor avenue, we were permitted to enjoy a delightful moonlight glide over the waters from Schellunger's Landing to Sewells Point aud return. In his splendid launch “Witch,” on Thursday evening. Mr. Miller’s bright littlesop,ihe pride of his father’s heart, RISEard Ross Miller, Jr., tan year* old, was one of tbo happy party. Boat builder Monroe Kimaey and David Pierson as engineer, were also taken along.' The' “Witch" Is equipped with tbe latest improved machlney, and was formerly owned by B. S. WetberiU. tbe millionaire manufaolurer. Mr. Miller Is now planning for tbe building of a new and larger boat this winter, and next season may have one of the finest launches waters. His ioss by the boat house fire fas about *1000.

The Old Reliable.

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modes full confession, covering forty

P»ges of type-written mstter.

A grand temperance rosily was held at Tuckahoe last evening, when editor Win. K. Fisher, of the Ocean City Lodger, dtlivered sn sddrets on “The Orest Question.” A union choir rendered choice

and appropriate selection*.

It is too bad that tbe ooean pier so recently built aud yet so soon done for by tbe floating ioe of last winter should already be known as “tbo old pier.” It la of some use, however, as a point from which to woo the finny tribes of the

deep.

Joo McC*nn,the leading news dealer of the town, assists his mother In driving a flourishing business, in newspaper, periodicals, magazines, etc. Joe is quite a genius, and very origins’, and frequently adds novel features thst attract attention aud help trade. It is somewhat startling to receive the information from those who have collated the fact* in the matter, thst during tbe past five years forty-one persons have been removed by death from tbe membership of the First Methodist Church of is city, eight of them being from among those bolding official position in the

church.

The Committee on Education of the State Board of Education will moot at the Stan? House, Trenton, on Tuesday, September 23d, al 2.30 p. m., for the pure examining applicants for the aa^ou of County Superintendent of Cape May County and applicants foi the same position in other counties. We should never yield to tbe temptation to regard a* pleasurable entertainment published stories of the downfall of other*. We should rather have a feeling of pity lor those about us who, • through natural inclination or weakness in time of temptation, have brought shame and dishonor upon themselves. But for oue who persistently goee from crime to crime, neither pity nor mercy can be expoctod to avail anything. Was a Cape flay Boy. Many here remember Titos Townsend, s s boy, son of Capt. Theodore Townsend, Chief of Weather Bureau at Philadelphia. Titus died recently at Pltta5ur K- *fl*r »n operation fpr appendicitis, ttis remains were brought to South Soaville, and interred in the family plot at Cavalry Baptist Church gnye yard. Deceased was 88 years of age. His widow and child of three months, are at present ■1 the home of Captain Townsend, in Germantown. His mother died while the family resided at Cape May Point over twenty years ago. A younger son, Oliver, resides in New York City, and is reputed

wealthy.

Baltimore Merchants Here. As we go to press, Friday afternoon, ■me sixty or seventy members of the “Old Town Merchants Association” of Baltimore, are expected to visit this city, coming by way of the Queen Anne’s Railroad and steamer Caroline. They are quartered at Star Villa, and to-day the steamer will convey them to Old Point Comfort, where they will atop at the Hotel Chamberlain until to-morrow, when tbe steamer will convey them back to Baltimore, tb reach home about 6 p. m. The tickets were *13, which Included pomoge and hotel board. This made a cheap and delightful trip to those so for. lunate as to participate in It. First M. E. Church Next Sunday morning the reception of probationary members into full membership will take place. Baptism will be admimstered to those not previously baptized. Fe4. lowing, the pastor will preach especially for ’ the benefit of yonng disciples of Christ. Theme: “Co-operating with God in the Work of fiahwtion.’ In the evening the pastor's subject will be “ChriM and the Syro-Phenician Woman." Let every member be present to welcome those received. ; First Baptist Church The Rev. Joshua Will*. D. D., will preach ! > the First Baptist Chnrch on Sunday i morning. Dr. Wills is one of the leading ; J divine* in the Baptist denomination and all should hear thu- talented writer and

preacher.

pastor’s exiling subject,“On the Hnr- : Deck in u Awful Sea." President

gat squared! Ask to see t

it square dealing, patronise Sol. Needle*.

fall and winter line of

samples of clothing to order and ready to Price* *7.00 to 118.00. Lorre stock of Rubber Boot*, OU Skin Clothing and Winter Underwear just al my old stand—No. 506 Washingtou

The 11 nh anni senary celebration of Head-Of-River M K Chun*, Tuckahoe, ha* been postponed from Sunday, September afkh. to Sunday. October sth- Preaching at iay> a m , by Rev S JiacBurney, D. D. Praise service at v si p m. Rev. Samuel C. Chat■Ostor of Tuckahoe It. B. Church, will

ev. J. Poynts Tyler,

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