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CAPE MAY HERALD.

Recognized Leader

VOL. II. NO. 48.

CAPE MAY CITY, N. J., SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1902.

Subscription—$1.00 per Year.

OUR THANK OFFERING VARIED FEATURES OF OBSERVANCE OF THE HOLIDAY. A True Spirit of Gratitude ami Thank** giving Seemed to Pervade Our

Entire Community. — *

■J T is the same the country over. Kvery 1 day that is set apart as a special day of rest from usual business and lal>or,either in honor of some notable memory of person or event, or to cummemorate^or celebrate some religious function, ull tlje legal holidays, in fact, r Ugiobs or secular, finds celebrants dT two dislinot;classes making the most of the leisure gii en them. Hence it is that even TluintsgivM»g.n»y r a_ilav apart each year by the head of the Nation for the giving of thanks to Almighty God Cor his lllessings upon our people, is given up both to reiigiotts’observances and indulgence In holiday sport While it scarcely seems proper for Goo Friday, Christmas Day and Thankagfi ing Day to be thus appropriated byj those who seem to have little regard for j religious matters, in turning the day into a course of enjoyment that forbids thought of the sacred ness of fhe day, yet many such disclaim any thought of sacrilege, but make a pretense of bubbling over with joy and lighthearte ness in honor of the day. It would « tainly seem more becoming, on religious festal days, to rejoice as Christian men and women should, but the New Year, Washington's Birthday, Fourth of Jul and kindred legal holidays require n particularly religious observance, an

e would not speak in a lory vein, however, strictly considered, ■of the inclination to be exuberantly merry, fors part of the time at least, ♦veil on Thanksgiving Day, so we do not altogether forget, or pnrpoeely neglect, to tarn our thoughts to the Giver of all good, a* directed by the Presi■dent's and our Governor's proclamations. fk>, onThuraOay of this week there was a variety of little events in honor of the day. The union services in the M. E..Church were (]uite well attended, and a sermon that well and helpfully emphasised the answer to the call to give thanks was delivered by Rev. E F. Gallagher, of the First Preebyterian Church. That the Ladies’ Aid Society of the M. K. Church should give a pot-pie supper that evening in aid of finances of the church, was certainly an incident worthy of the day. This was given in the dining room of the Columbia Hotel, and though every one was supposed to have enjoyed a grand family Thanksgiving dinner, there were plenty of appetiies wanting to be appeased by the evening potpie. And the sports, of course, came along os usual, and base I toil and horseradng had their innings. ' A contest of speed appeals to most minds in the most tasdnating manner, and so a holiday horse race will perhaps be {>ardonable, even at Cape May on its splendid beach -drive oh Thanksgiving Day. The customary enthusiasm was lost greatly by lowering skies in the afternoon, anti the soft condition of the Boulevard. The only nice was between William Firing's “nag," and Edward Phillips'“boss!" The latter lost^the

race.

The base hall game did not materialise, and the race was the only diversion •of a strictly worldly character. Families enjoyed their reunions, sons and daughter* came home from the acfcoola, the place put on a'Sabbathlike appearance, and all hearts Mgmed folly imbued with the true spirit of thanksgiving. — Another Knot Tied. The extraordinary mildness of the present November weather may have liern coridutive to marriage, for seldom has there tjeen so large a NovemN-r local recopd of marriages as during the month Utst dosing. The last to be recorded/n this dtr is that of Mr. Thonv as Hal pin, of Halpin Brothers, Kxcdstdr Market, and - Miss Elsie Eldredge, younger .laughter of Pilot and Mr*. F3Ila C. Fidrodge, All of this dty. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Kelly, At Bt. Mary’* parsonage. The couple took the afternoon train on their wedding tour.

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PERSONAL INTEREST THE LONG

Goaalp of the Reaort In Which You May Be Mentioned. Typo Walter was not quite suited with his Paulsboro position, so has returned to work in the Star composing

room.

Mrs. J. H. Beck, of the Ocean street cigar store and news stand, departed on Monday for Plainfield, N. J., where she is {lassing the week with her late neighar and friend, Mrs. M. E. Heim. * Muster Donald Bell and his iraby sii ter, Virginia IJllian Bell, are the intei eating children of Mr. and Mrs. Robert •11, who have for some weeks sojourned at the Victoria. Mr. Charles D. Thomas, son bf Mr. and Mrs. K. D. Thomas, formerly of this dty, came down on Thursday evening accompanying Mr. Harry Helweg, representing Undertaker Hayes, under whose direction the remains of Mrs. McConnell were removed to Philadel-; phia for bnrialf Music pupils, and those desiring to

ons, I

delighted to learn that Mrs. Irvin Eldredge, formerly Miss Benton, is abont forming a music dass in this dty. Mrs. Eldredge's ability and success us a teachof music is so well known that we need scarcely urge it upon our readers. We advise those wishing a good teacher to avail themselves of this op)>ortunity. President Charles R. Fithian, of the Security Trust Company of Camden, was in town on Saturday last looking into matters connected with the Cape May branch. Mr. Fithian has a high reputation among both financial and social circles as being a gentleman of ability and character. His name is a bulwark of strength to the various instituhich he holds official posi-

tion.

Mrs. N. Perry Fslmnnds, formerly Miss Mary Ludlam, of this dty, is one of the most active, earnest*ind intelligent workers of the noble bund of Christian women, who laitor “in season and out of season” in connection with the famous Rev. Russell H. Connell's grand work in Grace Baptist Churcn, Broad Berks streets, Philadelphia. Thrusts of the Samaritan Hospital founded and fostered by Mr. Couwell, are carefully looked after by the ladies of this church, their latest effort being the providing of a sumptuous Thanksgiving dinner at this institution. Last

DISTANCE HOW THE LINE5 HAVE BEEN BETTERED IN THIS SECTION. Cape flay to Have Better and flora Reliable Service Than Ever. Huge Pole* and Strong Cables. <31 F:i.LO, Cental! Can you give me Philadelphia, or Baltimore,, or ^ Harrisburg, now, any time withUalf hour ? And can you guarantee me good service and a dear wire 7 And Central answers, not as heretofore,— ‘Well, I will do the best I can,” but more encouragingly something like this: .“Yes, sir, yon will get good service now, and wont have so much trouble a* we

used to."

It is a blessed assurance, one long id devoutly wished for, and has been brought about, or is being brought mt, locally considered, of course, by lieral enlargement of the fadlities, and a general and expensive improvement of every line, so that the entire Cape, and our own eity in particular shall, to soon as the improved lines have been completed, have a service that shall lie a credit to the system and convenience to the public far in advance of the uncertain quality of the past, ^especially of last season, when delays and difficulties were the rule, ither than the exception, if the frequent complaints heard were not untrue or unreasonable. The very inception of the plan to erect a long distaste telephone line throughout West and South Jersey, connecting with inland cities, was

congregation subscribed in its support $500 each. “fyonweU’s” is one of the noblest or-1 ganizations for good in Philadelphia, and in its folds Mrs. Edmnnds finds plenty for her willing hands to do. SHE WAS THANKFUL. fire. William Sutton’s Sight Restored After Total Blindness. No one perhaps, more fully or more devoutly entered into the true spirit of the present Thanksgiving period,-than the good wife of Captain William Sutton, of Sea Isle City. About ten years ago Mrs. Sutton had lost the use of one eye, caused by a forming cataract Ere long it wfis found that tfie otner eye was being fdmilariy attacked, and more than a year ago she had become totally blind. F'earing the worst, but hoping for partial relief, at least, she was placed under the care of Dr. Strawbridge, of Philadelphia, whose skill finally removed the first formed cataract, healed the eye, and restored,.the sight. Last week she came home rejoicing, in the gladness of hMf heart, that ah* could once more see. -‘Oh, this is giorionsl” she exclaimed as' she entered her home and saw dearly the objects which had lieen shot out from her view so long. “And see!” she said, turning to her husband, “I can read, too.” So, turning to her bible she opened it and read, “Whereas I was once blind’, I now

fe."

Thanksgiving Day to hdr, came with an impressive duty and a joyous obmtvuiuv.

;rand ides,The execution of which required pluck, energy and a risk of capital. Our young friend L. M. Hess, born i and raised In a little country settlement, with the most meager opportunities for obtaining an education, was the pioneer promoter of the enterprise which has now given to ns a prime service, nnder tha control^ of-the gfeut Bell Tele-

phone Company.

For many weeks a big work bps been ring on in this end of the Sta^ and in

perfection of this service, and lalxm-i uTechanics and skilled electridi

irers, hare

steadily toiled in the erection of great [►olea, in the placing of needed median-

bundled wires thsx shall amply provide for the expected rapid increase of busi-

ness to and from this point.

The huge poles set up in this dty reach from sixty to eighty feet above ground. These big, straight sticks would of themselves be something to e^dte our admiration and our pride, but casting a glance adown our streets in any direction reveals a mass of poles of many and various shapes and sites that has the appearance of a dead and twisted forest. To be plain, every-'polf should be romoved and all wires, or as ly as possible, be relegated to conduits beneath the ground. The town is helped, but is not beautified, by their

, presence. AMERICA’S CUP IN DANGER.

Coming Challenger To Be Fastest

A prominent yachtsman, a personal friend of Designers Watson and Fife of

Albert Crowell, electrician, son of D. F. Crowell, Wert Cap* Mar, left this week for Nassau Bahama Island*, where he will take the management of (he electric lighting of the properties of the leading hotel com pony of that {dace. an has become a popular Bouthern winter resort, the season proper lasting December 1 to May 1. Mr. Crowell will not return north until May. Mrs. Crowell has gone to Brooklyn, where she will spepd the winter with her mother, Mr*. Cooper.

“The Devil's (heed. Prayer, I and Defeat,” will he Porter >

Shamrock HI, speaking of the new challenger, said her designers were embodying points in her construction which would make her the fastest challenger that has yet been sent to Ame-

rica.

Interest in this statement is felt not

only by the big sporting men of this country, hut the smallest boatmen everywhere, even our own native yachtsmen of Cape May, are looking anxiously forward to the coming of this Shamrock III, hoping yet with some misgivings, that we may be able to hold America’s Cup even against this new and

wonderfully constructed racer^

A Loss to Journalism.

The recent death of Lot P. Evans, founder of the Merchants’ Guide, Philadelphia, and for many years its tr er and manager, removed from active journalism one of the most esteemed, most honorable and moat useful bera of the profession. Mr. Evans* widow Is a cousin to Mf. J. L. Landis, the able editor of the Guide, whose home has for many year* been at Cape May. The publication office of the Merchants’ Guide is in the Girard Build-

t^, on Booth Twelfth

phia. Merchant O.L.W.K*»rr, of thie dty, knew Mr. Kvons well, and speaks in the higherft terms of the ahamtev of the deceased, wtrite Mr. Undte

M>^tu.Buii»Uyvveaia«.. The mum- u. that he ho.1 often h~*d Mr Kvane teg eg*** will he “Ae M* Who ft* .peak uf hi. high ragaed far Mr. Knerv. tedi***.- | Mr. Kvaae woe ft yean efaga.

HOUSE OF MOURNING AVIfe of Proprietor John J. McConnell Succumbs to Paralysis. Mrs. Elizabeth L. McConnell, wife of Proprietor John J. McConnell, of the Ebbitt Hone, on Jkflbon street, died of paralysis on Monday mornin_ about half past nine o’clock, aged -10 years.

Mrs.

ioualy afllited with a nervous malady for some time previous to the family re moval from Philadelphia last spring, and it was hoped that the change would be beneficial to her, but late in the mer a slight stroke of paralysis caused the family to fear the worst. Two additional attacks followed recently, death ending her sufferings as above stated. Dr. James Mecray had been her attending physician, a trained nnrse tenderly cared for the patient, but all that medical skill and the kindness of loved ones could do, failed to restore the devoted wife and loving mother. The last rites of the church were administered by Rev. Father Kellv, of St. Mary’s R. C. Church. Mr. Harry Helweg, representing Undertaker Hayes, of Philadelphia, assumed charge of the body, assisted by Undertaker Thompson of this dty. The remaifts were removed by special it over Pennsylvania Railroad yoster^ day morning. Services were held with Solemn Requiem Mass, at the Church of the Gesu, EighteenUi and Stiles streets, at 10 o’dock a. m. Interment private at Cathedral cemetery. Much sympathy is felt for the husband and children in the terrible bereavement which has thus come upon them. ANNUAL MEETINGS.

Cape May County Bible Society and Sunday-school Teachers fleet. The Fifty-first Anniversary of the Cape May County Bible $bdety was held Iri the lecture room of the Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon and evening. Rev. A. W. Williams, of Ocean City Methodist Church, was present as the speaker of the evening. There was a good attendance, and tLe affairs and general work of the sodety, of which the pnhQc know comparativdy little, were so presented as to beget a lively interest therein ujKin the part of those present in the good work of distributing copies of the Book of tiotf whereever in the county there seems to.be need or wherever it is likdy to do the

most good.

The evening sermon was delivered in 1 the audience .room, the subject being “The Glory of ChrisL’* The officers elected remain the same as last year: Joseph Q. Williams, president; George Ogfden, Treasutr; E. P. Stiles, Secretary. The Sunday-school Teachers' AssoriaUon, another important organization in the.work of strengthening the outposts ot religious culture, also rhet on Tuesday evening, its session being held at the Rudolph, Mrs. R. C. Hughes, of that bouse, beiqg a member. There is no means of fully estimating the value of a conference of-thia lGad, nor of the far-reaching and enduring benefits tomankind accomplished by the training of youthful minds In uleStinday-school. Proud of Hla Daughter. A comely, amiable and remarkably intelligent girl is the 17-year-old daughter of merchant Flanagan, of North Tackahoe. This young lady, among other valued mental gifts has a talent for music that is extraordinary, and that promises .much, considered from both an instrumental and vocal point of view. (She is at present under tuition by one of the best masters in Philadelphia. -Her parents are b ro »<I of her, and her friends admire and love her for the abundance of personal and mental charms that are hers.

A Sweet Singer.

Mrs. Williams, accomplished wile of

Rev. George Williams, pastor of First Baptist Chorch, is a charming vocalist,

dmost every Sunday evening

her impressive voice may be heard in some tender sacred solo. Last Sunday evening this talented lady sang “Not Ashamed of Christ!” in a manner that touched many hearts. The pastor's '’ subject was ‘The Anthem of the Resur- '' rectlon,” and a crowded house enjoyed with the greatest spiritual satisfaction

both song and sermon.

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The headquarters of the New Jersey Life Saving district, extending over, the State coast from Bandy Hook to Cape ay, have been changed from Tom’* Ivor, where they w

of Ideal. Kimball, to Atlantic Lily, as a > suitable and convenient location ka tamtams U the office and overtegkt uf the terriee.

BEAUTIFUL WEDDING

CAPE J1AY FOLK INTERESTED IN

THIS CHARMING STORY.

Dr. Albert Knowltou Wood and Mis* Martha Peterson Grace United In Camden. <- ~~u 'T^HK charmingly written story of \2) beautiful wedding event, as told by .the Camden Courier last week is worthy a place in our columns, the parents of the popular and beautiful bride being of well known families of Dennisville, this county, where they formerly resided. The bride’s mother was formerly Miss Fills Peterson, daughter of Mrs. Martha Peterson, and of t late John Peterson, of South Dennis, number of near relatives reside in this j

dty.

The Hekxld announced the coming of this event when the cards were first issued. We could not procure the particulars of the affair itself in titnc use In our lost week's issue. But here is the pretty story, minus the names of'several hundred wedding guests: 4__ As the sweet notes from the large or gan in the Broadway M. F/. Church wen wafted through that edifice lost Tuesday evening, November 18, at. eight o’dock, when Mendelssohn’s ‘‘Wedding March" was played by Dr. Marvin A. Street, there moved don~n the center aisle of that sacred edifice one of the pretties} processions that has ever been witq^Wfi in Camden. The wedlock w as That of Miss Martha Peterdn Grace, daughter of Captain and Sirs. William T. Grace, and Dr. Albert KnowlUm Wood, one ol Camden’s most popular dentists. As the procession moved down the, aisle was first noticed the ushers, Messrs. William Magee, and Forrest Magee, of Philadelphia; Charles Holdcraft, Fhnyle Wyckoff, James 1?. Mather and J. Clarence Collins, in evening dress. Then came the bridesmaids, 5Iiss Edith L. Preston and Miss Edith Brady Martin, of Philadelphia, dressed in white nunsveiling, trimmed with yellow Panne velvet and carriew yellow chrysanthemums. Next in rotation came the maid of honor, Miss Kathryn Jordan Grace, sister of the bride, dressed in^ellow albatriss, trimmed with ,Whne velvet and lace, carrying yellow chrysanthemums. Then came two little tots, charmingly dressed, Mis* Buth Marshall, flower girl, in white, handsomely trimmed with Yaleocennes lace and carried a basket of flowers, and Cyril Tyler,, ring bearer, - dressed in black Tuxedo suit and carried the ring on * silver tray, while lost ot all came the charming bride, leaning on the arm ol her father, who gave her away. The bride’s gown was gorgeous and was of white crepe i de*chene, made over with white taffeta, trimmed with lace bertha and wore a yefi and carried a large bunch of white chrysanthemums. The bride was^reetod at the chancel by the groom, who was attended by Harry K. Lafferty, both in evening dress. Then came the beautiful marriage ceremony by the-qfficiating clergyman. Rev. Dr. James William ^lafahall, the pastor of the church, and- two of Camden’s most popular young -people were made man and wife to live after the holy bonds of matrimony. The church'olso presented a beauWui appearance with its decorations of palms and chrysanthemums and was crowded with the relatives and friends of the bnde and groom. After the ceremony a reception took place at the home of the bride’s parents, 438 South Sixth street, after which Dr. and Mrs. Wood started on a'wedding tour of two weeks’ duration, and will, upon their return, reside at 613 Broadway, where they will beat home on Tuesdays after DecenrtSfrlL

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tor’s discourse next Sunday morning. In the evening he will preach a special sermon to young men, subject: “First Places and the Men Who Fill Them." This sermon has been an inspiration to some who heard it at another place, and is repeated here in the hope of affording help to some young person who

may-hear It in this field.

Mrs. Bambrick, wife of Thomas H Bam brick, summer resident* of this city, died in Philadelphia on Sutylav lasL She had been 1* foiling health for along time. She wa* the daughter of

thirty year* had _ Omaa •treat, Ihte city, the fowl took pteoa on Wadareday, from hoc

FACTS IN BRIEF. Matters of General and Local 1aK tereat Mentioned. Carlton M, Westcott has been sworn in as Deputy Sheriff of this county. , Wjiliam Pesaelnick, of Woodbine, was held under £80(J bonds for his appearance at Court, on a charge of swindling,' James .Saunders, of Woodbury, states that this month twenty-seven year* ago behelj>cd haul logs across the Delaware river when the ice was from ax to twelve inches thick. A couple of fishing partners caught UftS enls. weighing from a pound np.iiti fyke in the bay off Fishing Creek on Thursday. The other two eels got away. Prof. Burette, live’ - ' University Exten*| sion lecturer, gave an organ redtal in the Methodist church from four to Bve o’dock on Thursday afternoon. Harry J. Shill, better known at Atlantic City as “the Rolling Chair Man," died on Sunday. Shill was born in England in 1828, and was one of 500 boys who sang greeting to Queen Victoria, i i her way to her coronation. If you have not thoroughly read op the daily news from all ]>arts of thoj world, you have only to turn to the in-, side pages of the Hera mi each week to find it all told in the most inti-resting and readable manner. Make a note oil

this.

Septimus Winner; composer of “The Mocking Bird,” “What is Home WithMother,” “Give Us Back Onr Old Commander," and other famous songs, died suddenly of heart disease Monday at his home, 1700 North 10th street, His-first effort at song writing was is-: sued in 1850 under the title oh “How Sweet are the Roses.” His greatest success, “listen to the Mocking Bird,” was composed in 18*2. Mr. Winner o£- i cupied the unique position of being the only author, on the Union side, that wrote a song during the Civil War that suppressed. FOR PRIMARY REPORTl. A Plan to Bring About Cleaner Primary Elections. Clerk in Chancery Edward C. Stokes,, :ting as chairman of the committee appointed last winter by Governor Mur-, phy to inquire into the advisability cf revising the primary election laws of State, has held three meetings in! different parts of the Commonweal^ to the end that the committee receive the opinions and suggestions of citizens on' the subject. This information will be embodied in a report which will be submitted to the forthcoming session of the Legislature. The first meeting was held Tuesday, November 18, in the City Hal! at Nearark; the second, Friday, Novembers, in the City Hall, Trenton; the third and last, Wednesday, November 26, in the City Hall, Camden. The meeting^ were thus distributed to give all ]>ers0ns an; opportunity to be heard on the subjeet] of primary reform. It is expected that the committee will make radical recommendations In •port to the Legislature, urging the passage of a law which will make Jbe registry officers the- custodians of the primaries. Thus a citizen would moke hi* selection of candidates at the samft time he was registered, and it 11s believed in this way ninch fraud would be prevented. It is also claimed for this system that much money would be, saved, not only to the cities and conn-; ties, but- also to tne men running for office. It is also likely that the general uae of voting machines will be urged at tbe| coming Legislature. Governor Ml is heartily in favor of the machines^

Prospective Spare Ribs. Not alone onr country n pride themselves on the fine “

they raise, for right here witi radiasof a square and a half a g< number of hogs are being fattened®^ an early killing. Here are some of ti Walter Bennett, 1, 250 ]>ounds; Will Gilbert, 3, 450 pounds; N. B. Bennett, !§ 600 pounds; Robert ..Chambers, l f 90 Monroe Kimsey, 1, 200 pounds; J. ^ Bennett, 2, 250 pounds; A. G. B 4, 670f O. Bennett, 0,800; John Be— 4,3IW; W. J. Bennett, 2, 600; Jofl Hand, 3, 300 pound*; Phillip Hoj~ 280 pounds; Enoch Hand, 1,250 p diaries Yi rk, 1, 200 pounds; Z< York, 2, 400 pounds; Richard Wm 100 pounds; Bert Fining, I, 200 p

Rodney Hand, 1,100 pounds, of hogs, 38. Weight, 0110.

For we or for <

goods in endless variety, sad in ala •very kind of ware, may be had at a reasonable prices at Charia* A. Swa Go In time and look through tha a