A GOLDEN WEDDING

Wlf« Celebrated Their Anniversary On Sunday. Mr. and Mr* Joseph Q. William*, of this city, on Sunday laat. February t2, celebrated the &0th anniversary of their marriage at their home, 223 Perry street, surrounded by their children. Mr. and Mr*. J. Ashton Williams, Louis E. Williams and Miss Sallle Williams. Joseph Q. Williams and Miss Sarah E. Stltes, daughter of the late William Stltes, and a sister of Samuel R. Stltes. were married February 32, 1853. Mr. Williams, the sixth, eighth and 13th mayor of the city of Cape May. was bom In Philadelphia. November 2. 1827. and came to Cape May about 1850. Just previous to the Incorporation of the city. Mr. Williams Is a carpenter by trade, and began his career here as a builder and built many of the residences about the Cape. His first offlee was that of alderman, to which he was elected In March, 1856. It was for a term of one year. At that time the alderman was a member of the council and a Justice of the s years beginning In 1 1858 he served the city of Cape Island as councilman. Ip 1850 he was elected recorder and served for a year. This was virtually the same as an alderman, and In this capacity was again councilman and Justice of the peace. In 1862 he was put forward for mayor, and was elected for one year. He Introduced the system of paying over fines to the city treasury, a rule

enry Bobm, A silk urn- *

Swon.l Indies prize, a silver berry

ed by Mrs. 1*. Collins,

credit.

Tin- first gentleman'.* prize glass pitcher, wen: to Vr. Hem

uiug fourteen games,

brella was won by Mr. ' ortimer Learning, whose tally card recorded ' twelve

games.

The consolation prize was awarded to Mr. Kdward Bennett. It consisted of miniature pair of trousers with tw-o tnd-sprinklcd patches fastened In their proper j>lnces, a- d the inscription upon these patches—“Strike Your Matches,” explained their use. To Mr. John J. Hatty, Jr., all credit is doe. Through hla ability and untiring efforts, the euchre was made a pronounced success. Through the kindness of Mr. McConnell the use of the palatial dining room of the Ebbitt House was extended for the evening.

Quite a large family gatherin) held at the residei.ee of Ospt. S ilson, in Philadelphia on '

•xt, March 5, when about thirty of ialives expert to be present, hopi g to

auly u pleasant social til

JOSn-U Q. WILLIAMS.

will lie muel P.

Wilson, in Philadelphia on Thursday next, March 5, when about thirty of his relatives expert to be present, hopi g to have not only u pleasant social time, but add to the cheer of the good Captain, who for a long time has been an invalid and at times a great sufferer, the result of terrible injuries received on shipboard, when his vessel, some years ago, was caught in a terrific gale off Hatteras. Captain Wilson is a brother

of J. K. Wilson of this city. Wilson was a good soldier as

heroic sailor, and served with distinction through the Civil War. He is a son of the late John Wilson, of East Creek, who will be remembered as one the most prominent cituens of our

of J. K. Wilson of this city.

'which his predecessors had not com plied with. It was during this term also that the police were uniformed for the first time In this city. In 1865, 1866 and 1867 he was successfully elected s member of the city council, and performed a|so the duties of two other offices In the last of these three years. He was a triple offlee bolder. In that he was councilman, tax collector and a representative of Cape Island In the county board of free holders. His colleague In the freeholder board was Joseph S. Leach. At the spring election In 1868 he was again chosen mayor for one year, and was a candidate for re-election, but was defeated by a close vote by Waters B. Miller, who succeeded him. During the year the legislature passed a bill and made Mr. Williams, together with General William J. Sewell, of Camden; Colonel J. Frank Cake, of Washington; Hon. John C. Bullitt, of Philadelphia, and Captain George Hll dreth. of Cape May. the commission to improve the highways of the place. This commission lasted five yean, and four months, and during Its existence the magnificent Beach avenue, ©r boulevard, was built, the work of superintending which almost wholly devolved upon Mr. Williams. For this service Mr. Williams never received any pay. In 1874 he was again elected recorder for one year, and of course was a member of the council and Justice of the peace. In the spring of 1876 the new charter of the city of Cape May went Into effect, changing the name from the City of Cape Island, and at the election he was elected'alderman for one year. The duties of this of flee were purely Judicial, and Us holder virtually vice mayor. In 1877 Mr. Williams was again elected mayor for a term of two years, and in March. 1889, be was re-elected for two more years. He was succeeded in 1881 by Mayor Melvin. In 1884 he was again elected to office. this time as a councilman. He waa re-elected in 1887 and 1890, and served until 1198, since which time he has given up office bolding. In 1884 he was chosen as president of council, and again was its president In 1887 He was a valuable member, and In 1888 was one of the five who saved to Cape May her valuable water works franchise. Mr. Williams has been a consistent Presbyterian and active In church work the greater part of tali life. In 1854 be was elected superintendent of the Sunday school of the First

I years For s

labored In the same position. _ number of years he has been an elder in the church, and waa twice elected

United States for the

a member of the Presbyterian General Assembly of the Uqlted States for the New Jersey Synod—that of St Paul In 1888, and of Saratoga In 1894 was very seldom that a layman I

twice honored in this way.

brought many of the Philadelphia and Camden cotuge owners, and they will continue to come down now aafi the* to look after their propertlea aafi have them brushed up tor the spring flays.

Ebbitt Noose Each re. A very Kticceaaful euchre was given in the dlniL„ room of the EbhlU Houee op Monday evening for the benefit of 8L Mary’s Catholic Chureh of this city. L handaouie etone edifice will 1m* erected on the site where the old church now stands. Work will be startl'd in the spring of IDtM. The proceeds of the euchre w ill aid in this work. Fully one hundred persons participated in the euchre. Handsome prises were oflered to those winning the most number of games. Fifteen games in all

l-d.

The first ladies prise, s handsome cup

ron by Mrs. J. J. Ratty,

playc e first

aud saucer, waswi

ing f

captured

winning fourteen games.

ixe,

spoon, was captured by 3 with thirteen game* to h<

DIAS CREEK. town mrotlng. T alt In I. O. M. hall until B p. m. Captain Charles Vanamati went to Pbllsdelplils on Thursday to tranaact liuslneaa. Charles Woodlln Is painting and psperi Ing his dwelling house this week.. Caplam Nathan Doughty finished filling his large ice Imu-e St thu beach l**l

week.

The schooner Roxana Hand, owned by Frank and Charit-i Howell, was sold last 8*turdny to A. K Hagernmii and Edward Polo, of Philadelphia. Fn-einan Douglass was earring .wood from this vlllago to Cape May parties on

Monday.

Theodore Errickaon, who has been In the baker business in Iowa; for the p*«t five yr*r*. haa sold hla interest In the business and returned home, with bis wife. Western .lady, on Saturday last, and will make his hiitne In this village. Elmer Wil'.eit* and Alex. ■Scbollent.er are carting logs to the Rio Grande saw mill for barn frames for Mr. Schcllcu-

ger'a new barn.

Capt. Charlea Vanamati and wife drove to Denuisvil • and Seavillo on Monday,

calling on friends.

Henry Waisoo. of Court House, la doing carpenter Work on Capt. Chas, Vanaluau’a now wagon Imuae.

Henry R. Hallowell Dead.

the leadil

delpl

in Philadelphia,

retail

itsrl

Ixty-

and resided with his only daughter,

ling i

and this city, died at his home

delphia, earl;

ing of a neuralgic-

Mr.

iitkvilie Tuesday after s load of saw dust

to cover ice.

< icarles K -oler, of Cape May, drove up i Tuesday and bought a pair of heavy draught horse* of Townsend tiallaber. .arles Woodlln is doing some repair-; lug at ibe schiad house this week. Percy Douglaaa was presented with s fine repeating rlfio recently by bis uuclr, Freeman Douglass. Election Clerk Win. C.. Tomlin, of *Go-il-ii, waa in the village Muuday posting no,ices of thu meeting of the election board on March 8>d to revise register.

apUiu

A Pleasing Time. A social gathering of relatives and friends was held at the home of W. F. McKean, at Fishing Creek, on Tuesday evening. A grand time a big feast was prepared for those present, who were: Thomas 8. Stevens, Sr., Mrs. J. E. Mecray, Mrs. J. W. Mecray, Mrs. Frank Mecray, Mrs. Joseph H. Brewton, Mrs. E. H. Phillips, Mrs. Louis Sayre, Mrs. S. Irwin Stevens, Mrs. William Swain, Sirs. Daniel F. Kldredge, Mrs. Harry B. Marcy, Master Allen Sayre. There was muse and dancing. The solos were by Mrs. Daniel F. Kldredge and Mrs. Irwin First Baptist Church Pastor Williams will celebrate bis 28th Spiritual birthday on Sunday and will preach sermons appropriate to the occasion. The evening service will be in the nature of a "8ong and Story” service when the hymns which Mr. Sankey sung the night Pastor Williams was converted will be sung by the choir. Rev. and Mrs. Williams will also sing. Young men and women especially invited to this service. All seats free. The pastor urge* all members to attend thi services.

CAPE MAY POINT. Alfred Brownbolix Is papcrbauglng at the cottage of 8. T. Bailey. Mm. Jane Dickinson, of Cold Spring, i* spending thi* week - with Mr*. E. W. SP MuTlii* McCormick, of PhilartolpbU, is making an indefinite visit to Mrs. Edbb

J. Woolsoti.

Miss M.iry Springer, of West Cape May, waa a Point visitor this Week. We are sorry to state Mrs. Jstia Rutherford is lylug very low at her home of

consumption

Thrve ice boais were seen skin tiling on the Lake Ltiy M mday.

GREEN CREEK.

Mrs. Lottie liolliugshesd and d-ui-hur

tailors to Cape Mav on Mon-

St. Hary’s R. C. Church. Hours of divii e service at Bt Mary’s Catholic Church, Washington street, Sundays, will be at 7 and 9 o’clock a. m. Rosary and benediction of the most blessed Sacrament at 7.80 o’clock- During the week Masses every morning at

7 o’clock.

First M. E. Church.

“Modern Science and the Book of

Genesis," will be the subject of the tor’s discourse on Sunday morning, eninc his subiect will lie “

•ning h

Brother in Black—What shall with him?”

John H. Sloan, Esq., whose well i pointed summer home is on Stock! avenue, this dty, had the honor of i tertaining-at dinner, at his handsome Philadelphia residence, Hon. William Jennings Bryan, dnring his late visit to that aty. Mr. Sloan is an ardent admirer of Mr. Bryan and was one of his staunchest supporters during bis two Presidential campaigns. It is needles* to aay that Mr. Sloan and his family ai d Mr. Bryan himself derived much social enjoyment from the occasion.

Rev. George Williams will celebrate the twenty-eighth anniversary of his conversion to Christianity in the First Baptist Church to-morrow night. The conversion took place in Uverpool, England, at a Moody and Sankey meeting. the anniversary the hymns which were sung on that night will be sung at the Baptist Church, of which Rev. Mr. Williams is pastor.

Gold cutters. Fillers and learners can secure steady employment tn the Girl*’ Department, Gold I-eaf Factory, West Cape May.

now Wagon

1. Spicer Losml'ig, of Cape MM-d a eow anil calf of Town-

lilabir Monday. ^

E. How

Lawyer J. lay. purclui i-i.d Qallalul

Capt. Frank E. Howell went to Deo-

Rev. S. C. Chattln Dead. The Rev. Samuel C. Chattln, pastor of Tucknhoe M. K. Church, died last Saturday morning of pneumonia after several weeks' illness. He was C7 years old a d had been a member of the New Jersey M. E. Conference since Ih-VJ. The funeral occurred.from the Tuckahoe M. E. Church on Monday afternoon The interment was made at Kvergeen Cemetery, Camden, on Tuesday more b g.

Death ol Peter Hoff.

Peter Hofl, of Peferebui

known and highly* n

throughout Cape May couniy, di

the home of his daughter at Keyport,

X. J., Monday. Deceased was 84 of age. The funeral will take

Petersburg.

Man day.

Lost Sunday large omign-u* 1

mtiful .day am! : in attendance

There Waa a laige attendance to the outeruiiiineut in the hsll laat $uudaj

lug.

Maurice Crerse |* not building a entigv in front of the Dr. Lake property, *■ we wore made tn say laat week, but lie is building a fence aud otherwise ii ing the looks of ibe place. Capt. Eli 'this Week. Mrs. Minnie Downs is visiting friends Camden. Ralph Sobellenger carted two I hay to Cape May laat Saturday.

BURLEIGH. George Endlco t drove to Court House i Thursday. Mias Laura Steelman Is this week entertaining her friend. Miss Linds Smith, of Mdiville.

Miss Viola Allen spent the first of the

week with her sunt at Angk . Dr. Anna M. Hand, of Csj

Hand?

de — . im friend* hero Saturday. OCEAN VIEW. ia Connell No. 148, admitted three umbers on Monday night, and after the conclusion of business Rev. J. O. It Carl las made a ringing speech, and R. Feudal! Smith favored the members with aomemnsie. Afier adjournment refreshments were served aud s royal good time was bad. The revival meetings at with a good attendance, and conversions.

Dr. Anna M. Hand, of Cape May, was at of her brother. Rev. A. W.

in Friday.

Henry Clayton ban gone to Philadelphia afters new horae which be will drive Frogs, blackbirds, til Ulcers and other harbingers of spring have made their ap-

pearance.

SOUTH SEAVILLE. Mr. Frank Mavn. of Vineland, town a day recently looking sfte ness lute rests. Mrs. Jane Barton has gone to G lass boro lor a visit among relatives.

Mystic Lake-was the scene of great activity on Saturday afternoon. Ice house* were filled last week with 4-inch ice.

be held in the lecture Baptiat Church, con d Lafayette streets, a New

Iee

- ~

R. Hallowell, for years o e of

fruit dealer* in Phils-

»d at hi sdnesda

on hi

•five yt

with his only daughter,

irf' her

i dty,

early Wednesday roomattack on his heart.

\ Hallowell waa sixty-five years old

. and, hurrying to his

help from his daylight and, I aide, found him in the throes of death. He passed away without reoug Irlng her. Henry R. Hallowell founded the frail huslneiw, now conducted by his non, J. Wallace Hallowell, at 113 South Broad street, Philadelphia. He retired from

of the business ears he conduct

years ago. tor

many years he conducted a fruit store at Washington and Ocean streets, where

up an extensive trade among

the wealthiest summer resident* of this

citv, Mr. I

Hallowell was a widower. Three sons and n daughter survive him. The sons are J. Wallace Hallowell, A. L. Hallowell, who conduct* a wholesale fruit business in New York, and Henry H. Hallowell, a minister of Pittsburg.

>urg, a well espected man couniy, died at

84 year

Central Market.

One of the most popular grocery lore tn Cape May Is that of Mecray's. at the corner of Washington and Ocean streets, where a full line of the beat groceries, meats and provisions may be always found on hand at the lowest possible prices. The firm Is composed of John Mecray and‘Frank B. Mecray. who have occupied the present store for nearly two years These young men began business on Washington street, near the Methodist Church some time ago. and their business ha* gradually grown until they have now ably the most valuable business mercantile line that It in operation In Cane May at the present time.

w probs In the

Engineers are at work on surveys* Ians of the proposed harbor of reft at Cold Spring Inlet a'-d Sewells Point, to comprise an area of from 400 to 500 acres, and to constitute a land-locked harbor, the only one along the Atlantic coast. Here craft drawl' g not over 22 feet can enter under sail at any stage of the tide in tune of storm. It is also intended to erect a coaling station and either a dry dock or a marine railway. WEST CAPE MAY. Frank Swain, who is employed in | Philadelphia, spent Washington’s Birthday with his paresis, Mr. and Mrs. Jos.

Swain.

Mrs. Charles Briai.t is spending a few days with friends at Seaville. jhter of Prof. Wm. Ayres, has been quite ill, but is now improving. The Young People’s W. C. T. U. met at the home of Mias Bide Jones on Thursday evening at their regular fortnightly meeting. Mrs. Sarah Eidredge, of Washington, D. C., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Eidredge, Sr. David Hughes, one of the borough’i prominent grocers and a shrewd business man, made a business trip to Philadelphia on Tuesday of this week. Miss Laura Bishop, a borough belle, is visiting friends at Dorchester. \\ iIlium G. Blattner was in Philadelphia daring the week. Mrs. John Myers has been quite ill for several weeks and ia recoverin

slowl;

>y has b ill for some time, but is gradually regaining health.

What Is Local Oil ?

Dealing in Millions.

Income, during 1902, over

Paid Policy-holders in 1002, over.

Surplus, end of 1902, over

Policies in Force, end ol 1902, nearly 5 Millions

33 Millions 9 Millions 9 Millions

The Prudential Insurance Co. of America. Homo Office : Newark, N. J. JOHN F. DRYDEN. President. Leslie d. Ward, 1 Vice Preaidcnt. EDGAR B. WARD, id Vice Pres, and Counsel. FORREST F. DRYDEN. yd Vice President. EDWARD GRAY. Secretary, H. B. Richardson, AmL SupL, Cape May Court House, N. ]

Carpets! Carpets! 1 have the Largest Assortment in this city WlChoose irom,Including Imperial Axminstcr, Milton Velvet, Empire Velvet, Roxbury Tapestry, Extra Tapestry, Best Tapestry, Mottled Tapestry, Royal Tapestry, Ingrain Carpets, 3 ply Union Monarch Extra Super, Columbia’Extra Super, Victoria Union, Gothic Union, Norfolk Ingrain, Aubusson Carpets, Rag Carpets. Why pay car fare to Philadelphia and freight charges, when I ^11 deliver Carpets at your home at less per yard than you can buy on the so-called * Bargain Days.

CHAS. A. SWAIN, x P. O. B0XS41 30S-7 JAGKSON ST., CAPE MAYrat Trading Stamps given on all Purchase* foi 10c. and over.

Closing Out Business ..Selling Below Cost..

I£)iZson <£ S on '

Picture Frames Window Glass A large assortment just received ol Popular Priced and

High Grade Framed Pictures.

Walter Savage

309 Mansion Street,

CAPE MAY. N. J.

B. S. CURTIS,

Plumbing, Steam and Gas Fitting. All Orders

Receive Prompt Attention.

SHOP-No. 11 Decatur St. CAPE MAY, N. J.

I have been asked that Question nmn

ctlcal use of Lucal

has modi

crons times. The practh

during the 1

theorising non .

matter what an article Is mad , in practical use it answers the

years has mode iry. It does not Ic is made of. If

purpose nything

lyglgSvjiE £

21. Payment of ix*x> of Sciiool Rond* iooo

j »a. Intereat on School ~

PFROPRIATING ORDINANCE,1903

APPROPRIATING (

e on the market. ' «• <*« Sc , h 2°!_*£*L <U f 00 2: Memorial Service .25

27. Board of Health aoo Sec. 2. And be it further ordained and

Anticipated U«S2^d' Mli£ii£ Tax'n'upbcaU P fclr’aID-'i'to -

reel and prescribe the amount of taxea tc levied in the dtr of Cape Mav in the year A.D. 1903. and to make appropriation* amj limit expenditure* for the time beginning the first dav of January, A.D. 1903, and ending the thirty-nnu day of December, A.D.

inhabitants

Be it ordained and enacted by the * of the City of Cape May. in City 1 bled, and It ia hereby enacted ty of the name, That the fob

IJ35 and

any fnndsin the treasure to be used forthe ; JOHN HALPIN, respective purposes and not otherwise: ! Approved: Prcaident of Council.

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Item — ; P Pebniary *7 190V i a ™ 0 “ as w

Wilmington Morning New*.

paper is th tublisbed i

This papt

paper published in the State of Delaware, and one from which Gape May hotel me<> get excellent results in advertising the houses. It has the largest bomfide circulation in the State. The publisher imK. M. Hoopea, who is wellknown to the many Wiliuingtonians 1 who dome regularly to Cape May. Rates made known on application. tf

Romanic, ”■ ne Ideal Wall Paint.” Romalite is an Oil Paint put up in paste form to be thinned with water. It is made for both inside and outride exposure. Ills durable aud has stood five years O" exteriors with seaside exposures. It is fiat (without gloss), washable, hygienic and give* a very artistic velvety flnlah. It was adopted by the U. S. Government Buildings at the" Buffalo Exposition. Later the Government used Komaiitr for its buildings at the Chariest on Exposition. The Committee on Excorts on Awards, awarded Romalite tiie cold medal. For sale by' A. C. Glut, 41B Washington street. ' Fo* Sal*—Seven building lots in different locations in West Cape May. Aft ply to Lewis T. Stevens,' SM Washington street. Subscribe for the Hdulo.