cape may Herald, Thursday, may is, jeo*.

Bright and Breesy Paragraphs Gathered throughout Cape May County by the Herald’s Reporters.

FIVE MILE BEACH.

WILDWOOD. May I8.-Tb* Finance CoimuIttrY of Uorotnrli Council bas *»b«n! for bi(ln for $12,000 worth of ft per cent. Improvement !>ondt, the issue of which wa* authorised at a special elec-

tion held here on Tuesday.

HOLLY BEACH, Mar IS.—Mayor 8mith has named Judice If. II. Yoorhee* as Borough Solicitor of this resort.

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE. CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, May 18. —Mrs. Race spent the first of the week with friends in Philadelphia. Mrs. Horace Richardson spent Sunday with her sister at Erma. Misa Alice Daobler is spending thia week in Philadelphia. Earl Oodfrey of Angleaea was a Sunday visitor here. , Fred* Peterson and family are entertaining Miss I’ha-be James of Ureen Creek this week. Mrs. Flora Magee and daughter Lillie of Frankhnvtlle spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. George Grace. Mrs. Monroe Weldon of Cold Spring spent Monday wi'h Mrs. Lizzie Willia.

DIAS CREEK. DIASCREES, May l8.—Allen Wales and wife of Cape May vnuted Alexander Scbellenge; and wife over Sunday, Ezekiel Kldredge of Green ( 'reek attended preaching service in the M. E. Church on Sabbath last. Capt. Cha« 4 Vanaman made a business trip to Ocean City Saturday. Rev. E. K. B'inyatr of Atlantic Citv, a former pastor ot this charge, was calling on his many friends in the village on Wednesday. - J- W. Grace and Mrs. Anna Grace of Goshen drove down on Sunday afternoon to attend Snndav-wcbool and preaching service la the rf. E. Church. Richard Uovd went to Millvillt Tuesday and called.on a lady friend there. 'Mrs. George Schellenger, who pas - been sick for the past month, is much worse at this writing, and a great puffer-

tr.

Mr>. Walter Ware of Cape May wa* at the bedside Pf bw ajpk mother on CDDday, The Grange anniversary exercises which took piece on Tuesday evening of last week were a huge success in every respect Eighty-five members were presentTrepresenting almost every town in the county. Misses Della and Mamie Norton viaitee friends at Eidora the drat of the week Mrs. Alice McKissic of Lower Town•hip viaited her grandparenia. Uncle Tommy Sayre and wife on Wednesday and Thursday last. Thomas 11. Learning and wife were Visiting Mrs. Learning s mother at Goshen last Sunday.

success.

The Lighthouae is bring repainted. Mr. A. G. McCauseland, superintendent of the Atlantic City division of the Reading Railway, is looking for a cot-

tage here for the Hummer.

The Cape May Improvement Company has issued an attractive booklet descriptive of the land here they are about to develop. The company has also opened a suite of offices in the Provident Building, -Rb and chestnut streets, Pbilsdei

phis.

Those who succeeded in passing the finsl examinations at our public school were: Graduate. Esteila Laflertv; First Grade, Florence Rutherford,' Bertha WoolsonvSecond Grade, Willie Woolson aud Frank Hughes; Third Grade, Morris Christ. Our residents are much exercised over the fact that the (Jape May (formerly the Republic) has been taken from its run to this place from Philadelphia. We hope that arrangements will be made whereby another steamer may ply between nere and Philadelphia the coming summer.

Rates to it. LOtns world's faib. Tlckstitobs Sold k! vsry tow rates rla

fishermen say they never knew of one so large bring caught in Dias Creek wateis before.

WE3T CAPE rtAY. WEST CAPE MAY, May 18.-Hor*ce Corson is patriotic in every sense of the word. He has recently fitted himself out a fine cedar flag pole, and has placed it m his front yard, and bas also placed a twelve foot nag on it. Let everybody take a patent from Horace and show their patriotism. Those who were successful in passing the examination at the West Cape May school were: Post-Graduate, Alice Brenton; Certificate of Progress, Julia Blattner; Graduates, Mae Neal, Elizabeth Eldredge, Ethel Hilman.

IN THE COUNTRY. What Nature is Doing in The Oardens and Woodlands. —Violets Unger. —Likewise dandelions. —Buttercups are pure gold. —Apple trees are handsome. - Myrtles are by no means gone. —Tbs pretty Lilac's are In rogue. —Peach tree* tempt one to rob them of their pink-violet glotr. —Dogwoods here "spread tbeir snowy sheet a" In the woodlands. It is hard to stop singing the praises of the dogwoods. —The Msy apples having raised their umbrellas, bare put forth tbeir sheltered cream-white blossoms, lovely things near-

ly two li

on every side: and Its too bad that everybody can't pass this most charming of the

ass none ‘down on the farm.”

—The dandelions have raised tbeir head* high above the grass, that their leathery seeds mar be borne by the brreses tor tte broadest possible dlatrlbuUeu. -Cape May county strawberries, which are usually in market at this time of the year, have not as yet appeared, aad growers sa> that they will be fully two weeks

late, owing to the cool spring.

-The commencement of the Qneaa City High School will taka plane May ST.

b Jr., aad Ldrafios Aug.

CAPE MAY POINT.

CAPE MAY POINT, May 18.—Our cottage colony are beginning to arrive. A certain young man who makes very frequent visits at the Point, was returning from hU usualeveninrscall recently it probably being in the wee small hours of the morning, encountered several dilficulties before reaching bis home. The voung man upon leaving the house of his lady love bade her the regular evening farewell and then departed, but had not p eceeiled Dr when in an instant he found himself laying in the middle of the road, wheel and all, now whether the hours just soept mere implanted too heaviiy on thia young mans mind had anything to do with the mishap we are unable to say—Probably he was asleep—Av we go to press we learn that a young grocery clerk of West Cape Msy is ailing, also a young lady of the Point is rather anx-

ious.

A'small building Tor the drying and screening of sand for commercial and manufacturing purpose/ is being erected at Wolfs Point, a short distance north of here. Frank Entriken and William Vanaant are the promoters of this new

enterprise.

Rev. Dr. Adolph Spaeth of Mt. Airy

vimted here Monday.

The Bailey cottage Is open, prepatorv to the coming of the family for the

summer months.

The Rev. Mr. Toy, who recently removed here from West Cape May.' and who has conducted services m the" Union Chapel throughout the winter, is highly gratified with the growth of the Sunday-

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in his work, which accounts for- tils „

For the Louisians Purchase Exposition > be bald at St. Loutx, Mo., from April >0 to December L 1904, several forms of excursion tickets to St. Louis will be placed on sale by tbe Peansylvauia Railroad on April 28, as follows.— Season tickets, good to retorn until December 15,1004, to be sold dallr at rate of $39.20 from Cape May. Sixty-day excursion tickets, final limit not later than December 15, 1904, to be sold daily at rate of $32.70 from Cape

May.

Fifteen-day excursion tickets to be sold at rate of 926.50 from Cape May. Tickets of tbe forms named above win be sold from other stations on the Pennsylvania Railroad at proportionate

ties.

Ten-day special coach excursion tickets will be sold on May 10, aad on other date* to he announced later, good going only on •pedal coach trains, or in coaches on designated trains, and good returning In coacbes on regular trains, at rate of $20.00 from New York, $18J0 from Philadelphia, sod proportionate rates, approximating one cent per mile from other points Excursion tickets by variable routes. Season ticket* sod sixty-day excursion tickets will be sold via variable routes; that is, going by one direct route and returning via another direct rente. Variable rente tickets will be sold applying through Chicago In one direction at tbe name rates apply for season aad sixty day excursion tickets to St 1 arals. going and return-

ing via the direct routes.

On all one-way and round-trip tick eta.

-rf»nlon" coootrr—.rt M j*.

over of tea days will be permitted at 8*. Lon is on payment of a fee of |U» and de-

posit of ticket.

Fo* Saw—A splendid building lot on the north side of North street, 40- ft. front-by 100 ft. deep. Will be sold cm Apply to Lewis T. mevens,«» Washing ton street. 1TKE. To waoM IT MAT o

ANCIENT MAKKIAGEH. A Record of Those of One and Two Ontarfes Ago. Below we give's list of marriage license rernirds in llte office of the Secretary of State of New Jersey. These will be continned from week »o week and ought to lie interesting to those who wsnt to delve into fsmllr history. You will want tbeCarg Mat Hgaau> to follow these Usta. They began in the- issue of August 20th laid. (comxcxi) rxoM last wkhc.) Hanna Smith and Richard Osborne, May . 17112. Hnnnah Smith and Henry Ludlam, Jan* 30. 1772. Lydia Smith and Shamgar Hand. September 5.1761. Martha Smith and Elijah Matthews. October 10. 1770. Mary Smith and Jeaae Hand, N'oi'smber 7, 1750. v . Mary Smith and John lazard, December li. 177a Mary Smith and Abner Corson. April 5,1

1773.

Mary Smith aad Samuel Koater. April

25.1/74.

Naomi Smith and Georse Hand, August

1. 1774.

Pbebr Smith and Samuel Crowell. November 7. 1759. ’ Pbebe Smith and Philip Godfrev, Febru-

arv 4,177$.

Pbebe Smith and Charles Thompson,

June 15. 1780.

Rebekah Smith sod John WJUeta, June

i. ITtK.

Rebecca Smith aid Frederick Modlaer,

April M, 1774.

Rhodey Sm'tb and Henry Foster. Sep-

tember 18. 1717.

Sarah Smith and John Scull. November

2t ITTA

Zilpbla Smith and Thomas Ludlam,

August 1, 179a

Isaac H. Smith, -CLOTHIER AND FURNISHEDOpposite Reading Depot. 608 WASHINGTON ST.. CAPE MAY. N. J.

A FUU, LINE OF TRUNKS Constantly on Hand .

Hannah Somers aad Richard Smith,

August 30. 1745.

Elizabeth Sommer* aud John Butler.

August 5. 1768.

Mary Sommer* and Uriah Smith, Au-

gust 24. 1758.

Judith Spicer and Elijah Hnghea, Octo-

ber 26. 1778.

Sarah Spicer and Christopher Leamyng, August 8. 1761. Deborah Stanton and Mica jab Covenover January 20.1751. • Susannah Steelman and Jdhn Keele. Oc-

tober 24, 1764.

Lovkw S'evsns and Abraham Rennet. November 6,170$. Sarah Steven* and Thomas Stillwell, January 10,1781. Abigail Stevenson and Stephen Foster October 4.17IB. Abigail Stite* and David Bancroft, November 6, 1752. . fro axcontisext) xxrr week.)

THZ TW AT R. LOUD-

▲ (Hotau Trisaph of Americas Progress. Every true American is interested ia the iat Exposition which has just bee ed to the public gaae at St. Louis. It Is grand in conception, superb In detail, aud no branch of science, art or industry baa been overlook In the allotment of space for the proper exhibition of the progress which they severally have made'. Likewise amusements are a pro feature of tbe Fair, aud all that is beet and moat wholesome have been included. Tbe build Inga are beautiful In design and moth In proportion, while tbe landscape surroundings are elaborate and fully In keeping with the architectural monuments for tbe buildings can be called nothing No other Exposition can compare trom tbe standpoint of scope or vaatoeas, aad a visit to the St. Lon Is Fair Is nothing abort of a great educational treat. The New Jersey Central in connection with tbe Royal Bine line has an illustrated booklet which will be sent to say ad s upon application, aad for rat like information drop a postal to Gen’l Passenger Dep't. Divlrion H, C. R. R. of

N. J.. New York City.

Office of Dm. Loreooe and BcboH, tucasor* to Walter J. Learning, corner of Ocean and Hughes streets, open for the practice of dentistry in all its branches, (Dr. W. B. Sickter, associate.) 0 hours dally, from StolSa. ic,2 to4r. W., 7 to 8 evening*. Narcotized air for tbe painless extraction of teeth, endorsed by the medical fraternity Philadelphia.

HANAOEK WANTED.

Trustworthy Lady or Gentleman to ge business In this county and adjoining tarriwrg for well aud favorably known bouse of solid financial standing. 930.00 straight cash salary and expenses, paid each Monday by check direct from bead quarter*. Expense money advanced. Po

Wall Papers Jut received 4 large in hiefa you can select. The p from 5f«-uU to SO cento a p'

CIGAR EMPORIUM. 'ccan god Hughe* StrecU, Mat, V. J. IMPORTED. Key W«t nd Domestic “ Turkish sad Domestic Cigurottc*. BRIA* AND MEERSCHAUM PIP HA High grad* gmoVicy gad chewing tobacco. And sfl articles for tho Smoker * sun MSS or SIRS STATKWSST.

JOSEPH B. HUGHES & SON, Contracting Painters CL&JPE 27. J. ESTIMATES GIVEN - SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

Drop s line, and a representative will call and give Estimate* and other information desired.

THE HOMESTEAB East Corner WashIneton and Jackson Sts. CAPE MAY, N. J.

THE —

CAFE [ST-*

U thoroughly up-to-date in all appoing tuents. Handsomely appointed par Ion for ladies.

Ojttages served with Choicest Wines, Liquor* *nd Beers J. J, RATTY, Proprietor

IRE ALDINE

DECATUR ST. (Tint 'jornr ■from beach). Opes all tfca

Rooms large aad Mgt

Rates, $2 par day, upward; $10 per week, upward. THEODORE MUELLER.

M- C. SWAIN & Co.,

OFFICE * RESIDENCE, Corgie and Queen Streets CAPE MAY. N. J.

Twentw-fiv'T V**ra Kwoericnce.

MANUFACTURERS OF

ARTIFICIAL STONE PAVEMENTS. CELLARS FLOORS, Sc. or ANY COLOR OR DESIGN.

WM. S. SHLAJW, OCSfcYEJRAXi OOBTXSRAOTOIk

DBALER ZR

T tira Bprots, SARD. CBHBHT AHD BTODKRS KAfSBlALS. No. n. - m Bans* ftessss.

SAMUEL E. EWING

... General Contractor ...

HOUSE MOVING A SPECIALTY.

Post Office Aidless, Capa May Court goose, S. J.

B. S. CURTIS,

^tPlombisg, Steam and Gas Fitting.*!

ALL ORDERS RECEIVE PROOPT ATTENTION.

SHOP-No. 11 Decatur Sl CAPE MAY. N. J.

Contractors A Builders

YORK BROS.

W H BRIGHT,

FIRE INSURANCE I. ... P.rt .1 C^, O.cr

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