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CAPE MAY HERALD.

VOL. IV. NO. 2i.

CAPE MAY N. J., THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1904—EIGHT PAGES.

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MEMORIAL M EXERCISES SCHOOL DAYS ARE ENDED.

JOHN E. GRACE nONUflENT TO HIGH SCHOOL COMHENCEnENT BE UNVEILED. THIS EVENING.

SPECIAL TRAIN TO DENNISVILIE

John W. Mecraj l*o«ii of thU City Will Attend. Accompanied by The Cape May Band.

OF A PERSONAL NATORE.

THE GOSSIP OP CHARMING OLD CAPE MAY.

CLASS OF 04 WINS HIGH HONOR VISITORS COMING TO TOWN.

Work .by. Bcholara In All j Newa of Much Importance Gathered

Anionic Cape May's People— You May be Mentioned.

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Grade*Shown by Numerous Promotion*.

Monday nest will be Manorial Day. The day will not be celebrated In Cape May City as has heretofore been done, but John Mccray Post O. A. K. will go to DennUville to asalat In so me historical and patriotic exercises to be held there upon the occasion of the aareiling of the monument to John Grace, a Rerolutionary hero. There will be services la the Auditorium

Jthis city, in the evening. .

The monument to John Grace baa been brought about by*he effort* of the school children in Cape May County who bare been holding entertainments and collecting money to various ways for tbe past ten years. The whole matter is a eul minctlon of the idea which originated with the late Captain Henry Walker Hand who was for a number of rears a prominent educator of Cape May County, with a historical turn of mind. The matter was finally taken up and a Grace League formed with the late Darid C. Yanaman. also an educator, as its president. A handsome monument has been carved by Messrs. Biattner Sc Lien nett of this city. A special train- will leave' Cape May at 11.15 on tbe Heading Ky.. which will allow those who desire to httend . to be present when tbe exercises at tbe u’h▼eiling begin at one o'clock. Tbe Capes

May Band will accompany tue G. A. yj Poet, wbo will dedicate tbe monument. Various secret societies of Cape May County will be present to participate in the exorcise*. Addresses will be delivered by Edmund B. Learning, Esq., of Cape May Court House and Former County Clerk Edward L. Rice. A history of John Gi will be read by Miss Pearl* T. Scull of Denuisrilie, and tbe unTelling will be by John Grace Scull,* aesoendant of the hero. John Meerwald will present tbe moonmeat and the County Superintendent will

accept it.

Of John Grace, Stevens' “ History of Cape May County ” on page 196 says: “John Grace was another Revolutionary soldier not recorded In the list of General Stryker. He enlisted Jane IS, 1777, in Captain Samuel Flannagan'* Company. Third New Jersey battalion, second establishment. He took part with the New Jersey Brigade In tbe campaign in Western Pennsylvania under General Sullivan against the Six Nations Indiana. He also •erred in Captain Joseph L Anderson’s company, first regiment New Jersey Continental line, and was detailed to and served in tbe New Jersey Light Infantry batallion. Colonel Francis Barber commanding, and was with the New Jerapy troops at tbe siege of Yorktown, Va.. and at tbs battle of Yorktown and surrauder of Cornwallis, oo October 19,1781. He discharged June 5,1785, by General Washington.. He died April 10, 1855, and was boried in Union Cemetery, Dennisrille. “Tb« Incomplete records show him acting In these capacities: 1777, lifer, 1778, March, filer, and 1779, February, lifer.

in the battle* of Bennington, Brandywine, Monmouth and Yorktown. In March, May. Jane and July, 1779, he was a con dactor of store*, and In each of tbeae months Quartermaster General John Mitchell aent him in charge of stores to Coloael Hooper at Easton. He carried with him daring the latter years of his service a letter written by General Washington to

We Are In The Lead.

This resort never looked prettier than

_ today, and the authorities have been ex-

General Gates, saying that John Gracc pendulous in having the streets and drive*

waa a scout and could be trusted with any ant despatches which might past u them relative to military affairs."

First National Bank Cloaed.

Tb# First National Bank of Cape May waa cloaad on Tneaday. Tbe patron* of the bank were confronted on that morning with a placard “Bank Cloaad. In charge of Comptroller of Currency." * It is said that all depositors will be paid In full as soon as the bank's affair* can be adjusted. The troubles are said not to ba dna to the present officials of the bank. William M. Bardt, of Philadelphia, baa been appointed receiver. Dr. Phyelck. the president. requested the bank examiner to

Hotel Man Bond.

The Commrncemvnt of tbe Claee of lUM of the Cape May Public School will be held In the First Baptist Church this evening at eight o’clock. Tbe gradua'lng High School else* consists of tbe following: Rebecca Mecray Caasedy, Caroline Hebeuthai Hand and John Thompson Hewitt, all of whom passed with high honors. Tbe following is the programme for the evening:

Invocation,

Kev. Arthur Willis Spooner. D. D. Chorus, “-Away Among tbe Bloseoms," Primary Graduates. Salutatory and Essay, “Twice Told Tales." Rebecca Mecray Caasedy. Essay. “Literary Use of tbe Legend of tbe Grail," Caroline Hebentbal Hand. Chorus, “Merry June." - Vincent. Oration, “ Some Scientific Achievement* In the Past Decade,’’ John Thompson Hewitt. Rea ding, “ John Alden's Errand," from "Myles Standbb." Adele Rowland. Chorus. "WellStand by the PUg,"Belden. Annual Address, “A Few Observations,* Mr. Fletcher Stiles. Music. “Tbe Herd Bells.” Gtimberd.

Helen King,

Elisabeth Henry. Address and 'Presentation ol Certificate* aod Diplomas by tbe President of the Board of Education. Mr. Henry S. Rutherford. Chorus, - " Columbia,” Hadley. Benediction, - Rev. George Williams. Tbe follosUng received honor diplomas: Sarah Shinn Robbins, Emily Sharp, George Little, Logan B. Taylor. To merit an Honor Diploma pupils must be neither absent nor tardy, and in grades above the fourth, and a general term average of 9U most have been attained. Grammar Graduate*:— Adels' Ware Rowland, Edith May Edmonds, Marguerite Rowland Davis, Fanny Middleton Thompson, Esther Emanuel Weal, Jeannette Reeve* Hand, No Ida Robinson, Arthur Spencer Nelson, Frank John Goodwin, Harrison Shaw. Frederick Loflaod, Frederick Boerner Edna Marie York, Harry Schellenger, Mildred Fuller Hand, Robert Crtsawell Eutriken. • Primary Gradostas:— Frank Boobliu Hewitt. Allan Thi Sayre, George Middleton Hickey, Clafenoe Virgil Bishop, B'lrhUy Irvin Schellenger, Ralph Townsend Stevens.Elmont Rudolph

ford Hand, James Lafayette Millar, Samuel Whildin Stillwell, Jamas Haary Heb enthal, William John Dennis, Homer Ellison, Henry Louis Kehr, William Thomas Bush, Rattle White Eld radge. Edith Fway Hand, Laura Elisabeth Shaw, Lenora Bennett Hand, Marie Miller Thompson, Edna Louisa Eldredge, Mabel Jennie Faulkner, Leah Ware.Anea Howard Long, Ida May Church, Mary Aana Curtis, Hannah Elisabeth Douglass, Dorothy Lae Far Mercedes Millar Elliaou, Margarita Marla Math, Helen Marie Hand. Jacob Jay Edgar Pag* SUtaa, Annie Omevod, Rose Rachel Ballinc, Raymond Frohner, Annie McClinton, Mabel Esther Gibeoo. Zulia Florinda Hunt.

potte _

on the New Jersey coast has sack abun-

Mav, because of the malland of rich ■

A. Mercy Ludlam, a well-known native of Cap* May. who has had soma years’ experience in other hotels, has leased the od oo Hnghaa street from Mre. 8. F. Williams. He opened it for the season last Saturdag, and reports excellent proa-

Do Tom Wish to Save Money? U so, wa can oo it for you. We can save yon M oa every roll of matting lees than the depattment stores In Philadelphia will sell it for. W« have just received a fine lot of them. Call free. We

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Mm. A. E. Karp is again In occupancy of a cottage on Windsor avenue. Mr. J. H. Gtonrig has opened his Ocean street Summer villa for tbe season. Mr. and Mm H. SklpwRh Camieii are occupying their cottage on Stockton ave-

nue.

Darid G. Baird baa sold hi* Windsor avenne cottage to Mrs. Charles H- Ruther-

ford.

George Dale*man and family, of Philadelphia. are occupying a Windsor avenue cottage Mr. and Mr*. Clarence Fow will occupy their cottage, " Tbe Hill,'’ on Broadway, this season. Mr. and Mm. Charles M. Stuard, of Ard more, hare been gneste of Mr. and Mm. George F. Hickey. and Mr*. Bertha Paul am here for the season, occupying their Ocean street cottage. Mr. and Mm. James C. Corry have again secured the Williams cottage on Perry street for tbe summer. * Mias Lillian Townsend, of Goshen, is spending * week very pleasantly with Mr. and Mr*. Walter Bennett. Mm. Horace U. Ware is recovering snocrasfnlly from tbe recent surgical operatise which she underwent. David G. Baird ha* purchased one of tbe Aguew cottages on First Avenue, and will occupy it with hi* family this season. Select Councilman and Mrs. Alexander Crow, of Philadelphia, will again this sea son occupy a cottage on Congress street. Mrs. E. Carter McKnight Is entertaining at her cottage at Washington and Jefferson streets, Mias Dobson, of Philadelphia. Mrs. Adam Soelke has purchased for •9000 the homestead of the late Israel Hughes on Hughs* street, near Scbellen

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MRS. Mario* Hjckkt.

Mrs. J. Brewster McCollum, wife of the Chief Jnstioe of Pennsylvania, is among prominent guests registered at the Wind-

sor.

Mrs. William H. Feudemon, of Washington, is a guest of her parent*, Mr. sod’ Mrs. Horatio H. Church on Washington street. John Newkirk and mother of Philadelphia are occupying t^eir cottage on Beach avenne, which Mr. Newkirk recently pnr-

Mr. and Mis. Henry C. Lea, of Philadelphia^ will occupy their cottage at Grant and Booth Lafayette streets, on Wednesday next for the Mr. and Mrs. Chas. C. Pinckney Norris, wbo are now in California, will return again and occupy the oottag* on Stockton renne which they have had the past three tar*. Mrs. Martha Swain, of Wiasonomlng, Pa., and widow of tbe late Samuel R. Swain, is a guest of ex-Mayor and Mia. J. Henry Edmonds, at their Jackson street oma. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Oberienffer are In occupancy of their Stockton avenne ootMr. Obertenffer is private secretary to President Bear of the Philadelphia and Reading Railway. Mr. and Mrs. George H. Reel are now residing In a No*th street oottag*. Mr. Real recently disposed of his Interests In the Hotel Markwell, New York, to his partner, William A. Riley. Mr. add Mr*. Jaro L. Crease, of Philadelphia, and Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Hand, of Capa May Court House, pataad last Friday as gneata of Captain ^and Mrs. Maurice Crease, at their Franklin street home, was an anniversary which they always iss at Cap* May. Mias Emily & Gray. dangHter of Judge aod Mrs. George Gray, of Delaware, and Henry Tbonron, of Philadelphia, will be married xt tbe Gray residence in Wilmington on tb* morning of June 9. Tbe Rev. Charles 8. Stevens, (formerly of Cepe May)

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of ML Holly, N. J.. to Rev. James Henry Dunham. The wedding will be a church

affair, and will take place at U40 o'clock, the consideration,

noon. Tbanday. Jane 9. Rev. Mr. Duo

of the Clam of 1891, in which •rinlOwMV ta>»* Wa I rowels * fenghtavof Wahar A. Bam

As announced "In the HxRALD of last Wilson. Newtown; Mr. and Mm John weekthe wedding of Mr. William Wallace l ch|lreh rh„rl~ .• — ■ ,. Hickey wid Misa Marion CleveUod Hand j ^ ^^rod. Germantown; was solemnized at the new home of the j Brrwton. Washington. D. C.: Mr*. happvdbuple last Thursday evening. Rev. | •*-R»cbmen. New York; Mr. and Mm. Charles D. Parker performed tbe c^-remo- Thoa. C. Wallace, Atlantic City; Mr. and

"of- Among tbe visiting guest* who attefldril acre: Mr. aod Mr* L. Howard Ware. Walter L. Beoexrt. Mis* Lilian Scott. A. D. Nelson, of Philadelphia; Ely Buckman, Miss Sara Wilson. Miss Martha

Mm. Charles M. Stuard. Ardmore. Pa.; Mrs. Samuel Middleton, Bushrod Hoppock. Tioga. Pa.; Mr. and Mm. Vaughn. Ardmore. Pa.; Mr. and Mm. 1. E. String.

Chester. Pa.

TO PROBE LIFE-SAVING STATION Appeal ofAurfman From Suspension

Causes Department to Act.

A special despatch to the Philadelphia

Record dated last Saturday said:

The superintendent of the life-earing service has ordered an investigation of the management of Cold Spring Station, pend log consideration of an appeal to the De-

partment by Snrfman Thompson

pension by the keeper for alleged insubor-

Dellver

Pastor’s of Two Churcbe*

Forcible Diaroared

Rev. Arthur W. Spoonet, pastor of tbe tbe First Presbyterian Church, preached two powerful an eloquent sermon* from his pnlpit last Sabbath. His morning theme was “Tbe Art of Living” or. "Life as an Art.” It waa a remarkable sermon and one that seemed entirely new in the

, . - - . line of thought taken. It awakened many lutloc. “ U ^ kl ^ ‘l‘« •" l °“ TbeCT™i w „bj^ Denr.rtnient show a lanrrr ntimhar nf tnmn • •'t-i ■ . __ . .

Department show a larger number of leaving the service from this station I

from almost any other in this district in

recent yearn. In all instances t have resigned, and two are Ukriy

Tbe official Investigation is to occur before the bonsee close for the summer, June 1.

Peter Jaoquettc Dead. It was with much sorrow the people of this community learned on Tneaday of the death of Peter Jaoqoette, wbo for many year* has been oAof the best known and most successful fish merchant* of Gaps May. He had been 111 almost the re winter. As a business man be joyed tbe confidence and regards of all whom cams in contact with him. His Was a fl miliar figure among ns that will be greatly missed. Mr. Jaoqoette came from Salem many years ago and Is survived by two sons, Charles and Jamas. He 71 yean of age.

Lower Township Teachers. The following teacher* have been elected for the ensuing year In Lower Township.—Cape May Point, H. C. Blaket Cold Spring, Rose Gandy; Academy, Georg* Elliott; Fishing Croak, J. Dnrell Hoffman; Erma, Richard E. Reeves and Mias Rae W. Swain.

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As was stated In last week’s Capx May Hkeai-P the price paid tor Congress Hall by Miss Annie C. Knight was ro.00a The

—Try a pair of *«r W. L. TVmgisss or boss sad you will wear no i aoeat L T—■!—n

SOME IMPRESSIVE SERMONS.

was “The Activity of Tb* Devil’’ delivered at the suggestion of a And, with whom be

was recently In conversation.

Another aermon receiving much favorable comment from those wbo beard it was delivered on Sabbath evening last by Pnetor GaakUl of the First M. E. Church. The subject being “Sabbath Desecration.” With great earnestness and power did Mr. GaakiU handle his theme, aod It was evident that a deep impression for good

was made opoo the hearers.

P. R. R. Station Strike* a Snag. The contemplated new station which was to have been erected by the Pennsyl▼anU Railroad will not be boilt until after the season has cloaed, because of tbe inability of the company’s agents to come to terms with Wm. F. H. Reed, of Philadelphia, a cottager bare wbo owns land directly In the route to the site of the new sta-

—Entire new stock of men’s ready-to wear pants. Boys’ koea-panto at Sol Needles’ aod get green trading stamps

THIS IS YOUR CHANCE. Ooay cottage of 8 rooms and cellar am Lafayette st, near ScheUengv’s Landing.

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In business at Landing. Two Iota immediately adjoining, price* very reasonable. Nine pretty building lots on Third avenue and Broadway, West Cape May. SOxlOQ. Large enough for a doable house, if dasired. A rare chance to get a lot either •peculation or to build on. Prices

4 Ocean Strata, Cap* May.