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TO RECEIVE STATE AID N BETTER HIGHWAYS IN THIS SECTION, The Executive Committee of New Jersey State Highway Commis sion, met on Saturday, June Zist, it Atlantic City, at the Hotel Denni for the purpose of considering the re quests and needs of | the . southere counties of New Jersey for finoncl assistance from the State in the con struction and maintenance of improved highways during the fiscal year, Jul Ist, 1919 to June 30th, 1920. De gations composed of members of highway officials from the countie Pe e as May, Cumberiand, Gloucester, Ocean and Salem, appeared before the Com mittee and presented their claims foi help, showing in each instance the ap proximate cost of the projects con templated, and the particular highwa needs of the county, which it w designed to meet, Commissioner Clark, in e each delegation, pointed out, that be fore the close of the present calenc year, the State Highway Commission would take over and maintain . at State, at least three hundred mile of highways of the proposed State Highway System. As a conseq buted by the State and spent by the counties on. such hn nasbe /d would State, and the allotments of State Aid money to such counties proportion ters, that two million two bundre thousand dollars, or fully as much the sum contributed during the rent fiscal year would be available fo State Aid to the counties for highway maintenance during the coming fiscal Poioadinss, thous its is available fo, State Aid in RW gy construction. In the matter of Highway construetion, the proportion of the cost of the work, which may be borne by the State, is fixed by law. In the case of maintenance, however, Mr. Clark said that the Commission had adopted a policy of requiring the counties to expend at least a dollar for every dol- , lar contributed by the State, In this connection he cited instances af coun as much as the State Aid had given them. A very pretty home wedding was lemnized Wednesday, June 25th at moor, when Miss Edith Smith Bush, of Bush, became the bride of John K. Johnson, of Norristown, Pa. w bride was attired in a gown of white crepe de chine and carried -a bridal boguet of white roses and t peas, She had as her attendp Miss Frances Vanaman. After a reception to the immediate friends of the femily, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson left f8r a trip to the mounafter which they will reside at Norristown, Pa. ---mew__._ APE MAY GIRLS TAKE NOTICE ic Committee of arrangements for the Fourth of July Celebration, has included a feature on its program which should make a special uppeal to the young ladies of Cape May and ici both the permanent and the summer residents; that is, the Bathing Suit Parade w girls, it is up to you to make parade a success. There is no finer bathing beach in America than Cape May‘s Beach, and no where in the wide world can girls be found to equal ours in beauty and accomplishments. Get out your‘ finest costume and come and win a prize cewDr. Clarence S. Eldredge, Oculist, of Philadelphia, is at Cape Mey for the season. . Those in need of glasses er having trouble with their Leu eonsult him Evenings or S«turda comer Broadway and Third Avenue, West Cape May. [eca

Lit) (ASH H HU K3 |O UDS U 413). COMMUNICATION DIRECTED To BOARD _ OF . COMMISSIONER ASKS FOR TWO NIGHTS IN WHICH TO GIVE ENTERTAIN: MENT. Successful Last Year J At the regular meeting of the comthe use of the Convention Hall to the Scouts two nights this season, was read. This plan was carried out last year, and two very enjoyable entertainments were given under the nuspices of the Troop. On both nights the Convention Hall was crowded, and the result was that the people of the itown came into contact . with . the scouts, and learned in a way to know them, and something of what they stand for. Mayor Melvin was in favor of granting the propostion immediately, but the final action of the meeting was to require an investigation as to the ex act nature in the entertainments which are to be given. Affairs of this kind are the only means by which the Boy Scouts can raise money adequate to enable them to carry on the highly important work which they are doing, and the concession should be and no doubt will be granted.. t is understood that the particuisr Cape May, N. J. meaFRESH MILK-Delivered the day it is produced. Phone, Keystone pe E. bea Phillips, J

{PROGRAM FOR BIG FOURT ARRANGEMEN EVENTS PRACTICALLY CO PLETED BY CITY COMMISSIO ERS, COOPERATING WITH WAI CAMP COMMISSIONS, Hon. Fletcher Stites to Speak The committee in charge has it plans well matured for a grand cel {bration of Independence Day, and meeting with prompt and cordial sup [port from the citizens. Following is the program for |entire day in detail: 9 to 11:30 A. M.-City Band at Con vention Pier. 9: woldiers, sailors and marines; consist 75 YARD DASH, 440 RELAY RACE, RUNNING BROAD JUMP, RUNNING HIGH JUMP, SHOT-PUT, OBSTACLE RACE, STRETCHER BEARER RACE, PIE EATING CONTEST. First and ‘second prizes | will awarded. . 11:00 to 12:00 A. M.-Patrioti Program in Convention Hall, consis ing of an address by Hon. Fletche/ Stites, a Cape May boy, attorney law of Philadelphia, and formerly prominent member of the Pennsyl vania Legislature. Music will be in charge of Helen Porter. Mayor F. J. Melvin will preside. 12:00 noon-Bathing sult parade 0 the beach at Convention Hall. First and second prises . will awarded to the prettiest | cost: ladies. 11 2:30 to 4:30 P. M.-Base ball game Army and Navy, at City Ball Park. 2:80 to 4: ®" Vaudeville Show at Convention Hall. 4:00 to €:00 P. M.-Orchestra Convention Pier. 8:80 to 11:00 P. M-Dance at Con: vention Hall. Over $200.00 in prizes will be award ed during the day. (Continued on page five)

SUMMER The Season‘s Greeting: It in with a feeling of satisfaction and confidence that we insue this-our first summer message-because after months of labor in buying we have secured the choicest stock of shoen, clothing, haberdashery and ladies‘ wear, we have ever been able to show our patrons-the styles were never more attractive and the workmanship was never better. We know how to hold old customers and win new ones; right goods, right prices and right treatment does the work. Our new summer goods are arranged for your inspection and we will he pleased to receive a call from you, whether you wish to buy or not. We want you to feel at home in our store. Whatever you may need that we, as men‘s and ladies‘ outfitters may furnish you must be right in every particalar. y ya JA LF TH)! (si | The House of Superior Merchandise care MAY, N. J. Goodyear Service Station pi F OF 4, | FA DLA T of TIRES AND TUBES Repairing Cord Tires a Specialty: Ad. | justments on Goodyear tires. __ LEHMAN BROTHERS I ‘APE MAY, m | ann DECATUR STREET care MAY, ®.,

eEeson ERSONAL MENTION INTERESTING PERSONAL Pars PARA- | GRAPHS OF THE EOMING AND GOING OF CAPE MAY visTrORS RESIDENTS O, P. Butterwick, former principle of Cape May High School, has accepted a position with the Windaor Hotel for the summer, Among the guests at the Sloan cottage, Cape May Point, are Miss Eleanor Brennson, of New York, and Mr. Horace Richards and family, of " [Philadelphia. Wiliam V. P. Wright, of Chicago, is a guest at the Windsor Hotel for some time. | John P. Sellers waa a woek-nnd oa A Ca Lieutenant and Mrs. George | H. Reel are registered at the Windsor. Lieutenant Reel is well known here, and has many friends. M. C. Creamer, of Philadelphia, was recently down on business. P. S. Spooner.and-wife, of, Philadelphir, are mang a pleassot stay st the Windsor, Mr. and Mes, Willen Reilly New York wors recent guests mt the Elward Hotel, A. Jay MacBride, of Philadelphia, was a recent visitor to this resort. Ent t Cac 3C on business last week. G. B. Preston, of Pittsburg, was a recent gusst at the Columbia. Mr and Mrs. F. A. Matier and son Frank are here for the summer months. Dr. and Mrs. Solomon, of Boston, are registered at the Columbia Hotel for a week. Mrs. Ellwood Souder and daughter Lillian, of Wilmington, Del., were week-end guests at Cape May, Marjorie Gotshall, of Philadelphia, is a guest at this resort. Francis C, Lea, Cynwyd, is stopping here for several days. Dr. and Mrs. J. J. Shaw were recent arrivals at the Columbia Hotel. E. M. Cartwright is in town looking after business interests. (Continued on page five)

hy y Ny (o) (M U | 9 R NOT OPE P. R. R. orrICIALs CONSIDER JACKSON STREET TERMINA REAL — CENTER OF TOW) PROMISE TO — IMPROVE AP PEARANCE OF STATION, Another R. R. Slap ‘The summer station of the Rennayl vania Railroad at Grant Street, Cape May, will not be open this season Mr. L. Bert Eyster, a well Philadelphian, who for many ye has been a member of Cape May‘ cottage colony, has been recently en deavoring to have the station opened, but bus failed, as will vania Railroad Mr. L. Bert Eyster, 17th floor, Finance Blog., Philadelphia. Dear Mr. Eyster: Replying to your letter of the 14th ultimo, in regard to opening the sum mer station ‘at Grant Street, Cape lay: Previous to the war, passenge trains — were operated into | Grant Street during the summer months, and into Jackson Street in the | winter. Freight trains are also handled at Jackson Street. In the interest of economy, we did not operate trains into Grant Street last summer, for the reason that even though passenger trains did not run to Jackson Street, it was necessary to keep that station open for freight service, and in using Jackson Street for both freight and passenger trains, we are able to save the expense of one station. Jackson Street, as you are aware, is located directly in the center of real May, while Grant Street in at the extreme west end, and‘ we feel that the operation of trains to Jackson Street is much more convenient for the majority of our patrons, than the use of the Grant Street terminal. You are, of course, aware that the necessity for minimizing operating expenses still exists, and as the arrangement last summer | proved. entirely satisfactory, the operation of our passenegr service to and from Jackson Street will be continued this summer. With a normal season and the close observation exercised over this rvice, we expect to be able to determine the proper terminus for the pe May service. | If it is decided hat the operation of trains into Jack» (Continued on page eight) Men‘s Genuine Buck Oxfords in a ing tip, the seasons newest creation t Tenenbaum‘s.

Announcement! The only amusement for the children, the Merry-go-rounds, corner of Madison and Beach Avenues, will open Saturday, June 28, 1919, for the season. Come and bring the children and spend the day. Don‘t forget the date, Nfl oO Aik P T NEJ E AT 2 0°CLOcK. ~ Mothers don‘t worry when your children are at the Merry-go-round, because they are always safe. . ite U s a Oe Creag tho oles y f R E Pel 5 00 1 64 5M ti 19 5% O hy Pry a

pl)) K 133 GAS PROBLEM PUBLIC MEETING TO BE HELD IN SCHOOL AUDITORIUM ON MONDAY, AT 8 P. M., UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, Utility Commission Present A public meeting for the purpose of discussing the question of illuminating gas service here in called for Monday evening, at 8 P. M. in the Auditorium of the Cape May High School Build Ing. This step was taken by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Cape May at their last regular meeting, which was held on Tuesday, June 24. It was said that some time ago the a Pa s as aued statements to the effect that ow» ing to new equipment which had fust been installed, they could assure a far Instances were cited where tenants had been lost because they were un« able to get the proper gas connections In a reasonable length of time. Probably some references will also be made as to the charges. A Bad Feature There is an appliance operated by the Cape May Hluminating Company worked the entire day, however, but goes off about ten o‘clock in the evening. Hence the pressure is decreased, [ia obviously quite dangerous. Others state that when certain fixtures in their houses are lit, others become so dim that it is impossible to use them for any practical purpose. An existing condition of this natire is of course very detrimental to the city, so it was decided to have a pubs le meeting in which | various complaints may be heard. and an interchange of views can be effected which will be beneficial to . all interested parties. | It is urged that all citizens of Cape May. and all visitors who have any interest in this matter be present. and it is expecially desired that the housewives, | who . perhaps come into the closest contact with the t conditions, come and present ty Commission will be at the meeting. At any rate, an effort will be made to secure their attend ance. Intommmmen acommmmed TRA RRED TO NAVY Ensign Orion Reeves, U. 8. N. R. F. has been granted a transfer to the regular Na with the: same. rank that he now hi He will leave for who have estal on Decatur Street, make a specialty in repairing cord tires. This is a feature that was never thought practical before, but has recently been proven so. -mea --- wicnot William H. Nichols, of West Cape May, died suddenty, last week, at the age v No hots performed r nearly twona of faithful service in . the West Cape and PERRY r Cape May, N. J. Out Tucsdays,