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VOL. I \ 2 CAPE MAY CITY, NEW JERSEY SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 1921 ^cSrooN *?■!»' PEE tmi A. LEON EWL 'ANAGER - ' ~ ~ A. 1.EUIX £.*»!.

PERSONAL MENTION , INTERESTING PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS OP THE COMING AND J GOING OF CAPE MAY VISITORS f AND RESIDENTS. ( The postponed meeting of the Wo- ' men's Republican Club of Cape May, will be held Monday evening, January J 10th, at 7:45 o'clodc, at Club .head- " quarters, 506 Washington street. Mrs. Rosetta Knox, of Barrmgton, ] formerly of Cape May, is "siting ' relatives here. Misa Ellen Kimsey spent the holi- ' days ia Philadelphia with her aunt, : Liias Both Fleischauer. Mra. E. Crawford and aunt, Mrs. J. Davis, of 412 Bank St., entertained New Years Day, friends and relatives from Vineland, Ocean City, Atlantic City and Cape May. Miss Ada R- Studt, physical training instructor, School for Deaf, Trenton, N. J., spent the holidays with C. Parker Jerrell and his parents. Miss Studt is from Colorado and was pleased with Cape May. Miss Ida C. Stevens of Philadelphia, spent the week end with her sister, Mrs- E. J. Jerrell. Mis Henrietta Goff, teacher of Household Economics in the Thomas Potter School, of Philadelphia, spent the Christmas holidays with her parents on Queen street. * Miss Goff has made an excellent record in her chosen profession and has been very highly commended for the work she has been able to execute, by those who are higher in authority, as well as re-| ceiving a notable increase in salary' for her services. James Carroll, of Washington, D. C., spent the holidays with Miss Ethel Warner, of Washington streetFrank Sutaey, of Pittsburgh, spent a few days with Miss Audrey Warner of this resort William E. Presser ad<l family enjoyed a short visit to Philadelphia recently.- • Miss Elizabeth B. Campbell has returned form a two weeks visit with herfidend, Miss Andrey Miller at i-

Roselle F*rk, N. J. Miss Campbell isj i the charming daughter of Mr. and J Mrs. Charles Campbell. Mrs. Joseph Hughes has as her guest for a few days, Mrs. Daniel Stevens of Philadelphia. Mrs. Rebecca Bennett of Howard j Street motored to Philadelphia the first of the week, with friends. Mrs. Frank Mende of Philadelphia, a cottager, was here the beginning of the week. Dr. Bert Hand, of Philadelphia, was ] a visitor at his former home over the , week end > ] MrT Elden, of Philadelphia, was the first of the week looking . over his new improvements. _ "Mrs. William J. Hamilton, of PerryStreet will pass the month with her ■ son in Virginia. Mrs. Mattie States of Hughes St, will spend the winter in Philadelphia.' [ Miss Sue Hildreth has been passing , the week with friends in Philadelphia. ! Laurence Eldredge son of Free- ' holder Irvin H. Eldredge, is recovering in a Philadelphia hospital from an operation necessitated by an old in- , jury. Laurence is a freshman at Lafayette College, Easton, Pa. 5 • • • MISS GERTRUDE BRISTOW | Miss Gertrude Bfistow, daughter of William Bristow, of Brooklyn, now ref siding at Cape May as superintendent s of the construction of the large hangt ar now being erected at the Cape May Navy yard, died at her home on s Kearney avenue Wednesday morning. n Interment will occur at the Green- .. wood cemetery, Brooklyn, on Friday. n Miss Bristow was a patient suffer- „ er and a most charming young lady. ! y VARIETY SUPPER Class No- 3, of the First Presbytersi ian Sunday School, will give a variety supper in the basement of the Church, lt Wednerday Evening, from 5 to 8 r o'clock. v Price fifty cents. >- MANY ATTEND PARADE :- The trains were well loaded from h here on the First of the New Year, to it see the Mummer's Parade. ner ineraa, auuicj mine «- - nc* - — - • ^

ELECT 1921 OFFICERS SCOUT COUNCIL OF CAPE MAY HOLD ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS ON TUESDAY, THE 4TH, INST. The Boy Scout's Council of Cape May, held the Annual Meeting in the City Hall on Tuesday, 4th inst. 7.30 P. M. The Secretary's report showed progress for 1920. Treasurer reported:- Reoeipts for . year, $265.50; Expenditures, $205.00; Balance in hand, $60.50. , Reports were rendered from the r Troop Committees, Court of Honor, ; Commissioner and Three Scoutmas- . tors- t The Commissioner, Mr. Alan de P. ■ Ewing was particularly pleased by 1 the progress made in 1920. The three ■ Troupe now being completed and more ■ applicants calling for admission. Officers elected for 1921 were.President, A. W. Hand 1 Vice-President, Frank P. >!ecray Secretary, Theo. W. Reeves f Treasurer, S. F. Eldredge Commissioner, A. de P. Ewing t Chairman of Court of Honor, L. EL - Rodes ! The annual dues for 1921 were set i at $5.00 per Member. The Troups have Regular Meetings ' in rooms at The Conventional Hall '• once each week. ^ The Boy Scouts is no longer an ex- ' periment. It is the best organiza1 tion for your boy to belong to. It will make a man out of him and improve his citizenship. Give it a boost. £ FREE HOLDERS MEET The Board of Chosen Free Holders at their annual meeting selected Floyd Hewitt, of Anglesea, as director, Palmer Way, of Wildwood, solicitor, Harry Headlev, of Ocean City, treasurer, and Irving Fitch, of Sea Isle City, m clerk. to The annual dinner was held January 6th, at the hotel Brighton, Wildwood. ry

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BOARD OR TRADE ' 4 HOLD ANNUAL MEETING. \ The Board of Trade held its antiual 1 meeting at the City Hall on Thursday evening, December 30, 1920, at wttch , the fokrwing officers were eloct&l to R ! serve in 1921: President, Lewis T. Stevens; Vke- ' President, Samuel H. Moyre; Secretary, Everdtt J. Jerrell; Treasurer, Stephen B. Wilson. [ A resolution was passed, asking the 1 U. S. Navy Department to' take up e the railroad trades, from the beach , front and to 're-locate them for the | ) " section base over the Sohellenger's j Landing and the resolutions have been ( r sent to the Navy Department, U. S. , ; Senators Edge and Frelinghuysen, and. , Congressman Bacharach. i e 'the city commissioners were asked , ■, to -appropriate $10,000 for advertis- j . ing this year. v i The ball park fence was discussed _ and commissioners were requested to i .. donate enough to iput it in order, or e else it is to be taken down. e The Commissioners were requested to reconsider the action in connection ; with the proposed Theatre oh Beach . Front and to remove the old Pavilion No. 1. . New members admittad:- Messrs - Walter Savage, John Myers, Joseph P. Cox, David M. Teitelman and Ed- . win P. Nittinger, The proposal to raise the dues for 1921 was discussed but no action was ;t tokenThe Board of Trade deserves the at- ^ tention of every citizen. It presents. Especially should all business men, (and ladies too) become members. In fact, to speak plainly, every citizen of a" age should make it' their special business to have their names placed on n" the Roll of this organization. This is >t- the public place to propose, discuss and recommend such items as may be thought necegary, by any citizen, to be adoptad for the benefit of our City. re Job the Board of Trade, pay your yd dues, enter into the progress of the d- oommunity by being present at all the j. Meetings and lend help and aid to the jr, officers, who for so many years have labored to bring about results which we all desire. **• CHURCH OF THE ADVENT - Rev. Paul Sturtevant Howe, Ph-D., Rector SUNDAY SERVICES {J: 8:00 A M. Holy Communion . » 10:30 A. *M. Second services and serA 3:15 P. M. Sunday School. 5. 4:00 P. M. Evensong. —

CAPE MAY HIGH SCHOOL CHERRY ELECTED BASE BALL MANAGER— PARTICIPANTS IN SPORTS MUST HE MEMBERS OF ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION On 5th inst Morris Cherry was elected Baseball Manager, to fill the vacancy caused by Harry Lemmon school. A motion was carried to have a Colhmittee of Arrangement tok suitable musk at the dances held after the Basket Ball Games. Committee be appointed by Principal Rodes and President Myer. To be a memof the Basket Ball Team a student must first be a member of the Athletk Association. All must be in good standing by paying the dues. Class Rings arrived December 22nd, 1920, and are declared "satisfactory." Thursday morning, Mr. Ralph Vorof Rutgers College gave an "interesting talk on "Debating." 1 The Superintendent and the Prims-' psfl attended the meeting of the State 1 Teacher's Association, in Atlantic 1 City, during, the holidays! Eventually we may be forced to ' concede that woman's sphere is this 5 one on which we live.

SIXTEENTH ANNUAL REUNION Mr. David E. Goff and wife entertained the members of his family for ' their annual reunion, on Near Yean Day. For sixteen yean the familtaa have been holding these reunions and - many happy hours are spent in the S merry exchange of jokes and good - wishes. The hostess being noted for her ability in the culinary art had prepared a wondSMa! supply of ^ood" s things to temp the appetite on this e occasion and it is needless to say that Q all present did more that am^le justice to the tempting viands placed beB fore them. Late in the day the guests - departed for their various homes full r of good eats and good cheer. Those e who enjoyed this memorial Occasion s were; Mr. and Mrs. Walton Grace, Mrs. Rae Gandy, Mr. and' Mrs. Isa- •- iah C. Goff, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Hi e Foster, of Eldora, Mrs. Sidney Rn Goff and Miss Henrietta Goff of Cape May, Mrs. Joseph Butcher and i, daughter Mary of Heislerville, Mr. " and Mrs. Charles Stowman and r- daughter, Katherine, and Master Wcl- '- ter Stowman, of Dorchester, Thomas A. Foster, of Washington, D. C., Allen G.„ Foster, of Cleveland, te Ohio an\ Edward Scull of Rio Grande. T ~ — ■" ' M 1 The lot, corner of Hughes and Hois ward Streets, is being cleared up, for the erection of a bung^low.

Y To Delinquent I Taxpayers 8 ! I ' ! e : ; • r. ; Notice is hereby given that all land on which r '• taxes are unpaid for the year 1919, will be sold * ; at tax 9ale on • I I Tuesday, March 1st, 1921 h ; • and all taxes not paid by January 25, will be advertised in the newspapers on Saturday, j j January 29, 1921. •, ; ; Yours respectfully, * ; ; : : W. J. FENDERSON, 1 Collector.

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