OCEAN CITY SENTINEL. THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1893. We shall be glad to receive items of news and communications of interest to this community and our readers everywhere. All communications should be accompanied with the full name and address of the writer, not necessarily for publication, but a guarantee of good faith.

LOCAL NEWS. The band festival was well attended Saturday evening. Dr. A. Wert was here on Monday looking after his property. Samuel L. Singley and wife are visiting relatives in Philadelphia. Rev. J. B. Turpin, of Absecon, was here on Friday looking after his cottage. Mrs. M. Wilcox, of Philadelphia, made a business trip to this city Tuesday. T. W. Brown, of Atlantic City, was in town Friday looking after his cottage. William Bridgewater and John Sumner, of Philadelphia, were here over Sunday. Correll Doughty and wife, of Atlantic City, made a business trip to this city on Monday. Miss Mattie Sipler has returned to this city after spending the winter in Philadelphia. The Ocean City Annual Camp meeting will commence on August 4th, at the auditorium. The Ladies Aid Society will hold a sociable this evening at the residence of Mrs. J. T. Price. Mrs. Warren Mitchell, of Clermont, was in this city last Friday looking after her cottages. Mrs. Charles Christian, of East Creek, has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Jacob Sutton in this city. The SENTINEL building last week received a fresh coat of paint at the hands of J. S. Rush. Miss Fannie Robinson and friend, of Philadelphia, visited the former's parents over Sunday. Y. Corson has received two vesselloads of brick from Haverstraw, N. Y., during the past week. Rev. Pennington Corson, a property owner in this city, was among the visitors here on Tuesday. A slight change has been made in the time of the boats plying between this point and Longport. Mrs. J. W. Smith entertained friends from Atlantic City over Sunday at her Central avenue residence. Lewis Risley intends building a small addition to his cottage, corner Seventh street and Central avenue. Ticket Agent Etwell, of the West Jersey Railroad, took a vacation during the early part of the week. Joseph Fletcher, of Philadelphia, a reader of the SENTINEL, sends us one dollar for the Talmage Fund. J. C. McAllister and T. P. Williams, of Philadelphia, were looking after their realty in this place last week. Miss Mary Lake is in attendance at the State Convention of the Epworth League, in session at Newark. Mrs. S. B. Miller entertained Philadelphia friends at her Central avenue residence during the past week. F. S. Simmons and wife, of Camden, were here on Tuesday with a view to locating with us the coming season. T. W. Brown, of Atlantic City, has rented his Central avenue cottage, in this city, to S. W. Sharp for a year. Harry Lake, son of Rev. S. Wesley Lake, of Bridgeton, now presides at the organ in the First M. E. Church. Oliver Pierce has sold his cottage on Asbury avenue, near Tenth street, the purchaser taking possession in the Fall. Enoch B. Campbell and wife, of Charleston, S. C., have taken occupancy of A. D. Scull's Eighth street cottage. William Willoughby, of Philadelphia, has purchased a lot on West avenue, north of Third street, ot T. W. Brown. Mrs. J. M. Holland, of Philadelphia, came dpwn on Monday and is occupying her Aabury avenue cottage for a few Aobert Fisher ha* added a furniture wagon tohiaalready well-stocked livery, and is now prepared to do hauling in that line. Alfred Nelson has purchased a lot on Asbury avenue, between First and Second streets, through the agency of Y. Corson. Mrs. James Thatcher and daughter, of Philadelphia, occupied their cottage at Thirteenth street and Asbury avenue a few days during the past week. Although the Aldine has been purchased by Reuben Edwards, Miss Hanna Heisler will conduct it this season, as has been her wont for the past twelve years.

Keasby Hand, of Moorestown, for-

merly of this city, who has been suing for a divorce from his wife, has been granted a decree. The Court also gave him the custody of his child, a bright girl of four years.

Joseph Shaffer and wife, of German-

town, are being entertained at the residence of James Linn and wife. Mr. Shaffer is just recovering from a severe illness and speaks in high terms of Ocean City as a health-giving resort. Twenty-two homing pigeons, belonging to Atlantic City parties, were set free at the West Jersey depot Friday noon by W. H. Elwell, to whom they were consigned. After hovering over Ocean City for some time, as if taking their bearings, they shaped their course toward Atlantic City.

WANTED--Washing. Apply to 825

Asbury avenue.

Paper hanging, decorating, painting

graining and sign writing. All work guaranteed at Smith's, 6th and Asbury. BRICK! BRICK!! BRICK!!!-Orders for brick left at Thorn's hardware and furniture store or at Glenn Cottage, 8th St. and Haven Ave., will receive prompt attention; or with Abel D. Scull, contractor and builder, Thistle Cottage, Central avenue, above Seventh St. 5-11 His Fiftieth Anniversary.

John W. Smith, of Central avenue, near Eighth street, passed the fiftieth mile-stone on life's journey last Friday and it was made the occasion for rejoic-

ing. About fifteen of his friends were

invited to share his joy and the home of Mr. Smith was the scene of a merry gathering. After the party had wished the gentleman many returns of the day, they sat down to an excellent tea, embracing all the delicacies of the season. The guests were in a reminiscent mood, and the comparing of notes of life's happenings in individual cases was indulged in. We most heartily congratulate Mr. Smith on the rounding out of the half century, and hope that his

shadow may never grow less.

Ocean City's Electric Lights. Ocean City's electric lights were given a trial Saturday evening. The inten-

tion of the company was kept a comparative secret, and it was only after the current had been turned on and the lights were burning that a majority of our citizens knew of the completion of one of the most important enterprises undertaken by the progressive men who are at the head of the company. As one looked up and down our streets, he could not fail to be struck with the metropolitan appearance the introduction of this mode of lighting gave to the town. The contrast between the

old and the new was marked, and the success which attended the first effort

marked another step forward in the line of progression. Like all new ventures, a number of improvements were suggested by the first trial of the new

machinery, and when the plant goes

into permanent operation it will have reached perfection and all the appliances will be in first-class working order.

A Rescue at Sea. Captain Burdick, of the schooner Booth Brothers, which was wrecked on Brigantine Shoals in the heavy easterly gale last Thursday morning, tells a story of wreck and rescue in which two brave and persistent skippers saved the entire crew and captain's wife and child without accident in one of the most severe storms ot the year on the Jersey

coast.

The schooner Booth Brothers sailed from Tenats Harbor, Me., April 29th, bound for Philadelphia with 500 tons of paving stones. The crew consisted of six men, and the captain’s wife and child accompanied him on the voyage. Everything went well until Monday, May 1, when the schooner took a heavy northeast gale, which continued with increased fury until she struck on the dangerous Brigantine shoals, near Barnegat, at 4 o'clock in the morning. She remained in this position until the wind shifted to the west and drove her off the shoals into deep water, where she soon after sunk. As soon as the captain discovered the schooner to be sinking he launched the lifeboat, and, not withstanding the tremendous sea running at the time, succeeded in getting all hands into the boats in safety. Taking his wife's apron, he tired it to an oar and the men took turns in keeping the signal upright so that it might be seen by any passing vessel. After two hours of drifting about in a raging sea, drenched to the skin, the boat was sighted by Captain Bird, of the schooner James W. Bigelow, from Cienfuegos for New York. Captain Bird succeeded in getting a line to the boat, and then dropped her astern. The sea was too violent to get alongside, and the only hope of rescue was by means of the breeches buoy, which was brought into use by the line already secured between the schooner and the boat. The captain's wife was first pulled aboard, then followed the child and the crew, the captain being the last to leave the boat. All were taken to New York.

Cottages Rented. Mrs. O. H. Woodward, of Orlando, Florida, has rented Captain J. S. Willet's cottage on Central avenue, north of Seventh street, for the season, through the agency of Robert Fisher. William G. Shields, Register of Wills, Philadelphia, and wife were here on Friday and rented Lewis Risley's cottage, corner Seventh street and Central

avenue, through the agency of R. Curtis Robinson.

Miss M. Faunce, of Philadelphia, on Saturday rented Jacob Reed's cottage, Fourteenth street and Asbury avenue, through the agency of Y. Corson. Miss H. Wood has rented her cottage, corner West avenue and First street, to W. T. Barber, manager of the Atlantic Coast Steamboat Company. Charles Nabb, of Millville, has rented a store and dwelling on Asbury avenue of Peter Murdock. Edgar Woolman, of Burlington, on Monday rented Warren Mitchell's West avenue cottage through the agency of H. B. Adams & Co. D. Moore, of West Philadelphia, has rented Oliver Pierce's cottage, in second syndicate, for the season. Rev. W. H. Burrell has rented the seven cottages in this city to the following parties: Mr. Birchall, corner Fifth and Wesley; E. T. Clinton, 634 Central avenue; Mrs. Ziegler, 636 Central Ave.; Mrs. Weston, 638 Central avenue; Mrs. H. D. Canfield, corner Sixth and Asbury; Miss Mary Getty, 640 Central avenue; Mrs. Gilbert Emley, 642 Cen-

tral avenue.

Professor George W. Allen, of Philadelphia, has rented the Edgecomb cottage, situated on Wesley avenue, near Eleventh street, and will occupy the same during the coming season. Charles Sapp, of May’s Landing, has rented Captain J. W. Lee’s barber shop for the coming season. Joseph Woolferd, late of California, has rented a part of Robert Fisher's double cottage on Asbury avenue. William Wilson, of Millville, Tuesday rented one of Rev. S. W. Lake’s ocean front cottages through the agency of Y. Corson.

ATLANTIC COUNTY GLEANINGS News Notes Gathered Through the Villages for the "Sentinel."

MAY'S LANDING. There was a heavy frost here Monday morning. It is not thought that the fruit is damaged, owing to the amount of foliage. BRIGANTINE. The treacherous shoal about Absecon Inlet was the scene of another wreck Friday morning. The schooner River Belle, from James River, Va., bound for Reed's Bay with a cargo of 2000 bushels of oysters, consigned to Alfred Somers and Bodine Reed, of Oceanville, ran ashore on the inlet shore about 10 o'clock. The schooner was owned and commanded by Captain Wallace French, of New Gretna. SOMERS' POINT. Ex-Mayor George C. Anderson, of Somers' Point, aged 61 years, dropped dead Thursday morning, at his residence, of appoplexy. Mr. Anderson, although a stalwart Republican, received the unanimous vote of that Demcratic stronghold as its first Mayor. He was probably one of the best known residents of Atlantic County. The funeral occurred on Sunday afternoon and was largely attended. Interment was made at Leeds' Point. BAKERSVILLE. John Burroughs and daughter are spending a few days in Philadelphia with Captain Borroughs. William Leamon spent Sunday at

home.

Miss Dora Turner spent Sunday at home. A surprise party was tendered Mrs. C. Homan on Saturday night. Mrs. Elvin Scull returned home Saturday after a week's visit in Philadelphia. Mrs. Almiar Block recently visited her daughter, Mrs. William Ritz, in Camden. William H. Shick and wife, of Reading, Pa., and Miss Laura Baker, of Camden, spent a pleasant time with relatives last week. Dr. Phil Steelman has returned from Philadelphia for the summer vacation, having completed his second year at the University of Pennsylvania. EGG HARBOR CITY. The excitement over the race track question reached its climax Saturday night when Council passed the ordinance granting the Atlantic County Agricultural and Horticultural Association or its lessees the privilege to operate a race track. The ordinance was passed without a dissenting vote, in compliance with a resolution at a recent citizens' meeting. Notwithstanding the passage of the ordinance, the Council appears not to be in favor of a race track, for immediately after passing the ordinance a license of $3000 was demanded for the privilege of three mouths racing. This amount the association is not willing to pay. Besides this fee, which is to be paid in advance, the association must grade certain streets. The race track men are much chagrined at the action of the Council. They will again appeal to the tribunal of public opinion and ask the citizens' vote on the amount to be charged for the license. PLEASANTVILLE. The Pleasantville Bicycle Club gave their order on Monday for their new wheels.

Readen Adams is still very sick at his son's residence in Camden. Mrs. Adams is with him. Mrs. Rodger Collins, of Camden, spent a few days in this place last week. She returned to her home Sunday. Johnny Race is very poorly. Captain William Eldredge and wife visited Mr. E.'s mother, Mrs. M. Delaney, on Monday. Miss Rachie Adams' condition is un-

changed.

Mrs. William White, of Atlantic City, spent Sunday last with Mrs. Samuel

Wiender.

Harris Leeds is convalescing very slowly. A Juvenile Christian Endeavor was organized in the M. P. Church Satur-

day night.

Mrs. C. S. Heiss, of Philadelphia, is visiting Mrs. D. G. Bartlett. Miss Mina Clark spent Sunday with Miss Laura Lake. Mrs. Sarah Burroughs spent Friday in Pleasantville. Mrs. L. Homan and mother were guests of Mrs. L. Lake on Friday. William Large has improved his property by the erection of a neat fence. The Christian Endeavor Society gave a social on Wednesday evening at the residence of Harry Johnson. Mr. Thatcher, of Philadelphia, spent Sunday with P. B. Adams. Harry Johnson, of Philadelphia, has moved into his cottage for the summer. Mrs. Eliza Howell and family left for Dobbs’ Ferry to join her husband. Albert Lake placed a new organ in the Baptist Church last Thursday. The strawberry festival held in Red Men's Hall on Saturday night was a financial success. ATLANTIC CITY. In his written opinion to the members of Council, in regard to the removal of the big ocean pier, near the foot of Tennessee avenue, City Solicitor Allen B. Endicott, voices the sentiment of the majority, when he states that, as the city has never obtained the right of way over the property holding the so-called obstruction, and as it is on private land, the municipal authorities have no jurisdiction over it. He states in addition, however, that the remedy is in condemning the 60 foot wide strip over a portion of which the present boardwalk is constructed, and, after such action, steps may be taken to remove such portions of the pier as are on the strip referred to. The matter is now in the hands of the Commissioners appointed by the Circuit Court for the purpose of

condemning the lands of all those who neglected to give the city the right of way along the ocean front. The removal of the pier would be in direct opposition to the wishes of the majority of the residents, and it is safe to say that not one of Atlantic City’s thousands of visitors would favor its removal. The proprietors are busily engaged in the making numerous handsome improvements to the structure, the principal one being that of the addition of a large pavilion, greatly increasing the seating capacity. The Pennsylvania Railroad has put in effect the regular schedule of trains between here and Longport, the main suburb about ten miles down the coast. The rapid increase in travel to the resort last season exceeded the capacity of the half-hourly trains, and in order to meet the difficulty the coming summer electricity will be substituted for steam, and trains will leave every ten or fifteen

minutes.

Ex-Judge Pancoast, representing Sophia E. Bowler and others, made serious charges Thursday at the meeting of the Commissioners empowered to condemn land along the beach front for street purposes. After objecting to the power and jurisdiction of the Commissioners, he called their attention to the fact that alterations, not in the handwriting of the City Clerk, has been made in the ordinance creating the Commission, and which did not correspond with the ordinance as published. He also called attention to the fact that the casement deed on file at May’s Landing had also been altered. Judge Pancoast said that the changing of the ordinance was a criminal offense and that it was the duty of the prosecutor to look into the matter. The horse and wagon of Edward Doughty, a grocer at Georgia and Atlantic avenues, was blown over Thursday morning on Atlantic avenue and William Wallen, the driver, was seriously hurt. Mrs. Mary Kirk, aged 48 years, a dressmaker, of Camden, who is visiting Mrs. Sarah Harper, of No. 2624 Arctic avenue, was seriously injured Thursday morning by four outhouses blowing over upon her. She was walking past the buildings at the time and was pinioned to the ground. It took some time to extricate her, when it was found that her right hip, right arm and one eye were

injured.

Ex-Policeman Harry Marks was accidentally shot through the right arm about noon Friday by Officer Thomas Cusick, who had just dispatched a dog with the rabies belonging to Mrs. Mehler, on North Carolina avenue. Atlantic City offers many inducements to visitors these days. The balmy ocean breezes, the broad avenues, the splendid boardwalk and the excellent hotels all contribute toward making life pleasant. Of course, it is quite too early to even venture a prediction as to what the coming season will bring forth, but preparations are being made for a large influx of visitors. Cottages are being rented more rapidly this season than previously.

Annual Meeting.

The Board of Freeholders held a meeting at Cape May Court House on Tuesday, Director J. W. Reeves in the chair. The morning session was taken up in passing numerous bills and attending to minor matters. In the afternoon a resolution was passed appropriating

$420 for the publishing of the annual

statement in the Star, Wave, Times, Gazette, SENTINEL and Holly Beach Journal, provided the two papers authorized to publish the laws would agree to the apportionment. John W. Reeves, the retiring chairman, who has occupied the chair for the past five years, out of a ten years' membership of the Board, was the re-

cipient of a handsome leather-covered office chair, as a mark of the esteem in which he was held by his fellow members. The presentation was wholly unexpected by the recipient, and the solemnity of the occasion was most touching, a number giving way to tears. Returned Home. Harry Canfield, of Ocean City, who spent the winter in Springfield, Illinois, with his brother Arthur Canfield, returned home last week, bringing with

him a pair of fine horses, the gift of his brother.

Gifts to Charity. The report of the Rev. Benjamin Waugh, president of the English Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, says that charity has received "more money from theaters, music and concert halls than from all the churches and chapels in the kingdom." Cadley and His Bill. "Mr. Cadley hasn't treated me well," said the tailor. "Oh, well, he doesn't amount to much," said De Garry. "I wish I could say the same of his bill," sighed Snip--Harper's Bazar. Another Way of Expressing It. "When Mrs. Parvenn was poor, they

used to say she was a great talker, but since she became rich it is different." "Indeed! What do they say now?" "They say she is a brilliant conversa-tionalist."--Exchange. "The Illinois," corner Sixth street and Asbury avenue, Ocean City, N. J. Open for guests, especially transients. MRS. H. D. CANFIELD.

Largest stock of wall paper and deco-

rations in South Jersey at B.R. Smith's,

Sixth and Asbury, at Philada. prices.

Parties contemplating having their houses moved to new locations, or ele-

vated and rebuilt will save money by

corresponding with Abel D. Scull, builder and general house mover. Houses moved in any part of the county. Address A. D. Scull, builder, Thistle Cottage, Ocean City, N. J. Now is the time for cottage owners in Ocean City to have their cesspools

cleaned. It is better to have it done

now than to wait until hot weather. Orders sent to Charles Miller, Ocean City, N. J., will receive prompt atten-

tion. Terms cash.

CAPE MAY COUNTY NOTES. Items Picked Here and There by Our Correspondents. CAPE MAY CITY. James A. Garfield Camp, No. 14, S. of V., was mustered in at this place. CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE. While sailing near this place Monday

Cortland Lucker, of Burleigh, was drowned by the upsetting of his yacht.

The body was recovered.

DENNISVILLE.

For having voted against the granting

of a license to the Gatzmer House at this place at the most recent term of court

Common Pleas Judge Jesse D. Ludlam

on Saturday night was ejected from the

dining room of the hotel during a banquet given by the Knights of Pythias. Mrs. Martin, wife of the proprietor, attacked him the moment he entered the room. A Garbled Report. MR. EDITOR: In last week's News, Editor Adams gave a ludicrous description of the happenings to a number of gentlemen, of whom he was one, who left here by boat on a trip to New York City to witness the late naval display; but, as all faithful reporters should do, forgot to mention the part he assumed --how, before Ocean City had faded from view, he succumbed to Neptune's wrath, and, like a true Virginian, sought his little ed with his boots on determined to die in the harness. He was among the first to lose his sea legs, and in view of his experience it is doubtful if he could be coaxed, persuaded or hired to embark on the briny deep again. When we touched at Atlantic City he ambled on shore, looking a shade paler and bereft of all bravado, his appearance indicating his respect for Old Ocean. Here he waited for the shades of night, when he quietly folded his tent and stole away by raft. Why, Harry, did you discard the suit worn for that memorable occasion if you escaped the infection? Let your record be a faithful one next time. He laughs best who laughs last. H. R. A Correction Corrected. MR. EDITOR: Two weeks ago, I submitted for publication in your news column an item to the effect that the Bellevue House, for which I was the sole agent, had been rented through my agency to a lady from Philadelphia. As this was not a free advertisement, I omit her name. In last week's issue of the SENTINEL I noticed a card of correction by the lady contradicting the statement that it was rented through my agency, etc., etc. This is certainly taking a most unwarranted liberty with my business, supposing that if I was not her agent in the matter then it could not have been rented by the owner through my agency. In these cases real estate agents are employed by the owners, not the tenants. The lady can also recall (if the same interested friend sends her this copy of the SENTINEL) my several letters in relation to the transaction, and also very likely remembers the first introduction of the house to her notice by a Market street merchant, who wrote me about it. If only the word "dictated" had been atop

of this interesting tooting of the other-fellow-who-didn't-get-there reply it

would have had all the characteristics of a self-emanating puff aimed at some other body's expense. ROBERT FISHER. Hotel Arrivals. Registered at the Emmett the past week are the following: A. Jackson Smith and wife, Robert Stewart and wife, William Callahan and Jordan Matthews, of Philadelphia; Mrs. Al-

fred Brandriff, Miss Kate Brandriff, and Porteus Brandriff, of Millville; F. S. Simmons and wife, of Camden; Miss Anna Garwood, of Bargaintown. Royal Baking Powder Absolutely Pure

A cream of tartar baking powder. Highest of all in leavening strength.--

Latest United States Government Food Report.

Royal Baking Powder Co., 106 WALL ST., N. Y.

WM. R. ELLIOTT, Successor to MRS. R. MORRIS, DEALER IN Groceries, Provisions, CANNED GOODS, Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes.

A FULL LINE OF CHINA and GLASSWARE,

No. 714 Asbury Ave., OCEAN CITY, N. J. Summer visitors are assured of efficient service, fresh goods and Philadelphia prices. For Sale. Fine Cottage overlooking the bay near the Steamboat Landing and Summer Railroad Station. Large verandahs; street improved; electric cars will run close to door. For particulars apply to

R. CURTIS ROBINSON, Ocean City, N. J.

ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE. BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF the Orphans' Court of Cape May county, bearing date the 17th day of December, 1890, the subscriber, administrator, etc., of Joseph M. Ludlam, deceased, will expose to sale at public vendue, at the office of Morgan Hand, Esq., in Cape May Court House, New Jersey, on FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 1893, between the hours of twelve and five o'clock, to wit: At two o'clock in the afternoon the following described real estate, situate in the township of Dennis in said county: No. 1 is a tract or piece of Cedar Swamp and cripple, adjoining land now or late of the heirs of Mary Leaming, Humphrey Stites and Philip Stites, containing one acre and a half and two perches more or less, particularly described in the deed from Albert H. Ludlam to Joseph M. Ludlam dated October 5,

1855, and recorded in the Clerk's Office

of said county in Deed Book Z, pages 563, etc. No. 2 is a lot of Cripple lying below the mill dam and adjoining the mill house lot and Jeremiah S. Nixon, conveyed to Joseph M. Ludlam by James L. Smith, administrator of Henry Lud-

lam, by deed dated July 10, 1858, and

recorded as aforesaid in Deed Book No. 27, pages 148, etc.

No. 3 is all the right, title and interest of said decedent of, in and to a tract of Meadow, containing 27 acres, more or less, and lying on Dennis Creek, part of the real estate late of Henry Ludlam, deceased, particularly described in a

deed from Maria Ludlam to Joseph M. Ludlam, dated August 30, 1866, in possession of the subscriber. No. 4 is all the right, title and interest of said decedent of, in and to the soil of what is known as the Ludlam Mill Pond and the privilege of flooding the same, situate near Dennisville, on the road to West Creek, be the same more or less. All the above described property will

be shown on application to A. Elton Holmes, Dennisville, N. J. Conditions will be made known on day of sale.

Dated May 5, A. D. 1893. A. ELTON HOLMES, Administrator. MORGAN HAND, Proctor. Pr's Fees, $8.51

WM. E. KERN. Civil Engineer and Surveyor,

Steelmanville, N. J.

Special attention given to complicated surveys.

For Sale or Rent. Property known as Tilton's Restaurant, situated on Bay front near steamboat pier, Ocean City, N. J. For particulars apply to C. M. TILTON, Absecon, N. J. King's American Laundry, Asbury Ave., below Fourth St., OCEAN CITY, N. J. All work done in first-class style. MRS. ANNA KING, Proprietress. HENRY A. W. SMITH, Practical Plumber AND Sanitary Engineer. R. HOWARD THORN, Manager, 805 ASBURY AVE., Ocean City, N. J.

SMITH & THORN, Plumbing & Gas Fitting, In All its Branches. Satisfaction guaranteed. Underground drainage. Terra Cotta Pipe, Wholesale and Retail.

HOTEL LAFAYETTE.

Delightfully located, right on the Beach. UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. Fifteen years' experience in first-class hotel business has given the present proprietors the expert knowledge of how to cater to the com-

fort of their guests. For terms, rooms, etc. address the MISSES CRETH. Care Robert Fisher. Ocean City, N. J. WESLEY HOUSE, Cor. 8th St. and Wesley Ave., OCEAN CITY, N. J. This house is delightfully located on a wide avenue a few feet from the ocean. Accommodations first class. Terms reasonable. Open all the year. A. E. COLE, Prop'r.

VANDALIA HOUSE,

Central Ave., between 7th and 8th Sts. Ocean City, N. J.

Now open f or the season. S. BURLEY, PROP. THE EMMETT, OCEAN CITY, N. J. Now open for the reception of guests.

For terms, etc., address Miss M. A. BOYLE.

THE PERENNIAL, 808 CENTRAL AVENUE, OCEAN CITY, N. J. Home-like in every particular. Centrally

located. Two squares from the ocean, depot or post office. Fishing, boating and sailing wharves within a few minutes walk from the house. JOS. O. DOWN, Prop. Ocean City Plumbing Co. (LIMITED.) Plumbing, Steam and Gas Fitting, UNDERDRAINING, ETC.

GAS MACHINES A SPECIALTY.

Office: 306 N. Third St., Philadelphia. FRANK MICHELBACH, Pres.

W. A. MANAHAN, Sec'y and Treas.

R. B. STITES & CO., DEALERS IN Pine, Cedar and Hemlock BUILDING LUMBER

Siding, Flooring, Window Frames, Sash, Doors,

Blinds, Mouldings, Brackets, Turnings,

Shingles, Pickets, Lath, Lime, Cement. A full supply constantly on hand, and under cover. Orders left at No. 759 As-

bury avenue will receive immediate dispatch by Telephone. Lumber Yard and Office: Cor. 12th St. & West Ave., OCEAN CITY, N. J. C. THOMAS, NO. 108 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA. HEADQUARTERS OF SOUTH JERSEY FOR FINE FAMILY GROCERIES. ALWAYS THE FRESHEST AND BEST TO BE FOUND IN THE MARKET. Full Flavored Teas, Choice Brands of Coffee, Sugars of all Grades, Canned Fruits,

Pickles, Spices, Raisins, Dried Beef, Butter and Lard. Hams of Best Quality, Weighed when Purchased by Customers. No Loss in Weight Charged to Purchasers.

Stop in and make selections from the best,

largest and freshest stock in Philadelphia.

Orders by mail promptly attended to and goods delivered free of charge at any railroad or steamboat in the city.

LOW PRICES. Satisfaction Guaranteed.

GILBERT & LAKE,

House and Sign Painters. RESIDENCE: 450 West Avenue, OCEAN CITY, N. J. Jobbing promptly attended to. Estimates cheerfully given. Guarantee to do first-class work and use the best material. Orders left at Wm. Lake's office, corner Sixth and Asbury avenue, will receive prompt attention.

J. S. RUSH, HOUSE and SIGN PAINTER, Ornamental work of all kinds done at the lowest cash prices. Residence and Office: Eleventh Street and Central Avenue, Ocean City.

JOHN BROWER, Painter and Glazier. DEALER IN Lewis Bros. Pure White Lead, Lin-

seed Oil and Colors. First Quality Hard Oil and Varnishes. Roberts' Fire and Water Proof Paints. Pure Metallic Paints for Tin and Shingle Roofs (and no other should be used where rain water is caught for family use).

All brands of Ready Mixed Paints. Window Glass of all kinds and patterns. Reference given. STORE ON ASBURY AVE.

OCEAN CITY, N. J.