OCEAN CITY SENTINEL. THURSDAY, MAY 24, 1894. 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. Y. Corson lost a valuable cow Monday

night.

If your dog is worth a dollar have it registered. J. G. Gandy is having his store building painted. Mrs. Gertrude Noble is entertaining Philadelphia guests. Reuben Steelman is now visiting his daughter in Atlantic City. E. H. Esher and wife are occupying their third syndicate cottage. Jesse Rapp and wife are entertaining friends at their North Point cottage. Mrs. V. S. Robinson has rented the Wesley House for the coming season. Dr. J. S. Waggoner and wife spent a portion of last week in Philadelphia. W. C. Foulds, of Frankford, was occupying his father's cottage here over Sunday. Rev. B. H. Sanderlin, of Philadelphia, was here on Thursday looking after his property. J. C. Borrodalle and family, of Philadelphia, are enjoying their bay front cottage for a season. Morris Stewart, son of W. C. Stewart, of Philadelphia, is spending a week's vacation in this city. Mrs. Knorr, of West Philadelphia, is visiting Mrs. Ida M. Scattergood at her Central avenue cottage. W. C. Stewart and wife, of Philadelphia, are domiciled in their Central avenue cottage for a few days. F. J. Smith has purchased two lots on West avenue, between Fourth and Fifth streets, of John Wallace. J. S. Rush has been improving some of H. Gerlach's buildings in third syndicate by an application of paint. Miss M. J. Getty, who has been spending the winter in Camden, is again occupying a Central avenue cottage. Ebenezer Adams, of Philadelphia, an extensive property owner here, came down on Saturday for a brief stay. F. E. Champion and family have taken occupancy of their new cottage on Asbury avenue, north of Seventh street. Mrs. John A. English, wife of the owner of the Traymore, accompanied by friends, was among Saturday's visi-

tors. Charles Reinhart, of Philadelphia, who has rented a cottage here for the coming season, was among Friday's visitors. Rev. W. A. Massey has rented his Central avenue cottage, south of Ninth street, to Mrs. M. F. Roberts, of Philadelphia. Mrs. Sydney Townsend and Mrs. J. B. Clark, of Cape May City, were re-

cent guests of Rev. L. O. Manchester and wife.

Y. Corson has rented R. B. Stites' cottage on West avenue, near Twelfth street, to Mrs. A. J. McCorkle, of Phil-

adelphia.

Joseph Crispen and family, of Swedes-

boro, are now quartered in J. Y. Rad-

cliffe's cottage, Asbury avenue, near Eighth street.

Rev. Samuel Tweedale and family, of Washington, D. C., occupied their cottage in second syndicate several days the past week. The children of the First M. E. Sun-day-school are preparing for Children's

Day the most interesting service they have ever held. Miss H. M. Matthews, of Philadelphia, has taken occupancy of her new cottage on Wesley avenue, between Seventh and Eighth streets.

John Schenck has made noticeable improvements to the interior of his bar-

ber shop, a handsome new oak shaving case taking the place of the old one. John S. Morris, a Philadelphia commission merchant, came down Saturday afternoon to look after his property and view the improvements about town. Mrs. Anderson, of Philadelphia, has rented one of Mrs. J. R. Adams' cottages on Central avenue, near Ninth street, through the agency of Y. Corson. During the heavy thunder shower last Friday night the cottage of J. L. Rice, Asbury avenue near Twelfth street, was struck by lightning. The damage was slight. Superintendent A. O. Dayton, of the West Jersey and Camden and Atlantic Railroads, and Charles E. Pugh, of the Pennsylvania Railroad, passed through this city on Saturday en route to Atlantic City. The commencement exercises of the public schools of this county will be held at Cape May Court House Thursday, May 24th, commencing at 1 o'clock sharp. All participants are requested to be on hand promptly at the opening. Acting Mayor Steelman has been served with notice to appear before the Supreme Court to show cause why he holds that office. This is quo warranto proceedings in the contested election case which has been on the dockets since April last. The schooner Charles J. String, of Milford, Del., which went ashore here while entering the inlet a few weeks

f2i»*4ago and afterward pulled into deep water by the Somers' Point Wrecking Company, where it sank, was raised on Saturday and towed into harbor.

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union takes this method of extending their thanks to Laban Headley and J. S. Rush, who so kindly made, painted and lettered the sign for the free read-

ing room. By a resolution passed at their last meeting it was ordered that a notice of this action should be published in the Ocean City papers.

William Chew, whose cottage is at Thirteenth and West avenue, has the finest lawn in Ocean City. Friend Chew takes great pride in keeping things in order about his homestead.

Iota Council, No. 126, Jr. O. U. A. M., will hold their second anniversary on Wednesday evening next. The boys, in previous years, have had excellent programmes for the occasion, and this year will be no exception to the rule. The Council has grown rapidly since its institution and it now numbers over sixty members.

Council Proceedings.

An adjourned meeting of Council was held last Friday evening. All the members were present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

The petition in reference to brushing lots, which was acted upon at the regu-

lar meeting, was called up and final ac-

tion deferred until the next meeting.

The Street Committee presented a lengthy report, enumerating the side-

walks that had not been paved in accordance with Council's instructions.

The report was accepted and the Clerk instructed to give the list of non-com-

plying owners to the Solicitor.

The Clerk was instructed to notify C. M. Wert to relay the flagging on Eighth street and Central avenue, on account of its uneven condition; also to notify W. H. Key to pave his sidewalk on Ninth street at least six feet wide.

Parker Miller was awarded the con-

tract for removing garbage during the season of 1894 for the sum of $450.

The appropriation ordinance was pre-

sented and passed final reading.

The Mayor was instructed to make arrangements about advertising the borough. It was ordered that the Marshal give bonds to the amount of $250 for faithful performance of duty.

Mrs. M. T. Rush was granted $250 on account of the Ocean City Guide Book and Directory.

The Clerk was instructed to notify E. B. Lake, of the Sewer Company, to ex-

tend the sewer pipes emptying into the bay to the main channel. Bills to the amount of $95.56 were read and ordered paid.

The Clerk was ordered to purchase forty-five carloads of gravel from the W. J. R. R. The Mayor was authorized to make arrangements to negotiate a loan of $2000.

Council adjourned to meet to-morrow evening.

Epworth League Convention.

The second annual convention of the New Jersey State Epworth League was held in Broadway Church, Camden, May 9th and 10th. Over 350 delegates from all parts of the State were in attendance.

The convention was called to order by the president, W. H. Baker, of East Orange. "What a Gathering That Will Be" was sung, after which Rev. E. C. Hancock, pastor of the church,

made the opening prayer. Rev. G. C. Stanger read the Scriptures, selecting Romans 12. The annual sermon was

delivered by Rev. George P. Eckman, of Morristown, who selected as his text,

"And Saul said, thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him, for thou art but a youth and he is a man of war from his youth." The ser-

mon was most eloquent, showing that as the salvation of Israel rested on the arm of the youth David, so now the salvation of America rests on the arm

of American youth. One great need is for the efforts of our young people to overcome the evils that confront us to-

day. Consecration and common sense in selecting the right armor; that is, finding out what kind of work we can do best, and doing it with zeal, will accomplish this result.

After the sermon, addresses of welcome were heard from Mayor Westcott, H. L. Titus, of Camden; E. L. Union and Dr. Street, of the local chapter. In the afternoon reports of State officers were read. The Corresponding Secretary's report showed that at present there are 343 senior societies, having 23,904 active and 4868 associate members

--a great increase over last year's report.

The report of Bridgeton District, by Secretary L. H. Swain, showed 56 charges, 47 Epworth Leagues and 7 Y. P. S. C. E.'s. Of the 7 C. E.'s, Ocean City was the only one that sent a con-

tribution and two delegates to the State League. The session closed with a grand rally of the Junior Leagues of Camden, under the leadership of S. H. Thompson. Over five hundred children were present.

The speaker of the evening was Rev. F. C. Inglehardt, of New York City, who took for his theme "Brawn and Bread."

In the morning of the second and closing day Mrs. L. H. Swain, of Goshen, discussed the "Epworthian and His Pocket-book." She said young people should be trained to make money, to save money and to give money.

Rev. Moyer, of Port Norris, discussed the "Open Pocket-book." He believed in the young people's pocket-book being open to good works all the time.

Rev. Penn. Corson came next with a talk on the "Closed Pocket-book." It is because of the closed pocket-book of Christians that churches must use the crowbar of suppers and fairs to get them open.

Rev. J. Handley told how much good can be done by the "Systematic Pocket-book."

In the afternoon, one-minute reports from delegates were given. When Bridgeton district was called for the Y. P. S. C. E. of Ocean City was the first to report.

Rev. J. E. Price, of New York City, made the address of the evening; topic, "Living and Serving God."

The church was prettily decorated with white bunting. The League motto, "Look up, Lift up," was given a prominent place. The national colors and potted plants decorated the plat-

form.

CAPE MAY COUNTY NOTES.

Items Plucked Here and There by Our Correspondents.

COLD SPRING.

George Hoffman, aged 28, son of the late Captain William Hoffman, and brother-in-law of Sheriff Hand, was killed by lightning Thursday night.

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE. The track of the new South Jersey Railroad was laid Saturday to within

eight hundred feet of the point where their line intersects that of the West Jersey at Cape May Court House. That morning the West Jersey Company set a force of men at work putting in a long

siding on the upper side of their track for the purpose of placing four loaded cars in the wake of the new road in order to check any attempt to put in a grade crossing. As Cape May county is about to erect a new jail building, the prisoners confined in the county jail have been transferred to the Cumberland county jail at Bridgeton. The transfer was made Tuesday, and Richard Pierce, the condemned wife murderer, was taken to Bridgeton, where he will be confined until the time of his execution, when he will be returned to this county to be hanged.

OCEAN VIEW.

Robert Townsend and wife were with friends at Dennisville on Thursday. Albert Way made a trip to Philadelphia recently.

Lucien Eddy has been visiting Atlantic City and Woodbine. S. C. Townsend and son were at May's Landing on Saturday.

The remains of Mrs. Rachel Hand, late resident of Camden, were brought here on Saturday and interment took place in the Seaside Cemetery.

Mrs. Emma Sharp, of Philadelphia, is spending a few days with her mother. Miss Laura Townsend returned home on Thursday from Atlantic City where she has been spending several weeks. Miss Maggie Rutter has returned to Millville after living with the family of Michael Swing for some time. School closed on Friday with a jubilee for the scholars.

CAPE MAY CITY.

The second annual session of the Seaside Summer school commences June 4th and continuing until July 6th.

The school was organized for the benefit of teachers and students wishing to se-

cure standing in their profession. The summer visitors are beginning already to arrive, several cottagers having been settled away for the season in their favorite places, for several days past. The prospects for a good season are fair, basing the prophecy on what has already been seen here in the way of strangers. The hotels are doing pretty well, considering the earliness of the

season, and many persons have rooms for the summer.

Early in the spring cottages went on the jump, but as the summer nears there is not that eagerness for cottages

which might be expected. Of late years people wait almost until they get ready to come here for the summer before

renting their cottages. Many believe that this is done to get cheaper rents, which Cape May landlords willingly accept before letting a chance go by.

However, a large number of cottages are rented, and within the next two weeks many of them will be occupied.

The Governor and staff and members of the New Jersey Legislature have been invited to visit Cape May on July 4th. It is proposed to give them a banquet in the evening. Mayor Hildreth is chairman, and the following are members of the Citizens Committee on Entertainment: Ex-Senator Walter S. Leaming, ex-Mayor F. J. Melvin, ex-Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate Richardson, and H. Milton Kennedy.

Mr. Coxey Divorced.

Clarence J. Coxey, of Camden, has secured a divorce from his wife. His counsel, Judge Howard Carrow, was notified Friday by Chancellor McGill that the decree had been signed. The proceedings were the outcome of the scandal which convulsed Camden society last fall, when the wife of Dr. A. T. Dobson forced her way into the Coxey residence and found her husband hiding in a closet. She took her two children to the home of her father, where she

soon died from brain fever. Mrs. Coxey claimed she was unjustly accused, and Doctor Dobson explained that he had merely visited her profes-

sionally. Shortly after the exposure, however, Mr. Coxey intercepted a letter to the doctor by his wife, and when confronted with the missive she made

a confession which resulted in the sep-

aration of the couple.

Mrs. Coxey went to another State, where she has since lived in retirement, and her husband instituted the divorce proceedings which have been decided in his favor.

Mr. Coxey is well known in this city, having a cottage at Fourteenth and Asbury.

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.

Spring stock of Wall Paper now in. All of the latest designs. Over one hundred different patterns. Popular prices. B. R. Smith & Sons, 1046 As-

bury avenue.

Greenhouse plants for sale at Canfield's, 600 Asbury avenue. Hotels and Cottages wired for Electric Bells, Burglar Alarms, Annunciators and electric lighting apparatus. Address W. M. FISH, Pleasantville, N. J. I am prepared to offer a first-class red brick guaranteed to withstand the frost or climatic changes, which has no superior in the market at the present time for use in paving. Not only are

they a superior article, but the cost is much less than those of other brands now in use in our town. YOUNGS CORSON.

ATLANTIC COUNTY GLEANINGS.

News Notes Gathered Through the Villages for the "Sentinel."

EGG HARBOR CITY.

Measles are prevalent to such an ex-

tent that the Board of Health has closed the public school for the season, and the annual commencement and picnic have been postponed. The Sunday-schools of the various denominations have been ordered closed for three weeks.

LEEDS' POINT.

Charles Grant, the teacher at Smith-

ville, has closed school and gone to his home in Delaware, where he will remain for several days, then return to Leeds' Point for the summer. Miss Mary Ward, the teacher at Leeds' Point, has closed school also and gone to Philadelphia for a few days prepara-

tory to going West for her vacation.

Miss Maddie Smith is home again after a three years' stay, including her brief vacations.

Mrs. James Higbee is visiting her son, Joseph, in Media, Pa.

John Higbee spent Saturday in Phil-

adelphia. Somers T. Higbee presented his daughters with a handsome organ on Monday. Miss Lona Giberson has returned home from Waretown, N. J., where she was engaged in teaching school. Peter Smith and four of his children are victims of whooping-cough. Eva Risley has returned home for the summer months. ATLANTIC CITY. Benjamin Bray, a saloon keeper of Philadelphia, living at Tusculum and Cambria streets, was accidentally killed by the premature explosion of a gun while gunning Friday morning with William Lechler in the Thoroughfare, near South Atlantic City. Bray and Lechler were gunning all morning, and were about to return home, when

Bray quickly grabbed his gun, which was lying in the bottom of the boat, and caught it by the muzzle with the intention of firing at an object. The trigger caught on the boat and exploded the weapon, the entire charge entering

his abdomen. At the time the men were over two miles from the city.

Lechler seized the oars, and at once rowed toward shore, but before it was reached Mr. Bray was dead.

Considerable surprise has been created by the resignation of Captain Harold F. Adams as commander of the Morris

Guards, the crack military and social organization of this city. He gave no cause for his action, and a committee will try to induce him to remain in command.

We do all kinds of Painting. Grainand Sign Work a specialty. B. R. Smith & Sons, 1046 Asbury avenue.

ALLEN SCULL, DEALER IN Pure Milk, Butter & Eggs, 727 ASBURY AVE. Camden County Milk Served Twice Each Day.

J. B. & J. G. H. Brand Gilt Edge Butter and Fresh County Eggs constantly on hand. All orders receive prompt attention.

FOR SALE.

A Rare Chance.

Those two elegant lots on the west corners of Fourteenth street and Asbury avenue, close by Fourteenth street depot. Apply to ROBERT FISHER.

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.

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.

OYSTER AND DINING SALOON OPEN FOR THE WINTER SEASON.

Bellevue House, Corner Seventh and Asbury. Oysters served in every style. Meals at all hours. SAM'L SCHURCH, Prop'r.

PUBLIC SALE OF BUILDING LOTS

IN STEELMAN'S HALL, OCEAN CITY, ON Thursday, May 24, '94, AT 12.30 P. M.

The following valuable building lots will be offered for sale on the above date:

No. 279, Section A; 30x100 feet; street and sidewalk graded.

No. 638, Section A, corner Second street and Wesley avenue; 50x2105 feet; street and sidewalk built on Wesley avenue. No. 589, corner Twenty-second and Asbury, 40x100. No. 106 Simson avenue, north point syndicate, 40x115; street and sidewalk graded. No. 69 West avenue, north point syndicate, 30x100; street and sidewalk graded. This lot is on the bluff.

No. 127 Central avenue, north point syndicate, 40x100; street and sidewalk graded.

No. 153 Wesley avenue, north point syndicate, 50x120; street and sidewalk graded.

No. 169 Ocean avenue, corner First street, 50x135; street and sidewalk graded on First street.

There will also be offered at the same time and place 28 lots and 3 tracts (each tract measuring 83½ feet in width by 436 to 540 feet in length, and adjoining the bay) in Section I, south of Fortieth street. Here is a fine opportunity for a company or syndicate, these tracts and lots being but a few squares away from

the Trenton syndicate. Following is a full description of the lots in Section I:

Wesley avenue--No. 910 and a part of 909, giving an ocean frontage of 83½ feet. Central avenue--Nos. 836, 837, 762 and 763. No. 762 is a corner.

Asbury avenue--Nos. 568, 569, 570, 571, 572, 573, 574 and 575.

Haven avenue--Nos. 299, 300, 301, 302, 303 and 304. Simspon avenue--Nos. 76, 77, 78, 79, 80 and 81. Bay avenue--Two lots, third and fourth from the corner.

The above property is clear of encumbrance and will be sold on easy terms, arrangements having been made where-

by a purchaser may pay cash; give bond and mortgage in part payment, or buy on the installment plan, paying a small

portion down and the balance in equal monthly payments.

Sale positive on day named. For further particulars address R. CURTIS ROBINSON, Agent, Ocean City, N . J. Y. CORSON, Auct.

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 Asbury avenue will receive immediate despatch by Telephone.

Lumber Yard and Office: Cor. 12th St. & West Ave., OCEAN CITY, N. J.

A. D. SHARP'S Express and Bus Line will meet all trains. Movings promptly attended to. Your patronage solicited.

McCLURE, HERITAGE & CO., Successors to Finnerty, McClure & Co., DRUGGISTS AND CHEMISTS, 112 Market Street, Philadelphia. Dealers in Pure Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Medicines, Paints, Oils, etc.

WITHOUT DOUBT Our assortment of high class, moderate priced DRY GOODS is the choicest and most comprehensive to be found anywhere. For instance, take the stock of WHITE GOODS, Lawns, Swisses, Piques, Silk Mulls, French Organdies, etc., etc. Not an important market in the world has been overlooked by our expert buyers in their search for novelties. The result is that an aggregation of dainty, filmy and snowy goods for summer wear is to be found on our shelves that is unsurpassed by any other house in America.

Our invariable system of cash payments brings to us the most advantageous offerings of choice and scarce goods, and in conformity with our long established plan, we

invariably share such advantages with our patrons by offering the goods at extremely moderate prices.

Requests for samples receive prompt attention. An ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE of the choicest conceits in Seasonable Millinery has just been issued. Write for one.

STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER, Market St., Eighth St., Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA.

Over 11,000 Square Feet of Floor Room. B. B. WEATHERBY, DEALER IN FURNITURE, WEATHERBY BLOCK, MILLVILLE, N. J.

Goods are as represented or money will be refunded. Compare prices and you will be convinced. ALSO, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

FLAGGING AND CURBING. BEST QUALITY OF Pennsylvania and North River BLUE STONE PAVEMENTS artistically laid by expert workmen and guaranteed perfect in every particular. Stone Curbing, thick and deep to hold its grip. Over 30,000 feet sold in first year. Hitching Posts, Carriage Stones, Stone Steps, etc. in great variety. Lowest prices and best terms. ROBERT FISHER, Agent, Ocean City.

STONE FLAGGING AND CURBING. The very best quality York State and Pennsylvania BLUE STONE FLAGGING AND CURBING. Flagging, 15c put down. Curbing, 3x12 inches, 25c per running foot. H. GERLACH. JOHN McALEESE, or LEWIS SMITH, 1140 Asbury Ave., Agts. C. B. COLES, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in LUMBER and MILL WORK. Largest stock of Hemlock, White and Yellow Pine, Poplar, Cypress, Chestnut; Oak and other hard woods a specialty. Odd or Hard Wood Mill Work and office fixtures a specialty. FRONT, BELOW KAIGHN AVE., CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY. Telephone No. 42.

NEW INLET HOUSE, TOWNSEND'S INLET, Sea Isle City, N. J., WILLIAM A. MANAHAN, Prop'r. All trains stop at the door. Boats always on hand.

THE EMMETT, OCEAN CITY, N. J. Now open for reception of guests. For terms, etc., address Miss M. A. BOYLE.

NOW FOR A Shoe Store, Grocery Store and Millinery. For rent, three handsome new stores now going up on Asbury avenue, Ocean City, between Eighth and Ninth streets. Each store will have five rooms for dwelling purposes, with all modern conveniences. These stores are in

the heart of business, one minute from W. J. R. R., have an ocean front and are in every way select.

Apply on the premises. J. Q. LAUCIRICA, Contractor and Builder, Ocean City, N. J.

NOTICE TO DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS.

Notice is hereby given to all delinquent tax-

payers for the year 1892 that all taxes for said year not paid on or before June 18, 1894, will be immediately advertised and the property sold.

Look at your bills for 1892 and see if they are receipted, and if not attend to the matter at

once, thereby saving further cost.

SAMUEL SCHURCH, Collector.