Ocean City Sentinel
r Angler* arc having unusual sport catching fish nf many kinds in the bay at night. All say it's a great :
Big time on the Tourth. . Celebration at yacht chib, hand concerts, athletic evehls by Snellengburg (bidets and firework* on beach front.
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OCEAN CITY SENTINEL, OCEAN CITY, N. J., THURSDAY, JUNE. 30, 1!»21
• No. 14f -
. Extra Policemen on Duty Enforce Traffic Ordinance ' Mayor Champion Announces That the City Has Been.' Divided Into Distr icts for Policing
The new traffic ordinance Js now < in effect in this city, the Comifiission- c [ ers having pitssed the measure on i 1 third reading Monday. t 1 . Director Corson reported that park- ,<i ! ing and traffic signs, without base I | or forms, or lettering, will cost lixfi. I Mayor Chafilpion recommended the i ; appointment of three men, named i Taylor, Caskill' and Cossalmon to f positions on the police force, ami v i their selection was confirmed, id' i ■ though Commissioner Complied ex- . h pressed the view that the police force i is getting rather large. I Mayor Champion said that if he - B had a couple of autos in theSlytirtK ment the work could lie done without a S so many men, but that he hail found f H opposition when he suggested this H means of policing the resort. Mayor | ■ Champion added that the city has now I g heed divided into districts. There c B will be one polireman on duty .In the I ■ day-time in' the section north of c | Fifth street and two on duly at li | night. From Sixth strert to Tenth ' street there will lie three policemen r
in tlie day-time, some taking of the street traffic, ami two at ' night. From Tenth street to Seven- s teenth street there 'will lie one man I .on in the day-time and two at night. < Seventeenth street, there will > a man on a motor-cj'cl*. There is I also a special 'man on the Boardwalk I the day-time. Under this arrangement, the men ' will work twelve hours a day. with ' time off duty. ' . Director Campbell said he does s not agree with the mtftMjT QC-.the pro- t position of having two oh|ns to as- i slst in policing the city. \ f The report of the commissioners of a assessment on contract whs con- \ j 1 The matter of, securing a {Ainip to i provide a supply ^Bfwnter from the ' for the street sprinklers, at a * cost" of. about $32.' I. was referred to f Corson. The pump has a ' capacity of 175 gallons a minute at a t lift of 20 feet. Several, bills were read ami order- t '•'I l'"id. 1
[ Miss Maliel Quern*, of Millville. is I visiting lie sister, Mr*. Edgar F. i . J. perger, of this city. R Miss Sarah I. Efter, of Philodel- , I phia, is here for the season. ■ pniu, i- nere km me season. and Miss Donahue.
Mis* Mnllie Rounds, of Philudel-. , phia, entertained the .fullowing 1 friend* -from Philadelphia at Ibe ' Brooks Apartment* a few day* ago. 1 Mi** Fishmnn, Mis* Campliell, Miss Goodman, Miss Hill, Miss. F. Mayer 1 and Mis* Donahue.
The "Jo-Mar" Pure Food Shop FDR PARTICULAR FOLKS I t !!_iae Cooking for the home. Special* every day Our Home Baked Bran* and Croquette* are "the talk of the town." Cite us a trial, a cordial welcome await* you. 912 BOARDWALK i 1 t [ J-" , f ' 1 , HOTEL NORMANDIE I t Opens Friday, June 30. 1921 and will I* operate.! a* r last season along first elas* line* ,with high grade ner- , vice anil cuisine. . ' r Large, cool dining roonwk tile floor and marble finished. 1 Exchange one of the niost striking and attractive on the ' •■jffirc coast. , Unusually large lied rooms with hath, splendidly appointed. Twin -d.nators, hall re .in, etc. . 1 J. HOWARD SLOCUM Lessee-Manager /" /~7 Formerly of Creenbriar H otel. White Sulphur Spring*. , , West Virginia I .... Booking office now open at the Hotel > . . . - i i ®l?r Meatier Slttre j CeaaaDy Located ia Africa's CnH Family Ra*M e a j* j t summer prices ARK VERY LOW — BACK TO BEFORE THE WAR fRICKS AND. IN MANY INSTANCES LOWER. COMPARE OUR PRICES AND QUALITY PDFTnNMFQ Another cut in this mu«t useful MaLI\L 1 UNllLO trriaL 20c, 25c. 30c. 10c Rofkin/r Qiiifo r°r y°nnK »n«l ol«b ""tall and large, Datning OUltS Sateen. Surf satin, Jersey Wonted. AH WooL Bathing Shoes f™. . a Dress Goods ^HSu'SSSt1 Silks - Satins - Georgette - Crepe SEE THE WONDERFUL DISPLAY OF THE FLEISHER YARJVS AT OUR BOARDWALK SHOP 824 BOARDWALK
THREEYOUTHS INDULGE SEmOUrSKYLARK" Germantown Boys, Accused i of Breaking Window and Stealing Cameras Policeman G. E. Seaman, although on duty "Friday night, was working ] against the advice of his physician.-' brother, William, an duty in the central section of the city at the ' same time, decided to go to the on the Shore Fast Line's 1.15 o'clock car into this city that morning to- see how "Ed." was feeling. When he reached the Board- ] walk he found hi* brother near the . music pavilion, and he took him inside the building. While they were there, they heard the crash of glass. 1 and, looking out, they saw three ' disappearing up the Boardwalk. 1 Policeman Wm. Seaman gave chase 1 ar^, when the three saw him follow- < they jumped to the lieuch. Seadid likewise, and, when near ' street, he captured one of the 1 s. Pulling his pistol, he called ' to the other* to halt, winning them that unless they did *o he would ' shoot. They stopped, and Seaman 1 took his prisoners to the city- hall. 1 together,, with a camera in the possession of one of them. 1 The prisoners gave their name* as ' Berger, 3d, 15 years; E. K. Mul- 1 ligan, 1, years, and George Allen.' 17 years, all of Philadelphia. At a 'hearing Saturday afternoon, I the boy* pleaded guilty to smashing | the plate glass window in the store of Frost Bros, and taking four cameras, Which were recovered, having been dropped by the accused during their flight. Mr. Frost identified the cameras, ] and the boy* wbre committed, in default^ $500 hail each, for a further hearing on Monday afternoon. Mr. Frost know* the father of one of the boys, and immediately after the hearing on Saturday, he got -in I touch with him by telephone. The • parent* of the other l>oy* al*o were ' notified. t At the hearing before Police Jus- ' tice Frank Ware Monday afternoon, the more serious charge against the young fellow* wdk withdrawn, Mr. Frost not desiring to prosecute, anil ' they were accused of disorderly con- ' duct. A fine of $5 and costs war imposed the hearing continued" until Septem- 1 1, and the hail reduced to $KJ0 < each. The parents of the boys will ' replare the broken glass, and the ac- > cused will I* under the supervision J of their parents for the summer. < is GAVE AUTO LICENSES , . — . I Will he Here Again on ■ July fi and 7 Inspector W. K. Lovett, of the ■ "State Motor Vehicle Department, Was . at the city hall here Saturday and • and issued a number of • licenses to auto owner* to and drivers, hut only to those from outside of New Jersey, much to the disapointment of a number of people. Mr. Lovett announced that he will lie at the city hall here again to issue licenses and to give demonstrations on July 6 and 7, from 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. is BUILDING BUNGALOW Mrs. Fagan, of Philadelphia, Is building a two-story bungalow cottage on Second street, east of Atlantic avenue, costing $3300. The work is being done by J. K. Welch, contractor, of this city. R ' FISHING AT NIGHT There is said to be excellent fishing in the bay nt night, and little a» any other time. Anglers have been catching black drum, weakfish and croaker*. Prof. J. M. Stevens got a big black drumfish a few night* since Ward Befcm has deci.led to try his luck at this^ame. ' 16 j City Treasurer Frederick J. Sheyer and family, of Philadelphia, are at their apartments for the summer. A medium for saving your earnings this summer young man, by which you will profit in future years. Subscribe to some shares of stook In the new, 18th aeries now open. Home Building and Loan Association. See the secretary or any of- • ficer.— Adv.
BANK PROSPERS U ' First National Declare* Semi- Annual Dividend of 6 IVr Cent ' fj The First Nntior.afxBitkk of Ocean L City ha* declared a -emi-annua! dlviilen.l of- six per cent, to the stock- . I holders nt record Friday! Ju«e 21. The increased capital Stock of the hank was placed in AuRhst, 1921. at, $200, and the lust -ul^/va* for $27* 1 ' The bank's deposits are more than at any time 1-efoir at this season of " the year. The deposits, official- " state, are running from $130,000 to j, $150,000 ahead of last year. ,| - SELLING I JITS tl E. F. Horner Building ( ullage for } Millville Man . Edgar- F. Berger, real estate V agent at Thirty-first street, report* . the following sales: Two lots on Anbury flvonur. lie- 01 tween Thirty-fir-t and Thirty-second street*, to H. M. Shnurds, of this tl Lo) "on Wesley avenue, to Mrs./!. Frank Sheppard. of Millville. on which Mr. Berger i- building a rot- : * Bungalow. No. 3059 Ashury avenue 1« to Mr. Kanhle^of Philadelphia. The bungalow was ids<r*uili by Mr. Iter- , » , trer. p Mr. Berger ha* rented the apart- I* ment of John H. Berger. on Ashury to John -S. t'hija. of Philadel- w pliia. e< FREEHOLDERS ELECT » CAMP VICE DIRECTOR: He Succeeds Eustace, Re- 1 signed — Board Disposes of Much Business i> The Cape May County Board of p Freeholders, at a meeting hero Tues- - day, elected Jos. Camp, of Dius Creek e one of the numl>er, vice director of 1 the board, he succeeding James Eus- T tace, of Sea Isle City, recently re- e , signed as a member of the urgani- P , nation. * The hoanl held a special meeting to ti I take care of several financial mat- n ters that were required to lie looked b after before July I. The member* and a . few guest* b dinner at the Ocean City Yacht hi i Club, where the meeting was held. — The dinner was of the kind -that has , made the club famous, and Frank D.' ' JJewberry. chairman of the house committee, was on hand to see that everything was up to the minute. The freeholders present were vice Director Camp. Cha*. Foster, Theo. Mr. Stein, John R. Groves, i John P. Hope W. Gamly. Their guest* were the board's clerk. Mayor Irving Fitch; the solicitor, Palmer Way; the county engfneer, ' Rice, and son; the Rev. Dr. [ S. Snyder; County Collector Harry- - ' County Treasurer Clarence " S. Scull. E. M. Sutton, Geo. W. Sooy, ' and John F. MacNamee. At the conclusion of the dinner, Snyder was asked to make an address, which he did, and in the course of which he advised men not to bother so much with the non-essenUuls * of life. Too .many men rush along with business affairs in a way that results in their deaths when they should be in. their vcry» prime. : — is — Mr. and Mrs. W. Comey, of 3100 5 Central avenue, celebrated their first wedding anniversary Saturday evening. There was quite a number of out-of-town visitors at the affair. -v? 18 Mrs. Edith M. Kapler, of Philadel- ~ phia, is visiting her parents in this city, accompanied by her daughters, ! Misses Eleanore and Audrey Kceler. 16 r Mrs. Samuel Darlington, of Die s Darlington, this city, has returned from a few days' visit to her hoiRin Wilmington, Del. R t George W. Long and family, of Philadelphia, are here for the scxNow is your chance to invest in a good aoiid bonn-fide Building and ' Loan Association that realized nearly 1 » per cent. «Ut year. Join the fam- I '• ily of saving and earning and sub- " scribe to sbjre shares of stock in the I - new 18th series of the Home Building and "Loan Association.
YACHT CLUB DINNER DANCE GREAT SUCCESS Season Well .Attended— I)r. Killian Sang Unusually Well \ Tlio Ocean City Yucht Club's first dinner dance of Jhe seas.... ^Fri.lay from the number present, this 'particular feature »f the club'# social activities will lie very popular i The excellent dinner, which consisted of seven courses, was faultlessly ' served. I.ieut C-ommamler Wm. H. introduced Mrs. Miller, who sang two solus and was given much applause. Mrs. Miller comes from far away. Nova Scotia, the land of '"Blur Nose." as she jokingly states. Mrs. Miller is visiting Como- • .lore and Mr*. John E. Fito. The Sunday evening concert was : well attended, one hundred and twen-ty-five or more members ami guest* A special arol very difficult program .wa* given. . Conductor Shea and the pianist. Mr. Gaspnrne, were at their lN>*t. I)r. Wayne T. Killian was greeted w ith great applause when he appeared. The doctor threw his whole soul into his humlicrs and never ap|ieami in lietjer form. The personnel of the vocal quartet is now completed ami will so.,n lie a part of the Sunday evening Symphony Concert/ The first moving picture x|iow Tuesday^eyening was well attended. The Ladies' Auxiliary subscription card parties every Wednesday afternoon are well patronized. On Thursday, July 14, the first of -the threeTwtxiliary lunch and can! parties will he given. These lunch parties are strictly- tor memliers only. Adult dancing classes are held every Wednesday evening, 8,30 to o'clock. Children'* classes every Thursday morning 10 to 12. The classes are in charge of Mrs. Jane P. C. Miller. The usual Fourth of July celehrawill be held at tfie club. In the mormt^c an oration will I* delivered a prominent speaker. One feature of the celebration win bo a dance in the evening for memand personally invited guests.
SUNDAY EVENING HIPPODROME MEETINGS Open for the FIFTH SEASQN Sunday Evening, July 3rd, 8 o'clock Congregational sipging led by Mr. Henry F. Oechler of Philadelphia, Brief address by Rev. Marple M. Lewis, Subject, "The Two Passions." Tenor Solo, "Song of Praise" by J. Thornley Hughes All welcome to the big initial service. Don't miss it ... _ Seen in the Boardwalk Shops FOR PARTICULARS CALL ■ F. Leroy Howe News Service Advertising C ; Masscy and Edwards Building I ^
Seashore Buses Are to Have ^ Terminal at 34th Street People Desiring (oAir^ Dow n ( ounty May Take Trolley Cars to T hat Point .
»y Capo May appeared at the .eeirt^l id meeting of "the CK» f..eyii-.i'....er. 1 '«, on Mondu> i-fternoon, when the pre- . >'» puscil ordinance for the lin-nring ami | ar regulaution of buses rumii->g tietwrs-r this resort and "Sea l-5\ Wi'dwood i and Cohe May ram.- up f..r passage, i _ Fnrmer Ju.lge J. M. F HftlratH. | y former State Senator lew. T. Stew fl- en« an.) I.uther C. Dg-h aU of ; in Cupe Mu>. S|...k> in the interest "f rh the Reliance Traiisportath-" Company I n, who-o n.auager. Cha*. K. Willis, i* u" a regular schedule, hut hi' efforts-are < meeting with opposition from alleg-, i ,!I ed irresponsible persona who are ruaniog autos, at any old time they can i " pipk up passengers. If this continue* < he will have to quit, and thus the i m visitors and residents of these resorts i ,e as well as those living along the i 5 MOWRER HEADS GO. BANKING ASSOCIATION „. Next Meeting, in Septem- , ber, Likely to be Held in Ocean City( | Tin- memliers of the Cape May County Bankers' "Association have of effected a permanent organization by rd the election of the following officer*: ch President, II. S. le.J cashier y. of the First National Bank, nf this 1,1 city;" vice president, E. J. Jerrell, cashier of the Merchants' National ry Bank, of Cape May; secretory and he treasurer, Wm. C. Todd, assinthnt no cashier of the Marine National dank, of Wildwood. Executive committee; ■a- H. C. Thompson, of the Security he Trust Company, Cape May; and ed Heber Cnuie, president of tha Wildwood Title and Trust Company, in The purpose of the association ia n. to advance the interest of the hanto ing institutions of the county, the
runt.-- I tlie machine*. Will . !*• .i.-prffed of a service that is no«r >iohl, appreciate.) I.y them. It was Anallv nggrenl that auto l,u*e* running into this city shall ' their ti imiiiwl at Thirty-fonrtH ' reel, : ,| that the machine* shall I r. ,n on a -che-hite to be approved by , the city official'. Each bus »hall ' er t hi*# pvnp,i*ed arrangement, 1- ' .le ni ig t" go to Sen I*le, u i or Cape May may take the I V enr- to Thirty-fourth - 1 rvet . ..|. er to get the hu*e*. and. , ivturni .- ti.ey 'will he compelled to • leave t'n- hu f . at Thirty-fourth i -Meet inn' take th>- trolley) car or » of the city. j It is staleUAiy-the munngement of i the Reliance Transportation Company ' the* '-heft: -a!" be a reduction of ten • cents in the company's present rate i of fare, which will equalize present : conditions. promotion of lArson^ acquaintance among the memliere, securing consideration of all legislative action I affecting hanking institutions, and the discussion of subjects pertaining to hanking. The association will meet the flr*t Thursday evening* In June, September. December and March. Tlie association held it* last meeting at WUdwAd, and the September meeting held in Ocean City. SENTINEL ads bring results. NOTICE All Kind- o( Uwl Kuril I turn ihmctil and Hold Ktovw and lunm ls*i*til I llahl I o icIim bought, wild and rrfcud J. P. V EN ABLE 1 603 Aamumr Avenue t r— — — — — — — C. EUwood Carpenter's The Casino Club Now Open DANCING EVERY NIGHT and SATURDAY AFTERNOON t "T" Ladies Card Party _ Every Thursday afternoon Children'* Dancing Clasa Open* FRIDAY. JULY 1 (TThc l^i net)/ >ii OCEAN CITY. N.J. Special June rates (ton May 3 1 it until June 25th. Double, rooms I with hot ami cold running water, including board far two persons, from $52.00 per week upwards.
The Safest Kind of an Investment -v Harry A. Morris Parker Miller for any member of the family is to secure some bhares in the new Eighteenth series of stock '■ r— ul"~" *■ Wm. F. Gardiner J. Wm. Morniu officers .now open in the , j.„ b. rs,i» s. Home Building and Loan Association ^ Bun.*. M.rt. B'.. r: cuRHI of ocean city, n. j. «— UH. * .

