- - OCEAN CITY SENTIti£L, THURSDAY, JANUARY 25. 1S23 , ; HYt

"MOTHER OF WHO WOOD POST" BORIEDJHURSOAY LARGEST FUNERAL SEEN IN WILDWOOD DURING THE PAST YEAR One of the largest and most, mpressive funerals, ever witness-, .,1 in Wildwood, took place on Moinlay, January 15th, when the ' remains of Mrs. Amanda Croker' were carried to their final resting ' The deceased passed away rhursday morning, death follow-' ng a long and protracted illness. Mrs. Cr.ker hail been ailing for years, and for seven months pre- i icding the end, had been confined! t„ the home. The funeral services were held it the First Baptist Chuiiii, the uutor, Rev. I. H. Fisher officiating, assisted by Dr. Hinaon W. lowlett pastor of the First Bap-, i«t Church of Atlantic City. Mrs. Croker who was affection - itely known as the "Mother of the Wildwood Post," was the mother if Byron Pennington Croker, the r,h Wildwood boy who. made the. mpreme sacrifice, during the World War. and after whom the Wildwood Post of the American ■egion is named. Lieut. Pennington Croker was' lilleil in action October 6th, 1918; rut his parents did not learn of lis death, until two months later. ] Mrs. Croker was a native of his county, the daughter of the ate Mr. and Mrs. launder Coron of Palermo, and a sister to j eaiuler S. Corson, contractor and. milder of Ocean City. The .family came to (Wildwood t rom Atlantic City, when Mr. j "roker resigned his position as , Superintendent of the gas plant, _ o assume duty as Manager of the j fas company, operating in "Wildwood. It may be said without ex aggerHon, that the d'.y of Wildwood in ts entirety mourns the departure : if it* gold stnr mother. j Her death threw a pall of gloom , iver the entire city; for no woman , rould have more highly esteemed , ind beloved. j A woman of superb Christian \ character, and of a winsome ilismsition, she made friends of all • ho came within the circle of her icquaintance, and who fell under :he charm of her personality. Despite the fart that she had ' ieen a sufferer for years, and the ' victim of an affliction of the most painful nature, she had ever a ' •heerful greeting, and a smile for ■U. Her pastor. Rev. I. H. Fisher,., who delivered the funeral sermon, from the text. Matthew 12:23 "The tree is known by its fruit," I paid a wonderful tribute to her 1 memory. In the days of her health < I Mrs. Croker was one of the most a active and devout mmbrs of the f

T Baptist congregation, i Dri Huwlett of Atlantic City, I vftiose church the deceased at- : tended while resilient there, also I spoke of the departed, in terms of ; high eulogy. Y The members of the- Byron Pen- ■ nington Post escorted the remains i "f the Post Mother, from the home jon Pacific Avenue to the church. The members of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, also attended' in a' body. Deceased . leaves a husband, three sons and one daughter, belt | reave. I after her departure. CAPE MAY LEAGUE PLANS BIG NIGHT LEAGUE BAND WILL MAKE , |jj ITS DEBUT ON EDUCA- « TIONAL NIGHT p The Progressive League of- Cape t May City devoted their last meet- i . nig on Monday to the study of « matters educational. j i ' Dr. Freilerick J. Sickles. City 1 Superintendent of Public Schools " in Millvtlle was one of the orators, ! e who tdck as his subject "Educa- I , tion, a Man's Job." ' Porf. Edwjn B. Brunyate, Covin- f t ,'ty Superintendent of Public ' Schools, was also a speaker. jj , At this meeting. Prof. Rodes' £ Progressive league hand maile its * t public debut, and delighted all * . with its program. f Ti e League kept open house for t the occasion, inviting .all men of 1 ' the city to attend. The Progressive leaguers of? ; Cape Muv are anticipating a phe- ' ( nominal year in view of the pni- f . bilious program outlined by the , entertainment committee. It is ! understood that Prof. L. A. Rodes, i-hairman of the lecture committee, • making efforts to secure Connie 1 1 k. the manager of the famous h ; Athletics of the American League J to address them, befiyre the gentle-,* man begins the baseball season. A communication was read from " j Congressman Isaac Bacharueh, a stating he ha<l been unsure,! by Assistant Secretary of the Navy " Roosevelt, that the latter would do P all in his power, to secure a fleet ; of boats at Cape May. to represent i , the Navy at the unveiling .of the c unil Soldiers' Monument 1 on tlp> Fourth of July. The committee is planning the {; , occasio nto be the greatest in the *! . history of the city. Special trains will he running all parts of the State and civic organization-, from Camilen ,, to Cape May will be invite,! to participate. o— t« City Clerk Harry A. Morris vis- j , : I ted Philadelphia on Thursday last, j ^ Mrs. Youngs Corson was de- ei lightfully surprised by a visit from ir r.icce, Mrs. A. S, 'Woolston of u Haddonfirld. Mrs. Woolston was accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. p I Edna Fiber. d<

FOR AULO LANG SYNE 3 TWENTY YEARS AGO * BOARD OF TRADE PLANS TO l. RAISE MONEY FOR CITY * ADVERTISING Evidently city advertising has I, always been an old bone of con- . ten tion, and a source of agitation. Twenty Years Ago, an adjourned meeting of the Board of Trade— the parent, or perhaps grand-par-ent of the present Chamber of Commerce— was held, called expressly to receive a report from [ the solicitor, employed to raise subscriptions to be devoted towards advertising Ocean City's advantages as a coast resort. Incidentally too, tbe meeting ' convened for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing The solicitor reported that his -.efforts had resulted, in securing subscription* up to date to the amount of $400; and that there a number of promising prospects, who had not been -solicited. Whereupon Reuben W. Edwards ' , added that upon his own initiative, had secured the sum of $300. 1 1 was decided to continue the : campaign, with the- object of rais- ' in£ th efund if -possible to $2500, ' j the members feeling that it could ' be accomplished, inasmuch as $700 had been secured during the initial -J week. Some discussion followed apro- ' the nature of the advertising ' to be adopted. Newspaper adver- ' Using appears to have ranked first ' in favor, and it was decided that the recognized newspapers publish- ' ed in Philadelphia, Baltimore, I Washington, D. C., Harrisburg, I and New York should ' be given precedence. An arUsUc booklet Retting forth ' the natural beauties and recrea- j Uonal advantages of the city was also considered if funds were forthcoming. ! It was anticipated that through : the efforts of the Board of Trade, ■ and the appropriation made by the ' municipal administration, $4,000 : would be available for this pur- 1 Reuben W. Edwards was elected » chairman, of the committee in : charge of the campaign. The officers for the ensuing ' year were then elected. President 1 I- M. Cresse; First Vice- { President, A. J. Smith; Second • Vice-President, H. A. W. Smith; Secreary, I. "S. Champion; Treasurer. W. Scott Hand. R. W. Edwards, Harry Head- 1 J. ft. Groves, I^ander S. Corson, ami G. 0; Adams were named 1 chairmen of the various commit- * Twenty Years Ago, Ocean City's basket-ball fans, were jubiliant ' | and elated, with the triumph se- * cured by their team over the for- - midable five of the AUantic Reg- ' AtianUc City suffered the sur- i prise of ita life. No difficulty in ■ C the local players was an- 1 1 . . _ - - I

Eticipated. The game, fast and strenuous from the start to finish, was played in the amphitheatre on ■ Young's Pier, • Atlantic City, the score reading at 24-22 in favor of the local team. At the end of the first half, the score stood 12-2 in favor of At Ian - r> Uc City. In the second period, however, ■ Ocean City staged a magnificent rally, and threw -goals in a manj, ner which astounded the specta- ' (Jhester's playing was the star ,j feature of the gome. The following line-up wa> presented: I 7 Ocean City G. F. It* , Chester, forward 4 0 8 : Morcy, forward 2 0 4 , '' Schurch, center 2 0 4 Breekley, guard 1 0 2 : Smith, guard 3 0 6 ' s Touts 12 * 0 24 1 Atlantic City G. F. Pts ' f Schimpf, forward 2 0 4 ' Dearolf, forward 3 0 6 ' Martens, center "3 0 C ; Pine, guard S 0 6 ; t Blair, guard 0 0 0 ' I ' Totals 11 0 22 « The same good fortune did not . follow the Juniors in their game, I against the Deltas, who defeated t ' them by a ttlly of 25-1,5. ' Twenty Years Ago, a pleasing > j- social event transpired at the rosi- t <iencc of Frank E. Champion, at - the New Idlewood on Mooriyn Ter- a J The occasion was a delightful s I party given by Mr. and Mrs. t Champion to a number of friends. . Dancing, cards, ami other forms of \ amusement whiled away the time, j ; until a late hour, when refresh- j [ ments were served, t Among the guests we find the . following: Mrs. Bertha Smith. , Sara VanGilder, Miss Bertha , Miss Laura Chattin, Miss I Roberts, Miss Nellie and . Miss Lizzie A' butt. Miss Cora and , Harriet Schurch, Miss Violet t and Miss Freda Champion, Miss \ | Lizzie Breekley, Miss Bertha Scull, S ! Miss Bella Hand, Miss Ruby and i: Miss Julia Mason, Mrs. F. S. Car- t $er, Mrs. B. Hand, Mayor and Mrs. h J. G. Champion, Mr. and Mrs. | Herbert C. Smith, and Messrs. g 1 Clinton Breekley, Clarence ami , David Scull. h Twenty Years Ago, also, the | -guests of the Imperial Hotel gave r i euchre party at the popular hos- ,| telry. Those who participated in . the event, were the Misses Ross, . Boyle, VanGilder. Scull. Roberts. [ and McGillaril; and Messrs. David |, Scull, Bilderback, Weisler,' and Clarence Scull. Miss Ross captured first prize, " and Miss Boyle the second in the 11 ladies' contest. c Following the game, the guests I repaired to the dining room, for I refreshments, after which dancing l became the order of procedure. , Twenty Years Ago, common - council met to open bids, for the J - construction of a fire alarm tower, a Allen Scull being the lowest was v awarded the contract. Twenty Years Ago, articles of ' ■ were filed, for the f Inlet 'Land Company, f I name* of the incorporators ^ - , ; j

li F aSBp f , • F j, • t t Most Wonderful Proposition In A - FARM FOR SALE 1 ' F Ever Offered In South Jersey 148 ACRES ON THE Tl'CKAHOE RIVER, Compnuine: \ ORCHARDS of 175 Apple Trees from which 4000 baskets were shipped last season. J ( 250 Young Apple Trees. 135 Keifer Pear Trees. Many Other Fruit Trees. i FIFTY ACRES High Grade Soil in cultivation, all sowed in Clover Crops. TWENTY ACRES Meadow. GOOD WOODLAND, Fine Game Cover. LARGE RRICK HOUSE of 11 rooms, situated on a f>eatuifully shaded bluff extend- ( ing into the Tuckahoe River. Half mile of river frontage. Gravel beach. Truck shipped by water directly from the 'property to the market of Atlantic City. A more beautiful spot for Club-House pur- ! * poses cannot be found in South Jersey. j LARGE BARNS, wagon and stock houses and other outbuildings. ( FIVE ROOM Tenant House. , Known throughout this section as one of the best cultivated, most productive and liest conditioned farms in the State. < Price Only $8,750.00 k1L\ i jag;- ll An inspection will show it to lie worth double this figure. Who buys this makes himself independent of the world for life. For Full Particulars, enquire MASSEY & EDWARDS Ocean City, N. J. \ li - I

d were W. E. Massey. Reuben W. I, Edwards, ami Jan-- M. Chester, n with capita! ,-t-k am-itiujb-.- !<■ e $100,000. f - Wr learn that T.ventj Year * -the 1-a.ii*--' Aid of the' Baptist, would hni-l a "clothe-.-pin s-.-cia'" '• at the home of MR> Grace Carter; « -that Cajrt. Nelson B. S-wy v.u * building a new mainsail for Hi- - yacht ,1. "Bri^r : —that the butt# Auxiliat •- of th* Presbyterian Church, would meet at the home of Mr-. WHKam D. Ranck; 1 ing letters, had been inrtallc.! in ! — that Ma»s- ynn-1 Edwanis. I. ad" 1 j begun exten.-ive alteration - to the , . necond floor of their building. ! made necessary by the Teqiripe- f . ments of the city administration; i —that Mr. and Mrs. Spencer ('. • Goff'were in Dn\ tona, Flori<la; ; —Miss Lizzie Schock was in Cedar I Springs, visiting Her sister. Mrs. 1 I Samuel Dixon; . —Clarence DuBois of Camden was ' ; visitor; ; — Miss Harriet Schurch was the 1 , guest nf her sister, Mrs. F. S. Car- J I at Petersburg on Sun-lay: — R. R. Sooy was in town «»|K-r- • inten-ling certain improvements to '■ 1 the Hotel Brighton; — Paul Rice was visiting friends ( at ClermrAlt ; —Mr. and Mfs. R. Curtis Robinwere expected home from their •' trip through Florida: —William Lake, and City Clerk j' wet* attending the Court House, as witnesses in the famous . Street wharf ease. PERSONALS Mr. ami Mrs. gTb"" Parker, of ■ this resort, accompanied by Mr.-. W. J. Powell ore reported to be in I Petersburg, Florida. The plans an extensive 'motor tour of the Florida retorts, returning t home in the Spring. 1 Mr. ami Mrs. Freeman of Sixth and Atlantic" Avenue, were I guests over the week-end at the ' home of Mr. anil Mrs. Sqibhs. i J. P. Fox of this city took in the , recent automobile show in Philn Mr. and Mrs. George Plant of this city, are away visiting friends , in New York. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Shriner of Philadelphia, the former associated with the Philadelphia Ledger, and well-known in journalistic cir- - cles, were visitors recently. * Mr. and Mrs. George Adams of Easton, were recent guests at the of Building Inspector and ; Mrs. Herbert C. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baldwin of have returned home after having enjoyed an extensive visit in Ocean City. Mrs. Mary Townsend Rush of Media, has returned home for a days. Mrs. Rush, who was formerly a resident of Ocean City,! has been spending several weeks here for the benefit of her health. Friends will be glad to learn the has considerably improved. Mr. George Mann, of Philadelphia, the well and favorably known proprietor of the Genevieve Hotel, was a recent visitor. Mr. Mann is president of the Hotel Proprietors' Association. . Mr. and Mrs. Clinton B. Price of this city, have been entertaining former's father, Webster Price of Pleasantville. iMss Julia Scull is wintering in the Quaker City. John Stuart of Burlington was a recent visitor to this resort. Among the recent guests at the I-orraiiie Hotel, was John Solan of the State Attorney's office, who has been -acting prosecutor of Cape May County for some time past. Mr. ami Mrs. Frank Paliasto of Philadelphia, were recent visitors, superintending their business interests in Ocean City. J. A. Dittrich, of Philadelphia, and the father of the well-known realtor, Walter A. Dittrich, was a recent visitor. Mr. and Mrs. F. Leroy Howe, entertained the latter's sister. Miss Jennie Turner of Narbcrth. Paover the week-end at their suburban residence. Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Sutton - left Ocean City for Miami. Florida, where they anticipate joining Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Campbell also of Ocean City, and Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Johnson of Atlan- ; tic City. , Mr. and Mrs. Sutton will remain . in the Sunny South for some time. Miss Kathryn Want was a re-' cent visitor to Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Litle of Newport, are prolonging their stayin Ocean City, enjoying the mild winter season, the guests of their •laughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Roy E, Darby. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cramer were recent visitors to the Quaker City. Mr. ami Mrs. Howard Anderson, together with their daughters Miss Dorothy and Miss Marjorie of Collingswood, have been enjoying a week in Ocean City, i .Mrs. F. Leroy Howe proposes to attend the convention of Republican Women to be held this wtok at the Stacy-Trent Hotel, Trenton. Mrs. Cornelius Mahan, formerly a resident of this city, passed away at her home in Avalor-, Rev. Joseph W. Watts, M. A., Rector of Holy Trinity Church of- . : ficiated at . the funeral. LEANDER S. CORSON BUILDER 1086 Weals? Atom. ••it ram. ill J laiMn Theo.F.Hildreth Electrical Contractor Jobbing Work a Specialty | Office: 1032 Central Avenue ;]

WASHINGTON GAMP'S NEW BANNER S UD TO BE A REAL, WORK t»F ART AND VALUED AT NEARLY, 5200 » a-hington Camp. No. T.'i of the ' Edw^d kHa?". amLRarry fobbjps ^ ha- !-een working diligently in the , h- signing and the construction of the banner. I The new banner is approaching ] very nearly to completion; paid ' for by the subscription »f m*m!>ers of Washington Camp. Infinite cre.fit is due- the committee. It is rumored that the banner will he the most beautiful , in this section hf the stat». ami is entirely the product of the com- "~ , mitten's mechanical and artistic skill. Completed it will value i>etween $175 and $200. Friday evening, .February .2nd, , ill lie a memorable -lay at the Camp. With all due and fitting ceremony the banner will lw unveiled ami presented to the Camp. A splendid entertainment will be , arranged for tbe evening. ■ and member* togethellwith thejr wives ami friend u illjjwgve an npporFrank Wriggins is now engaged in the construction of an oak case, measuring four by six feet for the preservation of the banner as it hangs on. the wn'l of the Camp Member* all. are . looking forward to the event u:ith rnnsiiierahle interest and anticipation. FRAN! IS WHIT MORE BROWER PASSES AWAY In -formation comes to hand of the death of Francis Whitmore '- Brower of Manasquan. A little over a year ago, Mr. Brower was united in marriage to . Orielex Grier. n summer resident or I'aflc Place.Death came very' suddenly on Momfa)y, January Ifith. whila the deceased was visiting friends in hit old home towm. - Interment. was made at Fairview, Red Bank. N. J. E. L. SMITH E. H. CAMPBELL SMITH & CAMPBELL HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTERS Asbury Ave. Ocean City, K J. GEORGE BENSON UPHOLSTEBIN& Formerly with Lawrence M. Lear j Phone 325 L 605 EIGHTH STREET OCEAN cm N. J. Bureau of Health and Charities CITY HALL i T. LEE ADAMS, Health Officer Office Hour*: 11.00 to 12.00 A. M. Phone 20 and ask for Health - Officer during office hours, If s. ' complaint is to be made for any violation of health code, or ad- - dress postal to box 244. WILLIAM MALONEY C f Auto Electrician I Batteries Recharged and Repaired r — all makes. I - Prest-O-Lite Battery and Gas Tank Service. . Stewart- W irzer Speedometer , Service. . ' Airco Acetylene and Oxygen for g cutting and welding. Starter, Generator and Ignition B Work. 29i S. Florida Avenue ? ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. J OTIS M. TOWNSEND BUILDER OFFICE: 8th SL Opposite P. 0„ OCEAN CITY, N. J. Only galvanized nails used on exterior work. Plans and Estimates Furnished All Work Guaranteed . LEWIS COSSABOON | Contractor and Builder 226 Asbury Avenue OCEAN CITY Phone Ml-J

SGHOOL NOTES . i Bui don't go near the water." • j TDM AND SHOR1 SHEETS Mv feet wero J IS—v" - 1 15a ■ ' ! And found that 'mv Feet were out apiin And it, 1 got up Ami— Oh. well, go -J Hack to the Beginning again. ___ SUM OMR Paintings Papertiansins Interior- Pecoratcis 401 Asm NY AMrNUE ocean crrv Phone 735

HAVE you a cottage, bungalow or apartment to furnish? We have a line of FURNITURE at ten tktn i'blladelahia prices.' Window shades spedfautr. CHAS. E., ADAMS A BRO 720 22 Asbury^Ave. - • MM U i^BERT C. PONTIERE BUILDER t* «i tfsh' BCEll t>Tt. fl. J IV.,!! ALBERT I "I.DFIELD ' OLDFTRLDI *. H BIT- f SO* Tile and Marble Work "| 917 I R AL AVENUE J Ocean City. N. J. j V Estimate* Furnishe>i I i:,,.Tal In> MaSt Walter E. Allen AWNING AND UNOLEUM WOR." WINDOW SHADES Bourse Apartments OCEAN CITY.'N. J.

-i -. Don't let the spring find you •»» S I / 'th a leaky roof. Thunder j "J* \ ..-MafKy storms are coming and a leaky jl. . ,.'X roof w»ll be apt to result in . - Jni considerable damage. Vf >* - Chimneys that leak should jL IV y le looked after and made * water-tight. Smoke v chimneys I jSmjY' can be made to draw. 1 Jf//fJtrrwK^o i Tin roofs are fire-proof. • yi* / ! AH kinds of stove and heater I||AYl/7 repairs, stove and heater pipes. ^JH«/Y\7 / ' T'n- slate and slag roofing. , SMITH ' / / -*rf l~—t .THti TINSMITH dt» I loventh Street All Kinds of (luttcr* - " : — ■ j R. II. JOHNSON PLUMBING COMPANY is nnw in it* New Offices 817 ASBURY AVENUE where patrons and friends will be cordially welcomed JOHN MARTS LUMBER COMPANY NINTH STREET AND HAVEN AVENUE ocean crrr. n. j. Millwork. Mouldings, Building Paper, Plaster Board, Nalk, Sash Weight*, etc. Estimates Furnished. Prompt Delivery. WELCH CONSTRUCTION CO. "Welch Built Homes" "Built By The Sea" OCEAN CITY, N. j. Phone 180 JOSEPH BROADLEY plumbing and heating 731 Asbury Avenue Ocean City. N. j. Ph-51- B5-M S. B. SWAN j. E. TROUT SWAN and TROUT PRACTICAL ill 10IL111S 1040 ASBURY AVE OCEAN CITY. N. j. JOBBING a specialty WIRE KR AUSS To Wire Your Houge PHONH IVo. I7J-W 411 ASBURY AVENUE OCEAN CITY NEW JERSEY YOU SHOULD HAVE A Reliable Builder ■ To erect yoor Ocean City cottage. Yon annot spare the time to look after it cloeely yottmelf and most depend a poo tbe . bounty ol the contractor. I have built for a large number ol people and could refer you to any or nil of them 3end for the Hat of names soul photographs ot tbe houses. Otis M. Townsend mwSS.** BUILDER "rr