, 1898-12-30
Wildwood.

1t is time to practice writing 1899.
But think of writing 1900.
Rev. Craner spent Christmas with a
daughter in Atlantic City.
r. w. Ryan has been confined to
his bed since Sunday with the grippe.
Evans G. Slaughter was a member of
the Grand Jury.
Did you see the full moon rise out of
the ocean last night? Look for it to-
night at 7.23.
We have 81, 800, also $1,000, which
we desire to place ON good first bond
and mortgage in Wildwood. Reeve d
Marts. X
The Baptist Sunday-school of Wild
wood will have their holiday entertain
ment on Saturday night, New Years
eve. Everybody welcome. Exercises
begin at eight o'clock.
Alvin Cowles ate Christmas dinner
in Wildwood. He has a position at
Green's hotel, Philadelphia.
Mayor Baker and Councilmen r. n.
Adams and ellis, the clerk and Solic-
itor Zeller met in the Council chamber
Wednesday evening, Dec. 2Sth. Mr..
Ryan was sick in bed, hence there was
40 quorum. A number of bills were in
possession of the clerk and in order to
pass upon them Council adjourned to
Councilman Ryan's residence, and the
meeting called to order III the sick
members room. In order to annoy
Mr.. Ryan as little as possible but little
business was transacted. After the
bills were passed upon the 5000 note
due Jan. l was ordered paid. The Col
lector's report showed quite a sum of
money collected on account of the
grading and graveling assessments, and
the clerk was instructed to draw an or
der for the amount in favor of the Com
missionefs OF the Sinking Fund. 500
worth more of She improvement certl-
ficaees were ordered TO be sold. The
next regular meeting was fixed for
Wednesday evening, Jan. IL.
The following letter AMkER
Phillips zone of the most successful
manufacturers of American Tin Plate,
in fact the pioneer of the fin Plate
business in this country acknowled-
ging receipt of Il box of holly, ETC.,
while of a purely personal character,
so tersely ex Expresses the combination of
Wildwuod's attractions together with a
delicate allusion to the founders and u
pfophesy of success of the place, as
viewed by Mr.. Phillips from observa-
ton, that its publication may interest
our readers:
925 Chestnut street, Philadelphia,
December 20, 1S9S.-W. e. Teller, Esq,
DreXel building, Philadelphia My
Dear Sir-Your kind letter as we'll as
the box of holly and evergreen received,
for which please accept III thanks. |
was not entirely selfish in my desire to
have some Wildwood holly to decorate
our house, but a few sprigs of the re-
noWned and celebrated Wildwood holly
will decorate the 'Christmas plum pud-
dings" of other families, friends of ours;
some of whom are acquainted with,
and others who will 50 become DESTROYS
of visiting the lovely spot by the ocean
the only one that we know of where
Nature has combined landscape and
ocean to charm the vision and where
at the same time one may inhale the
pure ozone.
Wildwood seems to have a combina-
ton, both in Nature and in individual
ity among its founders, that should
make it very prosperous. | think |
was II of the early investors, and the
more | see of the practical common
sense of the Mayor, his affability and
energy, coupled with the administra-
tive skill and business tact of his broth
er in this city, and add to this the pow
er, strength, wisdom and experience of
his learned brother in the law to steer
the ship safely, | do not see anything
to prevent the greatest success follow
ing their united efforts.
One thing is uneXplainable, prejudi-
ced people come to like Wildwood and
grow to admire the resort more and
more every year, so l am safe in proph-
esying prosperity.
Wishing you a very merry Nmasand
a happy New Year, | remain,
Yours very truly,
f. r.. PHILLIPS.
Ladies', Gents and Children's under
wear, ladies' and children's hose, full
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