, 1903-08-12
WILLOW BUDGET
AN INTER ESTING HAUL OF
LOCAL NEWS THIS WEEK
CONTAINING PERSONAL
AND CONCISE ITEMS
THE WEEKS HAPPENINGS REVIEWED

A green lawn, a truck garden, and
many pretty flowers on the property of
Mr.. Wilder on Park venue on the
edge of the meadows is an example of
how beautiful a plot of ground can he
made. The tomatoes and other vege-
tables have made a luxuriant growth.
This piece of ground il made the pretti-
est of any plot on Five Mile Bench,
without a doubt, and anyone will be
fully paid to take a walk out that way
and view it.
Borough Solicitor VIM. Il. Zeller, ac-
companied by his nieces, Misses Anna
and Mary Halfpenny, of L~ewisburg,
Pa, Mrs. A. M. Remmey, of Vineland,
and druggist J. Paul Zeller, of Phila-
delphia, enjoyed an outing at Wild
wood on Tuesday and dined at the
Ruric.
The Methodist and Baptist Sunday
schools of Cape May Court House came
to Wildwood on an excursion on Tues
day.
Japanese goods, souvenirs, shell goods,
euchre prizes, large assortment at r.. w.
Ryan's japanese Bazaar.
Senator Robert E. Hand, of Erma,
has announced himself through the
columns of his newspaper as a candi-
date for the State Senate from Cape
May County for a third term. Assem-
blyman Lewis M. Crosse, of Ocean
City, is also a candidate, who is ex-
pected to show the Senator a merry
race. Mr.. Crosse has been in the legis-
lature from Cape May County for the
past three years and made an excellent
representative in the assembly chamber
at Trenton. The Cape May Herald
says that Mr.. Crosse has the backing of
the state leaders.
Pure, anadulterated, the best-Lowe's
Pure Salt Water Taffy. Opposite
depot.
A merry party of young people from
Grace Baptist Church, of Camden,
spent Tuesday here. On the trip down
they entertained the passengers with
merry songs sung with rare effect.
Rev. Robert H. Comfy, of Orwigs-
sfDufg, Pa, 10 spending ~ fcw days WIFI
| Rev. Newton Nelson.
The employees of the Newfield Smyr-
ma Rug Company came to Wildwood
on an excursion last Saturday.
Nh. and Mrs. VIM. w. Shire, of Wal
lingford, Pa, and their son VIM. b.
Shire, also of Wallingford, together with
Mr.. Mack, of Vermont, and Messrs.
Frank Knecht and L.. Kaufman, both
of Philadel phla, have been spending a
few days with their friends, DR.. Dun
ming and family, at the latter's cottage,
the Pines.
The new trolley road to the fishing
grounds and for excursion parties on
the island is an attraction that will be
appreciated and will have a marked
effect on the price of property. Baker
Bros.
The matter of erecting a wide elevated
boardwalk along the line of high water,
is being considered with a view of hav-
ing it built in time for another season.
Judging from the apparent need of this
modern, up-to-date improvement in
order to keep pace with the progress of
this rapidly growing resort, we believe
it will have the unanimous approval of
the borough officials. 1t is also learned
on reliable authority that the hand
some casino and pier for which detailed
plans have been completed will be con-
structed east of the new board walk,
the work to be commenced soon after
the close of the season and to be finished
before the summer of 1904.
Baker Brothers are placing striking
signboards, convincingly worded, in
public places most probable to catch
the eye of the summer visitor.
loves Salt Water Taffy is superior
because it is unadulterated. Opposite
depot.
The new candy pavilion erected by
the Baptist Sunday-schoOl has been
moved up the boardwalk about 80 feet.
Before the removal it stood directly in
the midnle of the street and INSTRUCTED
the ocean view from the street.
DR. w. M. L. Coplin and family, of
Philadelphia, are spending a week at
the Dayton. He has been called to
West Virginia by the illness of his
mother.
{ Ladies' linen collars at Mech d Co.'s,
corner Burke and Pacific avenues,
Holly Beach.
On last Sunday morning when the
bathing was at its height a gentleman
bather tainted IN the beach, causing
much undue excitement for few mn
utes. A crowd of several hundred
gathered Immediately around him.
VIM. G. Hand, ID. ID. s., of Court
House, will be at DIR. Cohen's drug
store Tuesdays and Fridays.
Chas. L. Sites returned this Wednes-
day after a several days vacation trip.
A package party will be held at
Edgeton Inn Tuesday evening, August
IS, 8.15 p. m, for the benefit of the pew
fund of st. Simeon's p. E. Church (by
the Sea-. Come and give us your aid.
Admission 1Oc. or package.
DR.. w. H. Neall, a well known Phil
adelphia dentist is saending a delight
full time with his family at the Shell
don.
The Cape May Wave says this of a
former Wildwood resident, " Mr.. Theo-
dore Shute, the genial proprietor of the
Brexton, has fully recovered from his
recent illness and is able once more to
take uh the reins of business"