Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-05-07
WILDWOOD BOARD OF
TRADE IN SESSION
Assemblyman"Ike" Nichols. Who
Gained Fame In the Late Leg
fsIative Session, TO be the
Decoration Day Orator
BIG EXCURSIONS INDICATE GOOD SEASON

A meeting of the Wildwood Board of
Trade was held last night In the bor-
ough hall. President Philip P. Baker
and Secretary Myers were present, III
over a score of members were present.
John w. Young reported that Assem-
blymap Isaac T. Nichols, of Bridgeton,
has been secured as the Decoration day
orator. In connection with the
celebration on that day it was sugees-
ted that the exercises be prepared
earlier than heretofore so that the days
program could be published d week or
two in advance. This suggestion is a
good one and should be needed. The
3Oth coming on Sunday, Monday, the
31st. will be observed at Wildwood.
A letter was read from Henry FL.
Ottens calling attention that a move
ment was on foot to discontinue work
on the inland waterway and move the
dredge further up the state. He urged
the board to take the matter up at
once and write the Governor to have
the work continued in this locality.
The dredge is now at work abreast of
Holly Beach. J. Thompson Baker
said this was an important matter and
the board will take up the matter at
once. In reporting on railroad matters
President Baker stated that the n
dollar Sunday excursions from Phila-
delphia and Camden had been well
patronized since they were commenced
a few weeks ago, it being necessary at
times to run the train in two sections
to accommodate the passengers. One
Sunday seventeen car loads were
brought down. This vas considered
remarkable. as the fishing season had
not opened at that time; The railroad
officials are OF the opinion that these
big excursions ia April Indicate a big
season. j. Albert Harris, chairman of
the Easter committee, reported and at
his suggestion a vote of thanks was
rendered to Buckborn & Reynolds, the
owners of the pier, to the basket ball
team and to MI. Gerstel for their as
sistance. A representative of the Phil
adelphia Trades League was present
and addressed the meeting on the adj
vantages to be derived by the people of
the island in becoming members of
the league.
When in doubt try n of Spencer's
perfectoes, clear Havana cigar, 3 cents.
Casino pool parlors.
Mrs. M. Munhall has returned to
Pittsburg after having spent two weeks
at her cottage on oath street. She will
not spend this season here, having
rented her cottage.
About 500 was cleared by the cam
tata "Daniel" for the Baptist church,
recently given.
Walter Gallaher has accepted a
position with Ely, Saul & Glenn and
has returned from Audubon where he
has been working this winter.
Mrs. B. Woodward, of Philadelphia,
was down this week. She is very
much interested in watching the Crest
grow.
DR.. Christian Weiss, of Philadelphia,
who owns a couple of cottages at Wild
wood Crest, was down on Monday,
accompanied by his wife.
Henry A.. Decker, of Philadelphia,
was down yesterday.
The choir of the Lutheran church
will sing an anthem next Sunday en-
titled, .Ye that stand in the house of
the Lord" by Spinney.
J. Franklin Moore has rented the
west half of the Koeneke cottage and
has taken up his residence there with
his family.
The Carpenters union have placed a
new shield sign on the JOURNAL
building where they have their hall.
The acme of excellence, clear
Havana cigar, 5 cents. Casino pool
parlors.
A new double cottage is being erect
ed on West Wildwood avenue by Con-
tractor George w. Hand for Capt.
James Swain, of Green Greek. This
one is located between his other two
cottages.
James Butcher, of Salem, owner of
the Wildwood Casino, was down yes
terday on business.
Miss Florence Baker, of Philadel-
phia, was visiting friends here on Sun
day.
Albert Fowler has returned to his
home in Bridgeton after spending ten
days here.
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