Evening journal., 1910-06-06

history as a summer resort The inn
proper management Of the place rend-
cred it disgusting to persons Of refine-
ment, but those of the rougher ele-
ment OF society assembled there.
Gradually, however, conditions assum-
ed a different hue. The prosperity
briethoned. as one by one better citi-
zens were added 70 the community
one Of he most prominent Of these for
the last thirty years is Alexander
Minner who has contributed as much
10 the uplift of society as an other
individual.
1.-THE advent Of steam boat navlea-
tion between Amrderkin river and
Philadelphia. has been potent factor
in developing the possibilities OF this
resort. The tri-weekly trips of the
steamer. during the bathing season,
makes il convenient for those who To-
cate here to have frequent communi-
cation with the ciy In the midst OF
a rich agricultural district. where al
most every variety OF vegetables and
fruits. indigenous to this climate are
grown in great profusion and are Of
fered fresh and crisp to the consumer.
at moderate cost, makes It possible for
I
Of recreation here at a nominal ex-
pense. Among the recreations to be
enjoyed are: Fishing, boating and
mathlng the last Of which is most inn
portant No watering place along
the Atlantic coast has superior bath
ing with as little risk Of life. The
shore recedes gradually. and the waves
are so gentle. lacking that dangerous
] .... o. fa...4. F.s s.N
to bathers at the seaside.
"In~the last score Of years Bowers
Beach has grown from a small hamlet
to respectable town. Nearly every
available building site on the point
| Of terrahrma historically known as
! Mulberry Point has been utilized. Nor
/ has the progress Of the town confined
/ itself to its restricted limits between
/ the NIurderkill and ST. Jones' rivers.
I but has invaded the Milford Neck side
| of the river, and is vigorously pushing
( southwark. Besides a large building
| for the accommodation of boarders.
many snug cottages have been built
I'm south Bowers. Recently Charles
Barker. capitalist and business man
of Milford has had erected very neat
cottage with stables and other build
ings. These buildings are situated on
n broad avenue along the shore. where
the occupants can observe the incom-
ing tide
"There is something exceedingly
fascinating in the action Of the water
as it rolls into tho Bay from the ma
iestic ocean. The land upon which this
part OF the town is being built is own
ed by James II. slpple, anG has been
in the Simple family an unbroken
period Of one hundred and twenty-five
years.
1.-TWO or the promoters Of civiliza-
tion-the church and tho school-have
welded a great influence in the up-
building of the town. Since tho build
ing Of these a great reverence FOR the
Sabbath and a higher plane Of re-
spectability have been reached. In
addition o these local option has
wrought n great change in the moral
atmosphere. Homes have become more
hor1elike. parents more devoted and
children more respectful A better
class of visitors throng the resort be-
cause thcy are no longer subjected to
that type OF rowdyism that one time
prevailed
zone thing lacking to further develop
the town is a bridge to span the Muir
derSilland Milford Neck. Such a
meek tie" Chguratively speaking)
T would complete the wardrobe and in-
! fuse a spirit Of greater progress.
What. with the location. the mild
B. climate and tho natural advantages
, as sumer resort. the town Of Bowers
will eventually become a city by the
! sea-