Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-05-08
WILDWOOD

OeaIn occurred saturday, May z, 1914.
The immediate of his death was
paralysis. Mr.. Barker was born in
Bridgeton, N. j., February %, 1884. He
was one of the pioneers of the old Dor
ough of Holly Beach, having lived on the
island more than 80 years, and he will
be remembered as the genial propri-
etor of the old Barker house at Pacific
and Andrew About IL years
ago he sold the hotel property and re-
tired from active business. He also
served as borough collector and treas
urer for many years. Mr.. Barker is
survived by his widow, two daughters,
Mrs. Isaac Woolson and Mrs. Walter
Harrison, both of Wildwood, and two
sons, William, the eldest of the family,
living at Bridgeton, and Frank, the
youngest, living at home with his
mother. The funeral services, held at
the home on Wednesday, were private,
owing TO the Ill health OF Mrs. Barker.
Many friends, however, called on
Tuesday evening to view the body.
Interment, also private, was made at
Cape May Court House. Rev. Harry
t. Grim, of Tuckahoe, a lifelong
friend of the family and a former pas
tor of Hollywood M. E. church, con-
Quoted the services. Many beautiful
floral tributes were sent by %sympathiz-
ing friends. Mr.. Barker was a famil-
lar figure or the streets of Wildwood,
as he was very active and could be
seen strolling about town almost any
fine day. He took a keen interest in
municipal affairs and always display
ed shrewdness and sound judgment.
He will be greatly missed by the COM
munity and to the bereaved wife and
family we extend our heartfelt sympa-
thy.
For Sale-A pool table a x9. Red
Mems Hall, Lincoln avenue.-adv.
% The remonstrance filed against the
application of Henry White for a retail
liquor license for his new hotel, was
heard at Cape May Court House on
Wednesday, May 9th. The petitioners
were represented by Lawyers Eldredge,
of Cape May, and Palmer Way, of
Wildwood. White was represented by
Judge H. H. Voorhees,. Among the
witnesses called to the stand, opposed
to the license, were John Fl. Beecher,
Eevanus Myers, Clarence Miller, Mrs.
E. A. Van Horn, Mr.. Durham and
John Bright. Mr.. Beecher stated that
he had worked for Baker Brothers
many years and had cold more than
200 lots with the understanding that
the sale of liquor would never be per-
mitted in that section Of the island.
All the witnesses argued strongly
against the granting of the license, be-
Iieving that 1t would be a detriment to
the place. Among the witnesses call
ed In behalf of the license were Heber
Crane, William E. Zeller, George N.
Smith, French Spsng, d. Miles Rigor,
]. Albert Harris and Aleck McMurray.
1t was noted that Messrs. Harris and
McMurray's testimony tended only to
strengthen the cause of the petitioners.
MI. McMurray especially must have
been a distinct disappointment to the
White counsel. Although he declared
himself In favor of the license, upon
being asked why he had not himself
applied for a license, he stated they
did not need 1t and did not approve of
it, and admitted that they had done
very well in their hotel business.
Other witnesses indicated their belief
in the necessity of licensed hotels.
The Judge made it clear that there are
but two classes Of licenses granted I'M
der the laws of the state of New Jer-
sey, viz, wholesale and retail, the
term, 'sideboard privilege" being mis-
leading. The proprietors with a "side-
board privilege may at any time es-
tablish a bar and display conspicuous
signs and be entirely within the prov
ince of the law. The hearing occupied
the entire day and decision was re-
served until next week.
Overlook apartments, 2l6 East Rob-
erts ave. Wash bowels and pitchers
and Nursery Refrigerators.-adv.
An infant child belonging to Robert
Evan was severely burned one day
this week and it is feared the little one
will not recover. During the absence
of the mother for a few moments from
the kitchen, the child probably strayed
too neal the fire and its clothing be-
came ignited.
Geraniums from six cents up, gladi-
ole, and Begonnia and all plants.
Garden work done by j. R. Black
wood, w. Rio Grande avenue.-adv.
John Bright reports the rental Of w.