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Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-07-02
of Chosen FreehOlders
OF THE COUNTY OF CAPE MAY
PUBLIC NOTICE

Whereas, the Board of Chosen Freeholders
of the County OF Cape May has, by resolution,
acquired, as a part OF the County Road
System, the following described roads, to wit:
The road beginning at Schellenger's corner
at Green Creek, and extending to its intersec-
ton with Fourth avenue at West Cape May
in Lower Township, known as the First and
Second Section of the Bayshore road; also
The road beginning at Townsend's corner at
Dennisvilie, and extending to its intersection
with Washington avenue at Woodbine, in the
Township OF Dennis. known as theDennisville-
Woodbine road; and
Whereas, the said Board, by resolution, has
Strengthened, widened and changed the loca-
tion of portions of said road, and vacated GER
tain portions thereotthat became unnecessary
for public use by reason OF such strengthening,
widening and changing the location of samee,
as shown by a map or maps thereof duly flied
in the office OF the Clerk ofthe County of Cape
May; and
to improve said road by constructing the
same OF gravel in such manner that the same
shall, at all seasons of the year, be firm,
smooth and convenient for travel; and
Whereas, the said Board has authorized
drawings, plans and specifications for such
improvements to be made. copies of which
will be filed in the office OF the Clerk of the
County OF Cape May at least hve lays prior
to the date of the public hearing hereinafter
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that the
Board OF Chosen F~reeholders of the County of
Cape May will meet In the court house at
CAPE May Court House. New Jersey, on
Tuesday, the Sixth Day OF July,
1915,
at twelve O'Clock noon, for the purpose of
giving a public hearing upon such proposed
Improvement OF said road, at which hearing
any and all persons may appear and present,
either orally or in writing, their objections to
the said i'm Improvement.
By order of the Board OF Chosen Freeholders
of the County OF Cape May.
FRANK w. FOWKES,C Clerk.
Dated June 18th, 1915, at Sea Isle City, N. j..
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-07-02

A small adv. in the ~cent-a-word
column of the Journal is n of the
best mediums for making your wants
known to the general public. An adj
vertiser recently advertised an article
for sale and as a result obtained twelve
replies. If you have anything you
want to sell. buy or exchange, insert
an adv. in the Journal which has a
larger circulation than any other paper
on the island.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-07-02
Tuesday, the Twentieth Goth
day of July. A. ID. 1915.

Each bid must be accompanied by a deposit
40 per cent? per cent. OF the amount thereof
as evidence OF good faith.
Drawings, plans and specifications can be
obtained upon application to Leaning M.
Rice, County Engineer, Wildwood, N. j., by
depositing the sum of five $500 dollars,
which sum will be returned If the drawings.
plans and specifications are returned in good
condition, or accompany a bid.
A surety company bond satisfactory to the
Board equal to the full amount OF the bid will
be required to insure a full and faithful COM
pliance with the terms and provisions of the
contract and specifications.
The Board reserves the right to reject any
or all bids.
BY order OF the Board.
FRANK W. FoWKEs.
Dated June 18th, 1916.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-07-02
Special Masters sale

In pursuance OF an order or decree of The
Court Of Chancery OF the State OF New Jersey
bearing date the Eighth day OF June. nineteen
hundred and fifteen, in q certain cause there
in pending wherein John Preston Sharp is
complainant and Lewis w. Sharp, ct ais. are
defendants, I will expose to sale at public
vendue to the highest bidder at the city hall,
corner of Pacific and Montgomery avenues,
New Jersey. on
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-07-02
Notice to Limit Creditor
ESTATE OF EMMA BRowER, DECEASED

Pursuant to the order of Edward l.. Rice,
Surrogate of the County of Cape May, made
on the fourth day OF June, A. d. 1915, on the
application OF the subscriber, Administrator
of said deceased, notice is hereby given to the
creditors of said deceased to exhibit to the
subscriber unde oath or affirmation their
claims and demands against the estate OF said
deceased within nine months from the fourth
day OF June, A. ID. 1915. or they will be forever
barred of any action against the subscriber.
Dated June A., A. ID 1915.
WILLIAM I. GARRISON,
Administrator.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-07-02

State OF New Jersey, County of Cape May, SIS:
]. Thompson Baker, President, and Heber
Crane, Treasurer, OF the above-named COM
pany, being severally duly sworn, each for
himself deposes and says that the foregoing
statement is true, to the best OF his knowledge
and belief.
j. THOMPSON BAKER, President
HEBER CRANE, Treasurer.
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me this Both
day ofJune, A. D.. 1916.
LEON A. WHEATON,
Notary Public, OF N. ].
Correct Attest:
ADOLF B. ANDERSEN,
ASA l.. C0LSON,
W. FRANK WENTZELL,
Directors.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-07-02
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
UNION BANK

OF Wildwood. N. j., at the close OF business
June %, 1915.
RESOURCES
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-07-02
Results From journal Ads

sharpIess & Way, Proctors.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-07-02

1Othl. .1OO5sO8o Oh
State OF New Jersey, County OF Cape May, IS:
l, CLARENCE g. ELDREDGE, Cashier OF
the above named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to the best
of my knowledge and belief.
CLARENCE g. ELDREDGE, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
23d day of june, 1915.
JOHN BRIGHT, Notary Public.
C~orrect-Attest:
r. W. RYAN,
j. FiTHIAN TATEM,
LATIMER r. BAKER,
Directors.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-07-02
BOardOf Chosen FreehOlders
Cape May County. New Jersey
PUBLIC NOTICE

Sealed bids for Strengthening, widening,
grading and graveling the road beginning at
the Northerly end of the MISUNDERSTANDING
road at Tuckahoe in Upper Township and ex-
tending to the County Line on the route to
Port Elizabeth in Cumberland County, said
road being in Upper Township, Cape May
County, in accordance with drawings, plans
and specifications repaired by the County
Engineer, Will be received and opened at a
regular meeting of the Board of Chosen Free
holders to be held In the court house at Cape
May Court House, New Jersey, at the hour of
twelve o'clock, noon, on
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-07
NELSON R. ROBERTS

President of County Commissioners
Jefferson county has never had in its
long and eventful history more intel
ligent and capable Board of Commits
toner's than it has at the present time, and
its members are giving the taxpayers
very satisfactory administration along
the most up-to-date and modern lines
They are thoroughly progressive men,
quick to adopt and put into operation new
ideas that have been proven good, and
are keeping the old county fully abreast
of the times. The President of the Board
at the present time is Mr.. Nelson R. Rob
erts, who has had a wide experience in
county affairs, and has made wide and
intelligent study of them, study that has
been of inestimable valde to the people
Of the county. He has wide acquain-
lance with people in every walk of life,
and from them as we'll as extensive trav-
el through every part of the county, his
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-07
c. w. TAYLOR
The Art, Paint and Wall Paper
store-General Painter and Pa
per Hanging
per Hanging

Among the attractive establishments
that go toward making up the business
section of Charles Town, one of the
most popular is the art, paint and wall
paper store of MIR. C. w. TAYLOR, located
at 121 North Charles street. This de-
scription, however, hardly applies to this
store, or rather it does not cover the many
articles carried by Mr.. Taylor, such as
china, glass ware, enamel and alumni
mum ware, pictures, and large variety
of novelties of every kind For over IS
wears Mr.. Taylor has successfully con-
Quoted the leading establishment of this
kind in Charles Town and this section of
West Virginia and has as-his patrons
large majority of the discriminating peo-
pie of the community. There are scores
of articles both useful and ornamental,
to.sbe found, suitable for presents and he
has made it favorite shopping place.
Mr.. Taylor is the publisher of the beau
tive of historic Charles Town and this
vicinity that have done so much to adj
vertise the .attractiveness of the city all
over the world and has sold thousands
upon thousands of them. He makes a
specially of framing all kinds Of pictures
and his stock of the latest lmouldings is
the most select and complete in the city.
Mr.. Taylor is by occupation painter,
wall paper hanger and interior decorator
and does an immense business through
out radius of many miles. Mr.. Taylor
is member of the Patriotic Sons of
America, Knights of Phythias and the
NJ. E. Church. He is the son of the
late John W. Taylor and served in the
Commissary Department, Confederate
Army, under Major Hawks.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-07

b A handsomely furnished billiard room
is one of the attractions of the hotel. The
New Jefferson was erected by Mr. Ar
thur Davenport about>ten years ago, and
Mr.. Wright took charge in 1912. Under
his able and active management its pop
clarity has greatly increased, and he has
made it the favorite stopping place of
the most discriminating travellers, besides
having an extensive local clientele Mr..
Wright is a native of Norfolk, Virginia.
ror many years he was in the insurance
business in the South and West and was
generally recognized as one of the best
insurance men in the country. He has a
large acquaintance with the travelling
public. Since coming here to make his
home he has been actively identified with
the business and social life of the COM
nunity and has made many friends for
lie is public spirited, honest and a first
class business man.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-07

of Mr.. A. |. Grondstaf, dealer in stoves,
hardware, tools, cutlery, paints and pain
ters' supplies, at 122. North Charles street.
Although he has been in business only
about four years on his own account, Mr..
Grondstaff has by his energy and indus
try, fair and square dealing, succeeded
in building upeaSride circle of patrons,
who have become his regular customers.
Fronting 20 feet on Charles street his
splendidly stocked store extends to the
rear a distance of about 90 feet and is
crowded with excellent goods from the
best manufacturers. His stock. of heat
ing and oil stoves is select one, all
kinds of shelf hardware is carried, me
chanics and farmers can be supplied with
all the standard tools, and he has mag
nihcent fine display of cutlery razors,
tin, granite, enamel and aluminium cook
ing utensils Mr. Grondstaff is a native
of Shenandoah county but has been iden-
tilted with the business and social life of
Charles Town for the past seven years.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-07
FORMER JUDGE FRANK
BECKWITH
State Senator From This District

State Senator From This District
One of the most prominent and highly
esteemed citizens of Charles Town and
this section, is Former Judge Frank
Beckwith, who was-in November hon
ored by being elected to the State Senate
from this district Judge Beckwith is one
of the leading members of the West Vir-
ginia Bar, and has been actively in prac-
tice in the State and Federal courts
since he was admitted about forty years
ago. From early manhood he has all
ways taken an interest and active part
in the public affairs of his native city,
county and state, and it was in 1887,
while serving Jefferson county as mem
Der of the Legislature, that he was APP
pointed by Gov. Wilson to fill the unex-
pired term of Hon. Charles ]. Faulkner,
as Judge of the Circuit Court, Judge
Faulkner having been elected to the
United States Senate. For eighteen
months he served as zjudge, position
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-07
HENRY N. BRADLEY
Postmaster of Charles Town


2 There are not many positions within
the gift of the Federal government that
carry with them more important duties
and graver responsibilities than those that
devolve upon the postmaster, even in
the smallest town. The handling of the
mails so that they are promptly, correctly
and safely delivered is at times enough
to take the ingenuity of the most intelli-
gent and resourceful of men, and when a
community gets a postmaster who thor
oughly understands his business, it should,
if possible, keep him in the position.
Charles Town has in the present incum-
bent of this Office, Mr. Henry N. Brad
ley, one of the best postmasters ii has
ever possessed. Mr.. Bradley does not
belong to that class of officials who look
upon the office they may happen to hold
fas a sinecure. His Office is conducted
along strictly business lines, he looks
upon it purely as business proposition
to be handled as any good business man
would handle his own personal affairs,
and as a consequence the people Of this
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-07
IrA,4ll44c1unh<

gressive men no city or section can pos
sibly keep pace with its rivals and must
inevitably fall behind especially in this
age of keen competition. Charles Town
has il. the Farmers & Merchants De-
post Company one of the soundest and
staunchest financial institutions in the
State, and it has ever since its organi-
cation done splendid work in assist
ing in the development of this part of
the. valley Its resources are the largest
of any banking institution in Jefferson
among the most prominent and substan-
ial merchants farmers and professional
men of this city and section. The Farm
ers & Merchants Deposit Company oc-
eupies its own handsome home at the
corner of Washington and George streets,
opposite the County Court House, which
was erected in 1908 It was built ex-
pressly for banking purposes, and moth
ing has been forgotten or left undone
that would go toward making it model
banking house. The most modern fire.
and burglar-proof safes and vaults were
installed, and there is ample room in
the safe deposit department for the stor-
age of all kinds of valuables. Boxes are
rented on reasonable terms. The floors
0: the bank are laid in artistic tile, the
furnishings are in oak, and bronze, and
there are several private rooms for the
transaction of business The building
cost complete over $3o,ooOoo. The Farm
ers 4 Merchants Deposit Company was
organized in May 1902, and its growth
since that time has been steady and con
tinuous. 1t has surplus and undivided
=rroft Of about $56,ooo.oo, the capital
stock is $5OooOoo, and the deposits are
il the neighborhood of $33o,ooOoO At
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-07
cHAs. A. JOHNSON ,
Clerk of Jefferson County

One of the most responsible positions
under the county government is that
of County Clerk, which is held by MIR.
Charles A. johnson, who is now serving
his second term As clerk to the Board
of County Commissioners he has great
deal of routine work to perform which
requires wide knowledge of county af
fairs and retentive memory, SO that he
can refer instantly to the proceedings
of the Board and answer intelligently the
hundreds of questions being constantly
propounded to him. MIR. Johnson also
has charge of the records of Jefferson
county extending back for long time,
many Of which have great historical
value. He is an ideal man for the posi-
ton that he so ably fills, and that this
is the opinion of his fellow townsmen
is shown by the fact that the majority
given him when he ran for the second
time, was much larger than he received
at the first election Before his election
as County Clerk, Mr.. Johnson had had
valuable experience in this class of work
having for ten years been Clerk to the
City Council, a position in which he
made most excellent record, Mr..
johnson is a. native of Harpers Ferry,
coming from one of the most prominent
families of that historic town, but has
for years been identified with the busi-
ness and social life of this community.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-07

which he was eminently qualified to fill,
retiring to resume the practice of law.
Judge Beckwith has large and lucra
tive clientele, and has appeared as coun=
sci in many important cases. His cleo
ton to the Senate means financial
sacrifice to him, but the people of this Sec
ton will gain representative who will
scrupulously and untiringly look after
their interests. Judge Beckwith who has
offices on the second floor of the Citizens
Building is one of Charles Towns most
public spirited gentlemen. and one who
may always be depended upon to do his
part in the towns progress. Senator
Beckwith is a Mason, Knight TemPlar,
and a Vestryman of Zion Protes-
tant Episcopal Church for many years,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-07
CHARLES TOWN BOTTLING
WORKS
A New Enterprise Here-Jesse E.
Moore, Prop.

During the last decade an immense adj
vance has been made in the manufac
ture of all kinds of carbonated drinks,
and the insipid mixtures of few years
ago that went by the name of soft
drinks have, been displaced by delicious
beverages, that are invigorating and
health giving. Heretofore Charles Town
has had to depend for its carbonated
drinks in bottles from neighboring cities,
but this is no longer to be the case for
the Charles Town Bottling Works of
which Mr.. Jesse E. Moore is the ener-
jetic and enterprising proprietor, is now
in operation Mr. Moore has leased
the commodious building formerly occu-
pied by the Charles Town Creamery
Co, at West North and George streets,
and equipped it with the latest im-
proved machinery for making the high
est class of carbonated drinks such as
soda, sarsaparilla, strawberry, ginger ale
cialty of "Gay-O-La," the very last word
in deliciousness, the best fve-cent drink
on the market. He also has introduced
Orange Julep," another new drink and
his cascade" Ginger will be found far
superior to the great majority of gin
gers now on the market and quite the
equal of any. Only the purest and best
of materials are used in the preparation
of the products. The sanitary conditions
under which they are made are ideal, the
machinery is new and taken all in all the
plant is model one. Mr.. Moore came
here from Keyser, w. Va, where he was
for a number of years employed by
the Potomac Milling & Ice Co. He is
a native Of Pennsylvania, having been
born near Uniontown in that state, but
lived for time at West Newton where
he successfully conducted bottling bust
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-07

been in business at his present stand
only since last June, Mr.. Renner is we'll
known to the discriminating buyers. not
only of Charles Towr, but throughout
a radius of many miles Of this city, where
he has by his uniformly fair and square
dealing built up, large and constantly
increasing trade. His is one of the best
examples Of what high class general
merchandise store, that it has ever been
the pleasure of the writer to visit He
sreps on hand splendid stock Of staple
end fancy groceries, dry goods and no
ti1ns, which he will sell for cash or ex-
change for butter and eggs. His prices
will always. be found lower than those
Of credit stores Mr.. Renner began BUSH
ness here on modest scale about ten
years ago, and the success with which he
has met is the best evidence of his en-
terprise, public spirit and energy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-07
THE NEW JEFFERSON
:.
Charles Towns Best Hotel-W. ]
Wright, Proprietor-Renovated
From Top to Bottom
Large and Bright
Sample Rooms

Good hotels are one Of the most valua-
Bile assets any city can possibly possess.
A popular, genial host who makes it his
constant study to look after the comfort
of his guests has it in his power to make
the strongest kind of friends for the
community in which he lives, and trav-
elers leave his place to go on their way
with the pleasantest memories of the
city, and have always a kind word to
say in its favor. They form their opin-
ion to great extent of the people of
the town by its hotels, for no town that
is not progressive will support high class
hostelries The leading house in Charles
Town, and one of the best in the Vir-
ginias is the Hotel Jefferson of which
MFR. w. ], Wright is the enterprising
and progressive proprietor. Since taking
charge of The New Jefferson about two
years ago, Mr.. Wright has renovated it
from top to bottom at great expense, and
as an example of thoroughly modern
hotel of high class, it stands in the front
rank. 1t is provided with every mod
ern improvement such as steam heat,
electric bells and lights, hot and cold
baths, it is bright well ventilated and
the sanitary arrangements are of the
best Everything about the place is spot
lessly clean, particular attention being
paid to this important feature, and while
conducted along the most up-to-date lines,
there is an atmosphere of the home about
the New Jefferson, found in few hotels,
which makes it most attractive to the
traveller. The lobby, offices, reading and
writing rooms are comfortably and hand
somely furnished, and the dining room
is particularly cheerful and inviting,
Lovers of good things to eat will find
the cuisine exceptionally good, the best
the local, as well as outside markets af-
ford being served by young ladies' Free
busses meet every train, and the large and
bright sample rooms especially appeal to
the commercial traveller. The New JEFF
ferson has also become headquarters for
automobilists on their trips down the his
toric and beautiful Shenandoah Valley
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-07
THE LEADER"
Charles Towns New and Progressive
Store-Nathan Ephriam, Prop.
Gentlemen,s Furnishings of All Kinds

Every really we'll dressed man paws
as particular attention to his shoes, hats
and furnishings as he does to his cloth
ing, for he realizes that the details of
good dressing are of quite as much i'm
portance as the fit of his coat and trous-
ers. It is this attention to detail that
makes the well dressed man, and he
Patronizes the merchant who makes
speciality of having the latest in acces-
series to good dress rather than the one
who has his mind diverted by carry
ing stock covering many articles. Mr..
Nathan Ephriam had this idea in his.
mind when he established his store, "The
Leader" in Charles Town only a few
weeks ago, and that he has filled want
that has long been felt here, is evil
denced by the generous response with
which his efforts to locate a hi0H cia5t
and Distinctive ha6erdashery, have been
met by the most discriminating men of
this section. He has within COMPARE
lively short time made his attractive
store at 129 West Washington street head
quarters for the best dressed men of
Charles Town and Jefferson county. and
these efforts will be continued along the
modern lines he has laid out. Mr.. Eph-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-01-07

Messrs. RI. Withers, president; w. F.
Alexander, vice-president; S. Lee Phillips,
cashier, and L. 6. Affirm, assistant CASH
Ter. The Board of Directors consists Of:
Messrs, w. c. Riley, ]. Ed ward Burns,
John l. Burns, w. F. Alexander, |. N.
Williams, P. H. Phillips, Thornton T.
Perry William Kahn, Robert L. Withers,
R. w. Alexander, ]. E. Watson, w. Q.
Norris, C. F. Wall, w. A. Higgs, and
William E. Reed. Mr.. Withers is an
extensive farmer in the county. Mr.
Alexander is a member of the firm of
Washington, Alexander & Cooke, insur
ance brokers, and Mr.. Phillips, the capa=
BILE and efficient cashier, has been with
the institution for years. The officers
and directors of the company are public
spirited and progressive citizens who are
always ready and willing to lend
helping hand to any cause that is for
the welfare of old Jefferson county, their
home and the place in which they have
cast their fortunes.