Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-05-03

Mrs. Jennings and daughter, Mrs.
Annie Baeriuger, of Philadelphia, were
among the Sunday visitors. They will
spend the summe here, having rented
the cottage of Mary A. Bridges, oppo-
site the life saving station. The little
cottage in the real has been rented to
two elderly ladies from Gotham.
Mrs. Mary j. Stott, owner of the
Raymond or Oak avenue, returned
recently from Miami, Fla, where she
spent the winter. She says Miami,
because of its rapid growth, is spoken
of as ''the Magic City of the sunny
SOUTH" and that Biscsyne bay, ada
cent, is white with the sails of million
aires yachts. Harry H. Jago, who Is
In poor health, accompanied her to and
from Florida.
Come, and trip 1t, as you go on the
light, fantastic toe" at Ocean Pier
Dance Saturday night, May 4th.-adv.
The pound Of John Taylor & Sons
was lifted for the first time this season
on Wednesday, May l, 1918, and the
catch of fish comprised two baskets of
fine sea bass, founders and other fish.
James McMurray, elder son OF Alex
McMurray, owner and proprietor of
Hotel Dayton, enlisted last fall in the
u. 8. aviation service. Not having
been called to date in the aviation field
he applied for a place In the Tank corps,
was accepted and vas SEM a few days
ago to Gettysburg, Pa, to the camp
where instruction is being given in
this branch of modern military service.
Knit, Knit, Knit, of course you are
knitting. Everybody lie. So you will
be glad to know that the Wildwood
Em broidery Shop has in a good stock
of yarns, including khaki and grey for
army use. Also fancy colors suitable
for ladies' sweaters. instruction free.
Miss J. Scott.-adv.
Mrs. E. d. Wescott, of Woodbury.,
came down last Friday night to visit
her friend, Miss Jennie Proud, at the
Fen wick, remaining over Sunday.
Mrs. Wescott's father Is a retired Meth
odist minister, Rev. e. H. Durell, 81
years of age, residing at Woodbury.
with his daughters. Notwithstanding
his advanced age Mr.. Durell is In &C.
tive management of his cranberry boys
near Belle Plain in which his interests
are quite extensive. He and his daugh-
tiers spend the summer at the bog, and
during August they motor to Ocean
City every evening.
Don't forget the dance for the ambu-
lance fund of Battery D. at Ocean Pier,
Saturday night, May A, Be there.-adv.
Duncan Spooner and his wife spent
last Sunday in Wildwood, visiting his
father-in-law, Jesse r. Coombs of Wild
wood n Mr.. Spooner's home is
at Cape May Court House; but he is
seldom there, most of his time being
taken up in evangelistic work. He
goes next week to Michigan to take
charge of the singing for Evangelist
Honeywell, who is beginning a cam
psign there.
The w. H. Bright agency reports the
rental OF the Home hotel, Oak avenue,
to Mrs. Holt, formerly of the Franklin.
Don't fail to hear daddy Long
Legs" Special students ticket TWEEN
ty-five cents.-adv.
"Andyu Clark, chief electrician at
the Ocean Pier, arrived on Sunday with
his wife and baby Beatrice at the home
of his father-in-law, Elias Lee, on An
drew avenue. One by n the units Of
the boardwalk clans are gathering to
prepare for the biggest season ever
known in board walk history.
Building Association funds to loan
on first mortgage in amounts to suit.
Robert J. Kay secretary, Wildwood,
N. j.
The new Women's Council Is urging
the consumption OF potatoes in order to
save wheat. Do it. Commence now.
l am. In my home we have fried
mush and fried potatoes once or twice
a week. Mush and milk and molasses
and milk makes another meal. Come
on, you patriots.
MI. and Mrs. Rhoads and son have
returned from Philadelphia to occupy
their cottage, the Harlan Villa, 216
East Cedar avenue, after absence Of
savpn mOnfha