Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1920-07-30

James GemmeIl, VINO OWn5 d plStly
property on west Wildwood avenue,
will build a handsome $11, 900 cottage
at the Crest OH four lots owned by him
on Aster road, opposite what was for
merIy the Rigor property. Winchester
Bonham has the contract to build this
house. Mr.. Gemmell, who is 4 Phila-
delphia business man, mas been a Wild
wood commuter for many years, but
commencing next summer be will
tran sfer his snmme home to the Crest.
Watch for our Special Sale of Ladies'
white wash skirts at half the regular
price, all sizes, Gabardines, Tricotines
and whip cords at O'Daniel's, Oak and
Pacific avenues.-adv.
Mrs. G. J. Dillon, of 6709 L~ansdowne
avenue, Philadelphia, was an old friend
of the JOURNAL who called yesterday
and whom we were glad to greet again.
Mrs. Dillon has come to spend the bal
ance of the summer in her cottage at
2O9 E. Rio Grande avenue. She re-
turned two weeks ago from a visit to a
sick sister in Detroit, Mich. Mrs.
Dillon was born in Michigan in a
county adjoining the n in which
Senator w. III. Bright was born.
All styles of Ribbon Hats at greatly
reduced prices. Just the hats for sea-
shore wearing. O'Dsniel's, Oak and
Pacific avenues.-adv.
Samuel K. Singer, a former MEM
Der of the Philadelphia City Council,
is spending the summer In Wildwood,
having recently bought from Andrew
Mum the attractive property at the
corner Of Glenwood and New York
avenues, formerly the Mothes property.
The new municipal Crest pier will
open next Sunday night with an Or
chestra and an address by j. Fithian
Tatem. The mechanics are busy in an
effort to finish the new building.
Frank Bacon, the veteran actor, who
has appeared in Lightnin'," in the
Gaiety Theatre, New York, for two
years without a rest, is taking a week
off. Mr.. Bacon was seen or the board
walk this week. He was over spending
a few days with his wife, who is at the
Atlantic Apartments for the summer.
George w. Shaw, aged SO years, died
at his summe home, 141 east Leaning
avenue, on Thursday, July 20, 1920.
after an Illness of two months. Friends
may view the body at his late residence
on Saturday from n to three O'Clock.
Interment will be made at East Cedar
Hill cemetery, Frankford. MI. Shaw
was a retired Philadelphia policeman
and located in Holly Beach a few years
ago and was in partnership for some
years with Mr.. Turner, the firm being
known as Shaw & Turner. He was in
Texas during the past winter, and it is
believed the water there effected his
kidneys and caused his illness. Mr..
Shaw was a likeable sort of man and
took an active interest in local politics
here. His wife died about five years
ago. He was born in Philadelphia.
he leaves two daughters and four sons.
Large shipments of Ladies' Silk Ho-
siery in the famous "Quaker Maid"
Vassar, Onyx brands. Thomson glove
fitting and Bon Ton Corsets. O.Dan-
iel's, Oak and Pacific avenues.-adv
Mrs. George w. Corson, a sister of
John Taylor, of Oak avenue, was down
last week and engaged quarters for her
family for August. The boys want 10
come to the shore where they were
raised.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Williams, of
West Collingswood, spent over Sun
day at the home of City Solicitor
Jonathan Hand, the %latter's wife being
a sister of Mrs. Williams.
Mrs. Jackson, wife of a railroad break
man, residing at the Chelten on Wild
wood avenue, was struck by an auto
just before moor on Monday lin front of
the Marine Bank, and injured, but not
seriously. She was taken to Mace's
hospital, but because the hospital was
full she was removed TO her home.
Rabbi and Mrs. David b. Swiren, of
Wilmington, DEL, are spending their
vacation here, at Davis and Pacific
aves. Rabbi Swiren holds the distinc-
ton of being the youngest member ofthe
United Orthodox Rabbits of America,
known as Agudas Harabanim, and is
an exceptionally powerful speaker in
both English and Jewish. He is the
spiritual head of the Adas Kodesch,
the Orthodox Jewish community of
Wilmington, DEL, and is very active
in the affairs of his people as we'll as
those of the State of Delaware. He Is
a prominent scholar, the author OF