Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1920-04-02

I wish to formally announce that I am a candidate for Commissioner
at the Election o n May 18th.
The following are some of the reasons for my being a candidate and
what l will endeavor TO do if elected:
[ believe that our city, consdenngi its size and Importance, should have
the undivided service of its Commissioners, if possible.
can give the city all my time and energy. 1
would maintain regular office hours at the city
hall, and those wishing TO see me in reference to
city business would know at what hours 1 would
be i'm my office.
AS o ability and experience, 1 feel that my experience as a member
and President of Council of he old Borough of Wildwood for several years,
an active member of our Board of Trade since its organization, and my ex-
peiepce for twenty-five years in the hotel business, meeting and catering
successfully to the visitors of Wildwood, make it possible for me ito be of
service to our city as a Commissioned.
l would exert the same pride and energy in trying to make our city
clean and attractive (BEACH. BOARDWALK and STREETS as have
in the past in maintaining the Edgton Inn and grounds. l firmly believe
in thu good work done by or Board Of Trade, and asC Commissioner would
give it my most hearty support. l YOU'D q 10 al uat Is posSnoe" u nan
tain, encourage and improve if possible u good Fire department. would
Insist that III city have the best of service as to garbage, ash and thrash
collections. Would SET that all contracts with the city would b. lived up
to and enforced, and that taxpayers would receive fun value fol all
moneys expended.
In reference to three criticisms of my candidacy: First, that had sold
the Edgeton Inn and hence had n real interest in the city. Second, that
if elected would use my office for political purposes; and Third would close
the city up tight on Sundays like Ocean Grove.
In reply to the above would state
FIRsT-That 1 have sold the Edgeton Inn, which makes itpossihe
for me to devote my time and experience to city WORK II you WISH my ser
vices. 1 would not have been a candidate fol Commissioner IL 1 "a re-
manned in the hotel business. AS to my financial interest at present IN
Wildwood, would state that 1 now have over S0lWo invested In "hu"ooo
property and am planning to invest more.
SECOND-Would refer to my record in the past as a member OF oun
ell of the Borough of Wildwood. Also that under the ommisslon FORM
of Government no political party lines are allowed. L would stapd firm fora
S ADMINISTRATION
Qualifications. ability and efficiency only would be considered in making
appointments and conducting city affairs. Partisan politics Or fengion
would not be allowed to interfere with the administration II b city
government.
THIRD-would be opposed to a closed Sunday for Wildwood our city
vas not started as a religious resort-hence visitors expect the same
liberties at Wndwo as they would have at most Seashore Resorts but
would like etc see our city clean and refined o u every q :" ns "eea-
Speaking most frankly, if you feel that my ability experience "a
be o service to our city, I will appreciate your support"
For a cleaner and more prosperous Wlo"oou'