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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-24
SOUTHWEST CIVIC BODY
CALLS FOR MORE POLICE
Association Condemns Mob vio-
lence and Attacks Upon
-
t4s, Women.

Condemnation of mob violence and
attacks on women are contained in a
resolution adopted yesterday by the
Southwest Civic Association. The as
ISOLATION states that it has stood
squarely behind law and order and
for 'the eradication of vice Of any
kind. and we stand ready from now
on to continue the same.'
Investigation" tsr resolution says,
has shown the Distf ct police depart
ment to be inadequate, but we do hope
that enlargement of tn. same by the
powers that be will be carried on with
due and fair consideration to qualified
colored applicants So greztfy needed
in Washington.
I'VE deplore the loss of life Of citi-
zens of the District Of Columbia and
members of the police force in the
performance of their duty"
The resolution is signed by Presi-
dent r. c. Brooks and Secretary James
A. Ellis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-24
MAN WHO TOOK GRAIL
h TO HOSPITAL WANTED
Fate Of George Dent, Suspected of
the Killing, May Hinge
on Result.

I Detectives today are endeavoring
10 ascertain who took Kenneth
Grail. eighteen years old. victim Of a
shooting Monday night. to Emergency
hospital. where he died soon after
arrival. The result of their investi-
cation means much to George Dent
alias Gentry, colored, who was him
self shot five times and who is in
custody on suspicion of having fired
the shot that killed Grail.
wYeterday afternoon witnesses ap-
peared at the morgue at the coroner's
inquest. They were able to tell that
Grail was taken to Emergency Hos
pital suffering from a bullet wound
in the back of his head and that he
died without being able to make a
statement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-24
RIFLES MISSING FIRE
SAVED MANS LIFE

Failure of one Of the police depart
ment rifles to respond when its car
,rier pulled the trigger probably pre-
vented the adding of the name of
Alphonzo Barbour. colored, 447 o
street. to the list of dead. Barbour.
according to detectives, who arrested
him near 18th and o streets last night.
thrust his hand into his hip pocket
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-24

as Il to draw a weapon. and a de-
tective member Of the flying squad
ron. put on the defensive, ieveled his
rifle and pulled the trigger.
1t developed that Barbour was un-
armed, the detectives stated. and that
a shorty" was the only thing he had
in his hip pocket. Barbour and Rob
ert Bowie. 28h Hanover street. and
Alphonzo White, 439 l. street, all
colored were arrested.
Eight detectives of the flying squad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-24

ron, in two automobiles, reached 7th
and o streets about the time colored
men and the motorman and con-
ductor on a street car were engaged
in a difficulty. They were Detectives
Grant, Vermillion, O'Brien, Bradley,
Wech, Sanders, Embrey and Barbee.
The car had come to a stop, it was
reported, and a fight was in progress.
Appearance of the detectives quickly
ended the affair. however, and the
three co1ored men were locked up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-24

the civil authorities and the soldiers
who were assisting them in the main
tenance of order. The organization
for the policing of the city was, of
course. in the hands of the civil au-
tho-ities who had the situation com.
pletely in control"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-24

referred to the race riots in this city
as follows:
"Order was maintained in the city
of Washington last night, and there
was considerable spirit of helpful
ness on the part of citizens. both
white and colored. They observed the
general request of the civil authori-
ties to abstain from crowding the
public streets. and on every hand
showed a sympathetic attitude toward
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-24

When a Siberian bride enters her hus-
bands house for the first time she must
be prepared to show her skill in cooking.
She is expected to give dinner pre-
pared with her own hands as a test of
her education in the culinary art.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-24
Shoes for the Family
Special

Women's White Summer Shoes-Pumps,
Slippers, Strap effects, High Sport Shoes and
Sport Pumps, Keds, etc. Ali sizes in the com
bined lots and over 700 pairs to select from.
Marked up to $500. SPECIAL.
Mems White Canvas Oxfords, in Butcher and
Lace Styles-Leather or Fiber Goodyear Sewed
soles; English and Broad Toe Styles. All sizes
from to II and widths C, D and E. SPECIAL
Children's Vacation Shoes-Patent Leather
Strap Pumps, also Tan Leather Play Oxfords-
sewed solos, All sizes in the assortment from
5to2. Worth $1.50 and $500. SPECIALIZE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-24
Sightseeing at War Prices.
From Cartoons Nagasine.

From Cartoons Nagasine.
Recently the board Of public works
at Holyoke. Mass. had occasion to
employ a man to inspect some boil
ers in a city building. Soon after 1t
received this strange bill:
ITO S looks. $12."
The bill will be paid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-24
SECRETARY BAKER LAUDS
CITIZENS OF BOTH RACES

During his conference with news
paper men at the War Department
yesterday afternoon Secretary Baker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-24

Women of the Philippine Islands make
some very fine lace from strong silky
fiber obtained from pineapple leaves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-24
Detectives Tell of Shooting.

q Detectives Scrivener and Kelly. the
former having shot the colored man
after he had fired into crowd from
a street car at 7th and G streets,
told what they knew of the affair.
Scrivener saw Dent fire several
shots from the car, he testified. and
he fred at the colored man in an eff
fort to prevent the latter from kill
ing pedestrians.
Lynch him; he shot a boy" De-
teCtiye Scriyener heard a pedestrian
remark He told the jury two per-
sons other than Grail were wounded.
He said he did not see Grail. De-
tective Kelly, who was otherwise en-
gagged about the time the shooting
was going on, gave corroborative
testimony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-24
Crall's Companion Testifies.

George Graner companion of Grail.
was with him Monday night. He last
saw him near 9Th and F streets, he
said, when he left to learn what had
happened up the street Graner fixed
the time at about 1870 o'clock, but
Grail was in the hospital long before
that time.
When Coroner hewitt asked for the
person who had taken the wounded
boy to Emergency Hospital he was
told the man was not located, and
because of the failure Of witnesses to
definitely place the boy at 7th and G
streets when he was shot, the coroner
adjourned the hearing until Saturday
afternoon.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-05-17
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Notice is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Or
phans' Court for Worcester County.
Maryland, letters Of Administration
Pcndcntc Lite, on the personal estate
of
WILSON L. MARTIN,
late of Worcester County. deceased.
All persons having claims against
the deceased, are hereby warned to
exhibit the same. with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber, on or be-
fore the nth day of November, 1919.
They may otherwise by law be ex-
cluded from all benefits Of the said
estate. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make imme-
diatc payment. Given under my hand
this 3rd day Of May, 1919.
GEORGE NJ. UPSHuR,
Administrator, Pcndente Lite.
Test:-ASBURY c. RILEY.
Register of Wills.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-05-17
THE TANK ARRIVED
AND DID STUNTS /!
1t Hel ped to Knock Out the Germans in France
And the Men Here in Charge Showed
How it Could be Manoeuvred.

The bclatcd tank arrived in Snow
Hill Monday afternoon coming here
from stockton 1t was quickly su.
rounded 10y several hundred Interested
spectators. and viewed with curiosity
and interest as long a. il remained
here. PrivatcS Hoffman and Go,
formed its crew.
Prv,. Hoffman MAS the man with the
grazing lock-. and halls from Nil-
ginia. He went "ovcr" in the Fall of
1917. with detachment of Engineers.
a!though practically all his work
over there" was in connection with
the tanks, He saw action several
times "a driver of one Of the
heavy" British tank,
Prvt. Cox is from New Jersey, and
he drove French tank ION the other
side" The French tanks are much
smaller than the British. while there
are two types of American tanks.
The tank that came to Snow Hill is
one Of the smaller types. commonly
called a "whippet." Ii develops about
50 horse power, and is built on the
principle of 4 caterpillar tractor, run
ming on self laid track. Each of
these tracks is controlled by a Scpa-
rate lever, so that one track may be
completely stopped while the other
continuous to rcvolvc. In this way
the tank is guided.
The body consists of the finest
armor-plate, which renders it invul-
ncrablc to rifle and machinc-gun fire.
Two men form its crew, the driver
and the gunner. A machinegun is its
only weapon. and this is mounted in
a revolving turret, giving it an almost
unlimited field of fire"
In spite of its apparent indcstructi
biity. its shelter is most dangerous.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-05-17
MISS MOLLlE PARSONS
WEDS THEODORE PRYOR

Miss Molic Parsons, OF Long Ridge.
and Nj. Theodore Pryor. Of Eden,
were quietly married at the home of
the brides parents, last Thursday
night at 7.30 o'clock The marriage
ceremony was performed by her pas
tor. Rev. :. J. Goodc, Of Ocean View.
Del. formerly of Snow Hill. Mrs.
Pryor is the daughter Of Mr., and Mrs.
". V. Parsons, and Mr. Pryor is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. David Pryor, of
Eden. Mr.. Pryor has received his
discharge, after serving Uncle Sam
for seventeen months at Camp Meade,
They are both well known and popu-
lar. and have the best wishes of a
host of friends for happy married
life. Ml. and Mrs. Pryor will make
their future home at Eden.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-05-17
THE ORPHANS COURT
IN SESSION TUESDAY

The Orphans Court was in regular
session Tuesday, with all the mem
bers and Register of viii present.
The following business was trans
acted:
viii of Robert Watson proved and
filed. and letters teStamentary granted
to Elizabeth Watson. Warrant to APP
praise issued to George H. Groton and
Claude Henderson.
Administration bond filed and APP
proved in the estate Of James Z.
Blaine. and letters granted to James
7. Blaine, H.
Inventory filed, and order Of sale
issued in the estate of Turner r. Dish
aioon.
Administration accounts passed and
filed, and distribution made and ap-
proved in the estates of Isaac j. Lam
bcrtSon and Alexander ID. Irwin.
Administration account passed and
filed in the estates of james W. Gordy
and Robley ID. Jones
First and final account of Calvin b.
Taylor, guardian of Edna Viola Quill
lin, passed and filed.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-05-17
SATURDAY
May 18th, A. d. 1919

AT 800 O'CLOCK, +. NJ,
all the right, title and interest of all
the parties to the aforesaid cause in
and TO the following described farm or
real estate. to wit:
/. All that part Of said farm or
tract of land situated and lying in the
Fifth Election District of Worcester
County. and State of Maryland
bounded on the northerly side by the
land or real estate Of II. Lee TmmonS
and Peter W Donaway, bounded on
the caStcrly side by the real estate of
William :. Baker. bounded on the
Southcrly side by the "Crooksey Hill
road" and bounded on the westerly
side by the real estate of Thomas
Hambin and Peter W. Donaway. cN-
ccpting however from the aforesaid
part of said farm or tract of land the
graveyard with one half acre of land
attached 10 same, situated IN the
,outhcastcrly corner of same. with
right of ingrcSs and cgrcsS to same.
=. All that part OF said farm or
tract of land situated and lying in the
Ninth Election District of Worcester
County. and State of Maryland, bound
ed on the northerly side of the said
"Crooksey Hill" road. bounded on the
eastcrly side by the real estate OF
William S. Baker and Peter W. Dona-
way bounded on the southerly side
by the real estate of Peter W. Dona-
way. and bounded on the westerly
side By the real estate of Lybrand
Hudson and ric Hudson. The entire
above described land being the same
land or real estate which was granted
and conveyed unto the said Sarah r.
Hamblin by deed from her husband,
Elijah Vi. Hambln. dated the twenty
second day of March. in the year
nineteen hundred and eleven, duly
recorded among the land records OF
Worcester County. in Liber, o. ID. I.
No. Q. folioS 81 and Sc. and contain
ing altogether one hundred and eighty
acres of land, more or less, to which
deed reference is hereby made for
more detailed description of the prop
crty advertised.
TERMS OF SALE.
One third cash, one third in six
months and one third in twelve
months, or all cash AT the option of
the purchaser. the deferred payments
to he secured to the satisfaction of the
Trustee, and to bear interest from day
of sale
Taxes paid to January |, 1919, pos
session given al once.
Title papers at expense OF pur-
CALVIN Il. TAYLOR,
Trustee.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-05-17
Worcester County Abandons
Use of the Railroad Bridqe
And Will Save Thousands of Dollars Because
OF the Erection Of the New Bridge
Over Bay at Ocean City

John " Bodlcy $3o.o9. lumber 70,
bridges.
Robt HUDSON. $500. work on roads.
Virgil Davis. $4,000. lumber for
bridges.
Charles o. Melvin, S25.oo, Aror-
ney's fees for defending prisoners.
H. 7. Jones, $ii.02. work on roads.
II. T. Jones, $1,000 work on roads.
II. I. Jones. S2.3S. work on roads.
Harry Chcrrix, $500. work on roads
". II. Scott. $1,000. work on Iron
shire Shell Road.
". II. Scott, $500. work on roads.
W. H. Scott. SG7.30, work on st.
Martins Shell Road
y. J. Puscy, Si7,oO, work on roads.
A. Phillips & Co., $5579l. shells for
st. Martins Shell Road
a. Phillips & Co. $3la9.2o, shells
for Ironshire Shell Road.
o. ". Wilson. S32.l5. work and sup
plies for tractor General Roads.
James Z. Truitt. $399. shells for
Public Landing She'll Road.
James Il. 1ruitt, $4,000. labor un-
loading she'll, for Public Landing
Shell Road
Vincent Gray. $50.oi, lumber for
bridges
William Guthrie. $3.50. work on
Public Landing Shell Road
William Guthrie, Sii.25, work on
Public Landing Shell Road
W. 7, Mason. Sl37.5o work on
roads
Norman Jones, $ll.3o. work on
roads.
I. X. Sturgis, Sla63, SherF's ac-
count.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-05-17

Worcester County has paid out
many thousands Of dollars for the
privilege Of the public using the Rail
road Bridge at Ocean City. OF late
years the cost to the county ha, been
$1,000 year. Now that the state has
built Il splendid bridge across the bay
to Ocean City our county will be re-
licvcd of the expense ii has heretofore
borne The County Commissioners
gave orders at their meeting last
Tuesday that thirty days notice be
given the Railroad Company that
Worcester County would abandon the
use Of their bridge on the fifteenth of
June, 1919. in accordance with the
contract between the Railroad Com
pany and the Board of County Com
missioncrS providing for thirty days
notice TO be given by either party de
string to cancel the contract. II was
also ordered by the Board of County
Commissioners that notice to the pub
lie of this action be given by advcr-
tising the same in all Of the news
papers of Worcester County
Other busincs, was transacted as
follows:
Lawrence Hastings reports three
extra days and no expenses.
Walter +. Whaley reports three
extra days and SO expenses and auto
mobile hire to Atkinson'S District with
j. Harry Young 81.
Frank f. Hudson reports eleven
extra days and ten dollars expenses.
Ordered that the Treasurer pay the
following bills:
Wilmer s. Purncll. Sheriff. $3.50,
Shcriir's account.
r. X. Sturgis, $29.5o. Jail account
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-05-17

the mortality in the Tank Corps run
ming very high. For one reason. Il
furnishes a very attractive target for
the Artillery, and one little II. +.
shell is sufficient to end it,, career.
'factically. il Is used mainly for often
siNc purposes. 4 wave Of tank, lead.
the attack. preceding the first wave %
infantry by l5o to 200 yards. The
tank wave is intended to accomplish
three things; to make openings in the
enemy wire; to kill of a. many OF
the defenders as possible; and to
lower their morale.
Few American tanks saw action in
the War. although there were many
Amcrican-manncd French and British
tanks. The American tank was.
nevertheless. superior to either OF
these.
The tank that came to Worcester
County was of American make and
saw action once at NcrcnncS, France.
A Marlin machine -gun--a very poor
type-was mounted in il. More com
monty. the Hotchkiss gun was used,
and toward the end of the war. the
Browning.
Tuesday morning. before the eyes
of half the population of Snow Hill,
the tank showed what il could do. The
scene of operation was Burroughs
field, and the embankmcnt at the side
Of the road there proved no obstacle
to the steady and stately progress Of
the tank. 1t travelled up and down.
and over piles of mine props, without
the slightest difficulty. II crossed a
sx-foot ditch as easily as you or |
would scratch the back of our respec-
tive ncckS. In fact. it did everything
but fly. and number of people were
disappointed that it failed to do that
just like some people. isn't It.?
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-05-17
MISS MOLLIE COULBOURN
AND MR.. O. M. PURNELL
FLEW OVER SNOW HILL

Last week The Messenger told
about Captain Stcinlc and Lieutenant
Reginald Truitt arriving in Snow Hill
in an acro-plane. coming here direct
from Washington
On r'rda! morning. aftcl having
had considerable engine trouble the
licrS once more delighted the people
Of the town and surrounding county
by sailing above the town, and making
daring manvcnouS. but the most in
daring manoeuvrcS, but the most in
M., Mollic Coulbourn and Mr.. Oscar
VI. Purncll went up in the aero-plane'
each making special flight with
Captain Stcinlc
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-05-17
Defeat Again
For Girdletree

Snow Hill and Girdlctrec played u
postponed game of baseball in Girdlc-
tree last Monday afternoon. Snow Hill
winning by the score OF - to ,. The
first game between these teams was
scheduled to be- played in Girdlctrcc
on April 18th. but on account of wet
grounds, the game was played in
Snow Hill, while the second contest
was transferred from Snow Hill to
Girdlctrcc. This game was scheduled
to be played last Friday, but was post
poned on account of rain until Mon
day.
The game itself was devoid of any
special features. the chief interest
from the Snow Hill point of view
being centred in the accident to
Straughn Sturgis. who while behind
the bat. had the misfortune to dis
locate finger by having it hit by a
foul tip.
Snow Hill does not play League
game this week, and Sturgis thinks
his hand will be in shape to play in
the final game against Berlin next
Friday. May 23rd
Rain and cold weather have caused
some postponcments of games, which
will probably have to be played in
order to determine the League Cham
pionshp.
The schedule this week calls for
Pocomokc at Girdletree. and Berlin
at Stockton on Friday afternoon. May
10th.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-05-17
MONDAY
June 9th, A. D. 1919
AZ 2.aO O'CLOCK. 2. VI.


AL that parcel Of land together with
Improvements thereon erected COM
prising large and commodious brick
store house. situate at the northeast
corner of the street leading through
Stockton in said Worcester County to
Georges Island Landing and the
street leading through the village of
Stockton from Girdlctrcc to Horn
town. the said lot being bounded on
the northcrly side by the property of
A. Stewart Bromlcy and on the west
crly side by the property Of +. Burton
Hill, and being the store house prop
crty which was conveyed to j. Frank
Houston by the l.. J. Houston Com
pany by deed dated January ith, 1871 /.
recorded among the land records Of
said Worcester County in Libcr O ID.
G.. No. s. folio 233.
TERMS OF SALE.
twenty-five per cent of the pur-
chase money will be required in cash
at the time of the sale, the balance of
purchase money to be paid six months
after day of sale. the deferred pay
mcnt to be secured by the interest
bearing note of the purchaser, with
approved security; or all cash at the
option of the purchaser.
WILLIAM r. JOHNSON.
Trustee.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-05-17

(From Grccnbackvillc Correspondent
Mr.. William J. NJ Sharpley died at
the home Of his daughter, Mrs. Hen
rietta 5. Young. near Grecnbackvillc'
Va, on Tuesday morning, May 18TH
of general debility. at the advanced
age of 81 years, 6 months, and seven
days.
He was the son of David Sharplcy
and wife. who before her marriage
was Miss Eleanor j. Dukes. Mr..
Sharplcy was born at the "Old Fur
mace" in Worcester County. He after
wards lived at Sandy Hill, now stock
ton, until 1866. when he moved to
Grccnbackvillc, Va, being the second
settler here. He has resided here
ever since. with the exception of the
last year and half, which time he
has lived with his daughter. Mrs.
Henrietta Young. widow of the late
". H. Young, at her farm near here,
Just over the Maryland line.
Mr.. Sharplcy moved to Virginia
when the great oyster catch was first
discovered al Long Point" He Was
the oldest citizen living in the town.
He is survived by five sons and one
daughter, who are: William d.. JOSH
ua r., Henry L.. George A., and Ed
ward p. Sharplcy, and Mrs. Henri
etta Young. He is also survived by q
number of grandchildren and great
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-05-17
JOHN. W. STATION, Solicitor.
ORDER NISI.
Harry 7. Porter, ct uX.
"

Harry /. Porter, ct uN.
vs..
Milby J. Porter, ct ux. ct al.
In the Circuit Court for Worcester
County. In Equity. No 1921. May
Term. 1919. To wit: May II, 1919.
ORDERED that the sale made and
reported by John W. station. Trustee.
for the sale OF the real estate in the
above cause described be ratified and
confirmed unless cause 10 the CON
trary thereof be shown on or before
the ninth day of June, 1919, provided
a copy of this order he inserted in
some newspaper printed in Worcester
County once in each of three success
sive weeks before the second day of
June in the year nineteen hundred and
nineteen.
The report states the amount of
sales to be $i00300.
OLIVER ID. COLLINS. Clerk.
True Copy, Test;
ER d. COLLINS. Clerk.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-05-17

Miss Coulbourn is probably the only
Eastern Shore woman who has sail
ed" above the clouds in flying ma
chine. She had no unpleasant eNpcr
fences and enjoyed the trip very much.
Mr.. Purncll is an enthusiast for
aeronauticS and wants machine of
his own.
Captain Stcinlc and Lieutenant
Truitt left here Friday afternoon for
Washington. They attempted land
ing at Scaford. Del. when their pro
pcller was broken and they had to
remain there until new one could be
brought from the Bowling Field near
Washington. Neither of the men was
injured.