Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-02-26

The cutting down of several old and
unsightly trees on Third street be
tween Market and Linden ave., has
added much to the appearance of that
much used thoroughfare.
Mrs. Bessie Merrill. who has been
in the hospital in Philadelphia for
treatment, was brought home on Fri
day last. We are glad to report that
her condition is slightly improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Conquest, of
Oak Hall, Va, spent several days of
the past week in our town with Mr..
and Mrs. frank E. Hudson. Mr. Con-
quest is an uncle of Mrs. Hudson.
DR.. N. E. Sartorius. who a week or
more ago was indisposed and was
compelled to keep to his room for
several days, is now convalescing and
able to be looking after his practice
again.
Mrs. Laura James and daughter,
Bette, and Miss Mary Windsor, all
CT Laurel, Del, who have been guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. T. Pratt McAllen on
Walnut street, have returned to the'r
home.
We experienced all kinds of wealth
er this week and especially SO on
Tuesday when rain snow, hail and
sleet were on the program. Surely
winter weather was experienced on
that day.
Mrs. Joseph B. Moore, of Delmar,
spent the past week with her cousin,
Elrs. Clarke Lambertson. Mrs. Moore
and Mrs. Lambertson spent Thursday
with the later's sister Mrs. Minos
iilchard at Melbourne.
According to reports current in
Delmar and other railroad circles, the
decline in the traffic of railways has
continued until the volume of bust
ness being handled has set new low
record for recent years.
Tuesday last being Washington's
birthday, the banks were closed to
business and the postoffice was open
only at certain intervals for the re-
ceipt and dispatch of mails. No city
delivery of the mail was made on that
day.
If you want concrete work done or
need concrete material of any kind
you should see w. A. Morse. He en-
attend to Jour needs in either mani
featured u manufactured supplies.
He is telling you about it in an n;
ertisement in this paper.
A very successful oyster supper
was held by the ladies of the Baptist
Church of this city Wednesday even
ing. A most delectable menu was
served consisting of the usual tempt
ing dishes and quite large sum was
realized for the church. These ladies
have a reputation eXcelled by none in
the culinary art.
The attention of our readers is
called to the advertisement of Mr..
Edward +. White which appears in
another column of this issue. He has
the agency at this place for the ia
nous Breinig's paints. He also car
ries full supply of all painters ma
terials and in addition puts the pair
on. Read his ad and let him estimate
on your next job.
Mrs. Emma Stevenson very delight
fully entertained the members of the
afternoon bridge club and a few OF
her friends Tuesday afternoon of this
week. The tally's and decorations
were suggestive of Washington's
birthday. The favors were miniature
lunches of cherries. Later in the
week Mrs. Stevenson also entertained
the members of the Friday evening
| bridge club.
Capt. John B. Jones, Well-knoH n
resident of Ocean City. died in tina
town on Saturday last at 3 o'clock,
aged 65 years. Captain Jones was
for some years captain of the Isle Of
| Wight Life-Saving Station and was
retired about five years ago on &C
count of declining health. He is su"-
vived by three sons, Elmer c. ard
Harry W., of Ocean City, and Paul, of
Los Angeles, California.
The Marylander and Herald Of
Princess Anne, in speaking of the ag-
ricultural outlook in that section
says: reports from rural districts
show that unless there is change in
prices in farm products the spring
acreage will be greatly reduced. The
farmers point to the continued high
prices asked for fertilizer and lime,
the holding out by labor for wartime
| wages and low market"
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