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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-06-25

We gladly publish the above for we
have no inclination to do the town au-
thorities an injustice nor to withhold
anything of public interest from our
Taxpayers. His Honor, the Mayor
however, has not directed his reply to
the facts set forth in our article of
last week in the least. His letter is
only an explanation pf the why's and
wherefores for the improvement on
Linden avenue. No one has ever OBJ
jected to this improvement only in so
far as it takes precedence over other
improvements that should have been
considered before the Linden avenue
enterprise was ever thought Of. The
article which he attempts to answer
held to the cpinicn that the town was
rot in a position at this time to spend
such an amount of money, and that if
it was to be spent the taxpayers
sl.ould be consulted in the matter. u
also suggested that a meeting be call
ell, the authorities talk the matter
over. Show the people what they
propose to do and how they propos .
to finance it, and wound up with the
assertion that if the proposition was
a reasonable one it woulG be approx
cd; if unreasonable it woui, be disap-
proved. Nothing could be fairer.
Nothing could be more just. And the
reasonableness of it is beyond sue
cessful contradiction. Hence his Hon.
o. does not attempt to answer these
plain, self-evident truths.
We have read the Mayors letter
very carefully and with a great deal
CT interest and have learned some
thing from it. For instance we have
again been reminded of the fact that
cts an i'll wind that blows nobody
good" He states that recently a
Sewerage permit was issued by the
/, Department of Health covering the
construction of sewer on Walnut
street from the High School to Sew
enth st., which work we intended to
pi oceed with at once, and that per-
nit was requested from tie Depart
ment of Health for laying water
rlains on Walnut street between
Fourth and Seventh street." If they
were afraid to make the Linden ave-
rue improvement without making
preparations for the Walnut street
improvements as we'll, then theil
Linden avenue scheme has worked t.
the advantage of the Walnut street
property holders. But this does nc'
change our position in the matter
They both should have had the sanct
ion of the taxpayers generally.
We learn again that the cost of the
work for the Linden avenue improve
nent will be approximately $4,000
end that the amount is to be furnish.
ed to the Mayor and Council by thu
residents along the route, without in
terest to the Mayor and Council for ;
Continued on Page 2
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-06-25
Mr.. Fl. James Mitchell
In Salisbury Hospital

Mr.. Fl. James Mitchell, who had
been i'll at his home on Willow street
for several days, was removed to the
Salisbury Hospital on Tuesday last
by his attending physician, DR.. R. Lee
Hall. That evening he underwent an
operation and at last accounts he was
doing as we'll as could be expected,
with the chances in his favor for re"
covery. Mr.. Mitchell is one of our
oldest and most respected citizens and
our people generally will join us in
expressing the hope that he will yield
to treatment and soon be returned
home, entirely cured of his ailment.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-06-25
WORCESTER POLITICS
NOW TAKING SHAPE
Many OF Our Best Citizens Are
Urging The denomination OF
Senator Harrison.

Worcester seems to be one of the
last counties in the State to begin
the shaping of things for the coming
fall election. In the other counties,
and especially = of those of the
Eastern Shore, ma candidates have
already expressed !. r desire to
serve the people in the various posi-
tions. Not so in Worcester, however,
Tor so far we have not heard of a
single avowed candidate for any of
the offices. And not until the past
week has there been anything said
concerning the cup for the Novem-
ber contest. lhe first to appear was
the following paragraph, which ap-
peared in the editorial columns of the
Democratic Messenger" of Snow
Hill, in it's issue of last week. 1t
said:
"a great many candidates have
been announced for office on the Eas-
tern Shore. Senator Orlando Harri-
son, of Worcester county, has been
prominently mentioned for the nomi-
ration for Comptroller, but the Sena-
tor has not consented, and as there is
demand for his denomination for
the Senate, he will no doubt harken
to the wish of his people. He has
served the County and State well, and
there is no reason why he should not
receive a unanimous nomination at
the hands of the Democratic party.
These lines were read with much
pleasure by many of the democratic
voters of this section. Senator Har-
rison has host of friends in this
end of the county who appreciate the
valuable service that he has rendered
the County and State and they are
anxious that he be returned to the
Senate for another term. And his
popularity is not contend to one sec
tion of the county alone but it exists
i. all all of the districts. This week
we received a communication along
this line. 1t is from the pen of &
prominent democrat in another part
cf the county and gentleman who
is not aligned with any particular
faction of the party. He says:
"May have space in your columns
to urge Worcester county to stand by
the State of Maryland in this critica
time for progressive government by
keeping Senator Orlando Harrison il
the Maryland Senate. ! realize tha
this may mean sacrifice for Mr.
Harrison by keeping him from
Statewide office.
at is an acknowledged fact that HI
| i, one of the most influential an'
useful members of the Maryland Sen
ate. In that body he has represente'
progress, good government, safet!
and square deal for the entire State
His large experience makes hin
greatly needed and Worcester count,
cannot render Maryland a create
service at this time than by keeping
him in the Senate. fractional polite
Continued on last page
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-06-25
MAYOR E. JAMES TULL
ATTEMPTS TO EXPLAIN
A SUPPOSED REPLY TO OUR ARTICLE OF LAST
WEEK ON THE LINDEN AVE, IMPROVEMENT

nut street from the High School to
Seventh street which work we intend
ed to proceed with at once and that on
June permit was requested from the
Department of Health for laying
water mains on Walnut street be-
tween Fourth and Seventh streets.
In the above l have endeavored to
lay the cold facts before the citizens
and can ask only for your continued
support in my effort to have POGO
moke sustain the reputation it now
enjoys of being the cleanest and most
sanitary town on the Eastern Shore.
Very truly yours,
E. JAMES TULL,
Mayor Pocomoke City.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-06-25
Given Surprise Party.

A number of young people gave
John Lang a surprise party on Friday
night, it being his 17th birthday.
Those present were Misses Emily
Stevenson, Myrtle Mock, Esther Nc
Dowell, Elizabeth Venable, Josephine
Costen, Belle Hudson, Mary Baker,
Portia and Louise Alderman, Herbert
Gladding, Walter Atkinson Duval
Sherwood and John Lang.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-06-25
Mr.. Charles STEPHENSON
Dies in Philadelphia

Word was received here last week
Of the death of Mr.. Charles Steven
son which occurred at his home in
Philadelphia Monday, June 18th. The
d eeased was the brother-in-lsw of
Mrs. James Richards Of this city and
is we'll known to many Of our people.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1921-03-30
Three Epochs In WomOn's Life

There are three critical stages in
awoman's life which leave their mark
on her career-the first when she
changes from a care-free girl to
woman. the second motherhood, and
the third is change of life. Most OF
the misery which comes to women
through i'll health dates from one or
another of these periods, but women
should remember that Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound is a re-
liable remedy and has been very sue
cessful in overcoming the ailments
which may come to them at these
times as it is natural restorative
for such conditions. Nearly half
2 century of success entities Lydia
L. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
to the respect and confidence Of
every fair minded woman.-Adv.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1921-03-30

FOUND: Sunday morning. child's
white dress; owner can obtain same by
Ealing at this office and paying for
advertisement ) COLT
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1921-03-30
Merry Matrimonial Mix Ups

And they lived happily ever after
that is the way romances end in
the fairy tales. In reality. married
life is not always one joyous holi-
day. Debates and discussions of a
more or less serious nature are fire.
quent factors in the lives of married
people. Witty and humorous word
ings in the public prints often re-
veal every day happenings in the
household. The press humorists
show that those petty little argu-
ments and misunderstanding are on
ly trivial after all. In a pleasant
satirical vein Topics of the Day"
Films present the little ups and
downs of married couples. and audi
ences laugh in sympathy with the
people joked about. Married
couples, present and future, and
everybody else will have jolly time
if they read the following funnies
announced below by the Banner
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1921-03-30
Mr.. and Mrs North Entasta;s n. s.. ..ss.. :.

Mr.. anu IsAS,. hA-l5- ~, =, vi
church "-cek. ENTERTAINERS anumber
n friends at dinner Sunday in honor
of the eleventh anniversary of their
marriage. Thos present were: Mr..
and Mrs Wilbert Jarrett and little
daughter; Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond
Walters and two children, Donald
and Novella; Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Marshall and two children, Hazel
and Ethel; Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Abbott and little daughter, Eliza
beth; Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Abbott;
Mrs. James North and little daugh-
ter, Blanche. Masters Allen, Rus
sell Reuben North and Hazelton
Elzey; Miss DOwney, Miss Resale,
Mr.. Orland Eizey and Mr.. Cleveland
ElZey.
Ice cream, cake and lemonade
were served in the afternoon and
games were INDUCED in until a late
hour after which the guests depart
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1921-03-30
Paint and Oils

We have fine stock of paints in
Davis and L & Mall colors. White
Lead, Zinc, Oil, Varnish, Stains, Jap
alac, kejonize, Alabastine, Enamels
In fact anything for inside or out.
side painting Brushes of all kinds.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1921-03-30
Go And Get It

The most a founding nrws-
paper mystery ever pictured will
be shown al the Grand Opera House Fri
day and Saturday.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1921-03-30
Lawn Mowers

- 49,
Nothing but the Best Made in ali
grades-plain and ball bearing-high
and low wheels-All made by the PUN
Lawn Mower Company-this is the
Best Make in the world.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1921-03-30
ADUreciatiOn Minus

Better Half-'Don't you adore the
necktie l gave you for your birth
day."
Other Half-"No other eyes than
mine shall feast themselves on its
loneliness
N Y ITniN News.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1921-03-30

Husband-"Why do you wear that
dress? 1t looks like half mourning
Wife-"Well, you're always com
planning that you're half dead
Boston Transcript.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1921-03-30
NOTICE

We are now in position to give
operators who have applied at the
Dorchester Shirt Company. plenty OF
work from now on.
J. E. WALTERS, Mgr.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1921-03-30
Spring Goods

Oil Cook Stoves, 2-3-4 burners;
Gas Ranges, in all styles; Screen
Doors. Window Screens, Fly Wire,
Refrigerators, Ice Boxes. W
making a big showing. We want
your business.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1921-03-30

Wife cat the breakfast table,
oh, Henry, l dropped my diamond
ring off my finger and l cannot find
il anywhere.'
Hubby (triumphantly)- It's al
right. my dear, l found it in my
trousers pocket.
Aver (Mass). News.
She-"PeOple are saying that
you married me for my money
alone"
He-They are mistaken. You had
quite a lot of real estate"
Boston Transcript.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1921-03-30

Wffe-When you walk. why do
YOU make so much noise. John?
Hubby-I've got my heavy under
wear on"
N. Y. Univ. Medley.
OF THE DAY" LIFMS.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1921-03-30
Nice Tie-UD

Nice Ile-Up
Tony-I understand that Marie is
we'll groOmed.
Toinette-Do tell?
Tony-She embridled poor Char
lie.
Rutgers Nelson.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1921-03-30
So Informal

So Informal
The Wife-I must dress at once,
dear the Browns are coming over
Shall | put on the percolater?
The Husband-Don't bother. YOU
look all right the way you are.
Chicago Tribune
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1921-03-30

Missus-I wonder why Adam ever
called her Eve?
Mister-Oh, l suppose he saw his
day of happiness ending when she
came around.
-Voodoo Mass. Tech
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-05
RECORD Run TO FIRE.

Richardson Park, July 5.-Amateus
nre fighters who were being instructed
IN their duties by Fire Chief J. l.,
lordin here early yesterday afternoon,
broke an records IN fire drills when
'thcy loaded ono thousand feet or hose
and reached tho scene ~ the blaze
within seven minutes. although they
had "a travel four miles and load
she hose In tho meantime. Incident
any, the frc call proved TO be the
arst hrc run o. the new Five Points
civic Association fire apparatus.
The call was received here at 3
o'clock while the firemen were along
the road near Newport. They were
two miles from their hose and a rec
ord run was made for headquarters
~ Raw v. Rudolph. the driver.
The hose was loaded and the ma
chine continued to Roselie. where the
borne of ". a. Thorpe was afire. The
hlaze had been extinguished by the
Crans,on Heights fremen. however,
nv the time the local iremen and the
Union Co. OF Wilmington reached the
scene
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-05
NEWS OF MILFORD.

Milford. July 5.word has been re-
ceived by Mrs. Moliie Nutter TINT sheh
son. Arme Nutter, who Is attending
the army training camp nj Plattshurg
n. V. has secured a regular place on
the Reserve officers Training Corps
baseball team of The camp. lie wns
on the University of Delaware team
this year.
Misses Ruth Russell and Eleanor
Ninyard, both OF Milford, students Of
tho womans College of Delaware. are
In attendance at the Annual Student
Conference of the Y. w. G. A., now be-
ing held at Eaglesmere, ia.
Miss Clara yardley Prettyman,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles O,
prettyman of here. left yesterday for
Lake winnepesaulxee in the. White
Mountains of New Hampshire, where
she will act as counsellor In the Iro.
auois Camp for girls for the summer.
Robert Baynum left on Saturday
for Camp Moosilankee. in New Hamp-
shire. where he will remain during
July and August.
Rev. Disston w. Jacobs, pastor OF
Avenue NJ. +. Church, has been grant
cd the month of July for vacation pur-
poses by the official board OF the
church. His family win spend part Of
the time in New Hampshire, and he
will visit for while at the home OF his
parents in kenton.
Mrs. John G. sharpe is spending six
weeks visiting with relatives in woon-
socket, Il. I.
Mrs. MacBlair Lloyd has as holiday
guests Mr., and Mrs Triston du Mar
ais Mr.. and Maurice du Marais, and
Mrs. NJ. Donnell Marshall, all of Phil
adelphia.
Mr., and Mrs. James PRETTY man Of
Philadelphia are spending several
days here as guests of Mir. and Mrs.
Charles G.. prcftyman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mortimer r. Browning
are spending several weeks in New
York City. where Mr. Browning has
accepted charge Of the musical ac-
tiSities Of the First Church of Christ.
Scientist, for the summer months.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel C. Collins spent
the holiday week -end at Ocean city.
Md.
James Anderson and son. Daniel q.
Anderson. and daughter. Mrs Price Of
Philadelphia. spent the holidays at
Rehoboth Beach.
William Riggs. a farmer on the
Slaughter Neck Road. near south Mn
ford suffered the lost OF five cows
when they were struck and insta ntIv
killed by lightning. during the heavy
electric storm. Saturday morning C,r,Iy
one COW was left untouched out Of the
herd.
MI. and Mrs. Harry NJ. Deputy and
children James and Margaret. spent
the week end at Rehoboth Reach ae
guests Of Rev. and Mrs Thomas Y.
Wingate at the Co.eman Clergy House
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-05
NEWS OF lEwEs.

Iicwes. July 3 Never in the history OF
I,ewes were there SO many city cousins
and out-of-town visitors in town dur
lng the Independence Holiday, most
of whom came hv automobiles.
MIR and Mrs Irving Walls and chill
dren of Wilmington are at their lewos
Beach cottage for the summer
Captain Charles II. Mapee and
Howard McAneny spent several days
in l.ewes with Mrs. II. McAneny,
Captain Magec daughter.
MIR. and Mrs. II. sherman Powell
Of Brooklyn were two-lay guests Of DIR
and Mrs. Harry u. Hickman At Lewes
Beach
Richard Reese Of Wilmington spent
the Fourth NJ the Breakwatcr House.
MIR. and Mrs Henry Constable Of
E1kton, Md. are guests OF Mrs. Eliza
beth Mcdonald at Seasiow cottage.
Charles klingenstem and Mr. and
Mrs Emmert paden are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Charles klineenstein in Iewes.
Mrs. Frank Carter aud two children
Of Philadelphia ere with her parents.
MIR and Mrs. William Lofland for few
weeks.
DIR. William Hearnc Of Philadelphia
came 10 Iewes 80 sre his aunt, Miss
Clara West. who is III.
Mrs William Messick chaperoned a
party oi young girls 10 Rehoboth for.
the opening dance at the Henlopen hotel
Aathe Ellendale-Ilewes baseball game
Saturday, lewes won, score ; To 3.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-05
NEWS OF LAUREL.

Laurel, July &. Nj. and Mrs. Lan-
renee Il Riggin and daughter motorcd
TO Bloomfield. n J Sunday and re.
manned over the Fourth with relatives
there
Mr. and Mrs Harry Collins. OF Phila.
dolphin. are guests of relatives and
friends in town.
Mi. and Mrs Merritt Of Norfolk, Va.
are with relatives here.
A granosta1d is being erected IN the
new baseball park, leased by the locai
team. which will consist Of three sections
and will scat large nutnber Bleaehers
viii be built ON the first base line. The
infield is now IN good shape md grass
will be seeded IN the nlltiield.
Independence day wns very quiet IN
town, almost everyonr leaving for the
watering places or for Seaford where
the day WIS celebrated hy parade ID
The afternoon and exercises ~ night
A snake skin, seven feet long is on
exhibition in the Peoples National Back
aud has attracted much attention. II
was shed by a specie OF reptile known
as the black racer. and is the longest
one ever seen in this part Of the country
Il was found on the rarp of L. John
lfearac,
The recent rains have caused vrgcta.
tion 90 inke on new life aud all crops u
this section are looking well.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-05
SUSSEX COUNTY NOTES.

Georgetown. July THE four-m!lc
stretch 81 improved road, between
Georgetown and Harbesoa. va
thrown open to the public, yesterday
With the completion OF this road a nd
the gap between Asbury NJ. +. Church
and Laurel the people OF the county
viii have about 20 miles OF concrete
highway as good as can be found in
the state.
Sound Campmeeting. Baltimore
hundred. fer many years one OF the
most popular camps in the southern
part of SUSSEX county. will open on
August :, under the direction OF
Rev. John T. Graham OF Roxaaa, and
continue FOR two Sundays.
News has reached here thar during
the severe electric storm which swept
lower Delaware last THURSDAY, light
ning struck and set fire to the house
tenantcd by Grecnshury Shocklev.
hear Omar, and destroyed Il. The barn
OF Iasher Hudson. together with about
.oa baskets OF corn ard a lot of farm
in9 utensils, also was DESTROYED.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-05
NEWS Of A DAY
FROM THE STATE
Seaford Negro Cut in Face and
Back During Fight Over
Mouth Organ.
BADLY HURT IN AUTO SMASH

Prom Everv Evenings Correspondents
Georgetown. July k.--While on the
WAY 20 Rchoboth Beach. Saturday
night. an automobile owned and driven
hy Rowland q. West and occupied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Cooper and
daughter. Miss Laura, and their son
and aughtor-in-law, Carl and Mrs.
MARY Cooper OF Philadelphia. ran into
soft spot in the road just beyond
Harbeson and turned turtle, throwing
Nj. West a distance of more than
nftcen feet into a field and pinning
the other occupants beneath the car.
The accident occurred when Mr., West,
approaching another car and going
al fairly good rate of speed, attempts
ci Ca trun cut and hit the sofi spot in
the roadway which had been made SO
hy the heavy rains ON Friday night
and saturday.
charles Cooper sustained severe abra-
sions On the forehead and right cheek
and cash on the right arm. His wife.
Mrs. Carrie Cooper, has an injured
side. fractured hip and cuts about the
body, and Il is feared she is suffering
FROM internal injuries. Her condition
u critical Miss laura Cooper had q
finger split open its entire length and
long cash On the arm, as well as cuts
ahuut the face which it is believed
we're caused by the glass OF the wind
shield Seven stitches were required
o. close the wounds. The son. Carl
Cooper u suffering from strained
hack, but otherwise Is not hurt. while
hts wife, Mrs. Mary Cooper. is suffer-
ing from an injury ~ the side.
Two automobiles happened 20 come
Rlong shortly after tho accident and
the parties aided in getting the ma
chime OF the injured and brought them
herv. whore they were given medical
trcat tmcnt bN Drs. G.. n. Jones and
Joseph B Napies. Jr.
Al cf the injured seem 10 he getting
along nicely except Mrs. Charles Coop
~ Mr.. West owner and driver OF the
car. escaped injury.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-05
DELAWARE CITY NEWS.

Delaware City. July 5-H. j. Scott
and party of Friends had an enjoyable
fishing trip down the bay on his Yacht.
Countess, Sunday, catching many trout,
and croakers.
William Press and a party Of friends
had an enjoyable fishing trip up the
canal, Yesterday on the launch James.
Hilton Lampp Of MAYS Landing. y
J.. is spending week with his mother
Mrs. Lampp OF Port Penn.
Edward Heal and grandson and Mr.
and Mrs Kenneth Cross of Nilmiagson
spent the weekend here as guests Of Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Heal
Mrs. James .Alfree, who has beea
seriously III at her home for the past
week, was taken TO Delawsre 4esnital
Sunday, to undergo an operation.
Conard Dyer and wife Of Nav Land
ing, y. j., visited Port Penn over the
Fourth.
Mrs. c. Earl Baum entertained the
following guests az a boat party up the
canal, yesterday: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Nhiteman. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Bonnine.
Mrs George Sourwein. Miss Leah Rev
bold, Miss Berthe jefferson of Delaware
CITY and Mrs Philip South ard and
children, Miss Frances Armstrong Of
Wilmington and Mrs. Reed Of Brooklyn,
y. Y.
Mr.. Ellwood Hoffecker of Washirg-
ton. ID. C., is 4 guest Of Mr.. Moore
Whiteman.
John Wortz and grandson, James
Brennaa, are spending noath with his
daughter, Mrs. Ella ferguson. OF Fort.
ress Monroe. Va
Miss Bessie Morrison Of Chester, Pa,
is here visiting Miss Greta Holiday.
Mr. and Mrs Frank Yearsley and
family of Brandywine Springs are guests
Of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Collins OF Port
Penn
Mrs. John Zane OF Philadelphia II
here for 1noath with her sister. Mrs.
Mary Mulligan
Mr. and Mrs. Woodland Wilson Of
St Georges are being congratulated
upon the birth Of fine baby boy
Edward Gam, engineer of the U. 5.