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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-23
~ LEANOR was very young and
very unsophisticated.

- LEANOK was very young ana
very ophisticated.
~ Otherwise she would GER
tainly net have expressed such gen
uine delight that morning when she
opened the big florists box Just de-
livered and found ii TO contain carns-
tions. Carnations as a birthday gift
from ones ianeei How could any
one expect less than orchids. or roses.
al least? But. strange TO say. Eleanor
was delighted with the carnations
How lovely Of Ralph" she mur-
INJURED. caressins one Of the pink beau
ties. My favorite nowerl ! must
thank him right away"
She was soon carrying on an ami
mated conversation At the phone and
summoninF the most delighted terms
possible TO express her undying graft
tude for his gift Z shall Keep them
always. she asserted. in memory Of
my 2lst birthday"
"All of themf"
"All. shall not throw one away.
"wsll. III be around tonight Good
by
IT she isn't the NEST adorable, be
thought, 10 promise 10 keep those
aowers forever. Ny dear. sEsst girll"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-23
T was 4 scorchins hot day in July
and the thought Of a cool bath in

and the thought Of cool bath in
the ocean was the pleasantest
thing in the world TO Janet. She took
the key OF the bathhouse from the man
at the desk and hurried to the stuffy
little cubbyhole to change her clothes
She took down her hair and wound II
into 8 tight little knot and slipped on
her smart green cap. Then. she open
Ell her bundle and took out her lovely
new bathing suit at least. what she
thought was her snit
"oh. -Ohi.H exclaimed Janet. in Ut
Ter sma1ement as she gazed at the
ugly black garment in her hands
This is mans suit"
She was almost in tears but her nat
ural good sense asserted itself and she
tried 10 think collsctedly. She remem-
bered in the car. a man had slipped
his bundle uEder the seat next to hers,
and in her haste to get out Of the car
she must have picked up his instead
Of her own suit II was too awful
Janet fixed her half again. and gath
erinE up the black suit, hurried out to
the pavilion to see II she could dis
cover anyone who looked as If he had
lost something she almost smiled as
she thought Of what surprise her suit
must have given some unsuspecting
man.
There was no one IN sight who seem
ed to be looking for anything and after
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-23

The lily speaks OF devotion
With love as deep as the ocean
Each little flower will tell that you
love her"
Over and over as the quartet glided
away. came the chorus, first loudly and
then softly and hauntingly:
SAY it with flowers. the fairest that
grow.
'Ehey'll bear a message from you.
Say it with flowers
Tulips, carnations and violets, too
Say it with flowers"
The lights and people faded away
and suddenly Lewis saw again the
square hall Of the big. old church in
the little town OF his boyhood. on a
drowsy Sunday morning. He saw
himself standing at the foot OF the
stairs waiting for Bella She came
down slowly. her fair hair shining in
the noontime sun. her blue eyes sweet
ly serius as she listened to the white
haired lady at her side.
When they reached Lewis the little
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-04-30
Aged Lady Succum1bs
After Lingering Illness

Mrs. Elizabeth Chadbourne, age 81
years, died at the home of Mrs. Hen
derson on Oak street, Sunday at 7 P.
NJ, after an illness of long duration.
Funeral services were conducted or
Monday afternoon at o'clock in the
Baptist Church, Rev. j. o. Alderman,
pastor of the church, officiating. In
terment was made in the Methodist
Protestant cemetery of this city.
Mrs. Chadbourne came of one of
the oldest families of this section, be.
ing a daughter of the late Jacob Ma
son of old "Newtown" fame. Early
in life she moved to the great north
ern section of our country and resid-
ed there for some years. She was es-
pecially we'll known to the older resi-
dents of our town, but in her passing
the entire community is much grieved
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-04-30
MRS. MINNIE LEWIS
CLAIMED BY DEATH
Wife Of Mr.. Norman J. Lewis OF
Pocomoke City Victim OF
tuberculosis.

Mrs. Norman ]. Lewis died at hel
home in this city, Tuesday afternoon
after an Illness of several months due
to tubercular trouble, aged 28 years
Mrs. Lewis before her marriage
was Miss Minnie Hopkins and a resi-
dent of this section. She was young
woman of fine Chritian character and
q devoted wife and mother. Several
months prior to her death Mrs. Lewis
spent at the State Sanitarium, but
when it was learned that her disease
would not yield to treatment she was
removed to her home in this city
Although desiring above all to live
she was patient sufferer, uncom-
planning, and passed away quietly
without murmur, and with but one re-
gret-that she must leave her loved
ones.
Funeral services were held in the
Baptist Church Thursday at $50 pm
conducted by her pastor Rev. j. o
Alderman. Interment was made ir
the Baptist cemetery in this city. She
is survived by her husband and two
small children who have the sympa-
thy of the entire community.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-04-30
DIOCESAN CONVENTION
TO MEET AT BERLIN
Interesting Program Announced For
Convention In Berlin Next
Week.

Bishop George w. Davenport of the
Diocese of Easton has announced the
program of the 33d annual convention
at Berlin, beginning May I'd.
On the first day there will be con-
ferences on women's work, religious
education and social service. Rev.
Charles C. McAllister of Washington,
y. c., will lead the one on religious
education, and Rev. Charles N. La
tkrop, secretary of the church depart
ment of social service, the one on that
topic. An informal reception will be
held in the evening.
The Bishops address will follow
The celebration of Holy Communion
On the morning Of May Sd, and the
convention will be organized. At a
mass meeting in the evening there
will be addresses on "The Program
Of the Presiding Bishop and Coun
c'l for 1921-22," by the Rev. Charles
N. Lathrop; "What the Church Build
ing Fund Commission Has Done fol
the Church and Can Do for the Dio
cese of Easton," by Rev. DR.. Charles
l.. Paradee, secretary, and "Rura
Work." by Rev. T. L. Woodward, Of
Virginia.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-04-30
GEORGE A. COX KILLED
ON WAY TO CHURCH
Former Somerset County Man, Wei
Known Here, Killed In Balti-
more On Sunday Last.

Struck and fatally injured Sunday
morning by an east bound Edmond
son avenue car at Windsor and Cliff
ton avenues, George A. Cox, 65 years
cid, a real estate operator, 2207 Chel-
sea Terrace, Walbrook, died less than
an hour later at Maryland General
Hospital. Mr. Cox was on his way to
attend services at Walbrook M. Z
Church. He was thrown beneath the
fender His skull was crushed and
he was also injured about the body.
Prior to going to Baltimore about
six years ago, Mr.. Cox, who was the
son of the late Elijah Cox, conducted
cne of the largest general merchan-
disc stores at Lower Fairmount, Som
erset county, Maryland. This he ex-
changed for a handsome residence at
Walbrook. He also owned several
residences at Lower Fairmount. His
wife died five years ago.
He is survived by his son Richard
4. Cox, who is an attorney, one
daughter Miss Elsie Cox, former
school teacher of Somerset county,
three brothers Lambert w. Cox of
Westover, Nd, Ernest Cox of Upper
Fairmount, Md, and Elijah Cox of
Baltimore city, five sisters, Mrs.
Benjamin K. Green, Mrs. Robert j.
Miles of Fairmount, Md, Mrs. James
Smith, the latter of Savannah, Ga,
and grandson George Richard Cox
Mr.. Cox was well known in POGO
raoke City and before his removal to
Baltimore was a frequent visitor to
our town and did considerable busi-
ress with our people. Notice of his
death was received here with the
deepest regret.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-04-30
St. JOHNS BOYS
ENTERTAIN HERE
Present "Officer 666" In Empire
Theatre To Large And Enthusi-
astic Audience.

The Dramatic Club of st. Johns
College, Annapolis, presented "Offi-
GER 666" a melodramatic farce il
three acts, in the Empire Theatre il,
this city on Tuesday evening last.
Announcement of the coming of these
young folks had been made the week
previous and reservations for seats
were made long in advance. To the
large advance sale was added the
usual "show day" sale and when the
curtain arose for the first act the the
atre was filled to it's capacity. Not
cnly were our townspeople present in
large numbers to greet the yourg
visitors, but many persons were pres
cnt from Snow Hill and our neighbor
irg county of Accomac.
The play, which is humorous from
start to finish, was we'll rendered and
the audience was kept in an uproar
during the entire performance. The
cast was especially well arranged and
the young people, all of them, dis
played remarkable talent along dra-
matte lines.
Music was furnished by st. Johns
Orchestra and the audience was en-
tertained royalty with number of
vocal and instrumental selections.
The male quartette was especially
fine and the encore was so great that
the young men seemed to weary in
their effort to please their audience.
The instrumental selections were also
generously applauded.
The entire entertainment was one
of more than ordinary merit and our
people were glad to have the young
folks in our town. The company was
under the direction of Prof. Sydney
S. Handy, head of the Department of
English of st. Johns. He was ac-
companied by Mrs. Handy. Cadet
Taylor F. Johnston, a former POGO
moke City young man, and now stu
dent at St. Johns was the manager.
After the entertainment in the
theatre dance was given in the Ar
mory and the young people enjoyed
themselves at this innocent amuse-
ment until the small hours of the
morning, thus giving the visitors an
opportunity to, meet many of our
young people.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-04-30
POCOMOKE TO HAVE
new RESTAURANT
Will Be Located In Building Form
erly Used As A Bakery On
Clarke Avenue.

We sincerely hope there is truth in
the report that Pocomoke at last is
to have a thoroughly modern and san
itary restaurant under most careful
and capable management. Pocomoke
has felt the need of an enterprise of
this kind for years, not only for resi-
dents of this section but for the ac-
commodarion of visitors from neigh
boring towns who transact business
here and extend their patronage to
cur home stores. We feel confident
this will be up to high standard and
will have the cooperation and support
of the people.
Since the above paragraph was
written we have learned that Mrs.
andrew Picken, ST., has rented of Mr..
William B. Duncan, a portion of what
IS known as the Beauchamp Building
on Clarke avenue, and adjoining the
salesroom of the Pocomoke Bakery,
and will shortly open a first class res
taurant therein. The building is be-
ing thoroughly renovated and put in
excellent condition for the new SER
vice and Mrs. Picken is now in the
northern cities purchasing fixtures,
etc, preparatory to her opening. We
understand that the room will be
ricely equipped with modern appli-
ances and that it will compare favor
2bly with the restaurants of the
State when completed.
A better selection for the head Of
such an enterprise could not have
been made than Mrs. Picken. She is
lady of exceptional business quail
fications and her experience as a hos
tess is such as to warrant the asser-
tion that our town is to have a res
taurant of which it will feel justly
proud. Here is success to Mrs. Pick
en- in her new enterprise, one that
fills a long felt need in Pocomoke
City.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-04-30
POCOMOKE YOUNG MAN
MAKING FINE RECORD
MIR. John W. Grande Is Doing Fine
Work At Dickinson College.
He Deserves Success.

The report comes from Dickinson
College that John w. Grande, who is
veil known in our town is doing eX-
cellent work in his collegiate connec
tons.
In the fall of 1916, Mr. Grande en-
tered the college for mis- first year,
laving graduated from the Pocomoka
High School in 1912. After a success
full year in college, he was called into
his country's service and for nearly
two years he soldiered for Uncle
Sam. In the fall Of 1919 he return
ed to college and is now more promi-
ncntly identified with college activi'
ties than he has been at any time be-
fore. Mr.. Grande stands very high in
his class work. In fact he is one of
the few leaders of his class in AGA
Gemic standing.
Beyond his high scholastic stand
ing, he is intensely interested in ev-
cry movement which means better
things for his college. He is treasur-
er of the Maryland Club, of the Bellies
Lettres Literary Society the peer OF
its kind in the country, and he is also
treasurer of the Class Of 1912. He is
a member of the Greek, Dramatic and
Scientific Clubs.
In addition to his college work Mr.
Crande is the pastor of the Metho-
dist Church at Humelstown, Pa. Since
lie took charge of the church he in
creased the membership from hand
full to an aggressive and flourishine
rarish. His many friends in this city
and vicinity will be glad to learn OF
his marked success.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-04-30
THE EASTVILLE INN
TO OPEN ON MAY II
An Evening Of Rare Pleasure.
Banquet and Ball Included in
The Attraction.

The Eastville Hotel, Eastville, Va,
INST completed and thoroughly equip
ped with every modern convenience,
will have its formal opening Wednes-
day evening May 11th, 1921, in the
form of banquet with orchestra, fol-
lowed by a dance in which only the
dinner guests will participate.
Every effort will be made to make
this a gala occasion, fitting cele-
bration of the successful completion
of this hotel enterprise, and we prom
Use the guests who are fortunate
enough to secure cards that they Will
not go away disappointed or dlssat-
isfied.
The banquet will be held from to
$50 o'clock, after which there will be
dancing, open to the dinner guests
The services of string band from
Norfolk have been engaged and
good time is promised all who attend.
Tickets will be on sale at the fol-
lowing places at Two dallars and nifty
cents per plate ($2.5O), which in
dudes the privilege of dancing;
The Eastville Bank, Eastville, Va.
Boyers Drug store, Cape Charles,
Virginia.
Arnold's Drug store, NassawadoX,
Virginia.
The Parker House, Pocomoke City,
Maryland.
They can also be secured by ad-
dressing Mr.. C. W. Holland, presl-
dent of the Hotel Corporation, East
vile, Va.
The management requests that
those expecting to attend purchase
their tickets early as it will be neces-
sary to know approximately the num-
Ter to be served not later than
May the 7th in order to make suit
f.ble provision for the occasion. Also
as the number of tickets is limited
they will hardly be available after
that date.
Management Eastville Inn.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-04-30
PRESBYTERIAN LADIES
TO GIVE MAY SUPPER
Will Be Held Next Tuesday After
noon And Evening Next In
Their Church Parlor.

Don't forget it. Another treat is
in store for the people of Pocomoke
City. The ladies of the Presbyterian
Church are going to entertain again.
This time it is in the form of May
Supper, and it will occur on Tuesday
afternoon and evening next, May the
3d. The mere announcement of the
menu is guarantee of crowded
tables from start to finish. Read it
and if it does not sharpen your appe-
tite the price of your ticket will be on
the editor. Here it is:
Stcwed Chicken
Waffles Maryland Biscuits
Maple Syrup, Honey,
Sliced Ham
Pickles Jelly
Strawberries With Ice Cream
Sponge Cake
Coffee Tea
The supper will be serve d in the
church paror and in order that all
may be served with waffles without
delay, the tickets will be sold in sec
tions, the first section beginning at
$50 o'clock and the second section at
GEO. Price 65 cents.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-04-30
ATHLETIC MEET
AT SNOW HILL
LAST FRIDAY
Thousands OF Persons In At
tendance To Witness
The Contests.

Friday of last week was indeed a
red letter day for Snow Hill. The old
town put on real city airs and looked
more like Pocomoke City than it has
ever done in its entire history. The
occasion was the holding of the Sew
enth Annual Field Meet for Worces-
ter county and thousands of persons
from the various sections of the
county were present. We gave a
partial description of the gathering
in our last issue, it remains for us to
give the results of the various con-
tests in this number of our publica-
ton. And in giving these results we
are sorry to report that Pocomolle
showed up badly in the finals-taking
the third place, something unusual
for our High School students. How
ever, we cannot all be first all the
time.
In the finals Berlin captured first
place, winning the most points, her
score being 143; Snow Hill was sec
ond, with 121; Pocomoke City third,
with 81.
The result of the days contests
were as follows:
The morning events took place on
the grounds of the High School, and
resulted in lead of 10 points for
Snow Hill. These games were as
follows:
Boys Dodge Ball-Berlin defeated
Pocomoke, Is to T; Berlin defeated
Snow Hill, 16 to 7.
Continued on page 10
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-04-30
BENEFIT PICTURE TWO
NIGHTS FOR FIREMEN
George ArIiss In "The Devil" viii
Be Shown Thursday and Fri
day At The Empire.

"Rogues and Romance" the big
George B. Seitz-Pathe spectacle, to
produce which Mr.. Seitz took his COM
pany of players to Spain, will be
shown at the Empire on Monday.
Dainty and pretty blue-eyed June
Caprice, in the role of. romantic
American girl, is co-starred with
George B. Scitz, as a wideawake,
right there with the punch, adven-
turesome Yankee. Others in the cast
are Marguerite Courtot as a fiery,
Spanish dancing girl, Harry Semells
as a fascinating, bold, serenading
outlaw, and Frank Redman andWill-
lam p. Burt in character parts.
Robert Warwick in can Adventure
in Hearts," will be the second picture
in which Mr.. Warwick has appeared
since his release from the Army of
Occupation in which he served as a
Major. 1t is a special Paramount
production and will be shown on
Tuesday.
A William Fox Picture will be
shown on Wednesday, the title and
star to be announced later.
On Thursday and Friday the inter-
nationally famous play "The Devil" "
will be shown in film version at the
Empire and the proceeds are for the
Eeneft of our local Fire Company.
The noted actor, George Arliss, MAX
ing his screen debut in "The Devil"
takes into his hand the destines of an
artist, model, a banker and his
wife. He has marked these people
for his own kingdom of misery. Out
of their Truth and Goodness he would
create Evil. But, that Truth can, and
does overcome Evil. is one of the
points of interest in this photoplay
triumph.
"The Devil" was one of the sensa-
tions of the speaking stage. 1t had
it's first presentation in Budapest in
1907, and then in Vienna. The fol-
lowing season it invaded the theaters
Of every capital in Europe and Great
ed furore wherever staged. In
America it had two productions-one
starring Mr.. Arliss, and the other Ed
win Stevens.
The admission for this picture will
lie so cents, including war tax. Matt
rec Friday at A P. M. Admission 25
cents.
Another western picture with a
typical western cowboy actor is
scheduled for next Saturday when
Tom Mix will come in his latest pic
ture, entitled "Hands OFF," This is q
William Fox Picture, which is assur-
ance enough that it will not lack fol
thrills and dare devil stunts.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-04-30
POCOMOKE TO
HAVE AMERICAN
LEGION POST
Decision Reached AT Meeting
Held By Ex-Service Men
Wednesday Night

At a meeting Of ex-service men,
held in the office of DR.. A. A. Parker
on Wednesday evening last, it was de-
cided to establish a Post of the
American Legion in Pocomoke City.
This meeting was for the purpose of
temporary organization which was
effected by the election of the follow
ing officers who will serve until per-
manent officers are elected: Post
Commander, j. Robert Lane; Post
Adjutant, Russell Matthews; Post
Treasurer, j. P. Blaine, Jr.; Post His
torian, Godfrey Child.
The post will probably start with
twenty charter members, although it
is hoped that this number will be
greatly increased. All ex-service men
are requested to take an interest in
this matter and get in touch with Mr..
Russell Matthews and arrange to be
present at the next meeting to assist
IN the formation of the permanent
organization.
Mr.. J. Robert Lane has taken great
interest in the formation of post in
this city and it was largely through
his efforts that the temporary organ
ization was brought about.
We commend these young men for
the spirit they have displayed and we
predict that this local post will be
credit to the American Legion.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-04-30
BALTIMORE BUREAU
TO Give STATE SERVICE
Weather Forecaster To Report To
Farmers Daily Through Our
County Agents.

An extension of the daily weather
service, so as to reach farming dis
t,icts, is in near prospect, according
to James H. Spencer, local forecaster.
Such an extension has been under
consideration by the Weather Bureau
fer some years, but owing to lack of
money it has not been put into effect
except in few places, and in those
ty cooperation with county agricul-
tural agents.
The department has now authorized
the local weather station to get in
touch with all county agents of the
State, and wherever requested, eth
ef to telephone or telegraph them
the forecast daily. These agents in
turn will transmit The information to
farmers who telephone them. The
county agent at Salisbury, Wicomico
county, adopted this plan over year
ago and has given splendid service,
according to Mr.. Spencer. One or
two other counties rhis year have also
had the service.
The Maryland Weather Service, in
connection with the Weather Bureau,
said Mr.. Spencer, is also considering
d plan to advise farmers as to best
periods for certain farm work. For
instance, in addition to the usual fore
cast, the message may read: "Con-
ditions favorable for plowing next
two or three days." or "Fine weather
for cutting alfalfa" etc.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-04-30
Attend Demonstration

Mayor E. James Tull, Councilmen
F. w. Veasey and William E. Hall,
Chief of the Fire Department Andrew
Picken and Chief of Police w. A.
Stroud, motored to Cambridge on
friday of last week to witness the
demonstration of the White Motor
Fire Fighting apparatus, which that
town has recently installed. They
were much pleased with the machine
and will consider the purchase of a
similar outfit for Pocomoke when the
town is in position to take the step.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-04-30
Miss Sailie Clogg
Meets With Accident

Miss Sallie Clogg had the misfor-
tune on Saturday last when attempt
ing to descend the steps in the Will
nington station, to catch her heel,
falling several steps, and sustaining
broken wrist as we'll as severe cuts
end bruises. She was Immediately
rushed to a hospital where proper
treatment was rendered so she could
return to her home in this city,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-04-30
Lecture For Junior Aid.

A very forceful lecture was deliv-
cred to large audience Thursday
evening of this week in the Sunday
school room of the M. f. Church by
Pew. Vinal e. Hills. a former pastor
OF the church. His subject "The Chal-
lenge of Manhood" was handled with
rare skill. Proceeds are for the bene-
fit of the Junior Aid of this church.