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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-11-05
SENATOR HARRISON
MAKES FINAL APPEAL
He Asks The People To Go To The
Polls Next Tuesday And Elect
Democratic Ticket.

Senator Harrison has addressed a
letter to the voters of this county
asking them to go to the polls next
Tuesday and vote the entire Demo
cratic ticket. We publish the letter
in full so that our readers may know
Just how the Senator feels about the
matter. 1t follows:
Berlin, Md, Nov. 4, 1921.
To the Citizens cf Worcester County.
Dear Voter:
On November s all patriotic voters
will present themselves at their re-
spective polling places and cast their
ballot for the men whom they desire
to represent them in matters of gov
eminent. Every voter owes it to
themselves and to their community,
county, State and nation to vote for
the men whom they have reason to
believe have at heart the best inter
ests of all the people; men who arc
personally acquainted with the public
officials and business men of the state
ard who have ability and long expert
cree in dealing with important pub
lie questions.
In casting your ballot, l ask your
careful consideration of my past rec
ord as a representative of the whole
people, and beg to remind you of the
many necessary public improvements
that have come to our county directl !
through my personal efforts and in
fluence, which improvements are toe
we'll known and appreciated by the
people to make it necessary to name
them in detail.
The Democratic Ticket is composed
of worthy men. and | urge that you
by your vote on November 9Th, align
yourself with the party under whose
banner has been accomplished every
notable public improvement in the
County and State of which the people
are enjoying the benefit. Please vote
carly.
Very respectfully yours,
ORLANDO HARRISON.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-11-05
A LOOK-IN On NEXT
WEEKS MOVIE PROGRAM
''Last Of The Mohicans" And Sew
eral Other Good Screen Plays At
The Empire Theatre.

The silver screen will come into its
own again next week when program
Of film plays that gives promise of
variety, spice and thrills will be ex'
hibited at the Empire Theatre.
On Monday Elaine Hammerstein
comes in "Poor Dear Margaret Kir-
ty." a Selznick picture and taken
from the novel by Kathleen Norris.
IN excellent cast, including many well
known players, support Miss Ham
merstein. No night showing. Matt
nee at P. M. only.
Ethel Clayton, the charming and
popular Paramount star, will be seel
at the Empire on Tuesday in "a City
Sparrow" her latest photoplay in
which she has the role of an Apache
dancer. Miss Clayton is said to have
in this piiture one of the most sympa-
thetii roles she has ever essayed on
the screen and that it's strength and
az peal is remarkable.
This picture will be shown under
the auspices of the local Order
Ct Eastern Star and the tickets arc
2Sc., including war tax.
James Fenimore Cooper's classic.
"Tne Last of the Mohicans," and
produced in motion pictures by
Maurice Tourneur, is the special at
traction for Wednesday night. "The
Last of the Mohicans" needs no sy :
nopisis. For years it has been read
and re-read, and has been adopted as
q classic by practically every board OF
education in tine country.
Ina Claire, the David Belasco stage
star, will be seen in pictures at the
Empire on Thursday in "Polly with
a Past" The story of Polly and her
rethod of acquisitation of past is ono
that pleased theatre-goe for long
time and brought Ina Claire into
long and sensational prominence.
Agnes Ayres, the ever popular Par
amount Star, comes on Friday night
in her new screen success, "Held by
the Enemy" picture said to be full
Ct comedy, yet with thrills enough to
make it fine picture.
Shirley Mason, one OF the most
popular stars on the screen, closes
the weeks program on Saturday
when she will be seen at the Empire
in a Fox photo play entitled "Evel
Since Eve" This is delightful ro-
r,ance from the pen of Joseph Ernes
Feat, and in it Miss Mason has a role
as dainty as herself. No lover of the
best in screen entertainment shoult
miss it.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-11-05
BASE BALL CLUB FOR
NEXT YEAR FORMED
Business Men Of Pocomoke Form
Permanent Organization For The
Great National Game.

A meeting of those of our town in
terested in base ball was called for
Tuesday night last. The fans met in
the Municipal Building and the meet
Ing was not only largely attended but
much enthusiasm was manifested on
the part Of all present. Of course the
purpose of the meeting was the for
ming of base ball team to play in
the Eastern Shore League the coming
season.
Mr. John w. Ennis was selected
as chairman and during the evening
base ball was discussed from all an
giles. 1t is unnecessary to say that a
club was formed; this was an assured
fact before tne meeting was held. The
club will be known as the Pocomoke
Base Ball Club, Inc, and will be cap
italized at $4,000. AS most all Of
the prominent and substantial bust
ness men of Our town are interested in
the enterprise it is safe to predict for
il a successful career.
The Board of Directors is composed
Of the following gentlemen: John w.
Ennis, President, ex-officio; r. l. Led
mum, Lee M. Ray, w. H. SchoolfielG,
w. H. Walters, ST., James NJ Crock
cit, r. H. Robertson, ]. Harry Young,
Ounce Ashburn, H. C. Mears, r. V.
Gladding
The officers elected for the ensuing
term are: John w. Ennis, President;
Roger w. Lankford, Secretary; ]. c.
Stevenson, Treasurer. The Business
Manager will be selected later
1t is but fair to say that Mr.. Ems
did not seek the position as president,
If fact he declined the honor when it
was first offered him. The meeting,
however, was unanimous in asking
him to take the post and he agreed to
Go so. That he will make good no one
will doubt.
The par value of the stock is $1,000
per share. Many shares have already
been sold and they are still being dis
posed of at very swift rate. Now
let's everybody boost our local base
ball enterprise.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-11-05
Built In Pocomoke City;
Capsized In The Gulf.

A dispatch from Mobile, Alabama,
dated October the 31stN stated that
the three-masted schooner, ]. w.
Somerville, owned by the j. w. Som
elville Company of Gulfport, Miss.
Nas found dismasted and capsized in
the gulf, 40 miles off Dry Tortugas
according to information receive
there on Monday from the revenue
cutter Tallapoosa. The Someville it
will be remembered, was built in this
city a. short while ago by Mr.. E. Jas.
TCK She was handsome vessel and
ore of the largest ever constructed in
this city. Our people will be sorry to
learn of the loss sustained by the
company. The message failed to say
as to whether OF not the captain and
crew perished. We hope not.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-11-05
RED CROSS ROLL
CALL STARTS NOV. II
MIR. Z. E. Covington Named As
Local Chairman For Pocomoke.
Call Ends Nov. "a.

The Red Cross Roll Call Drive for
members will start in this county on
November II and will close November
"a. The popular conception of the
Red Cross has been that of mother
to the soldiers over seas. but the
work of the Red Cross is still as i'm
portant if not as spectacular during
the time of peace as it was during the
time of war
A strong attempt is being made to
secure a county nurse, and the vari-
Gus local chapters in this county have
dcne a tremendous amount of good
already in helping the sick and those
unable to care for themselves. Many
children have been enabled to go to
school by reason of the food and
clothing given them by members of
the Red Cross. The local work is be-
ing carried on efficiently and we'll by
people who have the deepest sympa-
thy and desire to serve their neigh
bors. 1t is hoped thak this year ii
will be an increased number of mem
hers to help this great work which
has done and is still doing such a
tremendous amount of good.
Mr.. John S. Whaley, the County
Chairman announces the following To-
cal chairmen:
Pocomoke City, Mr.. E. E. Coving-
ton.
Berlin, Mrs. Kate D. Purnell.--
Snow Hill, John S. Whaley.
Ocean City, Ralph Dennis.
Girdletree, Mrs. w. S. Townsend.
Stockton. Mrs. John T. Parker.
Newark, Mrs. Marvel S. Lingo.
The local chairmen will each ap-
point assistants enough to cover then
territory and make a house to house
canvas for members.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-11-05
PRINCESS ANNE MAN
KILLED BY CAVE-M
Mr.. Edw. 7. Milligan Meets Death
While Loading A Wagon At
A Sand Pit.

Mr.. Edward T. Milligan who lives
Oh the Gelder Farm on the Manokln
river, near Princess Anne, was in
stantly killed by cave-in in a sand
Fit at about 10 o'clock Wednesday
morning.
Mr.. Milligan was loading sand in :.
wagon and was working in a sand
pit on the farm of Mr.. Robert L. Gus
tbs, near Princess Anne. The side of
the pit where he was working caved
in, burying him almost completely
;ufi breaking his neck. He was work
ing alone and it is not known just
when the accident occurred, but life
was extinct when his body was dis
covered. Mr.. Milligan was born in
Fairmount, Somerset county, and was
Is years of age. He was the son of
the late Edward Milligan, who died
about IL years ago.
A few years ago Mr. Milligan mar
red Miss Jennie Matthews, daughter
Of Mrs. Jennie Matthews of this city,
who with two children survive the un-
fortunate husband and father. Mrs.
Mlligan is well known to our people,
hes large number of warm personal
friends here and she has the SYM
ratl:y of the entire community in thc
trying hours throu h which she has
been called 20 pass.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-11-05
p. H. S. Soccer Team
Defeats SnolU Hill 20

The Pocomoke and Snow Hill Soc
Ger teams played their first champion
ship game. of the season ON Friday,
October 28, at the new base ball park,
Pocomoke winning by a score of 2
to 0.
The playing was very spirited and
cnly the very clever work shown by
the Snow Hill goal keeper kept the
score down, as two penalty kicks
we're taken care of in the highest
style of defensive play.
Thus far, Pocomoke has played in
ell, three games, and in each of which
she gained a victory, the losers being
Crisfield, Berlin and Snow Hill. The
first game, however, with Crisfield
does not count in the championship
series.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-11-05
SCENES AROUND THE
new RIVER BRIDGE
Many Improvements Have Been
Made And Many More
Are Needed.

No one will deny that appearances
lave been greatly improved at the
cpproach to the new bridge at the
foot of Market street, but there are
still others that want to be made be-
fore the section is in the shape that
ii should be. The most needed i'm
provement is a concrete street on both
sides of the river to the wharf, and
we are still hoping that our town au-
thorities and the property owners will
adopt some plan by which this can be
cone. Then again the old office of
the B. C. & A. Company should be
moved away so as to improve condi-
tions. This is an eye-sore and should
be gotten away either by purchase or
other means. These two improve
ments being made will place things in
ship-shape at the bridge approach.
Of course it would not have been
ii mistaken idea to have left at least
portion of the old fountain in it's old
position. This would have acted as
silent policeman and at the same
time added much to the beauty of
things generally. But this has been
discarded, thrown into the junk heap
o. otherwise disposed of and is of
course beyond all question of rein
statement. The thing for us to do is
to accept things as they are and thank
the Lord that they are no worse.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-11-05

The opening Of the new Pocomoke
River Bridge which spans the river at
this place, a partial account of which
was given in our last issue, proved to
lie one of the greatest events that ev-
er occurred in our town. Thousands
Ct persons were in attendance and all
sections of the Eastern Shore were
represented. Every available park
ing space was taken and the streets
were thronged from early morning
until late in the evening. The parade
proved to be an interesting number of
the days program and the oyster
roast was enjoyed by the throng pres
ent. The only catch in the entire af-
fair was that the oysters gave out a
little too soon, but OF course this could
not be helped, as the crowd was much
lcrger than mad been anticipated.
Mr.. John w. Ennis, cashier of the
Pocomoke City National Bank; and
rresident of our Board Of Trade, acted
as master of ceremonies and intro
duced the speakers. Governor Ritch-
lie, former Governor Harrington,
Chairman Mackall, of the State
Re ads Commission, Senator Orlando
Harrison, former State Senator Ben"
iamin r. Gunter of Accomac county,
Va, and Mayor E. James Tull, of our
town, were the speakers. All of the
addresses were short, but all were ap-
rropriate and interesting.
The bridge was decorated with
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-11-05
Former Somerset Man
Recovers From, Illness

Mr.. Harry Hayward, a member of
one of the most prominent Somerset
families and reared at the old Hay
ward homestead, Dublin district near
this city, but who for come time has
been residing in Baltimore, is now re-
covering from illness which necessi-
tated considerable hospital expert
ence. Latest reports are to the effect
that his condition is greatly improved
ana it is thought that he will soon be
in his usual excellent health: He is
well known to many of our people and
sie news of his improvement in
lcalth is a matter of much pleasure
to them.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-11-05
OPENING OF new BRIDGE
WAS A BRILLIANT AFFAIR
Governor Former Governor And Other NotabIes Present
Several Thousand Persons In Town.

handsome evergreens from the Harri-
sun Nurseries at Berlin and present
Ell a most pleasing appearance and
the new structure was a scene of ac-
t!vity all during the day taking care
of the traffic across the black waters
Of the historic river.
While many had passed over the
bridge before it was taken over by the
State the following have the honor of
being the first to pass over it as it
was formally opened: Mr.. and Mrs
John w. Ennis and daughter Miss
Primrose Ennis. Miss Jennie Bennett
Miss Alice Young and State Engi-
reer, T. A. Ward. There were Ills
automobiles passed over the bridge
the first day and 173 horse-drawn We
licles. Following is the address OF
Senator Orlando Harrison:
Mr.. Chairman Your EXcellency
Gov. Richie, Ex-Gov. Harrington
Ladies and Gentlemen:
1t is a great pleasure for me to be
present at this formal opening of this
beautiful structure.
To you, Ex-Governor, is due great
credit and appreciation for your faith
full work on permanent roads and
bridges-laying the foundation for
better transportation for the farmers
Of our State.
To you Governor, is due much credit
for your able council when you were
Continued on Page 8.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-11-05
GIVEN A SURPRISE ON
HER 18TH BIRTHDAY
Mrs. Rounds 7. Payne Given A Sur
prise Celebration On Her 18th
Birthday Anniversary

Congratulations to Mrs. Rounds T.
P; yne, who on Friday, the 21st of the
past month rounded out the 18th
year of her life and in the best OF
he alth and among many of her
friends was privileged to celebrate
that event. The celebration was in
the form of surprise and while it
was of an entirely informal character,
still it proved to be an occasion of
much pleasure to all present. The
celebration occurred at her home on
Market street extended, at which
time number of the friends and
Eeighbors called, extended their con-
CALCULATIONS, enjoyed an evening CT
social intercourse at the close of
which refreshments were served, and
then left for their homes wishing
Mrs. Payne many returns of her
birthday anniversary.
Those in the company were Mr..
and Mrs. A. P. Beauchamp, Mr.. Her
ry Lambertson and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Pilchard and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Bates Pilchard and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. William Lang,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mason and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. J.W. Burton,
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Burton, Mrs.
George Feddeman, Mrs. Elizabeth
pilchard and daughter, E. Grice
Payne and family Mr.. and Mrs. j. H.
Covington and family and Mrs. Archie
Matthews.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-11-05
Giuen HalLowe'en
Party By Friends

A party of young folks gave Johr
Lang, Jr., a surprise Halloween party
On Friday night last. Those present
we're: Misses Belle Hudson, Josephine
Costen, Myrtle Mock, Esther Mellow
ell Elizabeth Venable, Wanda Yea
scy, Julia Blaine, Emily Stevenson
Sidney Tull and Evelyn Byrd, OF
Portsmouth, Va. Masters William
Ycasey, Jas. Ennis, Hillaire Ward
veil, Cecil Gibbons, Malcolm Mat
thews, Colwyn Redden, Duval Sher-
wood, Walter Atkinson and John
Lang, Jr. Varios games were enjoy
Cd by the young folks, after which
refreshments were served.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-11-05
Pocomoke Man Weds
CnsfeLd Girl Sunday

Mr.. Homer L. Hughes, Jr., of this
city and Miss Anna May Howard, of
Crisfeld, were quietly married Sun
day afternoon, October 80, at Hope
well, in Somerset county. Rev. R.
Fl Wilson was the officiating clergy
man.
We understand the young couple
will reside with the groom's parents.
MIR. and Mrs. Homer L. Hughes, of
Second street.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-11-05
Big Movie To Be
ShotDn Here Tuesday

"The City Sparrow" one of the big
gest movie productions of the season,
featuring the popular Ethel Clayton,
will be shown at the Empire Theater
in this city Tuesday evening, Novem-
Der 8. Two performances will be Civ
n, one at 7.15 and one at 8 o'clock.
The proceeds will be turned over to
Crescent Chapter of the Eastern Star
Order of this city. Buy your tickets
in advance. Help good cause and
Zee this famous production.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-11-05
"7he Four Horsemen OF
The Apocalypse" Coming

This world famed picture is coming
to the Empire Theatre with special
orchestra for two days, Wednesday
end Thursday, November 16 and II.
Watch. this paper next week for full
particulars.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-11-05
Virginia Woman to Run
For Governor of State

Mrs. George Custis, of Keller, Va.
has announced her candidary for Gov
ernir of Virginia on an indevendent
Socialist ticket.
She is the first woman on record
ever to aspire to the Gubematorial
honors of the Old Dominion.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-11-05
IA C. A r D

To the Voters of WdRe%er County Ladies and Gentlemen:
feel the Democratic Party of county for
placing the gan candidate for the Maryland
Delegates tried
you faithfully and we'll my record
rant your support of me atWaa enng election.
believe that experiences the last better fits
the coming promise that you again honor
will with your interests and the
best interests of our good county and State.
ticket believing that
it is worthy of your confidence.
especially anxious that my
and appeal the entire ticket this
contest. Respectfully yours
SAMI M CROCKETT.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-11-05
SOME SOCIAL EVENTS
DURING THE PAST WEEK
Delightful Bridge Function Given In
Honor Of Mrs. Elizabeth Tyree
Of Washington.

A very pleasant card party was Civ
en- Monday afternoon by Mrs. John
Stevens at her home on Market street
in honor of her mother, Mrs. Eliza
Lcth Tyree, of Washington, D. c. who
is the guest of Mrs. Stevens. Five
tables of progressive bridge were ar
ranged for the twenty guests present
Another delightful affair occurred
Tuesday afternoon when Mrs. Harlan
Robertson entertained a number OF
her friends at bridge at her home on
Second street. This was given in
fGnor of Miss Anabelle Williams, OF
Salisbury, who is the guest of Mrs
Clarence Robertson.
The Tuesday Evening Bridge
Club was delightfully."- entertained
tbs week by Mrs. James M. Crockett
a. her home on Walnut street. Tai
ly's and favors were suggestive OF
Halloween. Two prizes were present
cd. The club prize was won by Mrs
". Sidney Stevens while the guest
Prize was awarded Mrs. A. A
Parker.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-11-05

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-14
APRIL IA. 1921
SOME SURFACE INDICATION FROM CITY
MANAGER OPPONENTS.

Apparently the opponents Of the commission
manager movement in South Bend afraid the
supporters Of the undertaking viii succeed. and that
every kind OF crookedness will need to be resorted
10 TO head them of. Thus we have it insinuated
that City Clerk BilinsId may try to take 20 long
examining the petitions for the referendum cleo
.on that it will not be possible get them tho
council time TO be acted upon this year Mr.
BninsH will have Just I'VE days under the law, to
Investigate those petitions and no That is
expressly Provided for in See Of the enabling act.
The suggestion. however coming from the oppo-
ston organ. is indicative of the delays, techncaH
ties and subterfuges that politics city
government. are capable of resorting to to thwart
he right OF The people, what they will do to evade
tie law If possible. II Mr. Bnskf, either for
himself as a candidate for mayor. or in bipartisan
league with someone else. undertakes that sort OF
thing he will be welcome the experience The
people have their rights and 1.-The law will suffer
wrong 10 exist without a remedy"
The wiser thing for the politicians do will Le
10 stop quibblng and let the law take its course.
They proving their unhtness have control
of municipal affairs at every move in violation
81 that course. There is a certain Stiffness about
their threats of interference which to any thinking
person is disgusting. This movement looking to the
establishment OF the commission manager system
6f government here is coming the people, and
otter ali it may eventually be learned that the peo
PIE have some rights. and rights that poll
ucians entrenched in office are bound to respect
Anybody who a continuance of the sort
OF thing that is being anticipated by the opposition
organ. calculated 20 hinder referendum vote
the commission manager issue, will of course not
want the commission manager system. They will
want men in office whose chief occupation will be
keep the people from having their rights-and
this need not apply to Mr.. Bilinsk alone if he Is
thinking the opposition credits him, sonic
one else put it into his head whether it be roli-
ticians of the Carson school the city hail. Of
that organs more favored candidate in the Farmers
Trust Bldg.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-14

Stni all in all, 1t is very good message, good.
at least in the fact that the president has spoken
and have glimpse OF his grasp upon the prob
lens before him; not only those above referred o,
but the problems OF budgetry. federal aic IN high
way building dmIly1ng a policy OF retrenchment).
soldiers relief. the merchant marine. aviator.
means Of communication. public welfare, and
iynching The train Of the reactionaTy mind runs
through il all II ism; necessary to bubble with his
words. To the soldiers OF the late his promise
Of generous gratitude" such as will do them
harm through the weakening OF moral hbre."
should be heart-ghtenng and source Of great
hope.
With which before It, the congress may now pro-
coed TO its grind: its oratory, its log-rong, pork
barrel consumption. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.