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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-09-03
The Ocean City
Season Is About To Close

Possibly with the coming Sunday,
and surely with Sunday week, the
great Ocean City season for the war
1921 will come to close. That 1t
has been successful season no one
will deny. The hotels and boarding
houses have all enjoyed a fine bust
less and thousands Of persons efom
all sections have gathered there to be
famed by the breezes of old ocean.
Not only have the visitors from a dis
tance enjoyed this popular resort, bu;
cur own people, those of the Eastern
Shore have found much pleasure in
t'-eir many visits there. With Il Q
coming of the automobile Ocean City
has been giveE a prominent place on
the map of our State and we are sure
it will grow in favor year by year
We will shortly bid the old place
adieu for the 1921 season but we all
hope to live 20 enjoy its delightfil
breezes and the hospitality of its
good citizenship for many, many
years to come.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-09-03
The Keller Fair
Held This Week

The old Keller Fair, the oldest Ag
ricultural Fair On the Eastern Shore
and by far the most popular of them
ali, was held at their grounds near
Keller the past week, beginning on
Tuesday and continuing for four full
Gays. This is really and truly an
agricultural fair and it is probably
the largest attended fair on the
shore, Notwithstanding that it is To-
Gated in country section. Their ex-
h,bits are always of the finest and
their trials of speed are always trot..
ted on the track and not in the sta
bles. In fact Keller Fair is the real
thing when genuine sport is taken in
t. consideration. They have made
many Improvements during the past
years and in addition have greatly
enlarged their plant, so as to take
care of their constantly Increasing
crowds. This year the crowds in at
tendance were even greater than is
generally the case and show worth
While was enjoyed. Many Pocomoke
City persons were present and enjoy
cd the season with our Virginia
friends.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-09-03
Miss Anne Blaine Gives
Kitchen Shower For Bride

On Friday evening, August Goth.
Miss Anne Blaine gave surprise
kitchen shower for Miss Katharine
Stevens, whose marriage to Mr.. En-
land Etcheson took place on Wed
nesday of this week.
The affair which was complete
Surprise to the guest of honor was
informal but a very pleasant one. Al
ter the numerous gifts were present
eG the guests were entertained with
music and delightful refreshments
were Served. Those enjoying the hos
pitality of Miss Blaine We're:
Mrs. Jay B. Cullen, Mrs. John
Clarke, Mrs. Sidney Stevens, Mrs.
John Stevens, Mrs. James Crockett,
Mrs. Farrell Bowen, Mrs. f. Wilfred
Ross, Mrs. Claude Davis. Misses
Katharine Stevens, Rosemary Stew
ems, Marian Stevens. Ruth Branner,
Mildred Clogg, Primrose Ennis, Will
lie Walters. Mabel Davis. Mary Scott
Edna Ashburn, Myrtle Ashbum, Lou
Use Byrd, Rhoda Walters, Nan Lloyd
and guest, Miss Edith Crawford. OF
Pittsburgh, and Miss Annie Merrill
and guest, Miss Pauline Horsey, of
Salisbury.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-09-03
MAYOR And COUNCIL
in ANNUAL SESSION
Three Days Last Week Given To
Matters Of Interest To POGO
moke City Taxpayers.

The Mayor and Council for POGO
hloke City was in session for several
days last week for the purpose of
making changes, transfers etc, in
the taxables of the town. Like all oc-
casions of this character many of our
peopel were before them and much
business was transacted. Some, how
ever, failed to attend and of course
their claims will be too late for cor
sideration this year. Whatever the
esult of that important meeting may
have been, no blame can attach to the
town authorities. They took every
r;ccaution to notify the people and
hy handbills posted all over the town
tic people were given notice that
Ills meeting was to be held These
bills were posted for considerable
time before the meeting was to oc-
cur andif anyone failed. to avail them
selves of the privileges of that i'm
portant session they have no ore to
blame but themselves. The Mayor
and Council went to considerable
trouble to get the notice before the
people and they are to be congratu-
l. ted upon the fact. OF course you
will always find some who overlook
such meetings and after they are
over are ready to criticise the action
Of the authorities. We are not taking
sides with any one nor are finding
fault with any one. We are not hired
by the Mayor and Council to defend
them; We have simply heard that
me persons arc complaining b.
cause the meeting was not given the
proper advertising, and trying to b.
fair to all simply place the authori-
ties in the proper position before our
PEOPLE. Surely in this matter they
did their whole duty and there should
be no censure of them in the premise.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-09-03
MISS KATHARINE
STEVENS WEEDS
Daughter OF MIR. and Mrs. A. H.
Stevens Becomes Bride of Mr..
Erland Ettheson.

One of the prettiest weddings of
the season was solemnized Wednes-
day, August 31st, when Miss Kathar-
ire Stevens of this city was united in
marriage to Mr.. Erland Etchcson, of
'iaithersburg, Md.
The ceremony was performed at
II 30 A. NJ, by the Rev J. W. Lacey
at Hartley Hall, the home of the
bride, in the presence Of a large as
scmblage Of friends and relatives.
The home was decorated with a pro-
fusion of potted plants and cut flow
trs, effectively carrying out the color
scheme of green and yellow. Mrs.
Sidney Stevens played the wedding
arches, and also rendered a musical
program while the guests We're as
sembling. Just before the entrance Of
Inc bridal party Miss Primrose Ennis
sang "At Dawning,"
To the sweet strains of Lohengrin's
welding march, the bride, becoming
IS attifed in dark blue satin combined
with henna crepe, with hat to match,
and carrying q bouquet of orchids
ind lily of valley, entered the room
Nth her father, by WHOM She was
given in marriage. She was preceded
by Miss Anne. Blaine, the maid of
honor, gowned in ecrum georgette
snd carrying bouquet Of white ros-
IS. Little Miss Nan Cullen, daintil.
dressed in white organdy with tiny
RIFLES made a most charming flower
girl The groom was attended by his
brother, Mr.. Ralph Etcheson as best
man.
At the conclusion of the ceremony
I. wedding breakfast was served to the
friday party and invited guests which
umbered about seventy-fve. Eight
/ the brides most intimate friends
served. These were Mrs. Sidney Ste
ems, Mrs. John Stevens, Misses Nan
Lloyd, Rhoda Walters, Ruth Branner,
Mabel Davis Marian Stevens and
Rosemary Stevens. They were be-
tcmingly attired in dresses of green
ard white organdy.
Immediately after the breakfast
MIR. and Mrs Etcheson left by auto
mobile for q wedding trip north and
pon their return will reside at
Gaithersburg, where the groom is en-
gagged in business.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and
y RS. A. Hartley Stevens, of this city,
and a popular member of the young
CT set.
The groom is the son of DR.. and
Mrs. Etcheson, of Gaithersburg, Md.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-09-03
TOWN AUTHORITIES
IMPROVE FOURTH ST.
Work Started At Passenger Station
And Will Be Continued To
Linden Avenue.

Fourth Street, one of the most
popular streets of our town, and
surely one of the most used thor
oYghfares in the city has at last
come under the notice of our city
fathers. For years this street has
been badly neglected and many hav4
been the times that we have called
the attention of the authorities to the
fact. We are glad to state, however.
that an effort is now being made to
put the street in excellent condition.
We have moved from the street and
shall not be privileged to enjoy the
Improvement that is being made, but
we are glad that our neighbors are to
BE- so fortunate.
During the past week well graded
street has been built, the foundation
Of which is cinders, and from all ap-
pcarances the improvement has come
t., stay. The improvement was COM
menced at the passenger station of
The N. Y. P. & N. r. R. and has been
completed up to and beyond Market
street, and we understand will be con-
tinued this week to Linden avenue.
We are sure that the residents
along this line are deeply grateful 10
tie town authorities for this i'm
trovement. Fourth street is one of
the most used streets of the town and
at it has been sadly neglected will
not be disputed by anyone who is fa-
miliar with local conditions. The pres
cnt improvement, the foundation of
which is cinders, seems to be of a
permanent character and we are sure
that ultimately Fourth street will
compare favorably with any street in
the town.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-09-03
ReU. Baylor To Preach
At The Baptist Church

On Sunday, September 11th Rev.
w. H. Baylor, D. d., of Baltimore,
orators, will preach in the First Bap-
fist Church of Pocomoke City at Il
y clock A. NJ, and again at the night
services at o'clock.
DR.. Baylor is an orator of unusual
cover and brllliancy, indeed he is one
vf the leading ministers of the Sou
ii orn Baptist Convention, and brings
at this time a special message to the
Raptists of Pocomoke City and vicin-
ity and every Baptist young and old
earnestly invited to be present and
hear this message.
While he comes to the Baptist's as
l. S own denomination, his message is
Grid wide, and every person N Po-
comoke City of any denomination OF
o no church affiliation is cordially
i..vited to come and hear his message
sra enjoy an intellectual feast. de
viii preach at Pitts Creek Church in
tie afternoon at 8 P. M. Members
c Pitts Creek Baptist church please
/; ke notice.
All are welcome.
by order of
PULPIT COMMITTEE.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-09-03
Chautauqua Begins In
Pocomoke Next Tuesday

Pocomol:e City is one of the 81
towns which has the honor of cele-
trating It's 10th anniversary with
Swarthmore Chautauque.
DR.. Paul M. Pearson and DR.. Geo.
II. Turner will be here the evening Of
september 7 to help celebrate. DR..
Pearson will give one Of his talks
which everyone always enjoys.
The best Chautaudua program
VI hich Pocomoke City has experience
c, in its ten years will be given here
from September 6-12. If you haven't
purchased your season ticket, do it at
cnce, you can't afford to miss anyone
Of the numbers.
On the first day you have four
talented young ladies who
will entertain you. We are sure you
will agree they are rightly named
"The Four Artists"
Dr. BoyPs lecture on the "Advan-
t1gcs of Handicap" is a wonderful
|! inspirational lecture illumol by
Wit and humor and enjoyed by all
Who hear him both young and old.
And so on during the week music,
lectures, play, opera and the band
will please all the audiences Buy
your ticket today.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-09-03
WORCESTER SCHOOLS
OPEN MONDAY NEXT
The White Schools Of Our County
Begin Their 1922 Session
On September 5th.

The vacation days are about tc
come to a close so far as Worcester
county is concerned. On Monday next,
September the 5th, the pupils and
t>;.' hers will get down to business
and for the next nine months the edu-
cational wheels of the county will be
II ming at full speed ahead. 1t is
the hope of every one that the year
will be one Of great success. The
great educational interests of our
State are now under new manage
rlent and this management has the
support of all good citizens to the end
that the very best interests of our
State may be conserved. Throughout
The county several changes in teach
ers have been made but the authori-
les are of the opinion that the
clanges will work to the betterment
OF the great educational interests of
the State as a whole. Worcester has
tten fortunate in always having a
fine CORPS of instructors and we be-
l'eve that the list has been greatly
strengthened for the present year.
In our own school here in POGO
Isoke a few changes have been made
H., it is the hope and the belief of all
trat the best interest of the school
las been guarded in the selection
n; Ge. Some who had served faith
fully and well either resigned or
w,re transferred to other positions
md new selections had to be mad
We are sure that the authorities were
wise in their selections and that the
best interests o1 the school were tax
el into consideration when the ap-
kointments were made. Our COM
nunity as a whole seems to be well
pleased with the selections and the
rev school year will begin under most
+; vorable circumstances. We give
below the teachers for the Pocomoke
CITY School for the coming scholastic
year. They are:
Keener w. Eutsler. H. F. Gilbert
c. Harold King, Isabel Veasey, Ida
Relle Wilson, Mildred NAPLES, ANNE
Merrill, Maude A. Graham, Ethel M
DIX, D. s., Grace Ward. D. S., E. l.
Stevenson, C. c., Sadie o. Powell, An
ME Ross, Jennie Bonneville, Ethel E.
t;utsler, Zella Mapp Crockett, Louise
Matthews, Mary f. knight, Pear
Biatten, Violet Cresser, and Pauline
East.
These true and faithful persons
lave the support of our entire CON-
n:unity and teachers and pupils alike
have the best wishes of our peoplS
generally for most successful schol'
attic year.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-09-03
BUY TICKETS EARLY
FOR CHAUTAUQUA
Committee Urges Early Action In
The Matter OF Securing Tickets
For Big Event.

This is a Special Notice to those
who expect to attend the Chautauqua.
Every year there are those who wait
until the last minute to purchase their
season tickets and the committees
have always done their best to ac-
commodate late Corners.
The distribution of tickets is not an
easy task and the committee this
year advises all who expect to buy
season tickets to do so early. The
demand for tickets this year will BE-
larger than ever and all tickets un-
sold by noon on Tuesday, September
the 9th, which is the opening day,
will be returned to the Chautauqua
Association and they will after that
time only sell single admission tick
cts. The saving is yours if you take
Vantage of the opportunity to pur-
chase your tickets early.
Tickets may be obtained from any
member of the committee and also at
the following places: |. H. Merrill
Co.. Matthews & Landlord, w. H.
Clarke G. Co., Lloyd & Blaine, J. T
Snullin, Jr., Pocomoke City National
Fank and the Citizens National Bank,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-09-03
To The Lady Democratic
Voters OF This District

Some of those who are opposing
my candidacy for reelection to the
Maryland House of Delegates, have
circulated a report in other parts of
the county that very few of your sex
will support me in the primary cleo
ton which is to occur on Friday next,
81 ptember the 9th, the purpose Of
urse, being to weaken me with the
v omen voters of the county. l ap-
zeal to you for your assistance. To
be sure, like all men, have my i'm
perfections, but feel that you,
amongst whom | have lived for these
many years, know that | am not the
worst man in the district. ask you
to look over my imperfections, cast
the mantle of charity around my
hortcomings and give me chance to
show the best traits of my character.
And / promise, if elected, never to
violate the confidence you repose in
me. Respectfully,
SAMUEL NJ. CROCKETT.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-09-03
FIRST COLORED FAIR
MEETS WITH SUCCESS
Colored Folks Hold Interesting Meet
On Pocomoke Fair Grounds.
Good Order Prevails.

For the first time in the history OF
oCr town the colored people of this
section held an agricultural fair dur
ing the past week. The meet begar
on Tuesday last and continued for
four days. 1t vas held on the grounds
OF the Pocomoke Fair Association ard
proved a succ ess. Tuesday was al
most blank day, very few Of the
c0lored folks taking much interest ir
the event. Wednesday business bet
tered up little and a fair crowd was
present. Thursday, as is usually the
case with fairs, was the banner day
and many colored folks from all sec
tons of the peninsula were present
to enjoy the events. 1t is estimated
lhSt fully twenty-five hundred per-
81 MS were on the grounds that day
and the large attendance helped to
pull the management through with
their enterprise.
The editor, in his effort to give our
people true account of the doings,
visited the grounds on Thursday, hav-
ing received from the management a
complimentary ticket for the season.
We have no hesitancy in stating that
the affair was a credit to the colored
folks of our community, and they arc
entitled to credit for the success
Which attended their first effort
While we did not witness any of the
racing events we are told that they
we're interesting. We do know, how
ever, that their exhibits were highly
creditable. Especially was this true
Of the agricultural department where
some fine specimens in this line were
displayed. The domestic department
was also we'll filled and this, too, was
n credit to them.
The attractions were innocent and
nlany of them very attractive, and the
best of all was that the best of order
prevailed from start to finish.
Stephen H. Long is president OF
the enterprise and Edward Victor is
the secretary. Both have the respect
Ct our people and it was largely due
t. them that the enterprise met with
the success herewith reported.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-09-03
Empire Theatre Open
TlOo Nights Next Week

On account of Chautauqua coming
t. Pocomoke next week, the Empire
Theatre will be open only two nights
Monday and Saturday.
Monday night there will be spec
.irl feature shown entitled 81 Believe" "
This picture was advertised to be
shown some time ago, but due to de-
lay it did not arrive in~time for pre-
sentation.
Saturday night local screen lovers
will have the pleasure of seeing
Douglas MacLean and Doris May in
May Tully's well known stage pla ;
"Mary's Ankle" This is a rich COM
edy and said to be packed with
laughs.
Patrons of the Empire will note
that the starting time has been
changed from 7.3o to Ills.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-09-03
Princess Anne Man To Wed

Rev. and Mrs. Oliver H. Murphy. Of
Princess Anne, have issued an
nouncements of the approaching mar
rage of their daughter, Miss Harriet
Waters Murphy, to Mr.. William T
Spiva, cashier of the Bank of Somer-
set. The wedding will take place on
September 18th, in st. Andrews
Church in Princess Anne. Miss Muir
l,hy was formerly employed in the of
flee of the Collector of Internal Reve-
nue in Baltimore.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-09-03
POCOMOKE LOSES
SERIES in ninth
After Deafeating CrisfieId Home
Team Loses To Princess Anne
Here Last Monday.

The first game of the Eastern
Shore elimination series for the base
ball championship, was pla,ed at
Crisfield on Saturday afternoon last
and was largely attended. AS is we'll
known the base ball fans of the Eas-
tern and Western Shores had arrang-
ed for a contest between the Freder
lex club. which was the winner of the
Blue Ridge League and the winner
OF the Eastern Shore championship.
To decide the Eastern Shore winners
series of games was arranged be-
tween Crisield, Princess Anne and
Pocomoke and series between Sails
bury, Cambridge and st. Michael's.
The winners of these series to play
the final game for the honor of meet
ing the Blue Ridge winners. Sails
bury and st. Michael's withdrew from
the list, leaving the field open to the
other four teams.
At the game in CrisfieId ON Satur-
Gay, witnessed by at least 1900 peo-
pie Pocomoke eliminated Crisfeld
from the list. the score being 6 to 3.
Those who are familiar with base ball
state that this game was fine ex-
hlbition of the National game. 1t is
said that Pocomoke outpIayed Cris-
ncld on the defensive giving the best
exhibition it has shown this season.
A catch by Shriver on what looked to
be home run from Dittmar's bat
featured, although two catches bv
| avis and stop by Knode were diff
fcult.
At the game with Princess Anne
played on our local diamond on Mon
day afternoon, Princess Anne elimi-
mated Pocomoke by score of ID to
IL. At this game both sides seemed
to have what might be termed "stagc
flight" as four pitchers were used
by each team, all being freely hit
1t was game of chit and run" from
start to finish. as will be noticed by
Tie score. Up until the ninth inning
it looked as though Pocomoke would
win the game as the score at that
time stood IL to 9. With Princess
Anne at the bat in their half of the
ninth, and with two men out and two
on bases, "a long fly was Knocked to
Fruit at centre field, which looked
easy but was muffed. Princess Anne
scored five more runs, in this inning,
thus eliminating Pocomoke.
The game with Princess Anne was
played under protest, due to Princess
Anne playing Sharpley who was not
an eligible player, and at confer
ence of the ball management held at
Salisbury on Tuesday, Pocomoke
made an effort to have the game
counted out, but our boys were over
ruled and The series stood as played,
On Thursday afternoon Cambridge
and Princess Anne played off one of
their games on the Pocomoke dia-
mond. This game had created much
enthusiasm all over the shore and
persons were present from all sections
of the four lower counties. The game
was an interesting one in which Prin-
cess Anne was the winner by score
of to 7.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-09-03
Entertain At Bridge
In Honor OF Guest

Mrs. Chauncey Turney and Miss
Anne Young entertained number of
friends at bridge Friday evening OF
last week in honor OF their guest
Miss Irma Bevans. Of New York,
Those present besides the guests of
honor were Mrs. Harlan Robertson,
Mrs. Emma Stevenson Mrs. Norris
NJ, Young, Mrs. John Clarke, Mrs. J
Paul Young, Mrs. G. f. Powell, Mis-
es Minnie Young, Alice Young, Sadie
Jones, Nettie Barnes, Ella Wilson.
Olive Young of Easton, Pa, Miss
Ruby Kerns and Mrs. Stella KernS
Bailey, of Danville. Va.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-09-03
Choutauqua To Be Held
On High1School Grounds

1t has been rumored that the
Chautauqua this year would be held
elsewhere than at the school grounds.
Such however is not the case and the
report has no foundation whatever.
rhe Chautauqua, beginning Tuesday
Of next week. will be held as in the
list years at the school grounds
which are centrally located and con-
venient to all. 1t consists of an unus-
Tally fine program this season and it
is to be. hoped full attendance will
be in evidence at each session.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-09-03
Returned To Baltimore

Mr.. George H. Dryden and daugli-
ter, Rosamond, who have been visit
ing relatives in Pocomoke City, re.
turned to their home in Baltimore on
Monday last.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-09-03

Miss Nell Dryden, who has been
the guest of her sister, Mrs. A. A
Parker, has returned to her home in
I.ansdown, Pa.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-09-03

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