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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-07-02
ACTIVITIES OF THE
COMMISSIONERS ROOM
Tuesday Last A Busy Day.----Many
Bills Paid And Other Important
Business Transacted

We have an arrangement by which
in the future we will be able to give
our readers the doings of our board
of County Commissioners at each
end everyone of their meetings. We
are sure our patrons will read it with
much interest and We are glad to be
in position to give it to them.
At the meeting in their office in
Snow Hill on Tuesday last the full
Board was present: Messrs. R. N.
Stagg, William B. S. Powell, Joseph
L. Davidson, J. Harry Young and F.
K. Hudson. The minutes of the last
meeting were read and approved.
Ordered by the Board that the
Treasurer pay the following bills:--
C. E. Tyndall and Son, road work,
District a, $2S.60.
Elisha Hastings, road work, Dis
trict 8, $25.42.
Lester F. Adkins. gas and oil, Dis
trict 9, $1O.45.
Lester F. Adkins, tractor parts and
oil, District 8, $56.27.
Elisha Hastings, road work. Dis
trict 9, $500.
w. C. Figgs, road work, District
7, $421O.
Nathaniel j. Pusey, road work, Dis.
trict 7, $500.
Gilbert H. Fooks, bridge work, Dis
trict 6, S4.45.
Joshua Phillips, road work, District
and 8, $44.55.
C. w. Jones. road work, District
Is, $149.60.
w. F. Latchum, road work, Distric
5. $2S.5o.
| w. E. Hall g. Son, road work, Dis
trict 1, $4.00.
/ R. P. Dennis, road work, Distric
9, $1O2.25.
| Standard Oil Co., oil and gas, Dis
! trict 2, $25.00.
S. E. Shockley, road work, Distric
6, 80 cents.
i William c. Hudson, road work, Dis
trict 5, $53.56.
| r. S. Wilkerson, road work, Dis
! Continued on page 10
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-07-02
Interest Increasing In
Eastern Star Order

Crescent Chapter, No. U. D., Order
ofEastern Star, held it's regular meet
ing Monday night, June 9th, in the
Masonic Lodge rooms.
Quite a large percentage of the
members and officers were present
and several new members were ini-
tiated into the order.
Refreshments consisting of ici
cream with whipped cream and wat
ers were served directly following
the session.
After the next regular meeting
July 1tth, no more will be held unit
September when the order is expect
ed to reopen with increased enthu
siasm and interest
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-07-02
'POCOMOKE BOYS CLUB
MET HERE SATURDAY
First Summer Meeting Held In POGO
moke City National Bank
Other Clubs Meet.

The Pocomoke Boys Club held its
first summer meeting in the Farmers
room at the Pocomoke City National
Bank on Saturday afternoon. This
meeting was well attended by boys
club members of Pocomoke vicinity
especially those interested in pure
hred pig work.
"A branch of the Maryland State
Library Association is in charge of
this club and books of interest to boys
were distributed to it's members.
Plans for the holding of the pure
bred pig club show at the Pocomoke
Fair were discussed and arrange
ments made preliminary to holding
this show.
Walter Bromley president of the
club, told the boys of the Tri-State
Camp, to which he had been appoint
ed a delegate. His talk was interest
ing and gave an idea of the wonderful
plCSIGoo CluU WU1h IDS iIiduC III
Maryland, Virginia and West Vir-
Fnia.
The st. Martins and Whaleyville
clubs held their first summer meeting
On Monday. The st. Martins club
gathered at the home of Mr.. Holden,
where several hours were spent very
proftably discussing club activities.
The Whaleyville Boys and Girls
Club met at the home of Mr.. M. Dale
at Whaleyville and were very nicely
entertained. After the regular pro-
gram, consisting of music, songs and
recitations, the boys were taken by
the County Agent to judge some pure
bred hogs belonging to William Dale,
cne of the club members, and the
girls were instructed by the Home
Demonstration Agent in the funda-
mentals of sewing.
Ice cream and cake was then serv-
&c to the club, after which games
were played on the lawn.
These meetings will be conducted
once a month during the summer at
the homes of different club members.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-07-02
HOME TEAM WINS
In FAST GAME
Defeats Cape Charles Crack Nine
Here Wednesday By A Score
OF 6 To S.

The Pocomoke Baseball team founc
itself on Wednesday of this week
when it turned on the strong Cape
Charles club which had defeated it by
lop-sided score only few days be.
fore, and aided by Nesbits mastery
work in the box and brilliant playing
by the entire team, conquered its op-
ponents by ninth-inning rally which
sent the fans home happy.
Nesbit really won his own game
when he sent Snyder home in the
ninth, who had previously doubled to
right, by screaming two base swat
over the centre fielder's head.
= The game started auspiciously for
the home team when in the first in
ing with two down and Henderson at
the bat. Knode drew a wild throw
past third from the Virginia catch
er, which scored not only Knode but
Schickler who was on second.
Albaugh, however, who started
pitching for Pocomoke, showed the eff
fects of bad finger on his throwing
hand in the third inning, when the
lusty sluggers from Cape Charles got
to his delivery for four consecutive
hits, which aided by an error in CEN
ter field, netted the visitors runs
and gave them the long end of 5
to score. Manager Walters sent
Nesbit to the mound in the fourth
and this portly box-artist held the Wis
itors in the hollow of his hand for the
the remainder of the contest. He al
lowed only two hits and struck out
13 men. Pocomoke crept up on the
Virginians one run at a time, Knode
scoring his second run of the game
in the third inning and making the
score to 3, and Boston electrifying
the crowd by pasting one of Ame's
curves over the left field fence for the
circuit in the fourth. and Gallagher
scoring in the fifth on a sacrifice af-
ter he had made three bases on what
was probably the longest hit of the
season to deep right center. This
made the score five all, where it stay
ed until the home teams ninth in
ming garrison finish which has al
ready been described.
The feature of the game, outside OF
Nesbit's working the box, was Gal
lagher's all-round work at short, and
Knode's spectacular one-handed catch
of liner over third in the fifth in
ming. Boston caught Nesbit in good
style, and all of Pocomoke's new men
showed up well.
| Score by innings:
r H F
POGO. 2011 / 600 1-6 7
c. 'Chas. 1O4 5000 20 0-5 6
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-07-02
BALTIC. SHOREMEN
VISIT PENINSULA
Eastern Shore Society Members
Make Tour Of The Peninsula.
Royalty Entertained.

Pocomoke City was glad to have
the Eastern Shore tourists with her
on Saturday afternoon last, even
though their stay in our midst was OF
short duration. About thirty-five
members of the Eastern Shore Socie-
| ty of Baltimore made an automobile
tour of the Eastern Shore of Mary
land last week, leaving Baltimore on
Friday morning, visiting every coun-
ty seat on the Eastern Shore and ar
irving at Ocean City on Saturday
night, where they registered at The
Hamilton.
They expressed themselves as be-
ing delighted with the entertainment
all along the line and surprised at the
great strides the peninsula has made
ir recent years.
Friday night was spent at Cam
bridge. There was dancing on the
pier of the Oakley Beach Hotel, where
they spent the night. At this point
they were joined by several of the To-
cal citizens who completed the trip
with them.
Stops were made at Mardella
Springs, where the famous mineral
waters were enjoyed; at Salisbury,
Princess Anne, Crisfield, Pocomoke
City and Snow Hill.
Mr.. James E. Ellegood welcomed
the party at Salisbury. On the out
skirts of Princess Anne Joshua w.
Miles, H. Fillmore Landlord and Col.
Henry J. Waters met the tourists and
escorted them to Beckford, the Colon
ial home of Mr.. Lankford, where re-
freshments were served on the beau
tiful lawn by the women of the town.
Mr.. Miles delivered the speech of well
come, Mr.. Lankford gave historical
sketch of Somerset county and DR..
Rowland responded. They also visit
ed Beechwood, another Colonial home
on the suburbs of Princess Anne. 1t
was the home of the late Levin J.
Waters and has been in the Waters
family for four generations.
At Crisield they We're met by DR..
Gordon T. Atkinson, former State
Comptroller, Clarence P. Lankford,
Lorie C. Quinn, Jr., William Wooster,
and w. J. Peyton. A sea food dinner
was served and speeches were made
by DIR. Atkinson and Mr.. Lankford.
Their next stop was at Pocomoke
City. They arrived here during the
busiest hours of the afternoon and as
result but few of our citizens were
able to meet them. However they
were given reception by some of our
people and they expressed them
selves as being much pleased with
our city. Mayor E. James Tull made
speech of welcome which was re-
sponded to by DR.. Clarke. Several OF
our prominent business men were in
the receiving party.
At Snow Hill former Judge Will
lam F. Johnson delivered the welcom-
ing speech. 1t was made on the
Courthouse green and was responded
to by Mr.. Schwatka.
From Snow Hill they went to Ocear
City where they spent Saturday
night, returning to Baltimore on Sun.
day.
All of them were pleased with theil
trip end expressed th'.r intention ot
moking i: again Mli.:n the weather
conditions were moi.a favorable.
1t was a pleasure for the Shore t.
entertain them. Come again, gentle
men.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-07-02
Mrs. Harriet Jones
Dies In NeO York

AS we go to press we learn of the
death of Mrs. Harriet Jones, widow
Of the late Benjamin /. Jones of this
district. Her remains were brought
to this city for interment. Further
notice of her death will be given next
week.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-07-02
r H F.

~ r II F.
POGO. 2O1 900 1-6 7
C. 'Chas. 1O4 100 900 0-5 6 9
Batteries: - Albaugfy- Nesbit and
Boston; Ames and Ames. Umpire
McMichael.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-07-02
Mr.. E. T. Johnston
Editor OF The People

Mr.. E. 7. Johnston, formerly editor
of the Ledger Enterprise of this city,
has accepted the position as editor OF
The People, published at Snow Hill,
and this week entered upon his new
duties.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-04
O

Sealed bids and proposals will be re-
ceived on August 18th, 1921, at 1880 P. NJ.
STANDARD Time) by the Council In the
Council Chambers at the City Hall for the
curbing and grading of Lawrence Street
from Amboy Avenue to Kreil Street.
Plans, specifications and proposal sheets
may be examined at the office of Morgan
F. Larson. City Engineer, IFS Smith
Street. Perth Amboy, N. j., any week day
from $3.50 A. NJ. to $500 p. M. Bids must be
made on the proposal form furnished by
the Engineer. enclosed in sealed envelopes
and addressed to the Council of Perth
Amboy, bearing the name and address of
the bidder on the outside.
Each bid must be accompanied by a
certified check in the amount of $500 90
payable to the order Of the City Treas
urer without any conditional endorse
ment or cash in the same amount. The
successful bidder will be required to fur
nish a surety company bond in the full
amount of the contract price. conditioned
for the faithful performance of the work
and indemnifying the City of Perth Am
boy from all proceedings, suits or actions
of any name or description.
The Council reserves the right to reject
any or all bids. II in their opinion, 1t is
to the best interest of the City OF Perth
Amboy SO to do.
Dated, August 3. 1921.
A.. F. MUNOZ,
69s7-9-4-g-11 Street Commission err.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-04
Chief AND RECORDER SAY
LARGER COURT IS NEEDED

Chief of Police Niels J. Tonnesen
and Recorder Harold E. Pickersgill
have expressed themselves emphati-
cally recently on the need for larger
quarters for the police court. The
past week or two have seen excep-
tionally large numbers of cases
brought to the court for settlement
and 1t has become increasingly evil
dent that the present accommoda-
lions are far from adequate.
Several times lately the court
room has been so crowded as to
seriously impede the dispatching OF
the cases. Not only have all seats
been filled, but plaintiffs, defendants
and witnesses have been compelled
to stand up for lengthy periods while
waiting for their complaints to be
heard.
It may be readily seen that when
principals are compelled to elbow,
push and shove their way to the
front of the courtroom when their
cases are called that much extra
time is consumed and inconvenience
is caused.
At times when the DON is over
crowded with foreigners who are
not particular about the strength
of the vegetables they consume, the
air becomes so impure that 1t Is
positively harmful. In this connec-
ton Recorder Pickersgill states that
IL such a congested condition existed
anywhere else in the city the Board
of Health would interfere promptly.
The night sessions have been par
ticularly congested of late. Many
of the more important cases are dis
posed of at the periodic night ses-
sions, and in most instances the
principals are represented by coun-
sci. In addition there are Invariably
several witnesses for each side,
making quite a considerable NUMBER
of persons in each action.
1t is felt by officials of the court
that Immediate action should be
taken to provide comfortable and
adequate space for the accommoda-
ton Of the ever-increasing number
of cases which come to the attention
of the local authorities through the
police court.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-04
PROPOSALS.

Sealed bids and proposals will be re-
ceived on August 18th, 1921, at 1880 p. M.
STANDARD Time) by the Council in the
Council Chambers at the City Hall for the
curbing and grading OF Keene Street
from Amboy Avenue to Pennsylvania
Railroad.
Plans, specifications and proposal sheets
may be examined at the office of Morgan
F. Larson. City Engineer, IT'S Smith
Street, Perth Amboy. N. j., any week day
from $3.50 A. NJ. to 800 p. M. Bids must be
made on the proposal form furnished by
the Engineer, enclosed in sealed envelopes
and addressed to the Council of Perth
Amboy. bearing the name and address of
the bidder on the outside.
Each bid must be accompanied by a
certified check in the amount of $4,000
payable to the order of the City Treas
urer without any conditional endorse
ment or cash in the same amount. The
successful bidder will be required to fur
nish a surety company bond in the full
amount of the contract price. conditioned
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-04

In one of the scene Spike Daw-
son, a character Of the underworld,
who is sent into a house by the ed
itor of a newspaper to get evidence
against the profteers. can't resist
the temptation of helping himself
to the necklace. which has careless
ly been left upon a stand by Mrs.
Standish after she had worn it for
a reception the afternoon before.
The necklace is of a peculiar design,
and Vitagraph had a jeweler make
n of paste for the occasion, but as
the gems must sparkle in a dim light
and throw fire it was found that
nothing but genuine stones would
do.
After considerable negotiations
David Smith, director of the pro-
duction, secured the loan of real
stones for the occasion. In order to
satisfy the owner, Vitagraph was
compelled to put a $4,000 burglary
insurance upon the jewelry. No
harm came to them, however, and
the necklace was returned to h
owner without mishap.
Earle Williams plays the role Of
n author engaged by the editor Of
the daily newspaper to secure evil
dence against a combine of food
merchants who are engaged in prof.
iteering. He evidence against
one, exposing the man in an article
written for the newspaper. The Prof
iteer is sentenced to Jail. Second
on the list is the father Of the girl
the young man hopes to marry. He
balks at exposing the man and warns
him that his safe is about to be
opened. The profiteer takes the
papers to his house that night, but
the editor, determined to get the
story, sends Spike to the merchants
home. 1t is here that Spike sees
the necklace, and the scene in
which ii Is Used takes rlacn
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-04
MISS HUMPHREYS GETS
ESTATE OF KINM0UTH

FREEHOLD, Aug. Miss Viola
r. HUMPHREYS, of Spring Lake, is
virtually the sole beneficiary of the
$4,000 estate of DR.. Hugh Kin
mouth of Asbury Park as a result Of
conclusions filed yesterday by Judge
Lawrence admitting to probate a
will made in April, 1918.
The attempt to probate the will
was contested by two brothers and
two sisters, who charged lack of
capacity, undue influence and fail
ure to comply to statutory require
ments in execution OF the will.
DR.. Kinmouth was past middle
age, his first wife died and his
second wife was granted a divorce.
He was estranged from other MEM
bers of his family. Miss HUMPHREYS
is about thirty years old. She re-
fused to discuss the case.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-04
THEATRES

The Crescent is showing for the
last half of this week a remarkable
collection of motion pictures entitled
the passing of the Oklahoma Out
laws the Denver Post had this to
say of them:
1.-THE Passing of the Oklahoma
Outlaws tells a story of the Doolan-
Dalton gang of highwaymen and
train robbers of Oklahoma, and in
those pictures romance sings once
| again it's marvellous story of adven-
ture, and men stand up to death and
worse than death, for sake of their
code of honor and duty. n the
smiling eyes of a girl"
Mr.. William Tilghman, who for
many years was an officer of the
| West is with the pictures and lee
lures on them at each performance.
The balance of the program is
made up of interesting short sub
jects.
Ditmas Attraction
Commencing with the matinee to-
day the Ditmas is Offering another of
its wonderful double feature bargains
headed by Rex Beach's wonderful
perturbation of his famou novel
THE Silver Horde" This gripping
tale has so many thrills in it that 1t
WOulQ De q nara IHlHS u plCh Jul lIS
high spots in 1t. 1t is portrayed by
a competent cast selected by the au-
thor himself. The other feature is
entitled Girls Don't Gamble" and
we can't just make UP Jul minds If
it Is a warning to the girls to do
Just that, or if the producers are sure
that they do not gamble, In any event
it is a very entertaining feature and
we are sure that you will like it.
Underlined for next week is Lois
Webbers latest production, 1.-TWO
Wise Wives"
Always looking for entertaining
features for their patrons the man.
agement of the Ditmas Theatre an
nounce the engagement of Miss len
evieve Dunn for three days COM
mencing Thursday. Miss Dunn is
known as the sweet singer of sweet
songs. and is said to possess a very
fine soprano voice. Miss Dunn will
offer her song cycle at both the
evening performances only.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-04
PROPOSALS.
so.,sd bids and proposals will be

Sealed bids and proposals will be re-
ceived on August 18th, 1921, at 1880 P. N.
(Standard Time) by the Council In tins
Council Chambers at the City Hall for tbs
curbing and grading of Grove Street from
Amboy Avenue to the pennsylvania Rail-
Plans, specifications and proposal sheets
NAV be examined at the office of Morgan
r.. Larson, City Engineer, IT'S Smith
Street, Perth Amboy N. J.. any week day
from $3.50 A. M. to 500 p. M. Bids must be
made on the proposal form furnished by
the Engineer, enclosed in sealed envelopes
and addressed to the Council of Perth
Amboy, bearing the name and address Of
the bidder on the outside.
Each bid must be accompanied by a
certified check in the amount OF $4,000
PAYABLE to the order of the City Treas
urer without any conditional endorse
ment or cash in the same amount. The
successful bidder will be required to fur
nish a surety company bond in the full
amount of the contract price. conditioned
for the faithful performance of the work
and ~indemnifying the City of Perth Am
boy from all proceedings, suits or actions
of any name or description.
The Council reserves the right to reject
any or all bids, II in their opinion, 1t Is
to the best interest of the City of Perth
Amboy so to do.
Dated. August 8, 1921.
532s-s-4-9-11 Street Commissioned.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-04
Providing Lion Was Dog

BOUND BROOK, Aug. 4.-Bound
Brooks week-old mystery of a prowl-
ing lion that stalked in the night has
been dispelled by the trusty rifle of
an estate superintendent.
The mystery waxed warm Tues
day night when four persons report
ed they were attacked. A posse with
guns and lanterns searched the town
without result. Yesterday a huge
stray mastiff entered the grounds of
an estate and attacked the boy. The
superintendent charged out of the
house and ended the dogs career.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-04
Enjoy All Day Outing

A number of young people enjoyed
an all day truck ride in Keansburg'
Long Branch. Asbury Park and re-
turn, recently. Starting at Q o'clock
in the morning they travelled until
noon, when they ate their lunches in
the woods. The return trip was made
at s O'Clock. Those who went were
the Misses Carrie Dinner. Freida OH
mer, Mildred Poulsen. Caroline Ha-
roskov and Ruth Taylor. Messrs.
Alex Petrough, Robert Boreys, Thor
valid and Christian Boreys and Ed
ward Disregard.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-04


Sealed bids and proposals wln De re
eeiyed on August 18th, 1921. at 7;so r. M.
1standard Time) by the Council In the
Council Chambers at the City Hall for the
cIrbing and grading OF Alpine Street
from Amboy Avenue to PennsylVania
Railroad. - .o,s
plans. specifications and proposal sheets
NAV be examined at the office OF Morgan
F. Larson, City Engineer. 175 smith
Street, Perth Amboy, n. j.. any week DAY
from s:3O A. NJ. to S 800 p. M. Bids must De
made on the proposal. form furnished py
he Engineer. enclosed in sealed envelopes
and addressed to the Council OF Perth
Amboy, bearing the name and address OF
the bidder on the outside.
Each bid must be accompanied py y
certified check in the amount OF s5Os.oo
navable to the order of the City Treas
prer without any conditional endorse
ment or cash in the same amount. The
successful bidder will be required to lur.
nish a surety company bond in the fuii
amount of the contract price. conditioned
for the faithful performance OF the work
and indemnifying the City Of Perth Am
bow from AL proceedings. suits or actions
of any name or description.
The Council reserves the right to reject
any or all bids, IL in their opinion, II IL
TO the best interest of the City OF Perth
Amboy so to do.
Da'eu' A. F. MUNoZ.
saso-s-4-s-11 Street Commissioner.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-04

for the faithful performance OF the work
and indemnifying the City OF fertn An
boy from all proceedings, suits or actions
~ sny name or description.
The Council reserves the right 70 re1ect
any or all bids, IL in their opinion, II Is
to the best interest Of the City OF Perth
Amboy SO to do.
~ A. F. MUNOZ.
9oe-s-A-e-11 Street Commissioner.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-04

Sealed bids and proposals will be re-
ceived on August 18th, 1921, at 1880 P. M.
(Standard Time) by the Council IN the
Council Chambers at the City Hall for the
grading of Barclay Street from Cornell
Street to Groom Street.
Plans, specifications and proposal sheets
may be examined at the office of Morgan
r. Larson. City Engineer. 175 Smith
from $3.50 A. M. to 500 p. NJ. Bids must be
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-04
Pesky
Bed Bugs
P.D.Q O.

Just think, a Csc box Of P. D. Q. (Pesky
Devils Quietus), makes a quart, enough to
kill a million bedbugs, reaches, fleas or
coolies and stops future generations BY
killing the eggs and does not injure the
clothing.
Liquid fire to the bedbugs is whatP. D. @.
IS like, bedbugs stand as good chance as a
SNOWFALL in a Justly famed heat resort. Pat
emit spout free in every package of P. D. @,
to enable you to kill them and their eggs in
the cracks. At your druggist.