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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-04-16
ENTIRE STATE HIT
BY A HEAVY STORM
The Worst Ever Experienced In
The Month Of April. Fruit
And Vegetables Killed.

The second cold wave within a few
weeks visited this section, and in fact
The entire St:te on Sunday night last
1t brought ice, snow and biting winds
and means rpin, it is believed, to tht
fruit crop in this locality and all sec.
tions of the State. This is all that
can be gathered from the various re.
ports that have been made. All early
vegetables, too, that We're exposed tc
the biting blast, it is reported, have
been blighted, and the loss will be
enormous.
The storm was said to have beer
the worst ever experienced in this
section for the time of year. Sunday
morning we enjoyed beautiful wealth,
er almost of the summer kind. just
before nightfall, however, a change
occurred; the wind hauled to the
northwest anG cold rain storm was
experienced. Temperature fell rapid
~ SIhu uuliIlS CIlS IlShC oil hliltiS Vi
weather was on the program-rain
hail, snow, sect, and. then some more
snow, and imagine the surprise of our
people to find the ground covered
with snow on Monday morning to a
depth of about five inches. 1t seems
a little unreasonable, but it's a fact
all the same. Mercury stood early
Monday morning at the 26 mark
In this immediate section great
damage was done. To be sure the
storm of only two weeks previous had
virtually killed all the peaches,
plums and cherries, it is certain now
that what few of these varieties were
left are now entirely gone. Added to
this is the great damage done to the
strawberry crop. This crop was in
full bloom and surely all of the early
varieties are killed. 1t may be that
some of the late varieties are in tact.
This section is great berry section
and the loss to our farmers is one of
the greatest they have ever encoun-
tered and will run high up in the hun
dreds of thousands of dollars, if not
in the millions when the entire Del
Mar-Via peninsula is taken into con-
sideration.
To be sure the farmers are greatly
discouraged by their recent expert
ences. They lay great stress upon
their strawberry crop together with
the fruit crops generally and now
that these are a total loss they have
reason for their Encouragement. And
our business men, too, will feel the
effects of the great storm. Their sales
will be materially lessened by reason
of these two occurrences. But then.
we are not to grumble, the Ruler of
the storm knows best, and it may be
that much good will come of it all.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-04-16
CONCRETE NOW BEING
LAID ON SIXTH STREET
Large Force Of Workmen Expect To
Complete Improvement In A
Few Weeks.

Sixth street now begins to look like
an up-to-datc boulevard. The on
tractor, Mr.. ]. K. Wetter, began Oh
Wednesday last to lay the concrete,
the start beiEg made at the Market
Street end. A large force of work
men are employed and unless all
signs fail the concrete will all be in
place by the middle of the coming
week. The improvement promises to
be one of the most noticeable ever
mad in our town. The street has been
Strengthened and nicely graded, and
from the viewpoint of a layman Mr..
Wetter is giving the State a good
job. One has only to walk up Market
street to Sixth to see some of the
greatest Improvements that have been
made in our town for years. And
still the worl; goes on with that sec
tion of the town destined to be one Of
the prettiest and most up-to-date sec
tions within the corporate limits. You
may look for several other new hous-
es in this section before another
twelve months have passed.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-04-16
ANOTHER ROBBERY
IN POCOMOKE CITY
Store OF W. H. Clarke & Co., En-
tered By Thieves Sunday Night.
Much Jewelry Stolen.
ALSO TOOK BETWEEN
$40. AND $50. In CASH

Thieves are certainly getting In
some good work in Pocomoke CITY
and it is high time that an effort be
made to stop them in their devilish
work.
On Sunday night last the drug
store of w. II. Clarke & Co., was en-
tered and several hundred dollars
worth of goods were stolen. En-
trance was made through a back door
and evidently occurred between mid
tight and day break. This firm deals
largely in jewelry and it seems that
Ii was this class of goods the thieves
were after for they dispossessed this
good firm of large quantity of this
class of merchandise, taking pains to
select the mcst valuable articles and
leaving those of less value.
The proprietors of the store made a
thorough canvass of their stock on
Monday morning, and after taking a
reasonable account of just the arti-
cles they could miss, they estimate
that the robbers got about $70O worth
OF goods, together with about $40 in
cash that had been left in their two
registers. They completely riddled
the Jewelry cases, taking all the
watches the firm had, many of the
best rings and all the other solid gold
Jewelry of every description that
could be found. The loss is quite a
heavy one on the firm and they have
the sympathy of all the good people
of our town.
Acts of this kind have been going
on in this city for some time now and
very little has been said about it. We
think it is high time that some con-
certed action was taken to catch these
outlaws and Lring them to justice.
Much money is spent for detective
work along other lines in which the
property of citizens is not leopard
ized-why not go after the fellow,
who under the cover of night will en-
ter your store or your dwelling and
rob you of your belongings, and take
your life, if needs he, in making his
escape.
To our mind it would not be bad
idea if the town authorities, or the
merchants of the town band together
and raise fund sufficient to secure
detectives and put after these hell
hounds, catch them if possible, bring
them to justice and never lay down
until the heaviest penalty of the law
is visited out to them.
AS long as nothing is done to ap-
prehend them, they will go along in
their work, getting bolder and bolder
all the while. The thing to do is to
catch them, and catch them quickly.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-04-16
THE M. P. CONFERENCE
ADJOURNED MONDAY
Interesting Session. Closed AT First
Church, Newark, N. J. The
List OF Appointments.

The Maryland Annual Conference
of the Methodist Protestant Church
which for nearly a week had been ir
session at Newark, N. j., closed or
Monday night. 1t was one of the
most interesting sessions in it's his
tory and many matters vital to the
church's interest were discussed and
disposed of.
Rev. j. II. Straughn, D. D., the
president read the list of appoint
ments just before the closing hour
Several changes in pastorates were
made and quite a number of them
were Of Importance. The name of
Rev. e. l.. Bunce was again set op-
posite the na''-e of Pocomoke City
Chestertown was selected as the
place for holding the next session
which will begin on the first Wednes-
day in April, 1922. The full list of
appointments follows:
Accomac, Va-W. C. Mumford.
Alexandria, Va.-Robert Browne.
Amelia, Va.-V. A. Miller.
Alnutt Memorial-Louis Randall.
Bethany, Broadway-G. E. Brown
Brooklyn-H. B. Jester.
Calvary-N. C. Clough.
Chesaco Park-H. A. Kester.
Christ Church-E. A. Sexsmith.
East Baltimore-G. A. Ogg.
Eutaw-W. P. Roberts.
Evergreen-F. T. Little.
Hampden-E. d. Stone.
Keene Memorial-A. S. Beane.
Lauraville-H. S. johnson.
Linthicum Heights-B. w. Kindley
Lowe Memorial-W. A. Melvin.
North Baltimore-W. d. Litsinger
Payson Street,. L. Ballard.
South Baltimore-W. F. Wright.
Stare. w. Haddaway.
st. John's-L. F. Warner.
st. Paul's-F. d. Reynolds.
Trinity-R. w. White.
Violetville-W. B. Judefnd.
Waverly-Z. J. Huntington.
West Baltimore. M. Gill.
Wilton Heights-C. S. Day.
Baltimore Circuits. F. Cassen.
Bedford, Pa.-B. A. Bryan.
Belair-C. P. Noling.
Bivalve-L. E. Haddaway.
Continued on Page 9.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-04-16
ANNUAL TRACK AND FIELD
MEET HELD NEXT FRIDAY
All Roads Lead To@Snow Hill That Day Where Meet Will Be
Staged Full Particulars Herewith Set Forth

ladies of the town will provide a lib
cral supply of sandwiches, cakes, pies
home made candy, ice cream and 9th
er good things to eat which may be
found at the Domestic Science rooms
and on the grounds.
Immediately following the parade
the games for girls and boys will be
played on the High School grounds
These games are as follows: Captain
Ball, girls of the various High
Schools. Dodge Ball, girls and boys;
Volley Ball, girls; End Ball, girls.
The last feature of tie mornings pro-
gram will be the Badge Test for
girls which will be held on the High
School grounds.
The Field and Track events will be
held on the grounds of the Primary
school and will begin promptly at 2
o'clock in the afternoon. The events
are as follows: 80 pound class, SO
yard dash; 80 pound class 440 yard
relay; 95 pound class, 60 yard dash;
95 pound class 440 yard relay; 115
pound class, 70 yard dash; 115 pound
class, $50 yard relay; Junior Unlim-
tied Glass 80 yard cash; Senior Un-
limited Class 100 yard dash: Junior
Unlimited Glass, 220 yard dash; Sen
ior Unlimited class, 440 yard dash;
Junior Unlimited class $50 yard re-
lay; Senior Unlimited class $50 yard
run; Senior Unlimited class, 1 mile
relay; 80 pound class, standing broad
jump; 95 pound class, standing hop
step and jump; lis pound class run
ming broad jump; Junior Unlimited
class, running high jump; Senior I'm
limited class, running broad jump;
Senior Unlimited class, running high
jump; Junior Unlimited class pound
shot put; Senior Unlimited class, IL
pound shot put; so pound class, dodge
ball throw for distance; 95 pound
Continued on Page 2.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-04-16
The Presbyterian Ladies
viii Glue A May Supper

The ladies of the Pitts Creek Pres
byterian Church announce that on
Tuesday afternoon and evening, May
The Sd, they will hold "May Sup
per-. The menu will consist of Waf-
fes and Chicken, Maple Syrup and
Honey, Sliced Ham, Tomato Salad,
Maryland Biscuits, Strawberries and
Ice Cream, Sponge Cake, Coffee aad
Tea. The supper will be held in their
church parlor 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
$50. Your patronage will be appre-
ciated and you are assured of the best
service possible.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-04-16
% HARA SAM A
ROUSINC SUCCESS
P. H. S. Students Did Themselves
Proud In Rendition OF The
japanese Operetta.
GIVEN TWO NIGHTS DUE
TO LARGE SALE OF TICKETS

AS had been previously announced
the japanese Operetta 90 Hara San
was given in the Empire Theatre or
Thursday evening by the students OF
the Pocomoke City High School, and
was repeated last evening in order to
accommodate those who failed in Sc
curing seats the night previous. The
entertainment was we'll patronizcd
both evenings. Especially was this
true of Thursday evening when the
house was packed to the doors. Last
evening the house was comfortably
filled although the number present
was not quite as great as it was the
evening before.
20 Hara San" is a catchy operetta
and never fails to please its audienc-
es. This was especially so in POGO
moke City. The cast here was one Of
unusual strength and its rendition
could not have been better. The ar
rangement was perfect in every ap-
pointment ard gave evidence of the
fact that artists in the respective
roles had been at work. At the ris-
ing of the curtain the stage arrange
ment announced that artistic hands
were at the helm, for it was really
scene of much beauty. TIE music,
both instrumental and vocal, was
fine, the solos and choruses being
generously applauded, and the act
ing-well, that could not have been
better. Where all did SO we'll it is not
only hard, but it is unfair, to special
ize. Had VIC time and space, howev-
or, we would ike to take each charac-
ter separately and give them the
writeup they justly deserve. At this
late hour We can simply say that it
was one of the best amateur enter
tainments ever presented in our city
and the students of the P. H. S. have
the thanks Of the community for an
evening of real enjoyment
The members of the faculty who
worked so 'lntiringly for it's success
also come in for a share of the credit
and we are sure they have it both
from the pupils and the community
at large.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-04-16
Junior Home Making
Club OF Merrill School

The Junior Home Making Club of
the Merrill public school, at its last
meeting, held an election of officers,
which resulted in the choice of Miss
Vivian Mariner as president; Miss
Grace Churn as president and
Miss Nora Vanscolina as secretary.
This club has been doing good work
under the supervision of the faithful
and ndefatigable Home Demonstra-
ton Agent, Miss Lucy ]. Walter, who
is now attending a meeting of all the
Home Demonstration Agents of the
State, in Baltimore.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-04-16

The sixth annual Athletic Meet of
Worcester county will be held at
Snow Hill, Friday, April 22d.
This meet, as in former years, is
held under the auspices of the State
and County Boards of Education and
under the direction of the Public
Athletic League of Maryland, DR..
William Burdick, Director By order
of the County Superintendent all
schools Of the county will be closed
for the day, and all teachers, pupils
and patrons are earnestly requested
to attend this demonstration of a
very vital phase of our public educa-
tional work.
The scholastic contests which have
been held for the past two years will
be omitted as it has been deemed wise
on this occasion to concentrate atten-
ton on the physical side of education
solely.
Schools are requested to assemble
on the High School grounds prompt
ly at 8 o'clock in order that pupils
may be assembled for the parade
which will start at $50. Sections OF
the campus will be assigned the sew
cral High Schools of the county and
another section will be set aside for
the one and two teacher schools which
will assemble together. The Board
Of Education has been fortunate in
securing the services Of the Onancock
Concert Band to head the parade and
furnish music for the meet. This is a
fine band of IL pieces and will be a
great feature of the occasion. Teach
crs and pupils will please bring all
the flags, school pennants, banners
and bunting available in order to
lend color and add interest to this
part of the days exercises. Checking
rooms will be found at the High
School building where a. lunch boxes
and surplus wraps may be left. The
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-04-16
Oyster Roast GiUen
As FaretOeU Party

On Saturday evening last a most
enjoyable oyster roast was held in the
large vacant lot in the rear of Mr..
John w. Ennis home on Market
street. The affair was given by MI.
+. D. Young as farewell party to
Mrs. Louis Werliin, of Bala, and Mrs.
Doble-bower of Cynwid, Pa, who
have been guests of Mrs. j. Paul
Young. Quite merry crowd enjoyed
the oysters and "eats" and partici-
pated in the fun of the evening.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-04-16
Visiting In Pennsylvania

Mrs. Benjamin T: Dryden has gone
for an extended visit with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Meyer in
Elizabethtown, Pa.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-27
Now It's Art.

Nine Bonfant. noted for her dancing near
" half century ago in The Black Crook" is
lead in New York at the age Of 10. II you
re old enough to recall the days when The
Back Crook" played in your home town thea
tire you will now laugh at the fuss our best
felix's made over the alleged naughtiness of
that performance 1t marked the introduction
to the theatre patron Of the chorus lady in
tights
How shocking it seemed in those days!
Men lied to their wives about important lodge
meetings and other pressing appointments in
order to view the forbidden entertainment. and
good women allowed ono eye to wander at the
billboard TO view the bold ladies in the bare
knees In truth. people who attended perform
ances OF "The Black Crook" were not consid-
cred respectable. Now We accept the naked
limb OF the stage beauty as necessary to the
full expression of her art Well. it's a great
old world, anyway.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-27

euAs, but nevosthelees ~ believe that - IN
stance sueh g ~. havs beioes ~ n ths cas-
q the Racine coagrega4ion = N evidences thaf
the nsmbers Of that particular church sivs
aoms hesd 70 that commandment, which y not
The Arst and greatest Is like unto It"
The church comes in occasionally for lot
Of criticism which impresses us - being hasI
and Ill considered. It has never been our
thought that the church should engage in hu-
manitarian work to such an extent that IT.
spiritual character and message should Do well
nigh obscured or eclipsed BY the multitude OF
its worldly undertakings however worthy they
might conceivahly be. Nevertheless. We sxpe-
Renee thrill, or something akine to it, when
We behold the actions Of church folk squared
with their creed.
good many people are in Strengthened
circumstances. and large proportion Of them
need Just the sort Of help that the Racine con-
regation proposes to extend Lodges have
their sick committees to visit those who are Ill
anc extend tangible relief II necessary. And
many fratefnal organisations maintain employ
ment agencies and secure work for their Job
lass brethren. 1t oil signifies interest in the
UAOsnSAA~Vus 0Au 40 QuAe0 Al AAu0 WAN Su0
highest Christian teaching
While We have no desire to see parish
houses turned into soup Kitchens, pulpits into
employment bureaus, and affairs into loan
counters, We welcome every indication that
the rank and hle Of the church (not the min
lister only is genuinely interested in the pros
perity and well being Of the chap who occu-
pies the adjoining pew. The value of this Ra-
cine proposal lies in the fact that it witnesses
to a desire on the part Of many to really care
for Others
1t is comparatively easy to preach helpful
ness. and love, and charity. and the church is
| doing a great deal by merely preaching those
things persistently. But 1t does more when II
translates its teaching INTO action. and it com.
mends itself to the multitude without as being
intensely in earnest about religion and its prac-
teal application.
And especially, BY its leaving the mountain,
| for time and getting down into the valleys
does it commend itself to those critics who arr
only too prone to affirm that the church i'm
presses them principally as a sort Of clul
which meets once or more week. says a pray
er. hears a sermon and then adjourns unit
next week, and in the meantime lets the world
take care Of ITSELF
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-27
Bill Should Pass.

Senator L. Y. Sherman Of Illinois yesterday
introduced in congress bill to increase the
salaries Of members Of the cabinet and Of
the latter $500. Sherman holds that these
men can't maintain themselves comfortably on
the pay they receive from the government. His
bill would advance their salaries to ST., 900 and
$4,000. respectfully
The American people don't believe that any
citizen ought to give his time to a position
from which he doesn't receive adequate COM
pensaton. 1t will be recalled that Mr. Nc
Adoo left the cabinet Of President Wilson be-
cause he found that he could not keep his fam
lily on the salary that he was paid. America is
the richest nation in the world. It can well
afford to pay its officials living salaries
BY most people place in the cabinet is
regarded as rich mans job; that the incum-
bent is not attracted by the pay that goes with
the position. What attracts him is the honor
The pay. in most instances, does not meet the
house rent bills of cabinet member In the
cases Of members of congress there are many
who are able to get along on their incomes
| but 1t is likely that the majority of them spend
| every year in family maintenance greatly in
excess Of their salaries.
What man spends is his personal affair
but the American nation should make it pos
sible for the man who wishes to live while in
the public service upon the salary that he re-
ceives and to live in keeping with the dignit,
| of his position. Senator Sherman's bill should
be passed.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-27
The Chap in the Next Pew.

A dispatch from Racine. Wis. states that
y Methodist church in that city has created .
LOAF, fund to provide assistance for parishion-
er& Il strained circumstances. the money be-
Inf Aned without interest
w assume the congregation in question is
compoeed OF we'll to do folk. ~ it Is doubtless
true that the average church is not able to
,loan money to anyone. Indeed. many churches
Ia these days have to resort to strange expe-
dents in order to keep their pastors salary
rad mp. and the current bills settled.
But this idea Of taking an Interest in the
|tsnppfal welfare Of protesting Christians as
|web - ministsring TO their spiritual needs will
|ep6sal to many. and especially to that class
kMhich Is not backward in expressing the opin-
- thst the church sAoaA mix up moro in the
nlrskef III World tssesad q focusing IL
81 - szelussvsay upon the celestial country.
~ church extsts petmarily for spiritual
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-27

In . study Of 500 cases Of peptic
(stomach, gastric or duodental)
ulcer treated at the Battle Creek
Sanitarium DR.. E. L. Eggleston re-
ports In the Journal of the Amesi,
can Medical association that Lom-
Eplete relief and apparent cEfe tat
least no relapse within thee years.
may be reasonably expected in 70
percent of the cases. provided
And this is the secret Of success
in the treatment yf stomach or duo
denial ulcer
Provided the patient remains IN
der treatment for an average period
Of i've weeks.
Nearly thirty percent Of all the
cases Treated remained under treat
ment an average period Of only
three weeks and suffered recur-
renee. There's lesson in these
striking figures for anyone at-
hicted with this particular variety
of socalied "ac;d dyspepsia" or Ia.
digestion.
1t seems to DO Characteristic OF
the peptc ulcer patient to rebel
against the necessary dietic and
other wise restrictions as soon as
he or she il free of the immediate
and more troublesome symptoms
This wilful conduct explains why
so many victims Of ulcer fail Il
continue long enough with treat
ment-and suffer recurrence.
The symptoms Of course, do no
concern us. We need not sugges
symptoms here, goodness knows
Symptoms are something for the
patient to tell his doctor. But M
harm will be done by explaining
that hyperacdity or excessive acid
lity, with burning or boring pain f;
few hours after eating, especial,
hunger pain lrelieved on taking
some food. is never Just dyspep
STA or Indigestion; it may be ulcer
gAllstones. or some other serious
disease, but never just dyspepsia o
indigestion, no matter what all tn