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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-03-05
ENTIRE COUNTRY MOURNS
DEATH OF CHAMP CLARK
Great Democratic Leader And Former Speaker Of House
Dies In Washington Following Attack OF Pleurky

Champ Clarke, Veteran Democratic
Leader and former Speaker of the
House, died in Washington on We'd
nesday afternoon in the seventyfrst
year of his age, and within two days
of his retirement from the House of
Representatives after a service of 26
years spent in the halls of Congress.
Death was due to an attack of pleu-
lisy and complication of diseases
incident to his advanced age. Up to
10 days ago, however, when he de-
seloped a severe cold, Mr.. Clarke had
shared actively in proceedings of the
Hoouse as Democratic leader.
Attendants said that before the
former Speaker fell into coma his
mind was wandering in his delirium
among memories of his long service
in the House and of legislative bat
ties of the past. They had made out,
they said, the words "The question is
on the adoption of the conference re-
port" with which the Speaker brings
to its final conclusion in the House
the fight on any bill.
Immediately after the death of Mr..
Clark was announced the House re-
cessed for 80 minutes. Representa-
tive Rucker Democrat) of Missouri,
who made the announcement, said it
was Mr.. Clark's wish as expressed
through his son, that there be no
interruption of Congress in it's clos
ing days.
Immediately on reconvening after
the Commute recess the Hous
adopted a resolution providing for
the payment to Mrs. Clark of a year,
salary, totalling $4,000.
Tentative arrangements for the fu-
neral provide for services at 1880 a.
m., Saturday in the Chamber of the
House Of Representatives.
Immediately after the services in
the House chamber, special funeral
train will leave for st. Louis, arriv-
ing there about p M, Sunday. The
body of the former Speaker will lie in
state in that city, at place yet to be
designated, until Monday morning
V hen the funeral train will move on
to Bowling Green, Mr.. Clark's home
where final services will be held ard
interment take place.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-03-05

Although Champ Clark was known
as a Missourian, he was born in An
derson, KY, on March 7, 1850. He
vas christened James Beauchamp
Clark, but early in life he reduced
this to Champ Clark. His first work
was as a farm hand, clerk in a gen
eral store, and on a country news
PAPER.
Mr.. Clark's sincerity, friendship for
opponents and adhercnts alike, his
fairness as a presiding officer and his
knowledge of history, his love of
3clean anecdotes and humorous
stories, and his marvelously reten-
tive memory ranked with his attri-
butes of leadership. He welded the
minority into virtual Democratic
unit when he was minority leader,
and after the ousting of Cannon,
which robbed the Spcakership of
many of its powers, he divided with
Majority Leader Underwood the con-
troll of The Democrats in the House
and they formed a great working
team.
Physically he was a giant of man,
standing over 6 feet inches in
height and weighing trife more
than 200 pounds.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-03-05
W. G. HARDING IS
NOW PRESIDENT
Inaugurated As Chief Executive
Yesterday. Simple Exercises
Mark The Change.
THE DAY WAS BLUSTRY
BUT OTHERWISE IDEAL

Warren G. Harding was inaugural
cd President Of the United States at
noon yesterday and the executive de-
parment of our Government passed
from the hands of the Democrats into
the hands of the Republicans.
The ceremony attending this great
event was a tame affair as compared
with years gone by and the scenes
around the National Capital were on
the Sunday order when one takes into
consideration the scenes on Inaugural
ton Day quarter of century ago.
President Harding desired things just
as they were and conservative folks
do not question the wisdom Of his
views on this point.
While a great many people found
their way to Washington the crowd
was nothing as compared with former
occasions of it's character. The his
toric thoroughfare leading from the
Capitol to the White House was not
thTonged as heretofore. Hotel lob
bies and sleeping accommodations
were not at as high a premium. Miss
ing were the long row of temporary
stands at convenient points along the
venue from which thousands viewed
The big parade and cheered the out
going and incoming Presidents. No
ticeable also was the absence of the
il.5a.ttttlc of drums and the flare of
bands, the scores of marching clubs,
political units and military organiza-
tons. 1t was a simple affair that
marked the change that was made.
1t is now President Harding. The
people have willed that it should be
so. Every true American will honor
him as the Chief Executive of the
greatest and best nation on the globe.
Regardless of political differences
they will give him their support and
hope for him and his advisors q
peaceful and prosperous administra-
ton.
All honor to our new President
Warren G. Harding.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-03-05
POCoMoKE CITY, MARYLAND MARCH 5, 1921
GREAT ST. PATRICK'S
DAY ENTERTAINMENT
To Be GiUen By Ladies Aid
Society of M. p. Church.

The Ladies Aid Society of Bethany
Methodist Protestant Church will hold
an entertainment in the Lecture room
Of their church on the evening of st.
Eatrick's Day, March the 17th. A dc-
l-ghtful program overfowing with ir-
ish wit and humor is being prepared
under The direction If Miss MyrDa L
Stevenson and Mrs. William S. u w
en-. Irish songs, jokes, poems aud
I rose SCI, tions will enliven the even
i. g. A I ecia, feature will be / nugc
Irishman', Pie. filled with "Pat
Plums." These plums will sell for 70
cents eacn and are sure to delight +'m
' oungsta,s. Refreshments, cons'ct-
irg of al sorts of pie, milk and CO..
ice, will be served. Silver offering at
he dooos. Everybody invited.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-03-05
POPULAR PLAYERS in
PHOTO-PLAY DRAMA
Charles Ray, Tom Mix And Other
Noted Film Stars Billed At
Empire Next Week

On Monday night a Pathe produc-
ton in seven reels entitled "Lahoma'
will be he attraction at the Empire
Theatre. This picture has an all-sta,
cast and is said TO be one of the best
If the Pathe releases. In addition to
the above picture, episode No. 8 OF
the serial bride 13" will also be
shown.
All laughs and sunshine are prom
isc in "Why Smith Left Home,
I;ry ant Washburn's latest picture,
y hich will be the feature on Tuesday
Eht story was adapted from George
EfoadhHrsts' stage success of the
someAa anne and concerns the escapad-
S X Smith and his pretty bride on
her tempestuous honeymoon.
"While the Devil Laughs" with
Louise Lovely in the leading role, is
the attraction for Wednesday. 1t is
a Drama of suspense and human in
rerest having for its theme the re-
generation of girl forced to become
a thief through circumstances. Epi-
sode No. 8 of the "Lost City" will al
50 be shown in addition to the reg
L ar feature.
Thursday will be drama from the
speaking stage, entitled "The Minis
'"l's Wife's New Bonnet, presented
~ home talent from Girdletree, this
county. The proceeds are for the
benefit of the Girdletree M. F.
Church.
Charles Ray has another of those
country roles which he has made fa-
/, GUS on the screen in "Crooked
Slaight," his new photoplay, pro
duced by Thomas H. Ince, which will
be shown on Friday. 1t is about a
small town youth who goes to city
TO make his fortune, falls, into temp
alton and becomes the accomplice OF
crooks, then returns to the little
country village and makes good with
q vengeance.
A whirlwind star in whirlwind
picture is the promise for the Empire
on Saturday. Tom Mix, the daring
FOX cowboy actor will be the attrac-
ton in "The Texan" Mix is said tc
loosen up a whole bagful of new
stunts in this, his latest picture.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-03-05
A Stranger In Town
On Sunday Afternoon

The steamer Focomoke of the BIC.
Y A. fleet, made a trip to this city
this week, arriving here on Sunday
afternoon. 1t has been sometime since
she was in the river and her appear
ance was good for sore eyes. Her
mission was the delivery of fertilizer
along the river. Some weeks ago she
was withdrawn from her regular
trips and this one was just special
trip to look after the congestion in
the fertilizer trade. We are not sure
Of the fact but it is reported that she
will be placed on the river regularly
in the course Of few weeks. Let us
nope that this prediction is true
one.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-03-05
WILL GIVE HOME
TALENT PLAY HERE
Girdletree Folks To Present ''The
Minister'S Wife's New Bonnet
At Empire On Thursday.

We again call the attention of our
readers to the entertainment that will
be given in the Empire Theatre in this
city on Thursday evening next by the
young people of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church of Girdletree. 1t will be
in the form of a Cantata entitled "The
Minister'S Wife's New Bonnet" The
cantata is in three acts and as we
stated last week abounds in choice
musical selections and is full of hu-
NOR from start to finish. There are
fourteen or moro characters in the
play and many Of the most prominent
ladies and gentlemen of our sister
town are included In the cast. Adver-
tising matter printed at this office
will be distributed on Monday next
and the full cast will appear on the
bills for the benefit of the public.
These good people come to our
town at the solicitation of some OF
our people and We are sure PocomoKe
City will give them royal receptions
Let's everybody be booster for this
entertainment and see to it that ouf
friends are met with a full house.
The price of admission will be 30
cents. Reserved seats are now 81
sale at the store of |. H. Merrill Co.
secure yours at once.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-03-05
SPRING OPENINGS TO
BE HELD NEXT WEEK
Merchants Preparing For An
Influx OF Buyers.

Spring openings featuring read! :
to-wear, dress goods and millinery
are scheduled to take place next We'd
n -sday to Saturday, March 9th to
tn inclusive.
March 18th ushers in the first day
Of Spring. The gloom of winter turns
INTO warming sunlight and the grey
of the sky changes to smiling blue.
feeding the call Of Spring, and the
allure of fine raiment hundreds of
women will attend the openings and
hiossom forth arrayed in their spler-
Gour and ready to Join in the great
Faster parade.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-03-05
WORCESTER COUNTY
FARMERS ORGANIZE
County Farmers Federation Organ
lied At Snow Hill On Tuesday
OF This Week.

A representative meeting of the
farmers Of Worcester county was
called to order in the Court House at
Snow Hill on Tuesday afternoon. As
an outcome Of this meeting, the Wor.
CO ster County Farmers Federation
was organized with the following of
ficers: president, E.E. Mock, of Stock
ton; vice president, Hale Harrison, of
Berlin; secretary, E. l. Oswald, of
Snow Hill; treasurer, F. ]. Dukes, of
Girdletree.
The meeting was largely attended
by farmers from all parts of the coul
ty. DR.. f. B. Bomberger of the
University of Maryland, Extension
Service, explained the purposes of the
organization and outlined in detail
the plans for constitution and by
laws. A constitution and bylaws sim
liar to the ones used in other coun-
ties was adopted by the organization.
DIR. Bomberger in his address pointed
cut the wonderful social and educa-
tional advantages to be obtained thru
an organization of this character. He
very strongly urged that local COM
munities in the county organize COM
munity clubs or community organiza-
tons of some description, so that the
county organization would be able to
function more thoroughly into all of
the rural sections.
The plan of organization calls for
the federation of local farmers or
carnations in the several districts of
the county. The governing body of
this federation consists of a council
of twelve members from each pre-
cinct. The following men were elect
ed to serve on the council: Marion
Merrill, Marvin Merrill, f. C. Shock
ley, Jesse Taylor, David Johnson
William Holloway, DR.. r. P. Collins
Handy Truitt, E. W. McMaster, f. E.
Mock, F. J. Dukes, Hale Harrison, "
A. Brevard.
President E. E. Noock, after taking
his seat, addressed the meeting stat
ing that he as president was willing
and ready to do everything in his
power to make the association a sue
cess and a benefit to the county al
large. He called attention to the fact
that the members should not expect
too much of this association in the
start, but be patient, until the officer,
could line up the work.
Before the meeting adjourned pres
ident Mock was authorized to appoint
three committees, one to outline ;
program of work for the association
one on cooperative purchasing ant
one on the extension of organization
These committees will be named i'm
mediately and meet for the purpose
of lining up their work.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-03-05
One of Gypsy Shooters
Dies In Maryland Pen

Edward Martin, colored, of Somer
set county, who was in the bunch that
shot up the camp of Gypsies across
the river in Somerset county last win
ter, and after trial was sentenced by
the Somerset court to serve long
term in the Maryland Penitentiary,
died in that institution on Saturday
last. His remains were brought to
Somerset on Sunday last and buried
at Tyndals Chapel, near this city.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-03-05
Thursday Evening Dance
Most Enjoyable Affair.

About 75 young people tool. THlt
in the Armory dance given Thursday y
evening of this week by the young
nen of Pocoomoke. Excellent music
Of high order was rendered by an
orchestra. The patronoesses were
Mesdames A. Fl. Stevens, j. Harry
Young, M. l.. Veasey, ]. w. Lacy,
and E. A. Redden. Messrs. Ferral
Bowen and T. A. Ward under whose
direction the dance was given are to
be congratulated upon the success
which attended their efforts in max
ing this one oof the most enjoyable
events of the season.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-03-05
Champ Clark's Life
Told In Chronology

Born March 7, 1850, in An
derson county, Ky.
Attended University of Ken
lucky and graduated from Beth
any College in West Virginia.
Studied law at Cincinnati
Law School.
Moved to Bowling Green,
Mo-, in 1875.
Elected to Congress first
time in 1892.
Elected Speaker of House in
1911.
Defeated for nomination for
Presidency at Baltimore Con-
vention in 1912.
Defeated for Congress in 1929
Died March 2. 1921.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-03-05
Walker-Glenn Wedding.

Mr.. Frank G. Walker, of Mardella
Springs, and Miss Leila M. Glenn, Of
Baltimore, were married in the last
named city on Saturday last. The
groom is a brother of Mr.. Claude IL.
Walker, of this city, and is well
known to most of our people, havin9,
for some time acted as salesman in
he drug store of Lloyd & Blaine. His
many friends here extend heartiest
congratulations.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-03-05
Death of Mrs. A. c. KirWan

News reached here last week of the
dt ath of Mrs. A. C. Kirwan, of How
ard Park, Baltimore. Mrs. Kirwan
died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs Wilbur Mccoy, of Norwood and
l., .'htwood avenues, on Wednesday,
Ft tlruary 23d, and the remains were
Inferred in Loudon Park cemetery on
Fliuay. The deceased was the moth
er Of Mrs. Wilbur Mccoy, who before
i,,r marriage was Miss Anita Kirwan
She has many friends in this city
who sympathize with her in her sac
bereavement.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-03-05
Sunday Services AT
Salem M. E. Church

Services at Salem M. E. Church to-
morrow are expected to be very sat
isfactory character. Glass meeting at
8.45 a. m., Sunday School at 10. Ser
mon by the pastor at IL; Epworth
League at 6.45 p. M; leader, Miss Jo-
sephine Coston. The pastor will
preach the last of the series of Ques-
tionaire sermons based on the an
swers received from laymen to this
question, "What is it in Your Opin-
ion too Lead Christian Life?" This
will be very plain and simple Cos
pei message.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-03-05
The Quinton Ladies' Aid
Extends Vote Of Thanks

At recent meeting of the Quin-
tons Ladies' Aid a unanimous vote of
tt anks was rendered Messrs. James
n Crockett and Frank D. Young for
their services toward the work of in
cooperating Quinton Church and Gem
cte:ry. Also a unanimous vote OF
thanks was given Mr. E. F. Wilson
for his kindly loan.
The next meeting of the Aid will be
held at the home of Mrs. w. G. Lank-
ford, Thursday afternoon, March 31st.
A cordial invitation to all.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-03-05
Return Home After
Several Months Absence

Misses Lilly and Jennie Scott, who
for several months have been out of
town, returned home this week. Miss
Jennie, it will be remembered, under
went an operation at an hospital in
baltimore about two months ago
Her many friends are glad that she is
doing nicely and IS rapidly regainine
her former strength.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-03-05
At Bethany M. P.
Church Tomorrow

9.45 a. M, Sunday School and Mems
Bible. Class; IL a. M, Sacrament OF
Lcrd's Supper. 7.30 p. M, Preaching
ty Rev. J. H. Straughn, D. D., presi-
dent of the Maryland Annual Confer
ence. You are invited to all of These
services.
E. /. BuNCE, Pastor. ,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-03-05
VIII Assist In Making
Income Tax Returns

Internal Revenue Agent, r. Frank
Williams, will be in Pocomoke City,
Nd, on Thursday next, March 10th,
to assist corporations in filing anil
making out their income tax returns
for 1920. If you are interested be
sure to see him.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-03-05

Coming!-"O Hara San!"
Early in April. Watch. .sfor
further particulars.
The Little River news., 1921-10-26
Clerks Will Not Strike.

Chicago, Oct. 23.-The prospective rail strike scheduled for October 30 was limited to approximately one- fourth of the nations railroad em- ployes when officials of the Brother hood of Railway and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express and Station Employees, representing 350,O00 men, voted tonight not to authorize walkout by their members flor the time being"
 This action increased the number of major rail unions which have voted not to strike now to nine, and the number of railroad employees bound by such negative actions to three-fourths of the country's total of approximately 2,OO0,Oe0.
 The matter will be reconsidered after the Labor Board renders it's rules and working conditions de- cision.
 One Left to Vote. Having finally decided to keep their men at work for the time be- ing, at least, despite the over whelming vote cast in favor of strike, leaders of nine of the II standard" rail unions tonight are on the way home to communicate to their fol- lowers the decision not to join the "big five" in the walkout scheduled for October 30.
 The last of the series of meetings of these unions was held tonight when the grand officers of the clerks or ganization rendered their decision. The signalmen are expected to call a meeting of executives within a few days to take strike action, this or ganization being the only one which has not met to discuss the walk out question.
 A strike ballot now is being taken among the 14,O00 organized signal men the ballot being general in terms and simply asking that the of ficials be authorized to take what ac- tion they deem necessary to protect the interest of their men.
The Little River news., 1921-10-26
CHARLES MAKES NEW EF- FORT to REGAIN THRONE
Ex.EmpOrer Lands in Odenburg in An
 Airplane-All Europe Aroused.

Paris, Oct. PA war menace over shadows all South and Central Europe tonight as result of former Emperor Charles appearance in Austria-Hun- gary. The little Entente-Czecho- Slovakia, Rumania and Jugo-Slovagia are reported to be mobolizing to resist the Hapsburg attempt to cap- ture Budapest aa a first step toward reconstituting the old Austro-Hun- garian empire.
 The first incident in a series of dramatic moves which may precipi- late at least part of Europe into another war was the arrival of the former emperor at Odenburg in an airplane. AS he stepped from the machine he was accorded an enthusi- astic reception by the town garrison which evidently had received news of his coming. The soldiers crowded around him and pledged fealty to his cause, addressing him as emperor. ;" Charles is reported to have announc- ed his immediate intention of march ing on Budapest, According to the latest information he will take con- mand of the troops in the Burgenland district, who are loyal to him and with Commandant Ostenburg will be- gin an immediate advance toward the Hungarian capital.
 Attempt May Succeed.
 It Is said that Charles has 5000 infantry and 5000 mounted troops under his command and that when he begins the march his forces will num- Der at least 15,OOO It is not be- lieved that the Huganian govern ment can oppose this force success fully and fears are expressed that a big percentage of the regular army will desert to the former emperor's colors.
The Little River news., 1921-10-26
FREED BY A POLK JURY Exonerated for Killing Brother, Who Attempted to Ambush Him.

Mena, Oct. 21.-Prosecuting Attor- ney George R. Steel and the Polk county Grand Jury investigated the killing of George Latch by his brother, Tib Latch, and exonerated the slayer today.
 The killing occurred at the Latch home, near Hatfield last night, and is believed to have been the result of enmity created when Tib Latch ap- peared before the Grand Jury and gave testimony concerning crimes in which George Latch is said to have been implicated.
 Within few hours after the Grand Jury indicted George Latch, he at- tempted to shoot his brother. from ambush, and was himself killed when shot twice with shotgun. A revolver and a bottle of moonshine liquor were found on the dead mans body. Near by lay 30-30 rifle.
 After shooting his brother. Tib Latch called officers by telephone and surrendered.
The Little River news., 1921-10-26
LCE1 m, Arkansas
FombV News

Fomby. Oct. 22.-(Special.) )-Fomb. school is progressing nicely. 30 pu- pills have been enrolled and others will come as soon as cotton picking, pea nut and potato harvesting are over.
 Supt. L. F. Wheelis and MT. Grant visited Fomby school Tuesday, Octo- Der II. MT, Grant made an interest ing talk to the pupils.
 Miss Norwood was at Fomby Tues day afternoon looking after clut work
 w. M. Ennis was bitten by copper head snake while pulling peanuts Tuesday.
 A brave girl, Myrtle Judd, kills two snakes while pulling up peanuts and continues pulling peanuts.
 Potatoe growers are busy harvesting potatoes this week.
 Services Sunday at eleven by Rev. Ward. Everybody invited. Fon1by club members are to have an old maid sale Wednesday night. Here's your chance, boys. Buy an old maid and you'll get pie free,
 Floyd Graves has puppy about ' n,vnths old that he claims is a won- derful squirrel dog, The dog has been freeing squirrels for about six weeks.
 There is quite a little sickness in the community, chiefly malaria.