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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-09-24
MARYLAND TO STOP
HEAVY FIRE Loss
State Campaign To Reduce Econo-
mic Waste Will Start Oct. l
And Last Ten Days.

All citizens of Maryland are called
on to take part in the Maryland Fire
Prevention Campaign, which starts
October 1 and the purpose of which
is to reduce the heavy economic
waste caused by fires which, in most
cases, could have been prevented.
The annual property damage in
the United States through fires is ap-
proximately $5OO,OOO,OOO, or more
than a million dollars a day. This
huge sum is not paid by the fire insur-
ance companies. 1t is paid by our cit
liens of Maryland and the other
states. The fire insurance companies
simply collect from their policy hold
ers and 'disburse this money to those
who suffer fire losses.
Fire insurance companies do not
make money by underwriting against
less. Their income is derived from
profitable investment of the money
raid in by policyholders and invested
against the time it will have to he
paid out to those policyholders who
suffer fire loss. The citizens OF
Maryland helped pay the losses sus.
tanned by the citizens of San Francis
60 when that city suffered it's great
confagration.
But the greatest loss, the greatest
economic waste, comes not solely
through loss of income suffered by the
workers thrown out of employment
h; fires; through loss Of business sus-
tanned by retailers dependent on the
purchasing power of those employees;
through loss of trade sustained by
firms and individual plants or bust
ness establishments are wiped out.
These are the ones who suffer the
real loss and it is to reduce this loss,
this economic waste, that Governor
Ritchie and Mayor Broening, with
the cooperation of the mayors of
ether cities sent out the call for war
against fire.
B. S. Mace, former president of the
National Railway Fire Prevention
Association, is the chairman of the
state committee. The vice-chairmen
in various parts of the state are:
Bernard J. Wiegand, Annapolis,
Maryland.
Charles H. Reid, Bel Air, Md.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-09-24
WORCESTER DEMOCRAT AND THE ER-ENTERPRISE

VIM. L. Holloway, Berlin, Md.
E. Shaffer, Brunswick, Md.
John w. Matthews, Cambridge, Md.
Richard ]. Earle, Centreville, Nd.
Henry G. Hager, Chesapeake City,
Maryland.
James J. Beck, Chestertown, Md.
VIM. H. Buck, Cockeysville, Md.
F. E.Gardner, Crisfeld, Md.
Charles G. Holzshu, Cumberland,
Maryland.
Ernest G. Cooper, Denton, Md.
Fred H. Leffler, Elkton, Md.
Edward M. Gillett, Ellicott City,
Maryland.
J. R. Charles, fredericksburg, Md.
D. Guy Thomas, Frederick, Md.
G. bud Hooking, Frostburg, Md.
c. Harry Keller, Hagerstown, Md.
John T. Mason, Hancock, Md.
VIM. N. Coale, Havre de Grace.
Maryland.
Charles H. Stanley, Jr, Laurel,
Maryland.
w. B. Bradley, Homecoming, Md.
Turner L. Funkhouser, Mt. Rainer,
Maryland.
H. A. Pitzer, Mt. Savage, Md.
w. r. Offutt, Oakland, Md.
jeremiah Valiant Oxford, Nd.
Eugene S. Maddox, Pocomoke, Nd.
Robert c. Hopkins, Port Deposit,
Maryland.
Hampden P. Dashiell, Princess
Anne, Md.
E. w. Cissel, Rockville, Md.
James T. Morris, st. Michaels, Md.
VIM. NJ. Cooper, Salisbury, Md.
J. Cliff. Mock, Snow Hill, Md.
W. A. Wallace, Takoma Park Md.
Frank l. Wheeler, Towson, Md.
John Barnard, Westernport, Md.
Herbert V. Anders, Westminster,
Maryland.
VIM. H. Miller, Williamsport, Md.
1HtSS 1It tSoioCCu III CuCil lOSoiC.'
by the mayor of each town, a repre-
sentative of the schools of that COM
nunity, a state fire warden, mem
Der of the Maryland Association of
Insurance Agents and a member of
the Federation of Women's Clubs.
The plans of the Fire Fighters call
for
Cooperation of the state superin-
tendent of education with a promis
TO inaugurate in September, as a De-
partment of Civics, a course of fire
prevention study in each of the
grades in the Maryland schools, thus
cbviating the necessity of a campaign
for compulsory teaching before the
next Maryland legislature; agreement
to have the schools cleaned of all
rubbish on Monday, October 10, by
Continued on Page 3
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-09-24

In thousands of homes,
a cline" is drawn at the
breakfast table. Tea or
coffee is served for
grown-ups" and Postum
for children. But some
parents do not discrAnin-
ate. Caffeine and tannin,
the injurious contents OF
coffee and tea, seriously
retard the development of
the delicate nerve tissues
III children.
Consequently, instead
ofrich, satisfying Postum,
children are over stimu-
lateQ by TIE drugs III lea
and coffee; and so may
grow up irritable and
nervous. Any doctor can
tell you that this is a
great evil and should be
corrected.
Although some par
ents feel a certain justifi-
cation for the personal
indulgence in coffee, yet
the harm to them may
be equally serious. 1t
may take a little while
longer for the drugs in
coffee and tea to affect
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-09-24
How's This j.?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine.
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty
five years, and has become known as the
most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on
the Mucous surfaces, expelling the Pol
son from the Blood and healing the dis
eased portions
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Medicine for short time you will see
great Improvement in your general
health Start taking Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine at once and get rid of catarrh. Send
for testimonials. free.
Sold by ell Druggists, 75c.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-09-24
DO vOm discriminate at the dinsng
tabIe-or are you homghfleSs?

an older person, but in
many cases the nervous
system and allied bodily
functions will become
weakened. The surest
way to avoid such pos
sibilities is to quit coffee
entirely and drink Postum
instead. The change per-
mits you to get sound,
restful sleep.
Postum is the WELL
known, meal-time bever-
age. Like thousands of
others you will like it be-
cause, in flavor, it is
much like a high-grade
coffee.
Do away with the dis
tinction at the table.
Serve delicious Postum,
piping hot, to all the fam
lily. One weeks trial and
it is 1ikelythat you'llneve
return to tea and coffee.
Postum comes in two
forms: Instant Postum lin tins)
made instantly in the cup by
the addition of boiling water.
Postum Cereal lin packages OF
larger bulk, for those who pre-
fer to make the drink while the
meal is being prepared) made
by boiling for 20 minutes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-17
DRAMAPRESENTED
AT ST JOSEPH HALL
Members of St. Joseph Parish
Celebrate Anniversary
of st. Patrick.

ST. Patrick's day was formally
celebrated by the members Of Fr.
p. J. CarrolTs parish Wednesday
when a five act drama entitled The
Coming OF Geraldine" was staged in
S.. Joseph's hall on : Hin s.. The
cast of characters included the chill
dren as well as a few Of the grown
people Of the congregation. The
music during the evenings program
was furnished by the st. Joseph's
school orchestra =. Mahau was in
charge OF the various interpretive
dances that were given throughout
the play.
At the conclusion of the perform
ance TT. Carroll gave a short ad-
dress In which he congratulated the
performers on their ability and the
manner in which the play was pre-
scented. He then I'm a few words eX-
planned the meaning of the St. Pat
rick's day celebration and related a
few interesting stories in connection
with St. Parick's life.
The regular Wednesday night
lenten services preceded the enter
tainment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-17
GUILFOYLE HEADS
IRISH FUND DRIVE
Committee Starts Solicitation
of Money for Use in Ire
lands Relief.

David 1. Gunfoyle has been ap-
pointed local chairman for tho
American Association for Relief in
Ireland. The executive committee
working with Mr.. Gunfoyle is COM
posed OF Earl s Dickens. Rev.
James A. Burns. d. d. William cas-.
Miles OBrien, John NJ Cooney.
George OBricn. Rev. John DeGroote.
Rev. Z. J. Carroll. Vim. A. McIn-
emery, Thos. williams.
Az a meeting OF $50 men and
women held Monday night, plans
were laid FOR the raising OF funds
and the work OF receiving subscrip-
lions was started Wednesday. The
movement is entirely Charitable and
all money received will be used in
relieving distress of non-combatants.
This relief work has had TO be made
a matter OF special appeal because
The only channel through which the
Red Cross could work was through
the English Red Cross, and that
organization is said 10 have refused
IFS aid.
Cardinal Gibbons has thrown his
influence into this charity and has
enlisted the cooperation Of leading
men and women In all creeds ard
political faiths. and the movement
is OF national scope.
In addition 10 South Bend and
st. JoJseph county. the counties Of
Stark, Laporte and Marshall are in
Mr.. Guilfoyle's territory.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-17
SIDETRACK ALL FOR
A SNIFF OF LICKER'
But the City Court Trial That
Followed Offered Amuse-
ment for Spectators.

One Of the minor dramas STAGED
In police court on wednesday
morning. but which did not receive
IT'S full share Of attention 40 the
time, owing 20 the Wholesale de-
struction of hooch, which attracted
attendants at the city hall. was the
case or the city against Fred Lutes.
a milk peddier. arraigned on the
twin charges OF assault and bat
terry and provocauon.
Tho hearing is the upshot OF a
QUARREL between the defendant
Lutes. and Bert Olmstead. motor
cycle officer. who lives IN tho vicin-
ity Of Lutes near +. Madison al
Twelfth ~. Lutes is alleged 10 have
stabbed Olmstead With an ice pick
as the elimination OF row between
the two on Feb. IS. The pick is
alleged 10 have sung into Olmstead' g
leg an inch and a half and 70 pre-
cipitated much Chaplin comedy be-
tween the two. when Olmstead
chased Lutes into his home and the
neighborhood was aroused Lutes
reappeared on the scene twice and
each time was chased back home.
4 great deal Of mirth was mani
tested In court when witnesses dc
scribins Lutes' flight said that he
went west" meaning that he ran
in the direction of his home. which
was west OF the battle ground
The charge against Lutes Of as
sault and battery was dropped be-
cause OF insufficient evidence TO bind
him over 70 the grand jury. lie was
declared not guilty of the second
account.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-17
FOREIGN STUDENTS
VISIT BAIT PLANT
Eighth of Series of Tours
Made by Oriental Students
of NOtre Dame.

The eighth OF the series OF indus
trial tours being taken by the for
eiSn students Of Notre Dame uni
versity under the auspices OF the
Chamber Of COme-ce. occurred We'd
nesday afternoon when the students
visited the plant OF the South Bend
Bait company.
The new modsrnly equipped fac
tory OF the company was inspected
whers the South Bend Quality
Tackle, which is popular in fishing
waters. is made over zoo people
are employed at the plant.
The students showed interest in
the manufacture Of the South Bend
reel. which is exported TO countries
all over the world. The local COM
pany boasts OF having the largest
assortment OF bats and bait-manu-
featuring processes In the world.
Each student received a South
Bend Bass OreRo bait as a souvenir
Of the tour.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-17
POLICE CALLED TO
QUELL OUTBREAKS

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his friendly auditors, most OF whom
could not hear him, don't say any
thing. Don't shout at them. You're
making it worse. They'll tire pretty
soon"
The manager assembled the stage
and stood beside Sir Philip and
smiled, so did the speaker. Then
came a lull-
An announcement by the manager
was drowned In a din by a shout:
"Hurrah for De Valera" Sir Philip
seized the next lull. saying: Don't
you men up there know I'm your
friend. I'm here to tell Ireland S
side. too" More Kisses and boos
descended.
Quiet was restored when the re-
Inducements arrived and were sta
toned about the gallery and second
balcony
We're sure giving this audience
its moneys worth. said the last
man evicted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-17
PLYMOUTH.

W. C. Rowe was elected manager
OF the Plymouth Milling and Sales
company Saturday by the board of
directors. Work on the building
commenced Monday. Its completion
Is expected in three months.
The I. o. o. +. entertained about
80 people Friday evening at their
hall.
Marvin Snyder left Monday for
Chicago where he Will take charge
of the sales department OF the r. j.
Reynolds Tobacco company.
Herbert Kelley. of South Bend, is
visiting his mother Mrs. Martha
Kelley
DIR. c. J. Loring of Rochester and
Judge IT. n. Loring of Valparaiso
spent Monday with their brother.
DR. S. G. Loring, who is i'll here
Mrs. Fred Wenzler entertained St
Mary's Guild Monday evening.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-17
WIRE OPERATORS
IN MONTHLY MEET

The South Benz Assembly No. 1913
OF the Association OF Western Union
Employees held their regular month
~ meeting at the Moose club at Elk
hart, Tuesday evening. The meeting
was presided over by Prest II. F..
Unverferth, Of South Bend. About
so members were present from
South Bend, LapOrte, Goshen. Mish-
awake, Elkhart. Indianapolis and
Toledo, O.
After the regular business meet
ing the evening was socially spent
A violin solo by l.. j. Powers. of
South Bend, was enthusiastically re-
ceived. The feature of the evening.
however, was vocal selection rem
dered by Mgr. y. J. Graybiu. of
South Bend. Dancing followed.
with a dainty luncheon served by
the Elkhart members. The next
meeting viii be held at South Bend
in April.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-17
MRS. GEORGE II. COOK.

Mrs. George II. Co0i1 died at her
home, 1920 Middlebury ST, Tuesday
afternoon at 1870 o'clock following
a six weeks illneSs OF complications.
Mrs. Cook was SO years old and
had been a resident OF Elkhart for
30 years. She was born in St. JOS
eph's county Dec. l.. 1859. and was
married TO George II. Cook, Aug 10,
1875. who survives. Besides her hus-
band. she IS survived by two sons.
Floyd and Ira. residing near Osceo-
Ia: three daughter. Mrs. Naudkile.
OF near Elkhart; Mrs. Elsie Eller,
living near Osceola. and Bernice
Cook, living at home. She is sur
vived BY brothers. Adam. George
and Ezra. and one sister, Rosetta
There are is grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on
Friday at 1880 o'clock at the resi-
dence. Rev. Mennaugh officiating.
Burial will be in the Prairie ST. GEM
etery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-17
SIeeplessness
Conquered
The Remarkable Effect Of Wheeler
Nerve NitaliNer After High Glass
Treatments Utterly Failed.

Those nights Of sleepless torture need
not be put up with. now that the nerves
can be quoted safely. Read what Mrs
Stdhl says about her case:
MY case was one of chronic slcepless-
ness 7 suffered from this for more than
ten years. I used all sorts OF treatment.
had medical men I'm Germany and Eng
land prescribe for mo. tried the Kneip
cure with electric baths. also osteOpathy.
but all Of these were unsuccessful in
bringing results. BY q mere coincidence
7 came in touch with WheeleT's Nerve
Nitalixer. I gave 10 o fair trial and
found IL Of great benefit. 70 /ire me
the most valuable thing I'm the wo-ld-
sleep."-MrS Fannie l.. Stahl, 1888 Jef-
ferSon -av., BROOKLYN, Ny.
Ask for Wheeler's Nerve Vitalixer. II
is safe and dOpeless-does not contain
alcohol or narcotics In successful use
for 50 years.
SliO per bottle az drug stores OF BY
prepaid express SAMPLE bottle for ten
cents 70 help pay cost OF mailing. The
J. W Brant Co, Dept. j.. Albion. Mich.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-17
EXISTENCE OF
CONSPIRACY IN
CASE DOUBTFUL

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE)
tached TO this because OF the fact
that 81 was reported that Decker
had such a tattoo mark on his arm
and two weeks ago had induced
Lovett TO have a similar tattoo mark
placed on his left forearm 80 that
II might serve as an identification
mark and aiS in carrying out a plan
20 pass on Lovett's body as that Of
Decker and collect the insurance
which Decker carried. With this
evidence swept away. officers say
they lost what was expected to be
strong link in the chain OF evil
dence pointing 20 a conspiracy.
Arthur Decker. 10 years old,
brother OF Virgil who disappeared
during the inquest without testify
ing. was arrested and brought here
from Elkhart. Ind. When asked IL
he knew his brother Virgil was un-
der arrest and was suspected OF
murder. he replied. Yes. and 1 am
glad OF it."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-17
LEON MACHOWIHA.

Leon Machowiha. 614 Haley St.
died al the Healthwln hospital Tues
day morning at 1880 o'clock after
an illness Of six months with tuber-
culosis.
He Is survived by mis- parents who
i've IN Poland; by a son Stanislaus;
and BY two brothers, Prank and
John. lie was born in Poland April
II. 1892 and was IS years old. He
had lived In South Bend for Is years.
The funeral will be held az the
church OF St. Adalbert Thursday
morning at 8 O'Clock. Burial will
be In st. Joseph cemetery. Rev. j..
Osadnick will officiate
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-17
SCOUTS HEAR LOTUS
DISCUSS NEW PROGRAM

A series OF instructions FOR the
various leaders Of boy scout troops
in South Bend was opened Wednes-
day night at the scout headquarte rs
in the Chamber Of Commerce build
ing, when Raymond LOTUS. scout
executive OF the Logansport, Ind.
council outlined the work to be TAX
en- up in this course and explained
that a new program would be given
the local boys each Wednesday night
for the next six weeks.
He explained the purpose Of the
course was TO keep the leaders Of the
troops schooled in their duties as
we'll as 10 coach those boys who
have been unable TO keep up with
the work so far outlined. G. :. Kin
kaid OF this city will have charge
of the instructions at next week
meeting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-17
SHOW INCREASE IN
NUMBER EMPLOYED
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Johnstown, Pa. and bridgeport.
Conn.
Gotham I'm Increase.
The reports from New York city.
Boston and St. Louis showed an IN
crease in the percentage Of en-
ployed. while figures for Chicago,
Baltimore, Cleveland. Philadelphia.
Los Angeles and PittS5urg gave a
decrease in the number OF workers
able TO maintain a hold on their
jobs.
New England reports showed i'm
provemsnt generally in business and
labor conditions. unemployment and
part time employment being most
prevalent in the textile, shoe, ma
chinery. metal and building trade
industries. The New England textile
mills. however, were said to be re-
covering from the period OF inactiv-
ity.
Reports from New York, New
Jersey and Pennsylvania varied in
accordance with the wide range Of
Industries IN those states. Little de-
mand was reported for unskilled
workers IN New York city, while
PlttSburg reported 22,SOO unem-
ployed.
Indiana Signs Good.
Labor conditions generally in Illi-
nois. Ohio. Indiana, Michigan and
Wisconsin indicated Improvement,
with prospects OF further better
The northwest central district,
composed OF Minnesota. Iowa, Mis-
souri,. Nebraska, Kansas and the
Dakotas. also reported an improve
ment, public works and building &C
tivities giving employment 10 many
OF those discharged in other indus
tries.
About one-third of the mines IN
southeastern Kentucky and Tenne-
see were said to be idle due to the
lack OF business with about 5000
out of work. Memphis reports esti-
mated the unemployed there at l.
600. while little betterment was seen
in conditions IN Alabama and Ten
neSsee.
Industrial depression was shown
TO have continued and perhaps to
have grown worse In the south At
lantic states. Port cities from Bal
tfmore TO Key West reported unem-
ployed.
Prospects for a lettering OF con-
ditions were reported from the
mountain states. although little
change was experienced during Feb
ruaTy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-17
NelU York Central Lines
announce Schedule Change

According TO officials Of the New
York Central railroad train No. 646.
leaving Chicago at $50 o'clock in
the evening. and arriving in South
Bend at 11:05 o'clock. viii be climi-
naed from the schedule temporar-
lily This viii make il necessary for
local travellers 70 leave Chicago al
either 3 o'clock in the evening or at
Ills O'Clock. the time OF either trip
being approximately two hours. An
other train leaves Chicago early in
the morning.
When the spring schedule rs
adopted. the train leaving at $50
o'clock i'm the evening viii again be
scheduled, according to Jerry T.
Hagerty. local passenger agent.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-17
JOHN SCHUMACHER.

John Schanbacher. T4s Blaine av.,
died at his home "Wednesday morn
ing at 7:15 O'Clock after a short III
ness with complications.
He Is survived by widow. Gerald
Inc, daughter. Irene, a brother.
Carl, Of Niles Mich. and by a
brother and sister In Germany. He
was born in Germany. Oct. I. 1868.
and was 50 years old. He had lived
IN South Bend for 20 years. The
funeral arrangements have not been
made.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-17
AIR LORRY VIII
LIFT FOUR TONS

LONDON. March 15.-The COM
mercial world is promised an air
lorry in the near future. It will
be capable of carrying four tons Of
goods at an average speed Of about
70 miles an hour.
The machine is the result of ex-
periments which a new type Of
wing. known as the ~Alula," which
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-17
APPROVE EWING AV.
ASSESSMENT ROLL
Improvement is Step Toward
Connecting Cities by
Boulevard Route.

A step toward connecting South
Bend and Ntishawaka with a new
boulevard on the south OF this city
was taken Wednesday night when
the members OF the board OF public
works finally confirmed the assess
ment roll OF damages and benefits
for the widening OF Ewing Az. from
Prairie av. 10 Ernsberger St The
approving OF the assessment roll for
the improvement OF this street has
been pending for the past two years.
The cost OF The Improvement viii
be S24.515 ana il will affect 5000
property owners. According 10 the
the board, the net damages 70 own
ers OF property will be s24.4lS.7S.
while the net benefits they viii de-
rive will be $I7366.31. The street is
over three miles long.
The plans for the Improvement OF
the street and the possible develop
ment Of il into a boulevard that
would connect the two cities was
originally taken up by the members
Of the city park board over two
years ago. The matter was thor
oughly threshed out by this board
with the property owners at three
or four special hearings but no def
mite action was ever taken.
Forty-Foot Road Bed.
Less than a year ago the works
board got busy on the proposed i'm
provement and since that time they
have had several hearings on the
matter. but it was not until last
night that they were finally able to
confirm the roll
When the improvements are COM
pleted the street will have a width
of so feet. Forty feet Of this will
be used for a road and the remain
der will be taken up with sidewalks
on either side Of the street Work
on the paving OF the street between
Michigan and Miami SITS. has already
begun.
a resolution was adopted ordering
sewer TO be installed on S Chaplin
St from Calvert to Ewing av. A
grade curb and walk on y. Huey st.
from Lincoln Way ". 10 Elwood av.
was ordered to be put in, while a
gravel road from Sample st. TO Olive
st. was also confirmed. The resolu-
ton regarding the pipe sewer on
Emery st. was deferred until next
week.