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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-03-12
Reu. JH. Straughn, DID,,
Fills The M. p. Pulpit

Rev. j. H. Straughn, D. D., presi
Gcnt of the Maryland Annual Confer
eace, made his official visit to this
charge on Sunday last and in the ev'
cning filled the pulpit of the Bethany
Church. He was met by large con-
gYegaton and his sermon was greatly
enjoyed He gave short account of
the church work throughout the dis
trict, showing il to be in excellent
condition, and congratulated the
Bethany Church upon the success it
was attaining under the present pas
tt,Tate.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-03-12
c. o. MeIuin I'LL This Week.

Mr.. Charles o. Melvin, attorney-at-
law of this city, suffered sick spell
on our street Monday morning. He
was taken to his home and physi-
clan summoned and as a result was
housed for several days. His condi-
tion is much improved, we are glad to
report, and at this writing, although
somewhat weak, is able to be on our
sreets and look after his business.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-03-12
p. Fl. S. Students VIII
GiUe Japanese Operetta

The students of the Pocomoke High
School, under the direction of Miss
Ethel Dix, are preparing to give at an
Early date the Japanese operetta 20
Hara San." This charming story in
song promises a treat to lovers Of
good music in both it's solo and chorus
features and we bespeak for it the
hearty support of all who enjoy pret-
ty songs and clever plays.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-03-12
FIELD DAY WILL BE
HELD ON APRIL 22d
Snow Hill Chosen For Ath-
Letic Meet This Year.

Worcester County will have FielG
Day again this year. The date decid-
cd upon is Friday, April 22d, and the
place is Snow HILL Preparations are
already being made for the event and
from what We can learn it will be one
of the greatest Field Days we have
ever experienced. Snow Hill is cen
trally located and by reason of this
fact the number in attendance should
be greater than upon the two former
occasions. But then Snow Hill will
have to go some if she whips the rec
ord made by Berlin last year. @
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-03-12
ACCLDEN7LY SHOT
SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Cokesbury Lad Wounds His
Companion With Pistol

Marion Bundick, youth of near
Cokesbury, Somerset county, was
working on a pistol Sunday afternoon
and the weapon was accidently dis
charged, the bullet entering the left
chin of his comrade, Harold McDan-
iel, another youth of the same neigh
borhood. Young Mcdaniel was taken
to the Salisbury Hospital and at last
accounts was getting along nicely and
expected to be home by the last of the
v eek. Be careful, boys, pistols are
dangerous things.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-03-12
MR.. ALLEN ROBINSON
CLAIMED BY DEATH
Passed Away At His Home On
Market Street On Saturday
Afternoon Last.

1t is with deep regret that we re-
teemed citizens, Mr.. Allen Robin
son, who died on Saturday afternoon
/ last, March the 5th, at the home of
his mother, Mrs. j. D. A. Robinson, at
the corner of Second and Market
streets, ;his city. His extreme illness
was reported in ou1 last issue. and
while all the town was hoping for his
recovery, his passing was not a sur
prise The illness which culmanated
in his death was of only few weeks
duration.
1t is a fact, however, that from his
early childhood days he had never
been strong physically, but with it all,
continually having to care for weak
body, he was bright and jovial ana
found much pleasure in making life
worth While for his friends. Possess
ed as he was of a good, strong mind,
he was a young man of extraordinary
Judgment, and but for the frailties of
the body would have doubtless been
one of the foremost business men of
cur town. Industrious beyond ordi
nary measure, he worked faithfully to
maintain himself and those he loved
and found great pleasure in so doing.
Many times he was found at his post
of duty when others, under the same
circumstances, would have been hous-
cd under a physicians care. For
several years he was magistrate IN
this district and his decisions were
firm and impartial, based always up
on the law and the facts, and few, if
any, of them were ever reversed.
Allan Robinson was a good citizen,
{. true friend and a devoted son. While
he will be missed by all of us the loss
will fall, of course, the heaviest upon
his mother, to whom he had given tn"
most of his life in untiring devotion.
His entire life was spent in this CITY
where he made a host of friends, all
of whom sorrow in his death. He wa
courteous and pleasant under all cir
cumstances. lived Christian life and
in his .,assing we can truly say Il
good young man has left US.
Besides his mother he is survived
by two half sisters, Mrs. William A.
Hoblitzell, of Washington, d. c.; anc
Mrs. Sadie w. White, of Philadel-
pha; and also two half-brothers. Mr..
Woodland r. Coston, of Philadelphia
and Maurice w. Coston, of this city,
all of whom were present when the
end came.
Funeral services were held Monday
afternoon at Bethany M. p. Church,
conducted by his pastor, Rev. E. l..
Bunce. A large number of persons
were present attesting the high es-
TEEN in which the deceased was held.
He was a member of the AT. & Am.
and the remains were laid to rest with
Masonic honors in the M. P. ceme-
terry on Third street.
The family have the sympathy of
our community in their hour of great
bereavement.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-03-12

ket street which several years agD
was transformed into a Furniture
Emporium is displaying one of the
biggest and best assortments of Fur
Eiture to be found anywhere south of
Wilmington. Here are also any mum
hcr of famous makes in upright oi-
. os and players, Edisons and Vi :
tro'a as. This up-to-date store is also
equipped with several sound pro f
bcuths and has q modern record de-
tartment which renders splendid ser
wee. This big house is always rea'y
10 welcome you whether you wish to
Epy or not.
Benz. Givarz Store.
The Benjamin Givarz store on Mar
ket street held its Spring opening en-
v ednesday and Thursday of this
week and attracted the usual throng
of visitors. SHOW windows and inter
ior presented a most attractive Pr
pearance. One window displayed
rovelty voiles in harmonizing shades
of navy and grey, while the other fe2-
tLfed the new shades of Harding blue
now high in favor. Everywhere wefc
the seasons most attractive offerings
in ready -to-wear, and the new spring
ant summer merchandise was lavish
II displayed in all It's beauty. An eff
ficent force of salesladies and sales
men were at their places to meet the
visitors, extend them a welcome, SHOW
them through the store and give ther.
pointers as to up-todate fashions.
This sore is filled from the ground
floor to the roof with the latest wears
for women and misses and has so
grown in favor as to be recognized
as one of the leading places on the
lower peninsula to get correct styles
at correct prices.
hiss r. Belle Wilson's Millinery
Establishment
In the front show windows of Miss
Continued on last Page.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-03-27
NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS. IN WICKENsURG ALIECE
 BOYCOTT BY CITY FIRMS

PHOENIX. March 21 Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Watson. of Wickenburg. today filed suit in the superior court for $500 damages. against the Central Bank of Wickenbdrg. the wIckenDurg Drug Company. and N. C. Sprunger. The Watsons charged that the de- fendants had bOycotted the plaintiff s newspaper. the State Miner. and had destroyed their means of livelihood
 The complaint alleges that Watson established the paper which was pub iished weekly in Wickenburg. at the instance of the defendants and others. It says that a short time later his wife became partner in the business Later, il charges. the defendants en- tered into conspiracy to withdraw their patronage and advertising from the Watson's paper and influenced others to do the same thing.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-03-27
WOMAN WILL PLEAD FOR HUSBAND WHO STOLE TO
 SAVE HER FROM DEATH

TUCSON. March 2l-Mrs J. Alien Battle. young wife of former Dun. can. Ariz.. bank cashier. will go to Washington in the hope of saving her husband from prison. Battle was sentenced today in fecera. court 10 serve six months for emDezziement.
 The wife of Batble expects Co get an audince with President Harding through Carter Glass. former secre- tary of the treasury. and an old friend of her family in Virginia She de Clarcs that her hsuband took SII00 from bank at Clifton, Ariz., while cashier there. to permit her 70 under go an operation which probably saved her life. She says her husband later confessed to the bank officials and paid back what he had ,aSen
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-03-27
ALAS. NO S8.ooo.ooo
FUND FOR ARIZONA

PHOENIN March 22 There is no trath in the press dispatches whica allotted Arizona az s>.oooovo federal aid fund. according to Thomas Mad dock. state engineer Since the an nouncement oi the states being cred tied with that amount the state hisn- way department has received nume-- OBS requests from the various coun- ties and districts for d part of the amount in carrying out road pro grams
 The highway d-par.men, regret ably informs tine applicants that the news is too good to be true said Mr Maddock yesterday There :s no 5S.- O0O.ooo fund available. but on the con trary the entire five-year federal aii program fund amounting to approx imately $3.700.0o0 was available July l. 1920. and practically all is con tracted for between state. county anI city funds
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-03-27
ARIZONA MAKES GOOD START
 IN SALVATION ARMY WORK

Arizona sot away to a flying start in the first of seyen-day campaign in behalf of the Salvation Army. which opened yesterday. Campaign directors in the II counties of the state are confident that Arizona citi- zens will respond most heartily to the appeal for a state budget amounting to S25.4oO.. especially in view of tho great need for extended Salvation Army work in Arizona this year
 The first days drive vas especiai-y gratifying To the county advisory boards. word received at state cam paign headquarters in Phoenix last evening said Conditions in Arizona at this time caused campaign directors some anxiety as to the success of the effort. but results yesterday have giv- en them new confidence and they will renew their efforts today with even greater determination to make the drive a real success
 The support given The Army drive by American Legion members thru out the state has been the source of considerable qualification to the cam paign workers. Tt shows true ap- preciation for the work the Salvation Army did overseas" Major F. NJ Duncan. campaign director. said last night Our work in Arizona is equal ly as worthy hut does not receive the same degree of public comment for the reason that we conduct our efforts in a quiet. unassuming manner"
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-03-27
INSPECTED POWDER Pl ANT ROAD.

Chairman J T. Hart and Member L ( F Adams of the Board of Su- paryisors. Clerk L. F Kucheuhackcr, and County Engineer Sid Smyth. ac, ,ompanird by Prospcctor represen- tatiya went aowu to the Apache Powder plant yesterday the board viewing the construction work Of a two.Eile sc tion of roadway being built by the county engineer
 Da- To the old road ,nrouga the hills being located in what is known as th" danger zone" the road will be closed and the n4w route followed IS laid out by Mr smyth around ,he foothills next to the river.
 While there has been considerable ditchu2 and necessary water protrc- ton. Sir S,nyta advised the board that the construction of the twomile stretch wll be less than }l5oo The grew now 8, work expects 70 have thr new stretch completed by tie .ir-, oi April. and following dragging vll Dc open for traf--
 Cors'ructioa work at the powder plant is going forward rapidly and ! ".ll not br ion2 l; is sa-G. before ac- tual manufacture Of the finished 4y- p'o-.,r nill b- started.
 Many of the warehouses have be n completed, and construction os the power house is being delayed throuyh delay iu structural work, machinery 5aiI2 on the ground and ready to be installed
 The Board contemplates trip to the completed stretch Of the Benson Val! highway in the near future. look. ing over particularly that stretch be tween Benson and the Cochise county line
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-03-27
COUNTY FAIR NAV BE
 HELD IN DOUGLAS iN FAl

DOUGLAS. March 22 Douglas will be the scene of county far next fall. with every city and town in Cochise participating if the plans discuss ,d by the directors of the chamber Of commerce last night are carried out. Although no definite action ~as tax en. Secretary Els Martin was instruc- ted to communicate with C. K Adam son. county agricultural agent. and invite him to meet with the directors to discuss the proposal with them at some future date
 It was pointed out last night that Douglas never has had countrywide fair Willcox. Benson and Cochlse hare sponsored fairs for their re- sDective districts. but an exhibit from the entire county never has been at tempted
 Douglas. the largest ana most mod ern city in the county. is considered the logical pace to hold such an event the directors said they believed would D" conceded
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-03-27
A C. SMITH.
WILL ESTASLISA \
FINE DAIRY FARM

HENSON. March 2l- Many have been the comments oa tLc ueed for q model dairy farm in the vicinity of Benson II has been urged that the
 importance l, would add to san Pedro Vallcg is not inconsiderahle This week it can he announced that such an enterprise. with adequate financial backing is now practically an assur- -d fat.
 Albert uayig. farm e1p,r, Of the oiaricopa Creamery Company, arrived ..u Benson today. and is at present su- periu,end.n@ the planting of II5 acres Q: ibe ground on which the Flowing Wells Ranch and Dairy is located. one a.ile northeast of Benson Sweet cIov- er soud4n grass and sorghum. is b. ma planted
 A, presen, :he dairy oa; there IS producing 7Oo lbs. Q, cream per day. but th" intention is ,o increase tho proGaction to l.ooe lbs. per day ir the course or few months
 Daring the course of an interview. llr DaviG stated that h. has visite,i and inspected the different valleys in Arizona. and has no hestitation in say ing that with proper irrigation. San Pedro Valley will al once become one of the most favorable spots in the en- tire state for dairy farming.
 Mir Davig has met quite a number of Benson people. and his. pleasing address and knowledge of agriculture in Arizona combine to make a com bination that merits the welcome of the residents of Benson and san Pc dro Valley during his stay or when ever he visits this territory.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-03-27
GOVERNOR MUST ACT
ON 9 sillS TODAY

PHOENIX. March 22 Tw~uty-five bill. must be acted upon oy Governrr Thomas F. Campbell before midnight tonight other affairs of state re- agirinc his attention yesterday. the governor failed to find time to go thoroughly into the measures which he will sign or veto today The omri- bus bin is one q. t.,~ 25 on which he has mol vet taken action. although ne has made close study of the much discussed bill The appropriation bi.. and an important educational INl are others that will be given final atten- ton
 With tn" exception Of nam-ng tne immieration commissioner who will b- Percy E Mines. Governor Camp. bell has made no other appointments which will be his to make under new !ycrea;cd boards and commissions.
 Applicants for the industrial com mission cont;uu" to pour into the of flee although t is understood that va caucies will not be inlef until April
 l, is said that as many as p have flied application for ,he commission which pays salary of Si.0"" One of the three commissioners under the law. is a Democrat. and the Demo e-ats have been foremost in filing ap- plications
 T. is understood that onr of n" first acts of th" commission after it IT, ceivrs it's appointment will be to go into the courts 10 hoir the position Many claim that the law is unconsti- tutional. and the constitutionality of he law will be tried out before the commission has the opportunity to set tie any of the claims Of labor acain,t the corporations.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-03-27
TWeNrY.SEVEN NEW LAWS ARE MADE VALID
 BY THE GOVERNOR

PIOENIX March - Governor Thoma, F Campbell today signed e7 bills passed lt the last session Of the legislature. Today was the last day on which the governor could act on the measures After midnight tonight ,hc bills on which hv has taken ao action automatically are killed.
 In signing senate bills Nos >3 ani lci important education measures. the co,error used gold pen whica belonged To Miss Elsie Toles. state superintendent oi public instruction, who worked for tn" passage of both measures while they were pending n the legislature Bill No. Ioi Is known as the county seat bill
 ln signing house i,:ii i5i. author;z ing creation of cooperative market inc associations and corporations. the governor used ap ~r provided by cot ton growers The pcnholdar was stalk Of cotton with 4 great boil Of cotton al the end
 Other bills sigucd tu-ay were
 The general appropriation bill: the omnibus road bill; authorizing cstab- lishmeut of county high schools ill counties Of the fourth class: regulat Ing the real estate business: amend ing the bond act or lal- amending tho maximum rate of interest on cer- tain bonds. amending the civil code pH .possrsso-y rights" regarliug the removal Of dead persons from hospi- ta,s proyiIia@ relief for pua.ic school teachers teaching without reg ula~ certificates dnriu- the second y."r endin" Iane p" 1921: prohibit ing the use oi live birds of animals Tor targets at shooting meets amend inc th. law regarding expenditures of candidates before primary elections: providing licenses for travelling mer- chants etc: amending tae Jaw on court reporters" amending an act providing for the incorporation of the city Of Prescott: amending the law relating to homesteads: requir- ing the closing Of gates and bars cree ted acro-s trails. roads rI.d highways passing over enclosed fields or pas tnres of others and providing penal ties for violation of the law: provI, ing for the protection of stockraise-s and providing for the killing of dogs under certain circumstances: provid- ing for the collection of data on agrf- cultural land in the state anG six small relief bills.
 The governor vetoed the bill for an appropriation for a federal poultry ex- pertinent station at Glendale on the ground that the state university al ready was doing the work that station yould do
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-03-27
STATE NEWSPAPER MEN
 WILL HOLD MEETING

Members of the Arizona Daily News paper Association will meet in Phoe- nix on april llth for the .3rd annuqi convention. X splendid program has been arranged including an address by Governor Thos. F.. Campbell 9th er prominent state officials will also deliver short talks 10 the attending scribes
 It is rumored that the Phoenix pub, fishers are planning many entertain uont features for the visiting publish CTS.
 II. R. Sisk. publisher of the Nogales Herald, is president of the association and Lawrence D. Clafk. editor of the Bisbee Review. is secretary.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-03-27
FIGHTING BOB" sAWN
 ARRESTED AT ASH FORK

PRESCOTT. March r intercepted at Ash Fork this morning oH his flight from local American Legion inv=s- tigatiou O. his credentials. "Fighting Bob Sawn was brought back to Pres colt this afternoon by Deputy Sheriff Patterson. charged with fraudulent use Of q United Stages nary uniform. Sawn was arrested or a warrant sworn out iy Commander W. II Roo erts. who began an investigation of the cas-, Of Sawn the day after his ar rival ia this city. anc last night. at the request of National American Le- rfon headquarters. left Prescott to head ofs and investigate both Sawn and his manager. Wilson. wilson and Sawn at first offered to come back to Prescott. according to Roberts. on condition he did not use tne warran:. Later. however. they are alleged to have refused to come back. whereup- ,on the warrant for Sawn-s arrest was produced and he was committed to the care Of the deputy sheriff. As no warrant has been sworn out for the arres, of Captain Wilson. it is not ex- pec;ed he will return to Prescott an less he does so on his own account
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-03-27
COLD COIN IS AGAIN
IN USE IN COLORADO

DENVER. Colo. March 2I Cod coin. onc- the most popular medium
 u tn, west but now virtually out of u,a. Is crmiug back into i,s ovr again. For the r;rs, time in fiy, years. pay, ine rellers iu Denver banks today wcr. handing out to patrons gold coin.
 When the federal reserve bank was organized instructions were issued 70 bankers to withhold gold from di>t-i- button and all gold coin taken in was ordered sent to the federal reserve banks The result was that gold coins practically passed ou, of circulation
 Through aa order ;ssaed Dy the fed cral reserve bank effective immedi- ately, returns will not be accepted by ;h government banking system. cx- cpr on weight and fiueuess. Coupled with the order is practical removal of the restriction requiring banks 70 withhold gold from circulation. Ac- cordiuc to bankers here the natural effect of this order will be to place gold in general circulation to save the bankers from taking loss OF the w"i-hj and fineness regulation
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-03-27
SAYS HE WAS HiSQuOTEO IN ARTil.-

Claiming that he was misqaoted in an article appearing in these cor umus recently relative to routing O. tourists over the northern route thru NilicoN from Benson. in letter tc the Daily Prospector today. A G smith of Benson. advises that the ar -iglr made Ii appear he said some. tnn- which should not have been credited to him. The article in ques Jion pnrported Co have quoted MT smith regarding the routing of tour. istS and his letter ot correction is given equal prominence. since it S always the desire of this aewspaper ,o r,Sht wrong which may navc crep, into the daily news through in ad,ertance Mir smiths letter ro;- lows
 thr Tombstone Prospector
 In your nter,icw with me rr'day, March 18th, regarding ;he routing of ears over the Bankhead Highway rr Va Nni,oN, you quote me as saying, .n referring to Nr Hrunctts right to route ears via Wi!lcox as his inter --ts were in that direction. T do not believe he Is right in hls actioas~ On -a- contrary said T believed b. had a perfect right to route them that way fl D wanted to as his interests lje in lha, direction. Am one quoting mn Is saving what Mir Bennett says or does are quoting outside of the facts as harr never personally heard Nr Bennett rau;e ears in any direction nor has he ever said % me that he d,I attemlt to direct them ! make this puh,i, stalame,t as | aavr no desire % place AIr E Hnett o- any one else iu ialsel igh, or nirre them in any way
 C SMITH
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-03-27
ASKS COLON EMBARGO

PHOENIX. March Ex-Governor Thomas F. Campbell today sent a tel esram to President Harding asking that an embargo be declared on long staple cotton and other articles pro dyced in Arizona.