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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-05-14

Mrs. II. c. Northam and daugh-
ter, Miss Margaret Northam, attended
the commencement exercises at Johns
Hopkins Training School for Nurs; 5,
Baltimore, this week. Mrs. Northam's
daughter, Miss Ethel Northam, is one
of the graduates, ranking fifth in a
class of cighty-three. She will accom-
pany her mother and sister home for
two weeks visit.
Mrs. Walter X. Dennis, of New
ark. went to Philadelphia this week to
attend the graduating exercises Of the
Training School for Nurses on Thurs
day. Her sister, Miss Mary Emily
Dryden, is one of the graduates.
Mr. Harris :. Corddry returned
home from Philadelphia Tuesday, and
Mrs. Corddry returned Thursday. Mrs
Corddry was accompanied by her sis
ter. Miss Mabel Irwin, who returned
last Saturday from trip to Europe
in company with her brother. Mr..
Alexander ID. Irwin, Of Philadelphia.
Lieut.. Geo. +. Dryden, Supply
Corps, L. S. y. K. f., received tclc-
graphic orders Thursday to report to
commanding officer, L. S. s. Cheyenne
for IL days training cruise on that
vessel. Mr. Cleveland H. Bailey, voc
man, L. s. y. K. f., has also re-
ceivcd orders to report on board the
Cheyenne for = - days training
cruise. The Cheyenne will cruise in
Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.
The t. 5. $. Cheyenne was turnc d
over by the Navy Dept. to the State
OF Maryland for training purposes :,
and will be Differed and manned by
Maryland men. Capt. c. +. Macklin
is her commanding officer. Members
of the reserve force are required to
make these cruises 20 maintain
efficiency in their respective ratings.
The vessel will make three cruises
during this summer, so that the re-
ScrvistS can take = cruise at "A time
convenient for themselves.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-05-14
THE STATE PROTECTS
OUR ROADSIDE TREES

The roadside tree law, passed by the
Maryland Legislature in 1914, gives
assurance to every community which
spends money for bcautifying the
roads in It's vicinity that trees set out
for such purpose will not be ruth
lessly destroyed by property owners
or by the public utilities maintaining
overhead wire systems along the
State highways.
The roadside tree law places all
shade and ornamental trees along the
rights of way under the supervision
of the State Forester and makes him
responsible for their protection.
Under the operation of that law no
one can cut or even trim a tree in the
right of way of public highways with
out permit from the State Forester
When such permits are granted the
trimming must be done to the salts
faction of forest warden.
The roadside tree law, Mr.. Beslcy
also points out, is further guarantee
that trees planted along the highways
will not become mere supports for I'M
lovely advertising placards and signs
The painting or posting of advertis-
ing signs within the right of way is
forbidden and failure to comply with
the law is punishable by fines.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-05-14
FREAK TAILLESS CALF
At MERCY OF FLIES

Hazeltine, Col. May Mrs. Hat
tie Crawford. living on ranch near
here. is. oh, so lachrymosc because
she feels tailless calf born on the
Crawford ranch will be in agony dur
ing the summer without the necessary
appendago to swat the n.y."
The calf j.. male Holstcin and
declared to be normal. except for the
lack Of "A tail.
The hide goes smoothly over the
place where the tail should be-" Mrs
Crawford reported. There isn't the
sign Of a tai-it doesn't even com
mcncc"
And | suppose" she lamented.
that We will have to hire someone TO
keep the flies off the poor calf"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-05-14
y. e. POTATO CROP
Is CUT ONE-FOURTH

Elizabeth City, y. C.. May r.
Within ten days the first shipment of
early Irish potatoes will be made
from this section. The season is
about 10 days earlier than usual. Bulk
shipments by June are generally
pre,li, ted.
Although more potatoes were plant
cd in this section this year than last,
the crop is expected to fall fully %
per cent below that of 1920 in volume
owing to many potatoes having rotted
after they were planted, due to the
weather conditions and unusually
early attacks by insects In many
cases practically whole paintings were
destroyed.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-05-14
STOCKTON

The Radcliffe Chautauqua will be
held next week. May II. Is. and 10.
The people Of the town and commun-
lily are looking forward with great
pleasure to its coming.
Lorna Doonc" will be presented to-
night Saturday in moving pictures
at the Presbyterian Church.
A reception was given Rev. and
Mrs. Il. ". SutcliiFc Of the NJ. +.
Church last Wednesday evening Al the
home OF Mrs. Ella Mason.
Mr. G. c, Hudson was home from
Pocomokc during the week end.
Mothers Day was f,tingly observed
in the churches last Sunday.
The meeting of the Woman'S Club
Of Worcester County was held in POGO
mokc City Thursday. The meeting
was attended by several members
from stockton.
Mrs. John Pcyton was given a sur
prise party Tuesday evening in honor
of her birthday.
The ice plant is nearing completion,
and the owners will soon be ready to
furnish ice to the trad.
Misses Mary Hyland and Mabel
Jones entertained the Epworth League
at n social at the home Of Mrs. W. H..
Marshall Thursday evening.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-05-14
COLONIAL STRUCTURE
TO BE REMODELED

Scott Hall, which is probably the
oldest building on the Eastern Shore
Of Virginia. will be rcmodeled by viii
liam Vessels. In 1910 Onancock, Va,
contained but five houses and Scott
Hall was one Of them. It was visited
by Governor Berkeley in 1876. The
chimney had two false hues, which
could be entered from cellar and attic.
There were also two concealed closets.
one of which contained shelves. Be
hind the dining room chimney the
walls slanted, making quite large
space Tradition has it that soldiers
hid in this closet during the Rcvolu-
tionary War. The chimney, which has
been torn down, contained enough
bricks TO build a modern bungalow.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-05-14
WILSON TO BE GUEST AT
EASTERN SHORE LODGE

Painter. Va, May Lcsmin Lodge
in Bradford's Neck. has been pur-
chased from j. W. Downing by Or.
W Clarke Of Philadelphia. The lodge
was built by the late Dr Wood, Of
New York. At the death Of Dr.. Wood
Lesmin Lodge va, purchased by the
late Mr.. Van Ness 1t then passed
into the hands of J. W Downing, q
farmer Of this section. a short time
ago the lodge was purchased By a
Philadelphia physician, specialist of
the jefferson Medical University
Former President Woodrow Wilson
is expected TO spend some time at the
lodge during this month, as guest Of
the owner
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-05-14
MANY OBSERVED
MOTHERS DAY

Landing the beauty and holiness of
motherhood, Worcester County clergy
men united Sunday in abe universal
celebration Of Mothers Day.
The respect and reverence owed
mothers by the world and the vencra-
ton and devotion owed them by their
children was the subject Of the ma
jority of the sermons. In some
churches special places were reserved
for mothers and in several instances
automobiles were sent for those too
feeble to walk
The observance of Mothers Day
was more general than usual and in
addition to the church services il in
cluded the sending of greetings TO
shut-ins and the presentation of
flowers to mothers who are hospital
patients.
The weather was in complete accord
with the inspiring beauty of the celc-
bration, for not before this spring has
the sun shonc more brilliantly in
sparkling skies than Sunday. The
ideal conditions brought hosts of peo-
pie to the streets and Mothers Day
sermons were heard by unusually
large crowds.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-05-14
Woman's Club
Met i'm P0c0moke

a meeting of the Woman'S Club of
Worcester County was held in the
municipal building AT Pocomokc City
Thursday, May 18th. In spite of the
heavy rain in the early part of the
afternoon the attendance was unu-u-
ally large, every pert of the county
being represented. In the absence OF
the Club president, Mrs. John Robins.
the vice president. Mrs. Harry Pur-
nell, of Berlin. presided over the m Ct
ing. \ number of important matters
came up for the consideration of the
club and were discu scd at some
length. 4 matter of very vital con
Germ was the final arrangements for
the County Health Nurse who Will, in
all probability he installed in October
or earlier. Another was the needed
provision for assistance 10 the work of
the Home Demonstration Agent and
the encouragement of the Girls Club
activities.
The club discussed the EDUCATIONAL
needs of the county and the now State
program for the improvement Of odu-
cation in Maryland. Nh Eugene ".
pIuitt. principal of the buckingham
High School at Berlin. was present
and spoke on the Tentative State Pro-
gram for Better Schools. Mr.. Pruitt
WIS thoroughly informed rs 10 the
plans of the new State Superintendent
Of Schools and his assistants for the
educational uplift along all lines and
presented this matter so clearly and
interestingly that he aroused much
enthusiasm on the part of his audi
cncc. Much interest was evidenced
in the report Of the work Of the Bur
eau of Measurements and Satisfac ion
was expressed that at last some scion
tific means had been arrived nj for
determining the achievement Of school
children in the fundamental subjects.
The next meeting Of the club vii. be
held n the Community Building At
Berlin, Thursday, June 9th.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-05-14
MELBOURNE

Nj and Mrs. 5. J. Russell and
family spent Sunday with Mrs. Rus
sells parents. Mr. and Mrs. VIM. T.
Dryden, of near Greenbackville.
Mr.. and Mrs. W a. Ward and
daughter, Miss Beatrice, and Mr.. and
Mrs. stephen Payne and children spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. G. n
Ward.
Nh William T. Taylor and Sc
Walter. of Stockton, spent Sund
afternoon at the home of Mr.. I
lor's daughter. Mrs f. J. Reid.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. C. Burroughs
daughters. Misses Gladys and NJ
Mr. and Mrs. r. A. Burroughs and
daughter, Dorothy, Miss Mabel Tay-
lor, Of AsSawoman. and Mrs. Laura
Lewis and daughter, Mabel, of Allan
tic. we're recent visitors at the home
Of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Burroughs.
VII. and Mrs. George Reid are re-
c%Nng congratulations on the birth
If aNlaughtcr. Eleanor Virginia.
4 There will be a meeting of 'Home
Demonstrators at Remson School
Wednesday. May 18th. At that time
Miss Walter will demonstrate home
made dress form. Everybody is &C
tally invited TO he f.,s>m,. Miss !,
ter is asking for large attendance
at the meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ohio Aydelotte and
daughter, Dorothy. of Box Iron,
spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Aydelotte.
Miss Esther Aydelotte, of Norfolk,
is spending some time with her par
ents. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Aydelotte,
near here.
Providence permitting there will b
preaching Sunday at o'clock. Ever
one is cordially invited.
The Young Peoples Aid Of Rem
sons was entertained at the home or
Mr.. and Mrs +. J. Reid Wednesday
May lltk.
Miss Sarah Taylor and Miss Ethel
Richardson spent Wednesday With
their cousin. Miss Blanche Reid. n
The Merry Workers Serving Club
Of RemsonS School met in their club
room at Renson's School, May 10,
1921 An interesting program was
rendered, consisting of a club poem
by Grace Gootee; Nature poem by
Nellie Bull; Health poem, by Mary
Reid. Alice Aydelotte, Elizabeth Jones
and Ellen Payne; How to Set Hens,
Prepare Coops for Chicks, and Cause
and Prevention of Gaps in Chicks"
Refreshments were served. The meet
ing adjourned, all looking forward e
the next meeting which will be held
May 18th, at IL o'clock.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-05-14
Real Estate Transfers

Frederick c. Quinn from Thomas ].
Stultz ana wife. a undivided interest
in 10 acres OF land more OF less, near
Pitts Greek Baptist Church. in the
First Election District. and on the
North side Of the county road leading
from said Chuich 10 Wagram Con
sideration, $40 etc.
Daniel T. Lynch from The Farms
Co.. ct al. Csc acres of land. mos. o.
less. on the mainland opposite Ocean
City in the Third Election District.
Consideration. $40. etc.
John Edward shcckley and Annie
NJ. Shocklcy, his wife, from William
Hcnr! Quillin and wife. real estate on
West street. in Berlin. IN the Ninth
Election District, Consideration, $500.
Sarah NJ BasSett and Viola NJ. Has
;ngs from Calvin b. Taylor and John
". Station. Trustees. II acres Of land
more or less, on the eastward side Of
the State road leading from Newark
TO Berlin. in the Third Election Dis
tric,. Consideration, S6470.
Ice Brooks and Louise Brooks. his
wife. from Emma a. Foster and hus-
band. , tracts Of land, containing 20
acres and 80 acres, more or less, near
lronShirc Station. in the Ninth Flee
tion District. Consideration. SO. etc.
Cecilia 7. Houston from L. J. HouS-
ton Co. 3 parcels of real estate in
stockton. Consideration, $40. etc.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-05-14

Wilson & Co., contractors, of
Mississippi. were awarded the CON
tract for the erection of the new Bap-
fist Church at Crisfeld. Work will be
started Immediately. The building
planned there will be one of the finest
and most commodiouS churches on the
Eastern Shore, it is said.
As u result of the recent Press
Club Sophomore Competition. Alfred
s. Dashicll. of Snow Hill, has been
elected TO full membership in the
Press Club 1T Princeton University.
The competition started March 7th
with twenty-four candidates. The
Daily Princetonian of May It'll carried
the name Of Mr.. Dashie'l on lis edi-
torial page as one Of the news editors
His assignments are for the Metro
politan press. Mr.. Dashioll is the son
OF Mrs. +. S. Dashiell, of Snow HILL
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-05-14
GIRDLETREE

Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Watson and
grandson, Weldon Cropper, are visit
ing their son, Mr.. c. p. Watson, in
Reading, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Warner and
daughter, and Mrs. Aaron Hudson
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. C. C.
Pilchard, of near Stockton.
MIR Thomas Griffin and family, who
hivc been living in Waterbury, Conn.,,
/oh the past few years, moved last
'week and expect to make their home
in this vicinity We heartily welcome
them home again.
Mrs. William Linton and children,
Of SaXis. arc visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. }. T. Webb.
The b. Y. p. t. of the Cirdletree
and Beth Eden Churches was enter
tanned last Thursday evening at the
home Of Miss Nellie Savage. Innocent
games were INDUCED in until late
hour, when they were invited to the
hiHiHE tVoiiis Niltif ti'EdHt ICiitsH-
ments were served. The evening was
very pleasantly spent by all present.
Mrs. d. c. Callahan and little
daughter, Curtis, are in Baltimore this
week. While there she expects to con-
suit specialist in reference TO a
throat operation of her little daugh-
ter
Nh William Nelson and bride, of
Philadelphia, are being entertained
this week at the home OF his sister,
Mrs. c. J. Scarborough.
Nh G. ;. Pilchard. of Philadelphia,
came home last week to spend some
time with his mother, Mrs. Cora Pill
chard
Nh Holmes, who has been a guest
at the home of Nh and Mrs. T. II.
Smack. has returned to his home in
Virginia
Miss Ethel Pilchard is listing at
the horne Of her sister. Mrs. W. ].
Pilchard. Of near Stockton.
Mr.. r. W. Tarr, who has been
quite sick, is convalescing.
Mrs. y b. Pilchard, who has been
in Baltimore for the past two weeks,
receiving special treatment for the
throat and car, has returned home.
Mrs Paul Scarborough received a
telegram Monday announcing the
death of her mother, Mrs. Lyle. Mrs.
Lyle was operated on about three
weeks ago in Philadelphia. During
most Of the time, and until few
days ago Mrs. Scarborough was with
her Mrs. Lytle's condition was re-
garded as so much improved that Mrs.
Scarborough returned home. Having
visited here Mrs. Lyle has mar
friends. who regret TO know of her
death. and much sympthy is expressed
for Mrs. Scarborough in her great
sorrow. Mr.. and Mrs Scarborough
left for Philadelphia Tuesday morn
ing to attend the funeral.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-05-14
BERLIN

Mrs. Alfred Pruitt and daughter
Dorothy. and Mrs Alfred Willis speni
last Thursday in Wilmington.
llr. Hale Harrison attended a
dance at Seaford last Friday evening.
Miss Elva Riding~ is rapidly i'm
pro, ing from fall received a few
days ago.
NJ. Lester Adkins made a 5asine>S
trip to Philadelphia tho first OF the
week.
Miss Nina y. Eel has returned
from Delmar. where she has been for
several days with her aunt. Mrs. Bur
roughs.
Mrs.. y. Timmons left Saturday for
visit of several weeks with her
daughter in Wilmington.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Murphy. Of
Harrington, spent part of Satur
and Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William p Murphy.
Nh. Walton Chandler. cashier Of
Stockton Bank. visited h;s pr n,S,
Mr.. and Mrs. o. VI. Chandler. Satur-
day and Sunday.
Nh and Mrs. John Whalcy. Of
Ocean City. spent Sunday with hi
mother, Mrs. T. ]. Whaley
Mr. ard Mrs Clinton Quillen and
daughter Purnell. of Salisbury. Spcn,
the week end with her parents Nh
and Mrs. Franklin Punoll.
Mr. and Mrs. William Colyell and
daughter Eun;cc, of Pccomoke City.
spent sunday with their daughter
Mrs. Henry Onley.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Farlow. Mr.. AMI
Mrs. Horace Cropper, and Mrs. Hos
kinS motorcd to North East Sunday to
visit their sister, Mr.. Hanks. who ha
lust returned from India. and is visit
ing her daughter. Mrs Samuel Stur-
gcon.
Mrs. Joseph Hayes, Of Baltimore,
and Mrs. Aimentrout. Of Wilmington,
have been with their parents. Mr. and
Mrs. Morgan Warren. fer nearly
three weeks. Hlr. Warren is greatly
improved.
Mr. and Mrs George Carey. Of Men
chantville, y. j.. motored 10 Berlin
Sunday. and are visiting relatives
here.
Miss Eulalia Bartlett and Miss Eta
Powell made short trip to Centre
Vile the first of the week.
Quite a number of our young peo-
pie ENJOYED an oyster roast at stock
ton Monday evening.
Mr.. Moses 7. Handy and Miss Nir
ginia Handy returned his week from
Highland Park. H.. where they have
been several months with hcr daugh-
ter. Mrs John BcnsoH.
Mr.. Orlando Harrison and son. Nj
Henry Harrison, mo;oiei to Philadel-
phia Tue -iay To spend several days
He looked Al his bread.
And his wife heard him mutteg:
"A hair in the heed
l. worth ten in the butter"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-05-14
GIRDLETREE VI. f. CHURCH.

Services for Sunday. May 18th. As
follows:
1000 a. NJ. Sunday School. W. :.
Townsend Superintendent.
100 A. NJ. Preaching.
200 r. NJ. Organization Of Sunday
School al Conners.
300 F. NJ. Preaching at Corners.
7.l5 r. NJ. Epworth League Service.
7i5 p NJ. Preaching.
You are always welcome at these
services.
ID. b. PRETTYMAN, Pastor.
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He looked Al his bread.
And his wife heard him muttey:
"A hair in the heed
l. worth ten in the butter"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-14
MUST BOLSTER FOREIGN TO REHABILITATE U. s.
 INDUSTRY-REDFIELD
By Associated Press

New York, April 1S.-Resumption of foreign trade on large scale is essen- tial for rehabilitation of American in- dustry. William c. Redfield. former Secretary of Commerce. declared today in an address before the New York Board of Trade and Transportation. The situation is growing worse instead of better, the speaker said. Our har- bors are blocked with American goods going to waste while abroad our goods are badly needed. I believe that our national policy in regard to foreign trade Is partly to blame."
 Mir. Redfield advocated support of an organization to promote foreign trade through credits, declaring that the present system had failed in an emer- gency. He pointed out that cotton mills abroad were idle because of lack of raw material, while our cotton growers complain of inability to dispose of their product.
 J. Howard Whitehouse former mem- Der of the British Parliament. said that if the industrial disturbance in Eng land developed into a strike of workers, it would be a "big and disastrous struggle" He added that he consid cred the situation the most serious in the history of Great Britain"
 Resolutions were adopted approving the attitude of the Harding admins tration toward commercial relations with Russia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-14
DEMOCRATS JOLT
 EMERGENCY BILL
Caucus Declares Against Pro- posed Tariff-TySon Is Fa-
 vorabIe to Peanuts

Washington. April 19.-(Special.)- The democrats in caucus instructed themselves to refrain from support of the so-called emergency tariff bill. The vote was overwhelming. Only % members of the party opposed instruc- tions. Two of them were Alabamians Representatives Tyson of the Second and Steagal1 of the Third district.
 Following the vote. MT. Tyson was among the few who asked to be re- lieved of instructions. Mir. Steagan, the Alabamian who supported the so-called peanut tariff bill, did not ask to be relieved. He stated afterward how ever, that he had five days within which to act. He would not indicate lis intention.
 On the original passage of the bill, the democratic party, as far as it's southern membership was concerned divided almost equally. The fact that today only 29 protested against in- structions would indicate repentance or an awakening on the part of south ern democrats.
 The bill protects peanuts cents a pound, but increases the price of shoes $1 per pair, and clothes $10 per suit It is regarded as a bait for the win hing of southern democrats from their ancient moorings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-14

lister saw Jake Crenshaw leave the Gaf- ford home from the rear on the after noon of the killing of Mrs. Laura. Calf ford. She swore that he left by the way of the barn yard, thence through field.
 Dan Stallings, a well known farmer, testified that he, in company with sev- eral other people, saw some tracks through the field that corresponded with a. pair of shoes that other witnesses swore were worn by Crenshaw on the day of the killing. The other state wit ness was W. M. Tyler, police officer of Ensley, Ala. 1t was Officer Tyler and Officer Robbins that located Crenshaw and arrested him at Edgewood in Jeff ferson county on the Thursday following the Sunday on which the killing of Mrs Gafford occurred.
 Mir. Tyler testified that when he ar rested Crenshaw that the negro made the following statement:
 TALES ARE TANGLED
 q did not do it, it was Walter who got on the white lady and cut her throat I saw him do it for I vas standing in the garage"
 The witness further testified that Cren- shaw said that Mrs. Gafford had a seven-passenger Hudson Super-six and that Walter was the chauffeur, and that he had never seen him before. Mrs Gafford did not own car nor was thero
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-14
CANNING CLUB GIRLS
 COLBERT COUNTY PLAN
 COMMENCEMENT EVENT

Tuscumbia, April 13.--(SpeciaE)- Friday, April g, will be commencement day for the canning and poultry club girls of Colbert county, and Miss Ben nie F. King, home demonstration agent, is busy getting everything ready for the occasion.
 total of 50 first-year canning cer- tificates, 12 first-year poultry certifi- cates. 15 second-year canning certifi- cates and five second year poultry cer- tificates, or total of S2 certificates. will be delivered to the Colbert county club girls on. this occasion.
 These exercises will take place ih connection with the big school exhibit and rural school exercises which will be held here at the city park on the above named date.