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The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-30
PORTLAND R0LDUPS
 ARE SENT TO PRISON

PORTLAND, Jan. 30--Circuit Judge Tucker imposed sentence of twelve years in the state penitentiary on Frank Burns and William Lawler. who plead guilty to hold-up charges.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-30
PILOT BOAT MASTER
 SINKS WITH CRAFT

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30. Il. H. Jackson of Los Angeles harbor was drowned off the breakwater yesterday vixen the pilot boat Hesper, of which he had charge, sank in the heavy sea which is menacing shipping.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-30
PREDICT ITALIAN WILL
 BE CHOSEN AS POPE

ROME, Jan. BOA new pope will be chosen by Saturday according to the concensus of opinion here. It Is ex- American and English church digni- taries consider it certain that the choice will fall to an Italian.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-30
FURS DAMAGED FROM
 ACID IN AT0MlZERS

PARIS, Jan. 30 - The police have received three hundred complaints from women claiming their gowns and furs have been badly burned by acid sprayed by atomizers on street cars and in fashionable shops. Some of the women suffered body injuries.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-30
STORM ALONG ATLANTIC
 CONTINUES WITH FURY

NORFOLK, Va, Jan. 3O.-The storm continues with unabated fury, with seven vessels reported in distress off the capes.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-30
BRADY OFFERS PURSE
 FOR DEMPSEY TO FIGHT

NEW YORK, Jan. 30.--William A. Brady. theatrical producer and sport promoter, has placed $5O,0O0' in a bank here as forfeit guarantee of good faith in seeking to arrange a match between Dempsey and Wills,
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-30
JAPANESE STATESMAN
 NEAR DEATHS DOOR

TOKYO, Jan. 30-The death of Field Marshal Prince Yamatago, ono of the most prominent Japanese elder states men, Is expected hourly. He has been critically Ill since January 5.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-30
THEATER DISASTER AT WASHINGTON
West Gripped by
 Severe Weather

DENVER, Jan. 30.-The West is in the grip of another cold wave with the mercury down to 28 below in parts of Montana and Wyoming. Sub-zero temperatures are prevalent in all the mountain districts of Colorado, and the cold snap is extreme in Washing ton, Oregon and Idaho.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-30
CHINA ACCEPTS PROPOSAL

PEKING, Jan. 30.-It is understood the government holds that the final shantung proposal as framed be the British and American delegates at Washington should be accepted.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-01-30
SQUABBLE OVER SHANI(J|NC IS : NEAR END

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30. - Further nese delegation have brought final agreement on the five power naval treaty a step nearer while moves were developing today that seem to insure a final decision on the Shan rung controversy within few days.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-06-17
SONS GIVE BLOOD
TO SAVE MOTHER

Chestertown. Md. June l5.-ln
order to restore their mother to
health and vigor. the two sons of
Mrs. Albert S. Turner. Frank Turner
and Albert Sidney Turner. Jr.. are
contributing their blood TO be trans
fused into her veins. Mrs. Turner
was taken to Baltimore hospital
last week for special treatment. On
Wednesday physicians at the hospital
decided her blood was turning to
water, and stated that there must be
a TRANSMISSION in order that she may
be restored to health. One son, Al
bert Sidney. Jr., who accompanied
her to the hospital. volunteered to
supply Il portion of his blood, and a
pint was taken from his veins. To-
day Frank. the other son. will go TO
the hospital. and a pint of blood will
be taken from him. Next week, a
relative living in Baltimore will sup
ply a quantity. end il is confidently
believed that Mrs. Turner, who has al
ready shown signs of improvement.
will be restored to health.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-06-17
PRETTY WEDDING
AT SELBYVILLE
Miss Gertrude McCabe Becomes
Bride of William Minton Harvey.
OF Chester. Pa.

Selbyvilc. Del. June II. 1922.
Special 10 The Messenger
A beautiful home wedding was
solemnized today when Miss Gertrude
McCabe, daughter of William II. Nc
Cabe. former Banking and Insurance
Commissioner of this state, was mar
iied to Mr.. William Minton Harvey,
son of Mr. William b. Harvey,
prominent lawyer Of Chester. Pa.
Rev. I. f. Beauchamp, of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, of this
place. ofliciated.
The bride was beautifully gowned
in white crepe satin embroidered in
pearls and wore veil of Venice
Point lace with a simple cap ar
rangement of orange blossoms
carried a ehower bouquet of centa
rea> and lily of the valley.
Miss Elizabeth McCabe, the brides
sister, was maid of honor and wore
q dress of peach colored chiffon and
carried bouquet of pink roses and
blue snap-dragons. The best man
was Mr.. Elwood Harvey. eldest
brother of the groom.
The wedding took place in the liv-
ing room Of the McCabe home in
Selbyvile and the rooms were. dec
Grated in Dorothy Perkins roses and
ferns and potted plants The bride
was married in bower of roses
and lilies and ferns. A reception
followed. There were about so guests
present, most of whom were the bride
and groom's immediate family.
Both of the young people were
graduates of Swarthmore College.
The out-Of-tOwn guests included: the
groom'> parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
b. Harvey. and Miss Mary Ellen
Harvey, Mrs. Ellen Miller Booth, Mrs.
Horace Fairlamb. Miss Sarah II.
Fairlamb and Mrs. Mary +. Cochran,
all of Chester; Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
+. Lamb, Mr.. F.. |. Scott, of Swarth-
more, Pa: Elwood Harvey. and Henry
Harvey. brothers of the groom. G. I.
Darlington, of Swarthmore; Misses
Lucy Lippincott. ard Marguerite
Coles, of Riverton, y. c.; Mr.. A. Sin
gleton MearS, of Philadelphia; Jea-
nette Laws, of Swarthmore; Gladys
Seaman Pell. of Saddle River, \. Y;
Mrs. Dirrickson Cummings, of New
Orleans. There were many guests
from the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
relatives of the brides mother.
The guests from town included Mr..
McCabe's business associates and
their families among whom were Mr..
and Mrs. f.. V. Baker. Mr.. and Mrs.
W. Il. Diriekson and Mr.. and Mrs. c.
l.. McCabe and some of the brides
most intimate friends.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-06-17
MRS. DOUGHTY
DIED WEDNESDAY
Was Well Known Here And Had
Many Friends Who Regret
\ / Her Departure.

Mrs. Aaron Doughty, OF franklin
CiHf. Va, died at the home of hei
sijter, Mrs. David Donaldson, in Snow
Hhl Wednesday afternoon. She had
been i'll with complication of dis
eases at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Donaldson for the past eight weeks.
Mrs. Doughty had been married
twice. Her first husband was William
Thomas Birch, who was drowned in
Sinepuxcnt Bay in storm about
twenty years ago. Six years ago she
married Captain Aaron Doughty. of
Franklin City, who survives her.
Mrs. Doughty was well known in
Snow Hill, having been engaged in
business here for number of years
as Mrs. Susie Birch. She had host
of friends. who are sorry to learn of
her untimely death
Mrs. Doughty was an ardent Chris
tian and member of the Methodist
Protestant Church. She leaves to
mourn her death besides her husband.
four brothers and one sister, Messrs.
William T.. George, David s., and
Martin l.. Hudson. and Mrs. David
Donaldson.
Funeral services will be held in the
Methodist Episcopal Church this
Friday afternoon AT 300 o'clock, after
which interment will be made in the
NJ. f.. Cemetery.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-06-17
A Pretty Wedding
Near Ocean City

Miss Ella Louise Coffin. was mar
ried last Saturday evening. June 10th,
at tine home Of her parents, Mr.. and
Airs. I. H. C6hin, of Ocean City. to
Mr.; JAMES Edgar King, of near
Miss Kafhryn Coffin was the maid
of honor ,iand Mr. John Lynch the best
man. The wedding marches were
playedfby Mrs. William Mcclure.
The marriage ceremony was per-
formed by Rsv. William Mcclure. of
Oceah City. J
The bride wore an orchid satin
gown. embroidered in crystal beads,
and carried a bouquet of snap drag
onS and ferns.
The maid of lonor wore a gown Of
white satin and lace. and wore pink
roses.
A reception followed the marriage
ceremony. The bride and groom viii
reside. for the present, with he
ents.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-06-17
Bad Eggs Thrown
At Holy Rollers
One OF The Evangelists Hit With Oak Stick
Has Several Young Men Arrested
Fined $l.00 And Costs.

skirmish Elmer H. Walker was put
hors de combat by a blow on the head.
inflicted with an oaken standard. This
broke up the fight. but il was CON
tinued in a legal way before Justice
McAllen. who fined Homer Carmean,
Herman Denston and Raymond Ruark
Sl.00 each and costs last Tuesday for
their participation in the affair.
Il is feared there will be more trou-
BILE, as there is considerable feeling
on both sides. and there is evidence
of determination on the part Of
some Of the people of Atkinson's Dis
;rict to rid the county of Holy
Rollers"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-06-17

There is bad feeling on the part of
some of the residents Of A,kinson's
District against the religious sect
over there known as Holy Rollers
Il wen; so far recently that bad eggs
were thrown into the tabernacle while
the Rollers were a; worship. The
eggs broke ~ the meeting and Evan
gelists Elmer II. Walker and Henry
Walker and some of their followers
rushed out to grapple with the egg
throwers. They chased them to
Warner Stations wheelwright shop
where battle was given and in the
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-06-17
Had Glorious Time On
\ Sixty-Sixth Birthday

Mrs. Isaac II. Jones. of Queponco,
ceHbrated her sixty-sixth birthday
last Sunday.
Mrs. Jones began to show her hap
piness Sunday morning when her
children and grandchildren commen-
ced to assemble bringing with them
beautiful presents and lots of good
things to eat. making the dinner,
which followed a very elaborate one
and one thoroughly enjoyed by all
present. The birthday cake was
made by Miss Wilsie Wilmington.
the oldest grandchilI.
The house was beautifully deco
rated with roses. water-lillieS and
potted plants. which also were
brought by her children and grand
children.
Those present were her seven
grandchildren. Mrs. Wilmer Whit
tington. Mrs. Charles Tyre, Mrs
Calvin Smack. Mrs. Rodney Bounds.
MesSrs. Edward. Paul and Norman
Jones with their husbands and wives.
All of her twenty two grandchildren
except one, Miss Abbie Wilmington,
who is in training for nurse, and
one grand son-in-law, and one great
grand son, little Lawrence Smack, Jr
Late in the afternoon. after re-
freshmcnts were served. consisting of
lemonade. cake, ice cream and candies
all returned home reporting big
time and wishing her many more
bright and happy birthdays.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-06-17
o. BATINC TRIED
FOR BOOTLECGINC
Found Guilty Of Selling Booze
States Attorney Had Him
Arrested And Tried

Through the efforts of States At
torney Kerbin. Ollie Bunting. of
Bishop, was captured. and tried last
Wednesday for selling liquor.
Bunting was found guilty of the
crime for which he was arrested and
was fined $4,000 and costs in addition
TO a sentence of six months in the
House of Correction. He took an ap-
peal and gave bond for his appearance
in Court.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-06-17
Women's Club Met
Friday AT Ocean City

The WOman's Club of Worcester
County, spent a very delightful day
at Ocean City on June 9th. More
than 80 members ilet in the School
Building at ll.O0 A. NJ, with the
President, Mrs. John l.. Robins, in
the chair. At the close of an inter
csting business session, charming
paper, Maryland in Song and Story
was read by Miss Clara Dirickson.
Mrs. l.. l.. DirickSon. who has pass
ed her goth birthday. was present, and
was made an honorary member.
The meeting adjourned for its sum-
mer recess. but the members dis
persed TO meet few minutes later at
the o. d. Collins Cottage. the vaca-
tion home of Miss Walters Club Girls
There, table of generous proper
tions. awaited the opening OF the box
lunches, which made a tempting dis
play. and delightful social hour fol-
lowed
At 3 o'clock, Miss Walter. the popu-
lar County Agent. invited the Club
members 10 a Pageant. II was well
acted and admirably portrayed the
noble purpose OF the "iH Club'whose
aim is to educate the Hear. the Head,
the Hand. and the Health"
Mrs. Robins, the County Club Presi-
dent. was asked to address the young
members of the I'll Club. and in a
few happy remarks commended them
for their splendid work-work which
promises well for the Woman's Club
of the future, and for our dear old
County and State.
The Woman'S Club will meet in
October. on a date to be announced
later.
EoUISE A. CONVICTION,
Corresponding Secretary.
Hope lives in the future-disap-
pointment in the past.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-06-17
BAD NEGRO GUILTY
OF TOTINC GUN
When Sheriff Called For Him
He Skipped To Delaware
II Months AT Cut

On complaint of Mr.. Albert Laws.
of Colbourn's District. warrant was
issued recently for Elijah Johnson,
colored. for carrying concealed weap-
ons. When the Sheriff went to serve
it. Johnson successfully lodged the
officer and made his escape, but he
was caught by the Sheriff of Sus-
sex County, Delaware, in Georgetown
last Friday night. He was brought
to Snow Hill and on Monday was
tried under the warrant. He was
found guilty as charged and was SEN
fenced to serve twelve months in the
Maryland House of Correction.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-06-17
A Baseball Fan

TGsh? Tush. Child. It's rot cit"
but "he." For your information we
will say baseball "fan" is chap
who thoughtlessly eats his peanuts.
shells and all, when the bases are
loaded.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-06-17
Nlnnlav .Inne 18th

Monday, June 18th
Salisbury, s, Cambridge. /; Parks
ley. 9, Crisfeld, o (forfeited); POGO
moke. 6. Laurel ..
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-06-17

The game forfeited by CriSfield to
Parksley on Monday has been ordered
played over.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-06-17

Thursday. June 18th
Pocomoke Z; Salisbury ); Parksley
8, Laurel 5; Cambridge s. Crisfield 3.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-06-17

Hirons Mumford went to Baltimore
last week to take part in the Athletic
Meet.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-06-17

Wednesday, June lith
Parksley, II. Laurel, .; Salisbury.
4, Pocomoke 3; Cambridge Crisfield.
wet grounds.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-06-17
Result Of E. S. League
Ball Games This Week
Friday. juno 9th.

Crisfeld. II. Salisbury. /: Cam
bridge. ., Laurel. o; Parksley, 6, Po-
comoke, 1.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-06-17

Tuesday. June 18th
Parksley. 8, Crisfeld. ); Laurel, II.
Pocomoke, Z; Salisbury Cambridge
(pOstponed).
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-06-17

Saturday, June 10th
Crisfield. 1. Salisbury. 3; Laurel.
4, Cambridge, 6; ParkSley. Z. POGO
moke 6.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-06-17

Hope lives in the future-disap-
pointment in the past.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29
FROST LAST NIGHT;
NO DAMAGE REPORTED
Farmers All Over the State Say
the Indications Are for
Large Crops.

Despite the fact that a heavy white
frost made its appearance in Delawa re
again last night. farmers Of the state
are very optimistic regarding this
years fruit crop. II is generally be
lieved that the killing OF a small per
centage OF the fruit will improve the
quality OF that remaining and hopes
are entertained for one OF the best
crops that hae been yielded in the
state. Last nights frost was heavier
in the northern section than in the
southern section OF the state.
Frank c. Bancroft OF Wyoming,
who has large fruit orchards. includ-
ing l25-acre tract OF ground in ap-
pies, is one OF the fruit growers who
is optimistic over THE years prospects
lie said he has made thorough ex-
animation Of his trees and does not
believe that the apples, peaches or
pears have been injured 10 any extent
Trees that are situated on high ground
seem not 10 have been affected at all
by the weather. he said. but lowland
orchards and those near drains have
been weakened by iis effects.
Newton l.. Grubb Of Brandywine
hundred said that sweet cherries
strawberries and asparagus are the
only products that show marked evil
dence OF having been injured. He has
been keeping a close watch on the
fruit trees. such an apples. pears and
sour cherries. since the recent frosts
and he said today that thus far they
do not show any signs Of having
been seriously blighted.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29
MAKES BIG TAX PAYMENT,
Traction Company Enriched City
Treasury by Over S92, 200 Today.

The city treasurer this morning was
enriched 10 the extent OF s92,417.6S
when the Wilmington and Philadel-
phia Traction Company paid in this
sum To cover the city taxes due from
this concern for the current fiscal
year on their plants and equipment
I. w. Wilson, vice-president and
general manager of the company. de-
posted the checks with the tax col
lectors for the Northern and the
Southern districts. in City Hall.
OF the total. ss0.255.s7 went TO the
Northern district and s2.162.31 TO the
southern district. These taxes were
due last July. but would not have be-
come delinquent until Monday. Nav
AS result Of the traction comDanv's
holding up payment until the present
time the city is more than $4,000 bet
ter Off. II paid in July discount of
per cent would have been allowed
After September a penalty OF 5 per
cent IS added, 80 that this 10 per cent
OF the total due brought the total sun.
10 the above stated figures.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29
Papa REPORTED IN
CRITICAL CONDITION
Fireman With Broken Back
Takes Turn for Worse, Rap
idly Sinking.

Edward y. Papa, assistant To Fire
chief William ]. Lutz. who sustained
= broken back early on the morning of
March |, when brick wall fell on him
during n fire In the building at 220
King street. and who has been In the
Delaware Hospital since that time. is
reported NJ that institution today to
he In very critical condition and n
ia the belief of tho phyaicians and
nurses In charge OF the case that II
VIII be but n short time until tho
youthful fireman suCCumbs to his in
iuries.
Papa. who is 27 years old. was
buried under tons Of bricks and when
dug out and admitted to tho hospital
was found To have sustained a shat
tered vertebra at about the wa let line.
An operation was performed and tho
broken bone removed. His fine phy.
sical condition brought him through
tho serious operation In good shape
snd for time his remarkable vitali-
~ appeared to be winning in the bat
tie for complete recovery.
Several days ago, however. no took
a turn for the worse and since then
In said to have been sinking rapidly
and To be growing weaker daily. To-
day II WAS said he was very weak and
that he had been sinking for several
hours. Last night there was a report
current through the city that Papa
had died. He IS still living but It is
understood his death now is only a
question OF n short time.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29
GREGG BROTHERS
STORE At ZION, ND,
WRECKED BY FIRE
Owners. Who Lived on Upper
Floors, Narrowly Escaped
With Their Lives.
LOSS MAY REACH $4,000

Ralph Gregg and his brother. for
merly Of Marshallton had n narrow
escape early this morning. when, Are
OF mysterious origin destroyed their
general store. at Zion, Md, about eight
miles south OF Elkton. The loss ia
estimated at between $4,000 and $40 -
00o and is believed TO be partly cover
ed by insurance.
The store, which was known az
Caharts department store. having
been the property Of the Carhart family
Tor many years. was the finest store
in that section of Cecil county. 1t
stood in the main section of the town,
opposite the Presbyterian Church. II
was purchased by tho Gregg brothers
about two years ago.
Tho fire had gained much head.
way by the time Il awakened tho
owners of the building who were
asleep in an apartment In an UPPER
story. They were obliged 10 grasp
what clothing thoy could and make
hurried exit from the structure
which burned rapidly.
Fire companies were summoned
from Elkton and Rising Sun. Nd. and
oxford. Pa, and more than two hours
were spent by the firemen in irving
TO keep the flames and burning en-
bers from igniting the roofs Of other
buildings nearby. The whole first
floor Of the store was ablaze by the
time the fire companies had arrived
and little could be done TO subdue the
flames.
While none of the contents of the
tore could be saved. the men were able
To get a truck and automobile out
OF garage. which stood at the rear
OF the building. before 1t, too. could
he destroyed. The contents of the
store included furniture, dry goods
and other articles carried in stock,
as well as the household effects of
the owners, who lived on the second
floor. which were totally destroyed.
The fire was the largest that has
occurred in that section OF the county
Tor many years. Persons living near
the scene We're kept in a state of sus-
pense for some time, for embers set
IRE 20 the roofs OF adjoining build
ings several times. The good worl,
OF the fremen. however, prevented the
blaze gaining any headway. The fire
started shortly after 2 o'clock.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29
TWENTY HOUR BATTLE
IS RAGING IN CHINA
Manchurian Troops Clash With
Central Forces Near
Mahang.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

bS Associated PresS 10 EVERY Evening.
Shanghai. April SOs-The forces Of
Sun Vat Sen, head OF the South
Chinese government at Canton, have
captured the entire southern naval
squadron. IL was stated in unofficial
dispatches published here today by
the foreign and Chinese press.
Picking, April 29.-Fighting south Of
the Picking Tientsin railway was still
in progress at noon today. The forces
of General Chang Tso-Lin, military
governor of Manchuria, and General
Wu PeiFu, military leader of Central
China, were reported engaged along
a line extending from Machang.
twenty miles south of Tientsin. to a
point south of Picking.
a despatch from Tientsin says there
has been heavy artillery firing in the
vicinity Of Machang for the last 90
hours.
The foreign legations have advised
the nationals OF their respective
countries who are now outside Picking
to hasten TO the capital as a measure
of self protection,
The lighting which began at dawn
at Changsintien. twelve miles south
west of this city. was continuing at
3 o'clock this afternoon. There was
artillery firing in the vicinity of the
Marco Polo bridge