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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16
POCOMOKE RISES
FROM ITS ASHES
In Eight Months One-Third of Burned
Area Has Been Recovered
Modern Structures Built.

Pocomoke City, Md, Dec. 10.-A
gale of wind and pile of burning
trash on April IL last were the in
gradients that mixed so well that the
news in few hours was sent out that
this little city was being burned to
the ground. That telegram was writ
ten in hotel with the roof burning.
The message was handled by devoted
telephone operators in a room in
which the window sashes were afire.
This was the message that brought
apparatus for fighting fire from
every town on the lower Eastern
Shore. 1t brought, too, back to POGO
moke the assurance that Maryland
men and women were ready to help
in any possible way.
Before the fire had died out q
visitor saw the ruined acres that had
only a short while before held 80
dwellings and score of business
houses. He saw property estimated
to be worth 81 100000 to S2,0OO,OOO
in ashes. He saw, too, dozens of car
penters rushing the construction of
temporary store on ground that was
still hot. That store was completed,
stocked and opened for business in
10 days. Pocomoke last spring, with
a grateful heart, said to Maryland,
1--WE will take care of our own"
Rotary Club Demonstrated
Last Monday evening the Rotary
Club. of Pocomoke City, showed how
well they "had taken care of their
own" Construction has gone far
enough to show what the finish will
be. Where a few months ago was a
congested road lined with low wooden
buildings, today there is street 4S
feet wide, with l2-foot sidewalks,
shaded by brick and concrete struc-
lures three and four stories high.
There was a cross alley. The peo-
pie wanted wide street, so the town
bought vacant lot down the line
way, and each chap between that
lot and the proposed street simply
moved down the width of his holding.
In this tract there is Deing pushed to
January completion the Veasey
Building, brick and concrete. In abb
Sorbing the figures to follow let the
reader remember it is told of POGO
moke, the last railroad stop on the
Eastern Shore of Maryland This
building will have $4,000 square feet
of floor space. 1t is fire-proof
throughout and will be the finest be-
tween Wilmington and Richmond.
The other completed stores would
CONTINUED ON PAGE q
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16
OYSTER CASE
REMOVED TO
WORCESTER
Indicted for Murder BY Dorchester
Jury, Will BE Tried At Snow Hill
At the Next Term of Court.

The special session of the DOrches-
ter Grand Jury, recalled to consider
the shooting of Emerson Pritchett
while engaged in longing oysters on
the private beds of Capt. Travers
and others in Deep Creek, Dorchester
County, met in Cambridge last week
and found indictments against both
Capt. John W. Collier and Capt. Will
liam Travers on the charge of muir
der. Both parties have been held
without bail by the court which also
removed the case to Snow Hill for
trial. As the next jury term in Wor-
cester County is next spring, this
means Messrs. Collier and Travers
will have to be held until then.
The shooting is alleged to have
taken place on Thursday, Nov. 23rd,
and after the tongers had been noti-
fled by the owners of the beds that
they were trespassing and taking
oysters belonging to private parties
This notice was ignored by the tong
ers. The shots are alleged to have
come from the shore of the creek in
fusilade, one of which caused the
death of Pritchett
Capt Travers and Capt. Collier
who have been indicted for the kill
ing. are two of the county's most
reputable citizens and their friends
insist that they are innocent of the
charge. The question of ownership
of the oyster grounds may play q
part in the outcome of the trial
These beds have been in use by pri-
vate parties for Il number of years
and this is the first time that the
titles have been questioned. II ap-
pears that they were taken up by the
Turner's some forty or fifty year;
ago under the law which gave owner
snip to waters in stream less thar
100 feet at the mouth and not navi'
gable.
The present owners bought oil
leased these beds from members OF
the Turner family, and have useC
them for several years. The cast
has aroused great interest in th'
county because of the standing o.
the men accused, who, as stated be
fore, are among the leading ant
most respectable citizens of theil
section.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16
Ned Jones Not Guilty
Said Dorchester jury
Declared ssInsane When He Killed Smack, Not
Insane Now.'-Family and Friends Rejoice
At Cambridge Over His Acquital.

Edward JONES' trial for his life at Cambridge was
acquitted of the co murder by jury last Friday afternoon
Circuit Curt of Dorchester County The verdict returned
by urymEn who arrived at agreement after short
debeaton was effect follows Insane at the time OF the
shooting; sane now Not Guilty"
The crowd had been warned by the Court
against making any demonstration when the verdict should be
returned against Jones' but the news
spread the Court House. shout of approval voiced
from the throats of the multitude gathered there
The case was argued the prosecution by States Attorney
Stenge Marine of Dorchester Godfrey Child OF Pocomoke;
Assistant Attorney General Lindsay c. Spencer and Attorney
General Alexander Armstrong, who closed for the State
Former Judge William F. Johnson and John W. Station of Snow
spoke for the defense the latter closing.
being tried the charge of shooting Lawrence
Smack alleged educer of his seventenear old daughter
shooting occurred September th at ronshre Worcester
County indicted by the grand jury Of Worcester
County At the October term of Court the case
Worcester County motion made by State
Attorney William Kern the Court naming Cambridge the
place of trial.
The case was fought the trial and arguments consuming
the better part three days. with sessions Wednesday and
Thursday night The attorneys for the State made determined
fight for conviction but the counsel for the defense ably
tested every point and skfly beating down attack
After acquta Mr. Jones returned to his home in Queponco
Friday night.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16
Miss Kate Sturgis
Died in Baltimore

Miss Kate Sturgis, aged nearly SO
years, and who spent all of her life
in Snow Hill, excApt fhe past two
years, died in the Presbyterian Home
of Maryland, in BalHNore, last Fri
day, and was burieT in \he burial lot
of the Home in BEltimok last Mon
day. Miss SturgiS is survived by her
sister, Mrs. Henrietta Melvin, who is
residing at the Presbyterian Home.
These two aged ladies', both ardent
members of the Snow Hill Presby-
terian Church, entered the Presby-
terian Home just two years ago.
They had a residence in Snow Hill
prior to that time, but did not feel
equal to the ordeal of keeping house
any longer; so kind friends, who had
the influence obtained room for
them at the "Home" where Miss Kate
passed away last Friday.
Miss Sturgis was a staunch Chris
tian character, disciple of John Cal
vim, and faithful follower of
Christ.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16
Mrs. Cora M. Myers
Died In Philadelphia

Mrs. Cora NJ. Myers, daughter of
the late Stephen J.. Mason, of Snow
Hill, died t\heJ home in Philadel-
phia Friday morning of last week.
The announcentcNt of her death came
as great shbck her relatives and
friends as her condition was not
known to be so critical, or the end
so near. Much of the early life OF
Mrs. Myers was spent in Snow Hill,
where she had many friends, who re-
gret her departure.
Mrs. Myers is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. William Gilmour, OF
Philadelphia, and Mrs. John d.
McClintock, of Bethlehem, Pa. She
is also survived by her step-mother
Mrs. Stephen +. Mason, and by the
following half-brothers and sisters;
Mr.. Walter 7. Mason, Of Jersey City
Mr.. Stephen G. Mason, Of New York.
Miss Lille A. Mason, of Snow Hill
and Miss Irene B. Mason, of Long
Island, n. Y.
The body was brought to Snow Hill
and funeral services, conducted by
Rev. Robert Matthews, was held in
All Hallows p. +. Church Monday
afternoon. The body was laid to rest
in the churchyard Of Mackenzie
Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Among those who attended the fun
eral from out of town were the fol-
lowing: Mr.. and Mrs. William Gil
mour, of Philadelphia; Mr.. and Mrs
John d. McClintock, of Bethlehem
Pa; Mr.. Walter I. Mason and son
Francis, of Jersey City; Mr.. Stephen
G. Mason, of New York; Mrs. Her.
bert Trucksess, of Philadelphia; Mr.
and Mrs. James S. Clogg, Mr.. ant
Mrs. Milton Clogg. and Miss Mildred
Clogg, of Pocomoke City; and Mr.
Mason Clogg, of Baltimore.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16
JOHN H. BLADES
FOUND DEAD
Was Apparently In Good Health
Monday Night-Found Dead In
Bed Tuesday Morning.

Nh. John II. Blades, a well known
resident of Pocomoke City, was found
dead in bed Tuesday morning by
member Of his family.
Mr.. Blades was apparently in good
health Monday night, and his sudden
death was a great shock to the COM
munity, of which he had been life
long member.
Mr.. Blades was over 60 years of
age. He was a native of Pocomoke
City, and had been salesman in the
|. II. Merrill store for many years.
He was Democratic Supervisor
of Election for several years and
served as Postmaster of Pocomoke
City during the first term of Presi-
dent Wilson.
Mr.. Blades was a member of the
Pocomoke City Methodist Protestant
Church, and was prominent in the
order of Knights of Pythias of POGO
moke City.
He is survived by his widow and
six children. These are: Mrs. Edgar
Child, Of Wilmington; Mrs. Gladys
Price. of Salisbury; Miss Marguerite
and Miss jeanette Blades, of POGO
moke City; and Mr.. Russell Blades.
Also two sisters and one brother.
These are Miss Emma Blades, POGO
moke City; Mrs. Nan Lennox, and
Rev. Charles Blades.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16
MELBOURNE GIVEN
STATE AUTHORSHIP
Naming of Two Deputies Awaits New
Appointee's Recommendations.
Other Positions Filled.

Governor Richie Wednesday APP
pointed Lewis NJ. Milbourne State
Auditor. Mr.. Milbourne formerly
was State Senator from Somerset
County and deputy collector of inter-
nal revenue under the Wilson Admin
istration.
II il the understanding of the Gov
ernor and Mr.. Milbourne that the law
does not require the State Auditor to
be a certified public accountant.
Mr.. Milbourne will have two dep
uties whose salaries are provided for
by law and 10 Office assistants whose
salaries will be provided for out OF
the budget. In addition, he will have
contingent fund of $4,000 for the
employment of additional assistants
to keep the accounts of the State and
county officials up to date.
Governor Ritchie will await Mr..
Milbourne's recommendation before
appointing the deputies.
John \. Mackall Named
The Governor also announced the
appointment of John y. Mackall, the
present chairman and chief engineer
of the State Roads Commission, to
be the new Director of Public Works
at the same salary he now receives
81 500 a year.
Harvey l.. Cooper was reappointed
State Insurance Commissioner and
Harrison w. Vickers was made Con-
servation Commissioner. Mr.. Wick
ers takes the place of the present
Conservation Commission.
No decision has been reached as to
Parole Commissioner.
II is understood George w. Page
will be reappointed Bank Commits
sioner.
Likely To Name DIR. Fulton
It is expected DIR. William II.
WEIGH. DIR. Wade II. Frost and DIR.
Lewellys r. Barker will call on the
Governor next Tuesday and make
recommendation for Commissioner OF
Health. 1t is believed DIR. John 5.
Fulton will be recommended.
Emory L. Coblentz, who has ac-
cepted the post of Welfare Commits
sioner, called on the Governor Tues
day. John J. Mahon called to con-
gratulate the Governor on his ap-
pointment of Mr.. Coblentz and Mr..
M;lbourAe.
The Governor Wednesday night
left for White Sulphur Springs to at
tend the annual conference of Gov
ernOrs.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16
Two 5O-Gallon Stills
And Negroes Taken

Cape Charles, Va, Dec. l3.-Eu-
gene Dennis, town sergeant, and
Robert NJ. Ward, barber, while out
cunning yesterday in a woods about
two miles from here, ran across the
biggest moonshine outfit ever taken
in on the Eastern Shore, consisting
of 1O4 gallons of corn whiskey, 1000
gallons of mash, 700 pounds of sugar,
Is pounds of yeast, box of lye and
two 50-gallon capacity copper stills in
full operation. Three negroes were
arrested and locked up in the city
iail. Two others made their getaway
through the woods. The two stills
and the 10l gallons of whisky were
brought to the city Jail by truck.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16
John Wanamaker
Died Last Tuesday

Hon. John Wanamaker died at his
home in Philadelphia at 8 o'clock
Wednesday morning.
Mr.. Wanamaker was active in his
business affairs up to the time he
was stricken. He spent much OF last
winter in Florida and was in the city
all summer, hard at work, with the
exception of occasional visits for a
day at the seashore. He was always
an early riser, and was usually in his
mercantile establishment before its
doors were opened.
Mr.. Wanamaker is survived by his
son, Rodman, a resident of New York
city, and two daughters, Mary b.,
wife of Barclay II. Warburton, and
Elizabeth, wife of Norman Macleod,
both of Philadelphia.
The death of Mr.. Wanamaker, who
spent his entire life in Philadelphia,
and was always one Of its leaders in
civic movements, was received with
sorrow by all classes of citizens.
Mr.. Wanamaker's life was insured
for more than $3.000,000, he having
been one of the leaders among the
heavily insured men in the country.
Amid deep silence broken only by
the steady patter of raindrops on
canvas that sheltered several score
of mourners, tho body of John Wanna
maker was consigned to a vault
Wednesday afternoon. The burial
service was brief and simple. 1t was
attended only by members of the
Wanmaker family and close friends
Of the merchant.
Earlier in the day thousands of
men and women, irrespective of every
class, creed and nationality in the city
paid their last tribute to Mr. Wanna
maker when they passed by his bier
in Bethany Presbyterian Church. For
three hours there was steady flow
of reverent humanity through the
church, and shortly after noon, when
the doors were closed, the police esti-
mated that more than $4,000 persons
had viewed the remains.
In the big business houses Of the
central city all activities were sus-
pended for five minutes, beginning at
2 o'clock, when the funeral service
started at Bethany. In New York.
WilmingtoAand other cities there
was also a ef pause in the mercan-
tile world n Memory for the dead
merchant.
City CouH adjourned its session,
schools close noon. flags on public
buildings fioa at half-saff, in short
the entire q mourned And on all
sides there visible signs of
recognition Of ht Philadelphia lost
lin the passiaE Mr.. wanamaker.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16
EASTERN SHORE HOLLY
FINE AND PLENTIFUL

Salisbury, Md, Dec. 13.-For the
first time in several years the holly OF
this section of the Eastern Shore is
full of berries and plentiful. Reports
are to the effect that this will be
great year for the Christmas greens
industry, as the quality commands a
good price and ready markets. Nine
cars have been placed on railroad sid
ings in this county-an unprecedent-
ed number for this early in the sea-
son. as the bulk of the product is
usually forwarded to city markets in
less-than- carload lots.
Under proper conservation. 1t is
said that the holly industry on the
Eastern Shore would increase to
considerable value. Shippers are be-
ing urged by landowners to adopt q
method of cutting that will do but
slight damage to the trees and at the
same time increase tne crop for the
foil. -ear.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16
GEfi9s:5!|
ErN2Z '''

THERE'S goin' to be many
4 sad heart at Christmas time.
It's always so. The sleigh bells
tinkle for some OF US and the church
bells toll for others. Perhaps there
may be comfort in the thought that
on the day that Jesus came TO US
he gathers to Himself the weary
and the blessed. What a Christmas
gift is Deathl The passing into
the glory OF the morn-the smooth
ing of the furrowed brow, the end
OF earthly care. In mournful tones
we hear the preacher tell us that
the moment a man begins to live
that moment he begins to die. but
amid the Christmas laughter OF our
children we seem to think the mos
ment man begins to die that
moment he begins TO live. I.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16
WILLIAM J. PITTS
DIED TUESDAY
County Surveyor OF Worcester, A
Prominent Citizen With Many
" Friends in the County.

BILLY Pitts" is no more. He pass
ed from this life to the "life eternal
last Tuesday. His going was not un-
expected, as he had been confined to
his bed with a fatal disease for sew
eral months He has been released
from his sufrelings and his many
friends will know him no more on
earth. Rest in peace! And may his
spirit find an abiding place in that
lard Of pure delight" where there
is no pain or sorrow.
Mr.. William J. Pitts was one of the
best known citizens of upper Wor-
cester. He was around 20 years of
age, and had lived in Berlin the
greater part of his life. He was a
public spirited citizen and was promi-
nent in the councils of the Democratic
party.
Mr.. Pitts was a man of more than
ordinary intelligence. He was well
read and possessed fund of knowl-
edge of Maryland men and events
greater than anyone we know of. He
loved Berlin and her people-all were
his friends-and he had kind word
for all of them. He had many close
friends in Snow Hill who greatly re-
gret his untimely death.
Mr.. Pitts was elected Surveyor of
Worcester County" several times,
and held that office at the time of his
death. He was an expert timber man
and spent several years in the South
in the lumber business about twenty
years ago.
Mr.. Pitts is survived by widow
and one son, William d. Pitts, of
Berlin.
Funeral services were held in st
Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church
Thursday afternoon, after which in
terment was made in the cemetery.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16
RO9M %-
( A~ UNCLE JOHN W. =,

When the beezes blow contrary an you're stranded the
beach, where there amt sign of lighthouse harbor in
yer eachWhen yer haversack empty an you can't produce
dime.-Remember that we've all be there-many time!
When you think yer lot is harder than yer
TAKE mortal frame stand An it's palmer
HEART every minni that you're runnn' out of sand
II makes want to cheer We with soun-
spirin rhyme-Remember that we've all been here-many
time!
We got have sper that able to contend if we'd reach
the of glory that is jest
around the bend There
never was a mountan-top that ~. <<<S1~
courage couldn't climb.-Re- '[EZs&\
member that we've all been --
there-many a time!
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16

Brogun C. Snyder from Daniel
Trimper, Sr., and wife, real estate in
ocean City Heights" near Ocean
City. Consideration, $40, etc.
Emory A. Hastings from VIM. G.
Kerbin Trustee, two parcels Of land
on the north side of Commerce
Street, in Berlin. Consideration,
81 100.
George Johnson from Charles +.
Hudson, part Of "Endeavor," in the
Third Election District. Consider
alton, $5.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16
Recent Transfers
Of Real Estate

VIM. B. Mock from Edward f..
Mock and wife tracts of land on the
southerly side of the road leading
from Stockton to Georges Island
Landing, in the Eighth Election Dis
trict. Consideration, SO, etc.
Norman +. Sartorius from l.. Thos.
Hill and wife 60 acres of land, more
or less, on the north or northeast
side of the County Road leading from
Pocomoke City to Melbourne, in the
Eighth Election District. Consider
alton, 1910.
MAY Goodman from John w.
Bowen and wife house and lot on the
west side of West Street, in Berlin.
Consideration, SO, etc.
Alfred n. Gibbs and Jennie f.
Gibbs, his wife, from Ella NJ. Frank
lin and husband, real estate on the
northeast side of Board Street, in
Berlin. Consideration, $40, etc.
Charles d. Gibbs and Margaret b.
Gibbs, his wife, from Thos. V. Ham,
mond and wife real estate on the
north side of Broad and Commerce
Streets at their point of intersection
in Berlin. Consideration, SO, etc.
John w. Bowen from Lambert
Jones and wife and another, real
estate on the southwest side of Maple
Ave-, in Berlin. Consideration, $40,
etc.
Perl Hough Hill from J. Shiles
Crockett, Trustee, real estate at the
corner of Bonneville Ave-, and Fifth
Avenue. Consideration, $490.
John L. Riley from Mary V. Smith
and husband property on the south
westerly side of Washington Street,
in Snow Hill. Consideration, $40,
etc.
Julius J. Smullin and John I.
Smullin, Sr., from Edward Il. Lank-
ford and wife, real estate at the cor
ner of Clarke Avenue and Willow
Street, in Pocomoke City. Consider
alton, $1,000, etc.
Harrison Hargis and Amelia Ger
trude Hargis, his wife, from Pearl
Hough Hill and husband, real estate
at the south corner of Bonneville
Avenue and Fifth St., in Pocomoke
City. Consideration, 500, etc.
Edmund Burke from Edward v
Baker and wife, lot in "Ocean City
Heights" near Ocean City. Consid-
Grafton, S225.
! Thomas n. Connoway from Annie
T. Connoway, property formerly
known as Glendale Hotel Property
and "Bell Property" on the south side
of Wicomico St., in Ocean City. Con-
sideration. $40, etc.
Asbury Lewis from Robt. S. VIM
brow and wife and others, az acres Of
land, more or less, about one mile
west of Whaleyville, in the Ninth
Election District. Consideration, $40
etc.
Charles Ludlam from Calvin b
Taylor, Assignee and others, former
" the Church property known al
asst. Paul's by the Sea-" on Baltimore
Ave-, in Ocean City. Consideration
81, etc.
Clayton o. Jones from Godfrey
Child, Trustee, farm containing 81
acres, more or less, on the Count,
Road leading from Pocomoke City t
Big Mill, near the Boston schoo
house, in the First Election District
Consideration, $2,2S0.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16

Let US print your Billheads, State
ments and Letterheads now, so you
will have them ready for the first of
the year.
Many people have paid their sub
scriptions to The Messenger in the
past week. Have you paid yours?
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1922-08-10
FARMER-LABOR
TICKET NAMED
Candidates for Congression-
al and County Offices
are Chosen

At a meeting in Benton City Sat-
urday representatives of the farmer
labor party named a congressional
and county ticket, with the exception
Of one or two offices and named a
committee to fill these vacancies.
Knute Hill was named as the con-
gressional candidate and E. Bowles,
of Prosser, was the choice for repre-
sentative with j. j. Fraser, of Benton
City as alternate. G. w. Hamilton,
who is a candidate for prosecuting at
torney on the democratic ticket, was
given the farmer-labor endorsement.
Other candidates were named as
follows: Axel Carlson, Buena Vista,
commissioner in the Prosser district;
VIM. INLAND, Benton City, sheriff; ;
Mrs. T. E. Fenelic, Prosser, auditor;
Chris Puderbaugh, Kennewick, treas
urer, with Mark Ferris, Whitstran,
alternate; Olaf Strawold, Prosser, as
SCISSOR; James Foster, Buesna Vista,
clerk; N. A. Mclean, Benton City,
engineer.
Axel Carlson, E. j. Appel and VIM.
INLAND were named a committee to
confer with members Of the party in
this district in the selection of can
didate for commissioner.