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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-06-30
LONG TIME RESIDENT
RECEIVES LAST CALL
Samuel P. Carey Died Monday
Night.-Had Been In Failing
Health Several Months

Samuel P. Carey, died at the home
Of his sister-in-law, Mrs. o. F. White
Fourth street, last Monday night, a.
bout 1O.45 o'clock, a victim Of a COM
plication Of diseases, affecting heart
and kidneys. g
He was born in August 1858; and
would have been seventy years ole
had he lived till the same month OF
this year. {,
/ He was born in Snow Hill land re-
moved to Pocomoke about forty years
ago, and engaged in the work OF
painting and interior decorating
Shortly after making his residence
here, he married Miss Manzellah
Dixon, daughter of the late Richard
7. Dixon; she died about eight years
ago.
Last fall he went to Cape Charles
to make his home with c. w. Dixon,
but as his health began to fail he
came back here about four weeks ago,
and ever since has been confined to
the house.
"Sam" was always a conspicuous
figure in the social life Of the town.
Possessed Of sunny disposition, and
an unusual appreciation of humor, he
always made himself a delightful
companion and associate. He was a
"wit" Of no common quality, and
many of his dry sayings, and his
quick repartee will long remain part
Of the unwritten history Of Pocomoke
City.
He was faithful and devoted
member of the Presbyterian Church;
was a great lover Of music; possessed
Of sweet tenor voice, which he was
enabled to use in the service of the
church for many years after the ma
iority Of throats cease to give forth
vibrations.
For thirty-fve years he participat-
ed in choir renditions, and he will
long be remembered in that capacity.
He was also a loyal member Of the
Knights Of Pythias.
Numerous relatives Of his late wife
survive him, who were devoted to
him in his last days, and who seemed
no different from his own kin.
Funeral services took place last
Wednesday morning in the Presby-
terian Church, conducted by the Rev.
J. w. Lacy, assisted by the Rev. E. l..
Bunce, pastor Of the Methodist Prot
estant Church. Interment was in the
Presbyterian cemetery. The sbearers
were: Emerson w. Polk, Robert J..
Lambden, George Richardson, Col
more E. Byrd, Maurice w. Coston,
Charles E. Ennis.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-06-30
BLIND POOL OPERATOR
CAUGHT IN PHILADELPHIA
F. M. Young, Who Fleeced Thou
sands Of People, Captured
This Week

F. M. Young, of Baltimore, the no
torious "blind poop operator, who
fleeced thousands out of sums rang.
ing from 5000 to $4,000, was caught
this week in Philadelphia, where he
was living under the name Of W. II
Wright.
His capture was due to the close
surveillance by the police. Of Miss
Coles, Young's private secretary
whose communication with him, gave
the clue to his whereabouts.
Young was greatly surprised at his
arrest, and almost collapsed, but of
fered no opposition to the police in
being taken back to Baltimore. When
taken he had three one hundred dol
lar bills in his pocket, and some let
tiers showing he had been operating
in stocks.
He still declares he is honest, and
that if given chance he could recu-
perate; but it is dollars to doughnuts,
ne WOulQ nave w oAI III0AIy a uNy AL
his office before clients would darken
it's doors.
!. Young touched" a few Of our own
people, who had implicit faith in him.
even after the collapse of one pool
after another, only foreshadowed his
end. The answer given to all argu-
ments which were offered against
Young's system, was, "But he does
it," and cards showing receipts pf
dividends were placed in evidence.
When he was asked to explain his
system, he was always shy, his argu-
ments inconclusive. The fact was he
used one clients money to pay divi-
dends on another's.
The showing up of these blind
pools, will save millions of dollars te
the people of the country, and the
bursting of the bubble was great
boon to too eager investors.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-06-30
Management Making Extensive
Arrangements For This
Years S. Events
AUTOMOBILE RACES FRIDAY;
FIREWORKS EACH NIGHT

The Fair season will soon be here,
and our local Fair of which our com
rnunity has good reason to be proud,
will be held on August IA, Is, 16 and
II. The officials of our Fair, with
the purpose Of maintaining our repu-
tation of having one Of the best and
most attractive of the Fairs in this
section, have planned changes in their
arrangement Of entertainment which
should please their patrons.
The Midway attractions will be
furnished by Vests Shows, a twenty
car carnival company enjoying
splendid reputation for tile courtesy
and pleasant department Of, its mana
gers and employees.
The race program viii consist 7of
three harness races on each of the
first three days of the Fair, which
will be held under what is known as.
the "Three- Heat Plan" Under this
plan, which is now the most popular
in the country, the purses are so di-
vided as to give to each winner of
heat share of the same, thus tend
ing to- make each heat race.
On Friday, which is planned to be
the real big day of the Fair, the rae
ing thrills will be furnished by auto
mobiles, the entries for these races at
this time consisting Of three Duesen-
berg racers, one Frontenac, one Es-
sex and one Darracq. It is thought
that the novelty of seeing in action
real racing automobiles, driven by
professional drivers on the splendid
track which we enjoy will make the
afternoon one Of much pleasure and
entertainment.
The agricultural exhibits will be in
creased and the poultry exhibit will
be the largest and best that has ever
been given. The poultry exhibit will
be located near the grandstand and
will consist of a fine display of all
kinds of poultry.
With view of giving a better en-
tertainment in the way Of vaudeville
in front Of the grandstand' the plans
include vaudeville bill of five acts,
given by a cast of eighteen perform
ers, and of such variety as to make
the continuous show to be given by
these performers a very entertaining
one.
Another new feature which will be-
introduced this year will be the
NIGHT lair. Realizing the populari-
ty of the Fair during the nights Of the
last several seasons, the management
has contracted for a beautiful fire.
works display to be given in front of
the grandstand each night Of the
Fair. In addition to the fireworks
display, vaudeville variety bill will
be given on the platform each night.
It is thought that these attractions,
in addition to the carnival attraction,
will justify the management in its
better care for its patrons, the cleo
trical equipment is being made more
complete, so that the grounds will be-
attractively Illuminated.
Plans for further Improvement Of
the plant are now beng made and a
new judges stand, with actors dress
ing rooms on the first floor will be
erected, and other improvements
made before the Fair.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-06-30
DELAWARE MAN TAKES
BRIDE FROM POCOMOKE
Miss Mary Elizabeth Patterson Mar
ried Wednesday To Mr.. Ralph
E. Miles, Of Milford

The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. George
F. Patterson was the scene Of pref
ty wedding on Wednesday, June ~,
at 3 P. NJ, when their younger daugh-
ter, Mary Elizabeth became the bride
of Ralph E. Miles of Milford, Del.
The bride wore costume of blue
satin backed crepe and gray acces-
sories, and carried brides roses, en-
tered the parlor to the strains of the
Lohengrin, Wedding March, with her
maid of honor, Miss Hilda Deputy Of
Milford, who wore costume of gray
canton crepe and carried an arm bou-
quet of pink Killarney roses. The
groom entered with his brother
Archibald Mills Of Milford.
The ring ceremony was performed
by the brides pastor Rev. William
FSchmeiser.
The home was artistically decorat.
ed with field daises and evergreens
the color scheme being green and
white.
Those present were Mrs. G. p
Carey, sister Of the groom; Mrs. j
Mills, Miss Hilda Deputy and Archi'
bald Mills of Milford; Mr. and Mrs
]. L. Cowger, Misses Grace and Val
ley Cowger and Nellie Cottman Of
Pocomoke City.
Immediately after the ceremony
luncheon was served, after which tht
happy couple left, amid showers o1
rice and many good wishes on theil
wedding trip. After spending a few
days at the seashore they will return
to Milford
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-06-30
RECEIVE INSTRUCTION
AT STATE UNIVERSITY
Worcester Women Attend U. Of N.
And Take Short Course In
Extension Work.

Those in attendance from Worces
ter county at the Short course hell
at the University Of Maryland fol
rural women last week were Mrs
Calvin Hudson, st. Martins; Mrs. A
E. Hancock, Girdletree, Mrs. E. J
Reid, wo'..,---,o. Mrs. Garland Bull
Pocomoke; and Miss Walter, Home
Demonstration agent.
Notwithstanding the high tempera
ture for the days during the periot
of instruction, the women showet
their keen interest, in the practica
program that had been prepared ,fol
them. This was the first opportunity
given to farm women and it was de-
cided that it be an annual event al
the University. The enrolment
which numbered more than three
hundred, far exceeded that which wal
expected.
DR.. Woods, president Of the Uni.
ve1sity and Dr. Symons, director Of
Extension service, with Miss Kellar
head Of the woman's section Of the
Extension department, did everything
to make the course one Of unusual
instruction and entertainment.
At the, close of the weeks work 9
sightseeing trip to Washington was
made that the women who spend most
of their life busy on the farm might
have an opportunity to visit thei1
Capitol city. To one who saw the
group leave the campus and heard the
report Of their trip on the return
there was full evidence of the rea'
joy gotten out Of the few days wori
and recreation.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-06-30
POCOMOKE WINS AND LOSES
WITH GREAT REGULARITY
NEXT WEEKS BALL GAMES
Pocomoke AT Home.

POcomOke At Home.
Wed, July 4-Parksley, A: M.
Friday, July 6-Milford.
Saturday, July 7-Dover.
POc0moke Away. {
Wed, July 4Parksley, P. M. ;.
Thursday, July 5-Milford.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-06-30
POC0MOKE FAIR PLANS
BIG 1923 PROGRAM
JULY 4th WILL BE
QJ4ET IN POCOMOKE

The national holiday on the
Fourth Of July, will be observed
in a very quiet way in Pocomoke
City. The time will probably be
divided amongst the seaside, POGO
moke and 'Parksley. In the morn
ing Pocomoke meets Parksley on
the diamond; in the. afternoon, vice
versa. 1t is to be hoped the day
will be safe and sane. /.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-06-30

Mr.. Harry B. Matthews has accept
ed a position with the Standard Oil
Companay. We understand he will
continue his grocery business here
also,
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18
Ifs DEFENSE OF LoNGFELLoW

One of the favore indoor sports of that class of writers whom called The Sophstcaes and others dubbed "The Smart Aleeks to ridcue the undmin- isne opuarty Longfellow and all his works Longfeow
 easily understood and judging from the works of the modern poes the mission of the modern poet to be understood these coumnss of the school following attack Crage House has been adequately taken who know of Longeow than does his critic. Of the poet he writes in defense
 culture cabe the of Lk Mary Austin he disclosed America the value d it's native Indian Vache Lindsey ret0d tales Like Ezra Pound he Lngfo
 Lowell What incident of the Revolutionary War wildly? Probably Paul Revere ride After blacksmith banner the hanging of the Miles Standh rouhp the wreck of the Herus the bridge midnight the chair the cgng the mouderne wa the garments of the night and the entfodins Arabs
 educator in himself He learned French German and Italian Spanish Scandinavian In of these textbooks Harvard his able direction American college students required than a smatering of foreign phrases
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18
THE TERRIBLE SEEK

Probably the advertised figure in the newspapers arng of the almost overpopuar Pharaoh of Egypt and funeral pomps Rodolph Valentino dancer lecturer patent beauty coneoeons figure of the d and wordrenowned depieor of that exotic best eer. "The Sheik.' Along with thousand New and Americans went last Tuesday evening terrible shek dance faramed dance with his qualy wel-advertised consort From somewhat obseu egnnng this young the slick hair dark and dash ng figure announced to be paid phenomenal sum for of hour of erpschore smokehled cabaret rowed with onlookers anxious the most advel young America person At least their ocular curiosity satisfied They in Mrs Valentino onaly beautiful and graceful young But the sheik We'll there amateurs who dance better there actors appearance and what's moreades atten lien i've made the sad discovery that Valentino has fast expanding bald spot
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18
EVERYBODY'S CAMPAIGN

the present campaign for funds for the building of the Day Kimbal Hospital it is not the inen
 ton of The Patriot the lead giving the workers efforts any more publicity than given by other journals in the county The for the home widely recognized to be of this territory This matter for all people this section of the county to take to heart as personal task unremng the goal that has been raised in order that the home be completed fact The first response the call has been splendid generous. likely that Putnam and its dependent towns this effort in the face of the tremendous similar campaigns which have been recently conducted Middeown Bristol and Manchester all cities in class with Those who attend the public hospital meeting at Hall Thursday evening will there have funty detail what splendid work this institution is accomplishing daily in our midst.
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18

of the best moving pictures that has yet produced moving thrilling, interesting from finish But y and of more importance fit depicts convncingy the most truly splendid pages of American history.
 In the schools and the colleges long custom place emphasis staesmanheroes battles that have been and blood been shed But
 there were other patriots than generals and ambassadors lawmakers There the sturdy. indomitabe farmer answered the call to settle the wide lands the po mother who unhnehng travelled weary way slow moving of prairie schooners that toed the continent in privaon and danger form the first ments of greater nation It is of these and
 The Covered Wagon tells yivdly and movingl Slowly surely and steadily bravng danger with high this film shows the line of white wagons moving daily and surely forward Like the dominant motif symphony this slow moving train dominates that thrill and inspire and touch The Covered Wagon picture reproduction of splendid historic period sn American epic worthy of the highest praise.
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At Court of Probate holden at Woodstock, within and for the Dis trict of Woodstock, on the 14th day of May. A. n. 1928 Present, CHAR ENCE H. CHILD, Judge. On motion of Harriet Hammond, Administratrix, of Eastford, Connecticut, on the in- testate estate of Walter Edward Ham mond, late of Woodstock, within said district, deceased. This Court doth decree that six months from date hereof be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the and directs that pub lie notice be given of this order by ad- vertising in q newspaper published in Putnam having q circulation in said district, and by posting a copy there of on the public signpost in said town of Woodstock. nearest the place where the deceased last dweit. Certified from Record, CLARENCE H. CHILD. Judge. 2O-9I.
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18
C|TY ORDINANCE

Be it ordained by the Common Council of the City of Putnam that Ordinance, Section i36. regulating the pay of the police officers of the city, shall be amended to read as follows:
 That the pay of the sergeant of police shall 5= sSs.G0 and the pay Of patrolmen shall be s35.0o per week This ordinance to take effect from and after its passage and legal publica- tion."
 Passed in Council the sth day of May, 1923.
 Attest: Thomas P. Ryan.
 VICTOR CHAPDEL.AINE.
 is-z0 Mayor
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18
WHEN A CLOCK IS NOT A CLOCK

One wonders what earthly satisfaction be legislators from the country districts who through their futile efss enforce standard time law in the Connecticut ature managed only keep the public city clocks the larger behind schedule which the dweers have decided live the months We for standard this section of the that dependent upon single hedue for the of daily existence But the cities and where the majority decided daylight saving the spectacle of the hour behind because of that of the regard
 uiy smaek little much of the blue laws of Colonial hat for their laugh qualities Keep clock hour behind the actual schedule result
 clocks losing the city residents
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18
THE PATRIOTS NEWSPAPER FATHER

Before he Putnam and bought The Patriot the late Alexander Macdonald for connected with the New York Tribune in the days when ourshed under the of Horace Greeley Therefore The Patriots second learned his newspaperdom in notable school No would have appreciated than Mr. Macdonald the The Tribune recalling the history of it's earlier of the removal of its work to the worlds modern and upodate printing plant In those early days The Thnnes roster bore the o who have since
 history for besides Greeley the sheet enlisted the of such John Hay heaw Reid Charles A. Dana and William Winter besides having the distinction evening 1886 of having it's for the first time his by the linotype machine perhaps the greatest implement of education and civilization in the centurys history
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18
AUCTION FRIDAY, MAY 25TH

A, 2 o'clock p. n., Standard Time Al C. D. Arnold's house, i76 South Main street. Putnam. 4 few Of the articles for sale are as follows: Cher " dresser, black walnut bedroom set, three quarter white enamel bed, fold ing bed, pictures. tables. chairs, and many other things too numerous to mention. Also few antiques.
 C. n. ARNOLD,
 TIC South Main St, Putnam, Conn.
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18

were scenes of earnest endeavor. 4 casual examination of the mine open ing shows a low-grade pyrite tmar- eosite) with small quartz lens. IL is not clear whether the iron and sul- phur tfool's gold) misled the miners who exploited this rugged hillside with disappointment.
 "A transverse path interseeting the Central Turnpike midway in Boston Hollow still bears the name of Var nun, who was the last Indian to sur vive in this part of the Wabbaauasset country.
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18
AN AMERICAN EPIC

Possibly good luck may bring pass within months moving picture called The Covered Wagon somewhere in these parts For mend he Covered Wagon and give this free advertising space without thought of charge First without doubt
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18
Steam Saw Mills Abound


 "All along the way. sometimes visi- ble from the highway. or not far therefrom, traces of steam sawmill sites are to be found; but the most convincing evidence of the destrue- ton of the forests is the lack of grateful shade overhead as one trav- els in midsummer. 1t is recalled that in the days of the broad, level and smooth turnpike considerable DOT ton of Boston Hollow road was ,once used by sporting men with horses. as a race course, and it's reputation as an available track spread to neighboring states.
 At the axe factory least eni of Boston Hollow) the Central Turnpike IS crossed by a much older north-and- south road, the old-time Ashford and Union highway; and at Ashford Town on the hill to the east beyond 'pompey Hollow tnow Warrenvillel the Ashford postof'ice was the post center for all this section, including Union, Eastford and Westford, in the days when Ben Franklin was post master general. 4 little less than one hundred years ago axes were made at seven different waterfalls in this gen eral neighborhood, but the name clings especially to the point where the Central Turnpike crosses the Bige- low river-perhaps because the pre- duets of Michael Richmond excelled. A prodigious grindstone seems about the only remaining evidence of this activity.
 Oak Tree q Landmark
 Travellers on the southward road mentioned above will pass stone chimney which stood for fifty years after the house was torn down and the mortar weathered out A sym metrical oak, whose shadow spreads i50 feet and is tall in proportion, stands by the roadside. and is IS feet in diameter at the stump line. Far ther back from the road stands a chestnut which measures 27 feet in circumference; but like all chestnut trees it IS now making losing fight, after centuries of existence. A for mer owner sought to preserve this an- eient landmark by ressrving title to 1t when selling the farm. It is de.bt- ful fl it's equal in size can be found east of the Rocky Mountains, an elm mentioned by Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes at wethershsld being the nearest.
 Beginning at Boston Hollow by the big hemloek, Samuel Curtis built the portion of the Central Turnpike for nearly two miles to the east and
 (Continued on Page Seven)
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18

wITTER BROS, AUcTIoNEERs Office and Salesrooms. 42 Main St,
 Danielson, Conn.
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18
WANTED

WANTED - Plain sewing. MRS. STELLA A BOWEN, 94 South Main street, Putnam. Phone si-4.
 60-a
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18
CHIMNEY CLEANING

steeple Tom does climbing work of all kinds on steeplss. fagpoles, smoke stacks, water tanks, etc. Cleaning out ehimneys and freplaces a special ty. CSli l57. Ms
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18

WANTED-To let the public know that l turn old carpets into new rugs. Have your old carpets made into handsome reversible rugs, by OSCAR LEAVESTR0M, River Road, Putnam, Conn. Phone 145-12. Ii-tf
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18

WANTED-If you want your garden plowed, cellar cleaned, plants set out, rubbish carried away, or any kind of trucking done, see LEu AUGER, Utility Man, 295 Main street, or phone 1922. is-6
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

Clearing For Those Who Have Dispose Wishing Acquire something Employer Elm Joyce; Brings Buyer and Seller Together.
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Colhe puppies. Also hay. SAMUEL SLIGHT, Phone 1894. 2Qs
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18
LOST
FOR RENT

soS SENI-Garage. Room foy one ear. $500 per month. 26s School street. Putnam. le-22'
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18

WAkTED-Rider-Agents: To take orders for Crawford and Cleveland Bicycles on commission. Choice of five models, $35.0o up. Can or write to COLEMAN'S CYCLE SHOP, AS Walnut street, Putnam, Conn. Phone 7ll-5. 1s-ei
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18

FOR SALE-oak dining room table and eight chairs. Phone 774-13.
 I9
Putnam patriot., 1923-05-18
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-0ne adding machine, practically new. Will sell at bar. gain. ". ". AVERiLL, Putnam, Conn. l7-tf
Evening star., 1923-10-04
THE WEATHER

For the District Of Columbia-Fair
and coJier tonight and tomorrow
moderate northwest and north winds.
For Maryland-Fair and cooler to-
night and tomorrow. probably light
frost in extreme west portion to-
night; moderate northwest and north
winds.
For Virginia-Fair tonight and to-
morrow; cooler tomorrow and in ex-
treme north portion tonight; moderate
to fresh northerly winds.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
Thermometer--4 PM, 20; 8 p.m..
%; IL midnight. So; am. 49, g a.m.,
81; noon, 72.
Barometer-4 pm. 1885; 8 PM,
1855; IL midnight. 1886; 4 am, 29.S3 !;
am. 1886; noon, 1884.
highest temperature, 72. occurred
az noon today. Lowest temperature.
~: occurred at $40 am. today
Temperature same date last year
highest, "a; lowest, So.
Condition Of the Water.
Temperature and condition of the
water at am: Great Falls-Tem-
perature. 64; condition. muddy.
Tide Tables.
FURNISHED by United States coast
and geodetic survey
Today-Low tide, 9:22 am. and
s:5a p.m.; high tide, 2:14 am. and
2:52 pm. ''' anu
Tomorrow-Low tide, 1918 am. and
1o;Sl pm; high tide, 3:13 am. and
The Sun and Moon.
Ioday-Sun rose sos a.m.: sun
sets 5:49 pm sun
Iomorrow-Sun rises 6:07 am: sun
Moon sets 2:15 pm.
Automobile lamps to be lipbted o,a-
half hour after sunset.
Weather in Various Cities.