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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-09-15
CHAUTAUQUA WILL !
COME AGAIN NEXT YEAR
Superintendent Leave. Poeomoke
With Signed Contract Some
Criticism Heard

The Chautauqua held its last meet
ing on Monday, September 10, ant
will come again next year, as tn,
Superintendent carried away will
him the contract for the 1924 events
Chautauqua, this year, has come il
for some criticism as to the quality Of
the, numbers on the program, but, il
is safe, to say that the opportunity
to get SO much for an equal amount
Of money is seldom offered.
To all lovers of music, for instance
the wonderful singing of Miss Stal
lings, Of the Stallings- Toy. Company
was worth the price of season.
ticket; indeed, the trio which consti,
tuted that combination were all artist.
in their line.
AS a violinist, Mr.. Toy was superb
his technique was marvellous; his ex.
preston, most revealing; his aban-
don, superb.
Miss Stalling's voice was wonder.
full in it's compass; thrilling in its
tones; and perfect in it's control. In
the interpretations of her themes, she
showed the soul Of an artist, and in
the, execution Of her parts, she reveal.
ed the skill as well az, the soul of a
true musician, It is seldom one listens
to singer who ningles with the me.
chanical SO much Of the mental or in
tellectual, and her work was a revela-
ton. It is to be hoped she may never
be left off the programme Of a Chau-
tauqua that makes Pocomoke City one
of it's stopping places.
The accompanist showed rare judg-
rlent> and appreciation and evidenced
the necessary ability to time her in
strument to suit the principals. While
subordinating her work to that of the
other performers, sill one could not
help being mindful of the sympathetic
assistant at the keyboard, note the
beautiful touch of the performer, and
revel in the harmonious product Of
voice and instrument. She was a nec-
'essary adjunct to the others. Many
would pay the price Of a ticket to hear
these again.
Mr.. Stout was probably the best Of
the lecturers; it was to be regretted
that he was not put on at night, when
more men could have been able to
Hear him.
The dramatic numbers were much
enjoyed, and, taken as whole, the
program was not much, if any, below
the average. II
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-09-15
Dance We'll Patronized
BY Pocomoke People

Quite a nurnebr of Pocomoke peo-
pie attended the dance given in the
City Hall Wednesday night of this
week, by the members Of the Glynn
Morris orchestra. This orchestra play
ed at the Plimhimmon at Ocean City,
Md, during the summer months, and
furnished excellent music for those
who attended the Plim affairs. The
music rendered Wednesday night was
6f,a high order and thoroughly enjoy
ed by music lovers as well as those
who participated In the dancing.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-09-15
Primaries In Worcester
Show Some Close Contests
Candidate Ross Loses Treasureshp By Only So VotesA Other
Local Candidates Receive Overwhelming Maonies In This
Distfct--Small Percentage OF Vote Poled

af0retime leaders seems to have fail
Cd to bring results. There is much
dissatisfaction in this locality over
the turn of political events, and de-
velopments are watched with interest.
There is sure to be another ticket in
the field, and it looks, now, as. if it
will have material support. While
some feel that Pocomoke has been
Disseminated against, and that past
history has been repeated, still it is
too much to say that all who voted
tor some Of the local candidates will
stick to them, should a fusion ticket
be. nominated which shall contain the
ne mes of recently defeated candidates
of the regular democracy. /. It is felt
that d certain party loyalty will keep
q large majority in line, and that the
democracy of Worcester will again be
triumphant.
However, it is also thought by a
great many of the. most loyal that
scme bad politics has been played,
and the situation Is not what the ma
jority of the leaders would like to
have it. And yet it is believed this
will make the managers work all the
harder and that the November cleo
tion will show every regular candi-
date elected. This remains to be seen
and if this should be the elimination
Of the regular contest, it, in the opin-
ion of scores, will be brought about
only by most energetic campaign.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-09-15

were very much disappointed at the
outcome Of this selection, and feel
that the office, while no doubt it will
be in good hands, would have fallen
t. a man of more years and expert
ence in Mr.. Child, and that, perhaps,
the job of Commonwealth attorney
would have been more ably filled.
Mr.. johnson is, in the opinion OF
many material more suitable for the
coming years than at present. Oppor-
tLnity sometimes develops, SO he may
and probably will, fill the bill.
For sheriff, Lennie T. Parks was
t.. favorite in this district, but again
Focomoke failed to land the plum. Mr..
Parks has been a faithful, energetic
and successful deputy, and his host Of
friends believed he would administer
the office equally well as chief. He
will be heard from later. y
The County commissioners nomi-
mated were ., with, the exception of
Charles Mason, all backed by the or
ganization. Mr.. Mason was not so
closely identified with the powers that
be, and his victory is tribute to his
popularity. He with Messrs. Byrbage
and Mumford make strong trio and
no doubt will attend we'll to the inter-
ests Of their constituents. n
! It will be seen that the organiza-
ton Jared somewhat badly i'm POGO
moke district. Messrs. Johnson,
Fooks, and Twlley were all repudiat-
ed, and the influence Of certain
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-09-15
RACE CLOSE IN
estate SERIES
Shore Fans Pulling Hard For Dover. ]
Seven Games May Be Necessary
To Decide Winner.
IMMENSE CROWD SEES ,
DOVER WIN AT SALISBURY


The base ball season is drawing to
a close. So far as the local interest
is concerned, the curtain will be rung
down when Dover and Martinsburg
meet for the deciding game in Balti-
more or Hagerstown today.
The two teams played yesterday but
too late for the result to be chronicled
in this paper; so it is possible that
the deciding game was played then,
as Dover had chance to cop the rub.
Der. tH
The Eastern Shore. team has more
than pleased, the fans on the penin-
sula, and had it been able to annex
one of the games off it's own playing
field, its admirers would feel more
hopeful of the bunting coming across
the. Chesapeake.
But neither has the Blue Ridge
team shown an ability to win off its
own territory, losing three straight
to- the Dobbins; but yesterday they
locked horns with the West Virginians
on their own fighting grounds, and
the dope gives all the advantage to
Martinsburg. Should the latter win,
today's contest will be pulled off in
Baltimore, or Hagerstown, neutral
ground, and the crucial test will come
then. Here's hoping our own repre-
sentatives will bring home the bacon.
J. While Dover was on the other side,
Martinsburg seemed to have the edge.
Reports gave the superiority to the
Blue Ridgers Fin every department of
the game; but they have shown no
such high class over here. Dover has
out-pitched, oat-hit, and outfelded
them. With the confidence that three
straight victories must have instilled
into the Dover boys, victory will perch
on The banners of the present champ
ions, only after a hard struggle.
So far as attendance is concerned,
the Sho' has out-distanced the other
side. Both at Dover and at Sails
bury, the crowds were materially
larger than at Martinsburg. This
may have been due to the threatening
weather, and to the fact that last
year, .Parksley put up losing fight
against the champions, and it looked
as if history were about to repeat it.
self. 1t. is safe to say that Hagers-
town turned out in force yesterday to
greet the fighting Dobbins.
Twenty-four hundred people saw
the game at Salisbury; they came
from all over the tri-state peninsula.
The Salisbury folk seem to want to
impress the public with the idea that
all those people came from their own
city; but from Wilmington to Cape
Charles people rode into Salisbury
town to see that game. The fact of
a rather central position of the place
is one attraction; it is easier to get
to from all points--and the fans were
there, loyal fans too, roofing for Dow
er to win, because they represent the
Shore.
1t is probable the players will real
ize more than $500 each from the re-
ceipts of the series.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-09-15
FALL FASHIONS
REVIEWED HERE
Pocomoke Merchants Display The
Latest Ideas In Dress And
Dress Accessories
OPENING EVENTS ATTRACT
THE FEMININE SEX DAILY

{ Never before in the history of Po-
ccmoke City have merchants display
ed a prettier or more varied assort-
ment of merchandise, than is being
shown for the new season just open
ing. The formal openings. occurred
this week and review Of the new
merchandise shows assortments so
complete, so varied and so superior as
to make an irresistible appeal to the
most discriminating and fastidious
clientele. IS,
The new shades in ready -to-wear
are really beautiful. Rich browns and
tans lead with navy and black, always
good. Styles surpass all previous ac-
complishments with their original
ideas and novel trimmings. Truly to
see the new models is to fall instant
captive to their charm and beauty.
The big Hargis Department store
is featuring "Printzess"s suits and
coats, peggy Paige" dresses and
"Meadowbrook" hats. At Godwin's,
Department store you will find the
latest in "Betty Wales" frocks and at
Givarz will be found many beautiful
models in "La Vogue" suits and coats.
These are some of the most famous
manufactures Of Ready-to-wear and
Millinery. in the country and their
products are well known the world
over. @
Charming frocks of satin, crepe,
velvet, charmeen and poiret twill seem
to be Fashions first choice for aut-
umn. The straight line, the TERED
silhouette, pleated and founce frocks
are all represented. LUXURIOUS outer
coats Of rich, soft fabrics, fur TRIM
med are very much in evidence as.
we'll as the sport t-coat Of plaid ground
work with plain or fur collar to fast
On high at the neck. Suits are mostly
Of the tailored variety and are being
shown in navy, brown and black.
A wonderful array of Millinery is
being displayed by Miss Il. Belle Will
son and Miss Maude D. Stark as well
as at the leading Department stores
and the display was never prettier or
more varied than you will find this
season, <. b. M n,
1t is interesting to note the various
style change as is evidenced in. the
displays being featured by the mer-
chants for the new season. A visit To
any of the emporiums will acquaint
you with last minute ideas in dress
and dress accessories and keep yeu in
formed with the latest fashion trend.
Although town Of approximately
only 5000 inhabitants Pocomoke can
hold its own with the stores in any
city of many times its size and popu-
lation. II has established an enviable
reputation as being the most up-to-
date town on the Peninsula and "The
Fashion Center" Of the Eastern
Shore. ~ & %a @fg4
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-09-15
Attends Sisters Funeral

Mrs. Joseph r., Ford and family at
tended the funeral of her sister, Mrs.
Laura Linton, Of Saxis, Va. 4
Mrs. Linton was loved by the whole
community and will be missed by
many because of the unfailing kind
ness shown by her to all with whom
she came into contact. =
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-09-15
MRS. BiCkING DIES
AFTER LONG SUFFERING.
Funeral Held In M. E. Church We'd
nesday Evening. Body Removed
To Wilmington For Burial.

~ IT,
Mrs. Elsie M6Dowell Bicking, wife
Of Rev. j. R. Bicking, pastor of Salem
M. E. Church, this city, died about !
o'clock A. M, Tuesday morning, aged
thirty-seven years. NJ
Mrs. Bicking was born in Smyrna
Del, where she had lived all her life,
prior to her marriage. When her
husband was pastor of the church at
Centreville, she sustained an injury
in an auto accident this resulted in
a cancerous growth which caused her
death.> s5s5 +
She has been a terrible sufferer for
a long time, but her fortitude in her
affliction was amazing. Specially
when her last days were disturbed by
those who had become the enemies of
her husband, on account Of his in
domitable energy and courage in
fighting what he considered an unlaw-
iul and diabolical traffic in intoxicat-
ing drinks. ~ tk
Mrs. Bicking while a helpless inva-
i'd was harrassed by rhalefactions a.
gainst her husband which eliminated
in the burning Of the house where
she lay. unable to make any attempt
to save herself, and had to be carried
,tc the house of Ineighbor.' n
n In the face Of this deed, than which
none could be more despicable, she
was heroism personified, and instead
Of uttering complaints on her own ac-
count, sought to encourage her hus-
band in his fight against evil, never
once referring to her own discomfort.
Such Christian fortitude is rare and
deserves the reward which she, un-
ioubtedly, has gained. :
II While her death has stricken the
hearts of her; loved ones with an in.
consofable grief, vet there is comfort
in the idea that she is forever releas-i
ed from pain, and enjoying the fruits
Of a well spent life during her sojourn
on earth. The sympathy Of the en-
tire community goes out to the be-
reaved husband and boys and there is
no doubt but that thousands in the
State, who have read accounts of the
happenings Of late days, will feel a
sorrow they may not express in
words. . '. - I'D M WA
Mrs. Bicking's remains were car
ried to Wilmington, Del, last We'd
nesday evening. Services were held
first, in Salem NJ, e. Church here on
the same evening, and other services
will take place in Union M. E. Church,
of Wilmington. Interment will be in
Rivervlew cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs. Biching, wife
of Rev. J. R. Bicking, Of SalemM. E.
Church, this city took place in VII
mington, Dell last Thursday after
noon at 8 o'clock, in Union M. 2,
Church, Rev. H. w. Ewing officiating,
About 80 other clergymen We're in at
tendance, and the church was filled
with people. The floral offerings,
numerous and beautiful, attested the
loving sympathy sof many friends.
The pail bearers officiating in Will
rningtons were: Willard J, Stevenson,
Roy Birmingham, Edward SchoolAeld,
Arthur Mel Daniel, Charles Ennis, and
II. w. Singleton. The bearers here
were: Roy Birmingham, Arthur Nc
Daniel, David Wiltbank, w. H. Lang
George Blades, and Charles Ennis.
Undertaken Yeatman had charge OF
the funeral in Wilmington,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-09-15

Mr.. Archie c. Ross, of Philadelphia,
whe has been on visit to friends.
and relatives in Pocomoke, returned.
Thursday.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-09-15

j. Carl Ross left Thursday for New
York to witness the Dempsey -Firpo
fight at the Polo grounds Friday
night
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-09-15
oFFcAL PRIMARY ELECTION RETURNS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES

For County Treasurer .
E. HANCE FQQKS.-:-.:.:........,-.-.-.
CHARLES II. PARSONS: :.......,...-..-.--
EDWARD WILFRED RQSS..-.-.....------,...-
For States Attorney -
GODFREY CH1LD-.s......--,....
EDMOND II. JOHNSON
For Sheriff q.
THOMAS r, RRIMER.
JAMES p, JOHNSON.
& LENNIE T.
WILMER S, PURNELt5st, l. :;
For County Commissioner -Dstrict1
y CHARLES L.
MITCHELL S. PILCHARD.
4 GEORGE TWILLEY.
For County enmissoner-Dstrict 2 d"
SAMUEL M ATKINSON....
JOHN w. MUMFORD.
For County mmisionser-Dstrict 8
GORDON L. BURBAGE.
RILLIE P.
Republican canddates-Fer State Central Committee
DANIEL w. BABCOCK. ....................
FRANK E. KONETZKA.
HARRY CLAY POWELL, JR.:..-...................-
ASBURY C. RILEY
WILLIAM L. TRUITT
THOMAS p. WHARToN".~... ..,""....-..
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-06
NEW PORTLAND

Forest Acres will be given at
Lemon Stream hall next Friday night,
December Z. Music will be furnish
ed by Knapp's Orchestra of Kingfield,
while Fernwood Grange will serve re-
freshments.
Men and teams are busy cutting
down Gould hill. They are plow-
ing and scraping the top and carting
the dirt to the bottom, thus grading
the road down to the upper bridge.
EAST NEW PORTLAND
Miss Hazel Judkins and Miss Irene
Guppy spent the Thanksgiving recess
at Miss Judkins' home in Belgrade.
Prin. and Mrs. Steward visited Mr..
Stewards parents in Portland.
There was a family party at Mr..
and Mrs. II. p. Jones Thanksgiving.
Those present were: Mrs. Luella
Jones, Miss Gertrude Jones, Mr. and
Mrs Frank Jones, son Ardean, Mr..
and Mrs. j. B. Hutchins and children,
Priscilla, Joyce and Berkely, Jr, l..
y. Brown and Mr.. and Mrs. H. P.
Jones.
Thanksgiving guests at Mr.. and
Mrs. H. A. Emery's were: Mrs Ernest
SHILLING Mrs. Lizzie Shilling, Mrs,
Nettie Atwood, Mrs. Marilla Strick-
land and Miss Martha Emery.
Mrs. Ernest Shilling visited her par
ents week while Mr.. SHILLING was
on hunting tripto Kineo. He re-
turned Saturday, brining deer.
Miss Lucy Hutchins who has been
working for Mrs. Fred Getchell in
Embden returned home Sunday and
is confined to the house with a cold
Mrs. Rena Burns who has been
working at North New Portland has
returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. B. Holbrook oil
Lewiston arrived in town Sunday
and will spend a week at their house
here.
Miss Maggie B. Tozier spent
Thanksgiving at the home Of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ NJ. Tozier.
Irving Holbrook of Turner spen
Thanksgiving with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Holbrook.
Mr.. and Mrs, ]. A Swain were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Nye anC
1dihiiy Oi HdHhnSiNiiB udy'
Mr. and Mrs. A. 7. Churchill haC
for guests on Thanksgiving Mr. ant
Mrs. Ercell Atwood, sons Colby ant
Bertelle Atwood and Mr.. and Mrs. C
b. Walker.
0rland Luce of Skowhegan ha'
been a recent visitor of his sister
J Mrs. {. A. Mckinney.
Sunday school every Sunday at
O'Clock. The service following viii
be led by c. II. Nye, next Sunday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-06

A. X. Libby and P. W. Libby who
have been on a trip to Florida, have
returned to their homes.
William Humes and family are
moving to Burnham.
Charles Halves has moved to his
daughters, Mrs Bert Hilton s, where
he intends to live.
WEST ST. ALBANS
Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Morrow spent
the day Monday at V. H. Bragg's on
the mountain.
f. E. Wood and Mr.. Pelkie return
ed from hunting trip up country,
Tuesday bringing home one deer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cobb of Dover spent
Thanksgiving with Mr.. and Mrs. AL
ton Emery.
David Braley and family of Hart
land were Thanksgiving guests at
Frank Braley's.
Frank Heath's folks had as Thanks
giving guests Albert Deering and fam
ily of Hartland.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Libby and
little Mary ate Thanksgiving dinner
with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Libby.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Goodwin OF
Pittsfield, Mr. and Mrs. Earle Robert
son and daughter Marguerite we've
Thanksgiving guests at Fred Finson' S.
POND SCHOOL
We were glad to see Mr.. Clifford
and Mrs. Ralph Keirstead, one of the
Hartland Academy teachers, bright
and early Monday morning.
The pupils receiving o. X. in spell
ing this time were MyrOn Wood, John
Braley and Margaret Buker.
Those getting 100 per cent for the
week were Myron Wood, Margaret
Buker, Beatrice Frost. John Braley
Althea Morrow, Hilda Buker and
Grace Wood
This being short week and very
busy with examinations and rank
books, our report is rather short.
NORTH ST. ALBANS
The wells that have been dry arc
filling up fast now.
Charles Mower and Harold Heath
started for Colorado Thursday morn
ing. The many friends of Mr.. Now
err hope to see him back in the spring
much improved in health.
Osgood Robertson is sick at the
present writing. His son Clarence
Robertson of Portland is with him
for a few days.
Howard Nutter is having his hay
pressed before going to Portland, Ore
Carl Crocker is stopping with his
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Lib
by for a week.
Floyd Varney has gone to Winthrop
for a weeks visit with his mother
Mrs. Eta Wentworth.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-06

by Guilford Cottage. Guilford also
won the Flower cup, 263 different
wild flowers having been found and
recognized. Miss Jennie Sawtelle,
matron, presented the books of wild
flowers to Mr. G. W. Hinckley Tor
the Bates museum. The prize for
the catching of the largest fish dur
ing the summer was won by Judson
Howard and Neil Bousefield. Reports
of the boys Sunday school, the girls
Sunday school, the Y. NJ. c. A. and
the Girl Reserve were given. Super
visor Hinckley announced that gift
of $1,000 had been added TO Good
Wills Endowment fund. After
greetings sent TO friends, Good Will
songs closed the happy evening.
Miss Evelyn Joy was the guest of
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. c. JOY
on the holiday. returning to Bangor
Sunday afternoon.
The program at the girls school at
Good Will, arranged by the teachers,
Miss Gladys Godfrey, Miss Nerna
Gould and Miss Georgia Morrow was
we'll carried out and much enjoyed.
Home Nlgnt was observed at
Good Will Thursday evening Each
cottage group puts on a stunt at this
time, songs are sung, greetings read
from former Good Will boys and
girls, and happy time passed.
Friday evening there was lecture
at Good Will by David r. Dorwood. a
former Good Will boy, a graduate of
Good Will high school, graduate at
Dartmouth College and the Yale
School of Forestry. This talk was on
Forestry and Bird Life Mr.. Dor
wood is forester for the Holdings
worth & Whitney Company.
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Mrs. Sadie Brasier and Albert Green
spent Thanksgiving Day with Mr.. and
Mrs David Thompson in Athens.
Gladys, little daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Budd Hayden, has been quite
sick the past week with measles, but
is some better now.
WEST BRIGHTON
Thursday, November 18th. Mr. and
Mrs. Nelson Whitman started for
Bangor to visit among relatives. They
were accompanied by Mrs Whitman
father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. viii
Roberts Of South Scion. They had
a fine visit in Alton with Mr. Roberts
sister. Mrs. Frank Porter who came
home with them to visit among rela-
tiyes here On their way home they
took dinner with Nathaniel Dodson S
family. an old time and we'll remem-
bered resident of Athens. They re-
port Mr. and Mrs. Dodson as enjoy
ing good health. The arrived home
Sunday evening.
Burt Corson went to Athens
Thursday.
Perley Wyman Of Athens was up
10 his farm last iHdIsdas anu ivan
Raymond went back with him for
brief visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Whitman were
invited TO take Thanksgiving dinner
with Mr. and Mrs. VIII Roberts Of
South Scion Among the other guests
were Mrs Helen Greene. Miss Ida
Roberts and Mrs. Annie Porter OF Al
ton. sisters of Mr.. Roberts.
The Roosevelt school re-opens this
Monday morning for the winter term.
Mr.. and Mrs Herbert Corson lis
tened in on a fine program from sta
ton CHYC, Montreal. Ca. Sunday
evening. by radio. Il came strong
and clear all the time and Was much
enjoyed.