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Evening journal., 1923-02-17
MARRIED IN MARYLAND

.ELKTON. Md. Feb. 1.-THE fol-
lowing couples from Pennsylvania
and New Jersey were granted mar
riage licenses at the office of the
Clark of the Court here in the past
"a hours:
Howard W. Cochran. 25, and Alice
E. Trego, IS. Coatesville; Joshua w.
Johns, 21. and Bessie z. Whiting
ton. 90. Philadelphia; Walter Blum,
80. and Louise Barlow. 80. Trenton;
Earl w. Winchester. 81. and Mar
garet J. Durham, 2S, oxford; Pierce
II. Gerhart. 81, and Mary A. Payne.
II Lebanon; John F. Aleese. 25.
and Marie Dale. 10.
philadelphia; Harry II. Davis. 81.
and Dorothy r. Hoskins. IS, Trenton.
and Ira A. Wilkinson. 81. and Cath
crime F. Mort. is, Treverton.
Evening journal., 1923-02-17
CHANGERS name
1928 OFFICERS
Mt. Rocky Timber Land
Sold TO West Grove, Pa,
Lumberman
D. A. R. ORGANIZE
CECIL co. CHAPTER
Special to The Evening Journal.

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
ELKTON, Nd. Feb. l7.-At the
February meeting Of the West Not
tingham Grange the following Of
ficers were elected and the commit
tees chosen for the ensuing year:
Worthy Master. Harry L. Glackin;
overseer. T y. Hite; lecturer, Ber-
tina VI. Tyson; steward. II. y. Cul-
len. assistant steward. ]. +. Tyson:
lady assistant steward. Ella Tyson:
chaplain. j. J. Hanna: treasurer. c.
A. Hutchens, secretary. Mrs. W. T.
Jenness; gatekeeper. Frank Kelly;
ceres. Mrs. II. L. Glackin; pomona.
Mrs. n. y. Cullen; fora. Mrs. T. y.
Hite. Social committee. Mrs Z. T.
Cullen. Mrs. II. L. Glackin. Mrs. r.
3. Bechtel. Mrs. r. y. Hite. Miss
Retta Fox. William Liddel. z. T.
Cullen and W. T. Jennees. Execu-
tive committee. J. J. Hanna. T. p.
Mckee and +. T. Cullen
Twenty acres Of timber land near
Mt. Rocky owned by VI. L. Neyman
has been bought by David Zel. lum-
herman, OF West Grove. Pa Il is
estimated that 10000 feet OF Ium-
Der will be available.
The three-day winter Chautauqua
ar North East. which closed last
night. was big success and pans
have already been made 10 hole an
other one next winter.
As the time for the convening OF
he Wilmington Methodist Episco-
pal Conference in April at Chinco-
league. Va, approaches. interest Is
becoming keener in who will be the
next superintendent Of the Whining
ton district DIR. Robert Z. Watt
the present superintendent. will re-
tire not only from his present posi-
ton. but also from active ministry
on account Of his health. Quite a
number OF ministers have been
mentioned as his successor.
'mong them being the Rev. Georg
7. Anderson, the present pastor o.
he Elkton Methodist Episcopal
'hurch.
At a meeting held ~ the home Of
Mrs. Joseph II. Perkins. on East
Main street. the Cecil County C'.ap-
er of the Daughters Of American
revolution. was organized. Mrs
)enmead of Baltimore. state re-
.ent presided.
Evening journal., 1923-02-17
BOY, H, DIES
OF pneumonia
Calvin Lyons, of Seaford,
Contracted Disease While
Visiting Mother
TO
HEAR DR.. HOLLOWAY
Special to The Evening Journal.

special 10 The Evening Journal
sEAFoRD. Del. Feb IL
Calvin Lyons. 11-year-old son OF Mr..
and Mrs Harry Lyons. died here
yesterday Of pneumonia. Calvin.
who was a great favorite with all.
contracted measles while on a visit
20 his mother AZ Harrisburg. Pa He
was hurried to his home here. and
caught cold. which developed into
pneumonia
The Rev. Frank r. Carpenter. pas
tor Of ST. Johns NJ. T. Church. has
been invited 20 return for another
conference year William +. Allen
has been elected lay delegate OF the
church 10 the next annual session of
the Wilmington Conference. which
meets In Chincoteague, Va. Thomas
y. Rawiins was elected alternate.
Mr.. Carpenter is rounding out his
third year as pastor OF the church.
Captain Harry NJ Bell has been
elected a trustee OF St Johns NJ. +.
Church. 20 take the place OF the late
Otis o. Ellis
Next week will be observed az
Better English Week" In the Sea-
ford High school A prize will be
offered for the best and most original
paper towards the Advancement OF
better English. One OF the features
Of the week will he a play, The
Downfall OF Poor Speech"
Dr. H. Y. Holloway. state super
lntendent Of public instruction. will
speak on school legislation at the
regular monthly meeting OF the Sea-
ford Parent Teachers Association at
the high school building. on Tues
day.
Mrs. Sallie Wright is making a six
weeks visit 90 Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
L. Herzog. In Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. william j. Smith.
Jr. Of Oriental. y. c.. are visiting
Mrs. Smiths parents. Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas r Hearn. near here.
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Coulbourn.
Mrs Clara Townsend and Miss Au-
gusta Porter have closed their home
on Cannon street and gone 20 vii
mlngton where they viii remain for
an indefinite stay.
Miss Jennie Trettyman Is spending
some time with her sister in Will
minEtou.
Harry G. short. Of this town. has
accepted a position with 4. 3. sand
ridge & Co. State road builders. who
have a large contract In North Car
olina.
Mrs Virginia Gordon left yester-
day for an extended visit 20 Mrs
Rebecca Mcdowell, In Philadelphia.
Mrs Eunice Donoho. West Sea-
ford has as her guests her daughter
Mrs Iring X Walton and her dlugh-
ter. Helen. or Tn.ontown. Pa
Mrs. Alice Dawson has returned 20
her home In Pocomoke city. Nd.
after extended visit 90 Mr.. and Mrs
L. y. Buttie. Pine street.
e. T. Jones has returned 10 hig
home in wilmington after q visit
here 10 Mrs Joseph r. Coulbourn
King street.
Howard r. Galway spent part oi I.
the week in Wilmington
Evening journal., 1923-02-17
MECHANICS HOLD
SESSION TUESDAY
Elaborate Plans Made in
Laurel for 3Oth Annual
Conference
RESIDENTS HOSTS TO
VISITING DELEGATES
Special to The Evening Journal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
LAUREL Del. Feb. 17.-The thir-
tieth annual session OF the State
Council Of Delaware Jr. o. [. A. NJ.
will be held here on Tuesday in the
Jr o. L. A. NJ. Hall. corner Market
street and Central avenue. on Mon
day the Death Benefit Association
OF he Jr. order will meet in annual
session. Former Mayor Charles D..
Bird, Of wilmington. will preside
Delegates will be met by members
OF the local council as they arrive
on the early train Monday morning.
At Tuesdays session George T.
KINNEY. Of Camden. will preside
The program will consist OF an ad-
dress delivered by Mayor Harry X.
|Fooks. Former Mayor Bird will
reply following which the State
Council will go into executive session
anl new members will be received
and given the State Council degree.
At the afternoon session reports of
the various officers will be read and
acted upon and plans outlined for
the coming year.
The night session will be held in
the New High School Auditorium.
a special program has been prepar-
ed to entertain the delegates and
Visiting members consisting OF songs,
and selections by the
Laurel Firemens band. The doors
viii be open to all members Of the
Order. whether they are members
OF the State Council or not. and with
the $50 members Of the local Coun-
Gil. together with members from
Delmar. Seaford. Bridgeville. George
town. and other nearby towns rec
ora attendance is expected
In order TO accommodate the 200
delegates the town peo-
pie have opened their homes.
The committee in charge OF the
entertainment Of the visitors is COM
po-ed Of p. Clate King Or. l.. r. |
Outten Harry r. Smith. Harley o. |
Rigcin and Elijah r. Wootten.
Charles L. Wright. Of Laurel is |
N. owner OF an automobile that has |
a peculiar history. The car was |
irst stolen from Mr.. Wright I'm Phil /
sdeiphia while he was visiting the /
gardens. The car was
,ound next day. abandoned near the
,ity hall. The owner went TO the /
,ity and Unidentified his car.
In August 1920 the same car was
to,en in ocean City, Nd, and this
me all trace OF the machine was
oSt. and the owner gave 1t up as
os-
4 few days ago Mr.. Wright was
lotihed that a car bearing the num-
,er Of the lost car was In the state.
yesterday Mr.. Wright went TO Dover
md returned with his auto.
Evening journal., 1923-02-17
THIEVES BREAK INTO
BLADES RESIDENCE

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
BLADES Del. Feb. IA small
fire occurred Thursday night az the
home Of NJ. and Mrs Henry F.
Holt, on Church street. The flames
were ext.nguished before much
damage was done.
Miss Lima J. Bowden is making
an extended visit to friends and
relatives in New York City.
Mrs. William Hastings was called
to Wilmington this week by the
serious illness OF her granddaughter
Thieves last night forced an en-
trance into the home OF Wallace
Fleetwood and ransacked the lower
floors. Nothing Of especial value
was missed.
Evening journal., 1923-02-17

street. left today for Easton. Pa.
where he will enter the employ Of
steel manufacturing concern.
James Gallagher and Frank J.
Madden have accepted positions
with the Slocum Machine mnu-
featuring Company. Wilmington.
A special musical program has
been arranged for the Lenten ser
vices in Emmanuel Episcopal
Church tomorrow. The choir,
George II. Madden. orga mist and di-
rector will sing especially prepared
Lenten selections Miss Frances
sheridan. soprano soloist. and Louis
o. Thompson. tenor. will sing a
dust during the offering period. The
title will be My Song Shall BE AL
ways Thy Mercy" from Mendels-
sohn's Sacred Cantata, Hymns OF
Praise"
Evening journal., 1923-02-17
NEWS HAPPENINGS IN DELAWARE AND MARYLAND TOWNS

o'clock and the Young Peoples So
ciety OF Christian Endeavor will
meet az o'clock.
The Delaware City Methodist
Church services tomorrow will be
in charge OF the Rev. l.. W Lay
field. pastor. At 1890 o'clock he
will preach on "Christ-The Alpha
and Omega" and at 7.3O o'clock on
Debtors" The sunday school will
meet az li45 o'clock
The mid-week prayer service OF
the Methodist Church will be held
al the home OF Mr.. and Mrs Will
Fam Hines. OF Clayton street. at 7.s0
O'Clock Wednesday evening.
The bi-weekly meeting OF the
Women's Christian Temperance
Union will take place in the Donald
Soldier Rest Rooms next Monday
evening
Mrs. l.. T. Rhodacker. wife OF Ser
geant Rhodacker. OF Fort DUPONT.
.ei tertained the Women's Club OF the
post az an afternoon tea yesterday.
Those present were Mrs. n. ID.
Southard. Mrs. A. Atkins. Mrs. Col
Inns b. Dakeman and Mrs. Walter
Daniel. OF Fort DUPONT
William Pence. the United States
transport which plies between Forts
DUPONT. Delaware and Mott. y. j..
was unable 10 make the trip yester-
day due 10 the ice jam on the New
Jersey shore. The captain tried to
force his way through the ice and
part OF the steering gear broke the
little steamer drifting back to Fort
Delaware where repairs were made
The Choral Society OF the Della
ware City Century Club has changed
its nights FOR the weekly rehearsals
from Tuesday 20 Monday. Mn.
Annie Armstrong is director OF the
society.
Corporal George Hummei. foot
ball player. heavyweight boxer and
all-around athlete. who for about
three years was stationed az Fort
DUPONT. and for the past seven
months has been with the Coast Ar
tillery az Panama. arrived In town
Yesterday. He IS on months fur
Tough. He Is spending several DAYS
with Delaware city friends. He will
return to his home in Philadelphia
IN the near future
William Gr.mes. who was taken
70 the Delaware Hospital on Mon
day OF last week. suffering with
gangrene Of the foot. Is said TO be
slightly improved.
Or. ". W Ellis removed a hone
collar button from the nose OF Vic |
tor one-year-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank VanHekle. st. Georges. 4
yesterday afternoon The baby. /
while playing At his Rome. pushed I
he button up his nose.
The Boy and Girl Scout Council /.
met at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs I
Harry 9. Webbs. on Clinton street. I
last evening.
Mrs. Elizabeth Webb. age 81. wife
'f John T Webb. OF clinton street
was striken with acute ind gezt on
shortly after m.dn ght yesterday
morning. Her condit on was i'm
proved last evening.
Mrs. j. Judson Northrop. Of
Fourth and Clinton streets. who has
been III for several days. is improv-
ing
Miss Frances Webb clinton street.
is entertaining the NJ sses Mildred
Davidson and Eva Grassland. OF
hickory Grove, over the weekend.
Evening journal., 1923-02-17
PARSONAGE IS THREArENn

HESTERTOWN. Nd. Feb. IL
The handsome parsonage belonging
TO Christ Methodist Protestant
Church narrowly escaped destruc-
ton by fire AZ noon yesterday when
a blaze occurred in the chimney
around the furnace pipe. The dam
age. which amounted 10 about 500
is covered by insurance In focal
compa nies.
Evening journal., 1923-02-17
TUBERCTLOsIs

Dr. Glass has positive
proof that he is able IN H1
cure tuberculosis by in ANSzs9
hslatiou. IN any climate. 81 e.
Or Glass is the ori-i- E--Cl.Q,
nator Of this treatment " ~Hy
having discovered 10 in
the year 1sss. Beware OF
imitators. For further in H.
forma ton address
THE T. r. GLASS INHALING co.
Mason Bldg. Los Angeles, Calf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-09-08
POcon1oke Woman Loses
Father AT Crisfeld

While seated on box in front Of
the store of Vincent Bonomo, near
Pine street station about Z o'clock
Thursday evening of last week, con-
versing with friends, Saml. H. Parks,
a we'll known and highly respected
citizen of Crisfeld, dropped dead. Mr..
Parks had just been discussing the
baseball situation with a number of
friends, and was in the midst of a
hearty laugh, when, without warning,
he fell to the sidewalk dead. He was
Immediately rushed to the McCready
Memorial Hospital, but it was found
that life was extinct, his death having
been instant.
Mr.. Parks was the father of Mrs.
D. w. Shaw, Jr., of Pocomoke City,
to whom the Democrat and her many
other friends extend sympathy.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-09-08
Clothing Firm, Makes
Interior improvements

I. H. Merrill Co. are making sub
stantial improvement in the arrange
ment of the interior of their store.
The office which was about midway
the room on the right, is now remov-
ed to the front Of the store imme-
diately before the big show windows.
This does not interfere with the ae-
cess to these, and gives more light to
the office workers, the other location
requiring electric lighting during
most of the days. The office will en-
closed by neat wire screen and will
materially add to the appearance of
the place. The goods on display at
this position have not suffered by a
removal, but are placed in equally at
'<ractive view points. The firm can be
congratulated on the change.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-09-08
Elks Take Charge OF
Ocean City This Week

A great outpouring of the B. P. o.
E. occurred at Ocean City this week,
and it was ."Hello Bill" on all sides.
The Elks are nothing if not sociable.
Their fraternity is founded on the
principle of good fellowship, and when
they gather together they are out for
hilarious, good natured, and we'll
behaved time Noise is the predomi-
nant ingredient in their carrying on"
but they never make themselves OBJ
noxious or ridiculous. They know
when to begin and when to stop, and
everybody is glad to see them around.
They drive dull care away, hold out
the hand of friendship to everybody,
and very frequently cause a down.
and-outer to take a new lease on life.
Long live The Elks!
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-09-08
DRAWING FOR
! new FORD CAR
ATTRACTS MANY
Crowds Throng The Hargis Depart
ment Store When Drawing
Takes Place.
MRS. EMMETT G. TAYLOR
HOLDS LUCKY NUMBER

1t is estimated that several thous-
and men, women, and children wit
ressed the sdrawing for the new Ford
car which took place at the Hargis
Department store Of this city, Tues
day afternoon at 3 o'clock. This end
ed one of the most successful sales
which has ever been held in this Sec
tion, drawing customers from three
states, Maryland, Virginia and Della
ware.
This progressive firm opened this
contest Saturday, June 23, and dur
ing the ten weeks period which has
elapsed since that date have distribut-
ed thousands Of free gift coupons,
through Wicomico, Somerset, Worces-
ter, Acconnac, Northampton and Sus-
sex counties, emitting the holder to a
free chance on a new Ford Touring
car to be given away by the manage
ment absolutely free of charge, the
only stipulation being the purchase of
one dollars worth of merchandise
throughout any department of this
mammoth store.
During the month Of August one of
the largest Furniture sales ever held
in this section was conducted by the
Hargis store drawing trade from
three states and bringing to our city
people from all sections Of the coun-
try: ~
The drawing for the automobile
took place in front of the store build
ing before crowds Of interested Gus
toners who held coupons and was
conducted by John w. Edmonds, of
Accomas, Va, John Borum, of Oman
cock, Va, and C. v. White, of Snow
Hill, Md, after the rules of the con-
test were read by the owner of the
store M. L. Veasey. A large barrel
contained the coupons which was
emptied number of times and su..-
GENTLY mixed up to insure fair
drawing. After. which Mr.. Edmonds
was blindfolded and drew the lucky
number. This was 22S25 and was
held by Mrs. Emmett G. Taylor. This
was the first number drawn and the
car was ready and Immediately pre-
sented to Mrs. Taylor with the COM
pliments Of the firm. "a
Mr.. ,Veasey is to be congratulated
upon the success and good will which
has attended the contest. This pro-
gressive firm is thoroughly up-to-date
and always on the alert for new and
modern methods to conduct business
and should receive the support and CO.
operation of the public. +
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-09-08
FIVE-STAfE BASE BALL
CHAMPIONSHIP STARTS
Martinsburg Meets Dover In First
Encounter Oh Home Grounds
This Friday.

The Five State Base Ball champ
ionship series between Martinsburg,
representing the Blue Ridge League
of the Western Shore, and Dover,
Del, representing the Eastern Shore
League began yesterday in Martins
burg, w. Va. ~
Probably the matter of greatest in
terest which has taken place during
the last days of the playing season,
was the attempt by Cambridge to
prove that Brophy, of Dover, was a
Class man; the claim being set up
that he had played twenty-five games
in the Eastern League. Two attempts
by Cambridge to establish this failed,
and Brophy's status is confirmed.
Had Cambridge won her point she
would have been winner of the League
pennant, as all the games won by
Dover while using Brophy would have
been thrown out-a precedent for this
having been established by the League
IN the Milford case.
The outcome of the post season
games is awaited with interest.
Those who have seen games in both
leagues, favor Martinsburg to win a.
gainst Dover, as it is said the quality
of ball played on the Shore is not up
to the standard of the older organiza-
tion. Martinsburg will find hard
man in HUMPHREYS, however, to beat,
and with Dover allowed the selection
of another pitcher from the best i'll
the league, the Delawareans are go
ing to put up tough opposition. The
fans in this section will await with
interest the contests, and when the
teams play in Dover, no doubt good
ly number will be present when play
is called. t..
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-09-08
Spirited Contest To End
In Mondays Primaries
Several Withdrawals Narrow acknowledgements Lead
In Local Registration. District Should Roll
Up Substantial Majority In General Election.

Registration day in Pocomoke was,
in some respects a record breaker.
Theanumber of applicants was great
er than in many preceding years, and
all affiliated as Democrats, no Repub-
licans appearing. This heavy regis
tration was unusual as generally it is
light preceding primary.
There were 81 new voters put on
the list; 40, in precinct 1, and q in
precinct 2, all, as stated above being
democrats; besides this, IL changed
their affiliation from s"declined" to
Democrat; 5 in precinct 1, and Z in
precinct 2. No other changes of af-
filiation were made.
This presages large Democratic
majority in Pocomoke district, always
noted as Democratic stronghold,
and as a large number of democrats
was registered in other districts, it
seems as if q democratic victory this
fall were already assured, with rec
ord breaking maJorltleS.
In the coming primaries it would be
well for all voters, democrats and re-
publicans alike, to remember that the
democratic ballot will be of white
paper, and the republican of pink, as
the law requires two colors to be
used. The Republicans will have a
fight only on nominations for State
Central Committee; the balance of the
ticket will be named at the conven-
tion of the Peoples party, fusion of
democrats, republicans, Independents,
and others variously inclined, and
they will go on the ticket, as hereto
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-09-08
DOLLINCS SHAREHOLDERS
APPROVE OF new PLAN
Protective Committee Presents A
United Front And Will Work For
Interests OF Stockholders

The protective committee for the
shareholders of Dollings stock, which
was suggested at meeting of busi-
ness men held in Salisbury, and later
selected at meetings held in Sails
bury and Dover, have been active in
presenting the proposed plan to the
shareholders.
Meetings were held during the last
week at several towns on the Eastern
Shore of Maryland and at Delmar
and Milford in Delaware.
These meetings were addressed by
members of the committee who out
lined the proposed plan, also by
shareholders who have approved it.
Owing to the very large amount of
money invested by corresponding
large number of persons in the Dol
lings securities, and the lack of in
formation on the part of the investors
as to the status of their investment,
the meetings have been we'll attended
and the plans of the committee and
their offer of service unanimously
commended.
The task of protecting stockholders
interests is one which calls for uni
fed, aggressive action by commit
tee which has the whole hearted back
ing of all shareholders By the plan
proposed all interests will be repre-
sented, and all will work together. By
presenting this united front some
sound constructive work can be done
for the stockholders.
The Banks of Worcester county and
we understand all sections on the Pc
ninsula, are cooperating with the pro-
tective committee and are advising
their patrons that their best interests
can be served by uniting in the plan
proposed.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-09-08

The public schools of the county
opened on Monday last, and in POGO.
moke City the largest enrolment on
record is reported-totaling 615.
This number is likely to be increas-
ed when the labors on the farm will
ease up enough to allow the country
children to attend.
In the High school department 100
were on hand for the first day; this
increased attendance was, in meas
ure, due to new transportation routes
having been established, conveying
pupils of the higher grades to the
town school.
! In the lower grades, 455 answered
the call of the bell. This is an en-
couraging outlook for the High
school, should the pupils attend con-
sistently.
Two additional rooms have been
added to the accommodations by plac-
ing partitions in two of the large
rooms on the first floor of the main
building. This goes to prove the town
needs new quarters, as no room in the
entire house is large enough for di-
vision. Such plan must produce
crowded and unsanitary accommoda-
tion. ~
This week half sessions are being
held, due to the pitching of the Chau-
tauqua tent on the school campus. J.
is question whether this Interrupt
ton is advisable, but it is also fact
that during the first week of school