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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14

SUNSET HEIGHTS
LITERARY CLUB
Sunset Heights Literary club Will
meet ne the home OF Mrn, Cora Cor
bit. t5ab Sixth ave. N. H. Tues
day. December IS. at . y. m.
EMERSON P.,TA,
Emerson Pr, A, viii met
Wednesday. December 10, et $40
p. m. In tho school basement. After
the business session, pr J,s H.
Crichton will talk on Nutrition"
and tho pupils OF Miss Alice iIlll'B
room win render Christmas pro-
gram. The child hygiene commit.
teo VIII act Ms hostosBes. Small
children will be cared for In the
portable.
DAY NURSERY ASSOCIATION
The Seattle Day Nursery assocla.
ton requests It's members 20 be
present at the nursery, S02 Broad.
way. on Monday. December II. at
y, M. for the presentation 10 the
nursery OF Homo pictures by the art
department OF tho Womans Century
club. Tca will be served.
KAPPA SIGMA
FOUNDERS DAY BANQUET
Monday night sixty.fiva members
OF tho Kappa Sigma fraternity from
Beta Pal chapter at the university
or Washington and alumni in tho
city held banquet at tho l.. c.
Smith Building cafe In commcmor.
alton OF Founders day and the
Goth anniversary OF tho installation
OF the local chapter az tho Univor.
slty OF Washington.
w. II, Chambers was Postmaster
and introduced the following prom,
inent members Of the fraternity;
Councilman Philip Tindall. Fredor.
ick J. wettrlck. Clyde ~. Hadley,
William Finn. Harold Dlokcy. II. j.
Middleton. Thornton wyman. John
siattery and Harold II. Kerry.
MYRTLE CHAPTER.
NO. as
Myrtle chapter. No. ~. o. r. s..
win conduct installation ceremonies
in the corinthian room. Masonic
temple. Monday evening. December
II. Eastern Stars and their friends
cordially invited.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
YOUNG LADIES' INSTITUTE

YOUNG l4ADIEB' INSTITUTE
Thursday. December 6. the Young
LADIES' institute elected officers for
tho coming elk months. Mrs. Rob.
ert Hartman succeeded Miss Mary
Dougherty an president and Misses
Clara Brons and cordclia Theil were
elected first and second vice presi.
dents; Miss wilhelmina Henderson
was reelected recording secretary;
Miss Mabel Barlow. executive uecre'
tary; Miss Alice Hopper. treasurer;
Mrs, Frances Johnson. marshal.
Misses Nellie Dram and Nina Pesce.
sentlnels: Miss Beatrice Glbboney. or.
ganist. and the board OF directors as
follows; Misses Agnes Quigicy. Rose
Mofoni and Mesdnmea D. +. Flynn.
Albert Barrett and Frank Barrett.
Tho first activity OF the New Year
will be tho annual joint Y. l.. TX
c. carnival. which will take place
February II to %. Inclusive. for the
benefit OF the building fund.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
ADDITIONAL CLUBS
FREaioNr

FREMONT
w. G. r. u.
Fremont W. c. T. u. viii meet
Tuesday. December is. At p. M.
at the home OF Mrs Carrie Phillips.
3sos woodlawn ave. Subject.
Peace Mrs. Whltner, leader.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14

CAPITOL I'LL
W, G, 4. ",
Capitol Inn w. C. II, Y, viii meet
Tuesday. December rs. at 2 p. m,
with Mrs. Mary Hern. 1910 Lake.
view pl. Take No. 10 car TO Lynn
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
nAaLEY r.r. A.

Daniel Bngley PIT, A, will meet
Thursday, December 20, at si5 ~,
N. The program viii be given by
tho Boys and Girls club. Refresh,
mentn A large attendance re.
queHtcd.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14

Mutual mernbardite orat,y make idtal
CbrutmaS gifts. We propiat attraaits
band paintea Cbrittma5 grttfing aardi
Nth all Sherman, Clay & Co. mueban-
siJs nasI
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
LADIES, aRorTo CLUE

LADIES' 0RoTro CLUB
Tho Ladies' Grotto club viii have a
Christmas party "wednesday. Deeem.
Der 10, al 80 y. m. nt the home OF
Mrs. orrln Drew. ti0a Bngloy ave
Take Wnlllngford or Meridian car
and get Off Mt iiHt ~, Mrs. Drew
Ind Mrs, Rolla Moore. hostesBos.
ANNUAL WINTER soLsTICfs
Tho Progressive Thought club viii
hold It's annual winter bolsticc on
Wednesday, December 20. at 1880
o'clock. at the Hotel Frye. Mem.
beru. former members and friends OF
the club who wish luncheon reseryn'
tions are requested TO communicate
with Mrs. J. Ellsworth Ives. 81 naet
s7S7.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14

Mrs. III. II, cuse, who has been
travelling abroad for over u year.
sailed from France December :, and
will return to Seattle In about n
week.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
VAUDEVlLLE-PICTURES
AT EMPIRE NEXT WEEK
Many Big Features In Bill For Tues
day Smiling Through" On
Wednesday and Thursday

The great AL Noda will bring his
company Of high-class artists to the
Empire Theater for a one night
stand, Tuesday, August 21.
This company consists Of 9 stars
and everyone attending this perform
ance will be assured Of a good clean
evenings entertainment. Below are
given some of the performers and
their specialties:
Al Noda, Master Magum Burres,
and La Rue, in comedy, song, and
dances; also a comedy crossfire con-
versation; the Carr sisters, known
throughout the vaudeville circuit for
their personality; Bobby Burns, violin
soloist and his pet Dicky, the Mystic
bird. This act alone is worth the
price of admission. Don't fail to see
the comedy afterpiece, married by
Moonlight" it is very funny.
The other nights of the week will
be given over to pictures, the sub
jects Of which follows.
Monday-"The Infidel," with an all
star cast. "
Wednesday and Thursday-Norma
Talmadge in "Smiling Through"
Friday and Saturday - "Blind
Hearts," with an all-star cast.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
Former Pocon,okian
Died In CisreLd Friday

Walter P. Chase, for many years
prominent oyster packer, in Girls
field, Nd, died at his, home on Mary
land avenue, Friday morning of last
week. Heart trouble and Bright
disease were the immediate cause of
his death.
Mr.. Chase was born in New Haven,
Conn.,, on January 16, 1852. At the
age Of 20 years he became associated
with Hemingway & Co., big oyster
and fruit packers, and in early life 10
Gated in Crisfield where his firm oper-
ated a large oyster packing establish
ment which he conducted.
He remained with the Hemingway
firm 45 years, leaving Crisfeld about
20 years ago, and operating canning
houses in Pocomoke City and else
where. About five years ago his
health began to fail, and early in 1922
he returned to Crisfield where he has
since resided. Although in declining
health, he had only been confined to
his bed about four weeks when the
death summons came.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
COL. BAUGHMAN TO
RESIGN IS REPORT
State Automobile c Commissioners III
Health Seen As The Cause
OF Retirement

Col. E. Austin Baughman, Com
missioner Of Motor Vehicles, it is
said, will resign within short time
on account of i'll health. He is at
present on an extended vacation as a
convalescent.
Among those mentioned as possible
successors to him are j. v. Jamison
of Hagerstown, former Postmaster
Sherlock Swami and w. Stuart Sym
ington, Jr.
When asked if he had decided upon
a possible successor to Col. Baugh-
man, Governor Ritchie said he con-
sidered the time inopportune to make
any statement on the subject.
"Colonel Baughman," said Govern
or Ritchie, twas in the hospital for
two weeks or more last month, and
since that time, under his doctors or
ders, has been undergoing six-week
period of rest in the hope of regaining
his health, which, I sincerely trust, he
does.
81 certainly do not think that this
is any time for me to discuss the
matter"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
W. B. HANCOCK MEETS
WITH SERIOUS ACCIDENT
Rushed To Hospital After Being
Struck By Truck Placed Too
Close To Train

w. Bates Hancock, night station
clerk, at the New York Philadelphia,
and Norfolk Railroad, this city, met
with quite serious accident last Sun
day morning, about o'clock, when a
north bound freight hit the tongue
of truck he was in charge of, this
striking him and throwing him with
great force against the bank in front
of the station.
Mr.. Hancock was hauling hand
truck, containing bags, to the south
bound mail train, when the north
bound through freight came by and
hit the handle of the truck.
The train Immediately came to a
halt and took the injured man to the
Salisbury hospital, after some first
aid had been administered.
The latest reports bring the infor-
nation that Mr.. Hancock has some
broken ribs, and is suffering consider
ably from, shock. At this writing it
is too early to state specifically the
extent and gravity Of his wounds.
It is to be hoped they are not more
serious than they outwardly appear,
and that he may soon be restored to
his family and business.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
Prof. Handy Enthusiastic
About st. Johns College

Prof. Sidney S. Handy, professor
of English of st. Johns College,
spent a. few days of last week in
Pocomoke. He is very enthusiastic
over the plans of Major E. B. Gordy,
the new president .of St. Johns Col
lege. The buildings are being thor
oughly renovated, the faculty has
been improved and enlarged. Billy
Lush, one Of the best athletic coaches
in the United States, has been en-
gagged. Indeed, in all respects it
seems that new era is beginning for
this historic old institution.
st. Johns College is among the old
est colleges in the country. It is also
the lineal descendant Of the first pub
lie school in America fact not
generally known. Henry Bernard, the
first Commissioner of Education Of
the United States, was at one time
President Of st. Johns. Among the
Alumni is Francis Scott Key, the au-
thor Of the "Star Spangled Banner" :"
So in many respects st. Johns strikes
its roots deep down in the history of
Maryland. It is very gratifying
therefore, that the college is entering
upon future in harmony with the
glory of her past.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
BLADES-LYNCH NUPTIALS
SOLEMNIZED MONDAY
Attractive Daughter OF MIR. And
Mrs. George 7. Blades Weds
New York Man.

A very quiet but pretty wedding
was solemnized Monday at noon when
Miss Myrtle Hilda Blades, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. George T. Blades, Of
this city, was united in marriage to
Howard Lynch, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Phillip Lynch of Wilmington, Del.
The ceremony was performed at the
home of the brides parents in this
city, by Rev. J. R. Bicking, pastor of
the M. E. Church.
The bride was becomingly attired
in white canton crepe, and carried a
bouquet Of brides roses and orchids.
Mrs. Harvey Littleton, of Salisbury,
sister of the bride, was matron of
honor. There were no attendants
and only the immediate members Of
the family witnessed the ceremony.
Immediately following the cere-
mony the young couple left for Della
ware Water Gap, and after a brief
honeymoon will, reside at 2316 Uni
sersity avenue, New York City.
Before her marriage the bride held
a responsible position with the T. F.
Hargis firm of this city, and will be
greatly missed by her associates and
alr connected with the firm. She has
hosts of friends in this city and vi
cinity, where she was well known,
who joins the management Of the
Worcester Democrat in extending
best wishes for a long and happy
married life. The groom also is well
and favorably known here, and holds
a responsible position in New York,
where the young couple will reside.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
CONVICT LONG PURSUED;
CAUGHT IN SOMERSET
tFy@f H1S
Detective. Take Harry Howard At
Princess Anne After A Five
Months' Chase

you've got me now, but damn if
you'll keep me long,
Covering behind a@table in the lit
Tie restaurant iii Princess Anne, Nd.
where he had been trapped, faced by
three men with drawn pistols, Harry
Howard, escaped convict from the
Maryland Penitentiary, hurled this
defiance Thursday At Headquarters
Detectives Itzel and Comen, who, with
Deputy Sheriff. Fred. A. Culver of
Somerset county, found Howard after
a chase Of five months. -,
Howard was reported in Baltimore
at one time. It is now known that he
was in hidingl at San Pedro, Cal.
Three times Howard tried shipping on
steamers to Europe.
Finally the lure Of home, the de-
sire to see his sweetheart, Teresa
Phillips, and his parents brought him
back and led to his arrest.
He had served only 10 months of a
five-year sentence. When arrested
Howard had on a private detectives
badge.
Commissioner Gather heard that
Howard was at the home of his par
ents at Crisfeld, Md. This was the
first information concerning the man
since his sensational escape from the
"Pen" last March, when, with Charles
Turner, he made his way over the
Penitentiary roof, escaping through
the warden's home.
Turner was captured several days
later at the home of relatives in Ches-
AGO Park, but no trace could be found
of Howard.
When the detectives arrived in
Crisfield their quarry had flown, but
they learned that he had gone to
Princess Anne to catch ;, a train for
New York.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
SALAMANDERS ARE
STEADILY LOSING
Win One Game And Lose Four Is
Record Since Last Issue OF
The Democrat.

One game won, four lost, is the rec
ord of the Salamanders since the is
sue of the Democrat last week. Dow:
er, Laurel, Salisbury, and Crisfeld
increased their percentage in the won
column at Pocomoke's expense. Sal
isbury lost the game here Wednesday
by the score of 8 to 6. On Thursday
it looked like another win up to the
9Th inning. Scarborough, pitching
for Pocomoke was going like a house
afire, up to the eighth inning-then
there was an explosion. After one
was out, five men hit safely, LeClair
starting the bombardment with a
home run. Before that the Crabbers
had scored one run and had found the
pitcher for only one hit. He weak
ened in the fatal eighth and Mackey
was substituted.
Outside Of the shut-out game at
Salisbury, the boys have been putting
up good article Of ball, a few more
wins, and the fans could ask nothing
more. All through the season, the
team has had weak pitching. Thei,
hitting has kept them way up the list
when batting averages are made out
and their fielding is good on the av-
erage, every team making errors
they are part of the game. No team
can win always, and every team car
not win a pennant.
Continued on Page 8.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
GOVERNOR RITCHIE
MAKING STATE TOUR
Making Addresses On Subjects OF
Public Interest. Crowds Greet
State Executive

Governor Ritchie is making tours
in several parts of the State from day
to day-practically non-partisan tours
as the Governor of the whole people,
and making addresses on all sorts of
subjects of public interest, which bear
on the general welfare irrespective
Of the party or factional alignment of
the crowds which are turning out to
hear him. He is being received ev-
erywhere with enthusiasm and voters
of all sorts Of divergent political and
religious beliefs are vieing with each
other in rendering honor to the able
and eloquent governor of the State
who has shown his zeal and interest
in the general welfare through all
the three years and a half of his adj
ministration.
The. City leaders of both parties
are having great difficulty in per-
suading men of the right kind of a.
bility and character, to become candi-
dates for the General Assembly. The
kind Of men whom certain portions of
the public, particularly those repre-
sented by the city newspapers, de-
sire to see elected to the State Sem
ate and House of Delegates, do not
appear to be willing to take the
trouble, which a candidacy involves
and the usual result may follow and
a large portion of the representatives
of the City at Annapolis next winter
may be Of the character seen there,
with few exceptions every session
for long period of years.
The leaders appear to be willing to
take up and put through the best
and most thoroughly equipped kind of
men, but, with possibly two or three
exceptions, they are not forthcoming
they criticise and find fault, but are
not ready, to do anything themselves.
PAUL WINCHESTER.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
BUS SYSTEM WILL
OPERATE ON SHORE
Plans Soon To Be Put In Operation
That Will Link Important Towns
OF The Peninsula

It has been learned that. lines to
cooperate a large Bus system thru
out the Eastern Shore, are soon to
20 into operation, taking in all i'm
portant towns on the Peninsula.
The last five months have been
spent in. a test-out of the passenger
carrying business Of the line between
Salisbury and Claiborne. To say it
has been a success, is putting it mild
ly, so it is understood from those who
are interested.
The Bus line, is known as the Shore
Trar>.t Line, Incorporated sometime
ago under the Maryland laws. Their
executive offices are in Salisbury, and
members Of the Board Of Directors
are all Maryland people. They be-
lieve the Eastern Shore offers the
greatest area lying outdoors any
where ih, the United States, for the
the operation of a large co-ordinated
Bus system with fine equipment.
1t was decided to thoroughly try it
out first on certain routes, before in
stalling large number of buses for
other routes. The test-out during the
last five months has shown the man.
agement plainly that the Bus busi-
ness operated on the right lines, with
the right kind of equipment, can be
made success, and give a service
that all the people welcome with wide
open arms.
Plans are now going forward to in
stall more equipment on that present
line, and open up more new routes.
It is hoped their plans will be put
into operation at the earliest date
possible.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
Deputy Sheriff Parks
Captures Negro Desparado

Deputy Sheriff Parks succeeded in
laying his hands on Harmon Gunby
last Saturday morning about 1
o'clock.
|, Gunby was wanted for the shooting
of his wife and mother-in-law recent
ly. It is alleged that he opened fire
on both of them, but his aim was bad
and the wounds he inflicted were not
serious. He was carried to Snow Hill
and committed to Jail for the action
of the Grand Jury.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
POCOMQKES, SATURDAY NIGHT
REFLECTS SHORES PROSPERITY
]. ii. BUNTING ATTEMPTS
SUICIDE, THURSDAY. 4

John H. bunting, aged 63
years, attempted suicide here
Thursday afternoon by shoot
ing himself in the head twice
with a 20 calibre pistol. Medi-
cal assistance was summoned
Immediately and he was rushed
to the Salisbury hospital. It is
doubtful if ne will recover as
the physicians are unable to
probe for the balls.
It is thought Mr.. Bunting's
action was due to dependency,
as he lives alone, is unable to
work and is very deaf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
NEXT SATURDAY BIG
DAY In CAPE CHARLES
Ninth Annual Athletic Field Day OF
Pennsylvania Southern General
Division Will Be Held There

A full day of athletics with plenty
Of good music and other forms of en-
tertainment will be the features OF
the day, when, the Baltimore, Della
ware Maryland and Norfolk divisions
Of the Pennsylvania Railroad send
their. best athletes to Cape Charles
for the ninth annual field day of the
Southern General Division on Satur-
day August 25th. Approximately 200
contestants, all Of whom are en-
ployees Of these four divisions will
compete for championships, the win
ners in addition to winning medals
will represent the Southern general
division at the Eastern Region meet
which will be held at Tyrone, Pa, on
September Sth.
Beginning at 10 o'clock in the
morning with trap shooting, swim
ming, and tennis, and at 1 o'clock P.
NJ, running, jumping, 12-pound shot
put, QUOT, horse shoes and a base
ball game between the Norfolk divis-
ion team, (Southern Division Champ
ions) and an all-star team picked
from the ~ = Of the other three di-
visions whom they have cap
ture tile.
This will no doubt be the largest
and most enjoyable day of athletics
ever staged on the Eastern Shore.
With clean, sports, played clean and
fair, everyone should feel that the
day was well spent. Three Railroad
Bands, approximately $50 pieces,
will furnish good music throughout
the entire day.
The various local committees on
arrangements are expecting a large
crowd and are doing everything pos
sible for the comforts and pleasures
Of the visitors, and to make this day
one that everyone will be anxious to
see repeated. The entertainment COM
mittee report there will be ample
time for bathing after the various
events are over, and the meals COM
mittee report that lunch will be serv-
ed at noon and supper will. be avail
able before leaving for home.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
Visiting Parents Here

Mr.. Maurice A. Butler, of Newport
News, Va, arrived in Pocomoke on
Saturday last, and will spend some
time with his parents on Third street
He was accompanied by his sister
Miss Louise Butler, who has been
spending the last two weeks in New
port. News and Norfolk.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
Church Supper

The Ladies Aid Society of Cokes-
bury M. e. Church will hold a special
supper on the church grounds, August
81. The. menu will consist of fried
chicken, baked mutton, roast beef,
salad, pickles, rolls, coffee, ice tea,
ice cream, cake and home made can
dies will be on sale. The price of sup
per is SOC.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
Appeal To Court

Calvin E. Townsend, Oliver Carey,
and Charles Niblett have been hauled
before a magistrate in Snow Hill, and
placed under bond for appearance at
court, waving magistrates trial.
This proceeding was the result of
some recent disorder on the streets
recently, an account of which was
published in the Democrat.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
SUCCESSFUL MEETING MARKS
CLOSE OF 1923 FAIR HERE
GOV. RITCHIE WILL SPEND
SUNDAY AT OCEAN CITY

Gov. Albert C. Richie, Thos.
Fl. Robinson and William S.
Gordy, Democratic candidates
for Governor, Attorney General
and Comptroller, will arrive at
ocean City tonight, August 1S,
and spend Sunday and Sunday
night.
There is no doubt but that
the Governor and Messrs. Rob-
inson and Gordy will be greet
ed by a large number of friends
from Worcester county and
other sections of the. Statea
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
Guests OF Rotary Club

DR.. Gruber, of Texas, and Mr.. Mer-
win Dryden, son of the late Francis
H. Dryden, of this city, were guests
of the Rotary Club last Monday even
ing at their weekly luncheon.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18

Mr.. William E. Lankford, of Balti-
more has been in Pocomoke this week
shaking the hands of his numerous
friends here,