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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-12-15
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Howeth Covington has. been very ill
with typhoid fever.
Mr.. Linwood T. Ellis has returned
from a trip to Baltimore.
Mr.. Thomas Wharton, Of Stockton,
spent last Sunday in town.
Mrs. Emma Coulbourne is very i'll
at her home on Market street.
Miss Annie Furniss, of Paramount,
was a visior in town last week.
Mr.. Ralph Messick spent the week
end visiting his parents in Salisbury.
Mr.. Earl Picken, Of Wilmington, is
visiting friends and relatives in this
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Leslie Venable, of
Crisfeld, were visitors in town We'd
nesday.
Miss Nellie Grise, of Cape Charles,
Va, spent the weekend with her
mother.
Mrs. Charles Mason, of Greenback-
vile, Va, was visitor in Pocomoke
this week.
Mrs. A. J. Tull and Mrs. Howard
Tull, of Newark, were visitors in town
Wednesday.
Mrs. Annie Cluff spent the week
end with her daughter, Mrs. Ira Tur-
ner of Salisbury.
Mr.. Norman Colbourne, of Easton,
Pa, spent the early part of the week
with his mother, Mrs. Emma R. Col
bourne.
Miss Gladys Evans has returned to
her home in Accomac, after a visit
with her aunt Mrs. c. c. Baker Of
Somerset county.
Mr.. and Mrs. Beverly Crowson
spent Sunday with the formers par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. George S. Crowson
Of Parksley, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Scott and
daughter, of Baltimore, spent this
week with the formers sisters Misses
Lille and Jennie Scott on Market
street.
Mrs. S. C. Hall, who has been in
Pocomoke City for the past three or
four weeks, returned to Norfolk yes
terday, where she will make her per-
manent home.
Rev. H. L. Elderdice, former pas
tor of the M. P. Church of this city,
and now president of the Theological
Seminary in Westminster spent Sun
day and Monday here.
Mayor Z. James Tull has been
houesd for few days on account of a
severe cold. He is on the mend, how
ever, and will soon be at his accus-
toned place of business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Davis moved
this week from their home on Walnut
street to Market street. and Mr.. E.
Wilfred Ross and family moved to the
house vacated by Mr.. and Mrs. Davis.
The Junior Aid Society Of the Bap-
fist Church will hold bazaar at Wes-
sells garage Tuesday evening, Dec.
18, 1923. The sale will start prompt
ly at 7.3O P. M. No articles will be
sold before the bazaar starts.
A play, "The Comical Country
Cousins" will be given in Taylor's
barrel house, Monday evening, Dec
II at 7.3O o'clock by the Sunshine
Class, Cokesbury. The house will be
comfortably heated. Admission 10e
and 15c. Ice cream and canly will be
G" sale.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-12-15
BUSINESS POINTERS.

BUSINESS POINTERS.
Buy your Hats at Callahan's.
Buy our guaranteed Boots at Cal
lahan's.
Pure Country Lard at Hillman's
Market.
WANTED-Horse Cart, in gooc
condition. OUNCE ASHBURN
Dress yourself from head to foot
at Callahan's.
WANTED - Hogs at Hillman's
Market.
It is the style to give photographs
this year. We have the best styles al
Harris Studio.
Home made Sausage and Scrapple
ar HILLMAN'S MARKET
WANTED-100 men at the Baptist
Church every Sunday morning.
H. B. PILCHARD.
You will find Pure Mountain Buck
wheat flour and home ground table
hominv at EAGLE MILLS.
FOR SALE-Round and kindling
wood, cut in stove lengths.
Nov-3-12t. OUNCE ASHBURN
FOR SALE-All wool bed blankets.
SIP per pair. Apply to
~ A IN
FOR SALE-Lot of fine Geese at
the store of S. w. Carey, Bank St.,
Pocomoke City, Md. 1881
WANTED-Large young chickens
Also eggs. B. F. Sturgis, corner OF
Vine street and Clarke avenue. Tele-
phone 119.
WANTED - Apartment of two
rooms and kitchenette in modern
home. Apply to Worcester Democrat
office.
WANTED - A good full milking
cow to keep for the winter. G. L.
KNIGHT, Tull's Corner, near Beaver
Dam, r. r. 2 Dec-l5-2t.
LOST - Several months ago one
heavy gold ring, set with green jades
Reward if returned to The Pocomoke
City National Bank. 12-S-2t
WANTED-Room and board pre-.
ferred for young couple in home OF re-
finement with conveniences. Apply te
Worcester Democrat office.
Bring your eggs to us. We pay tn:
highest market cash price.
AMERICAN STORES CO.,
Pocomoke City, Md
STORE FOR RENT-January LIST
Now occupied by American Store
Further information at
FISHERS BARGAIN STORE.
EGGS WANTED - whites and
browns. Live poultry. Highest casf
prices paid for same.
Why pay Zoe and SOC for other pat.
terms. Pictorial Review are the bes'
and are only zoe to 35c. None
higher. T. F.. HARGIS.
NOTICE - Get your house move
by the house mover, who has had L
years experience in moving all sizt
buildings. G. T. Groton. Parksley. Va
Eggs and Poultry wanted. Dom
hold broilers as Market is inclined
lower. Corner Vine street and Clark.
ave. Phone 119. B. F. STURGIS.
NOTICE. am ready to make al
kinds Of cakes for the public for tn
Holidays. Give me your order now.
MRS. MINNIE POWELL,
Market Street
WANTED - $1,000 to $4,000 OF
strictly high grade real estate frs
mortgage. Interest payable semi
annually. Apply to P. O. drawer L
Pocomoke City, Md.
LOST-Extra 80 Fisk Automo
bile tire and rim, Sunday night, go
ing from Pocomoke City to Wei
bourne. Finder will please return t.
GROVER WARD,
Dec-1h-tf. Melbourne, Nd
FOR SALE-Farm near Melbourne
Nd, containing 100 acres more o
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29
HAVANA SINGER HEARD 0V WIRELESS PHONE IN DOUGLAS SWEET AND CLEAR CAME RENDi- TON OF ANOTHER MAcREE"
 FROM ISLE OF CUBA
NEW WORLD RECORD MADE
Vocalist at Havana Established New Record for Projecting Woman's
 Voice Through the Air

HAVANA, Jan. 29.-From the sunny shores of Cuba to the far-off land oi Alaska is the present scope of the hu man voice as projected into space through the medium of the radio phone.
 This feat was accomplished during the present month when Harriet Wifi Hams, an employe of the American consul-general here on January sixth sang into a broadcasting instrument the touching Irish melody, Mother Machree," sending her voice out into the unknown spaces. At the mining camp of Douglas, Alaska. Mrs. Rob- ert E. Coughlin was, in the act of tun ing her set, when the strains of the old familiar song came in over the wire, with the announcement that "this is Havana, Cuba" A letter from Mrs. Coughlin to a radio publication setting forth the incident caused in uuiry to be made, which resulted in locating the singer. Through this in cident a new worlds record for the transmission of woman's voice has been established.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29
ALASKA FIGHTS FOR SHARE IN NATIONAL
 HIGHWAY FUND ALL COMMERCIAL BODIES RE oyEsTEp TO TAKE IMMEDI-
 ATE ACTION ON BILL HAWAIIAN DELEGATE BUSY Delegate Would Have AIaskans En- dorse Amendments to Federal
 Highway Bill

SEATTLE, Wn., Jan. 29.-Through Washington correspondence it Is learned that the development oi Alaskan resources is about to receive severe setback through the passage of the Federal highway act which in it's present form will cut out Alaska from receiving money necessary foi road development. Under the provi sions of the Highway Act Alaska and the territories of Hawaii, the Philip pines, Guam and Porto Rico are bar red from a share in the distribution of funds allotted by the act.
 Delegate Sutherland, who at pres ent is in Washington, is making a hard fight to have incorporated into the measure certain amendments giv- ing Alaskan a part of the money. Un der the present distribution of funds Alaska is ignored. The delegate from Hawaii is also working with Delegate Sutherland to extend the act to his Territory.
 The Chamber of Commerce is strongly supporting Delegate Suther land in his fight and calls upon all commercial bodies in Alaska to pro test
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29
SEEK TAX REDUCTIONS
SPECIFIC PROGRAMS LAID BE- FORE STATE LAWMAKERS

OLYMPIA, Wash, Jan. 29-Specifc programs to reduce and equalize tax ation in this state were laid before the committees on revenue and taxa tion of both houses of the legislature in a public hearing Saturday night.
 The tax limit league was strongly represented. Harold Preston, of Sc attle presented a bill calling for 40-mill limit on property taxes, the remainder to be raised by an income levy.
 Judge F. NJ. Gose, of the States Federation of Taxpayers Associations presented seven bills. They call for repeal of the Donohoe road law: linn iting road and bridge levies- to 2 mills and road district levy to mills; re- ducing the permanent highway levy from F mills to 1 mill repeating the l mill highway levy; reduction in reclamation levy to IA from 112; increasing the tax on gasoline from its present rate to cents; and re pealing the levy for the. Centralia normal school.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29
LAST REMAINING REMINDER OF ARMY POST AT VALDEZ IS
 SOLD TO CAPT. ALLAN
BE USED As ARCTIC TRADER
New Owner Will Alter Power System and Enuaue Vessel in Arctic Ex-
 pioration and Trading

SEATTLE, Jan. 29-The last of Un- cle Sans property located in the vi cinity of Fort Liscum, Alaska, was recently disposed of to Capt. Alexan- der Allan, Arctic trader and explorer, when the sale and transfer of the army tender Lieut.. c. B. Donaldson was made late Saturday afternoon With the sale of this vessel the last bit of government property has been removed from the former post.
 The Donaldson is steam powered vessel about 75 feet long and has been in service at the post for the mast ten wears. She was built on the beach at Valdez. Capt. Allan an nounces that he will change the yes sel from steam power into either a gasoline or Deisel engined boat, mak ing the alterations at Cordova, and is now on his way north to superin tend the work On completing the power plant and making extensive al terations in the deck house and cabin if is his intention to enter the boat into the Arctic trading field in place of the schooner Olga, which was wrecked near Nome last summer.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29
RED HOT METAL BRAND USED ON WOMAN
 BYKU KLUX TllLAMook WOMAN FRiGHTFUl- " ScARRED BY BAND OF
 MASKED RIDERS
TEXAS WOMAN Fl0GGED
Taken from Home by Masked Men, Hair Cut Of and Whipped
 Until Unconscious

TILLAMOOK, Ore, Jan, 27-Men robed in white entered the home Of Mrs. Nevada Standish here, and after warning her to cease bootlegging threw her on her bed and branded her on the breast with red-hot me tai cross, according to reports which reached here recently. No complaint has been made by the victim who is in fear of her life, but the alleged at tack was made month ago. Several persons have seen the scar on the woman's breast. Mrs. Standish was tried on a charge of moonshining but had been twice acquitted after taking an appeal
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29
kANT|sHNA COUNTRY
 HAS GOOD PROSPECT

Among the old timers of the coun- try to arrive recently in Seward was w. R. Taylor, interior mining man oi considerable note, who came to the coast on Saturdays train on his way to the States.
 M,. Taylor goes outside on busl' ness connected with his mining ven lures and will return within the next six weeks.
 In speaking Of conditions existing at present in the Kantishna district Mir. ay ul yentured his olin!oA .na' tue rc.n.Lg year will witness rrn- nourcal increase in pr ':,"itn "' buth llartz and placer mluins, many Of lse aCer concerns VI h,ch will r,' e;ate by the hydraulic methpi oci"s ready t. proceed on much larger scale tlan formerly. Qd:"- 7 hiring. to, vii ,ake a prominect place as n,sGy tf the most promising r orf:- ties are now under coIsi ie"&tic" ttr ..u,cLasing Ey big outsiu interests.
 Mr. ,.as.ur, in addition to being 2 mining man is something of lover of nature and is credited with being o1e oi the first men to have scaled the hummit flofty Mt. Mckinley. many years ago.
 At present he is heavily interested in placer laining and quite recently was elected president of the Mt. Nc Kirley Gold Placers Mining Company in which he is heavily interested.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29
SHORT CUT ESTABLISHED
 ID UPPER RUSSIAN LAKE

Through the public spirited action of John Zinkoff those who have occa- sion to travel to the Upper Russian lake will be enabled to mako he trip in considerable less time than for merly and with greater ease. Quite recently Mir. Zinkoff undertook the difficult task of "brushing out the trail from Black Point, about eight miles from Seward to Upper Russian lake. The work has been completed and at the present time the trail is in such condition that fast time with dog teams can be made. With this trail established those flastng occa- sion to go to Kenai on the inlet, can save considerable time and reduce the distance by over twenty miles.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29
11opn Coonenhue Action Necessary To Finish Construction Pans
K1an Charded With Branding Sick and Helpless Women
WATSON 0N WAY SOUTH:
 LIGHT LIST WAS BOOKED

The steamer Admiral Watson arriv- ed in Seward from the westward at 1:30 this morning and after a two houls stay proceeded on her journey south. Booked to Seward from the westward were George Cotter, Miss Stella Fuller, Charles Dies, Judge J. L. Waller, George A. Spangler. Mrs. Ju- lia Thorsan.
 For Seattle, through passengers were J. c. Waller, Dan Patterson. J. M. Blinn, Miss Ida Mahle.
 From Seward the following were listed: For Latouche, H. Dirk, Geo. Keith, A. Heenengsah.
 For Valdez B. Florsheim.
 For Cordova, George F. Forrest.
 For Seattle. Ed Johnson, Jack Lys- trom. w. R. Taylor, J. T. Cunning ham. Mrs. T. P. AitkeE.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29
DECISION HANDED DOWN IN
 SEATTLE NATIONAL BANK

SEATTLE, Jan. 29.-Judge Ronald of the superior court, handed down a decision today dismissing larceny indictment against the Seattle Nation al bank holding that corporation cannot under the statutes be prose- cuted for grand larceny, but declined to sustain the same demurrer against Perry B. Truax, vice president of the institution.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29
sees Mother Dragged Away

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 29.-Seven year old Bonnie Lee Harrison is said to have been compelled to stand by and witness crowd of fifteen men disguised in masks, drag her mother from home and after cutting off her hair and mutilating her, whipping her unconscious.
 The punishment was administered fo Mrs. R. H. Harrison, 30, widow the n gihotf TYiX TT,T~f W fill the night of January 5, but fear caus- ed the victim to keep quiet. Besides the widow, R. A. Armand of Middle ion. Texas, was taken out by the men. The child was the first to see the mob members, one of whom knocked on the door of the Harrison home at Goose creek, 35 miles south of Hous' ton. about g D. m. The victims said the members were disguised and masked.
 Are Afraid to Talk
 Mrs. Harrison refused to describe the alleged assailants. Armand also failed to throw light on the identity of the fifteen or more men. At least one of the mob can be identlhed py the girl, who told Deputy Sheriff Sam Hamilton she knew one of them. Armand said he had taken fruit to the widows house about ten minutes before the mob arrived. Mrs. Harrl- son was ill at the time. Both sad the men held revo1vers in their hands and ordered Mrs Harrison and her visitor into automobiles which took them to an open field.
 The punishment received by both peared to be strap about three was evidenced by weks from what ap inches wide.
 Similar cases have been reported in which residents of Goose Creek have been taken from their homes and whipped, but few of those spirited away are willing to talk.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29
TROOPS FOR MosUL

LONDON, Jan. 29.-In view of the Turkish attitude at Lausanne, regard ing the Mosul district, British mill tary authorities in Irak have dis patched a battalion of troops and g few ai-planes to the area betweer Mosul and Sherghat.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29

Arrivals from the interior report that the new steel bridge spanning the Panama is in place and all false work remaved. Riveting will now go for ward, the structure soon being com pleted.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29

George A. Spangler, engineer, who has been doing work for the Alaska road commission in westward locali' ties, arrived on the Watson this morn ing. leaving later on the Overland Limited for Anchorage, where he will remain for the time being.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29

will return north on Thursdays train
 MT. and Mrs. o. A. Lewis of An chorage, were among those paying week end visit to the Gateway City
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29

Considerable talk is in progress in Fairbanks regarding the installation of hydro-electric plant on the Ia mana river at Bates rapids, just. over the river from the town. It is said that fully 10000 horsepower can be developed.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29
INFLUENZA AT coBLENZ

COBLENZ, Jan 29.-An epidemic of influenza has broken out in this city since the departure of the U. S. troops. While the cases are mild the number reaches thousands.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29

w. H. Rager, United States com missioner at Anchorage, was num- bered among the week end visitors from the north. He left this morning for the Cook Inlet city.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29

E. L. Whittemore of the Northern Billiard Parlors, was among those leaving for Anchorage on this morn- ing's train.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29

Charles Dies was among those leav- ing for Anchorage this morning. hav- ing arrived on the Watson from the westward.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29

Nels, Hagen. of Woodrow, accompa' nied by Mrs. Hagen, was among those who spent the week end visiting with friends in Seward.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29

H. B.. Madland. salesman. left this morning to his headquarters at An chorage, after business visit in Sew ard
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29
MAN WHO CHALLENGED
 KAISER TO DUEL IS DEAD

LONDON, Jan. 29.-Lord North bou-n, who attained fame by challeng, ing the former German kaiser to a duel with pistols is dead.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29
LARGE SHIPMENT OF SILKS

SEATTLE, Jan. 29.-The steamship President Grant, eight days and ten hours from Yokohama arrived this afternoon with ten million dollars worth of silk aboard.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29

Mrs. Julia Thorsan, of Kodiak, is among those at present staying in Seward, arriving on the Watson this morning. She will locate in Seward.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29

Howard Long, the we'll known hun ter and guide left this morning for Lakeview, after spending the past few days in town.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29
MOVIE ACTORS ENGAGED

DEL MONTE Calif., Jan. 29.- Chaplin and Pola Negri. movie actors, announced their engagement this aft ernnoon.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29

Dune Little returned this morning to Moose Pass. For the past few days he has been visiting in Seward
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29

Bob Johnson. tie contractor IS nearly through with his work having placed 2OOO ties on the right of way.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29

Eric Nelson returned Saturday from a trip to the north, spending most or his time in Anchorage.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29
MARK HITS LOW MARK

BERLIN. Jan. 2s.-The German mark was quoted at 32,OOO for an American dollar today.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29
IRISH BURN TRAINS

. LONDON, Jan. 29.-Irish irregulars captured and wrecked and burned several trains in County Wexford.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29

LEAVES FOR WASHINGTON
 TOKYO, Jan. 29. Ambassador Warren left today for Washington.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29

Mrs. Charles G. Hubbard of Prim rose. is among the city visitors. She
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29

Wm. Bryan left this morning on a short business trip to Woodrow.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-29

Saturday Gateway, 8 per year.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-03-02

when certain streams IN that county
get low, people catch fish In such
large numbers that the practice Is
fast destroying the fish supply.
The SIX men who are employed by
the Federal Government TO kill
wolves IN Arkansas report that they
have succeeded 10 riddlng the state
of 1000 of the animals during the
past year. 1t Is estimated that each
adult wolf does an annual damage
of from 81 900 to $4,000.
The old court house at Mountain
View, Stone county, was sold last
week for SI75, the purchaser buy
ing 1t for the lumber. The court
house was built in 1888, at a COST of
sl2, 900. Il is said to contain many
thousand feet Of good lumber, all
hand dressed The new Stone coun
ty court house, built OF stone aud
brick and costing $40, 900, nearing
completion.
A Williford item in the Hardy
Herald says: evolves are infest-
ing the territory several miles north
of town in considerable numbers,
and are playing havoc with young
stock in that section. An uDsuccess.
ful DIVE Tor the pests was made a
few mornings ago by number Of
citizens, and another effort IN that
direction will probably be made at
an early date"
Elmer Jennings, marshal OF Nam
moth Spring, left that town after
receiving notice from the X. X X.
that his presence was not desirable.
Upon the first notice Jennings re
fused to resign and leave, whereup.
on he received notice that be weuld
be Immediately dealt with. Then
ne left and few days later was
heard from in New Orleans, La,
where he said he was going to stay
The money the farmers made on
cotton last year attracted the atten-
ton of great many farmers 10
southern Missouri and 1t IA officially
predicted that fully 100000 acres
10 southern Missouri will be planted
to cotton this coming season. Forty
wears ago there was considerable
cotton grown close to West Plans,
bat with the conlog of the RAILROAD,
the great number of people who
came in from Kansas and the north
west, changed the principal crop Of
the couaty from cotton 70 corn.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-03-02
North Arkansas News

Pews to seat 75O persons have
been ordered for the new Methodist
church at Walnut Ridge. They
are TO cost IS, Oo0
G w. Shaver, a pioneer citiZen
of Evening Shade, has a fire poker
that has been in the family for $50
years and Is still in use.
More fertilizer is to be used IN
the upper White River country this
year than IN any previous season ao
cording to reports from Calico Rock.
Material Is being put on the
ground for an oil derrick at Buford
IN Baxter county. Ten thousand
acres have been leased and drilling
will begin in few days.
U. G. Meyers, aged so, of Nettle
ton, three miles east of Jonesboro,
was found dead In his barn one
night last week. Death was due to
paralysis or heart disease.
William Foley, aged n, pioD.
eer of Lawrence county, took his
tirst train ride last week when he
went from lmboden to Walnut
Ridge.
The prize porker for the season
IN Sharp county has been found.
Joe Wilkersou of Shelbyville butch
cred a Poland China hog few days
ago which at the ase of three years
netted 72o pounds.
The educational board of the
Methodist church mas made an sp.
preparation Of $4,000 for new
buildings aud endowment for Sloan
Hendrix Academy at Imboden.
THIS institution now has the largest
enrolment IN its history.
Judge Dene Coleman Of the Third
Judicial Circuit has issued public
notice that henceforth all persons
summoned to serve as jurors In that
district will have to serve "eKcept
10 case of serious illness of himself
or family, and certificate of said III
ness must he made by reputable
physldan."
A negro died at Gurdon last week
at the age of lO7 His name was
Hugh Sutt aud instead of being
cared Tor as a pauper, be was sup
ported by the merchants of the
town. 1t IS stated that when he re.
celved a gift, be Snelt on the spot
and prayed Gods blessings on the
honor. no matter how small the gift.
Citizens of Sharp county have
petiuoued the Legislature to pass a
bill preventing catching fish with
the hands IN that county. 1t Is said
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-03-02

See Riggs q Jones for second
hand Fords. All In good shape
and selling cheap. First class cars
from $l95 up. l4-t
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-03-02

0ur,telephones are: office, 80;
residence l07 and l44. Call either
at any time when you have news
items to report.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1923-04-26
APRON DRESSES

Ladies' apron dresses, cretonne
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