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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-11-10
new THEATRE MAY Be
BUILT IN POCOMOKE
Rotary Club Discusses Proposition
With Out Town Interests.
Nothing Definite Decided

At its meeting last Monday even
ing, the Rotary Club had as it's guests
James E. Lewis and William J. Duffy.
The former is President of Theatre
Corporation, having its headquarters
in Middletown, Del; the latter is the
financial manager of the same cor
Icration. !.
Both these gentlemen addressed the
club on the project of erecting a thea
ter in Pocomoke City, and outlined a
plan for financing the same. Presi-
dent Lewis gave a history of his oper-
ations along this line, and showed how
he had successfully piloted many
theatrical ventures to a successful
issue.
The enterprise, if carried through,
will make a speciality of moving pic
lures, but the building will be so con-
structed as to be able to produce the
regular drama. Whether it be the
silent screen or the speaking play, it
will be under the control of the cor
poration, and nothing but the best
will be exhibited. The gentlemen
were given a most careful hearing,
and it is within the boupds of possi-
bility that Pocomoke may have an
imposing building erected for clean,
wholesome entertainment.
At this same meeting, plans were
formulated to observe Armistice Day,
November II, in some manner. AS
the day falls on Sunday, whatever
the club does will be done on Monday
evening at the regular luncheon
It is the desire of the members to go
on record as recognizing the sacrifice
Of the service men, and also to en-
gage a speaker for the occasion. The
program committee is at work and
no doubt has something interesting
in store.
H. Merrill Walters, secretary OF
Rotary in Pocomoke, is issuing each
week a sheet which he has named
"The Pathfinder" It is devoted tc
Rotarian interests, containst snappy
local illusions, and abounds in valu.
able suggestions for community work
Merrill shows decided journalistic
talent, and his venture is highly com.
mendable and is much appreciated
by his club members.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-11-10
VIRGINIA MAN TAKES
BRIDE FROM POCOMOKE
Miss Elsie Bratten Weds MIR. John
Rue Of Parksley. Marriage
AT Brides Home.

A very pretty home wedding took
place Wednesday ut l o'clock when
Miss Elsie Bratten, daughter of w;
F. Bratten, of this city, was united in
marriage to John Rue, of Parksley,
Va. The ceremony was performed at
the BRIDES home on Front street by
Rev. j. R. Bicking, pastor of the M.
E. Church of this city, in the presence
Of only the immediate members of
the two families, and few intimate
friends. Miss Madge Tull played the
wedding march.
The bride was becomingly attired
in dress Of black chiffon velvet and
carried a huge bouquet of red roses.
Immediately following the ceremony
the young couple left for an extended
wedding trip to Key West and will
visit other points of interest through
Florida.
The bride is the daughter of w. F.
Bratten of this city, and has many
friends here. The groom is the son
of Mrs. John Rue, of Parksley, Va,
and the grandson Of the late DR..
Wood.
The Worcester Democrat joins the
many friends of the young couple in
wishing them long and happy mar
ried life.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-11-10
new P. H. S. PAPER,
THE METEOR ISSUED
Senior Class Presents Monthly Pub
lication That Reflects Great
Credit Upon Them.

Tho Poccmoke City High School is
sued last week the October number
Of their monthly school paper-The
E'eteor. This is twelve page paper,
Sh II inches, and 3 columns to the
page. The editorial staff is as fol-
lows:
Editor-in-chief, Julia Blaine; liter
ary, George Knight; athletic, Henry
Davis; humorous, Angie Lee Scott;
exchange, Grace Lambertson; alumni,
Wanda Veasey; business manager,
Wilson Barnes; circulation, Walton
Pilchard; and reporter, Madge Tull.
From these it can be gathered as to
the nature of it's subjects, and each
department is looked after with ener-
gy and enthusiasm. It carries about
10 columns of advertising matter, and
no doubt these pay a good dividend to
the investors.
These school papers are one of the
best of the extra-curriculum activi-
ties, and pave the way nicely for those
who may later on adopt journalism
as their life work.
1t is the purpose to issue nine of
these periodicals, and no doubt each
enc will improve on the one pre-
ceding.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-11-10
RUNNING MATES RECEIVE
EVEN LARGER MAJORITIES
Ktches Loss Of Worcester And Other Counties Thought
Due To His Stand On Prohibition And The Klan-
Democrats To Control Next Legislature

The election on Tuesday last result
ed in a sweeping victory for the
Democrats. Governor Ritchie, in his
unusual candidacy for second term,
received an unprecedented majority,
the same being in excess of 41OOO.
The remainder of the State ticket
was swept in on the tide of his sue
cess and even received greater ma
jorities, the Chief executive being cut
in the counties. The reason for
Ritchie's falling off in the counties
is thought to be his stand on Vol
steadism, which alienated some of
the dry Vote; and the, opposition of
the Klah, on the ground that he is a
Catholic. There is no mistaking his
position as to the liquor situation,
but he has been misrepresented as to
his religious affiliation. Baltimore
city showed what she thought of both
the. 18th Amendment and the secret
order Of Knighthood.
Baltimore city will send five demo-
cratic senators and one republican to
the next State Senate; and her rep
resentation in the House of Delegates
will be solidly democratic-36 in all.
In the counties, Allegheny, Galvert,
Frederick, Hartford, and Wicomico
elected Republican Senators, and in
Caroline there was a holdover of the
same faitn
In the House of Delegates, Allie
ehany, Anne Arundel, Calvert, Caro-
line, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Dorches-
ter, Frederick, Garrett, Somerset, and
Washington will send a representa-
tion of Republicans aggregating 25
in number; the remainder will all be
Democrats. The Senate, therefore,
will be composed of % Democrats and
z Republicans; the House, SO Demo-
Gratis and rs Republicans-top-heavy
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-11-10
POCOMOKE POPULAR FOR
CHURCH CONVENTIONS
Three Have Been Held In This City
In Past Few Weeks And Another
Meets Here Next Week.

Our city is getting to be favorite
centre for church conventions. A few
weeks ago there was held in the
Salem M. E. Church, a district con-
vention. of the Epworth League. It
was attended largely; about $50 dele
gates being present.
Last week the Eastern District
Baptist Pastors Conference met in
the First Baptist Church, Pocomoke
City. The officers of this convention
were: President, Rev. J. P. Daniel;
vice-president, Rev. d. w. Littleton;
secretary, Rev. E. A. Mcdonald.
A very interesting program was
presented, and able speakers discuss
ed the work of the Sunday school, the
Baptist Young Peoples Union, Asso
ciated Missions and Religious Liter
ature. Rev. Bob Kilgore> preached ar
inspiring sermon, and splendid music
interspersed the different numbers.
Those who spoke were Revs. E. A.
Mcdonald, ON. Marshall, George
Brooks, w. L. Naff, ]. c. McFadden.
E. c. Wilmer, James Macleod, and
R. E. F. Aler. The discussions were
educational and elevating, and great
good resulted from the conference.
On Wednesday and Thursday of
this week, the Southern Convocation
of the Diocese Of Easton met in St.
Mary's Church, Rev. Rubert B. Mat
thews, D. D., dean, and Rev. George
v. Bell, rector of the Parish. On
Tuesday evening Rt. Rev. George w.
Davenport, Bishop Of the Diocese
made most interesting address, his
subject being the bringing of the
nations to a knowledge of the Chris
tian religion. On Thursday at 9.15
an official conference of the Bishop
and the Clergy was held, and at 1890
DIR. Edmund Burk, of Ocean City,
Nd, preached the Convocation Ser
mon. At this service the Holy Com
munion was celebrated. At o'clock
delightful luncheon was served in
the Parish house, and at 2 o'clock a
business session was held.
Rev. F. w. Clayton addressed the
Convocation in the afternoon on Mod
ernism. Those who have heard this
speaker can understand how much he
was enjoyed. Mrs. John B. Keas,
Berlin, Md; talked at A P. NJ, on the
"Woman's Auxiliary" and at the ev-.
ening service, Rev. Thomas Donald
son, rector of Christ Church, Easton,
Continued on Page 8.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-11-10
Full Bench Reinstates
William E. Lanford

Much interest conferred this weel
in the session of court held last Mon.
Gay to hear the registration appeal
case of VIM. E. Lankford, who had
been stricken from the voting list ii
Costen's district this fall.
The registration officials had re-
moved Mr.. Landlords name from the
btoks on the ground that he had lost
his residence in P6comoke City. He
appealed and the higher court rein
stated him giving as reason that
Mr. Lankford had intended always to
lnske this place his home, and would
dc so permanently not later than the
latter part of April, 1924. Further
more, he had been voting here for the
past 35 or 40 years, and they saw no
reason why he should be disfran-
0hised.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-11-10
POCOMOKE
GIVES LARGE
MAJORITY
Democrats Still Retain Reputation In
Pocomoke. -Majorities Vary
Greatly In Size.
JOHNSON CARRIED EVERY
DISTRICT IN COUNTY BUT ONE

Costen's district preserved it's name
of the banner democrat section of the
county, giving the largest majority
county, giving Richie the largest ma.
jority of any in the county, 116. Bish.
opville, Stockton, and Girdletree also
remained in the democratic column
the others giving Armstrong majori-
ties ranging from 10 to 200.
Charles L. Mason, without any op-
position, led his ticket, both in Cos.
tens and in the county. This is some
what Of compliment, as it is only
natural that voters should be negli.
gent in casting baAot for candi-
date whom one vote will elect. II
shows that Mr.. Mason had many
friends. who wanted him to know it.
Mr.. Pitts, also unopposed, followed
with 3009. The Legislative candi-
dates were led by Franklin Upsh,lr
he receiving a majority of 80 over R
I. Lednum in the county.
Samuel E. Shockley, for Orphans
Court, was high man in the county
but I. j. Davis beat him in Coston's
by 81 votes.
Edmund H. Johnson carried every
district except one, Newark, which he
lost by four votes. Wilmer Purnell
had majority in the county of >205
but lost Snow Hill, Newark, Coul-
bourne's, and Girdletree.
All the candidates elected went in
by substantial majorities, and the
Democrats lost only one office, the
Treasurership. Howard A. Kelley
the noted Baltimore physician receiv-
ed 8 votes in the county, all from
Costen's.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-11-10

majorities in both upper and lower
Houses
Locally, the county surprised
Democratic sympathizers by giving
about 100 majority for Armstrong.
Various reasons are ascribed for this.
Some give it as the result of women
stay-at-homes, Ritchie's stand on
Prohibition, the edict of the Ku Klux
Klan, and the opposition of promi-
nent local leaders to the Chief ex-
ecutive. just at present Democrats
are not studying causes much, they
are looking at results; ways and
means Of preventing similar ones in
the future will be the subject of par
leys as election times rell around a.
gain. tt
The loss of the Treasurership in the
county is pretty we'll understood;
Pilchard's majority in the county was
SO nearly equal to his majority in
Coston's district, that all who run
may read what was written therein.
Whether or not the right method of
gaining recognition from the Demo-
cratic party is to defeat one of their
candidates remains to be seen.
Much of the local interest was at
tached TO the Senatorial contests Of
our neighboring counties Somerset
and Wicomico. When reports came
that our friend Lankford was defeat
ed, much regret was felt. Later news
confirmed his election, and all was
well again. In Wicomico, Senator
pisharoon, democrat, was defeated by
Dale Adkins. If such had to be, no
one could be more acceptable than
Dale.
Altogether it was a glorious day
for the democrats, and the enemies
of the party did not cut much ~
figure except in spots, and those spU0 =
will soon rub out.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-11-10
Entertair,s Friends AT
Bridge Wednesday

Mrs. L. Paul Ewell very Pleasantly
entertained about twenty-five of her
friends at bridge, at her home on
Market street, Wednesday afternoon
of this week. The first prize was won
by Mrs. Ounce Ashburn, the second
b., Mrs. Emma Stevenson and the
guest prize presented to Mrs. John
son, Of Snow Hill. The out-of-town
guests were Mrs. Ralph Thompson
and Miss Bernice Thompson of Re-
hoboth and Mrs. William Johnson and
Mrs. Powell of Snow Hill.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-11-10
Cape Charles Man, Known
Here, Soon To Be Married

Invitations were received here this
week announcing the approaching
marriage Of Miss Jessie Ellwood Will
kins, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
Benjamin Wilkins of Cape Charles,
Va, to Cortland Ennis Young, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest c. Young. The
ceremony will take place Saturday,
November II at $50 o'clock in the
evening at the Cape Charles Baptist
Church Of that city.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-11-10
Former Pocolnoke Girl
Wins Hallowe e'en Prize

Little Miss Elizabeth Trice, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Bessie Trice of Whining
ton, Del, was a winner of a SIS prize
in the Halloween parade which took
place in that city Wednesday of last
week. Little Miss Trice was cos.
TUNED as Red Cross nurse and
marched with her friend Edith Shep.
pard who was similarly costumed
Each were recipients of prizes.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-11-10

Miss Evelyn NAPLES has returned
from an extended visit with friends
and relatives in Philadelphia.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-30
LOCAL MAN
FOUND DEAD
IN UDIO

II. Schuff, aged 40, employed Mt
Vrceland s Studio, G22 Main street,
was found dead Mt O'Clock this
morning ii his lodgings Mt the rear
of the studio by w. l. Stone, who
has an office in the front part of
the studio.
Mr.. Stone went to his office
preparatory to leaving for Los An
geles, and being unable to obtain
entrance through the front door,
went to the rear and found the 22or
there open. He found Schuff sitting
on 4 chair beside his bed with t&s
body slumped forward. He imme-
diately notified the police and Dr.
w. L. Lyons, county coroner, who
removed the body to Lemon s fun
eral parlols after an investigation.
A post -morten examination showed
that death was caused by heaIt dis
ease.
Schuff had been troubled with
rheumatism for several weeks, and
Yesterday complained TO friends Of
pains in the region Of his heart. He
was with several friends in the early
part Of the evening and left TO %
to his lodgings, saying he did not
feel WELL
Sehuff was unmarried and Lad
/ been employed by the Vree'an'i
studio several years. Mr. Vreeland
arrived here this afternoon from
San Diego, to take charge Of the
remains. An inquest was conduct
ed this afternoon by Coroner Lyons.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-30

Press AIS for Results
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-30
At Cleveland
National League
At Boston

At Boston
\. Y. 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 . II /
Bos. 90 0 OIL O010 > 2
Batteries, New York, Bentley and
Snyder. Boston, OeSehger and o.
Neill.
At Philadelphia
RElyn 0 21s0 l 4sO2 10 IL (
Phila o O12 90 / 0 4 g
Batteries: Brooklyn, Vance and
DeBerry. Philadelphia, Winters and
Henhne.
At Pittsburgh
Cinei. 0 90 l 90 90 12 /
Pitts. 01 / 0 @ l 0 4l5 3
Batteries Cincinnati, Rixey and
Hargrave. Pittsburgh, Adams and
Schmidt.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-30
CANVAS STORES
TO GET UNIFORM
HOLIDAY CLOSING

In order to avoid confusion an,on,
'he merchants and business hoases
q ~ tentro on the question of
siosing their business on HOLIDAYS,
the ~ Centro Chamber of Com
merce, under the direction Of Tom
Vii, chairman Of The merchants
protective association. is takimg the
matter up with the merchants, to
arrange for a uniform closing of
business on Lincoln s Birthday,
Washlngton's Birthday, Decoration
aDay, Labor Day, Thanksgiving. AT.
~inistice Day, Fourth Of July and
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-30

Christmas. 1t is expected the list
which is being circulated viii be
completed next week.
Al effort TO have business houses
close for two days over July Fourth
in order that employees could make
Q trip to the mountains, was not
found feasible. At this period of
the year. when the merchants are
basy Supplying the needs of the
cantaloupe industry, it was felt
that two idle days in the middle of
the week would not be justifiable
therefore, there viii be only one
holiday-on July Fourth.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-30
American League
Al New York

AZ New York
Pha. 01 60 900 0 l I 3
n. Y. OO2 5000 TX II
Batteries: Philadelphia, Harris
and Perkins.
New York, Pennock, Hoffman aaG
Bengough.
At Cleveland
Chi. 0 0 0 0 l o 0 3 7 l
Cleve. 0 o 90 O001 / I |
Batteries, Chicago, Faber and
Schalk. Cleveland, Morson, Shante
and Wyatt.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-30
hos at home.

wash dishes at home.
woods when it sees them coming.
We spend money to impress 9TH
crs who spend money to impress us.
A June groom teiis Us she IS worth
her weight in sugGr, even ? present
sugar prices. T'
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-30
Gncct thing In

Mobcl-B.u's fling l,s CID love
letters.
Lizz;o-Arc tLcy as rough rs
tha} Vaudeville Nhws
Many q boss at the office helps
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-30

Prune growers of Oregon and
southwestern Washington are unit
ing IN a marketing organization,
Pack viii be standardized and sold
under one brand.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-30

unable to give a satisfactory ac-
count rs to l4Qw several PAIRS of
SIX hoea came into their possession.
'Thcf were booked at the county jan
.ar1 win be given a hearing in tue
police court Monday.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-30
SILK HOSE GET
TWO IN TROUBLE 3


Joe Murrillo and \. Ayalo Mex
leans, were arrested by the cige
police this morning. when they wcya
-. A. s--,- -
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-30

Press Want Ads 90 rhe work,
TRY them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-03

RESORTS AND TRAVEL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-03
| DOUBLE HEADERS TO FEATURE CITY
 LEAGUE SCHEDULE
Teams To Resume Cham pionship Race After An
 Idle Saturday

After an idle Saturday on account of rain the city leagLe VIII re- me its race for championship honors Satur day afternoon on diamonds in various parts of the city. There are three or four doubleheaderT on this week schedule due to rained out games. Southern Bell and Ingleaook will stage a doubleheader in the central di -isioa and Acipco and Alabama Power company will also play two games In the eastern division Cud- ahy Packing company md Avondale park are scheduled for double bill while the fast S1 Tire team of Sayre ton will meet in a pair of games that should be two of the fastest Of this weeks play.
 The Woodward Iron team will play Standard oil in the other central di- vision game The East Lake and All American Shoe Store game in the eastern division should e good one B. A. c. and Slots By-Product will meet in a game that should be well-I -ayed affair.
 The Ka ram Grotto team will meet Thomas in the western division while Aondale Mills will play the E1ectri- clans.
 A new club has made it's appear alec in the Class B. division. Doster- No~thing on Drug company Y IT play its first game of thc season in the city gI1 agair~t orth Pratt. The druggist took the place of Central par':. The fist Boys club team will play West End while Thomas will meet Pratt City.
 The schedule, for Saturday and um- pires assignments follow:
 n n N Central Division.
 Southern Bell vs. Inglenook Con- struction company. T. V. Vines, um- pire, doubleheader.
 Woodward Iron company vs. Stan dard oil company, A. R. Redburn, um- pire.
 Acipco vs. Alabama Power com pany, double header; o. A. kintz, um- pire.
 Eastern Division.
 B. A. c. vs. Sloss By-Products, w. M. Nelson, umpire.
 Cudahy Packing company vs. Avon dale Park, double header, c. F. Am person, umpire.
 East Lake vs. All-American Shoe Store. R. $. Reagor, umpire. Western Division.
 Eighty-one Tire company vs. sayr-. ton, double header; N. F. Thompson, umpire.
 Carter, umpire.
 Avondale Mills vs. Electricians, Fred A. Culley, umpire.
 o o O Class "B."
 Boys club vs. West End.
 Thomas vS. Pratt City.
 North Pratt vs. Doster Northington Drug COmpany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-03
CIRQUE BIDS HIS FRIENDS GOODBYE
 AND SAILS HOME

NEW YORK, August 2-Eugene Criqui who won the worlds feather weight title from Johnny Kybane two months ago and lost 1t a week ago in glorious battle with John- ny Dundee, sailed for home today on the Suffren with the good byes and praises of his conquaror ringing in his ears.
 "A good soldier. gallant fight CT and gentleman is bound to do well in American boxing rings" the champion informed the Frenchman.
 Criqui expressed desire for an other chance at the title and Dun dee said: T shall be only too glad to give you return match next spring, some time in May"
 When the last "all ashore" gong sounded Criqui and Dundee em- braced, shook hands and parted,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-03
SOARING BROWNS STOPPED SHORT IN
 4 DOUBLE HEADER
Indians Take Second Place Despite Loss To Yankees
 By 4 To O2

WASHINGTON, August 2.-Washington took both games of double header from St. Louis today, winning the first to and the second to 1. Mitchell, obtained from Memphis last month, held St. Louis to six hits in the first. The last out in Gg ts ansser wss ss5 ensS Sy umpre ton had protested that Gerber, who had just reached first. had been batting out of turn.
 Washington won the second contest in the ninth inning. Evans singled with one out and after Goslin had flied out, Rice, Ruel and Harris singled in succession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-03
Champ Jack Uses Left Hook On Nose Of Police ( Mef

CHICAGO. August 2.--Jack Demp- sey feinted with his right and landed left hook on the nose Of Chief of Police Morgan Collins during his visit here Thursday.
 But the champ didn't hit the chief very hard. He was just demonstrat- ing to a crowd in the chiefs office how and where he intends to sock Luis Angel Firpo in their title fight September 14.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-03
Reds Take Second Place

CINCINNATI August 2.-Donohue was at his best in the last game of the series today and Cincinnati went into second place in the National league race by shut ting out Philadelphia to O. The visitors did not get runner to third base until Pitcher Couch was transferred to Phila- delphia from Cincinnati today by the waiver route and left with the Phillies for Pittsburg this evening. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-03
| SEEKS RETURN GO
 FOR GIBBONS AND
 JACK IN NOVEMBER

LOS ANGELES. August IA re- tur-. match between Champion Jack Dempsey and Tommy Gibbons to take place at Fort McArthur, Los Anegles Harbor, November 27, for the benefit of disabled veterans of the World war, is being sought by A. F. Sant- weir, who said he represented a group of sportsmen here. Santwer said to- night that S500,000 had been sub scribed for the purs and that it was in a bank
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-03
Ga.-Tech And [. s. U. Schedule Annual Meet

BATON ROUGE, La. August 2.- Georgia Tech and Louisiana State university have agreed to hold an nual dual track meets alternating between Atlanta and Baton Rouge, beginning the last Saturday in April. 1925, according to an announcement today by Mike Donahue, the local coach. Louisiana State will send a full squad to participate in the Tech relay games in Atlanta next spring.