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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-05-26
g ssBetter Homes Week" In
u. S. June 4th To 10th

4 s. .
"Better Homes Week" will be cele-
brated all over the United States,
June 4th to 10TH. Civic organizations
in hundreds Of towns and cities will
put on expositions and other activities
to promote the housefurnishing idea
and plans will be made to improve
and elevate the whole plan Of home
life. The chief purpose of this
National Better Homes Movement is
to emphasize the Importance of quail
ty, good taste and beauty in the in
terror decoration and arrangement OF
the home.
President Harding has given his en-
dorsement TO the campaign in the fol
lowing language: II know of no at
ter so intimately connected with t;le
life of our people to which we ca
give greater devotion and service f',
fundamental Improvement than the
upbuilding, not only of the individual
home ownership, but for the actual
improvement Of our homes"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-05-26
Suit Against B. And L.
Directors Heard This Week

The first hearing of the suit against
the directors of the defunct Pocomoke
City Building and Loan Association,
was held Wednesday last before Judge
Duer Sitting in Chancery cases.
The court adjourned, without TAX
ing testimony of the defendants, until
next Wednesday. The hearing lasted
from about 10 o'clock in the morning
until about a o'clock in the afternoon.
The witnesses examined were Edgar
Fontaine, ]. H. Young, Robert J.
Lambden, and James Crockett, there
being quite an array of legal talent
present: Judge Johnson representing,
John W.. Ennis; Geo. Myer1, Esq, the
receivers; Leonard WALES, Esq, the
Pocomoke City National Bank; Geo.
M. Upshuf, Esq, Willard Stevenson,
treas; John w. Station, Esq.,. Harry
Young; and Miles & Miles, Robt. T.
Lambden. "
This case will be watched with a
great deal of interest, and it is hoped
it may be brought to a speedy con-
clusion.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-05-26
DELMAR DEFEATED
IN EXHIBITION GAME
Home Team Shows 'tPep" With
Alexander On Mound Local
Club Makes One Error

The Pocomoke Base Ball Club play
ed it's first game on the home grounds
on Friday, May 49,. with the Delmar
team, and won by the score Of 8 to 8.
Alexander pitched for the home
boys, and allowed eight hits one be-
ing for four bags over the left-field
fence. e
Weisner the opposing slabman was
served exactly the same way, so
pitching honors were easy.
Only one error was charged up a.
gainst the Pocomoke boys, and as
the team did not present the infield
front that WILL travel through the sea-
son, the work of all the boys was very
creditable.
The lineup of the two teams was
as follows:
Pocomoke: O'Rourke, 2b.; Meyer,
rf.; Ryan, 3b.; Reed, cf.; Hackman,
S.; Jackanetty, IT,; Gallagher, 1b.;
Gaynor, c.; Alexander, p.
Delmar: Bounds, ss.; O'Neil, 1b.;
Jacobs, cf.; More, IT,; Andrews, 2b.;
Walker, 3D.; Patterson, rf.; Collins,
c.; Weisner, p.
The score by innings:
Delmar ..-......... / o 90 II o o 1--3
Pocomoke .....A o O1 o. o o x-9
Strike outs, AlexandeE 5; Weisner,
S; Home runs, Gaynor, O'Neil.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-05-26
MUCH ACTIVITY in
BUILDING TRADES HERE
B. F. Sturgis Erecting Egg And
Poultry Establishment. Citizens
Bank Walls Completed

B. F. Sturgis is making substantial
progress with his store room on Vine
street, just in the rear Of Hargis' De-
partment store. This building will be
SO feet long, 80 feet wide, and two
stories high.
It is constructed of concrete blocks,
is partitioned off for store and
a storage room on the first floor. In
the front he will keep such merchan-
disc as he has on sale, and in the rear
he will store all his chickens, eggs,
and such other produce he. may buy.
When completed Mr.. Sturgis will
have an up-to-date establishment
which will offer much greater accom-
for his growing trade, than
the place he occupies at present on
Clarke avenue.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-05-26
FEDERAL AGENTS MAKE
RAID NEAR POCOMOKE
SENIOR CLASS WILL
PRESENT 1CLARENCE'
Booth Tarkington's Play viii Be
Staged In Empire Theatre
Wednesday, May 80

u b d s b
The Senior class Of Pocomoke High
School will present Booth Tarking-
toms play, Clarence" on Wednesday
night, May 80, at the Empire Theatre.
Instead of the regulation Class day
exercises the Glass Of 1928 decided to
give a play, and they selected
Clarence" This is one Of the most
popular plays on the modern stage,
and has been played by many anna
teur companies. Full Of fun and clev-
er repartee, it is sure to please any
audience.
Clarence is a discharged soldier who
is out of a job. How he is employed
in the Wheeler family, and how he
helps to straighten out the troubled
affairs Of that household, and then
falls in love with the pretty govern
ess,-is the theme developed through
four acts. Of comedy.
The characters will be played by
the following:
Clarence e-Harrison Merrill
Mr.. Wheeler-Hilliare Wardwell.
Mrs.. Wheeler-Ada Howard.
Cora Wheeler-Alice Pilchard. h
Bobby Wheeler James Schoolfeld.
Miss Pinney-M Margaret Bowen.
Dinwiddie Hollis Dryden.
Della-Margaret Jones.
Mrs. Martin-Virginia Handy.
Mr.. Hubert Stem -Colvin Redden.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-05-26
COMMITTEES APPOINTED
FOR SUMMER WORK
Parent Teacher Association Plan Inn
provement To School Campus.
Other Matters Discussed

At the last regular meeting Of the
Parent Teachers Association, May 81,
the members discussed plans for sum-
mer work Of the organization, and the
following committees were appointed;
Committee for library improve
ment- Mrs. r. Harlan Robertson,
chairman; Mrs. Riley Stevenson, Miss
Margaret Wilson, Mrs. Elwood Mat
thews, Mrs. M. Groh, Mrs. Edgar Cow
ington,
Committee to consult with State
Fire Marshal, concerning erection Of
adequate fire escapes for the school
buildings. r. Harlan Robertson, chair
man; Elwood Matthews.
Committee for playground i'm
provement, such as grading of
grounds, and providing means for
Standard playground equipment: J. L.
Cowger, chairman; L. Chester Young,
Colmore p. Byrd, w. A. Morse, Mrs.
George Bounds, Mrs. Frank E. Hud-
son.
This committee has planned "rally
day" for the purpose Of grading the
campus, The cooperation Of the
parents is earnestly requested, and
especially does the committee desire
the help Of those who can furnish
teams and loads of dirt to fill and level
the campus.
The Berlin baseball affair, an ac-
count of which appeared in last weeks
paper was brought to the attention of
the Association. A committee, Of men
who We're present at the game, was
appointed to consult with Mr.. Humph-
reys, the County Superintendent,
concerning reparation for the insults
to the Pocomoke school.
The Association adjourned for the
summer months. It lis to be hoped
that in September, a full attendance
will be at the first meeting ready
with plans for work and improvement
for our school and community.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-05-26
ON hike FROM SCRANTON
TO ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Harold E. Steer Reaches Pocomoke
Accompanied By Fellow Nwanis
From Seaford And Elsewhere

Harold E. Steer, secretary of the
Y. M. C. A., Scranton, Pa, and also
a member of the Kiwanis Club Of that
place, is on a hike from there to At
lanta, Georgia, to attend the Inter-
national Kiwanis Convention.
He makes wager that he will ar
rive there by today, and will do so
without spending a cent or asking as
sistance,
o. Dorane Rhea and Capt. A. T..
Vance, Of the Seaford, Delaware, XII
wants, extended their hospitality to
him while he was there, and brought
him to Pocomoke City, to be the guest
Of DR.. F. w. Wilson. He was also
accompanied by Messrs. Clayton J..
Wralter, of the New Jersey Kiwanis,
and L. J. Boyles, field representative
of the Nashville, Tenn, Kiwanis.
The Pocomoke organization sent
Mr. Steer to Cape Charles on Tuesday
last, where, as the guest of the Penn
sylvania Railroad he was conveyed to
Norfolk. There he was taken care of
by the Virginia Kiwanis, who trans
ported him another step toward his
journeys end.
The Kiwanis Club of Pocomoke held
their regular dinner at the Parker
House last Thursday evening, when
their organization was planned to be
completed, and arrangements made
for the comforting Of the Charter, on
which occasion most elaborate cere-
monies will be observed, attended by
a large concourse Of Kiwanis men,
bership.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-05-26
Awnings Big Improvement
To Exchange Building

The Peninsula Produce Exchange
have materially improved the appear
ance of their building, corner Market
and Front, by placing awnings over
all of the windows except those of the
two lodge rooms Of the third floor.
This will contribute much to the
comfort of the renters, as that will be
a hot corner during the torrid days
that may be in store for us.
The owners are to be congratulated
upon their enterprise, and nowif they
could see their way clear to covering
the walls with coat or two Of Colon
ial yellow paint, the building would
assume much handsomer proportions.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-05-26
First Games Of Eastern
Shore League This Friday

Just as we were going to press the
opening game in Pocomoke City of
the Eastern Shore Base Ball League
season, was about to be started.
Indications pointed to large crowd,
and all local fans were roofing for a
victory. The infield for the first time
on Thursday presented the prospective
lineup, and made good showing in
the morning practice.
Mcdonald arrived on Wednesday,
and with Sharp, Hackman, and Ryan,
fills out very fast infeld., With a
hard shifting outfeld and good pitch
ing Pocomoke should be in the rum
ming.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-05-26
Andrew Bevans Arrested,
Charged With Making
intoxicating Liquor
HELD UNDER $1,000 BOND
FOR APPEARANCE AT COURT

Some little excitement on our
streets was caused on Thursday even
ing May II, by the rumor that a
raid was about to be made in the
basement Of the Empire Theatre
building, to which place suspicion
pointed as concealing Intoxicating
liquors,
A search warrant was issued, but
before the place could be searched,
Everett J. Bevans and his SON, AM
drew, it is alleged, came forth, and,
carrying suit case, quietly boarded
a car, and, unmolested, drove away.
Subsequently the place was entered
and searched but no .contraband was.
found. M
Those interested in the matter were
not content to allow the matter to
drop here, but got into communica-
ton with revenue officials in Balti-
more. Two Of the force Immediately
came down, and on Monday last pro-
ceeded to the home of Andrew Bev-
ans, on the Virginia road, arrested
him, and overhauled the premises.
Here, it is alleged, thirty-nine bar
rels Of mash were unearthed, samples
of which the officers procured, and de-
natured the rest. One quart and a
half Of distilled liquor, it is said, was,
also obtained as evidence.
Bevans was taken to Snow Hill,
given hearing, and held in $4,000
bail for appearance before the Federal
Court in Baltimore. +
The agitations against these sus-
poets was started by the alarming dis
covery of what is said to have been
intoxication among some high school
boys. Information as to where the
stuff was obtained was secured from
them, and efforts were made to ap-
prehend the distributors of the corn,
with the above results.
No matter what opinions may be
held concerning the prohibition law,
such alleged violations should not be
tolerated, and officials should bend
every effort toward stamping out the
offenders. Those opposed to the law
can work for it's repeal, and, at the
same time, uphold it while it is in eff
feet.
Vigilence should always be exerted,
and those who were instrumental in
the capture Of this alleged offender,
should be warmly commended.
It is only fair to say that the pro-
prietors of the Empire Theatre Were
not in the remotest degree connected
with the happenings Of the Thursday
night in question.
They knew nothing of the circunl-
stances leading up to the proposed
raid, and no blame whatsoever can
be attached to any one interested in
the moving picture enterprise.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-05-26
Will Spend Summer At
Their Home Near Tour,

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard F. Hall, ar
rived at their summer home near
town last Sunday, and will remain
for the summer. -
We regret to say that since his ar
rival, Mr.. Hall has been very much
under the weather, but at this writing
he is improving and soon hopes to be
his old self.
These people have hosts of friends
in this community, and all will be
glad to hear Of their coming, and to
learn that his stay will be Of. inesti-
mable benefit to Mr.. Hail..
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-05-26
POLICE ASKED TO STOP
FOREST DESPOLIATION
Many Persons Ruthlessly Destroy
ing Wild Flowers, Plants, And
Shrubs All Over State Ii

The protests that have been COM
ing in from cities and towns to the
State Department Of Forestry for the
last few weeks, against the despolia-
tion Of the woodlands for dogwood,
red bud. and azalea blossoms, call for
the widest publicity to the law enact
eli in 1918 for the protection Of wild
flowers, trees, and shrubs.
This law, chapter ITO, acts of 1918,
makes it "misdemeanor, punishable
by fine; or Imprisonment, or both, for
any person to remove, break, inquire,
or destroy any trees, shrubs, vine, or
flower, moss, or turf from the lands
Of another without the written con-
sent of the owner, or under his per-
sonal direction"
At this season of the year, with
dogwood, red bud, azalea and other
beautiful wild flowers adorning the
roadsides and making the woodland SO
attractive, there is the temptation to
gather them Tor decorating automo-
biles or carrying them home. Flow
ers gathered in this way and carried
in the sun and wind for few minutes
will wilt and die, becoming useless.
The trees have been mutilated and
hundreds, perhaps thousands, who
might have enjoyed the blossoms on
the tree, are thus deprived Of the
pleasure. ". hnG t..
The police officials of the State are
being asked to stop these violations,
and every landowner is asked to CO.
operate with the authorities to stop
this vandalism. Posters carrying the
provisions of the law will be furnish
ed to landowners for the protection
Of their property upon application to
the State Department of Forestry,
815 Calvert Building, Baltimore, Md.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-05-26
Card Party GiUen By The
Ladies' Finance Committee

One of the largest social events of
the season took place in the old Har-
gis store building Thursday evening
of this week. This was a card party
given by the Ladies' Finance Commit
tee for the benefit of the local base
ball club. Tables were arranged for
Bridge, Five Hundred and Rook, and
approximately one hundred people
were present. Tickets for this affair
sold for SOC or So table, which net
ted the committee in the vicinity of
fifty dollars.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-05-26
OCEAN CITY MAKES
READY FOR BIG !.
SUMMER SEASON
Two New Hotels Built. Facilitie.
Of Others Increased. Board
OF Trade Active.
GOLF LINKS AND TENNIS
COURTS S0oN TO OPEN

1Ae DOaru OF lTaQe or ocean City
Md, which was organized last fal
with J. Edgar Ijams as president, ha.
been very active during the last win
ter, as reported at a meeting held il
the State school house. on Friday
night. @
An extensive publicity campaign
has been set. on foot, arrangements
are being made for increased trans.
pdrtation service, and the hotels anc
boarding houses are cooperating in ar
effort to increase the facilities fol
taking care of guests. Two new ho.
tells have been built, and large a.
partment house, thus increasing the
capacity of the hotel service. Several
private cottages have been erected
and several more are in course Of
construction.
David L. Johnson has rearranget
his farm on the Bay, and has made
arrangements with the Maryland
Country Club to open an extensive
golf links and tennis courts in easy
access Of the city and open to visitors
at a moderate charge.
Steps are being taken to improve
the approaches to Ocean City, and the
Board is cooperating with the City
Council in the improvement Of all
streets and highways.
> The jetties for the protection and
upbuilding Of the beach which have
been installed by the State Highways
Commission, have proved 50 success
full that an appropriation has been
passed and money is in hand to in
crease the number Of these valuable
buttresses.
The Board has also associated 1t.
self with the allied Boards Of Trade
Of the Eastern Shore. &,
Since the storm Of few years ago
in which a natural inlet was made
below the city, the natural tide Of
the Ocean has washed the shores Of
the Bay SO thoroughly that its waters
have become fresh and clean, and
fishing and boating on the Bay. has
become active.
In view of the splendid future that
is before Ocean City, and of the
painstaking and unselfsh character of
the work done by the members of the
Board Of Trade and its capable presi-
dent, it is but right that every citi-
zen Of the community should be call
ed upon to take an active and intelli-
gent interest in the work. We want
the citizens Of Ocean City at the
meetings. We want boosters. We
want members who will do more than
pay their membership fee. The work
is to the advantage of all; and all
should be interested in it and should
take part in it. COMMITTEE.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-05-26
CHESTERTOWN BUSINESS
MEN VISIT POCOMOKE
On Tour OF Shore Towns, Spend
Short While Here Viewing
New Buildings y

The Business Mems Club of Ches-
tertown, Md, arrived in Pocomoke
City, last Tuesday about o'clock, P.
NJ, much later than had been origi-
nally planned. By first arrangement
they Were to lunch in Pocomoke, but
according to their report, it was most
difficult to avoid the many hospitable
plans laid for their entertainment on
the route, and on this account, they
were delayed. It is to be regretted
they did not see more of Pocomoke,
but they were in bad hands when an
inspection of our city was TO be con-
sidered. t,
Those in the party were Harry F.
Jefferson, conducting a ladies' dress
and shoe store; R. Anthony, a farmer
and florist; William Wilmer, travel
ing salesman; A. C. Goodwin, Ford
Auto distributor, and one of the
towns commissioners; Jas. S. Kneger,
'jeweller; Philip NJ. Brooks, -four mills;
James Newsome, gents furnishings;
Prof. Harrington, Commercial in
structor AT Washington College;
Richard Collins, Of the Chestertown
Transcript; Robert Gill, ice cream
manufacturer; and Mr.. Ross whose
business we did not learn.
The party, after viewing Hargis'
Department store, and a few others,
left for Snow Hill and Berlin, after
remaining here about thirty minutes.
Come oftener, let us be your guides,
and make your plans to stay longer.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-05-26

Work has begun on the concrete
foundations for the 'Pocomoke City
National Bank, and from what can be
learned, this building will be an 7orna-
ment to the town.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-05-26

Smullin Brothers are improving
their store, by putting in two large
plate glass windows, one to front on
Clarke avenues. the other, on Willow
street. When these are opened up,
these enterprising merchants will
have much better opportunity to dis
play their wares.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-05-26
P. H. S. 'CRADS" LOOKING
FORWARD TO VACATION
DOVE OF PEACE FLIES
OVER POLITICAL CAMPS
Democrats And Republicans. Settle
Fractional Differences. Ritchie
Now Has Clear Field

This seems to be the hour for set.
tling political differences. Our friends
the Republicans, have buried the
hatchet that was creating warfare be-
tween Ex-G Governor Goldsborough and
aOld Man" Weller; and peace on the
Democratic side has been signed be-
tween Furst .and Smith.
Ritchie now seems to have clear
path to Annapolis and everything is
lovely.
This situation makes our editorial
of today rather unnecessary, but as
it was in print before the dove Of
peace began to fly, We could not make
a. change. l.#
Another revelation through the Bal
timore press effects our editorial on
st. Johns. Major Gary is reported
as having in view the discontinuance
Of the military feature at the old in
stitution, and installing a faculty
which will preserve the traditions OF
this Colonial school.
In speaking Of this the Sun refers
to the Majors decision as paradox;
surely they, as we, thought the policy
would be militaristic, and it is a great
surprise that it will not be.
Surely the alumni will feel better
at the news, and welcome the new
presidents determination to keep old
St. Johns in the line Of more liberal
education. @ @4lS
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-05-26
! ACADEMIC

3 . Z
William e. Bounds.
Margaret Roberta Bowen.
Harry Thomas Cottman.
Henry Adolphus Davis.
Hollis James Dryden.
Nellie Mae Ellis.
julius Wilbur Fisher.
Paul Benjamin ,Gunby.
Mary Virginia Handy.
Bertha Florence Harris.
Francis Beatrin Hedrick.
Ada Mae Howard.
Venia Belle Hudson.
Harriet Louise Hurley.
Isaac Harrison Merrill.
Pearl Rebecca Miller.
George Finley Patterson.
Ruth Ellen Pusey.
Colvyn G. Redden.
Julia Bacon Robertson.
Samuel Jamuel Schoolfield.
Hilliare Powell Wardwell.
COMMERCIAL
Mary Ada Custis. M
Roxey Hinman Custis.
Ella Margaret Jones.
Alton Francis Mason.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-05-26

The residence of w. S. Powell just
over the River bridge in Somerset
county is nearing completion and Mr..
Powell expects to move in the latter
part Of June.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-05-26

The dwellings, Of Messrs. Rratten
and Hargis on Front street are being
pushed rapidly toward completion.
These are comfortable, well arranged
houses and will make ideal homes.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-05-26

The elaborate Indiana lime stone
front of the Citizens National Bank
is completed and is a model of archi-
tectural beauty.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-05-26

F. E. Hudson, real estate dealer, re-
ports the sale this week of a part of
the Collins farm on Market street ex-
tended to Harry Tull Of Beaver Dam.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-05-26
Next'Week's Ball Games
AT HOME

AT HOME
Monday, May % with Laurel.
Wednesday, May 80 with Crisfield
Friday, June / with Milford.
Saturday, May 26, at Parksley.
Tuesday, May 20, at Laurel.
Thursday. May 81, at Crisfeld.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-05-26

C. A. Whitman is building a garage
on Sixth street. and will soon be pre-
pared to work in an advantageous
way for his customers.