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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-23

had loved him for years before
ever / met Jack. and no ono could
DUST him permanently from my
heart. Yet knew the day would
come when I should have 10 choose
between them.
Well" said Gray Hairs. when
we were out together one evening.
What are you going to do about
my young rival?"
chung TO his arm In the dark.
ness.
You mustn't think OF me at
ALL" he said wistfuliy. ITS only
your happiness that counts"
And the very next evening / met
Jack on my way home. He hadn't
been TO tho cafe for several days
and was afraid ho was Ill. We
stood and stared at each other.
WELL" he said. II suppose
there's no chance for me?'
I think said. I'm what way7'
How could / know what he meant.
Anyway my question had the
strangest effect on him. He began
to whisper the most wonderful
nonsense and I'm afraid l wasn't
much better than he was.
But what about that old mann"
he said suddenly Tho ono you
call Gray Hairs7"
II can't give him upr' I cried
passionately. He loves me so
much"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-23
Denies Truth of Ford Statements
Here and There

State Commander L. u. sohwcllen.
bach. OF the American Legion. has
offered n silver cup 60 tho post show.
lng the greatest gain during tho two
weeks membership drive. starting
September /,
Miss kathryn c, BaolSua VIII give
recital Saturday afternoon at her
homo on Lake Washington. foltur,
lng many children in dancing mum.
hcrA
Speaking on conditions In Russia.
Frank Moran. OF cambridge island
was 90 appear before tho dyro club
at itA noon meeting on Thursday. IN
the l.. c. Smith Building restaurant.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-23

him off, They didn't want efficiency"
In tho interview Ford also prophc
sled government ownership OF rail
roads and asserted that tho railroad
executives were preparing 10 dump
the railroads on tho government al
inflated values thru the medium. he
said. OF Mr.. MeAdoo.
In his letter denying tho truth OF
Ford'a assertions about the railroad
administration. made public here,
McAdoo said; Il tclegraphed MIR.
Ford asking him TO kindly tell me
the time when and the place where
no claims that he talked with me
about repairing engines aud chrs. but
cannot sc, a word out Of him"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-23
Thieves Followed
Victim Across Sea

PARIS. Aug. s2--Allihoy NJ. Jee,
vaniee. an Indian merchant was FOL.
lowed from bombay by three GRIM
inals who robbed him here OF $4,000
worth OF Jewels
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-23

no-corset fashion certainly has one
disadvantage. Anyway. he let ms
so at last and we wasted whole
box OF matches looking for my
hairpins.
Hero endeth the first lesson"
gasped. Now you'll be able I'd
write como real stories"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-23
.ohw hn anId holnlesslv.

You'll have 20 give him a room
with US. Jack. You will. won't
your Say you will--dearest-he's
been tho wonderfullest dad"
And that was as far as got.
Dudlng the next half hour I hadn't
enough breath to say "Pff." This
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-23
You May or May Not Have Enou,
Silk Lingerie
Here is q group at 1926
that is interesttngi

BLOoMERS of satin or radium, in flesh colors
sizes rs to 90; priced 1895
STEP-INS of soft crepe de chine, that are lace
trimmed; sizes % to 20; priced. 1895
ENVELOPE CHEMISES of crepe de chine and
radium with lace insets and combinations
tucks and lace edges; flesh and orchid; sizes SO
10 IA; priced Observation-Disclosures. 1895
Second Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-23
Had a Lot of Time
to Himself, Anyway

BiCHFiELD. Eng. Aug. "a
Thirty seven years after no deserted
her In Belfast. Mrs. Ambrose Tully
found her husband here and had him
arrested.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-23
Another Shipment of
Fine Leather Bags
s' s;'sss $3.45

JUST arrived by express-the shipment includes
j very attractive styles in box, book and pouch
effects
You are going TO want one of these to match
with your Fall Costume-and in this assortment
are ample variety-beautifuly finished. The coors
are beige, grays, browns-all Of them promise to
be popular; then there are black, marine and two
toned effects-all beautiful. First Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-23
Children's
Stockings
ON sale Friday
Q prs. 55c

Fine quality Cotton
Stockings in a smooth fit
ting English rib, with dou-
BILE heels and toes; service
able Stockings for school
wear
Black and Brown; sizes
z to 10.
White; sizes 6 to 9.
First Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-23
w h at EUery
Woman Needs
Blouses of
Silk

There is a bigger place Z
than ever in the Fall
wardrobe for these Tail
ored Blouses of crepe de
chine, wash satin, taffeta
and pussy willow silk.
There are many new
styles from which to
choose; sizes 81 to A.
An especially at
tractive group in
flesh, tan, honey-dew,
blue, orchid, navy and !
black, are priced
each ...-..-..S 4.95
Second Floor
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-07
Well KnolUn In Poco,aoke;
Dies In South Carolina

Mrs. Maude Marie Borum Gibson
aged 80, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
George B. Borum, Of OnanGpck, Va.
and wife of Thomas Kirkland Gibson
of McColl, S. c., died suddenly at her
home, McColl, Thursday, June e.
Her mother was with her when she
died.
Mrs. Gibson's death was shock to
her friends throughout Accomack
county, Where she was reared, and
where there are many who loved her.
She was married two years ago to
Mr.. Gibson and has since made her
residence in McColl, S. c., where the
young couple have just completed a
beautiful home.
Besides her husband, father and
mother she is survived by three
brothers, John T., George F., and AL
vim Borum, and one sister, Miss Leona
Eorum.
Mrs. Gibson is well known in this
community.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-07

President Thawley- of the Eastern
Shore Base Ball League, called q
meeting Of the League directors last
Tuesday to hear the appeal of the
Milford Club, concerning the decision
of the president, which declared them
guilty of carrying on their roster
more than three class mer, as requir-
ed by the League law.
After deliberating for more than
two hours in the Chamber of COM
merce room the directors of the Eas-
tern Shore League sustained Presi-
dent Thawley's decision requiring the
Milford club to throw out all games
won since June 9. More than 81
Shore moguls were present, repre-
senting each club in the league.
President Thawley presided and
read to the officials the rule govern
ing the class player limit, and then
threw the meeting open for debate.
DIR. Grier presented Milford's case
and pleaded for leniency, admitting
that the club was guilty as charged
with carrying six Glass c players,
but claimed ignorance Of the law
relative to the definition of a class.
He offered no defense except that
Milford was baby club in the league
and that neither he nor the directors
knew what the phrase class player
really meant in baseball language.
DR.. Grier expressed himself as
fearing that If President Thawley's
decision was upheld it would mean
that Milford would be placed in the
cellar position and the fans would not
support the club. He intimated that
while Milford did not propose to for
felt the $1,000 deposit, it might be
necessary to disband the present club
and place the high school team in the
field to reduce the expenses.
Vice-President Walter B. Miller an
swered representative Grier's argu-
ments and stated that while he deep
ly sympathized with the position the
Milford officials had placed the club
in, yet the league could not establish
a precedent in this case and accept
ignorance as an excuse. He cited
cases which occurred last year while
he was president in which various
rules were violated and the club pen
allied accordingly.
During the discussion it was
brought out that Maitland and Hyde,
of the Milford Club, also were class
players in addition to the six upon
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-07

some one at the Easton diocese want
ing to install radio for the Benefit OF
the churches who happened to be
without rector, and it was turned
down. You said that you had never
heard Of such. Just about that time
one of the Methodist Episcopal
churches here was without the SER
vice of its minister, he being away at
conference. Some member of the
church, being in the radio business
fitted up an outfit, and the congrega-
tion listened in" on the service OF
Park Street Congregational Church.
I want to thank you for printing
that historical article on Worcester
county, which I requested, although
you may have done so without my
asking.
In my % years of residence here !
have seen quite a bit of New England
but never had the privilege of visit
ing the Berkshire hills until last
week. I went there by auto over the
Jacobs ladder route and Springfield,
and returned by rail. 1t surely is a
wonderful country.
Several stumps of Willow trees
were pointed out to me, which had
been taken by the Federal govern
ment to be used in making artificial
limbs for wounded soldiers of the
World war.
/ For the last fifteen years have
been with the Chapple. Publishing
Company, publishers of the National
Magazine and many well known
books.
In closing I want to wish for you
success with a capital S.
Fraternally,
J. CURTIS ELLIS.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-07
Ladies OF M. p. Church
Glue Household ShosDe,

The ladies' of the M. P. Church and
friends of Miss Mollie Townsend and
E. J. Townsend of this city rendered
them a very delightful household
shower Thursday evening of this
week.
Mr.. Townsend is 90 years of age
and one of the oldest members of the
church. The affair took place in the
Lecture room of the church and was
attended by hosts of friends of both
Mr.. Townsend and his daughter. This
came as most delightful surprise
and the host and hostess were show
cred with numerous useful household
gifts which will be used in the new
bungalow recently built by Mr.. Town
send and now ready for occupancy.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-07
N. E. 7. UNION HONORS
FORMER POCOMOKE MAN
J. Curtis ELI. Has Been Delegated
To Five Conventions.
: At Pittsfield, Mass.

A very intereting letter was receiv-
ed this week by.,s the !. editor from ].
Curtis Ellis, a former Pocomoke boy,
now living in Boston,
We have taken, the liberty to pub
lish part. of this letter, and in ad-
dition to what follows it will interest
ing to a great many to know that Mr.
Ellis has been delegated by the Bos-
ton Typographical Union to attend
the Fourteenth Annual Convention of
the New England Typographical I'm
ion held at Pittsfield, Mass, he hav-
ing been delegated to five others.
Mr.. Ellis is also quite an advanced
Mason and also connected with the
order of the Eastern Star. The ex-
tracts from his letter follow:
sa July, 1923.
Prof. Edward j. Clarke, Editor of
the Worcester Democrat, Pocomoke
City, Md.
Dear Sir: 3
Enclosed is a check to the amont Of
$1.5O for a years subscription to the
Democrat.
I want to congratulate you on en-
tering the newspaper field, and I trust
that you will never find any reason to
regret having done such.
In your first editorial you made
reference to an Editor Clarke who
preceded you. He was before my time
but I remember others who otter
spoke of him.
like many of your editorials. es.
pecially the one concerning Masonry
during Shrine week in Washington.
One Of your news items related *
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-07
COKESBURY NEWS.

The Ladies Aid Society of Cokes-
bury will hold an ice cream, pie and
candy social on the church grounds
on Wednesday evening, July IL. Ev-
erybody is cordially invited
Miss Lillian Whitehead, of Sails
bury, is spending few days with
friends at Cokesbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Birmingham
and family spent the Fourth at Ocean
city with their two sons, Mr.. W.. A.
Brittingham of Altoona, Pa, and Mr..
R. w. Birmingham, of Wilmington,
Del.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-07
Sunday Morning Blaze
Partially Wrecks Store

A fire which threatened to do seri-
ousdamage started about 10 o'clock
Sunday morning last, supposedly in
a pile of rubbish in the rear of Som
ers & Miller's store on Second street,
the building formerly occupied by w.
III. Clarke & Co. as drug store.
The flames soon communicated to
the store building, and from there to
the dwelling in the rear, occupied by
G. S. Brewer and family, and owned
by Ira Birmingham.
The store was only partly damaged,
and the rear Of the dwelling consid-
erably burned.
The loss of MIR. Brewer will amount
to about $75 in clothing and furniture
The loss on the store is probably COW
cred by insurance.
The Fire Co. responded promptly
to the call, and did all that could pos
sibly have been accomplished under
the circumstances. The origin of the
fire is unknown.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-07
POCOMOKE IMPROVES
IN WINNING POWER
Philips Seems Fair To Return To
Form.-Pitches Two Hit Game
At'Parksley July 4

Last Friday Pocomoke met Laurel
on the Maryland Clubs grounds, and
the chickens We're sent to roost with
Is to supper.
Next day the Salamanders went to
Delaware, played two games, and
true to form lost both, scores Is to
II, and 1 to Z. A rest was COM
ing to them after this, SO the boys
left Laurel and wended their ways to
their several homes to tell the folks
there all about it.
Last Tuesday night they were all
back again in Pocomoke ready to
meet the Spuds in two games on the
glorious Fourth.
Parksley was on hand and so was
a good sized crowd in the morning.
All who came were treated to a good
game of ball. Every man was on his
toes and nothing too difficult for them
to handle. Phifer was master of the
situation from start to finish; hurting
a heady, steady game. Pasquella
caught better than ever, and nailed
them at second in much improved
fashion.
Mcdonald, Sharp, and Ryan, on the
bases, and O'Rourke' at short, "ate
'ep up" and formed an infield that
nothing could get by. Reed in center
had a busy day, collecting six flies,
some of them in the blue heavens,
some on the earth, and some in the
waters under the earth. Gaynor ansl
Meyer also covered lots of territory,
and there was enough glory for ev-
erybody. Score: Pocomoke 5, Parks
ley, 8.
Next day was our day to lose, but
having relished the taste Of spuds,
the Salamanders made another meal
off the Virginia product, and came out
of the melee on the long side Of a
score of 2 to O. This victory was
due largely to the hurling Of Phil
lips, who seemed to have made up his
mind to start to commence to Degln
to do great things-and he showed
the Accomac boys the way togohome
He held them to two hits, and made
five fan the air. His pitching was
good to look at, and he apparently is
ready to prove the good things saic
about him to Manager Sharp before
he came down. Good boy, Phil!
Thursday and Friday were off days
no games being played because Mil
ford quit cold on us, and said they
wouldn't slide down our cellar dool
any more, nor play in our back yard
COS we wouldn't let 'em play thu
Continued on page 8
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-07
DR.. H. P. FAHRNEY
dies IN FREDERICK
Father Of Miss Kathryn L. Fahrney,
Of P. H. S., Succumbs After
Weeks Illness

DR.. Henry P. Fahrney, So years
old, County Health Officer and promi-
nent physician, died at the City Hos
pital, Frederick on Wednesday Of last
week after a weeks illness of peri
tonitis. But few persons were aware
Of his illness and his death came as
a surprise. He was a son of the
late DR.. Peter D. Fahrney, and was
born in Keedysville. After attending
public schools he entered Junita Col
lege, from which he was graduated
in 1883. For four years he special
lied in pharmacy, and three years
later received his medical degree
from the Jefferson Medical College,
Philadelphia.
In 1918 he was appointed health
officer, and was also physician at
Montevue Hospital, the county insti-
tuition for insane. Recently he COM
pleted two years course at the
Electrical Medical College, San Fran
cisco. He was a member of the
Church of the Brethren, and for
many years superintendent of the
Sunday school. He is survived by his
widow, formerly Miss Elizabeth A.
Yourtee; two daughters, Miss Kath-
ryn L. Fahrney, member of the Uni
versity of Virginia summer school
faculty, and Miss Roenna F. Fahrney,
and son, H. Lawrence Fahrney.
DIR. Fahrney was the father of Miss
Kathryn L. Fahrney, teacher Of En-
glish and Elocution in the Pocomoke
City High School. The community
regrets to know of Miss Fahrney's
loss and extends sympathy.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-07
MAKES ENVIABLE
COLLEGE RECORD
c. Bevan Strayer, Son OF Former
Pocomoke Woman, Achieves
Distinction AT Haverford

The following is clipped from the
Bronx Home News, New York:
&c. Bevan Strayer, son of the Rev.
and Mrs. C. B. Strayer 101 E. Ire
mont avenue, a graduate of Evander
Child's High School in the class of
1919, and now graduate of Haver-
ford College, Pennsylvania, has a
chieved the distinction of being cap
tain of the intercollegiate Debating
team which recently defeated the
Philomathian Debating society of the
University of Pennsylvania in. the
annual extemporaneous debate.
t"He was also captain, of the seionr
debating team which won the annual
senior-junior debate thus dividing
with his team-mate the Alumni prize.
''Strayer, however, has not limited
his activities to the field of debating.
He is member of the Founders
Club, an honorary society of alumni,
faculty, and seniors. membership of
which is determined by scholarship
standing, and extra curriculum ac-
tivities.
"a varsity track letter man, he is
also crack gymnast. Besides being
business manager of "The Haver-
fordian," he was assistant cheer lead
er in his junior year and has also
done managerial work for the basket
ball department. He is member OF
the Pi society, Science club and the
Y M. C A. executive committee"
Young Strayer, as noted, is the son
of Rev. and Mrs. C. Bevan Strayer.
Mrs. Strayer before her marriage
was Miss Gertrude Veasey, of this
city. Young Strayer is to be con-
graduated on his successful career
as student.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-07
M. P.'S PLAN TO
RAISE 100000
Peninsula Church Extension Society
viii Extend Financial Aid To
Wilmington Church

The Board Of Managers of the Pen
insula Church Extension Society OF
the Methodist Protestant Church
held an important meeting in the new
church of that denomination in Sails
bury on Monday, July l. About fifty
of the leading laymen and ministers
of the church were present at lun-
cheon. The business meeting follow
ing was undr the leadership of Fred.
P. adkins, president of the Church
Extension Society.
After full discussion of the work
and possible plans the meeting decid-
ed to raise two thousand dollars for
the work Of the society.
The money will be secured on July
Is and % by collections taken in the
churches. There will be wide ex-
change of pulpits> and different min
listers will solicit this money in the
various churches on the Peninsula.
Certain amounts have been allotted
to the churches and it is expected that
the full sum will be contributed.
The larger part of the money will
be spent on the Peninsula Church
Wilmington.
This new and growing church was
initiated by this Society about three
years ago. One of the finest buildings
in the city of Wilmington ha sheen
erected under the pastorate of DR..
Leonard B. Smith.
1t is the Church home for many
Methodist Protestants moving into
the metropolis Of Delaware. In a
short while this church will be self
supporting, but for the present it
needs the help of the denomination.
When the duty and obligations Of
in the city of Wilmington has been
performed it will undertake other
work at points on the Peninsula
where church extension is needed.
Rev. E. L. Bunce and N. J. VIM
brow have charge Of this work in
Worcester county.
The meeting in Salisbury was at
tended by Rev. E. L. Bunce and F. M.
Wilson of this. place.
After the business meeting the or
ganist of the church gave delightful
short recital on the new ten thousand
dollar organ which has been installed
in the Methodist Protestant Church
in Salisbury.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-07
CRISFIELD FATHERS
T VISIT POcoMoKE
Inspect Municipal Building Here
Before Erecting Similar Struct-
ure In Their Town

Mayor Charles L. Ward, Of Girls
field, in company with the members
Of the Crisfield City Council, H. W.
Matthews, B. F. Gibson, and Loire C.
Quinn, Sr., visited Pocomoke City,
Tuesday last, on a tour Of inspection.
Crisfield is contemplating the erec-
tion of building to house their vol
unteer fire laddies, and their equip
ment. In order to get some foreign
ideas already reduced to materiality,
the 1bove named gentlemen inspected
the Municipal building in this city.
It may be a matter of great salts
faction to this community to know
that the Crisfeld delegation was loud
in it's praises of the quarters furnish
ed the fire department here, and ex-
pressed it as their opinion that there
was no need to look further; they had
found what they wanted, and would
seek no new ideas on the subject.
Especially were they pleased with
the room which had been furnished by
the efforts Of the ladies Of the town,
as a recreation apartment. Indeed
the whole building, it's arrangement
and furnishings was declared by the
Crisfield gentlemen to be a credit and
distinction for the town.
The opinion Of the Crisield "fath-
ers" is highly gratifying and it should
be a spur to our public spirited men
and women to greater deeds along
civic improvement.