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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-01-04

The American people are Influenced
more by what they see than by what
they hear. Patriotic impulses are
created by large parades rather than
by long winded addresses. The Le-
gion should keep before the people
the real significance of Memorial Day
and discourage the tendency TO
change 1t into day for recreation. or
for sports
The school Is an eyer-present field
for harvest. Let the Legion SOW the
seeds OF patriotism by members Wis
ting classes. Offer prizes In the
grades for the best patriotic program,
drill. or pageant; encourage Ameri-
canism in the high and in the gram
mar school by patriotic speaking con-
tests and essays; and suggest the
planting of trees In memory of their
alumni who served in the World War.
1t is the duty OF the Legion to inspire
in the heart of every boy and girl in
American love for the flag and a
respect for the Republic for which
1t stands.
At the present time the Legion can
OHeT no DSlteT SERVICE llldn u dTDuSS
national respect for law and order.
The greatest evil in our country is
the disregard for law Every Ameri-
can citizen may we'll blush at the re-
cent outrages in Illinois. Let the
trumpet of the Legion sound forth
arbitration Strikes are close rela-
tives of anarchy and Bolshevism. Each
of the / 1000 Posts can be alert to the
needs of its own community, and CO.
operate with existing agencies in civic
betterment.
The American Legion is a powerful
organization. The spirit of its con-
stitution may be compared with that
of Lincolns Gettysburg Address
Their creed "To make right the mas
ter of might; to promote peace and
good will on earth: to safeguard and
transmit to posterity the principles
of justice. freedom and democracy
pulsates with patriotism. Since the
thoughts of today are the deeds OF
tomorrow. America is destined to
surpass her glories of the past; she
Is destined to become the land of our
dreams.
KENNETH RUSSELL COPF
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-01-04
Married Tuesday

An especially attractive wedding
was solemnized Tuesday morning at
the church OF Our Lady of Lourdcs
when Miss Alvena Thibodeau and
Sidney Godfrey Johnson were married
High nuptial mass was celebrated by
Rev. J. Louis A. Renaud and the
church was beautifully decorated with
Christmas trimmings. The couple
were attended by Miss Blanche Der
nier and Adolph Gilblair while the
Misses Eugenia Bernier. Flora Cow
cite, Hazel DumOnt and Leona Tur-
cote. from the Children of Mary, q
sodality with which the bride Is
affiliated, served as bridesmaid The
vows were taken within the chancel
and the bride wore a wedding gown
Of white and veil. Miss Bernier
was also attired becomingly in white
and the four bridesmaids were in the
regalia of their sodality. Special
music was furnished BY St. CeciIia's
Orchestra with Miss Cecilia Fortier
as organist. About fifty people Wit
messed the ceremony. The groom is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney John
son OF Willow street and is employed
as a lineman by the Central Maine
Power Company The bride is the
daughter of Frank Thibodeau and was
formerly student at Mt. Merici
Academy az Wateryille. She is ac-
tive in the Catholic parish and is a
violinist of considerable ability in the
st. Cecilia Orchestra The happy
couple left during the day Tuesday
l.
cities. Their future home will be
with the brides father on Milburn
street.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-01-04

Observation-Disclosures $50 a year.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-01-04
Few Changes in Deputies

There are but few changes in Sher-
if Mooers force of deputies, for the
coming two years. AS previously
announced (. S. Reed takes the place
of John l.. Johnson of Harmony, re-
signed and no successor has been APP
pointed to succeed H. w. Lowd, who
resigned several months ago to ac-
cept a position in the Chevrolet
branch of the General Motor Co. w.
H. Watson of st. Adams is in Florida
on account of i'll health and that Of
flee will probably remain vacant UNI
til Mr.. Watson returns in the early
spring. All other deputies remain
the same as last year The deputies
planned a general reunion at the Of
flee of Sheriff Mooers OH New Years
day but on account of the severe
raipstorm but few we're able to at
tend. The same feeling of good will
and cooperation exists between the
sheriff and his deputies which has
conspicuously marked the work OF
the term of Office and they are look
ing forward to the accomplishment OF
more and better work during the
present term of office.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-01-04
How The American Legion Can Best
Serve the Nation

The following is the prize winning
essay upon How the American Le-
gion Can Best Serve the Nation
written by Kenneth Russell Copp, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. X. s. Copp of Show
hogan, in the American Legion Ma.
tional Legion Contest:
The American Legion might be call
ed the G. A. r. of the World War.
1t is non-partisan, on-political, nom
sectarian and includes men of all
races who served their country
against Germany. 1t aims to unset
flshly serve America in the years to
come. And how may it best serve
the nation?
The Legion can best serve the ma
ton by promoting patriotism. PA
triotism is the vital spark Of the ma
tion's honor, the strong shield of the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-01-04

nations prosperity and of the nations
safety
The Legion can teach patriotism
better than any other organization
After the Civil War that task fell to
the G. A. R.. but its ranks are fast
thinning and soon another order must
carry on the work. Therefore, the
time has now come when the Legion
naires must help to solve the future
problems of the United States, the
republic which they have bravely
served in the time of war
The observance of both Memorial
Day and of Armistice Day should be
made impressive by parades or page
ants, and the school children, espec-
tally. should take a prominent part.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-01-04
Gard OF Thanks

We wish to thanks the friends and
neighbors of the late Mrs. Annie
Jackson for their kindness to her dur
ing her long illness while u resident
Of Skowhegan and Canaan
Mr.. Henry B. Jackson
Mr. and Mrs. y. S. Jackson
Mr. and Mrs. " p Mckinney
Mr. and Mrs e F. Bailey
Mr.. and Mrs E H. Jackson
Mr.. and Mrs. ". H. Jackson
Skowhegan. Maine. January 4. 1929
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-01-04
Gard OF Thanks

My friends were most kind and
thoughtful in their remembrance of
me with cards, fruit and flowers
during my recent sickness while
in Somerset Hospital; also TO
Bethany church. Philathea Glass, Eas-
tern Star, Golden Cross, | wish to ex-
press my thanks and appreciation
Jennie c. Armstrong
Skowhegan, Maine. January 4. 1929
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-01-04
Card OF Thanks

We wish to thank the many friends
and neighbors for the kindly assist
ance given us during our recent be
reavement and for the beautiful flow
ers sent We also wish to thank the
p. of II. for their beautiful floral Of
fering.
Fred A. Withee
Mr. and Mrs. X. A. Withee
Skowhegan. Jan 4, 1929
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-01-04
II. Adams POStmistress Resigns

Mrs. Minnie F. Martin. the postmis-
tress at ST. Adams has resigned AID
the civil service commission has E
nOunced an examination TO be held II
Pittsfeld. January % to fill the va
cancy. Forms for application can be
obtained at the St Adams postoffce.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-01-04
Gard of Thanks

wish to thank all my neighbors
and friends and especially my school
mates and teacher who were SO kind
to me through my long stay in bed
lSigned) Murray Earle
Skowhegan, Me-, Jan. 4, 1929
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-14
Has Narrow Escape
From, Drowning Tuesday

The Rev. Henry F. Kloman, rector
Of st. Peters Protestant Episcopal
Church, of Salisbury, narrowly es-
capped death by drowning at Ocean
City on Tuesday last when caught in
an eddy at the farther end of jetty
erected to protect the beach His
cries for help brought assistance from
other bathers until life guards ar
rived.
DR.. Kloman was spending the day
at the beach on an outing with the
Sunday school classes of the church.
Although considered . good swimmer,
all efforts to resist the strong eddy
ing tide so far from the beach were
unavailing, and the arrival of help
was timely.
DR.. Kloman previously held a pas
torate in Baltimore, but came to Sal
ishusy from q charge in Fargo, N. p,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-14
JUDGE LANDS DAY ON
SHORE NEXT THURSDAY
Commissioner OF Base Ball To Be
Guest OF Eastern Shore League
" At Salisbury

A meeting of the Eastern Shore
League was held in Laurel this week,
to settle the status of Milford. There
was nothing done to alter previous
rulings, so the Delaware town is now
definitely detached from the organi-
zation.
There has been no offer for the
franchise, so the League will father
the team till Saturday when the play
ers will probably be free agents.
The matter, possibly, ofgreatest in
terest in connection with the meeting
was the discussion of Judge Lands
visit to the Eastern Shore tbs month.
A committee of arrangements was
appointed to prepare for his recep-
tion, and big time is anticipated.
The presidents of all the clubs COM
pose this committee, and the feature
of the Judges visit will be an elabo-
rate banquet to be held in Salisbury.
There will be twenty available tickets
to this from each town, so those who
desire to see the grand mogul of base
ball-dom will do we'll to make reser-
vations.
Salisbury will no doubt spread her.
self, and the other towns of the cir
cult should lend a helping hand.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-14
BIG FARM TRUCK HITS
BOY SCOUT AUTOMOBILE
Latter Badly Damaged But No One
Hurt.-Accident Occurred At
Davis Corner, Near City

What might have been a serious
accident was narrowly averted at
Davis Corner, a short distance across
the River in Somerset county.
Several auto cars from Preston,
Caroline county, loaded with boy
scouts, We're on their way to Chinco-
league Island for an outing. just as
one of the machines was approaching
the cross road at Davis Corner, a
truck loaded with potatoes in barrels
attempted to cross the highway.
A Hudson car, driven by Mr.. Fooks
of Preston, made an effort to cut
ahead of the truck by bearing to the
left, but the pace of the farm ma
chine was too fast and the Hudson
struck, head. on, the rear wheel of the
truck.
The lighter car was considerably
damaged; the head lights being
smashed, the radiator stove in, part
of the chassis bent, spring broken,
the hood jammed into the body ,and
a fender put out of commission.
The party was in charge of John B.
Noble, president of the Eastern Shore
Council, and contained between 25
and 80 boy scouts. The occupants Of
the car in collision were unhurt, and
after having some repairs made at a
garage here, proceeded to the Island.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-14
E. W. McMdster Raises
Unusually Large Potatoes

Big potatoes are the order of the
day now. Mr.. McMaster@ weighed
fifteen one day this week, and they
pulled down the scales at eleven
pounds.
Fifteen potatoes raised by w. H.
Satchell on the E. S. Landing farm
weighed a trifle over thirteen pounds.
F. M. Wilson weighed three, and
they scaled one ounce over three
pounds.
Prices are good and it is to be
hoped they will return to the farmer
a high interest on his investment.
S. James Handy who owns the
Moses Jones farm says he has raised
the best white potatoes this year he
has ever grown. He is digging IS
barrels to the acre. He used Wilson's
FavoHte Truck guauo,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-14
wins
WO;LOSES TWO
Salamanders Now Stand In Third
Place.-Pitching Staff Still
Needs Strengthening
PHIFER AND PHILLIPS
ARE THE TWO ACES

The lay-off of the Pocomoke ball
club, due to the detection Of the Mil
ford Club, last Thursday and Friday,
did not do the bunch any good, when
their batting eyes are under discus
sion. Saturday, when the Dover boys
came, they carried the game away
with them by the score of to 2.
Sometimes the batting of the men
is affected by the pitching depart
ment; when that is weak, the base
hits at times are few. So when Mich
ell, the new man, was serving them
up just to suit the taste of the visit
ors, the locals couldn't just connect.
This, in spite Of the fact that a left
handler was on the mound for Dover,
and a port-sider has always been pie
for the Salamanders. Jameson pitch
ed good game, holding our sluggers
to a scattered nine hits, while his
team mates were mauling Michel to
the queens taste.
This slabman didn't show much
just enough to get him a pink ticket
that night for the North, the place
he called home. He went along fair
" well, with brilliant support, till the
seventh, when his whole offense was
shot to peces, and the game slowed
away in the bat bags Of the Doverites.
Monday was another off day. Tues
day Dover was encountered on it's
home grounds, and when the score
began to come in, the stay-at-homes
aound the boards saw what seemed
likely to be one more foreign game
coming our way. Philips was in the
box, and looked good as gold mine.
At times with Z to lead land at
the beginning of the ninth with 10
to s lead, everybody had good appe-
tite for supper.
Then something happened. Ira
dition was too strong to combat. The
contest had to be left at the home
grounds. Dover tied up the old ball
game in the ninth and won out in the
tenth.
And we came home badly crippled;
Meyer with a strained toe, and Har-
ris with ligament in his arm
wrenched. Such is life; it's great
one if you don't weaken. So let's spit
in our hands and take a fresh hold.
On Wednesday last, Salisbury came
to town, and thought they would play
a joke on US by winning a game with
Roche in the box, he being former
Pocomoke player.
When Owens knocked the old pill
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-14
THOMAS Z. JOHNSON !.
DIES IN SNOW HILL
Was One Of Towns Oldest Citizens.
Near 80 Years Old.-Father
Of William F. johnson

The death Sunday night of Thomas
q. johnson marked the loss of one of
Snow. Hills oldest and most highly
respected citizens. Had he lived to
see the end Of this month, Mr.. John
son would have passed his ninetieth
birthday. AS it is, his death has
rounded out long and highly useful
life.
Born in Snow Hill on July 80, 1888,
Mr.. Johnson attended school at the
cid Snow Hill Academy. After teach
ing in the same school for some time
Mr.. Johnston entered the mercantile
business which was his occupation
until his retirement, which was Is
years ago, and since that time has
been residing at the home Of his son,
the Hon. VIM. F. Johnson, in Snow
Hill.
Mr. johnson was twice married.
his first wife being Miss Elizabeth
Boyer and his second, Miss Catherine
Harper. Only e few of his family
remain to survive him. They are a
sister, Mrs. Elizaeth Russell; SON.
Judge William Johnson, and three
grandchildren, Miss Catherine and
Edmond Fl. and Thomas.
Funeral services were held Tuesday
afternoon at 2 P. NJ, at All Hollows
Episcopal Church, and was largely
attended.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-14
NECK BROKEN
IN AUTO CRASH
Edward 7. Mears, OF Chincoteague,
Instantly Killed Wednesday
Night Near Pocomoke
BOY COMPANION UNHURT.
WHEN CAR TURNS OVER

Edward T. Mears, ,an undertaken
living on Chincoteague Island, was
killed on Wednesday last, between
five and six o'clock, on the stone road
leading from Pocomoke City to the
Virginia line.
Mr.. Mears, in company with a boy
about IL years of age, Graydon Cher
rix by name, had attended the ball
game in Pocomoke on Wednesday af-
ternoon, and was on his way home.
When he had reached the point
where the concrete road ends he was
driving, from all accounts forty miles
an hour.
Here, in attempting to make the
curve which leads into New Church,
Va, the car shot off at a tangent.
and turning over two or three times,
threw the occupants out.
Mr.. Mears was instantly killed, his
neck being broken; the boy miracu-
iously escaped any injury at all. The
car was badly smashed, but, being set
upright was pushed to nearby shelter.
This seems to be another case of
reckless driving, and an instance of
a refusal on the part of the driver to
put into practice the theory of
Safety first" This accident should
be warning to all speedsters. I
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-14
CHARLES H. WHITBY
dies in DENTON, MD.
Was One Of Caroline County's Old
est Citizens. Father OF Mrs.
RI. Lednum, Of This City

Charles H. Whitby, one of Caro-
line county's most widely and favor
ably known citizens, died at his home
in Denton Thursday evening of last
week, after a long illness of
Bright's disease. He had been con-
fined to his home for several months
and for the last week had been uncon-
scious only at intervals.
He was born on January "a, 1847,
and was the son of the late James
Madison Whitby, one of the leading
citizens of hs day. The earlier years
of the yonger Mr.. Whitby's life were
spent in farming.
In 1897 he was elected county
treasurer, which office he held for
eight successive years. Retiring in
1905, he entered the canning business
with one of his sons, Aida P. Whitby.
He continued in the co-management
CT the West Denton plant until few
years ago when the partnership was
dissolved and the business dlscon-
tinued.
Mr., Whitby's wife, who died about
six years ago, was Miss Annie Plum
mer, of the First district. The fol-
lowing children survive: Mrs. R. I.
Lednum, of Pocomoke City; Miss Ivy
Whitby, of Denton; Charles H. Whit
by, Jr., of Baltimore, and Aida P.
Wnitby, of Denton. No man in Caro-
line county was better known or more
highly regarded than the deceased.
Funeral services were held at the
home last Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock, conducted by the Rev. J. E.
Smith. Interment was made at
Greensboro.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-14
POTATOES BEING
MOVED RAPIDLY
Weather Ideal And Market Holds
Firm.-Prices Range From
$3.50 To $3.50
GOOD WHEAT YIELDS ALSO
REPORTED NEAR POCOMOKE

Potatoes have been pouring into
the markets this week from the
farms in this section. Prices are firm
ranging from $3.50 to $3.50 per bar
rel. The yield per acre has varied
from 15 bushels, and the quality is,
in general good. Scarcity of the vege-
table has made prices better, and the
small crop is yielding returns equal
to what would have been gained by a
larger production. The farmers are
profiting, and if the labor question
were not such a difficult one to an
swer, potatoes would this year be a
boon to our agriculturists.
Wheat is also producing satisfac-
tory results. Frank Matthews and E.
B. Lankford two Of Somersets most
progressive farmers report yields
reaching as high as 40 bushels to the
acre. The Maryland average being
around Is or 20 this years showing
is remarkable.
Good seasons are also attending
the tomato crop. The plants all look
healthy and prospects point to big re-
turns. These compensate somewhat
for the failure of the strawberry har-
vest, and raise. the spirits of the
farmer from the depression caused
by the berry shortage. It is to be
hoped the remainder Of the year will
show balances on the right side of
the ledger. The tiller Of the soil is
the hope of the nation. His success
or failure is felt along every avenue
of trade, and upon his products hangs
the wealth of the world.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-14
SHOOTS TOP OF HEAD
OFF WITH SHOT GUN
Lorah Gray, OF Newark, Becoming
Despondent, Ends Life In Tragic
Manner Monday Night

Lorah Grey, 80 years of age, son of
George B. Grey, Of Newark, this
county, committed suicide last Mons
day, about 8 o'clock, P. M, by shoot
ing himself in the head with shot
gun. He was so mutilated as to defy
recognition from his face.
Mr.. Grey was employed by taxi
cab company in Wilmington, Del. Be-
ing in i'll health, and depressed by his
condition, he came home on Thursday
of last week to recuperate.
1t was noticed that he was despond-
ent, but he gave no intimation of the
tragedy he contemplated. Borrowing
a shot gun from friends, and purchas-
ing ammunition in the village, he re-
paired to sort of thicket behind the
only garage of the place, and there
shot himself to death.
There is no other cause assigned,
except dependency as his employers
assure the family of no business COM
plication so far as they are con-
cerned.
The funeral took place last We'd
nesday at 2 P. M, from his fathers
home.
Mr.. Gray is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Florence Gray, and son Melvin
B. Gray, his father and mother, Mr..
and Mrs. George B. Gray, two broth
ers, Elmo and Moxley C. Gray, sis
ter Mrs. Elmira Birmingham.
He also has two aunts living in
Focomoke City, Mrs. Homer Il.
Hughes, and, Mrs. Arthur B. Rich
crds and an uncle, Edward Gray.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-14
POCOMOKE GIRL BRIDE
4. OF MINNESOTA MAN
Miss Ruth Redden And Otto Paul
Shallon Married In Baltimore
Last Month.

Miss Ruth Elizabeth Redden and
Otto Paul Schallon were married June
6, 1923 in Baltimore, Nd, by the
Rev. S. G. Haddoway, pastor of Star
M. P. Church, Garrison avenue.
The bride is the attractive daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. s. D. Redden.
near this city. The groom is the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. Schallon If
Duluth, Minn., and he holds a posi-
ton with the Moorhead Inspection
Bureau of Minneapolis, MINI! The
only attendants wer Mrs. Orah Tarr.
Of Pocomoke City, with whom the
bride has recently been closely as
sociated, and A. J. Lawn, of Norris
town, Pa, friend of the groom, VIII,
is associated with the P.R.R. Freight
Claim adjsters.
The bride was attractively dressed
in white Canton gown with hat and
shoes to match and carried shower
bouquet of brides roses and fern;
while the natron of honor wore grey
and carried bouquet Of sweet peas
and fern. The brides going away
suit was of navy blue poiret twill
with hat shoes and gloves to match.
Immediately after the wedding the
bridal party had dinner at the Stat.
ford Hotel, Baltimore, where the
bride and groom stopped during theil
stay, after which they left for At
lantic City, for a brief honeymoon
and on their return they will tempo
rarily make their home on 311 S
Division street, Salisbury, Md,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-14
EDWARD H. POOLE

Edward ("Skinny") Poole is dead.
Long years Of suffering from pulmon-
ary trouble came to an end last
Thursday morning at the Sanitorium
in Salisbury where he had been
patient for the last four months. His
body was brought to this city Thurs
day, and funeral services held yester-
day.
skinny" as he was familiarly and
affectionately known, has been a
somewhat prominent figure in the life
of Pocomoke for a long time. Most
of his days have been passed in and
around the hotels Of this place, and
with the firm of Twilley & Bros, be-
fore the days of the automobile, when
Twilley's teams were known all over
the State. He is familiar parsonage
to many of the travelling public who
will regret, no doubt to hear of his
death.
He has suffered for many years
from a weakened condition, and to
many it seemed a miracle, almost.
that he was able to stand on his feet.
But he fought with remarkable brav-
cry the inroads of the dread disease,
and succunnbed only after terrific
struggle.
g He was a likable parsonage, al
ways ready to do favor; friends to
his friends, and no mean foe to his
enemies; an optimist of the most pro-
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