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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-11
MANY NEW FEATURES AT FAIR NEXT WEEK
E. M. LAYTON DEAD;
WELL KNOWN IN COUNTY
Was Postmaster in Berlin, SD
Degree Mason, And Prominent
In Political Affairs

TLast week the Democrat failed to
note the death of Everett M. Layton,
postmaster at Berlin. This is regret
ted not from the standpoint of miss
ing e news item, but because of the
relationship that once existed between
the editor and Mr.. Layton, viz, that
of teacher and pupil. This would
have led us to pay our last respects
to him by letting the public know the
estimation in which he was held by
his former instructor.
We knew Everett Layton well;
that is, in SO far as his college life
was concerned, and we do not hesi-
tate to say that his career was with
cut Flemish, and his course indica-
tive of his life in after years. We
bonored him then, and while his cub
sequent life was almost wholly un-
known to as, still we are sure moth
ing ever happened to prove our con-
fdence in him was misplaced.
We desire to extend our heart
felt sympathy to his family and
friends. Only to those who have trod
the path can it be realized to the full
how much real affection grows up be-
tween the child and its educational
father, so to speak. Layton was one
upon whom our best efforts were ex-
pended; he responded to our teaching,
not only so far as books were con-
cerned, but in the acquisition of those
attributes which go far toward the
making of a man. Therefore is our
sympathy heartfelt. A good boy as
we knew him, good man he lived,
and the community has lost good
citizen. Below we give few facts
concerning lis death. -Editor]:
Everett NJ. Layton died in Balti-
more on Sunday, July 20, 1928, aged
Al years, his death being due to
chronic troubles.
He was born in Bishopyille, where
his father lived until only few
months ago, the son following the
father to the grave in a very short
interval Of time.
Mr.. Layton's education was receiv.
Sed at the High school, at Washing
ton College, and at Goldey's Business
College; consequently he was well
equipped for life's battles.
He became cashier Of bank in his
native town, and afterwards was ap'
pointed postmaster at Berlin, which
position he was holding at the time
fhis death. He was a 32d degree
Mason and member of the M. E
Church A few years ago he married
Miss Lena Bowen Of Berlin who sur
wives him.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-11
Pocon1oke Negro Shoots
Wife And Mother-In-LalO

;
A shooting affray took place in the
colored section on Sunday night last,
which was fortunate enough not to
end fatally. A colored man by the
name of Herman Gunby, moved by
domestic troubles, opened fire with
deadly intent on his wife and mother
in-law. Wounds were inflicted on
both but not serious. Both are now
on the road to recovery.
Herman thought that this was a
good time to take vacation, and has
left the town without leaving his ad|
dress behind. The shooting took plal
in the part of the town near
school house for colored children,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-11
HOME TEAM PLAYS GOOD
BALL DESPITE LOSSES
Fielding And Hitting Good But Lack
Punch To Put Through A Win.
Breaks Against Them.
BALL GAME IN MORNING
EACH DAY OF FAIR.


Specially prepared schedule of
ball games. Every morning at 10
o'clock at the Pocomoke City Base
Ball Park. The following clubs
have been secured for Fair week.
They are the old Eastern Shore
League boys. Come out and see
them play: =.
Tuesday morning with Laurel.
Wednesday morning with Sails
bury.
Thursday morning with Girls
field.
Friday morning with Cam.
bridge.
These games will interest you.
and some fine sport is promised.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-11

The twenty-second Annual Fair OF
the Pocomoke Fair Association will
begin next Tuesday and extend over
four days - Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday, and Friday.
AS stated before in these columns
the primary object of these fairs is q
development along all lines of agri-
cultural endeavor. They are suppos-
ed to stimulate better cultivation Of
food plants; to bring about improve
lnent in stock and poultry; to exhibit
all labor-saving devices for the farm
er in these times of scarcity of labor
ing men;-in all ways to save the
farmer expense and at the same time
Improve the quantity and quality Of
his products.
But all work and no play makes
Jack dull boy, so the management
has arranged for specially attrac-
tive line of amusements. In doing
this, the men at the head of the As
sociation have sought to eliminate
such concessions as have brought dis
repute to many organizations. In
many instances the public is the vic.
Tins of money swindlers; and those
who are in the impressionable age
have been subjected to indecent ex-
hibitions not calculated to improve
morals.
This year an honest endeavor has
cen made to protect the public along
all lines.
The usual program of racing will
| beacarried through. These races are
| so familiar to everybody that it is
needless to give them special notice
To entertain the crowds, other
preparations have been made. Music
is always popular, and a first-class
band will be ON hand every afternoon
and evening. For the Midway diver
sions, a contract has been made with
the Vests shows. So far as can be
learned, these are clean and whole
some. If they are not, the manage
ment can be depended upon to stop
any Objectionable exhibition.
Every afternoon and evening
Vests shows will be in operation
and the Fair grounds furnish very
pleasant spot to while away an hour
or so, listening to the music and see
ing the sights. - H
Out of doors vaudevillians will en-
tertain you, and at night there will be
grand display of fireworks. The
vaudeville attractions will be Tom
Davies Company, Kate Mullini anc
the Royal Hussars, The Flying Won.
ders, and the Apollo Brothers. Vari-
Gus styles are presented by these;
there is the motorcycle rider on the
flying track; accomplished singers
and dancers, daring acrobats and con.
tortionists; and wonderful accom-.
plishments in classic and plastic pos.
ing. The grounds will be well light.
ed at night, and veritable carniva
of fun and Innocent pleasure is al
hand for the summer days and even
ings.
On the last day, Friday, the ole
horse will be displaced by the new
horse automobile; through th'
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-11
Citizens Announce Their
Candidacy IN This Pape,

John w. Mumford, of Newark,
Md, has announced himself as candi-
date for County Commissioners from
Snow Hill, Coulbourne and NewaFi'
districts.
e. Wilfred Ross has announced
himself as candidate for the office Of
County Treasurer. Both these gen
tlemen would make most acceptable
officials.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-11
AND FIRE WORKS
DISPLAY DAILY; SPECTACULAR
AUTOMOBILE RACES fri
Twenty Second Annual Meeting VIII Open Tuesday
Continue Four Days Management Assures Public
1t Will Be Best Fair Ever Held In Pocomoke

pEOSTeSSlVeH0SS OF tne management
there has been arranged an invitation
automobile race that should prove to
be one of the most exciting sporting
events of the season as well as a fit-'
ting celebration of the last day Of the
Fair.
The East has been combed for the
fastest and most consistant prize win
ners of the dirt tracks and the man
agement succeeded in getting tie en-
try of the famous Kline -Duesenberg
twins Nos. s and z from Richmond,
Va, piloted by the daredevils Case
and Moore respectively.
Norfolk was drawn on for the Es-
sex twins Nos. 5 and IL piloted by
Denofa and Hall.
Washington, d. G. is sending out
Duesenberg Special carrying number
s, piloted by Art. Cain from Los An
geles. This car has been seen in
moving pictures under the name Of
Darco Special in film entitled s"The
Roaring Road"
Baltimore is contributing one Of the,
new one man cars known as Calford
Special and carries number 8. Dick
Brown, known to all the patrons Of
the dirt tracks of the Middle Atlantic
States will tool this mount.
These cars and pilots are veterans
of the dirt oyals and all the tricks
known to dirt track driving are
theirs, learned by hard driving and
taking long chancesA and this clash
between these picked contestants
should be hard fought battle, for
they take advantage of the slightest
opportunity to better their positiq
on the track. One car may have
better getaway than the other bud
not as speedy on the straightforward
while another is ball of fire on the
straight-aways but loses out ON the
curves, and it has been tritely said
as much depends on the pilot as the
car and if the track is fast, on the
18th, fast and furious driving may be
looked for.
The usual demonstration work and
exhibits conducted by the Extension
service, under the direction of County
agent Oswald and Home Demonstra-
tion agent Miss Walter, will be held
at the Fair.
AS has been the custom for the past
years, on Tuesday free demonstra-
tion in incubation of all hogs of the
Itcys' club members will be given.
Other demonstrations will be con-
Quoted in the agricultural exhibit hall
by the girlsa club members.
A poultry judging demonstration
will be conducted with boys and girls
poultry club members, the object be-
ing to teach them as well as the
spectators, the methods used in the
selection and the culling of poultry
flock.
Those in attendance are invited to
witness this demonstration at the
poultry exhibit tent.
Big crowds are expected every day
of the fair, and you are asked to
make one of the number. Don't fail
to go and take the family.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-11
Fair Week Dance

There will be a dance at the Mu-
nicipal Building, Pocomoke City, on
Wednesday evening, August Is. Music
Ky the famous Southern Melody Boys
Orchestra. Dancing from 8 to IL p
|M. Admission $1.10.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-11
DEMOCRAT STATE
CONVENTION SEPT. 20

J. Enos Ray, chairman of the
Democratic State Central Committee
announces that the Democratic State
convention to complete the nomina-
ton Of State candidates, will be held
in the Auditorium Theatre, Balti-
more, on Thursday, September 20, at
IL o'clock M.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-11
Taken To Hospital,

Mrs. Mary j. Howard was taken
to Salisbury hospital last Saturday
by her son, Charles K. Howard. Mrs.
Howard was carried for the purpose
Of an operation, but after examine
tion the physicians think her case will
yield to treatment Mr. Howard is
IS years old.
Smyrna times., 1923-05-16
KENTON
$50 Foot Corn Crib Blown To the
Ground During Storm Last Week

$50 Foot Corn Crib Blown To the
Ground During Storm Last Week
Kenton, May ia frame struc-
ture $50 feet long erected by }. W.
Arthurs for corn crib was blown
fiat during a storm last week.
The Ladies Aid Society was enter
tanned in a pleasing manner by Mrs.
Edward Hughes on Wednesday even
ing, May 9th.
Charles Casper has moved to Phil
adelphia and sold his farm to DR.. Z.
F. Smith.
Six splendid entertainments for 81.
Get your season ticket now for the
Clayton Chautauqua.-adv.
Mr.. Gilbert Davis had horse kill
ed by the train one day last week.
Mr. Ralph Knots has moved in the
J..W. Arthurs property vacated by
Harvey Hutchison.
Kenton Canning Co., is erecting a
building 1OOx50 it., and making other
improvements. While digging a well
at depth of 60 it., oyster shells were
found.
ersonals.-Mr. and Mrs. Norris
Bull who have been with their daugh-
ter at Havre de Grace, Md, have re-
turned to KentOn-Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Hevalow have been entertain
ing company-Mr. and Mrs. James
Clark and Miss Mary Clark spent
Sunday with their parents, Mr. and
Mrs. H. B. Clark.-The Misses Sylvia
and Susan Arthurs, of Wilmington
are visiting their brother, J. w. Arth-
urs.-Mr. and Mrs. Jones, from Clay
ton, spent last Tuesday with Mr.. anC
Mrs. William H.Greenwell.-Mr Gin
ton Guthrie who is station agent al
Lambson, Md, is or a two weeks va.
cation, he has been visiting his par
ents and has also been to Norfolk
Virginia to see his sisters.-Mrs. E
F. Smith was in Philadelphia Of
Thursday.-Mrs. Catharine AttiX ant
daughter, Mrs. Susan Williams spen
Friday with Mrs. Lille Wright il
Cheswold.-Miss Jennie Meredith an
nephew, Billy, have been visiting he
mother, Mrs. Mary Meredith.-Mr!
Addie Stanton was away over th
week-end.-Mis Elva Jarman sper
Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Z. I
Remley.-W. Z. Bright was in tow
over Sunday.-Miss Helen AttiX an
daughter, Elizabeth, have been visi
ing Mr.. and Mrs. George o. Smith
Hyattsville, Md.-Nr. and Mrs. H. Y
Wilkins and son, Henry, spent Il
weekend in Wilmington.-Mrs. ka
c. Johns was away on Friday.
Smyrna times., 1923-05-16
CORRESPONDENTS
Continued from Eighth Page

Margaret and Miss Mary Lane were
motor guests Sunday of Mrs. David
Cannon at FeltOn.-George'M Melzger
of Chicago, ILL.,, spent last week with
Miss Emma Blades.-Mrs. Neva john
son and MRS. Pearl Boggs attended the
Club Federation at the Hotel dupont,
Wilmington, last week.-Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Boyer had as their guests
Thursday, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w
Dryden of Wilmington.-Mr. and Mrs
Elmer J. Cats have purchased a new
Star car.-Mrs. Norman S. Hotfeckel
had as her guests last week, Mrs
Charles Otwell and Mrs. Carol Elliot
Of Laurel.-NIr. and Mrs. Herman Co
hee of Dover, were motor guests Sun
day of Mr.. and Mrs. L. F. Boyer.
Smyrna times., 1923-05-16
PIANO TUNING AND REPAIRING

Finest work guaranteed. Prices
right. Leave orders with Mrs. Marion
Coverdale, Smyrna, Del, or write L.C.
Dunn, Box BOG, Dover, Del.
Smyrna times., 1923-05-16
The SMYRNA TIMES
SMYRNA. DELAWARE

Published Every Wednesday Afternoon. by
ROBERT D. HOFFECKER, Proprietor.
Founded by Robert d. Hoffecker, July 5, 1854
Editor and Proprietor until Feb. 10. 1907
Smyrna times., 1923-05-16
NOTICE
TO TAX PAYERS

All unpaid Taxes for the Year 1922
are now in the hands of constables in
the different districts of Kent County
with orders of the Levy Court to col
lect them according to Laws provided.
J. W. ARTHURS
Receiver of Taxes.
5-9-23-2t
Smyrna times., 1923-05-16
GIRL WANTED

To work in store. Good salary to
the right person. Apply to
ALEX. HANDLOFF,
Phone 265 Smyrna, Del.
4-25 If
Evening star., 1923-05-06
GIRLS OF CLARENDON
WIN SCOUT TROPHY
Take Silver Cup as Reward for
Winning Honors at
Field Meet.

Troop is, Girl Scouts. OF. Clarendon.
Va, won first place and a silver cup
yesterday afternoon at the District Girl
Scout field meet at the Monument
grounds. The cup was awarded by Mrs.
Herbert Hoover, honorary president Of
the Girl Scouts of America.
Troop 16 led in the meet with 10
points, second place was captured by
Troop with 10 points, while third
place was a tie between Troops I and
Is, each making 8 points.
The troops were inspected previous to
the meet by Mrs. Adolphus Station. Mrs.
Charles r. Lindsay, jr., and Miss Evelina
Gleayes. In this inspection, first place
was won by Troop l, second place by
Troop II, and third place by Troop %.
Mrs. Frederick Atherton, Mrs. Richard
Harlow and Mrs. Henry Flather partici-
pated in awarding prizes to the win
ners. Miss Ruth c. White, director Of
Girl Scouts was in charge Of the field
meet.
events foliov % r' senior dsss
(scouts over thirteen years). Troop IS,
Virginia Smoot; Junior 6o-yard dash
(scoues ten to thirteen years). Troop
"a. Lou Snyder; potato race, Troop 2S,
Mary E. Sreinburg: relay race, Troop
49,: signaling (semaphore). Troop /,
Elizabeth CARRIER and Janet Rutter;
and Virginia smoot: dressing race.
Troop II, Mary Holden; basket bali
throw, Troop 21. Alice Monk: obstacle
race, Troop Is. Emma Anon; leap frog
race. Troop IS; officers race, Troop A,
Mary Weller Mccarthy. ....
Evening star., 1923-05-06
ARRANGE TWO PLAYS
OF PRETTY FANTASY
The Voice of the Wild Flowers
to Be Presented at Cont
mental Hall.

Two performances OF "The Voice OF
the Wild Flowers" will be presented
in Memorial Continental Hall at 4:30
and $40 pm. Saturday. May Il. un-
der joint auspices OF the Gentle
women's League and the Wild Flower
Preservation Society.
Those In charge of the production
report ii wide interest being shown
in the presentation by flower lovers
This fantasy will be produced under
the scrutiny of the staff of the Asso-
citation OF Theater Arts. of which h
Mrs. Minnegerode Andrews is presi-
dent; Robert Bell. vice president, and
Marie Moore Forrest. chairman of the
executive committee.
''The Voice Of the Wild Flowers" as
presented last fall will be supple
mented by a prelude. The Fireweed,
and an iuterlude. "A Lily in a Gar
den." pantomime. Special lighting
effects are being arranged for by Har-
old Snyder. The vocal music will be
under the leadership Of Paul Bleyden
and instrumental music will be di-
rected by Gertrude McRae Nash.
The Gentlewomen's League. 1924 II
street. Is headquarters for the sale OF
tickets and other information. Tick
cts also will be sold at a number OF
hotels and business places.
Evening star., 1923-05-06
GEORGETOWN READY
FOR MANY VISITORS
Shrine Convention to Bring Great.
est Number in History to Com
mencement Program.

With the 134th annual commencement
day falling on June IL, Just after the
close Of the Shrine convention,
Georgetown University is making
preparations to take care of the largest
number OF visiting alumni i'll its history.
Many Hilltop alumni will be among the
visiting Shriners and most OF these
have signifed their intention Of staying
over for the reunion Of their classnia tes.
James r. Emery, counsel for the Ma
ttonal Association of Manufacturers. has
been selected by President John B.
Creeden to make the address to the
gradua ting class. Three days OF cele-
brating over the close of the scholastic
year are included In the program.
Class Day June o.
The exercises will open the evening of
June 9. with the class day celebration il
the college quadrangle, in accordance
with tradition At Georgetown. All
classe Of tlfe university will participa te.
The baccalaureate sermon will be de-
livered June 10 y Rev. Ignatius w.
Cox, professor OF logic at Fordhanl Uni
versity Mass will be attended by the
faculties and the seniors of ali five de-
partments of the university. They will
assemble in the college walks shortly
before the mass and march in pro-
cession to Dahlgren Chapel.
In the evening there will be q recep-
tion in honor of the seniors and visiting
alumni, followed by the regular singing
Of Georgetown songs in the quadran ngle.
Honorary degrees will be conferred by
the university OH d number of diStin-
guished alumni
Senior week will close today with
open house" programs a. all OF the
university frsternities.
Evening star., 1923-05-06
CAPT. HAMILTON GETS
D. S. c. POSTHUMOUSLY
Heroism in Charging Machine
Gunners Near Belleau Wood
Is Cited,

Posthumous award Of the distin-
euished service cross to Capt George
w. Hamilton. 4sth Company. 5th Reg
iment. u. S. Marines. I'd Army Divi-
sion. has just been announced by the
War Department. Capt. Hamilton
was the son Of Charles A. Hamilton
of 1882 Lamont street, this city, and
was killed in an airplane accident at
Gettysburg, Pa. June 26, 1922.
The citation pointed out that the
award was made for extraordinary
heroism in action at Hill 142. west Of
Belleau Wood. and northwest Of
Chateau Thierry, June 6, 1918.
''While in command of Company B,
49th Company, 9Th Regiment of Ma
rines. during the attack upon Hill
142, at 3:45 am says the citation,
capt. Hamilton led his company to
it's objective. While his company was
engaged in digging in, twelve enemy
machine gunners stealthily approach
ed and proceeded to set up their guns
for the purpose Of firing upon Capt.
Hamilton'S company. He discovered
the enemy before the guns were in
position. and, in company with nom
commissioned oficer, galIantly rush.
ed upon the enemy, attacking them
with bayonet dispatching several and
driving the remaining men to flight,
capturing their machine guns. The
undaunted bravery and soldierly con-
duct displayed by Capt. Hamilton
served to inspire the men OF his regi-
ment with increased determination
and melted them to heroic endeavors."
Evening star., 1923-05-06
GIVE. TO GRAVES FUND
IN VETERANS BUREAU
Donation to Be Added to Others. in
American Legion Tribute to
Men Buried Abroad.

The employees in the insurance divi-
sion of the United States Veterans
bureau. yesterday made a substan-
tial subscription to the American
This donation will 60 into the $780,
600 now being raised by the American
Legion for the perpetual care of the
graves OF these boys every Memorial
lumbia department of the legion will
see that every one of the 1000 graves
in Arlington national cemetery is pro-
vided with an American flag and a
Grams buried in the fourteen local
cemeteries, as well as the 53s mark
ers on 18th street extended. This is
an obligation which the American
bers Of the District department have
pledged themselves to raise their
quota for this purpose.
Nurses Post Contributes.
Department Commander John Lewis
Smith received Il check for $50 from
Post Commander Anne X. Harkins of
the Jane A Delano Post. No. ., the
post is composed of Army and Navy
nurses who served both overseas and
in this country and was the first post
of nurses to be organized In the
legion. The check was received from
the post commander at Quantico, Va.
where she is at present on duty with
the United States marines.
The fire and police departments of
the District made donations that con-
sderably increased the fund. The
various contributors included Nos 3.
). 9, :, 8, 10. II, u, 13, IA. Ii, is. 10,
20, % and IS engine companies. Nos.
; and > truck companies, Chief Engi-
neer George 5. Watson's office and
the fire marshaIs Office. The police
precincts Included Nos. 2, 4. 6. :. sub
stations {. and IL. Other Offices
in the District government donating.
included the Office of weights and
measures. electrical department
assessors office. city refuse division,
corporation counsel's office. sewer de-
partment. board of childrens guar
dams and the Gallinger Hospital.
Members Of Committee.
The committee appointed by De-
partment Commander John Lewis
Smith to raise the graves endown-
ment fund is composed of William +.
Franklin, chairman; Howard s. Fisk,
secretary treasurer: Mrs. Leon Arnold.
assistant secretary. Watson B. Miller,
Z. Lester Jones, James A. Drain and
Mrs Kenneth A. McRae.
The public is invited to leave dona-
tions at the American Legion booth
in the District building. at l4th street
entrance, or send remittances to
Howard S. Fisk, secretary-treasurer
900 18th streets northwest.
Evening star., 1923-05-06
UNKNOWN ENDOWS ):
FORESTRY. STUDIES
Gives $4,000 to Harvard and
Yale Universities to Garry on
Experiments.

Research work On forestry prob
lens and experimental work in for
est production In the northern Sec
ton Of the United States, especially
in New England, has just received the
sum Of $4,000 from an unknown
donor to be used by Harvard and
Yale universities in equal sumB.
Both Harvard and Yale have MAIN
tained for some years tracts Of lands
in sections of the New England
states as model forest reserves to
demonstrate the practice of forestry,
and as experimental stations for re-
The present liberal donation for
this work, 1t seems, is to be deyot ed
to the reproduction and improving
tho New England forests and to the
investigation Of all kinds Of forestry
problems, thus making tho develop
mont Of this scientific work more
extensive than has hitherto been
possible.
Prof. Henry s. Graves, dean of the
Yale School Of Forestry and former
chief Of the United States forest
service, says that this gift will make
possible an increase in the field
studies OF the growth and production
Of the hemlock and hardwoods Of the
northeastern section OF tho United
States.