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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-03-17
Pocon0ke$ New Department Store
Formally Opened Last Wednesday,
Space.-Sands As Milton Nv

trimmed millinery, and boys clothing
u2 to 18 years of age.
The second floor is given up exclu-
sively to furniture, rugs, pianos and
talking machines. The best from all
the furniture centers-New York,
jamestown, Chicago and Grand Rap
ids is here assembled. Such nation
ally known lines as Karpen overstuft-
Ell suites, and Bcrkey & Gay bed room
and dining room suites are exclusive
ly represented at this store. On the
second floor is located the buying Of
flee, the pricing room, the display fix
ture room and large and comfort
able rest room for the employees of
the store.
The interior decorations were in
keeping with the handsome equipment
Of the store and characteristic Of the
high class merchandise displayed by
this up-to-date firm.
A group of charming young ladies'
served tea and sandwiches to all visi-
tors. Each woman visitor was pre-
sented with a sterling silver thimble
a: souvenir and postcards Of the
new building were freely distributed.
A most successful style show was
held in the store building at three
o'clock in the afternoon and again at
eight o'clock at night. Models were
brought from New York for the occa-
sion and peggy Paige" dresses were
especially featured. The store was
thronged with visitors for the style
shows, and this event was greatly en-
jcyed and appreciated by everyone.
This was one of the most successful
store events which has ever occurred
in Pocomoke. Mere than five thou
sand visitors were present during the
Gay, among them many who had nev-
er before been in Pocomoke. People
were present from New York, Phila-
delphia, Baltimore and from practi-
cally every town on the Eastern Shore
ct Maryland and Virginia, and most
Of the towns in Delaware. The man.
agement of the store extended roy
al welcome to all and courteous sales
people were constantly in attendance
to render any desired service. Mr..
Veasey, the proprietor was showered
with congratulations, for the enter
prise he has exhibited in establishing
store of this character in Pocomoke
City.
The Hargis Dickinson business
dates back to 1855, the first firm
name being that of Hargis & Dickin-
son, the proprietors Of the first store
being the late John P. Hargis, father
Of Marion T. Hargis now living at
Snow Hill and the late William S.
Dickinson, Sr., of this city, and the
present Hargis business is a fitting
monument to the high ideals and ira
Gitions of the old business.
The new Veasey Building, home of
the Hargis business is indeed a credit
Continued on Page 2
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-03-17
HAS PIN REMOVED
FROM HIS APPENDIX
Elwood Taylor, Age Four, Of POGO
moke, Undergoes Unique Opera
ton AT Salisbury Hospital

The Wicomico News of last week
contained the following:
"Stretched out on the operating
table at the Peninsula General Hos
pital last Wednesday morning, little
Elwood Taylor, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Bertram Taylor, of Pocomoke, eA-
hibited to DR.. Dick and assistants al
appendix with an old rusty pin stuck
into one end Of it. Both were re-
moved.
"Today, the four year old youngs.
ter is resting easily in his bed at the
hospital, the proud originator Of a
brand new theory that is based on
actual demonstration. He refutes the
modern medical belief that the ap-
pendix has no use in the human ana+-
omy by merely pointing out that his
served great purpose in acting as u
pin-cushion and that it probably saw
ed his life by stopping the passage of
the metal point ere it had entered
some OCnef vital organ.
"To the X-ray- apparatus operated
by DR.. Potter should go the major
portion of the credit for the discov-
cry of the resting place of the pin.
Sometime ago the boy began COM
planning of pains in his hips which
soon developed to such an extent that
he was unable to walk without limp
ing. Doctors, called into consulta-
tion, concluded that he must be suffer-
ing from some sort of hip disease and
accordingly arrangements for his en-.
try into the hospital here were made.
"In making a diagnosis with hi;
X-ray machine, DR.. Potter found III
the picture taken of the boys whole
side, evidence of an infected appen-
6ix with some foreign body stuck in
to it. When questioned neither the
boy nor his parents were able to give
any information as to whether or not
he had swallowed such an object in
his early days. However, the grand
mother recalled that about two years
ego, Elwood, while playing on the
floor had picked up a pin and was
seen to put it in his mouth.
However, the fears of the parents
were allayed when no ill effects fol-
lowed and it was supposed that the
boy had not swallowed the pin after
all. But the operation by DR.. Dick
verified the manner of the pins dis
and for nearly two years
it has been making it's way in and
around Elwood's "tummy." The faith
or and mother were overjoyed at the
result of the diagnosis and operation
and eagerly claimed the pin that had
caused all the trouble. They have
placed it and pin-cushion in a bottle
of alcohol for safe-keeping."
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-03-17
TRACK AND FIELD MEET
TO Be HELD APRIL 3OTH
St. Mary's Church Extends
Call To Reu. Fl. Fl. Young

The vestry of the P. E. Church of
this city has extended a call to the
Rev. H. H. Young, of Dinwiddie
county, Virginia, to take charge of st.
Mary's, Coventry, and Mt. Vernon
parishes.
Mr.. Young is highly spoken of as a
preacher and pastor. It is to be hop
ed the congregation here may soon
be able to welcome him to their
church.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-03-17

Wednesday, March IA will, TO,
years to come, be memorable day ir
the history of Pocomoke City. This
was the day the new Hargis Depart
ment store, owned and managed by
Milton l.: Veasey, was formally open.
ed to the public. Judging from the
throngs Of visitors to Pocomoke,, from
all sections, it is safe to say that
nothing has added more to the fame
of this Eastern Shore town than the
establishment Of the Hargis house OF
business. From the viewpoint of both
architecture and equipment it is one
of the greatest retail stores in Mary
land and has deservedly won the
praise of business men and citizens
of it's home State as we'll as the ad-
miration of visitors from neighboring
states.
The doors of the store were form
ally openeed to the public at $50 A,
M. and from that hour until 10 P. M.
the store was thronged with visitors
from all sections of the country.
The exterior of the store presented
i most attractive appearance with its
array of handsome show windows on
Market street and extending from
Market to Vine street, distance of
two hundred and fifty feet. The deco
ration of these windows was skill
fully handled by the stores own deco
rotor and only merchandise from the
stock of the store was used for this
purpose, there being no special mer-
chandise brought in for the opening
day only. Harmonizing colors pleased
the eye and glimpses of irresistible
merchandise and gorgeous spring ap-
rarel temptingly displayed, greeted
one on every side and made instant
appeal to the feminine heart. Groups
Of interested style seekers paraded this
tLoroughfare from early morning un-
til late at night.
Upon entering the building one
was Immediately filled with a realiza-
ton Of it's bigness. The main floor
while containing a large number of
departments, is so arranged as to give
an air of spaciousness which enables
customers to satisfactorily view the
merchandise on display. Selection is
therefore easily made. The ready
to-wear department in this store is
indeed wonderful. Fiften revolving
wardrobes contain the stores dresses,
suits and coats, each holding an av-
erage of hundred garments. Tripli-
licate mirrors, fitting rooms, and a
large alteration room make this de-
partment entirely complete. The
smartest Of spring apparel is here in
infinite variety; hundreds of exquis-
tie garments in the seasons newest
modes and the very latest in dress
apparel and dress accessories.
Three new departments have been
added to the lines Of merchandise
formerly carried, these being shoes
for women, misses and children, ready
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-03-17
LOCAL TALENT TO PRESENT
my FRIEND FROM INDIA
Former Pocor1oke Man
Weds West Chester Girl

Word Was received in Pocomokc
this week Of the recent marriage Of
Frank A. Pinkerton, of Philadelphia,
to Miss Myrtle MAZE Hunlmell, Of
West Che ;ter, Pa. The wedding oc-
Cured at the brides home on Satur.
Gay, March 8. The groom is the sor
cf F. R. Pinkerton, who resided near
this city for number of years. The
newly-weds will be at home to their
friends at 5642 Christian street,
Philadelphia, after April first.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-03-17
Quietly Married
Thursday Evening

A. jackson Pusey of this city, and
Mrs. Laura Boston, Of Remson, were
quietly married Thursday evening at
z o'clock, at the M. E. parsonage bv
Rev. J. r. Bicking. Their marriage
came as a surprise to their many
friends, all of whom will join US il
wishing them a long and happy wei
ded life.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-03-17

Mrs. w. Sidney Stevens entertaine::
the Junior Bridge club Friday evening
of this week.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-03-17

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16
WOMAN VOTERS TO PLAN
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
Prince Georges County Chairman to
Head Delegation at Annapolis
Meeting June 10.

Special Dispatch 10 Inc Stdr
COLLEGE PARK. Nd. June 16.-
Mrs. H ]. Patterson, chairman of the
Legislative committee of the Prince
Georges County League of Women
Voters, will head the representatives
of that organization at the state
Legislative conference to be held at
Annapolis June 10. The session
convenes in the chamber of the house
Of delegates Each county or dis
trict league is entitled to as many
voting delegates as it has represent
atives in the general assembly. The
meeting is open to all members Of
The conference will be called to
order at 1890 am, by Mrs. Charles E.
Ellicott of Baltimore, president of
the Maryland League of Women
Voters The program includes:
Reading of the resolutions referred
vention. discussion Of the standing
lions, Living Costs" Miss Edna
McNaughton, Social Hygiene" Miss
Lavina Engle: Department of Eff
ficiency in Government" Mrs. William
NJ. Maloy: Child Welfare" Mrs. G;
Miss Gertrude McNally: Uniform
Laws" Mrs. Harvey Bickel.
The legislative committee to be
selected will urge the next general
assembly to give favorable considera-
ton to several important resolutions.
These include opposition to "a policy
of isolation from world affairs" and
pledge of active support to the
by the United States in the Permanent
Court Of International Justice. be-
lieving this to be the first step
toward the outlawry of war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16
COMMODITY NEWS
WIRED STAR FROM
ENTIRE COUNTRY

KANSAS CITY, June 16. - Imple--
ment dealers here today report a
large increase in sales during tina
first half of this year. The volume Of
business has been above normal
NEW ORLEANS. June 16.-Retail
trade throughout the south is feeling
the impetus of warm and seasonabIe
weather Sales today show a decided
Improvement over last month, espe-
cially in mems clothing and furnish
ings, shoes and travelling equipment.
PITTSBURGH, June 16.-The pig
iron market has braced up consider
ably. A week ago today it was
thought that lower prices would be
witnessed, perhaps SGT valley, for
basic, but two fair sized sales have
been made at S27.50. Bessemer and
foundry are quoted at $29 valley.
SEATTLE, June 16.-Production of
lumber in western Washington and
Oregon so far this year has been 22.36
per cent greater than for the CORE
spending period in 1922, 20 per cent
greater than for 1921 and 20 per cent
greater than for 1920, according to a
statement today by Robert b. Allen.
secretary manager of the West Coast
Lumbermen'S Association.
DETROIT, June 16. - Fruit crops
throughout Michigan are showing
excellent prospects. despite the set+55
back caused by unfavorable weather
in May. The apple, peach and pear
crops promise to be the largest In
years. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16
RACES Big EVENT
OF "FA!RFAX DAY.
Hundreds of Nearby Citizens At
tend Celebration and Town
Has Holiday.

FAIRFAX. Va. June 16.-Horse
racing and picnics featured the cele-
bratfon Of Fairfax day" here Thurs
day. The business of the town virtu-
ally closed down for the event, and
hundreds of visitors from nearby To-
calitics joined in the festivities.
The races. which were put on under
the direction of Horace Barnes, were
the main attraction. Messrs. Lloyd
and Dawson oe Washington and
Palmer Of Arlington were the judges.
The results follow:
First race, 81 rnile-Ceratiba owned by w.
I. FIR. first: Old Gold. owned ny H. C.
Ayers, second; AGnal. owned by L H. Barnes,
third. Time: l minute ~ seconds.
Second race. Il mile: for horses that never
raced bsfore--H. c. Heath entry. first: Venus,
owned by G. w. Heating, second; Front Royal.
owned by I. V. Fegger, third. Time: min
ute seconds.
Third race. Il n,ile for ladies-Bob. Miss
Roberta Ayers frst: Pete. G. L. Wallihue
entry, ridden by Hiss Edna soper, second H.
C. Heath entry, ridden by Miss Loving, third.
Tire. J minute.
Fourth race, / mile-Boston, owned by W.
I. FIR. first; Old Gold. H. G. Ayers, second;
Adnal, I. H. Barnes. third. Time, i minute
SO seconds,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16
SAY M0ONSH!NER
is DEPUTY SHERIFF
Official of Charles County, Mary
land, Arrested After AL
legged Exposure.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
BALTIMORE, June Is. - Charles
county came into the limelight when
one of its deputy sheriffs was &C
cused before j. Frank Supplee, jr.,
United States commissioner. of being
the owner of still seized by proht-
bition agents May 20.
Henry A. Penn. deputy sheriff at
La Plata, was charged with manu-
facture and possession Of liquor.
Irving H Whit, farmer. was the
principal witness. 1t was testified
that. in raid on Willitt's farm by
two agents from the office of Ed
mund Budnitz. Maryland prohibition
director. a still of 200 gallons ca
pacity and about $500 gallons of
mash were found. Willitt was sum-
moned to appear before the commits
sioner. He gave information which
led to the arrest of Penn. He said
he rented part of his farm to Penn
for s25 a month. Penn was released
under $1,000 bail for court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16
LOSERS OPEN FIGHT
IN TOWN ELECTION
Old Regime Chosen Without
Names on Ballot Hold
Stephens City, Va.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

special Dispatch TO The Star. ,.a
WINCHESTER, Va, June 16-Friends
Of progressive" candidates defeated
in this weeks municipal election at
Stephens City, were here today
threatening to make trouble for those
of the old regime, who were re-
elected.
Irregularities were charged. Several
lawyers were consulted. and 1t was
reported the case was being laid be-
fore the commonwealth attorney.
There has been opposition for q year
or more by a faction of citizens desig-
mating themselves as ''progressives"
over the rigid enforcement of the
automobile traffic ordinance. A large
number of motorists from this and
other states have been arrested on
charges Of operating their cars at a
speed in excess of twenty miles an
hour. 1t was said here today by some
Of the friends of defeated candidates
that residents of side streets were
objecting to SO much money being
sidewalks for Main street to the
ignoring of taxpayers living off the
main thoroughfare.
Progressives Name Slate.
Recently the "progressives" got
together and nominated candidates
for mayor and council and had the
list duly certified to the electoral
board. Several days later the old re-
gime brought in their ticket, but the
clerk of the board informed them the
time for filing of names had expired
and that it would not be legal to
place the names Of their candidates
on the official ballot. Undaunted, the
Inns" decided to write the names OF
their candidates on the printed ball
lot which contained the names OF
their opponents. and when the votes
"a few less than 100-were counted
it was found that the 'progressives'
lad been outvoted 2 to l in virtually
every instance.
The "progressives" were here today
armed with large maps of Stephens
City, and sought to show that at least
several Of the councilmen did not live
in the wards they are supposed TO
represent 1t also was questioned
whether the town ever had been In
corporated. the idea being to prove
that all elections heretofore had been
invalid, but II was discovered upon
examination OF legislative records
that an act incorporating the town Of
stephens City was passed by the gen.
eral assembly in 1879.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16
PRESENT DIPLOMAS
TO4 GRADUATES.
Mass Celebrated at Closing
Exercises of st. Patrick's
School.

Presentation of diplomas to iftv-
iour graduates and solemn high mass
MARKED the close yesterday of ST.
alrlck S school. Sixteen Of the
olpiomas were awarded to graduates
ol the commercial department and
thlrty-eight In the grammar school.
n Inc mass was celebrated by Rt.
rev. Mgr. c. F. Thomas. assisted by
EeVs. r. j. Hurney as deacon and j.
n. Graham as subdeacon. Rev ], x,
Cartwright was master of ceremon,ea
rev; John l. Barrett delivered the
graduating address. Special awards
We're those of the Dr. Stafford nriza
given by Mrs. A. c. Wilton. for gen,
erai scholarship to Alice Gertrude
Miller and for perfect attendance 10
Kathleen Cullinane.
Diplomas Awarded.
commercial department were: Eliza
Deth Cumberland, Mary Genevieve
koss, Catherine Elizabeth Davis,
mary Honorah Parent, Grace Eliza :
beth Kennedy Mildred Thecla Matti-
rena,,a Esther Marie Hauber. Isabel
Jones Angela Marie Di Camille.
emma emma Margaret Shell. Mary Gertrude
bean, Marie Bernadette King Elsie
Cecilia Crowley, Alice Gertrude
Miller. Catherine Bernardo Kramm
certificates of proficiency in type
Wrlting were awarded by the Under
wood Typewriter Company to:
Ellz2beth Hunt Cumberland. Cath
crime Elizabeth Davis, Mary Honora h
farent. Grace Elizabeth Kennedy.
mildred Thecla Mattimore. Esther
Marie Hauber. Isabel Cecilia Leahy.
Dorothea Theresa Jones. Angela
Mario Di Camille, Anna Margaret
Shell, Marie Bernadette King, Elsie
Cecilia Crowley, Alice Gertrude Mil
Ter. Catherine Bernardo Kranm
bronze medals We're awarded by the
Underwood Company to: Mildred
Ihecla Mattimore. Dorothea Theresa
Jones and Alice Gertrude Miller.
Grammar School Graduates.
The grammar school graduates
We're: Joseph Campbell, Robert Elem
ing, Frederick Fuglister, Paul Kull-
man, Lawrence McHugh, Richard
Moore, Lawrence ONeill. Louis
Rodier. Ambrose Sweeney, Virginia
Alexander. Ruth Barrett, Gertrude
Borzi. Myra Bergling, Marie der Bots,
Edith Coates. Dolores coglan, Edith
Daisey. Lois Fitzgerald, Agnes Gar
ner' Ethel Grace, Margaret Harring-
ton. Margaret Hauber. Margaret
Kelly, Louise Lane. Virginia Lawns,
Katherine Longpre, Katherine Nc
Clellan, Rose Mckaig. Eileen O'Leary,
Eleanore Peterson. Agnes Rabbit,
Frances Richards, Margaret Sullivan,
Catherine Sweeney, Mary Trant,
Anna Wanderer and Hilda Willoughby.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16
DUN'S TRADE REVIEW.
Weekly Summary Notes Caution
in Business World.

NEW YORK. June 16-Dun's Re
view today says:
Most Of the tests by which business
trends are measured show a diminu-
ton of buying in primary channels
but a gain in retail distribution
These are seasonal phases and DO
not mark any unusual or unexpected
change in the general situation. Close
observers of conditions had not an
ticipated that the noteworthy indus
trial expansion of the first quarter of
this year would continue indefinitely.
or that the rise of prices would go
on unchecked and the recent slowing
down process, with reaction in prices
has not been surprising The chief
interest now cepters on the proba Bile
course of events after the passing of
the summer and there is a disposition
in many quarters to await a clearer
insight into the future. This attitude
is reflected by the increased conserv-
atism in the placing of advance or
ders, as well as by the policy of
avoiding burdensome accumulations
of merchandise. :
Weekly bank clearings, s6,4Ie,-
$4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16
ROCKVILLE.
Special TO The Evening star.


ROCKVILLE. Md. June 16:-For
recklessly operating an automobile in
this countw, T. Allison Hill OF Wash
ington was fined SIS and costs by
Judge Samuel Riggs in the police
court here For a similar offense, For
800 and costs. Others paying fines
or forfeiting collaterals for motor
vehicle regulation violations were
Robert Cook. s11.50; E. Rose, $12. and
A. c.. Maxwell 81.
DR.. Henry Fitzhugh. president OF
the state board of education, deliver
ed the address to the graduates at
the annual closing exercises of the
high school, at Falkland. this county,
held Thursday evening in the assem-
were Maude Wilson Johnson, Mozelle
Lillian Downs, Viola r. Rich. Eta
r. Rich. Maria Santinie, Annie NJ.
Miles and Catherine Estelle Harding.
At. the Dickerson High school the
closing exercises were held last eve
ming The graduates, who were ad-
dressed by Rev. A. E. LineweaVer,
were Elsie Lee Chiswell, Daisy +.
Bussard, Roselie Darby Jones, Edna
Louise Shreve and Howard Todd Day.
The principal, Miss Emma French,
conducted the exercises, which were
attended by a large gathering.
The closing exercises of the high
school at Damascus We're held yester-
day morning in the MethodlsI Epis
copal Church at Damascus. The grad
yates were Genevieye Mullineaux,
Laura Virginia Bowman, Marjorie V.
Cue. Viola Glaze. Ethel Mae Burns,
Mary Lee Stanley and Milton NICK.
Boyer The address was delivered by
Rev. DR.. Lowden.
A license has been issued by the
clerk Of the circuit court here for the
marriage Of Miss Maude Thompson
and Sherman 8. Pinkard, both OF
Washington.
Percy May and John Kelly of Wash
ington were fined S25 and costs and
SIS and costs, respectively, by Judge
Samuel Riggs in the police court here
when found guilty Of disorderly con-
duct at Glen Echo Park few nights
ago. They were arrested by Deputy
Sheriff Stanley Gingells.
B. F. Saul, Washington business
man, entertained about 900 prominent
business and professional men of
Washington city and this county at
his home near Chevy Chase Lake
Thursday afternoon. He served on
the lawn farm dinner"
The Missionary Society Of the Rock
vile Methodist Church gave miscel-
laneous shower in the Sunday school
room at the church last evening to
Miss Rebecca Barry Lamar, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Lamar
whose marriage to Rev. Nolan B.
Harmon, jr., pastor Of the church,
takes place Wednesday evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16
TWO WAR MEMORIALS
FOR M0UNDSVILLE, w. VA.
Fighting Men of 1898 and Those
of World War Will Be
Honored.
Special Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch 10 The Star.
MOUNDSVILLE. w. Va. June 10
Locations were made yesterday for
the two monuments to be erected on
the courthouse lawn in honor Of those
who fought in the world war and the
Spanish American war. The world
war monument will be west of the
the '9S veterans will be north of the
c.. A. r. shaft.
Both monuments are boulders.
which are about seven feet high and
contain a bronze tablet. They are
similar except for the wording OF the
tablet. The dedication will take
place July 4. Charles McCamic. A. l..
Hooten and Lloyd Arnold compose
the committee in charge.