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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-12-08
Real Estate Transfers.

Lorenzo M. Hancock from Minnie
Henderson and husband and others,
the home residence of Martha A. and
Wilmer J. Hancock, ST., in Stockton,
on the north side of the street leading
from Stockton to Pocomoke City.
Consideration, $1,000.
Jacob C. Egli from Fred G. Egli
and wife, an undivided one-half inter-
est in 80 acres of land, more or less,
in Atkinson's Election district, locat-
ed on both sides of the County road
leading from Hickory Hill to st.
Luke's M. E. Chu.sh. Consideration,
$40, etc.
Clifford P. Chopper from The Farms
Co., lots on the mainland opposite
Ocean City, in the Third Election dis
trict. Consideration, $40, etc.
Maggie G. Hayman from Elijah R.
Hayman, the following real estate in
Pocomoke City: dwellings and out
buildings on Second street and 2 dwell
lings, together with all outbuildings
on Fourth street. Consideration, $40.
etc.
L. James Clarke from Clifford P.
Chopper and wife, A lots in West
Ocean City on State road leading
from Ocean City to Berlin. Consid-
Grafton, $40, etc.
Sarah E. Payne from John L. Riley
and wife, property on the southwest
erly side of Washington street, in
Snow Hill. Consideration, 5000, etc.
Myrtle M. Mitchell and Lavenia E.
Tarr from Sarah E. Payne, real estate
on the north side Of the County road
leading from Stockton to Georges Is
land Landing, in the 9Th Election dis
trict. Consideration, $1,000.
John w. Station and John S. Whaley
from Hillview Realty Corporation,
Fart of the cold Mildly Griffin Farm"
or the "Klee Farm" in the Sd Election
district. Consideration, $10, etc.
Irving Causey and Bertha A. eau
sey, his wife, from John Richard Day.
is and wife, 47h acres of land, more
or less, in the 7th Election district.
Consideration, $40, etc.
Russell B. Pilchard and Martha E.
Pilchard, his wife, from BERTHE P.
Gordy and husband, real estate con-
tanning 8 and one-fifth acres, more or
less, in Girdletree, on the north side
of the new road leading from J. S.
Scarborough & Bros store to the
County road leading from Girdletree
to Taylor's Landing. Consideration,
$500.
Edw. P. Crockett, ST., trustee from
VIM. L. Crockett and wife, real es-
tate on the northwest side of Fourth
street, in Pocomoke Ciy, Md. Con-
sideration, SIS, etc.
The Trustees of the M. E. Salem
Chapel in Newtown, Md. (now POGO
moke City, from Edward P. Crockett,
ST., trustee, real estate on the north
west side of Fourth street, in POGO
moke City. Consideration, $4,000.
Charles T. Twigg from the Corddry
Co., and others, 55.51 acres of land,
more or less, near Piney Grove, in
the 9th Election district. Considera-
ton, $40, etc.
Frank E. Hudson from L. Paul Ew-
, ell and Godfrey Child, executors, real
estate at the corner of Young and
Short streets, in Pocomoke City. Con-
sideration, $500.
Peter H. Williams and Augusta l..
Williams, his wife, from Severn w.
Murray and wife, 100 acres of land,
more or less, on the south east side Of
the County road leading from st.
Martins over Middle Branch to
Campbelltown, in the 9th Election
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-12-08

Mrs. Hattie King, formerly of Po-
comoke City, but now of Snow Hill is
visiting friends in this city.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22
LEVIATHAN LOCKED
Giant Liner Will Be Tied Up for Rc- pairs This Winter al Hobokcn, officials Decide.

New York. Dec. 22.-The Levia- than, largest American merchant ship, which went aground on a mud bank off Staten Island yesterday, will be tied tip for the winter at a pier in Hoboken, N. J., w. J. Love, man. aging director of the United States Lines announced today.
 The lay-up, he said, was not re- suit of yesterdays accident, but was in accordance with plans to take the giant liner out Of service during the period Of slack winter traffic.
 The extent Of the damage to the l.eviathan, Mr. Love said. had not been determined. An investigation to fix the responsibility for the ground ing would Dc conducted. he added, and the findings reported to Washing ton. He denied that either he or Thomas II. Rossbottom. general man. ager Of the lines, had given orders which conficted with the judgment Of Captain Herbert H. Hartley, as to docking Of the vessel.
 Early next month the Leviathan will be taken to Boston for drydock- ing and reconditioning. Her next sailing will be made from New York on March 22. Captain Hartley win be in command Of the vessel, accord ing to present plans. said Mir. Love.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22
EDITH KELLY GOULD
 MUST CHANCE NAME
Paris Court FOrbidS Its Use
 on Stage

Paris, Dec. 22.-Edith Kelly Gould, divorced wife of Frank J. Gould, is prohibited from using the name of Gould for theatrical purposes in a decision handed down today by a Paris court.
 The suit was brought by Mir. Gould when his former wife began her en- gagement at a local music hall. The court specified a penalty of 500 francs for each offense should the dancer again use the name, and 1000 francs for each time the music hall in ques- ton bills her under the name of Gould. Her engagement at this thea ter however, ended recently.
 Mir. Gould and his agents are au- thorized to destroy any posters and programs they find advertising Edith Kelly under the name of Gould. In handing down its decision the court said Mir. Gould was quite right to consider that such use of his name injured him, his wife and children"
 The plaintiffs attorney, Charles Loeb, said the French decision would be used as the basis of action for an injunction against the dancer in the American courts should she use MT. Gould's name in the United States.
 The court denied the plaintiffs de- mand for 10000 francs damages from the theater. and assessed him with one-fifth of the court costs. the de- fendant to pay the remainder.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22
ACQUITTED OF MURDER
Mrs. Ncttic Case Taylor Freed Of Charge of Killing Husband, By Waterloo, x. Y. Jury.

Waterloo, N. Y., Dec. %. Mrs. Nettie Case Taylor was acquitted of the murder of her husband, Frank Taylor by a jury at 1:20 o'clock this morning. The dramatic climax of the sensational five day trial came a few hours after Mrs. Taylor confessed that she crushed her husbands skull with an axe on July IA last, and made plea of self-defense.
 Immediately after the jury return ed, her attorney made motion that the defendant be discharged, and this was granted by the court,
 The verdict was returned after less than five hours deliberation.
 Mrs. Taylor displayed little or no emotion when the verdict was an- nounced. The prosecution made no objection to the discharge.
 A few minutes later. unnoticed. Mrs. Taylor and her attorney slipped out into sode street and drove away There was no demonstration.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22
GIRL SCOUTS NEWS

A winter council hike for the girls of all troops under New Britain coun- ci will be held Thursday. Dec. 27. The girls will met at Central Park at iO;30 a. m. with picnic lunch. cup and two trolley tokens They will go to Sunset Rock. where, through the courtesy Of the Boy Scouts they will have Council fire at the Boy Scout cabin. All Girl Scouts are invited. IF Thursday is stormy the hike will take place Friday.
 William Rice was presented with a Scout service badge at the armory yesterday afternoon by Mrs. L, A. Spra gue. commissioner. The badge was given by the girls in appreciation for Mir. Rice's hclpfulness and interest In the Girl Scout drum corps.
 Fifteen Brownie Scouts attended tho Brownie Christmas party Thurs day afternoon at Mrs Goodwin's home in Berlin. Tn the evening 50 scouts of the Girl Scout troop had their an- nual Christmas party at Aiss. Good wins also.
 Miss Shaw attended the organiza- lion meeting Of the Plainyille troop al the Grammar school Thirty-four girls were present.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22
KELLOGG SAILS ID TAKE UP NEW TASK
New Ambassador to England Goes
 on President Harding

New York, Dec. 22--Former United States Senator, Frank E, Kellogg of Minnesota, recently appointed ambas- sador To Great Britain to succeed Col. George Harvey, sailed today aboard the President Harding to take up his post.
 My ambition is to preserve and make stronger the present peaceful and cordial relations existing between Great Britain and the United States" Mir. Kellogg said, My position has been made perfectly clear through speeches in the Senate and therefore l do not feel called upon to make any statement about it."
 Today is Mr. Kollogg's 67th birth day II must say l don't feel old" he said adding that he had forgotten about it until he got aboard the yes. scl and found his stateroom filled with gifts.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22
FIRE LOSS IN fl MONTHS
 Ss4,694, CHIEF REPORTS
Department Responded to 343 Calls Largest Single Loss at Sacred
 Heart Convent.

Loss by fire in New Britain for the II months of the year, 1923, ending on November 31 amounted to s94,- e94.34, according to the monthly re- ports of Chief William J. Noble of the fire department. The fire depart ment responded to sis calls. 95 of which were bell calls one false alarm and the remainder still alarms.
 The three biggest fires of the year occurred in January. February and June. In January part of building owned by J. Birnbaum on Main street was destroyed by fire with the loss estimated at s3.4oo, The loss at the Sacred Heart convent in Febru- ary was s4,i0O while the loss at the M. Kennedy garage on Hartford ave- nue in June was s2.565.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22
WALKER NAMED CAPTAIN
 OF i2SS N. B. H. s. ELEVEN
Tullback Who Acted AS Pilot Is For mally Given Title Although
 season is Ended

Carlton Walker, fullback and act ing captain Of the x. E. II. $. 1923 football team. was declared captain Of the team by a unanimous vote at the election held at the football re- eeption last night. He succeeded Will liam McCuc. who resigned because Of differences with Coach Cassidy in the early part of the season.
 Walker has bean playing on the football squad since his freshman year. but it was not until last night that he received any real credit for his efforts. Last season he made the regular varsity team after a tough uphill battle. He played halfback, and at the end Of the season he was one Of tho leading candidates for cap- tain. In the election that followed he was defeated by McCue in a close vote. He will be graduated in June.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22
HIS SPINE FRACTURED
Man Badly Hurt Tn Auto Accident After Which One Of His Companions Does Disappearing Act

willimantic, Dec. g. - Florence
 Shugrue, 20, we'll known young
 man Of this city. is at the st. Jos eph's hospital today suffering from a fracture Of the spine. broken right leg and other injuries as a result Of an automobile accident shortly after last midnight The machine, driven by John r. lIealy. s3 Park street and containing also Shugrue's brother. Michael. and Arthur Haggerty. mounted a curb at the corner Of MIX and Jackson streets. landed on the lawn Of the Natichogue grammar school, struck a sapling and turned several somersaults. Though the ma chine was complete wreck, none br> Florence Shugrue was seriously in- jured. Healy disappeared after the accident He was later seen boa rding the State of Maine express at the railroad station. The four young men were returning bom. after at tending A basketball game.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22
NOVEL MUSICAL TREAT
Negro and Russian Folk Songs at
 Municipal Christmas Tree Tonight and Monday-I'rogram on Chimes
Monday.

Due 10 the fact that the choir of the First Baptist church finds it in,- possible to go through with the pro- gram at the municipal Christmas tree this evening, according to their ori- ginal plans the committe in charge has arranged to substitute the choir of the \. NJ. F. Zion church. Rev I. K. Walters, pastor Of the church got busy this morning as soon as he was notified and made personal canvass Of the choir members and arranged a program which will be a real treat. Old time negro Christmas melodies, reminiscent of by-gone days in the Sunny South" will add a novel and cosmopolitan touch 10 an otherwise conservative New England program.
 Another musical treat arranged by the Chamber of Commerce committee Tn charge has been that of the choir or the Russian church, which will sing Monday evening. The choir will be augmented al the exercises by three noted Russian yocalists, who will spend Christmas in this city. These singers recently arrived from Petrograd and arc touring the coun- try. singing in Russian Orthodox
 The Russian choir will sing from o'clock until 1880 Their program will include Russian folk songs appropri- ate to the season. From [ o'clock until 7:S0 Christmas carols will be played on the South Congregational church chimes.
 Next Sunday evening the Salvation Army band will provide the program.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22
SALLIES' CAMPAIGN OVER S3,OO0 MARK
Organization May Now Be h.
 Cluded in Community Drive

With impetus added by spirit of generosity which seems to be natural at the Christmas season, bringing sev- eral substantial checks to the coffers of the Salvation army within the past two or three days, Treasurer Leon A. Sprague, this afternoon announced that the Sallies' drive has gone lover the top,' and the sS,000 has been realized with more funds still coming in.
 When the drive officially closed last Saturday there was about $2,600 re- ported with brick roles not complete. The fund was given small spurt when the Salvation army kettles placed on the streets brought in $40, Tuesday they realized $40, this aver age grew until yesterday when 1t mounted to s75 and made a total for five days of sS50.
 On Thursday decided boost was given the total amount by report of s411.25 from the Rotary club. Since that time the Lions club has sent check for s125 and Alexandria lodge has sent s25. Yesterday Eddy-Glover post, American Legion, sent check for sl25, and checks for s100 from Mrs. Alice E. Moore and $50 from the Sunshine society sent the entire total soaring beyond the desired goal, while there still are reports from others to be heard.
 The success of this drive practical ly assures the "Sallies" that they will be taken into the United Community drive next spring. While it requires official ratification to for mally admit them. it was understood that if the s3,o0O could be raised as a temporary fund to carry the army finances until spring, thus proving that the people of New Britain really want the army here, there would be no further opposition. Treasurer stated today that the fact that New Britain wants the army has been established.
 Monday the army will give out about 75 Christmas dinners.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22
DratiH
John ID. Humphrey

Word has been received here of the death Of John D. Humphrey. aged s1, of Great Harrington, Mass. a for mcr resident Of New Britain. which occurred in the Great Harrington hos pital Friday afternoon.
 Mir. Humphrey was well known in this city. especially among the older generation. For over 20 years he and his brother conducted grocery store on Myrtle street and at one time were inc leading grocers here. NIT. Hum phrey was famous for stables he own cd, having a number Of high grade horses and numbering among his stock prize winners at the largest horse shows in the country.
 He leaves besides a number of oth- CT relatives two sons. Charles 4. Humphrey of s7 South Burritt street and John T.. Humphrey Jr.. or 4Ts West Main street.
 The funeral wiil he held in the Norfolk Congregational church Mon day afternoon al 2:5e o'clock. Burial wiH be in the Norfolk cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22
GAS CO. EMPLOYES
 AREN'T DRY SLEUTHS
And New Haven Company Will
 Not Permit Them to Be

New Haven, Dec. 22.-Officially, the New Haven Gas Co. today stated that it had refused to permit it's clerks and meter inspectors to CO., operate in enforcement of prohibition as requested by State Attorney AL ling and his assistant. Walter NJ. Pickett. The company itself de- clines to assist to the extent of disclosing the increase in gas con- sumption which might be due to use of utensil and apparatus for distilling liquor. The company, through J. Ar mold Norcross, said:
 Tt was proposed to utilize the right of the gas company of access into premises where gas is supplied for the purpose of search for viola tions of the liquor laws and the gas company was asked to lend it's men for cooperation in the work. In other words as it seemed to the gas company it men were to enter the premises of consumers under false pretences. However worthy the ob- iect may have been which Col. Alling and Mir. Picket had in mind the gas company did not feel that it had any right, much less a duty, to enter into the proposal
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22
DRIVER ExONERATED
Bridgeport Truckman AbsoIyed of All Responsibility in Death Of Man It Was Accident.

Stamford, Dec. 22.-samuel Kauff- man, truck driver Of Bridgeport. was exonerated from criminal responsibil- ity for the death of Nickolai Laurellio of Brooklyn in finding received here today from Coroner Phelan. Iaurei- lio was killed when Kauffmaifs truck skidded on the pavement and crushed him against a pole. He with other men on their way to work were walking in the highway. The inquest revealed a claim by several witnesses that there was no other truck ahead Of Kaufman who had claimed that heh ad turned sharply to thel eft to avoid truck and this catted the truck to skid on the wet pavement. The coroner finds evidence enough to warrant belief that Kaufman was right in his claim.
 In court Monday it is expected that a complaint against Kaufman would he noiled.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22
OFFERED TO MEET
 ANY FOREIGN TERMS
Shipping Board Hints And-U. s.
 Ship Discrimination

Washington, Dec. 22.-The decision of the American Bar association to use British ship for transporting it's members to London for meeting next summer was the subject of statement from these shipping board today detailing the efforts made to in duce association officers to employ a liner under the American flag.
 The board, the statement said, was willing to .'meet any terms or con- ditions'' offered by any foreign com- petitor, and several conferences were held with committees of the associa- tion in order to promote the inter- ests of the passenger fleet operated by the board.
 An attack on the decision of the Bar association to send its delega- tion on the Gunarder Berengaria was made in the senate just before the Christmas recess and a resolution of inquiry is pending there.
 Both the steamship Leviathan and the steamship George Washing ton were offered to the committee said the statement. "The United States lines were asked whether they were willing to meet any offer made by an English line and we were in- formed that they were, which was confirmed by letter stating we are prepared to make the same terms and conditions as have been or will be advanced by any of our competi- tors.
 MT. Kemp, secretary, Mir. Wad- hams, treasurer and Mir. Davis, presi- dent, were invited on the trial trip of the Leviathan, and Messrs. Kemp and Wadhams attended, at which time every phase of the trip was dis cussed. Later meetings were held and the Steamship George Washing ton was offered with the agreement to turn all of it's accommodations, amounting to 94S persons into first class for the purpose of the trip, the association to sell and sllot the &C., commodations as they desired.
 "A new committee of the bar as- sociation was suddenly appointed which held a meeting on October Sf which the United States lines re- auested permission to attend, which permission was denied. Shortly there after the information was received that the British ship Berengaria had been picked.'
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22
FRENCH RACER ID
 SHOW SPEED HERE
Epinard to Race at Belmont AQue-
 duct and in Kentucky

New York, Dec. 22.-Epinard. French thoroughbred champion. will race the pick of next years American four -ycar-olds in three races next September and October two on met ropolitan tracks and one in Ken lucky. NJ. Pierre Wertheimer. owner Of Epinard, revealed today before sailing for France on the Bercngaria.
 Discuscs Race Details
 NJ. Wertheimer, who has practically completed all details on the interna- tional series as a result Of conferences during the past two weeks with American turimen said the first sweepstakes, at a mlle will be run carly in September at Belmont park The second race will be run at Aqueduct track between September l ,, and lS and the third at I.atonia. Ky, the first week in October. The I'renchman did not disclose the dis tances Of tho last two events but they probably will bc at a milo and quarter and a mile and a half. res pectively.
 Epinard he said. will he shipped here in July with Everett Haynes. his jockey; Eugene Leigh, his American trainer; three stable men and three horses as training companions. Ept- nard will train at Saratoga for the sweepstakes in which he probably will meet Zev, Harry F. Sinclairs 1928 champion; In Memoriam, Ken lucky Crack; and Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson's My Own. among others.
 Then Turns to Women
 Turning from the discussion of turf events, NJ. Wertheimer. who is a man. ufacturer of perfumes and airplanes, paid tribute to the supreme beauty" Of American girls.
 There is but one type Of French beauty" he asserted, "hut rhcre are SiXty-cight types Of American beauty. Their final supremacy is their variety European women can go to school in the classroom of the American houdoir"
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22
THRrT COTTAGES BURNED

winsled. Dec. 22.--Three cottages ai inc south end of Highland lake were burned today. They belonged 10 Roland Aling. New Haven county detective at Waterbury; Miss \. L.. Hogan of Jersey City and Miss Anna cottages were four room structures and worth in all about 5000. They had been unoccupicd since carly fall. The police arc inquiriDg 10 learn the cause of the fire
 Two nearby cottages were in danger of destruction at one time but the fire burned itself out even after rum ming into the woods. Rain stopped the woods fire.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22
Wharf Workers and Shop
 Hands on Strike in Cuba

Havana. Cuba. Dec. 22.--Shopmen and wharf workers on the Northern Railway Of Cuba went on strike to. day but operating crews reported for duty according to Secretary Betan. court. of Agriculture, Commerce and Labor. Trains ran on schedule. The employees Of the Guantanamo and Western Railroad, which with those Of the Northern Railways had threa. tened to strike if the walkout on tho Cuban Railroad was not settled by today. arranged their differences with the road and no strike matcrialized General Betancourt said.