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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20
Jack Hart, Escaped Con-
Uict, Arrested In Chicago

Jack Hart, escaped life-term con-
vict, wanted for his connection with
the gang which foully murdered VIM
B. Norris, bank official Of Baltimore
city, has been arrested.
Hart was apprehended in Chicago,
where he was arrested for burglary.
Authorities in Baltimore were notified
and will probably get possession OF
the criminal after his case has been
disposed of in the Western city.
This is somewhat a disappointment
as Maryland was in hopes Hart would
at once be landed in the Maryland
penitentiary. The law in Illinois will
have to be satisfied first, however,
and it may be some time before Hart
is deported.;
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20
THE COVERED WAGON
CHRISTMAS ATTRACTION
Great Picture Will Be Shown At
Empire Theatre December
25th And 26th.

A magnificent epic OF the early
west is James Cruces latest Para
mount production, .'The Covered
Wagon" which will be the Christmas
week feature at the Empire Theatre
Thursday and Friday, December 25th
and 26th. This is a perturbation of
Emerson Hough's new novel Of the
same name, and it is said to be one
of the greatest photoplays ever seen
on the screen.
The features embraced in this story
are many and varied and include a.
mong others, the. start of $50 covered
wagons from Westport Landing (now
Kansas City,, in 1S4s. The terrors Of
fording freshet rivers, prairie fires
and the like are depicted with great
realism. A buffalo hunt is one Of the
most exciting scenes. Old Fort Brid-
ger with a night attack and fight by
DAY with Indians, are shown. The
dividing Of the trails to Oregon and
California at old Fort Hall, a touch
Of the gold fever in California, magni-
ficent mountain shots and a culmina-
tion Of the romance with the estab-
lishment of one of the first home
steads in Oregon-these are all Incl
dents in picture that bristles with
big scenes.
Such historical characters as Kit
Carson, Jim Bridger and Bill Jackson.
scouts and typical western characters
are Portrayed in the Paramount
screen version of the novel, which is
conceded to be one of the most nota-
BILE literary achievements Of the pres
ent decade.
The various roles are in the hands
of well known screen players. The
leading man is J. Warren Kerrigan
ard the leading woman is Lois Wilson
Alan Hale is the villain. Others in
the cast include Tully Marshall, Ethel
Wales, Charles Ogle and John Fox
Jack Cunningham adapted the novel
to the screen. IS
Other attractions during next week
at the Empire are as follows: Monday
and Wednesday-"When Mans 9
Man," with an all-star cast. This is q
perturbation of Harold Bell Wright's
novel Of the same name.
Tuesday-Lyceum entertainment.
Saturday = Virginia Valli, in "The
Signal Tower"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20
FORMER POCOMOKlAN
TO WE'D RICHMOND GIRL
Edward B. Freeman, Jr., To Marry
Miss Mary Elizabeth Tucker
On January Sixth

Mrs. Mary Allen Lane, formerly Of
Lynchburg and now of Richmond, Va.
announces the engagement of hel
niece, Miss Mary Elizabeth Tucker, te
Edward Butler Freeman, Jr., son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Freeman, formerly
of Pocomoke City, but now Of Nor
folk, Va.
|, TIL wedding will take place on Jan
|6, 1925. Immediately thereafter Mr.
and Mrs. Freeman will sail for Secon-
dee, Gold Coast Colony, British West
Africa, where the groom is employed
in the lumber business.
This will be the third trip Mr.. Free
man has made to the Dark Continent
and he has some rich experiences in
his work among the natives in the
prosecution of the job of cutting and
marketing hard woods mahogany in
particular.
Mr.. Freeman's mother before her
marriage was Miss. Mollie B. Lloyd,
daughter of the late Mr.. and Mrs. C.
C. Lloyd, of this city. Mr.. Freeman
paid Pocomoke City a visit very re-
Gently.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20
FORMER POCOMOKE BOY. !.
WILL GO TO WEST POINT
Harvey J. cCready, Now OF Sails
bury, Now Preparing To Enter
Military Academy.

Harvey McCready whose mother,
Mrs. r. v. McCready resides in Sails
bury, has been designated by Major
General Bullard to attend a West
Point preparatory school now being
conducted at Plattsburg Barracks.
This school is for enlisted men to
aspire them to wear an officers
shoulder straps. McCready will re-
ceive approximately months inten-
'sive instruction in subjects in which
he will be examined to- enter the Mill
tary Academy. Several graduates of
West Point are the instructors. On
March 8 he will take the final en-
trance examination and should he sue
cessfully pass he will be discharged
from his enlistment and regularly en-
rolled as a Cadet. = +
At the end of A years he will re-
ceive, his co.amission in the Regular
Army. The establishment of schools
of this type are in line with the poll
cy of the War Department to give
enlisted men every opportunity to be
commissioned. Vacancies for 100 sol
|diers are reserved and competitive
examinations are held yearly to fill
them. McCready, who was recon-
mended to take this examination by
his company Commander because of
his high moral standing, and deexcellent
character, will therefore be conspicu-
GUS as one out of 11S,6OO men now in
the Army.
The McCready family were former
residents Of Pocomoke City, and their
friends and acquaintances will be glad
to lear Of young McCready's advance
in the line of his chosen work.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20
Girl Scouts Will Glue
Christmas Party

The Girl Scouts of Evergreen Troop
No. of Pocomoke City are going to
celebrate Christmas Eve this year in
same way they did last. A Christmas
party is to be given to the children
here in Pocomoke who don't know so
very much about Santa and his CIV
ings at Yuletide.
Mayor Hall has kindly consented to
let them use the City Hall on this oc-
casion. Anyone who cares to aid the
Girl Scouts in this undertaking will
be greatly appreciated.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20
Reu. D. w. Littleton To
Remain In, Pocon,oke

Much to the qualification Of his
congregation and to the community al
large, Rev. D. w. Littleton has decid-
ed not to accept the call so urgently
extended by the church at Cheriton
Va, and has decided to remain as pas
tor of the Baptist Church in Pocomoke
City.
Mr.. Littleton is an influence fol
good amongst the people. He is a
good mixersra broad minded preacher;
an industrious worker; a. high-toned
Christian gentleman. Pocomoke City
wants to keep all such in its midst.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20
NEGRO MURDERER CAUGHT;
ESCAPES LYNCHINC PARTY
Harry Merrill Of Somerset County, Shoots Father-Inaw
Then Kills Lewis S. Dryden And Wounds Officer
Carey When They Attempt To Arrest Him
HUNDREDS OF MEN JOIN IN HUNT WHICH
ENDED IN HIS CAPTURE MONDAY IN SWAMP,

AS the news of the shooting spread
through the town, many citizens of
the town. and county farmers armed
themselves with shot guns and pistols,
and Joined Sheriff Luther Daugherty
in the hunt. A Gordon was thrown a.
bout the swamp.
Shortly after ,nightfall Saturday
it was estimated that 400 citizens
We're under arms. Several were depu-
tized by the, Sheriff. A special detail
Of State Police patrolled the roads
leading to and from the vicinity Of the
swamp, and pickets, were established
about every 200 yards. All automo-
biles passing along the road were
stopped by the pickets and searched
for negroes.
Two bloodhounds arrived from Suf-
folk, Va, at II o'clock, and trail was
picked up at a frame shack where the
negro was seen about dusk. The
hounds followed the trail about four
miles thru the swamp to a road and
there lost the scent. It was at this
point that the negro claims he re-
traced his steps. M
The armed mobs maintained their
vigil throughout Saturday night and
Sunday morning eating sandwiches
on duty. Sunday afternoon the
hounds were again used and appar-
emily picked up new trail.
T T. M. Parks, Of Salisbury, following
one of the hounds for about 8 miles
into the swamp, declared that two
bullets ,whistled past his head. The
dog; trained to stop at the sound of
pistol fire refused to go further. AT
ter resting about 20 minutes, Parks
said his only alternative was to re-
turn. W. 81
With every avenue of ingress and
egress carefully watched, with special
details of guards at railroad stations
and steamboat lines, the entire East
ern Shore from Dover, Del, to Cape
Charles had the appearance of be-
seiged territory.
1t is probable that the murderer
will meet his fate on the gallows, or
in the electric chair. But in the right
of trial which the law gives to every
man, there is always a chance either
of acquittal, or of an escape from
what seems to be the desert of this
man-his life for the life he took.
If there ever was a justification of
la lynching method of dealing with
such, many believe this is the occa-.
sion. Even as the negro had no re-
spect or fear, evidently, of the law, he
would seem to be outlawed, and de-
serving of no protection Of the sta
tutes.
For the good standing of COM
munity, however, it is best to allow
the legal procedure, even tho it in
wolves much delay. Civilization can
not exist without law, and it is prob
ably best to abide, by the courts even
tho guilty one Should escape.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20

Inc allegeO murderer OF WafdeI
Lewis S. Dryden, Princess Anne, Md.
has been caught, was landed first ir
the Jail at Salisbury, and afterwart
transferred to Baltimore city.
His apprehension was effected last
Monday by Sheriff Luther Daugherty
and Charles F. Dryden, former sheriff
and the point where he was arrested
was swamp about a mile distant
from the scene Of the shooting. He
made no resistance to arrest, and was
unarmed when taken.
The negro apparently was destitute
of any means of escape, being with
out money, and, it is reported, failed
to secure friends enough amongst his
own race to aid. him in a getaway.
It is probable that he will be given
speedy trial; movements seem to be
on foot to convene the Grand Jury,
but should the demand for an early
trial be denied, the case would not
come up until the April term of court.
Indignation ran high in Somerset
and elsewhere, and lynching was
loudly talked OF. If history should
repeat itself, the neck-tie party might
come off if the prisoner is brought
back to Princess Anne for trial.
Merrill told his captors that, while
nearly 400 armed citizens and State
and county officers were surround
ing the swamp Saturday night he had
sought refuge in barn at the farm
of Gilbert Stevens, negro, near the
swamp.
He verified the trail followed by
the blood hounds and said that he
had doubled back after reaching the
road. The point where the dogs lost
the scent. He also said that he fired
his last shots at T. M. Parks; Sails.
bury, who was following one of the
hounds in the swamp.
Warden Dryden and Officer Carey
were shot just before noon last Sat.
urday while attempting to serve a
warrant on the negro. The warrant
alleged that the negro shot his father.
in-law, Clarence Hitch, Friday night
during an alteration between the two
men.
:. According to eyewitness account Of
the affair, the officers arrived at the
negro's house in an automobile. The
negro was in the yard with single
barrel shot gun on his shoulder. Of
ficer Dryden, covering the negro with
his pistol, declared that he had a
warrant for his arrest and command
ed Merrill to put his hands up.
The negro refused and walked to-
ward the officer. They grappled about
80 feet from the car. In the mean
time Officer Carey went to Drydenk
rescue. Selling Dryden's pistol, the
negro turned and shot Carey twice
thru the back. He then shot Dryden
through the heart, and the latter who
had been hitting the negro over the
head with a blackjack, dropped dead.
Carey released his grip on the negro
when third shot from the pistol en-
tered his thigh. The negro fled to the
swamp.
Officer Carey, bleeding profusely,
dragged himself to the car and drove
back to Princess Anne. to give the a
larm. He was then rushed to the Pc
ninsula General Hospital at Salisbury.
Altho' critically wounded, he is ex-
pected to recover, according to DR.. j.
McFadden Dick.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20
Mrs. Mary C. Smith Dies

Mrs. Mary c. Smith, wife of John
Smith died at the home Of her son,
William Smith, December 9Th, at the
age of 81. She leaves husband and
four sons to mourn her loss.
Funeral services were held at her
late home conducted by the Rev. D..
w. Littleton on Tuesday, December 8.
Interment was made in the M. E..
cemetery.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20
Special Christmas Services
At NJ E. Church Sunday

Christmas sermons and music will
feature the services at Salem M. E.
Church, next Sunday, both morning
and night. The subject of the sermon
in the morning will be-, "The Guild
ance Of the STAR" and in the evening,
"The Rooms in the Inn."
r. P. Hartz is in charge of the
music with Miss Madge Tull at the
organ. The soloists are Mr.. Hartz
and Mr.. Bennett. The following is
the program which will be rendered:
Morning
Prelude-Melody in F.
Offertory-Thais.
Anthem-The Lord is Come. y
Anthem-The Prince of Peace.
Evening
Prelude-Melody of Love.
Offertory- Awakening.
| Anthem-Come and Worship.
Anthem-Somebody Told Me OF
Jesus.
The mid-week prayer service, fall
ing on Christmas Eve, will be omitted
In it's place there will be Christmas
morning service at 6 o'clock in the
J church.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20
Attention, Subscribers!

method reminding its subscribers that
the for which would
be very acceptable at this time Of the
expraons be noted the label
his calculations These followed by
acceptable Christmas present
opportunity also extend to all the friends of the
without exeptona the feties
nothing household and
the coming give everyone continued health and increased
prosperity Fx aal.s s$@as
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20
BOYS OF P. H. S. GREATLY
INTERESTED in AGRICULTURE
Freeman Hammond Company
Coming Tuesday Next

The Freeman Hammond Com
pany, the second number of the
Winter Entertainment Course,
will appear in the Empire The
ater next Tuesday evening, De-
cember %. This bids fair to be
just as fine an attraction as the
fifrst, and will furnish a de-
lightful opening up of the sea-
sons holiday diversions. A,
crowded house should greet the
entertainers.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20
NeuU Soft Drink Stand
To Open On Willol0 ST.

$ Mr.. Roy T. Littleton and G. Cleve
Townsend are opening up a soft drink
and confectionery stand in the rooms
formerly occupied by w. H. Clarke &
Co., on Willow street.
This is good stand for business,
and no doubt these two gentlemen will
do we'll.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20
Advertisers, Take Notice!

the midst of the Christmas the Demo
will Wednesday instead Of Saturday in order to give
the force chance to enjoy the Holidays
asked send in their later than Tues
This win be time for the merchants and others to extend
cis the the Democrat is ask
ing fhe columns hid early and
s. prompt ii sending il. the dShk4 they wish made.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20

Mr.. Robert Melvin, of Cape Charles,
spent Tuesday with Mr.. and Mrs. Jno.
IS. Melvin of Oak street.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20
A yisit To The School By The Editor
yes No Doubt As To Truth 4
OF This Statement.
+STRUCTOR STAGES FARM
MECHANICS DEMONSTRATION


en, and deservedly so, to the depart
nent of Home Economics, as conduct
ed by Miss Ethel Dix in the POGO
mole City High School. The Balti-
more Sun gave extended space to, an
exposition Of Miss Dix methods, and
stated that they were securing nation
wide adoption.
This is one of the departments
which are the object Of much criticism
and Opposition. Many are ready to
say that too much time is devoted to
such work; too much money spent in
their prosecution; and very frequently
IS heard objection that 1--WE never had
any Of these 'fads' when we went to
school,
The Democrat spoke of Miss Dix
work ia q recent issue and does not
now purpose to repeat; but it would
wain Ike to refer to another kindred
subject being taught at the local
school. The department Of Agricul-
ture IS referred to.
This is also sometimes mentioned in
the list of modern "fads" in public
xsducation. Even as it is said that the
nother can teach the girl all the good
Housekeeping and care of children
kthat is nd Ned; so the father, if he is
-. ~ ~ A L.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-20

III Iiic Uuy oil eiiS
and its allied sub
", there are many
turned out from
! and many boys
hether the efforts
Improve the situa-
stated to a GER
estigation of the
n leave no doubt
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-11-14
DOCKTON
(Mrs. Claude PETERSON

Mr., and Mrs. B. F. Scanlon,
who spent the past three months
among relatives and friends in
Pennsylvania, are now at their
ranch for a few days, before GO
ing to Seattle for the winter.
Joe Collins, of Everett, was a
Sunday guest of Alfred Stuckey,
Mrs, G. Middlecoff was lunch
con hostess Tuesday, to Mrs. W.
Phillips of Burton, Mrs. Saunders
of Sacramento, Cal, and Mrs. F.
Harrison.
Mrs. Flora Davis has returned
from a summers stay at Marriage,
Michigan.
Mrs. 7. Hastings of Manzanita,
spent Tuesday with Mrs. c. Keen.
Horace Keen is putting up a
new building that will house his
car and horse.
Mrs. W. J. Bell of Seattle, is
spending few days at her sum
mer home. She expects to leave
soon for San Francisco, to be with
her daughter, Mrs. Armstrong, for
the winter.
Conrad Danielsen has added a
fine garage to his attractive place
on Main street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Means of Tacoma,
were Sunday guests at the G. Mid
dlecoff home.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Hossler of Sc
attic spent the week end at the
Claude Petersen home.
A fine Armistice Day program
was given by the school last Tues
day afternoon, under the able di-
rection Of the teachers, Miss Mel
son and Mrs. Berry.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-11-14
SOUTHERN HEIGHTS
Mrs. A, N. MorrilD

Bert Lewis, of Tahlequah, has
moved to Tacoma for the winter.
The basket social at the school
house Friday of last week was not
as we'll attended as it would have
been had the night been more
pleasant, but enough were there
TO make the evening a pleasant
one. Miss Cofau kept us busy en-
tertaiming each other. Fred Pugh
auctioned the baskets in a lively
manner We hope the weather
will be better the next time.
We are sorry that Rev, Howard
is having such a serious time, and
is unable to attend to his work.
The church is fortunate in having
such an able speaker as Mr.. Weber
to substitute during the time Mr..
Howard is absent. Mr.. Howard s
many friends sincerely hope for
his speedy recovery.
Monday morning found ice and
frost in Tacoma, snow in places
north of Seattle, but the dahlias
at the Sheffield Dahia Farm are
still blooming, and so are our own.
Mr.. and Mrs, Stanley Morrison
of Shawnee, attended the football
game at Seattle Saturday of last
week. Their son, Ernest, and a
boy friend from Tacoma remained
at home to care for the many pets.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Bates of
/ Paradise Cove, left Seattle Thurs
day of last week with friends, to
go by auto to Los Angeles. They
planned to attend the stock show
in Portland last week. Paradise
Cove joins Camp Sealth on the
north.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-11-14
CENTER NEWS
Continued from page one)

Mrs. Minnie Black spent the
day in Seattle on Wednesday of
this week.
A family reunion was held al
the VIII Morford home last Sun
day in honor of Mr.. and Mrs.
Woodman Morford and little
daughter, who left by auto for
Nebraska.
On Sunday, November I'd, Mr..
and Mrs. Will Morford enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Morford
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-11-14
LISABEULA
Continued from first page)

be served. All are invited. The
social will be held in the church
in the evening.
The Lisabeula Ladies Aid will
meet in the church parlors on
Wednesday afternoon, November
10. Mrs. Maloney and Mrs. F.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-11-14
and family of Seattle,

Mr., and Mrs. R, Morford moved
to Seattle last week where they
have purchased the Woodman
Morford home,
Mrs. Rice, Mrs, II, S. Hoover's
mother, is spending a few days
this week in Seattle.
The regular monthly meeting of
the Center P. Il. A. will be held
on Wednesday evening November
Doth, instead of Friday evening
There will be a good program and
IA large attendance is desired.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-11-14
BURTON
(Received too late for last wccl,

Ni'NNNlNNN wv lult lbl ldNN WYNN =
George II. Taylor sends greet
ings TO friends from the Clara
Barton hospital, Les Angeles.
where he recently underwent an
operation, from which he is recov-
cring, He writes it will be from
four to six months before he can
resume work.
Mr., and Mrs. Leigh Stone ell.
tcrtained over the week end Miss
Anne Whitaker of Lewiston, Ida
no, a sorority sister of Mrs. Stone.
Shattuck will entertain, We will
sew for the bazaar which will be
held in December.
There is quite a force of men
working on the unfinished stretch
of the new Cove road, which is
good news, as it was badly needed.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-11-14
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR SALE Jersey bull twenty
month old. Y. SARyoLD.
Cove. ll-2t
THE GRAVATONE PRESS, Bur
ton, has splendid assortment
of personal Christmas greeting
cards special NaShon Island
greetings -Something new also
printed stationery for Christmas
gifts. Why pay city prices {?
Phone Red 1901. tf
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-11-14

last week, and G. d. MISSIONER
was among those visiting Tacoma
on Saturday.
Little Nellie Hayes spent few
days the past week with her sister
in Tacoma, Mrs. Brauer, nee Net
tie Hayes.
John Spar, who left for Cali
fornia October LIST in his car, re-
turned the day before election,
just in time to vote.
Mrs. Oils was called 10 the bed
side Of her husband at the home
of their daughter, near Elma, on
Tuesday. Mr.. Dills' illness is
very serious. Doctors have no
hopes of recovery. Clyde accom-
panied his mother to Elma. Our
sympathy goes out to this mother
and children in their troubles.
Henry Faulhaber has joined
the radio fans, and has purchased
and having installed one of the
lest radio sets on the market.
c. Martindale and family are
moving this week. They will soon
be established in the new home.
which will be Home, Sweet
HON." No more renting.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-11-14
MAURY
Mrs G. Meyer

C. Martindale was a business
visitor to Tacoma on Thursday of
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-11-14

Mr. aud Mrs. James II. Jay who
have lived on the Island for about
30 years left a few days ago to
live IN Seattle, where they own a
nice little bungalow at 1928 sd
avenue. Mrs. jays aunt Mrs.
Carpenter, who came from Phila-
delpbia about a year ago, and
Mrs. Jay Is daughter, Mrs, M. H.
Morgan viii both make their home
with Mr. and Mrs. Jay. Mr.. jay
celebrated his 85th birthday last
Saturday and Mrs Crpenter was
SO years old on the same day The
Jays are among the Island s
choicest souls and a regiment of
friends and neighbors win Join in
wishing them all the good things
that may come to them.