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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-05
Potato Prices Decline;
Movement Very Heavy

Account of heavy loading of pota-
toes in North Carolina, Norfolk and
lower Virginia this week, there has
been a decided decline in fob prices.
According to government reports,
there has been loading daily from 900
to 1,50O carloads, or almost double
what is considered the daily consump-
ton average Of the United States.
This fact has naturally depressed
all markets and brought about lower
prices, however, the Peninsula Pro
duce Exchange reports having mar
keted several hundred cars at prices
ranging from $500 to $3.75 per bar
rel fob. during the week.
At the time of going to press the
fob market is right around the $500
price. The Exchange hopes to be
able to maintain prices at around thi'
figure for their best goods.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-05
Halltvood Citizens Present
Fire Boys With $50 Purse

In return for the services rendered
by the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire
Department, at Hallwood, Va, on the
occasion of the recent fire at that
place, the citizens made up a purse
Of fifty dollars and presented it to
the boys on Tuesday Of this week.
The Hallwood people were loud in
their praises of the conduct of the To-
Gals in making the trip without
charge, and take this method of ex.
pressing in substantial way, their
appreciation.
The fire company no doubt fee,
grateful for the remembrance, and
hope that the trip will do more than
make a record in fire fighting; they
desire, more than anything else, to
cement the already strong feeling of
friendship existing between Virginia
and this part of the Shore; and Po-
comoke's neighbors can always feel
at liberty to call for help whenever
needed.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-05
WORCESTER TEACHERS TO
ATTEND SUMMER SCHOOL
Full List Of Those Who Will Take
Advantage Of Summer Vaca-
tion Training.

The teachers of Worcester county
are taking advantage of summer
school training and those who ex-
pect to attend, and the institutions
they have selected are as follows:
University of Maryland
Violet Chesser, Mary E. Knight,
Ellen r. Whaley, Lillian Riley, Emily
K. Dryden, Ewell Dryden, Willie
shockley, Mary Parsons, Helen Jones.
Kaleda Watson, Mary F. Bailey, Luz
rah Collins, Mamie Coffin, Nellie
Coffin, Nellie Collins, Paul S. Frank.
Columbia University.
Ethel M. Dix, Annie Merrill, Mrs.
Edna S. Whaley, Julia F. Bratten,
Louise Parker, o. Perry Simmons.
University of Pennsylvania.
R. P. Day, Katharyne Dale, Dale
S. Barton.
Pennsylvania State College.
William L. Bennett.
John Hopkins University
Lille Howard, John S. Hill.
Maryland State Normal School
Mrs. Edith Waterfield, Mrs. Irma
J. Jester, Whsle. Wilmington, Eliza
beth Bishop, Nellie Ringler, Jewell
Burge, Mrs. Gladys F. Payne, VIM.
]. Shockley, Ralph Farnham, VIM. F..
Quillen.
University of Virginia.
Margaret Wilson, Katharine Han
cock.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-05
FORMER POCOMOKE .
GIRL WEEDS IN TEXAS
Miss Marian Stevenson The Bride
OF Winfred A. Witham At
Houston, July 3.

Miss Marian Lee Stevenson, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. James H. Stew
enson, this city, was married to Win
fred A. Witham, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
M. E. Witham, of Sanford, Va, on
Thursday, July 3, 1924, in Houston,
Texas.
The brides attendant was Mrs. A.
w. Tips, Jr., and the groom's best
man was A. w. Tips, Jr., of Houston,
Texas. Miss Stevenson has been en-
ployed for the last three years as
book-keeper for the Atlantic. Refining
Company, at Philadelphia, Pa.
The bride carried a shower bou-
quet of lilies of the valley, and her
costume consisted of blue georgette
crepe, with hat to match, and satin
slippers.
After the ceremony a wedding din
ner was served at the residence Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Tips, 1910 Vermont St.,
Houston. After honeymoon trip to
Galveston, Texas, the young couple
will take up their residence in Hous-
ton, where Mr. Witham is employed
as manager of the Bradford Paint
Company.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-05

At this writing the deadlock still
continues in New York at the Demo
cratic National Convention. Fifty
two ballots have been taken without
a choice. Smith and McAdoo seem to
hold the veto power on each other,
and the time is not yet ripe for the
politicians to order a breakaway.
Bryan has not lost his hold on the
nation. He evidently desires the
nomination of McAdoo and in fiery
speech hoped to stampede the con-
vention for his favorite. He, how
ever, failed for the time being, altho'
his man did gain few votes.
The support given the dark horses
does not offer any data by which tn
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-05
Work OF Rebuilding
Market St. To Start Soos,

1t is understood the work on relay
ing Market street between Second
and Front will begin sometime in the
near future, probably next week.
AS the State is to furnish $4,000 of
the money, it likely they will have
an engineer on the job. w. A. Morse,
concrete worker of this city, will do
the work, and this, Of course, insures
satisfaction. :
With the exception of one or two,
all the posts for the new lighting are
in place. When the telephone poles
are removed, the concrete laid, and
the lights turned on, the two squares
will present a most handsome and at
tractive appearance.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-05
FAMILY REUNION ON MRS.
CORDY'S 9lst BIRTHDAY
Nonagenarian' Children And Grand
children Gather Here To Cele-
brate Occasion.

Mrs. Charlotte Gordy residing OH
Second street has reached the 91st
milestone Of life's journey, and still
retains much Of her health and
strength, and also her interest on the
things of today. She is active and re-
fuses to be thrown into the discard.
She has no idea Of an early dissolu-
ton, and feels she is good for many
years yet. May she have many more
birthday anniversaries!
In order to emphasize the joy of
the occasion, Mrs. Gordy's two sons,
M. H. Gordy, of Temperanceville,
Va, and L. C. Gordy, of Parksley,
Va, together with their families, pre-
pared most pleasant surprise for
their mother. They came in with the
usual big cake adorned with 81 can
dies.
Mrs. Gordy declared she expected
to see many more than that lighting
up similar cakes. Her grandchildren,
Mr.. and Mrs. Newall Stagg, of Snow
Hill, and Mrs. Emmett Taylor, of
Assawoman, Va, were also in the
party, and these with the family of
her son residing here John s. Gordy,
made up delightful family reunion.
The Democrat extends congratula-
tons to Mrs. Gordy, and trusts the
years may bring her nothing but
peace and comfort, and that she may
yet see many happy returns of her
natal day.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-05
Fair Management Starts
Advertising Big Event

The management of the Pocomoke
City Fair and Agricultural Associa-
ton have already started their ad-
vertis:ng campaign, and are thereby
telling the public what dates the COM
ing fair will be held.
Every individual of Pocomoke City
should take a hand in this, and begin
to talk the show up. This Fair is one
Of long standing. Under re-organiza-
tion, it has taken on new life. It is
an asset to the community and should
receive the hearty support Of all in
terested in the welfare of the town
and community.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-05
JULY FOURTH WILL BE
QUIET IN POC0MOKE
Many Of Citizens Will Go To Sea
shore Or To See Attractions In
Other Towns.

The National holiday received nc
special recognition in Pocomoke City:
indeed the place will look rather clos
ed up. Attractions on the outside will
draw many people and, no doubt,
neighboring towns will see many Po-
comokians within their borders.
Ocean City will probably be the
chief drawing card. If the weather
invites dip into the "briny," the
Beach will be crowded.
Parksley, Crisfeld, and Salisbury.
all about equi-distant from Pocomoke
City-have each game of ball; Sal
isbury entertains Dover in the mor"-
ing; Crisfield, Parksley. In the af-
ternoon, Parksley is host to Crisfield.
So one can see a game at either Sal
isbury or Crisfield in the morning or
at Parksley in the afternoon.
Crisfield is also offering as an ad-
ditional attraction, the workboat sail
ing races. These, no doubt, will cause
many to visit Oysterville.
The stores will close in Pocomoke
City, and the post office will be open
only at intervals. There does not
seem to be much effort at decoration
and the citizens appear willing to al
low the day to sink into. "innocuous
desuetude."
This should be different. Another
year some effort should be made t.
celebrate the nations natal day, and
year ahead is not too soon to begin
preparations. +.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-05
Democratic Convention Still
Dead-Locked On SD Ballot
McAdoo And Smith Hold Veto Power On Each Other
Break Bound To Come Soon.-John w. Davis
Will Probably Be The Man.

predict a choice, should Smith or Nc
Adoo fail to land the plum, John w.
Davis, at this writing, appears to
have the lead among the lesser lights
and it looks s,if New York may turn
to him.
Some littel furry was caused in the
convention when a few votes went
from the New York delegation to
McAdoo. But these failed to draw
many others, and this candidate b.,
the latest news seemed to be slipping.
The convention gives the appear
ance of not knowing jNst what to do.
Some of the press have accused it of
political cowardice. It evidently does
not wish to offend either the vets or
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-05
DEATH CLAIMS MRS.
THOMAS ]. VEASEY
SUNDAY MORNING
Had Been In Failing Health For
More Than Two Years. Pas
sed Away Quietly
COMMUNITY M0URNS
AT HER PASSING
(Communicated)


Mrs. Marietta Richards Veasey was
born in Somerset county, Md, Aug.
2, 1845. She was the daughter of
John L. Richards and Maria Powell
Richards.
Her parents moved to Pocomoke
City in her infancy where her father
engaged in the mercantile business.
On December "a, 1867 she was uni
ted in marriage to. Thomas j. Yea
sey who survives her.
She and her husband enjoyed a
beautiful companionship for 81 years
81 years Of which was spent in the
present home.
She had been in failing health for
the last two years and for the last
four months was confined to her bed.
During these long weeks of infrmity
and weakness she manifested beau.
tiful patience which was the result Of
a vital faith in the living Christ.
On Sunday morning June 29th, at
$50 o'clock she quietly fell asleep in
Christ to awake in the House of
many Mansions.
She consecrated her life to God in
early girlhood and united with Beth
any Methodist Protestant Church
and remained a faithful and efficient
member until her death.
She was interested not only in the
activities of her own church but in ali
things pertaining to the kingdom of
Christ and the welfare of her COM
munity.
She gave generously Of her time,
talents, and means for the advance
ment of Gods kingdom and the alle-
Walton of human suffering.
She was devoted wife, loving
mother, an unfailing friend, conse-
Grated Christian woman who leaves
behind an influence which is a bene-
diction to her family, church and COM
munity.
The eyes are closed, the voice is
hushed, the hands are still and we
say she is dead, but the kindly deeds.
the beautiful and unfaltering faith
of her life can never die.
blessed are the dead who die in
the Lord from henceforth; Yea saith
the Spirit, that they may rest from
their labors; and their works do fol-
low them."
Funeral services were held at her
late home, conducted by her pastor,
and her body was laid to rest in the
M. P. cemetery to await the morning
Of the resurrection. The pail bearers
were, Edgar Fontaine, Colmore E.
Byrd, F., Lee Bonneville, George Rich
ardson, James T. Young and Eugene
w. Veasey.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Veasey
Continued on Page 10Y
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-05
INTERNATIONAL TENNIS
NOW In SPOT LIGHT
Mile. Lenglen Again Withdraws
From Contest On Account
OF Illness.

A matter of great interest to the
American sport loving element, is the
tennis contests going on in England,
at Wimbledon, especially amongst
the women players.
Mile. Lenglen, woman champion,
was slated to face Helen Wills, OF
America, as, the progress of victories
seemed to indicate. But just as Miss
Wills reached the semi-fnals, Miss
Lenglen's physicians ordered the
French marvel to withdraw from all
future matches.
This brings to mind the fiasco in
this country few years ago when
Lenglen and Mrs. Mallory faced one
another. The latter was toying with
the foreigner, when the old World
expert broke down, wept, and ceased
all further trials.
1t looks as if, at times, the French
woman lacks what Americans call
"sand;" and, at others, she is all vim
and nerve. Temperamental is prob
ably the right word to use; but it
seems as if she should not be allowed
to retain her championship laurels by
playing only when she feels like it.
The American polo team is carry
ing everything before it; but the
Frenchmen were just little too skill
full with the fencing ,foils, easily de-
feating the United States representa-
tive.
For the Olympic events, however,
il is the concensus of opinion that no
finer body Of athletes ever crossed
the big ditch to uphold the physical
honor of this country. The results
are awaited with intense interest.
At home, probably the matter of
greatest interest now in sports is the
pace the Washington Senators are
setting in the American League Of
Base Ball.
Ordinarily a second division team,
and lowly one at that, this bunch of
players is at the top of the heap,
meeting all comers and turning in
victory after victory.
If the old dope that the club lead
ing on July A is favorite to cop the
bunting, then it looks as if the Capital
will see a winner. There are many
who are roofing for the Senators to
sur oh Av@
benefit base ball.
Coming nearer home, the sensation
in base ball circles seems to be Dick
Porter from our old Eastern Shore,
and owning as home, Allen, about
half way between Princess Anne and
Salisbury.
Accounts of his prowess at the bat
Continued on page 10)
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-05
St. Mary's Church Society
viii Be Reorganized

April l., 1894, chapter of the Or
der of the Daughters of the King was
organized in Pocomoke Parish. For
some time the Fannie A. Pick chap
ter has been inactive. It has recently
been rechartered. Sunday at 1870
the members of the chapter will re-
new their vows. The order is repre-
sented in forty-eight dioceses thru
out the country, and has a large men,
bership. The work of the order is to
care for the sanctuary, bring others
to the Holy Communion, visit the
sick and follow the rules which de-
mand prayer and service.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-05
ELECTRIC TREATMENT
AT OUR VERY DOORS
Splendid Opportunity For The AZ
ficted To Test The Efficacy
Of This School

The applications, in comparatively
recent times, of the great force ex-
isting in illimitable electricity
have bordered on the miraculous.
The service in the way Of supplying
heat, light, motion, has been the Won
der of the ages.
People have become accustomed to
the click of the telegraph instrument;
they have taken for granted the bril-
liancy Of lighted streets and homes;
they have proved the efficacy Of the
invisible fluid in the way of heating;
they have looked with wonder upon
the powerful force exerted on Mans
ingenious machinery, as boats are
propelled across the deep, mines are
drilled, weights lifted, and cars are
sent. hurrying across the vast plains
and mountains of the Earth's surface;
they have looked, with almost unbe-
lievable eye, upon that wonder of
modern times-the airplane-as it
it scars life-like through aerial high
ways, the electric spark supplying
the heart and life Of this great me-
chanical bird; they are still standing
amazed before the mysterious radio
casket which sends forth it's message
from far away lands, receiving it in
a way which, to the average mind, is
unbelievable and astoundingly strange
made possible by the secret force
Of the electric current; they have
learned how across unbounded space,
the voice borne only by the invisible
waves, ships at sea can speak as they
pass; flying machines call to their
kinfolk on land and ocean; and men
scattered over the broad earth can
hear each others tones
From what has been done, who can
say what shall be done with this great
unseen vital and powerful natural
product, Predictions are made that
by it's control over every known pow
er will be effected. Ships will be
guided without crew; telephone
photography is now afoot;. it is pre-
dicted one will soon look in the face
Of the person at the opposite end OF
the telephone; all the applications Of
the current many say are in their in
fancy, and scientists look in a few
generations to see the world literally
electrified-the wonderful agency
completely subdued by mans intel.
lete and ingenuity.
Prevailing as it does in the material
world, and as man is both material
and spiritual, why should electricity
not play most important part in the
physical condition of the human be.
ing; and, just as the heart of the au
Continued on Page 10)
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-05
Odd Fellouus Install
Officers Tuesday Evening

At the regular meeting of Apollo
Lodge, I.O.O.F. held last Tuesday
evening the following officers were in
stalled for the ensuing term:
A. w. Wilkerson, noble grand; G..
w. Parks, vice-grand; T. B. Venable,
warden; A. w. Justice, conductor;
David Wiltbank, chaplin; E. S. Inger-
soil, financial secretary; Robert w.
Thomas, corresponding secy.; Clarke
Lambertson, treasurer; w. N. Payne.
inside guard; O. A. Giltz, outside
guard; DR.. J. T. Mock, right support
er to the n. g.; Walter Tull, left sup
porter to the n. g.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-05

the drys. It desires to placate both
the K.K.K.'s and the anti-K.K.K.s. It
is afraid to make a decided stand for
or against the League of Nations, ann
it's candidate must be able to strad-
die all these issues.
The Baltimore Suns humorous cor
respondent gives each prominent can
didate another's christian names and
offers these as a compromise. To
date, the issue is uncertain. The dele
gates are weary and worn; their pock-
ct books depleted; and they are sigh
ing for the quiet of home life. The
break is bound to come soon and
John w. Davis will probably be the
man.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-05
F. E. STEVENSON
DIED IN BALTIMORE
TUESDAY MORNING
Death Follows Surgical Reaction
After An Operation For Appen-
dicitis. Buried Here Thursday
BODY RESTS In PRESBYTERIAN
CEMETERY NEAR OLD HOME

News of the death of Frank e.
Stevenson came as a shock to this
community and caused widespread
regret.
Frank was the son of the late
James G., and Elizabeth HI. Steven
SON. He was born in Poomoke City
January 10, 1879, being therefore As
years of age. He died last Tuesday,
July 1, the cause of his death being
a surgical reaction after an opera
ton for appendicitis, and occurring
at Union Memorial Hospital, Balti-
more, Md.
He received his early education in
the public schools, graduating at Po-
comoke High and then completing
business course in Wilmington, Del.
He had been away from Pocomoke
City for over twenty years, having
early connected himself with Balti-
more, Boston, Philadelphia, and New
York biscuit companies. At the time
of his death he was secretary and
treasurer of the Maryland Biscu
Company, South Charles street, Bal
timore, being associated with William
c. Scott, also formerly of this city.
His home was in Ashburton, subj
of Baltimore.
He was married in June 1905 [,
Miss Minnie N. Cranmer, daughter o'
the late Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Cranmt... :.
Besides his widow, two daIghte
survive him: Frances Elizabeth, agel
II, and Marah Hean, aged IL. IL
also leaves to mourn his loss, ty
brothers and six sisters: Willard r.
and Vernon p, of this city; Mrs. E. &.
Fontaine, Mrs. Joseph C. Stevenso :,
and Misses Vesta, Edith, and Be-.
trice Of this city, and Miss Hilda, ol'
Cumberland, Md. Also by two u
cles on his fathers side, Jacob E. al. I
Ira T. On his mothers side, an VI.
Gle Eben F. Hearne, Of Snow Hill, AMI
Miss Lavinia G. Hearne, of Washing
ION, D. C.
The remains were brought home or
Thursday and inferred in the family
burial lot in the Presbyterian ceme--
terry, services being held only at the
grave at a P. M. DR.. Hicks, pastor
of the church which Mr.. Stevenson
attended, accompanied the body.
Frank was another of Pocomoke
City's sterling characters. He was
member of family long associat-
ed with the history of this locality,
9,ud whose name stands high when in
te gritty and real manhood are taken
into consideration. The Steveusons
and Hearns are pointed to as consti-
tuting local folk who have added
dignity and distinction to the annals
of this community for years.
Frank was noble scion of noble
name, and Pocomoke City was proud
to claim him as one of her stancll
sons.
The sympathy of the Democrat and
O fthe rest of the community goes out
to the bereaved relatives at the un-
timely death of a devoted father.
brother, nephew, and citizen.