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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-08

ANNOUNCED AT
BRIDGE PARTY
Mrs. J. Harry Young Announces
Daughters Engagement To
William L. Bennett
MANY GUESTS PRESENT AT
BRILLIANT SOCIAL FUNCTION

One of the social events of the sea-
son was the Bridge party given by
Mrs. J. Harry Young, at her home on
Second street, Wednesday afternoon,
March, S, at which time she an
nounced the engagement of her
daughter, Miss Charlotte Amelia
Young, to William Lewis Bennett, of
Lansdowne, Pa.
The well appointed home was artis-
tic in its decoration of cut flowers
and greenery. In the living rooms
the color-motif was pink and white,
which scheme was ideally carried out
in the refreshments served. Baskets
Of Killarney roses adorned the piano
and book cases.
Tables were placed for twenty
guests. The tally cards were cupids
bearing wedding rings and Shower
bouquets.
Immediately before serving re-
freshments the rooms were darkened,
candles lighted and little Miss Phyllis
Young appeared in brides costume,
placing miniature brides and grooms
on each table as centerpieces.
The refreshments consisted of
salad and a refreshing ice course.
Unique favors, with cats in bags,
holding the secret, adorned the plates.
The first prize, hand-painted score
pads was awarded to Miss Sara
Scott; second, a rope of beads, to
Miss Rosemary Stevens, and the con-
ISOLATION prize, a table centerpiece,
was presented to Mrs. Randeau God
win.
The house guests for the occasion
were: Mrs. L. w. Thomas, of Lans-
downe, Pa, sister of Mr.. Bennett;
Miss E. Virginia McCarty, of Wood
bury, N. j.; Mrs. Derby Moran, of
Philadelphia; Mrs. G. Walter Mapp,
of Accomac, Va; Mrs. Sheldon
Chandler and Mrs. Harry L. Jarvis,
of Berlin, Md.
Others enjoying the splendid hos
pitality of Mrs. Young were: Misses
Sadie L. Jones, Sara Scott, Mildred
Clogg, Edna Callahan, Rosemary
Stevens, Mildred NAPLES; Mesdames
Frederic w. Wilson, Milton L. Yea
sey, Harry Schoolfield, Mark Gala
han, Randeau Goodwin, John Clarke,
Sioney Stevens, Franklin West, Clin-
ton Duncan, Edward Wilson, Smyrna,
Del, Clarence Dryden, Farrell Bowen,
Norris M. Young, J. Paul Young and
Claude Davis.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-08
Eight Stores Burned In
Big Fire AT Cape Charles

Fire broke out in Cape Charles
Va, last Wednesday destroying eight
stores, and entailing a loss estimated
at 100000.
The blaze started in at five o'clock
in the morning in the second story of
the Central Cafe, owned by Charles
A. Taylor, and was first seen by a
member of train crew.
Cape Charles has not a very eff
cient fire fighting apparatus, and had
it not been for the timely arrival of
two tug boats, a much larger area
would have been burned. These sue
ceeded in holding the spread of the
flames.
The stores destroyed are: T. G..
Fisher, druggist; E. r. Dryden, gro
Gerry; J. E. King, naval store; Chas.
A. Taylor, Central Cafe; Atlantic &
Pacific grocery; William Diverty,
grocery, and G. C. Whitemore, furni-
ture store. The offices of ]. w. Jones,
magistrate and insurance agent, were
also destroyed.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-08
Assists Somerset Sheriff
In Arrestine Bad Negro

Deputy Sheriff, Lennie T. Parks
accompanied Sheriff Sterling, of Som
erset county, this week, up into At
kinson's district to arrest one, George
Kearsey, colored, wanted for shoot.
ing fracas.
Making inquiry on the road as to
just where Kearsey lived, the officers
located the house, and on arrival
Sheriff Parks stationed himself al
the front door, and Sheriff Sterling
at the back.
The negro inside calling to know
who was on the outside received the
answer that it was the sheriff. I'm
mediately shot came hurtling thru
the door. Deeming his force not
large enough to capture his man.
Sheriff Sterling went for more men,
returned and took the negro into Gus.
tody. He proved, however, to be the
wrong man-being one, George Bal.
lard. George was taken into custody
for the shooting but Kearsey has not
yet been apprehended.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-08
THE BOND BOY" and
1.-THE TEMPLE OF VENUS
These Will Be The Feature Photo
Plays To Be Shown AT Empire
Theatre Next Week

A thrilling man hunt with blood
hounds is one of the gripping fea-
lures of Richard Barthelmess' "The
Bond Boy" which will be the First
National attraction at the Empire
Theatre next Monday and Tuesday.
Barthelmess, as Joe Newbolt, is
seen as the fugitive and he declares
the taking of these scenes made the
cold chills run up and down his spine
because the experience was so real
istic.
In the story Joe allows himself to
be convicted of a murder he did not
commit in order to shield woman.
Sentenced to die he makes dramatic
escape from Jail. Bloodhunds are put
on his trail and hair raising pursuit
follows.
Barthelmess' portrayal parallels
'Tol'able David" in point of power
and character. He is surrounded by
distinctive cast, the principal men,
bers of which are Mary Alden, cast
as an unforgettable mother and Mary
Thurman, as an unwilling wife.
Scenes of resplendent beauty with
nature at her best, establish an at
tractive background for the thou
sand west coast bathing girls and the
charms of Phyllis Haver and Mary
Philbin in "The Temple of Venus" a
Fox production at the Empire Thea
ter next Wednesday and Thursday.
David Butler has the leading mascu-
line part and an excellent cast is said
to have. been selected by Director
Henry Otto. The picture was filmed
on Santa Cruz island in the Pacific
Ocean. Lavish scenes of New York
society life also are presented.
John Gilbert in "Just Off Broad
way" will be the attraction for Fri
day and Saturday.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-08
l25 YEAR-OLD PINE
FELLED FOR ship KEEL
Giant Tree Stood Alone In Its Maj
esty.-To Form Base OF 65-
Foot Craft

Last week, E. James Tull, proprie.
tor Of the Pocomoke City Shipyards
felled a giant pine in the Gootee
woods short distance from town.
This "stck" is to be used as keel
for IS foot craft soon to be started.
1t is one of the very few remaining
specimens of once thickly studded
forests, and stood alone in it's majes-
ty, towering grandly over the stub
growth surrounding it.
The age of this tree was estimated
by the mechanics, who were shaping
it into the keel, to be 125 years. This
was determined by number Of rings
on the stump. It could be readily be-
ieved, too, when it was told that the
piece of woods once belonged to
"Aunt Sally, Payne, who owned it
for number of years.
1t is only the older generations that
can recall he candy shop of "Aunt
Sally" located somewhere in the
neighborhood of DR.. N. E. Sartorius
contemplated office building. She was
"Aunt Sally" for many a year; and
any property that had been hers
during her youthful days, must have,
by now, reached a ripe old age.
The tree will now be seen in a new
capacity. 1t will be transferred
from one element to another; from a
life of lonely growth to a busy one of
the traffic of the seas. What tale
it could unfold if, it could communi-
cate to mortals it's century of expert
ence!
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-08
CAR STOLEN FROM
0. R. ELLIS GARAGE
Joy Rider Leaves Machine On Stone
Road Near Town. Other Cars
In Garage Damaged

On Sunday night, or early Monday
morning, Ellis garage on Maple
street was entered by some unknown
party or parties.
A car belonging to Major Hudson
was taken out, and in the effort to
remove this, several other cars were
more or less damaged.
Early Monday morning the stolen
machine was found in Somerset coun-
ty at point on the stone road be-
tween the railroad tracks and the old
Hayward Mill ponds bridge. It was
somewhat damaged, but not materi-
ally so.
On Wednesday last an arrest was
made of Banks Talton, who had been
seen near the garage, and who had
been trying to secure car from Mr..
Ellis, but owing to the applicants
condition, Mr.. Ellis thought best not
to hire.
At the trial of Talton, Justice 'Har-
gis deemed the circumstantial evi-
dence sufficient to hold the accused
for the action of the Grand Jury,
placing bail at $1,000. Not being able
to furnish same, the prisoner was
was placed in Jail to await the con-
vening of the Circuit Court on March
oath.
q At the same session of the magis-
trate's court, Norman Martin was
fined $40 and costs for speeding his
car above the legal limit through the
streets of Pocomoke City.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-08
BOND issue
FOR POC0MOKE
IS APPROVED
Only One Vote Against Measure.
To Be Passed Without A
Referendum
SENTIMENT AGAINST
CHANGE OF CITY CHARTER

In response to call sent out by
circulars and also by the arrange
ment entered into on Monday of last
week, largely attended meeting of
Pocomoke's citizens was held in the
Municipal Building on Friday Feb
ruary Goth.
The object of this gathering was
to discuss matters of public interest;
one being the bonding of the town
for $55000; the other, the changing of
the town charter by which q town
clerk should be elected to take the
place of certain officials now funct-
ioning. LII.
The meeting was not characterized
by much debate. It looked as if most
of those present had given the mat
ters previous consideration and had
made up their minds how to cast
their votes.
With regard to the $5500O bond is
sue, the prevailing sentiment was
that this was peremptory; that the
town owed, the money, and bond is
sue was the easiest way to pay it.
Furthermore, in order to make pay
.ment sure, no chance should be taken
with referendum. When the vote
was taken there was only one vote a.
gainst the issue and that without
referendum.
With regard to the town charter,
there was more expression of opin-
ion. Considerable opposition to the
change was evinced, and when the
matter was put to vote, a large ma
jority showed desire to maintain
the present form of town govern
ment.
Since the meeting. it is reported,
that a petition has been circulated
seeking signers to favor the passage
of "a bill calling for the change in the
town charter which had been opposed
by majority of citizens at the meet
ing referred to. What success this
meets with, remains to be seen.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-08
Clues Rook Party To
Friends Last Wednesday

A very delightful Rook party was
held Wednesday of last week at the
home of M. c. Merrill on Walnut
street. After the games were finish
ed, refreshments were served. All
present report a delightful evening
Those invited We're:
Mr.. and Mrs. Drumond Powell
Mr.. and Mrs. Woodward Merrill, Miss
BERTHE Benson, Hargis Merrill, Edwin
Merrill, Herman Merrill, Miss Louise
Hodge, Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Miller
Charles Miller, Miss Rosa Duncan
Granvil Merrill, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM
Mariner, Miss Helen Mears Mrs
John Mears.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-08
Baltimore Syndicate Buys
Eastern Shore Railroad

A Baltimore syndicate has bought
the Maryland, Delaware, & Virginia,
Railroad. Colonel Jesse Rosenfeld
heads the corporation and the sale
has been formally ratified.
Some delay has attended the nego-
tiation owing to a hesitancy on the
part of the Pennsylvania Road to al
low the syndicate traffic rights over
a part of the system owned by the
P. R. r. An agreement was finally
reached and negotiations closed.
Col. Rosenfeld has stated that the
plans of the new magnates would soon
be formulated and published.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-08
EASTERN SHORE, FORMS
SENATORIAL COMBINE
Nine Counties Seek To Impose Gas
Tax For Improvement Of
Dirt Roads

The Eastern Shore seems to be
forming combination over at An
napolis for the purpose of putting q.
cross certain pet issues of the diff.
ferent counties.
Almost every Senator has money
bill for local improvement schemes
and good deal of log rolling is in
evidence.
Senator Lanlford wants road tc
Deals Island, Senator Copper, a
bridge over the Chester river; Sena.
tor Harrison, jetties at Ocean City;
the Wicomico Senator, a bridge at
Salisbury; and so it goes.
The Sho' has always been consider.
ed a mighty force in politics, and
many times they have gotten what
they went after. We shall see what
we shall see.
Another bill of Eastern Shore orr
gin is to be introduced raising the tax
one cent on a gallon of gasoline, in
the nine counties this side the Bay
the same to be used on the repair OF
dirt roads. This project has not met
with universal approval. Some OBJ
lection has been urged on the grount
that artificial roads are maintained
by the State from an already imposed
gas tax.
The dirt roads do not seem to be
amendable to such improvement as
will allow auto traffic except in fav.
orable seasons, and then nature an.
swers the purpose. When rains
freezing, and thawing follow one an.
other, it is claimed no amount OF
money can make dirt road passable
for cars land there are those ready
to declare the tax an unjust one.
Maryland University is still clam.
oring at the treasury doors for its
millions. The Governor is standing
firm, and it is not likely he will
change his attitude taken in opposi.
tion to the demands of the institu.
tion.
Local bills providing for Pocomoke
City bond issue, and the drug store
liquor sale privilege have been intro.
duced, but not much progress made
in getting them acted upon.
The session is fast drawing to 9
close, and home folk are awaiting
developments.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-08
76 YEAR-OLD SOCIETY
HOLDS ANNIVERSARY
Medal Worn By Members Back In
The Cos Presented To Society
President.

lThe following account of the 18th
anniversary of the Mt. Vernon Liter.
ary Society of Washington College
was received by us this week. This
college organization is 76 years old
making it probably the oldest body Of
it's kind in the State-Ed.1
"Those who had the privilege OF
being present on the famous old
"hill" at Washington College on Sat
urday evening, March 1st, will long
remember the stirring events that
took place. The early part Of the
evening was devoted to a game of
basket ball between the Sophomore
class of the college and team from
the Chestertown High School, in
which the college boys were victori-
Gus. This was followed by league
game between the crack college team
and the strong Blue Ridge College
Representatives. Washington Col
lege representatives completely out
clased its opponents by the one-sided
score of 62 to II.
"At the close of the game, very
large number journeyed to Reid Hall
to enjoy the banquet and speechmak-
ing in connection with the celebration
of the 10th anniversary of the famous
old Mt. Vernon Literary Society, dear
to all former students of the college.
Preston P. Heck, the president, in
troduced Harry Pringle Ford, of
Philadelphia, as the POSTMASTER. Mr..
Ford was a former president of the
society. After a delightful repast,
Mr.. Ford presented the speakers of
the evening, among them being the
president of the college, DR.. Tits
worth; the dean, DR.. ]. S. William
Jones, and John I. Coulbourn, men,
ber of he Board of Directors. T. H.
Owen Knight read an unusually good
original poem dedicated to the So
ciety.
Perhaps the most pleasant event
of the evening was the reading by
Mr.. Ford of a letter from E. ].
Clarke, former professor in the
college and now editor of the Worces-
cester Democrat. In his letter, MIR.
Clarke explained that he had been
given a handsome gold medal, which
had been worn many years ago by
James Blackiston, a member of the
society, and that he now wished to
present it to the society, to be worn
by it's successive presidents. Mr.. Ford
pinned the medal on President Heck's
coat, and very hearty rising vote
of thanks was given to Mr.. Clarke
by the large audience present.
"It is pleasant to note the many
signs of development in the college
buildings and equipment. Eastern
Shoremen should be proud Of the col
lege and should seek to make it in
every way worthy Of the famous
peninsula which it so ably repre-
sents."
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-08
Delivers Ten Fords.

Mr.. J. M. Clogg sold this week
quite a large assignment of Ford
chasses to Phillips 4 Oneil, road
builders at Cheriton. The weeks de-
livery consisted of ten, two having
been previously forwarded. This is
an unusually large order, and shows
the Pocomoke agent to be wide a.
wake.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-08
Plant Potatoes This Week

Mr.. Samuel Matthews, of Somerset
county, only short distance from
Pocomoke City, seems to have been
the first to get his potatoes in the
ground, having planted this week
From all accounts enormous acreage
is being titled this year in this vege-
table, and, unless some failures are
reported there seems likely to be a
glutted market.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-08

Mr.. Emerson w. Polk arrived in
town this week. Mrs. Polk is expect
ed to follow soon, and they will a.
gain open up their home here. Mr..
and Mrs. Polk have been away for
some months.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-15
VARSITY CREWS AT YALE
 WILL NOT BE CHANGED
Coach Leader Issues Seating for the FSrst and Second
 Rights.

New Haven. May l5.--With the possible exception of q slight shift in the makeup Of the freshman eight, nounced yesterday by Coaches Ed Leader and George Murphy for the regatta at Princeton on Saturday.
 The Yale first and second Narsity eights will be the same as those which defeated Pennsylvania and Columbia on the Housatonic two weeks ago. The i5o-pound crew will be practical ly a new combination, although again strokcd by Norman Freeman of Philadelphia. a former st. Paul school stroke.
 The boating follow:
 Varsity Crew--Bow, Carpenter; No. :, Sheffield; No. 8, Wilson; No. (, Rockefeller: No. |, Miller; No. G, kingsbury; No. :, Spoek; stroke, Lind ley: coxswain, Barnard.
 Junior Varsity crew--Bow, Isham; No. 2, shew; No. 3, Peterson; No. 4, Whitney, No. 5, Goodwin; No. 6, Quarter; No. :, Prudbomme; stroke, Potter; toxswain, White.
 Freshman Crev--Bow, kilbourne; No. ., Callenderi No. 3, Motle; No. {, Rule; No. ], Bunce; No. 6, Warren; No. [, Clarke; stroke, Laughlin; cox swain, Welles.
 150 pound Crew--Bow, Archibald; No. 2, iollister; No. ,, Brown; No. (, Law; No. 5, Hull; No. 6, Wilson; No. :, Heller; stroke, Freeman; coxswain, Baxter
New Britain herald., 1924-05-15

speed, doesn't worry nearly so much about the finish as many other driv- CTS. So long as his car is fast enough to keep him up in front duelling with the leaders he Is satisfied
 Durant also is an aviator, plays a violin, cornet and saXophone, is re- garded as keen business executive, and will make a tour to the South Sea Islands in his own yacht imme- diately after the Indianapolis race.
 With Dursnt here in India ma polls Is French ralet. Swedish masseur, a trainer, chauffeur for his three cars and his own cook,
 He trains as vigorously for the race as a heavyweight box fighter working out for a championship bout. Each day he boxes. works out in the gym, rides horseback, on a bicyele--and practices on his musical instruments. as well as rides many practice laps on the speedway.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-15
CARP FEELS SURE OF BEATING TOMMY
FlenChman Claims He Is in
 Wonderful Condition

Chicago. May 1s.-Conh1ent and ir
 good condition. Georges Carpenter
 French ring idol. settled down today
 at his quarters in Michigan City, Ind,
 for the strenuous training period to
 fit him for his bout. May Sl, with
 Tommy Gibbons, St. Paul light 1 heavyweight.
 1 Carpenter. speaking English almost without accent, on his arrival here said two weeks of training would fit | him for the bout. "I am bigger and 1 am stronger and l feel better than ever" he asserted. T am in excel lent condition. 1 trained hard for the fight with Townley in Vienna and 1 trained on the ship coming over.''
 He amiled when asked if he thought he would knock Gibbons out. That cannot say, but I think l will win," he told duestioners. "I am punching harder than when I fought Demp- sey."
 The match with Gene Tunney, in connection with which legal action is threatened by Billy Gibson, Tunney's manager, will be gone through with by Carpenter at any date agreeable, Descamps said. The French fighter will remain here until after July {, to accommodate Tunney, the manager said
 The contract for the Tunney-Car- pentier match does not forbid the engaging in q contest be- fore June Is, but merely stipulates he must be in America before May 16, Descamps declared.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-15
WANT FAIR WEATHER
 FOR OPENING GAME
State League Opener Scheduled
 for Saturday Afternoon

Only pleasant weather now is need ed for Saturday when the State league baseball league cover will be pried off at St. Mary's field with Herman Bronkie's Manchester nine here to op- pose the Besse-Leland nine in the opener. The official lists of players have been handed in and from now on no team will be permitted to sign i any new men without express permis- sion. The schedule calls for 30 games for each team, each outfit playing the other six times between now and la bor Day, although postponed games undoubtedly will carry the season well into September.
 The lineups as submitted to the league officials follow:
 Bristol
 Clyde Waters, manager; Lester Ian ming. Ray Paradis, Tommie Tracy Ed Goodridge, Gus Forsund, Harold Horkheimer, William Tamm, George Scott, Ben Reilly, John Moore. Arthur McCabe.
 Manchester
 Herman Bronkie, manager; Lam breck, Stratton, Thompson, Holland,  Burkart, Robb, Massey, Hanna, Will son, Edgar, Sipples, Kotch, Balseiper
 Nillimantic
 Fred Smith, manager; Michael Fisherty, Joseph Hand, George Adams, Harry Carlson, Al Powell, Fred Roy. Ed Trauske, E. Trauske, Clifford Prsm. Leo Normandi, Harry Noll, T. Callaghan. Al Callaghan,
 New Britain
 Eddie Goeb, captain: Palmer, Berg, Scott. Zeilke, Paul Hart. Barnett, Matchen, Bowden, Green, Harlowe, R. Besley, x. Bagley, Hyland.
 Ncridcn
 Ernest Hallback, manager, Charles Yale, Albert Bakos. William Kline, Leonard Mangum. Raymond Cossettc, Edward Hart. Fred Harris, Arthur Kenny, William Patkoskie, Charles Smedick,
 Torrington
 Ray Holden. manager; Melt od, Bal oski, klinger, Carl Johnson, Nick Rubno, Mclean, Eithir, Miller, Conk- in, Art Johnson, Manderlick, Rade- sHitsch.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-15
YALE LOSES IN 18TH
c7:sIs 1'' i: wi@e, in .'iysl; T!s@ez. Game.
 Got Seven Runs With only Two

] Hfts.
 New Haven, May IS. -- Colgate wrested iS.inning game from Yale yesterday to S, when Pitcher Harr, Scott, whose effectiveness had been marred by wildness, hit Hubbard in the back, forcing Jivermore across the plate with the winning run.
 Hubbard hit safely four times and won pass in six trips 10 the plate. His two bageor in the fifth cleaned up the bases and he followed when Nal lory oNerthrew second 10 catch him.
 Colgate registered its seven runs with the direct aid of only two hits It's first inning run was the result Of dropped flies by Neale and Ewing.
 Yale scored two runs in the first on pasa, Ewing's two bagger and Mal- lory's single and another in the sec ond on three passes and on out. Two more came in the fifth on errors by Hubbard and Clark and Mallorys single.
 With the count tied at six runs, l.irermore and Richardson singled in tho 18th, Sanford received four bad balls and Hubbard was hit, deciding the longest game played at Yale in decade. Wears fielding featured iale's play. He pulled down long running flies of Barnes in the I2th and Yates in the sixth.