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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-09-13
Chautauqua Closes;
~ Assured For Next Year

The Chautauqua meeting of 1924
closed last Tuesday evening. There
were the usual differences of opinion
as to the merits of the program; some
praising, some critie<s.ng pnfavor-
ably. However, the music, lectures,
drama, and other features were en-
joyed so much, than one hundred
names were secured as guarantors for
the 1925 session.
There is no doubt that the quality
Of entertainment furnished is worth
the price of a seasons ticket; and
each number is worth what is charg-
ed for single admission. The dis
satisfaction which arises is due most
ly to the form of contract which
guarantees the producers what they
ask, and. gives them all receipts in
excess.
This does not appeal to Everybody,
but there always seem to be guaran-
tors ready to put up the money, and
so long as that is the case Chautau
qua will make its annual appearance
in this community.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-09-13
Editors Meet Next Week
At Haure de Grace

Havre de Grace has been selected
ss the place of meeting for the Mary
land Press Association, and an invi-
tation has been extended to the Del
Marvia Press Association to join
them.
The date is Monday next, Septem-
ber Is, and an elaborate program of
entertainment has been arranged. Air
plane trips will constitute part of
the diversions. A dinner will be serv-
cd at Hotel Bayou by the Havre de
Grace Chamber of Commerce, and
Governor Richie has accepted an in
vitation to be present. The two asso-
Citations are paying the Governor some
of their social debts as he was host
to them at Annapolis early in the
year. A large attendance is expected
at the meeting.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-09-13
Pocon,oke City Bakery
Re-Opened This Week

George T. Huston has re-opened his
bakery at the same location where he
;tarted business some time back-at
the old power station.
The place has been over-hauled and
,verything is now in the pink of con-
lition. Mr.. Huston has secured the
services of George Renshaw,s an ex-
oerienced baker, and satisfactory ser
ice is guaranteed.
Pocomoke City has long been in
iced of this industry, and if her deal
srs in the product turned out by Mr..
Huston, can serve their customers as
acceptably with home bread, pies, &C.,
as by the foreign article, it looks as
f it was up to them to support Mr..
Huston.
The public will be notified more ex-
olicitly later as to the enterprise.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-09-13
Entertains Class OF 1924
At Oyster Roast On Bay

Miss Ethel Dix, teacher of Domes-
tic Science in the High School of this
city, very delightfully."- entertained
the 1924 graduating class at an oyster
roast prepared at George Island
Landing, last Wednesday evening.
The luscious bivalves were served
with accompaniments of coffee, pick
les, crackers, etc., and most enjoy
able season was experienced. The
following were present:
Misses Grace Ward, Grace Lam
bertson, Madelyn East, Emily Brom-
ley, Margaret Beauchamp, Margaret
Jockey, Louise Powell, Lillian Satch-
ell, Angie Lee Scott, Julia Blaine,
Juanita w. Reid, Elmer Birmingham
Fred Hayman, Vernon Ingersoll, Wal
ton Pilchard, Wilson Barnes, Allen
Lankford, George Knight.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-09-13
SCREEN SENSATION IN
DOWN TO SEA IN SHIPS
Thrilling Picture Will Be Shown AT
The Empire Theatre Next
Wednesday And Thursday

One of the biggest and most sensa-
tional thrills ever recorded by a mo-
ton picture camera can be found in
Elmer Clifton's "Down to the Sea in
Ships" the feature attraction at the
Empire theatre next Wednesday and
Thursday. &
This scene shows where Raymond
Mckee, who plays the leading male
role in this production, >harpoons a
whale, and later the wounded and an
cry monster Of the deep turns upon
the small boat and catapults the oc-
cupants into the water smashing the
boat to kindling.
When Mr.. Clifton decided on paying
a last tribute to the now almost for
gotten whaling industry, by filming
the actual harpooning of whale, he
planned to photograph the real stuff
AS result Mr.. Mckee was forced to
sign ships papers and enlist upon {
re egular whaler.
This particular scene, it is said,
shows the small boat being towed at
express train speed through the water
by the angry whale. 1t then shows
the whale making a turn and charg-
ing the boat. Critics and experts. have
said, wherever this production has
been shown, that this thrill is one of
the biggest sensations ever seen upon
the screen. 1t plainly shows Ray
mond Mckee risking life and limb in
the taking of these realistic scenes.
The management of the Empire
theatre feels confident that the mo-
tion picture public will, find this scene
truthful in every detail, and recon-
mends "Down to the Sea in Ships" as
one of the best and most interesting
photoplays of the year.
Other pictures to be shown at the
Empire next week are: "Black and
Gold," with Pete Morrison on Mon
day and Tuesday and "Ace of Catcus
Range" with Art Mix on Friday and
Saturday.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-09-13

Revival services in the ME. Church
Of this city will begin tomorrow Sun
day. The services of Rev. DR.. George
w. Cooke have been secured.
He is a member of the Genesee
Conference, N. Y, of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, He has had coun-
try-wide experience in evangelistic
campaigns and during the World War
overseas duty.
In many of the leading towns of the
Eastern Shore, Wilmington, Crisfeld,
Cape Charles, Snow Hill, Milford, and
others, he has had~remarkable meet
ings.
Besides being a preacher of great
power and personal worker of win
some appeal, DR.. Cooke is musician
Of high talent. He is singer and an
adept on several instruments the
trombone, cornet, aelo, violin, and
piano. Accompanying DR.. Cooke is
Harold H. Vigneulle, a soloist and
leader of the music of the meetings.
AS part of simultaneous evange-
listic meetings during September in
Pocomoke City, these leaders will hold
services in Salem M. E. Church be-
ginning next Sunday morning. The
public is cordially invited to attend.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-09-13
Mterparochial Date
Changed To Sept. rs

Owing to an important meeting of
the clergy at Easton on September
23d, the date of the Interparochial
meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary for
Worcester county is changed to the
25th. The meeting at Easton had to
be arranged to suit the special speak
er-the Rev. DR.. Wyatt Brown of
Baltimore. The Interparochial pro-
gram will be unchanged, with the ex-
ception that Bishop and Mrs. Daven-
port will be present.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-09-13
Mrs. William S. McMasfer
Dies In Princess Anne

The illness of Mrs. William S. Nc
Master, noted in last Saturdays issue
Of the Democrat, resulted in her death
on Wednesday last, in Princess Anne,
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Robert F. Duer.
Funeral services were held yester
day. She is survived by her two
daughters ,sMrs. r. F. Duer of Princess
Anne; and Mrs. Charles Fisher, of
Salisbury; and by one brother, Chas.
G. Dale of Baltimore. AS stated pre-
viously, she was the daughter of the
late Rev. William Dale, of this city.
She married William S. McMastcr,
brother. of Hon. E. w. McMaster, of
this city, and member of the State
Board Of Education.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-09-13
PITTS CREEK FARMER
DIED WEDNESDAY LAST
Henry P. Merrill, Aged IA Years,
Answers Last Roll Call
OF Time.

Henry P. Merrill, prominent farm
er of Pitts Creek neighborhood, died
at his home at o'clock last Wednes-
day morning, death resulting from a
complication OF diseases; he was IA
years of age last month.
In 1880 Mr.. Merrill married Miss
Mary w. Wilmington. Two children
were the result of this marriage, both,
however, dying in infancy.
Mr. Merrill has lived all his life in
Pitts Creek neghborhood, was sue
cessful agriculturst, and was esteem
ed as one of the sold men of his COM
munity. He had the confidence of all
who knew him, and many will regre.
lis passing away.
Besides his widow, he is survived
by one sister, Mrs. Mary C. Merrill;
and by two half brothers, Thomas and
Lemuel P. Merrill.
Funeral services were held yester-
day at Pitts Creek Baptist Church,
conducted by the Rev. D. w. Little
ton.
The active pail bearers were his six
nephews: Arthur, Granville, Wood,
Marion, Herman, and Russell Merrill.
The honorary bears were the fol-
owing deacons of the Pocomoke City
Baptist Church: William E. Hall, H.
3. Pilchard, Edward M. Ross, Charles
I. West, Charles X. Howard and
Sylvester Messick; the following dea-
Ions of Pitts Creek Baptist Church
Harry Birmingham and Frank White
;olmore E. Byrd and ]. w. Singleton
.lso acted as honorary bearers.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-09-13
POCOMOKE STORES TO
STAGE FALL OPENINGS
Milady Will Have Chance To View
Latest Styles Next Wednesday
And Thursday

The season has arrived for Fall
openings; the coming week will. see
four of our progressive merchants
displaying their wares to the public.
Hargis Department store will be
ready to show their patrons the latest
designs in the many lines they carry
in furniture, rugs, millinery, dress
goods, shoes, and hundreds of no.
tons.
Godwin's Department store is pre-
pared to meet the demands of their
choicest customers, and claim to have
as fine line of goods as they ever
carried.
Miss R. Belle Wilson, the fashion
able milliner, has studied the latest
models in hats and bonnets, and with
her lifetime experience, has made
selections which will make it easy for
her friends and patrons to buy.
= Miss Stark has visited all the lead,
ing cities in search of the best Gre
ations. She has on her tables also
imported goods, which are sure to at
tract the eyes of the most fastidious.
She states that all her stock is abso-
lutely new, she having reduced her
summer goods to almost nothing. She
invites an inspection of her Fall
stock.
No doubt there are others who will
soon be ready to show assortments OF
goods that will prove, if proof is nec-
essary, that Pocomoke City is still at
the head of shopping facilities in this
part of the Eastern Shore.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-09-13
SAMUEL S. HANDY
DIES NEAR POCOMOKE
Octogenarian Connected With Many
Well Known Pocomoke
People.

Samuel S. Handy, Of Rehoboth.
Nd, died in this city at the home OF
his son, S. J. Handy, on Wednesday
last aged SO years, the cause of death
being the infrmities Of old age.
Mr.. Handy was born at Marumsco
Md, and was the son of the late
James and Harriet Handy, and a
brother of the late Rev. H. j., and DIR.
Sidney Handy, both of whom taught
in the High school in this city. He
married Miss Virginia Anne Powell
on June 25, 1858.
He is survived by seven children:
Mrs. Elizabeth Broughton and Mrs.
Lillian Dalby, of Marion Station; Mrs.
N. B. Goffigan, of Cape Charles; Alon-
"a Handy, Of West Chester, Pa; Miss
Hattie E. Handy and S. ]. and E. p.
Handy, Of this city.
Some of the surviving relatives are:
Rev. H. Kingman Handy, of Balti-
more; Prof. S. S. Handy, of St. Johns
College, Annapolis, Md; Prof. H. B.
Handy, of Richmond, Va; Mrs. Fan
ME Handy and daughter, Miss Marian
of New York and several grand chill
dren.
Funeral services took place today,
the officiating clergymen being Revs.
J. C. McFadden and D. M. Littleton.
The bearers were, J. c. Carver, w M.
C. Adams, James Adams, R. j. Crop
per, E. T. Long, and C. H. Matthews.
Mr.. Handy was one of the oldest
members of the Rehoboth Baptist
Church, having held his membership
there for about So years. '-
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-09-13
"7he Merry Whirl" To
Be Staged Here 3 Nights

Crescent Chapter No. Al, Order
Eastern Star, is making extensive
preparations for their third annual
Petticoat Minstrel Revue, "The Merry
Whirl," which is to be presented at
the Empire Theatre for three nights,
October 8, Q, and 10.
The entertainment committee, is Sc
,ecting the cast, which will number
about rs of Pocomoke's best singers,
dancers, and entertainers. Rehearsals
for the show are to commence on Sep
tember 22d.
4 The popular Wheeler Producing
Company, who have staged several
very successful shows here, are again
to have charge, which is assurance of
performance of the highest merit.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-09-13
tuberculosis PreUentoriura
Closes Successful Sun,nae,

The Maryland tuberculosis Asso-
ciation's Preventorium which is main
tanned at Claiborne, Maryland for un-
dernourished children, closed its sum-
mer season on September 1, in time
for the opening of the school year.
During the summer approximately
one hundred and fifty-fve children
from the city of Baltimore, and the
counties of Maryland were cared for.
There were four children who at
tended the Preventorium this summer
from Worcester county.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-09-13
Former Pocon10ke Girl
Weds In PHILADELPHIA

Announcements were received here
this week of the marriage of Miss
Rozena P. Ardis to Leland James
Smack of Philadelphia, which took
place in that city Tuesday, August IL.
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. George w. Ardis OF Green
backville, Va, and for several years
engaged in the Millinery business in
Chincoteague, and this city,
Mr.. and Mrs. Smack will reside in
Philadelphia.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-09-13

The impression that public admin
istrations are extravagant seems to
have almost universal credence. Prob
ably this is justified, and probably
not, but since it is generally accepted,
it behooves public officials to take
note of it and to endeavor to keep the
public fully informed on all matters
pertaining to city affairs.
Perhaps one Of the most important
phases Of city government is the Bond
ed Indebtedness and the Sinking Fund
Acct. At least it is believed the tax
payers are genuinely interested in
the funded debt of the town and the
account that is accumulated to liqui-
date it and for that reason the follow
ing statement is given.
Bonded Indebtedness
The Bonded Indebtedness of POGO
moke City is $140,O00.O0 ($25, ,O00-
1898 issue; $1s,OOO-1902 issue; $12,-
OOO-1908 issue; $35, ,OOO-1912 issue
and $55, ,0O0-1924 issue.)
Sinking Fund Account
There is on deposit in the savings
department of the Pocomoke City
National Bank--in cash-$24 ,821 .OS
There are also in the safe deposit
boxes of the Pocomoke City Nationa
Bank $4,000 of our 1898 bonds ant
81 900 Of the 1902 bonds. In othe1
words, we have in the Sinking Funt
account $31,821.Os, composed of casl
and our own bonds. This fund nigh
well be considered as being divided in
to two accounts, viz: Sinking Fun'
No. i and No. 2. The No. accoun
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-09-13
What's Going On In The City Hall

to consist of $4,000 in cash and the
5000 in bonds of the 1898 issue; that
account could then be considered
ready to wipe out the $25,0O0 indebt-
edness falling due January 1, 1928
it would simply be closed other than
to earn compound interest until 1928.
Account No. would be composed, at
this time, of $5,821 .08 in cash and the
1000 of the 1902 bonds; this account
woud be continued until it amounted
to $4,000, when it would be closed in
like manner and ready to pay the
bonds falling due January 1, 1882.
In view of this information every
person interested in the welfare of
Pocomoke City has reason to be
proud. For the Sinking Fund account
is in excellent condition notwithstand-
ing the fact that a vast amount of
money has been spent to improve con-
ditions in the city during the last few
years.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-09-13
Missionary Meeting

The Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society of Bethany M. p. Church will
meet at the parsonage Monday, Sep
tember 18th at 8 P. M. This is the
first meeting of the fall and every
member is urged to be present. Bring
your friends.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-09-13

Miss Ida Belle Wilson has gone to
Towson, Md, where she will teach
History in the State Normal School
during the coming year.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-09-13
1924 Tax Assessment

The total assessment Of Real and
Personal property in Pocomoke City
for 1924 taxes is $2,6S6, ,629.O0; this
is an increase over 1923 of $144,7 ,7s2.-
IS. The tax rate has been established
and is the same as last year, per
cent. The increase in the assessment
for 1924 over 1923 will give us an adj
ditional income of $1,447.83, this a.
mount, however, will be offset to a
slight extent because our proportional
part of the tax on Bank stock will be
about $275 less than was received dur
ing 1928.
The Washington times., 1924-12-13
Il. p. DAWSON ACQUIRES
BAD-MAN'S REVOLVER

COLORADO SPRINGS. Colo. Zee.
1s.-When Henry P. Davidson, son
OF the late New York banker.
reaches home with his bride. for
merly Miss Anna stilIman. after a
honeymoon here, he viii show 10
his friends Colt SS-caliber revolv.
err taken from George Marquette.
all-around bad man, who was ar.
rested here and is now serving time
in the pen.
1t is the weapon with which the
bandit shot James w. Cass, the
Denver officer who tried to arrest
him recently. With his pal, Melvin
Majors, he escaped but was taken
from a train here.
Davidson bought the weapon
from Marquette's attorney, who re-
ceived 1t as his fee at the trial.
The Washington times., 1924-12-13
NAVAL RECORDS
BILL FAVORED
IN HOUSE
Measure Provides for coIIec-
ton Of War Documents
in Washington

Appropriation Of $4,000 for ex-
tension Of nurses quarters at the
Naval Hospital here Is recommended
by the House Appropriations Com
mitteeN in the naval appropriations
bin reported to the House today.
The bill provides 1890 for the
collection of naval records Of the
world war in Washington.
An appropriation Of $3.50 il
made for the naval observatory to
be used in preparing for observa-
tions Of the total eclipse Of the sun
January ID, 1925.
The committee recommends APP
preparation OF 100000 for repairs
and improvements Of barracks and
public buildings, including the rent
ing and Improvement Of structures
inlthe District to- be made with the
approval OF the public buildings
commission.
The Washington times., 1924-12-13
WOnen's Clubs
What Club Women Are
Planning and Ac. +
cOraplishing.

The Mask Club. group Of Cen
trail High School dramatic students
and alumni are giving unique caba-f
ret dance at Wardman Park Hotel
tonight at 8 p. m.
Stage dancing numbezs will fea.
ture 2 large part Of che entertain
ment OF the evening and the Sanga-
mo band viii furp4sh the music for
the dancing.
Chaperong fgr the evening will be
Miss Sybil Eaker, Doctor and Mrs.
Grey, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lee,
Doctor and Mrs. Beach and Mr.. and
Mrs. Maize.
The dance committee are Misses
naarceline Grey, Yvonne levy, Mary
armstrong, Erma Eeiger, and Clarke
Beach and Russell Graham.
The Business Women's Council
az Its meeting In the Church Of the
Covenant last night heard an Illus.
trated talk on Health Crusade
given BY Mrs. Grant OF the Health
Department.
Reports OF the bazaar, held at
the congregational Church, were
even anf huge success was an.
Doctor Isaac Ward gave his usual
Bible talk.
Mrs. Virginia White Speel. tres.
ldent OF the District Federation OF
WomenS Clubs, announces that
owing to the coming OF the regular
monthly meeting OF the Federation
IN Christmas week, the regular
meeting will be omitted and a
special meeting held December 30.
The Twentieth Century Club. an.
nounces that owing to the ap.
preaching holiday season the nature
ana parliamentary law sections OF
the club will omit December meet
ings and resume sessions early In
January.
c. w. Warburton, director Of ex-
tension work for the Department
OF Agriculture. will be the guest of
nonor at the reception to be given
Dy the officers and board Of the
college Women's Club, 1922 /
street, Wednesday at s .. m.
lie WIN give. an illustrated talk
on The Work Of the Department
or Agriculture Of Interest Ia
Women" Mrs. Joseph G. Zirkle.
second vice president OF the club.
VIII he the hostess, and win be
assisted by Miss Sarah BealI. Miss
JAMIE Elizabeth Newton, Miss .MInna
gin and Mrs. Altoh r.. Hodgkins.
Miss Charl o. Williams. field and
legislative secretary Of the NationsI
educational Association, win be fhe
speaker and guest Of honor Al the
tea given by the College Woman,s
CIub' Monday. from 4 to 6 o'clock
MISS Williams will speak On the
Sterling Reed Bill. 1"s
me nostesses for the afteEnoon
are Mrs. Lawrence Radford. Mr.
William Bonar Bell. Mrs .,
Ault. Miss Jessie Robbins and Mis-.
Sophie Kent. anu MISS
Mrs. Olive Neville.Rolfe o. p n.
The Washington times., 1924-12-13
GOOD ROADS DELEGATION
TO CALL ON COOLIDGE

Twenty-Five representatives OF thu
United States Good Roads Associa.
ton. the Bankhead National High.
way Association and the city Of
Houston. Tex, including the entire
Texas delegation in Congress. viii
call on the President at 10 a. M.
Monday, to invite him to the annual
meeting OF the joint organziatAn in
Houston next April.
The delegation will be headed bv.
j. A. Rountree. director, who is in
charge of arrangements. Invita-.
tions will be extended by Governor
e. Lee Trinkle of Virginia, Bennehan
Cameron, Lynch Davidson, Senator
Morris Sheppard and Congressman
Daniel Garrett.
The Washington times., 1924-12-13
PEACE COUNCIL
DELEGATE IN.
TALK HERE !.
Mrs. r. r. Morgan Warns of
Danger Of Another Euro
pean War

Political uncertainty, economic de.
preston, and the housing and EN-.
ployment conditions In England and
Germany will cause a revolution in
both countries which may result in
another European war, IL interna-
tional cooperation does not do
something to prevent 1t, was the
message given by Mrs. r. p. Nor.
gan, American delegate to the In.
formation Council for the Prevention
OF War. at the tea given by the
High School Teachers Union at the
College Women's Club today.
Mrs. Morgan also stated that
the Dawes report was proving to
be the only respite to European
nations and that 1t was up to the
United States to morally support
the peace treaties and leagues.
BoarN Of Education officials and
teachers were invited to the tea.
Mrs. Edith Compton Paul, presi.
dent Of the union received the
guests and Miss Sybil Baker poured
lGas