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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-10
auto Collision Fatal

By times Special.
MUNCIE, Ind, Dec. Bernard
Lamb 10, was dead today from in
lurics received when his auto col
lided with a car driven by Herbert
Greene.
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"a HERE was Miss Turner
wv Land. I don't know"
Dobbins stared. Il thought you
we're her mother"
The woman laughed outright.
I'm only a hired mother. I'm q
professional mother. have four
daughters in this house"
How long have you been with
Miss Turner"
''Lemmesee. Twenty years or
more"
WAS she a trained nurse all that
timer
Not all-she was on the stage
first oT-hut she got hurt in an au-
tomobile accident
Look here" she cried. who are
YOU anyway? What DO you want Of
Eva2"
7 want TO see her-I want 10 talk
with her-why are you SO alarmed?"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-01-26
POCOMOKE CITY, ND, SATURDAY, JANUARY g. 1924
Carter & Ellis Fit Up
AttractiUe Beauty Parlor

Carter & Ellis have now inaugural.
ed a ladies' department of their well
equipped barbering establishment in
the Peninsula Building.
BY reference to the advertising col.
umns Of the Democrat, it can be seen
just what can be done. The proprie-
tors have fitted up very attractive
room in the rear of their mems de-
partment, and it can be reached thru
the main entrance to the Peninsula
Building. This room is furnished with
every convenience for hair dressing,
manicuring, facial treatment, etc.,
and its blue and white coloring pre-
sents a pleasing effect.
The innovation has already receiv-
ed warm response, and when it be-
comes thoroughly advertised, it is fair
to predict it will become a favorite re-
sort Of the women-folk.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-01-26

laid by him are brought to pass, he
will put up theatre on Front street,
on what is known as the Bratten lot,
and adjoining the lot which now has
a garage on the rear end.
The new place will be of ornamen-
tai design, and large enough to seat
from 700 to 1000 people. Special at
tention will be paid to the production
Of high class screen art, and the
manager will put forth every effort to
please the public.
It is also said the Peninsula Pro-
duce Exchange would erect build
ing on the vacant lot adjoining the
proposed theatre, and in front of the
Exchange garage. All these struc-
lures will go far toward filling up the
burned area, and all Pocomoke citi-
zens will rejoice to see the work
go on.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-01-26
ILLUSTRATED LECTURE
FOR POCOMOKE SCOUTS
Troop Inspected By W. G. Brad
ford, Boy Scout Executive OF
Eastern Shore.

w. Goldsborough Bradford, Boy
Scout Executive of the Eastern Shore,
was in this city on Tuesday evening
to inspect the local troup of Scouts.
AS form of entertainment mixed
with the business, an illustrated lee
ture was given showing scout activi-
ties. This was held in the M. E.
Church land much good council was
given the boys in the way of urging
them to shape their lives according to
the precepts as set forth in the pic
lures.
Prior to the meeting of the Eastern
Shore Council a conference was held
at which were present Scout Elk. Brad
ford, A. A. Parker, vice-president and
Rev. j. r. Bicking, chairman of Troup
committee in Pocomoke.
This city has a troup which at the
Wicomico County Agricultural Fair
was spoken of as "erack organiza-
tion." The Boy Scout idea is an in
valuable aid in the making of good
Americans, and no institution needs
more aid and encouragement, and
none gives more adequate returns in
splendid citizenship.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-01-26
FINED FOR CARRYING
1923 LICENSE TAGS
Five Virginia Citizens Arrested On
Tuesday Last By Maryland
Motor Policeman.

C. E. Duckworth, of the State con-
stabulary, made a haul this week of
violators Of Maryland's auto license
laws. He arrested five citizens of our
sister state, Virginia, for showing
1923 tags instead of 1924.
The guilty parties were, Clarence
w. Taylor, Rowland Satchell, r. J.
Jester, R. o. Horner, and Harry c.
Nash. These were each fined $25 and
costs. It is probable that the law in
their own state led them into a disre-
gard for that of Maryland.
In Virginia auto owners are allowed
80 days from January / to procure
new tags. In consideration for this
law, Maryland comedies Virginians Is
days to comply with our laws. This
was either overlooked or was not
known, hence the arrests.
In view of the arrangement in Vir-
ginia, it seems as if 1T would be bet
ter for Maryland to allow no extern
sion at all, or to name time which
eractly comedies with the Virginia
law. It appears that this would cause
less confusion and trouble.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-01-26
Local Guard Company
OUer Maximum Strength

Under the efficient management Of
Capt. Godfrey Child and Lieut.. Chas
D. Potts, the Headquarters Company
Sd Battalion, 1st Infantry, M. N. G..
is now recruited up to the maximum
strength Al land over.
The two officers have worked up q
real interest in the organization, and
it bids fair to rival, if not surpass,
any company in the State. It is un-
derstood that by special arrangement,
this company is permitted to enlarge
it's roster, and it probably will pre-
sent an imposing body in the near
future.
Should the interest continue for
three years, it likely means an armory
for Pocomoke City. This is surely an
incentive for continued zeal, and it is
to be hoped nothing will interfere
with the growth Of Headquarters
Company.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-01-26
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

The power boat Morning Light"
rammed the Pocomoke City bridge
draw on Friday. She staved in her
bow, but the bridge was undamaged.
/. Mrs. Annie Hargis, Miss Maggie
Clarke and Mrs. A. Granville Adams
have returned from a pleasant visit
with Mrs. Wallace M. Quinn in Girls
field.
Rev. G. I. Humphreys, D. D., presi-
dent of the Maryland Annual Confer
ence M. P. Church will preach at
Bethany M. P. Church Sunday even
ing at 7.30 o'clock.
The Worcester County Woman's
Club will meet Thursday, January 81
at 2.30 o'clock in the Library building
in Berlin, Md. A full attendance is
desired as important matters will be
brought before the club by several
prominent men of the county.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-01-26
Peninsula Restaurant
To Be Opened Today

"Nick" Bounelis & Co., open today
their new restaurant on Willow street
in the J. E. Powell building. These
people have spared no expense in fit.
ting up for business, and their place
is indeed attractive. In furniture
decoration, and floor covering, it is
hard to beat, and the public can sure
ly be served well, and at reasonable
rates.
With regard to the decorative fea-
ture of the room, it might be well to
note that exceptionally good work
has been done by local brush artists
The blending of .colors in the metal
ceiling, the panel finish in two colors
and the general finish in white anc
mahogany is very creditable indeed
This work was done by the Bonne.
villes, and they claim that it is use
less to send away for high priced Ia
Dor, when capable men can be foune
at home to do the same work. Some
argument in it.
Pocomoke City is now fortunate in
having two attractive and well man
aged eating houses, and it is to be
hoped they may be well patronized.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-01-26
SCOUT COUNCIL HOLDS
SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING
Report Shows Big Increase In En-
rollment. Publicity Committee
Thanks County Press.

The semi-annual meeting of the
Executive Council Of The Eastern
Shore Boy Scouts Wicomico, Worces-
Ter and Somerset Division, met in Sal
.sbury at a luncheon given in the
Blue Bird Tea Room. DR.. c. E. Col
.ins, Scout Commissioner, Of Crisfield,
Maryland's highest honorary officer
IN the organization, represented Son.
erset county; Worcester was not rep
resented. Hon. L. Atwood Bennett,
vice-president of the council, Hooper
:. Miles, county chairman Of Finance
committee, w. U. Polk, and Harry L.
Harcum were among the Wicomico
men present. John w. Noble, OF
Preston, president of the Council, and
w. G. Bradford Scout executive, with
headquarters in Salisbury, were a.
lnong those who attended the meet
ing.
A report showing the gain in Boy
scouts on the Shore during the last
six months was made and proved that
Shis movement for boys has made
rapid strides. The report showed that
IN July /, 1923, there were but 10a
ooys enrolled in troops, while on Jan
1, this year, there were 449-a net
gain of 342. The division by counties
was Wicomico, eight troops, four in
Salisbury, one each in Fruitland, Al
en, Nanticoke and Sharptown, with a
total enrolment 81; Somerset three
enrolment of Sc; Kent six, enrolment
If rs; Talbot four, membership of rs;
Queen Anne two, with 80 members;
Caroline two, with IS members.
The publicity committee reported
that the organization had met with
the most hearty cooperation Of the
eight newspapers in the three coun-
ties represented in this division, in
cluding the Worcester Democrat
Salisbury Advertiser, Wicomico News
Evening Times, Democratic Messen-
ger, Berlin Advance Crisfield Times
and the Marylander and Herald.
The question Of a Boys Camp fol
the summer outing was taken up and
committee composed of the presi-
dent, Mr.. Noble, Scout Executive
Bradford, and Thomas Bartlett, Of
Easton, was appointed to make Sc.
lection for such a camp, after inves
tigating thoroughly the sanitary con
ditions, etc., concerning same. It was
intimated that an ideal spot might b.
available on Miles river, Talbot coun
ty, that was easy Of access and idea
in other respects.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-01-26
FOUR BALL CLUBS
READY TO OPEN
LEAGUE SEASON
Ex-Cov. Harrington Of Cambridge,
And F.W.C.Webb OF Salisbury,
Mentioned For Presidency
'"JIM" SHARP SIGNED TO
MANAGE CAMBRIDGE TEAM

1t looks now as if the Eastern
Shore Base Ball League will go thru
the 1924 season with only four clubs.
Dover, Cambridge, Parksley and Sal
isbury, have qualified. Crisfeld and.
Laurel have tried to revive interest,
but, at this writing, nothing definite
has been accomplished.
In most towns on the Shore, there
is a great deal of base ball interest
a great many fans. These, however,
confine their contribution to the sup
port Of club to the purchase of
ticket to the game. They can not al
ways attend every game ,altho' their
interest in the score is equal to that
OF those who were present. When the
population is not large enough to fur
nish different crowds for different
days in sizes that will produce prof
liable gate, private contribution must
be sought land there is where the club
falls down. The fans don't go to the
extent of shelling out so much money
for the sport. It is well known that
no club in the Eastern Shore League
lis supported by gate receipts. The
trouble now is to get enough fans to
put up for the deficit.
Some little interest has been arous-
ed this week as to the coming election
Of President. Ex-Governor Har-
rington, of Cambridge, has been
prominently mentioned, as has also
been F. w. c. Webb, Esq, promi-
nent lawyer of Salisbury.
Some have favored the election of
man outside the towns in the League.
1t has been argued that, in matters
coming up for adjustment, a man
living in some town other than in
those represented in the circuit,
might be able to give more disinter-
ested service, and look at situations
in less biased way.
If such. an idea has ever occurred,
to the members, they might look far
ther than Pocomoke for a President
and fare worse. She has some real
fans, and some who. know the game
from A. to z.
Jim. Sharp has signed up to man.
age Cambridge. It is to be hoped he
may be little more successful there
than he was in Pocomcke City.
If no more than four clubs enter
the League, it is hard to see how it
could be managed successfully. With
eight last year, each town had three
games week. Cut the number Of
clubs in half, and it would appear to
furnish more of the sport than the
towns could stand.
Developments are watched with in
terest.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-01-26
Rumor Says Pocomoke City Is To
Have Two New Theatre Buildings
Syndicate
Playhouse On Lot Front Sreet-His Said
Both Will Have Seating Capacity Of 1000

in a building. When finished it will
seat 1000 people and will furnish the
public with first-class movies. They
will also put on the boards high grade
speaking plays, and offer the building
for use at certain community enter
prises.
1t is reported the sale Of the lot
has been consummated, and the erec-
ton Of the house will be started just
as soon as the weather is propitious.
The other prospect for theatre is
offered by Frank P. Bratten, the pro-
prietor Of the present popular movie
place. He apparently feels that his
present quarters are not up to stan
dard, and, satisfied with nothing but
the best, he will desert his stand, and
build an entire new home for his
pictures.
If the plans which are said to be
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-01-26
FORMER POCOMOKE
WOMAN DIED JAN. IA
Mrs. Florence McBriety, Daughter
Of Jefferson Long, Dies
AT Salisbury.

The following appeared in the Sal
isbury Advertiser of last week. Mrs,
McBriety will be remembered by
some of the older residents of POGO
moke City:
"After an illness of six months
from Bright's disease and after bear
ing with the greatest fortitude total
blindness for seventeen years, Mrs
Florence Long McBriety died at about
$50 Monday morning at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. P. H. Doody, on
Camden avenue.
Mrs. McBriety, who was 72 years
old, was born in Pocomoke City and
was daughter Of Jefferson and
Florence A. Long. She bore her suf-
ferings with the greatest courage and
was almost independent of her af-
Fiction, taking an active interest in
the household duties and reading her
Bible and other books by the raised
letter system for the blind.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday afternoon at 8 o'clock, the
Rev. Robert A. Boyle conducting the
services.
Besides Mrs. Doody, the deceased
is survived by four. children, Purnell
J. McBriety, and Ernest McBriety, OF
Salisbury; Mrs. Henry c. Rowe, Of
New York, and Mrs. L. B. Banks, Jr
Of Clarksville, Va"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-01-26
BERLIN P. E. CHURCH
NSTALLS new RECTOR
Rev. Roy Rolfe Gibson Succeeds
Rev. Potter As Rector OF
Worcester Parish.

The Rev. Roy Rolfe ellison entered
upon his duties as rector, of Worces-
ter Parish, Berlin, the first Sunday in
January. Mr.. ellison comes from
Brunswick, Me-, where during the last
six years he has done very admirable
work. Mr.. ellison is an Iowan by
birth and for several years was en-
gagged in literary work. He has writ
ten many short stories which have ap-
peared in the magazines and is also
the author Of several books, namely:
In the Morning Glow; The Legend of
Jerry Ladd; The Wistful Years; Miss
Primrose; and Kathrina.
When Bishop Davenport was secre-
tary of the Province of New England
he saw good deal Of Mr.. ellison and
became very much interested in him
and his work. Mr.. Gilson's coming to
this Diocese is due to the friendship
then formed.
While Mr.. Gilson's work will center
in Berlin, where Mr.. Potter was rec
tor for some fifteen years and did a
most constructive work, the parish in
cludes all the territory between the
Wicomico river and the Bay which
separates Ocean City from the main
land and north to the Delaware line.
Within it's limits is old st. Martins,
an interesting church somewhat di-
lapidated, but which should be restor-
ed. Services have been held here once
year with very large congrega-
tion. It is hoped that under the lead
ership of Mr.. ellison the church may
be restored and more frequent SER
vices held during the summer months.
There is also a considerable popula-
tion along the State road between
Berlin and Ocean City which should
offer an opportunity for some exten-
sion work in that locality.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-01-26
BUS Line ROUTES ON
SHORE STILL UNSETTLED
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Objects To Paralleling
Their Tracks.

The situation on the Shore, regard
ing passenger transportation, is still
unsettled at this writing. The Shore
Bus Company wants to operate lines
reaching to almost every part Of the
Peninsula. The railroads object to
paralleling of their tracks. The Pub
lie Service Commission rather favors
the railroads, and hesitate to sanction
routes which interfere with establish
ed steam traffic.
The Railroads hav expressed their
determination to discontinue all lines
on the Shore where the income is not
profitable. Whenever they approve a
bus route on the ground that they
purpose to discontinue such Of their
lines as parallel the proposed bus
route, that seems to be an argument
against the busses, and the Public
Service Commission witholds theil
consent.
So the tangle continues. AS yet nc
bus line has really been established
Focomoke City will probably be left
out, as the NY, P. & N. road will OBJ
ject to the running Of such a route.
1t is hard to see what solution will
be reached. But it seems pretty sure
that the Pennsy corporation will de.
eide to junk some of. their losing
lateral feeders.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-01-26
GOOD ROADS AN AID TO {
CHURCH ATTENDANCE
Rural Places OF Worship Widely
Separated Can Be Filled
With People.

"What is the matter with the
church ?" is the favorite demand of
those who find something the matter
with it. The country minister knows
what is the matter with his church;
nine times out of ten it is mud that Is
the matter with it; ruts and holes in
roads which are the matter with it;
inability of Pensioners to get to it
which is the matter with it, only e.
qualled by his inability to go to his
Pensioners.
The United States is God-fearing
church. going Nation. Churches grow;
new churches are constantly being
built. People want and need churches
But in the rural districts, miles from
good road, but a handful can gather
at the church few miles from home
unless the Sabbath happens to have
been preceded by a long spell of dry
weather.
The farmer must be merciful to his
horses. Time is great factor in
rural life. Where roads forbid the ex-
ira work, and a long trip means most
Of Sunday gone in travel, church at
tendance inevitably suffers.
Where roads are good, the country
church makes no complaint of lack OF
attendance. Where highways are
smooth, parish may be five times as
large and still not too large. Coco
highways are an asset to the church
as vital to the rural House of God as
they are to rural schools and rural
social intercourse.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-01-26
County Nurse Makes
Report For Decembe,


Miss J. Alice Wilson, Red Cross
Nurse for the county has submitted
the following report Of nursing and
ether activities for the month Of De-
cember, 1923:
Number Of nursing visits, 20; in
struction visits, IT, investigation
visits %; miscellaneous visits IL;
visits to schools z; total 78.
Patients attending child welfare
visits, 9 new patients and % old
patients.
Six hundred and ninety-six miles
travelled and $500 collected in fees
Transportation and office expense
$2754; school visits =; 81 pupils de.
fectiye; have had defects corrected
class talks 5.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-01-26
p. II. S. Annual Oratorical
Contest To Be Held Feb. /

The annual Oratorical Contest of
the Pocomoke City High School will
be held in the Municipal Building on
Friday of next week, February l.
The winner at this event will repre-
sent the schol at the county contest te
be held one week later.
In addition there will be several
numbers prepared by the Glee Clut
and the Choral Club. Patrons anc
friends of the school are earnestly in.
vited to attend. On occasions Of this
kind, a large audience lends inspira.
tion to the contestant, and adds zest
to the program. There are ~ speak
ers, 8 girls and 8 boys. Lend then
your encouraging presence.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-01-26

If all the rumors concerning the
erection of buildings for use as the
aters, materialize ,Pocomoke City will
not lack for amusement opportunities
for histrionic entertainment, in the
line of both the regular drama and of
screen productions.
While authoritative information is
not fully at hand, the story is persist
ent that theatre will be erected on
Clarke avenue between Market and
Vine streets, on the lot formerly occu-
pied by Young's Livery stables, and
just in the rear Of the post office site
before the Fire.
This, it is understood, will be pro-
jected by a syndicate from Delaware,
which operates chain of suck propo-
sitions, and has been wonderfully sue
cessful in the business. They pur-
pose to invest from $25000 to $4,000
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-01-26
Resolutions Offered On
Death OF S. M. Crockett

Robert I. Lednum, delegate from
Worcester, offered resolutions in the
House this week, memorializing the
death Of Samuel M. Crockett, former
delegate.
During Mr.. Crockett's term Of SER
vice as a Representative, extending
over two sessions, he made many
friends. A great many of these are
returned this year, and no doubt were
glad to approve Mr.. Lednum's reso-
lutions.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-01-26
ENTERTAINS AT BRIDGE.

Mrs. John w. Ennis very pleasant
ly entertained a few Of her friends on
Wednesday afternoon of this week at
her home on Market street. The
guests included Mesdames L. Paul
Ewell, A. H. Stevens, G. E School
field, Winter G. Cullen, A. A. Parker,
J. Paul Young, r. Harlan Robertson,
Emma Stevenson. Misses Ella Will
son, Nettie Barnes, Sadie Jones and
Addie Costen.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-01-26
PHILADELPHIA EXCURSION.

The Pennsylvania Railroad will run
a special excursion from Pocomoke
City to Philadelphia and return on
Sunday February 10 next. It will
leave here at 11.16 P. M, Saturday
and arrive in Philadelphia at 5.34 A.
M. Returning leave Philadelphia at
$50 P. M. A similar excursion will
be on April 27. These excursions give
an opportunity to visit many interest
ing points in and around the Quaker
City.