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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-01

Frank l.. Gipson Of Bingham, who
has served under Mooers during his
last three terms and also for one
term under En- Sheriff Harry Good
rich; Everett Reed OF Harmony. one
OF sheriff Ilealy's deputies served
six months under sheriff Aooers.
Frank i. Caswell OF Nurridgc-
wock, while not having served
under sheriff Moorers, has had some
experience as deputy sheriff having
served under IIN sheriff Frank T.
Iennell.
The new deputies are, for SHOW
hogan Elton Lyle Markham and
True Ellis. Nh. Markham was
formerly from The Forks. He SER
we'd in the World War under Cap
tain Healy. lie is married, his wife
was formerly Louise Nerkicc. lie
is a member Of the Simon Peters
Post The /. .. q. f.. and Knights
OF Pythiaa lodges. lie has been
connected with the fire company and
the police forces. lie is u democrat
and has been 4 candidate for sheriff,
True Ellis was born in Marysville.
California, but has resided in
Maine since a small child. lie Is
now employed as 4 salesman at the
store Of Hown,an Hardware store.
lie also served over seas under
wife WAS formerly Belva Rush and
is one Of the grade teachers in town.
He is Il member Of the Simon
etc"s Post. |. q. G. /. Lodge and
Skowhrgan Grange.
Ira Durgin of North Arson, a gro
Ger; is d native of The Forks, and has
iaa,, n 1eaphnr Ifp iS Ip1pript his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-01
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often IN n hours. To
proves iuaL you can
Can Be Stopped

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have more pep, tie free from burning SEN
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iic free and postpaid under plain wrap
your prostate gland trouble. yon can
pay the favor by telling your triends--if
not. the loss Is mine. Simply send me
your name and prove that you can feel ~
years younger and lie rid of prostate
trouble.
I. g. WAikER, 23tI gateway station.
Kansas City. Mo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-01
TOD.N s IN > Al-Mh.N A.
II-oNE EcRs HEARTRREAK

= ARRy'S letter had been hastily
scrawlcd at desk in the Al
- gonauin Hotel, in New York
headaiarters. for motion picture ana
theatrical pe0-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-01

Mrs. John O'Ecilly will entertain
the Silent Six club at a New Years
party this afternoon at her home
On Goodwin street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-01

Lawrence Bush, who mas lcen
passing the Christmas HOLIDAYS WIN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-01

Copyright. 1921. BY The Wheeler Syndicate. Inc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-01

Solution Of yesterdays puzzle.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-07
NOTED film BEAUTY
AT EMPIRE NEXT WEEK
Katherine Macdonald, In ''The
Scarlet Lily" Feature Picture
AT Local Playhouse

On next Wednesday and Thursday
the noted film beauty, Katherine Mac
Donald, will be seen at the Empire
Theatre in "The Scarlet Lily" First
National picture.
"The Scarlet Lily" is vital drama
with a background Of politics-the
type of politics which is so common
in the large cities and in which there
is no quarter asked or given. Fred
Sittenham, the author of the story,
perceiving in the political game" a
fertile field for the embodiment of a
tale of passion and intrigue, has con-
structed plot so fascinating and fill
ed with suspense that it holds the at
tention with a vise-like grip.
The unique manner in which the
star, who plays the role of Dora
Mason, a saleswoman in an art con-
noisseur's establishment, becomes the
wife of prominent citizen; his race
for election as district attorney; the
scandal of which she was the innocent
cause and which threatened to ruin
his career, and her pluck and nerve
in frustrating the willy plot of her
husbands INSCRIPTIONS rival are
some of the dramatic highlights of
this screen play.
Orville Caldwell is Miss MacDon-
AIDS leading man, others in the cast
being Stuart Holmes, Edith Lyle, A
dele harrington, Gordon Russell
Grace Morse, Jane Miskinin and Lin
conl Stedman.
Other films to be shown at the EN-
pire next week are: "The Heart Raid
en-" starring Agnes Ayres, on Mon
day and Tuesday, and 'Fighting Flu
ry," starring Jack Hoxie, on Friday
and Saturday.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-07
BUSINESS SECTION IS
THREATENED BY FIRE
Blaze In Pocomoke Battery Works
Early Wednesday Morning
Soon Extinguished

Early Wednesday morning fire was
discovered in the building occupied
by the Pocomoke Battery Works and
located at the corner of Front and
Willow streets.
Thomas Angelo, night attendant at
Clogg's garage was the first to dis
cover the flames, noting red light
shining thru the windows.
He, at first, thought it was an cleo
trio light which sometimes is used in
the place to aid the work of charging
or repairing batteries.
Soon however, conditions became
manifest and he, with Officer Herman
Bull sounded the alarm.
The local fire company was soon
on hand, and soon gained control of
the blaze, combining it to that one
building.
The origin of the fire is supposed
to be ignition from a stove pipe run
ming from the first floor into a fue.
1t is the opinion it must have been
smouldering for some time.
The building is owned by the heirs
of the late G. o. Melvin, and was in
sured, as was also the stock. Both are
practically entire losses.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-07
MRS. MARY 5. KENT
DIES AT GIRDLETREE
Was Widow Of Late Thomas Irving
Reimbursement Made AT
Parksley, Virginia
Communicated

Mrs. Mary Susan Kent, widow of
the late Thomas Irving Kent died
suddenly at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Clayton Scarborough, Cir
d:etree, Md, on Wednesday morning,
Jan. 28th at 1.20 o'clock.
Her death came as a great shock to
her family and friends as she was in
her usual splendid health. She was
suddenly stricken with what seemed
to be a heart attack about two hours
after retiring. She called her daugh-
ter who went Immediately to her as
sistance and ministered to her while
waiting for the physicians arrival
However, she soon lapsed into uncon-
seriousness and passed away a few
minutes after the physician reached
her bedside.
She was 62 years of age. For the
last few years she had made her
home with her daughter at Girdletree
and during her residence there en-
deared herself to the entire commu-
nifty by her consistent Christian life
and sunny disposition. Her sun has
set but the light of her life shines on.
Her activities in the flesh have ceased
but her influence abides. Her smiling
face has faded from our vision but
the memory of her beautiful Chris
tian character remains to inspire and
bless her great host of friends and ac-
Guaintances as we'll as the dear loved
ones who remain TO mourn her depar-
ture. Years ago she united with the
Parksley M. E. Church and retained
her membership there until her death.
Funeral services were held at the
home of her daughter where she died
and were in charge of Rev. d. B.
Prettyman, pastor of Girdletree M. f.
Church, assisted by Rev. E. L. Bunce,
pastor of the Pocomoke City M. P.
Church. The large crowd of friends
that gathered to pay the last tribute
CT respect and the many floral tri-
butes gave evidence of the deep affec-
ton and high esteem in which she
was held by the people of the COM
munity.
Interment was made at Parksley,
Virginia.
She is survived by one son by her
first marriage, Edward Nelson, of
Philadelphia, Pa. Two daughters by
the second husband, Mrs. Clayton
Scarborough of Girdletree, Nd, and
Mrs. Frank Mitchell, of Salisbury,
also brother and sister, William
Lewis of Hunting Creek, Va, and
Mrs. Amanda Hall of Hallwood, Va.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-07
Charming Song Recital
GiUen Thursday Evening

Mrs. Lawson, of Washington, de-
lighted a small, but appreciative au-
dience, in the City Hall Auditorium,
last Thursday evening, with charm
ing song recital.
Her voice was all that prior an
nouncements had said of it. 1t show
ed rare natural quality, intensive Gull
tivation, wide range, and perfect con-
troll.
She rendered classical and homely
selections with an appreciation and
Interpretation which revealed real
artistic temperament, and thorough
surrender to the composers theme.
Mrs. Lawson is woman of delight
full personality, and this coupled with
her musical talent will doubtless give
her a cordial reception when she
comes again.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-07
MARYLAND FARMERS
OFFERED $2,llO in PRIZES
For Exhibits At National Seed Corn
Show In Chicago March
Second To Seventh

Prizes totaling $2,11O are offered
t. corn farmers in Maryland counties
who make entries in the National
Seed Corn Show to be held in Chicago
March 2 to 7 under the auspices of
the Sears Roebuck Agricultural Foun-
cation, an announcement received
here states. The show, which is to
be held during "Seed Corn Test
Week." is intended to drive home the
need of high termination seed corn
policy to insure the country a normal
1925 corn crop.
In addition to the five dollar prize
to be awarded to the farmer in the
county showing the best ear of corn,
thousand dollars in gold is offered
to the farmer in Maryland or the U.
S. who exhibits the nations champ
ion ear. Another prize of a thousand
dollars to the agricultural agent,
farm bureau, agricultural or COM
munity organization of the county
displaying the largest number of en-
tries is a SO announced.
The show is open TO the entire U.
S. Any person-boy or girl, man and
woman-may enter an ear of corn.
Parcel post entries will be received
any time up to the night of March Z,
and each ear must have the name, adj
dress, county and state of it's owner
on a paper which should be wrapped
securely around the ear with the writ
ing on the outside. No ear will be a.
warded prize until tested for vitali-
ty and disease resistance, the judges
to be selected by the American So
ciety of Agronomy.
Entries should be addressed to the
National Seed Corn Show, Sears-Roe-
buck Agricultural Foundation, Chica-
go, III.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-07
Henry Gunby Dies
At Near Century Mark

Henry Gunby, an aged and respect
ed colored citizen of this city, died of
cd age on Friday of last week, aged
90 years and 8 mos.
He was buried on Sunday last, fu-
neral services being held at St. Johns
Church, this city.
Henry was probably the oldest man
il. these parts; he had seen Pocomoke
in it's crudest years, and has turned
the soil where many house now
stands.
He is survived by his wife, Amelia
Gunby, aged IS; five boys; IS grand
children, and 10 great grandchildren
He lived in Pocomoke City all his
days.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-07
E. D. PRINCE ADDRESSES
LOCAL ROTARY CLUB
Will Issue Advertising Manual Of
Delmarvia Peninsula-City's
Development Detailed

E. D. Prince, of Delaware, who is
busy on an advertising proposition
for his state and lower Eastern Mary
land and Virginia, made a most i'm
pressive talk before the Rotary Club,
last Monday evening.
Since that time he has canvassed
the town and reports a most encour-
aging response to his efforts in the
way of patronage. He will edit a
book dealing with the history of Po-
comoke City from very early times,
and also stressing the agricultural
interests OF the surrounding country.
The book will also contain a num-
Der of cuts of the various business
houses and of private residences.
The idea is to make the peninsula a
favorite route for tourists to Florida
and other points south, using the
Delaware State, the DUPONT and the
Maryland State boulevards.
Mr.. Price will spend much time,
from now on, with the camera in Po-
comoke, and hopes to have his book
published very shortly. He is rapid
ly sending copy to the printers in
Wilmington. When completed it can
not fail to be a valuable contribution
to the development of the Delmarvia
peninsula.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-07
Former Resident Visits
Friends In Pocon1oke

E. B. Freeman, formerly of this
city, but now of Norfolk, Va, spent
Wednesday night with DR.. and Mrs.
E. j. Clarke, at their home on Clarke
avenue. Mr.. Freeman married Miss
Mollie B. Lloyd, daughter of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Lloyd, and sister
Of Mrs. Clarke.
Mr.. Freeman notes many changes
in Pocomoke since his departure, and
can hardly recognize it as the same
place.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-07
Tobacco Groving On The
Eastern Shore Discussed

A very interesting meeting was
held in Salisbury last Thursday to
discuss the feasibility of producing a
tobacco crop in this section of the
Eastern Shore.
The matter was thoroughly dis
cussed, and it very likely that as a
result something will be done in the
way of planting.
Worcester county was represented
by Ounce Ashburn, this city, and W.
D. Corddry, E. l. Oswald, Montgom
cry Stagg, and w. T. Brattan, of
Snow Hill.
In conjunction with the County
Agent, the project will be studied to
what is considered a favorable issue.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-07
PITTS CREEK BOY
DIES IN PHILADELPHIA
Claude White, Age 10, Son Of
Frank w. White, A Victim
OF Pneumonia

Clyde White, aged nineteen years.
son of Frank w. White and the late
Mrs. Olevia White, died on Wednes-
day last of pneumonia in Philadel-
phia, Pa.
He was born October 10, 1905, i'll
Pitts Creek neighborhood, where he
has lived all his young life.
Funeral services were held yester
day at 2.30 P. NJ, at the Pitts Greek
Baptist Church, interment being in
the cemetery of that church, Rev. D.
w. Littleton, officiating, young Clyde
being a member of the Baptist de-
nomination.
The active pail bearers were Har-
gis Merrill, Edward Merrill, Maurice
Howard, Wilson Sturgis, Robert
Iilghman, and Russell Merrill.
The honorary bearers were Edward
Howard, Frank Bishop, Harry Bish-
cp, James Bishop, Raymond Bishop
Alpheus White. The floral offerings
attested the loving sympathy of many
mourning friends.
At the time of his death Clyde was
employed in Philadelphia, where he
took deep cold which developed into
bronchial pneumonia, death ensuing
after an extremely short illness.
There is an old saying that, "The
old must die, the young may die" In
the passing of either old or young,
there is always the shock of an ire
parable loss.
But when the cruel Monster swings
his scythe and cuts the tender branch
just as it seems to be budding and
blossoming for the delight of friends,
relatives, and community in general,
it exemplifes more than anything
else that "God moves in a mysterious
way"
In the case of the deceased boy, It
appears that the sting of death is
somewhat removed; because his life
below seemed only forecasting a
brighter existence in the Great Be-
yond.
Young Clyde was a consistent
member Of the Baptist Church, secre-
tary of the Sunday school, active
worker in the Royal Ambassadors, a
junior Missionary organization, and
thoroughly interested in all religious
work. His short life here was but j
period of almost unconscious prepa-
ration for the life hereafter, and
doubtless he is now singing the prais-
es of the Redeemer in the Eternal
City, just as he prayed and sang
while on earth.
He is survived by his father, two
sisters, Misses Jeanette and Emily
White, one brother, Russell White
Harry R. Dixon, this city, is also a
cousin of the deceased.
The sympathy of the entire COM
munity goes out to the bereaved
father and other relatives. Surely
there is a beautiful idea in a reunited
mother and boy, and in that, Won
derful incentive for father and others
who loved the one that's gone, to
make the circle complete when the
final summons comes.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-07

In the Agricultural department the
boys are delving deeply into the mys-
teries of feeds and feeding. They are
driving out into the open the little
proteins carbohydrates, fibrous ma
terial and other battling terms that
adorn sacks of stock feeds. Math-
NAUTICAL calesthentics it is indeed Jug
Cling the long figures and percentage
analysis of feeding stuffs. A combi-
nation of the theoretical with the
practical is the aim and in the end
every boy in the class we trust will
be able to make up a balanced ap-
petizing ration for practically any
>lind of farm animal. Several very
attractive posters have been made
which drive home simple truths a
bout feeding that will be remembered
long after the posters are worn out.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-07
DEATH REMOVES
One OF POCOMOKE'S
OLDEST RESIDENTS
John W. Selby Succumbed On Mon
day Last, Age SO Years
Born At Stockton
CONDUCTED MERCANTILE
BUSINESS HERE AT ONE TIME

John w. Selby, one of the oldest
and most highly respected citizens of
Pocomoke City died on Monday last
of the infmities of old age, he being
SO years old.
Mr.. Selby was born near Stockton,
Maryland, in January 1912, and lived
all his days in this county, spending
the time either in Stockton or POGO
moke City.
Very early in life, he came to this
city and engaged in the mercantile
business, forming for some years a
partnership with the late Julius J.
Smuliin.
This firm occupied store room at
the foot of Market street, only few
feet from the Pocomoke river, and in
the direct path of the State Highway,
the building being removed to make
room for the handsome bridge now
spanning the River.
Mr.. Selby later conducted a general
merchandising trade on the corner of
Market and Front streets, erecting
there what was then very imposing
structure. Over this he fitted up a
Town Hall, and was the first to give
Pocomoke place for public enter
tainment.
He, some years later, discontinued
business for himself and was asso-
ciated- with the--fSf1nerly well-known
firm of w. S. Dickinson & Son.
Of late years, Mr.. Selby has been
in feeble health and unable to do any
physical labor. Amidst all his mfr
nifty, however, he showed cheerful
ness that doubtless added to his years.
He truly belonged to the past, but
evidenced lively interest in the pres
ent affairs, and always retained that
genial kindly spirit which made him
favorite with every one.
Up until the time he was taken to
bed, he gave evidence of his usual
strength, but, once attacked, there
was no reserve to fall back on, and he
soon succumbed.
He was familiar figure about
town, always had a smile and a
pleasant word, always evinced real
interest in the welfare of his friends,
and there was no installing the sin
cerity of his feelings.
Many will regret his going and he
will be long remembered as one of
Pocomoke's real gentlemen and one
devoted to the civic growth of the
place where he lived so long.
Mr.. Selby was never married: His
deceased sister married William Sell
by of Stockton, Maryland, whose
family was in no way related to hers.
Three nephews, sons of Mr.. and Mrs.
Selby survive: George P. Selby, of
this city; John Selby of Stockton,
Nd, and VIM. 7. Selby of Cambridge.
Funeral services were held from
the M. E. Church last Wednesday,
Rev. r. P. Nichols officiating. Inter
ment was made in the cemetery of
the above named church. The pail
bearers were, c.. E. Ennis, Wood
Barnes, Charles K. Howard, Herman
Ellis, w. A. Coryell, and Arthur Nc
Daniel.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-07
Big Farmers Meeting
Next Tuesday, Feb. 10
Will Be Held In City Hall Auditorium At 100 p M.More
Thorough Discussion Of Diversification Of Crops
Every Farmer Urged To Attend

one, and the plan is to add to its mo-
mentum. 1t is believed the farmers
arc alive to the situation, and with
due consideration and education, are
READY to put something else into the
ground besides a potato.
Let everybody interested and those
not interested come out, With the
hope that the former may add to
their enthusiasm and the latter catch
the prevailing spirit.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-07
FARMERS ALIVE
TO NECESSITY OF A
CHANGE in METHODS
Diversification Of Crops Thoroughly
Discussed At Meeting Held In
Pocomoke Tuesday
CHARLES H. SPEIGHTS
TALKS ON EARLY TOMATOES

A very enthusiastic meeting of far
mers was held in the Community room
Of the Citizens National BanR on
Tuesday last, the M IN coming from
Somerset and Worcester counties, and
from Accomack county, Va.
The object of the gathering was to
discuss the matter of Investigation
of crops. Comore lE Byrd called the
meeting to order and he was made
chairman with f. J. Clarke as secre-
tary.
Mr.. Byrd in outlining present agri-
cultural conditions laid stress on the
fact that great depression existed a.
mong the tillers of the soil; and, in
this section it was the consensus of
opinion that one governing cause was
over acreage in one crop-potato. He
gave it as his opinion that beans,
peas, cantaloupes, and even peanuts
could be successfully cultivated in To-
cal soil, and proftably marketed.
Inasmuch as some Of those present
understood that the meeting was call
ed for special purpose-that of dis
cussing the production of early toma-
toes, the general talk on variety of
planting was turned into a special one
Oh sarly tomatoes.
Charles H. Speights, formerly Of
this city and we'll known, but now of
Somerset county haA~been engaged as
an expert in this line, and he was call
ed on to address the meeting.
He showed very intimate knowl-
edge of the subject and evinced a
wide and varied experience coupled
with marked success. He told the
whole story, beginning with the me-
chanism of the hot bed, and explain
ed the nature of the soil used for the
seed, how to manipulate it, how to
harden the young plant, how to spot
plant it, and how to transplant it to
the field.
Mr.. Speights was piled with many
questions, to which he always gave
lucid and pointed replies. 1t was evil
dent many were converted to the ear
ly tomato culture.
With regard to the handling of the
crop, r. l. Lednum, local Gamer,
stated that he would take care of a
large part Of the residue after the
markets had been exhausted The
prospective Gamer Mr.. Mason would
operate along same lines. The early
tomato crop seems assured.
Mr.. Lednum also said that if he
could get as many as 100 acres of
string beans, h would equip his can
merry to do the work of that crop, and
in the matter of early tomatoes he
counseled that the farmers should be
careful to have the crop early and
rot middle or late.
Several of the farmers present
Messrs. Wilson, Mock, and others,
who had experimental in bean plant
ing were of the opinion they could be
raised proftably.
The result of this conference clear
ly showed that the farmers had about
decided diversifcation is demanded,
and that the matter should be given
further hearing it was decided to hold
another meeting at which it was eX-
pected a larger gathering would take
place and it was called for Tuesday
next, at 100 P. NJ, in the City Hall
Auditorium. 1t is hoped that all ag-
and Worcester counties will be pres
ent and come prepared to give their
ideas and experience in growing
crops other than potato.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-07

The attention of the farmers of
the three counties of Somerset, Wi
conlico, and Worcester, is specially
called to the meeting to take place
next Tuesday in the City Hall Audi
forum, Pocomoke.
This meeting is a sort of adjourned
one from that of Tuesday last. The
impetus given to the idea of diversi-
fication at that meeting was strong
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-07
Salem M. E. Church

Rev. Ransom P. Nichols announces
the following subjects of the sermons
to be given next Sunday in Salem M.
Ne. Church: II A. NJ, "Why | am a
Preacher; 7.3O P. NJ, The Gospel in
Literature, Prisoners of Hope, based
on Thomas Hardy's Tess of the Dur
bervilles. All are welcome to these
services.