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The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-19
JUNEAU-The Alaska Daily Elm pire, commenting editorially on the Parks appointment, says i:

Tn nominating George Alexan- der Parks for Governor of Alaska President Coolidge has picked one of the best qualified men in the Territory for the position. He will bring to the office thorough knowledge of Alaska and its people, its resources, its opportunities as we'll as it's handicaps, and an equal familiarity with Governmental agencies in Washington, the latter is as vital a factor in successful administration as the former and lacking either, the chances for suc- cess are seriously endangered.
 "The fact that the President this early has made his choice indicates that he was averse to having an other row develop between factions in the Territory. It certainly fore stalls such a fight as developed in 1921 shortly after President liar ding took office. While it is possi- ble that an effort might be made to prevent MT. Parks confirmation in the Senate, it is not likely that ant tn attain serious proportions nor be given more than passing considera- tion. His official record in Alaska covering some IS years, like his private life, has been of such high character that it deprives the mud gunners of Alaskan politics of their favorite weapons of attack. Had the matter of selecting sue cessor to the present Governor been allowed to drag on for several months, it was almost inevitabl that another vicious political fight would develop over the appoint ment. Now that the appointment has been made without any pre- liminary publicity, it seems certain that Alaska has been spared this unpleasant publicity
 "In his long residence in Alaska MT. Parks has made thousands of friends by his impartial and eff cient work in connection with tho administration of public land af- fairs. He has not had any inti- mate connection with political af- fairs nor been affiliated with any political faction. He has worked solely for the benefit of Alaska as he saw it. His personal Knowledge
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-19
OFFICE IS EXPENSIVE

SEATTLE+Friend of Gov. Scott c. Bone have been aware for some months he did not want to retain the Governorship of Alaska after the expiration of his term.
 It has been stated many times that the outlay in office is more than the salary. One previous Gov ernor complained he spent $10,000 annually, while the salary was but $7,000.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-19
MOOSE THRIVING THIS
 WINTER, RENAL PENINSULA

SEWARD, Feb. 15.-George Nell son, guide from Skilak lake arrived here Monday and said that the large herds of moose on Kenai pen insula were standing the winter fine, and that there wa plenty of feed, the high winds having re- moved the snow.
 Guide Nelson said that the moose were increasing rapidly, herds of from forty to sixty being seen go- ing to the lowlands. He estimated there were over 2O,0OO moose on the peninsula.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-19
GOV. BONE DID NOT WANT
 SECOND APPOINTMENT

WASHINGTON The Interior Department said Governr Bone did not want a second term. Secretary of Interior Work said George A. Parks was the best informed man on Alaska, ever named as Governor and is the first Alaska citizen so appointed. He is a graduate of the Colorado School of Mines and went to Alaska Is years ago. He served as an officer in the Engineer Corps during the World War.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-19

of the Territory is undoubtedly as wide as any man residing in Alas ka today and his acquaintance with Alaskans equally as broad. He has lived here long enough to acquire the Alaskan viewpoint and is a bona fide Alaskan. These are some of the reasons why this ap- pointment is as nearly ideal from the Territorial viewpoint as could be desired. AS Gov. Bone, whose own determination not to serve another term brings regret, ex- pressed it in his telegram of con- graduation to MT. Parks, All AL askans who have the interests of the Territory at heart will be be- hind him. If there be those who for personal or political gain would seek to prevent his confirmati"' MT. Parks need feel no disappoint- ment. As whole, we believe, the people of Alaska will receive his appointment with ar proval and support his administration in hearty fashion"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-19

A herd of 1900 reindeer belong ing to the Lomen Company, arrived at Golovin last week after having been driven 200 miles from the Buckland river. The trip con- sumed ten days and the drivers report that they found very little snow en route. The reindeer arrived in excellent condition and will be slaughtered immediately, after which their carcasses will be placed in cold storage, to be ship ped to Seattle in the spring.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-19

The Associated Student Organi- put on a Valentine party at the high school building Saturday evening. The rooms were all taste fully decorated and an evening of novel games, dancing and refresh ments were indulged in. The party was a real success from every stand point. The high school faculty and their families were invited guests.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-19

At a meeting of the directors of the Wrangell Commercial Club on Monday evening. Leo Mccormack was elected president for the ensu- ing year. MT. Mccormack has been one of the Clubs hardest workers and the presidency of the organiza- recognition of valuable service rendered.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-19
PARENTS RESIDE IN DENVER
 DENVER - George Alexander

 Parks, selected to be the elev- enth Governor of Alaska, is the son of MT. and Mrs. James Parks of Denver. The father is a retired superintendent of bridges of the Union Pacific railroad While at the Colorado School of Mines, Parks achieved scholastic honors and was prominent in athletics.
 That the nomination of their son was a complete surprise to them was stated by the parents of George A. Parks. In the morning mail they also received letter from him, written two days before his nomination was made in which he made no men, tion of the possibility of his ap- pointment, nor of any ambition to gain it.
 His Mother Worrying Already
 The appointee's mother said :: George is not married and I don't know what he is going to do with the big Governors mansion and no wife to preside over it."
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-19

During the past week there has been a stream of halibut boats put ting into Wrangell for herring for bait. Ten days ago it was report ed that the local cold storage plant had the only supply of bait in southeastern Alaska Later her ring was obtainable at Ketchikan and Sitka. A supply of herring was sent to Juneau from Wrangell on the Alameda.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-19

Captain George Valentine, one of the oldest mushers in the coun- try. being S5 years of age, was a recent arrival in Fairbanks having made the long trip from the Innoko alone, with his dog team. He is going to the States after a brief visit in Fairbanks on court business.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-19
Parks Active Alaskan

George A. Parks has been promi- nently connected with the activi- ties of the Interior Department in Alaska for many years and for al- most a year has been at the head of all land bureaus maintained in the Territory by that department. He came to the Territory about 1907 and has been a resident con- tinuously since except for more than a year in the war period wher he was commissioned in the Ma tional Army.
 MT. Parks first work was as a special agent conducting the famous Katalla coal claims investigations. Following that he served as special agent of the Alaska Field Division of the General Land Offices. In this capacity he covered virtually the entire Territory, making his summer headquarters in Fairbanks and spending his winter in Juneau Several years ago he was made and still holds that position. He was made Acting Assistant Super. visor of U. s. Surveys for Alaska last spring, succeeding J. P. Wal ker transferred to Idaho.
 During the last year of the Will
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-19

Peter Olson, a fox farmer near Homer, who was bitten by one of his foxes recently, is reported to be in a serious condition as a result of blood poisoning having develop cd. He is at present under the care of Dr. Burgin, who states that it s quite possible that Olsen's arm may have to be amputated in order to save his life.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-19

A large class were initiated into the Benevolent and Protective Or der of Elks at Kodiak a few days ago. By special dispensation the officers of the Anchorage Elks Lodge were permitted to hold a roundup at Kodiak in order to take in a new herd that were ready for antlsrs.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-19

WASHINGTON - President Cal win Coolidge has nominated George Alexander Parks, Chief of the Alas ka Field Division, United States General Land Office and Assistant Supervisor of U. s. Surveys, to suc- ceed Governor Scott c. Bone, whose term expires next June.
 Parks is 42 years old and a bachelor. He is over six feet tall and an engineer.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-19
Allow Larger Claims
 Patented

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-Or Wednesday the House passed and sent to the Senate a bill to permit placer mining claims in Alaska with an area of twenty acres to be patented. The twenty acres is ths limit now allowed by law. The measure would apply only tt claims which are adjoining and lie between patented claims on all in length.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-19

John F. Chamberlin, one of the best known commercial travellers in Alaska, arrived on the Admiral Rogers from an entended trip to the States during which he visited Chicago and other cities of the Central States. He says the ther- mometer registered 21 below at the item he started home, and tn" he is glad to be back in Alaska away from such severe cold.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-19

Thomas White, who has been en- gagged during the last several years in an attempt to develop a cross between reindeer and Caribou, having built large corrals along the upper Cinema river, tributary to the Fairbanks district, returned to Alaska recently from a trip to the States. He went outside last fall to interest capital in his ven- ture, which has already attained a degree of success.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-19
Next Lyceum Program Feb. 27

hS iOui LII Pio6 ohA VI tAAS AAchAS Talent Lyceum Course will be giv- en at Redmen's Hall on Friday evening, February 27. It is con- sidered by the committee to be the strongest program of the entire series. There will be vocal music by male voices, instrumental music, dancing and a play that will bring down the house from the moment the curtain rises on through to it's close.
 Tickets will be on sale only at the door as was the case at the January program. Everyone is urged to bear the date in mind and save up the price of admission. General admission 50 cents.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-19

Hugh Chilberg, accompanied by his young daughter, Margaret Ann. left on the mailboat Monday night for Ketchikan where Margaret Ann will enjoy visit with her grand parents. MT. Chilberg will return to Wrangell in time to go into the Cassiar on the first boat after the opening of navigation on the Sti- kline. Tn the meantime he will make a trip to New York.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-19

H. o. Hardy, member elect of the lower house of the Territorial Legislature, was aboard the Admi- ra. Rogers last Saturday. He was returning to Juneau from a visit to the States.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-19

Major Geo. D. Beaumont, United States Marshal for the First Divis- ion, was aboard the Admiral Rog- CTS Thursday en route to Washing ton.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-19

The halibut fishermen of Juneau have decided to affiliate with the Deep Sea Fishermen's Union. A member of the Ketchikan union will go to Juneau next week to or ganize a local union there.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-19

J. G. Calvin, of the Lake Vfr- ginia Mining Company, received on the Alameda a shipment of mining machinery consisting of grizzly and crusher, ball mill classifiar. Notation, wofly tables, calbe tram
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-19

The Anchorage Chamber of Com merce is preparing a new pamphlet giving information on Anchorage and vicinity. The Chamber Is also publishing a series of articles in the Anchorage Daily Times
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-19

MT. and Mrs. Samuel Cunning ham and Arnt Sorset departed on the Alaska Wednesday for short visit to the 0tAteo.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-19

James Waters who has been quite ill for several days was taken to Seattle on the Alaska by his mother, Mrs. W. c. Waters.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-19

MT. and Mrs. R. D. Shermer are rejoicing over the arrival of son born Sunday afternoon.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-19

Born, To MT. and Mrs. N. Nuss- baumer on St. Valentines Day a daughter.
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 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
i'll frustrating the willy plot of her
husbands unscrupulous 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 Fu-
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, confning 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 hue.
1t is the opinion it must have been
smouldering for some time.
The building is owned by the heirs
of the late C. 0. 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 S. KENT
DIES AT CIRDLETREE
Was Widow Of Late Thomas Irving
Kent-Interment 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 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 ur.con-
sciousness 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
hcme of her daughter where she died
and were in charge of Rev. d. B.
Prettyman, pastor of Girdletree M. E.
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, Md, 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
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 most encour-
aging response to his efforts in the
way of patronage. He will edit q
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 mum
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
MARYLAND FARMERS
OFFERED $2,llO in PRIZES
For Exhibits AT National Seed Corn
Show In Chicago March
Second To Seventh

Prizes totaling $2,110 are offered
t. corn farmers in Maryland counties
who make entre es 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,
a 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 aso announced.
The show is open TO the entire u.
S. Any person-boy or girl, man and
woman-nay enter an ear of corn.
Parcel post entries will be received
any time up to the night of March 7,
and each ear must have the name, ad-
dress, county and state of its owner
on 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, Ill.
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 small, but appreciative au-
dience, in the City Hall Auditorium,
last Thursday evening, with a charm
ing song recital.
Her voice was all that prior an
nouncements had said of it. 1t show
ed rare natural quality, intensive cul-
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 a woman of delight
full personality, and this coupled with
her musical talent will doubtless give
her cordial reception when she
comes again.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-07
Tobacco GroUing On The
Eastern Shore Discussed

A very interesting meeting was
held in Salisbury last Thursday tc
discuss the feasibility of producing d
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 te
what is considered a favorable issue
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 bured on Sunday last, fu-
neral services being held at St. Johns
Church, this city.
Henry was probably the oldest man
H. these parts; he had seen Pocomoke
in its crudest years, and has turned
the soil where many a house now
stands.
He is survived by his wife, Amelia
Gunby, aged S5; 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

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.