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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-10-10
Exhibits Dahlias AT
Hargis' Store This Week

Walter Ent had some specially fine
specimens of dahlias on exhibition in
Hargis' Department store this week.
Pocomoke, by reason of the impetus
given dahlia culture by Maurice w.
Coston, should be able to put on a
show equal to that staged lately in
Greensboro.
Mr.. Ent has shown what can be
done by special training, and these
two enthusiasts should take seriously
into consideration dahlia exhibition.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-10-10
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
RECALLS CITY'S BIG FIRES
Conflagrations Of 1883, 1892, And
1922 Memorable In Annals
OF Pocomoke

This week has been fire prevention
week. 1t has porbably slipped by
without any special reminder, but if
any small town in tn world has need
Of care to prevent fires, Pocomoke
City has. 1888, 1892, 1922, are all
memorable years in the annals of this
city. 1t is almost miracle that, in
each case, she arose and regained an
improved status.
Along this line, the following might
be of interest:
Every minute a fire somewhere.
Cne dwelling house burns every four
minutes; one farm building every
seven minutes; four warehouses every
day; five churches every day; five
school houses every day; fifteen hotels
every day; forty human lives every
day.
Over $4,000 lives lost and over IT,
900 people seriously injured every
year.
y
in the United States if placed ON lots
of 65 feet frontage would line both
sides of a street from New York to
Chicago. A person journeying along
this street of desolation would pass in
every thousand feet, ruin from which
an injured person was taken. At ev-
cry three-quarters of mile in this
journey he would encounter the char
red remains Of human being who
had been burned to death.
The total estimated property loss
for 1922 was over $521 100000 and
the estimate for 1923 is approximate
lily $5OC,OO0,O0O, while 1924 totals
100000.
How much money is this? In gold
coin it would make over a thousand
tons. 1t would take a train of box
cars over seven miles long to haul
that much silver. This amount of
money would build two highways
from Alaska to Cape Horn. 1t would
build the Panama Canal and leave
100000 for making it a sea level
canal. 1t would pay the interest on
the seven billion dollar Liberty Loan
bonds for nearly two years. Our an
nual fire loss is approximately $500
for every man, woman and child in
America.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-10-10
POCOMOKE GIRL WEDS
MAN FROM VIRGINIA

Miss Eva E. Reid, the popular
daughter of MI. and Mrs. J. w. Reid,
of this city, was married to G.. Clinton
Vessels, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Vessels, of Accomac, Va, on last
Thursday afternoon, in Snow Hill, by
the pastor of the Methodist Protes-
tant Church, Rev. Mr.. Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vessels went direct
to Accomac, where they will take up
their residence, Mr.. Vessels being a
young farmer of that section. They
are receiving the congratulations of
many friends.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-10-10
Court Starts Monday

The October term of Court
will begin next Monday. From
present prospects, the term will
not be long one. The most i'm
portant case will be that of
James Baker indicted for the
murder of James Carey. This
probably will not consume much
time, as the prisoner is self
confessed murderer, and SEN
tenc will only have to be impos-
ed, unless he submits plea of
mot guilty."
Baker was one of those who re-
Gently escaped by cutting out a
cell window. He was apprehend-
ed on Chincoteague, and, it is
said, gave himself up.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-10-10
Enterfains In Honor OF
Three Brides-Elect

Miss Isabel Veasey entertained at
Bridge Saturday afternoon in honor
Of the three brides elect, Miss Myrtle
Ashburn, Miss Clara Coston and Miss
Hilda Long.
Four tables of Bridge were arrang-
ed, miniature shower bride bouquets
were given each Of the brides elect,
and Miss Virginia Spence received
the prize for the highest score.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-10-10
Giues Linen ShotUer
For Bride To Be

Miss Mildred NAPLES entertained on
Friday evening October I'd in honor
of Miss Clara Coston. The early part
Of the evening was spent in playing
Bridge, the latter part given over to a
linen shower for Miss Coston.
The linen was presented in a minia-
ture cedar chest adorned with bride
which was afterward electrically
lighted and placed on the table of the
bride elect Twenty nine guests were
present.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-10-10
Repair Business To Be
Started On WILLOW St.

Millard Hayman, who has been as
sociated some years with the firm Of
Cluh & Coulbourne, will conduct an
Independent business in the future.
He will be located in the rooms for
merly occupied by the A. H. Stevens
Ice Cream Manufacturing Company,
or Willow street.
Extensive repairs are now in pro-
gress, and the building will soon be in
readiness for the prosecution of a
general carriage, harness, and auto
repair establishment.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-10-10
Health Clinic To Be Held
In City Hall October IS

A clinic for diseases of the chest
will be conducted in the City Hall,
Pocomoke, Thursday, October 18th, at
9.3O A. M.
Individuals complaining of any of
the following: cough, expectoration of
blood (spitting), tired feeling, loss of
weight and appetite, indigestion,
hoarseness, etc., should see their fami-
ly physician and obtain permission to
attend clinic at the place announced
above.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-10-10
WORLDS SERIES
BALL GAMES HOLD
NATIONS INTEREST
Walter johnson, Veteran Pitcher,
Supreme In First Game-Pitts-
burg Wins Second Tilt.
SHORE FANS FAVOR
WASHINGTON TO WIN

Walter johnson was supreme IN the
first game of the World Series, which
took place in Pittsburgh last Wednes-
day.
With the exception of the lone tally
"a home run wallop-the home plate
of the Senators was never threatened,
and this was due to the phenominal
work of the Senator's "aged" pitching
marvel-Walter Johnson. He held the
National League champions to five
scattered hits; struck out ten men;
and it would be interesting to know
just how many more strikes he put
ovr that did not count for outs. His
confidence was overpowering, and, in
base ball parlance, he had the Pirates
"eating out of his hands"
Much had been written concerning
the physical condition Of the Wash
ington team. Manager Harris, with
spiked finger; Covaleskie, with a
weak back; and Peckinpaugh, with a
strained ankle, were thought to be
liabilities that would hamper the Sen
ators in their rush for the big flag.
But Harris and Peckinpaugh were in
their places, and seemed fit as the
/ proverbial fiddle.
Y Meadows, for Pittsburgh, also pitch
ed a fine game. Specially notable
was his two strikeouts in the fourth
inning with the bases loaded. With
two strikes on the third man, he put
one over, and it was landed in centre
for a clean single, scoring two runs.
He was taken out in the eighth in
ming for pinch hitter, but his work
was of high order.
1t seemed to be "all Johnson in
this first game, and the base ball
world, to a man, is ready to do him
honor for his mastery pitching. The
Pittsburgh fans appreciated his skill,
and gave him the glad hand when ne
took his place at the plate to bat in
the seventh.
The second game on Thursday found
Covaleskie pitching for Washington
and Aldridge, for Pittsburgh, and an
other good game resulted with the
Pirates on the long end Of z to .
score. This evens up the series and
the scene of action will now be trans
ferred to the nations capital for the
next three games. If tie results In
the number of games won and lost
the teams then return to Pittsburgh
to fight it out to the end.
Alridge and Covaleskie did all that
was required of them. A little more
timely hitting on the part OF Wash
ington could have won the game easi-
ly as they had the bases loaded twice
with none out. The first time they
failed to get arun in, and the next
they managed to put one across max
ing the score to 3.
Bluege, the clever third basemar
for Washington was struck on the
head by pitched ball and had to re-
tire. Although the impression pre-
vailed on the grounds that he was mo-
seriously hurt, he was rushed to
hospital for expert examination.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-10-10
C.. L. Payne And Son
Visiting In Poconaoke

Charles L. Payne, his son B. O..
Payne, and Mrs. B. O. Payne, have
been visitors to Pocomoke City.
These are all residents of Atlantic
City, N. j., and it has been some time
since "Charley," as he is familiarly
known, paid visit to his old haunts.
His many friends greeted him with a
glad hand.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-10-10

Winter C. Cullen, James M. Crock
ett. ESQ.,, and Godfrey Child, ESQ.,,
have been appointed Pocomoke men,
hers of the committee to examine the
Ocean City site proposed for the
National Guard Camp.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-10-10
Visits Old Home After
Absence OF TlOo Years

Francis J. Lloyd, Jr., who is con-
nected with a construction company in
Pennsylvania, is paying a visit to his
old home, after an absence of about
two years. His many friends will be
glad to know he is making good with
q big, big G in his chosen profession.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-10-10
Studebaker Coach First Prize;
New Ford Touring Car, Second
Many Other Gifts And Gold Awards Greatest
Christmas Gift Party Ever Attempted In
This Community.
SOMETHING FINE FOR EVERYBODY

The for the greatest Xmas party
presented by institution of this community is carried in
this of the WORCESTER DEMOCRAT 1t is than
Xmas party 1t Salesmanshp Club whereby energetic people
will receive thousands of dollars splendid awards 1t of bene
fit and child in this county, Ev
merchant concerned the of this huge undertaking.
No matter what the vocation calling of the citizens of
Cities burroughs and rural sections the supendtuous campaign
the WORCESTER DEMOCRAT is announcing today will effect ALL
ONCE BOOSTER, ALWAYS BOOSTER.
That and always has been the policy of the WORCESTER
DEMOCRAT first last and all the time-gvng Pocomoke City
and it's great trade territory the best that Giving
each week personal and carrying to the most remote
ons the Eastern Shore Maryland and Virginia the home
of it's neighbos and it's merchants Advancing all times
the praises of Institutions and advocating better civic and
commercial conditions Building for the beeent of everyone
as only the Home weekly paper can do.
We the time when modesty believe the scope
Of usefulness of this for the further advancement of
Pocomoke City be materially increased by the addition of
increased circulation which will enable enlarge the WORCES
TER DEMOCRAT to proportions that will equal weekly pub
lshed in Maryland ard Virginia.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-10-10

to lead you on, and determination to
win, you can go into this campaign
with the assurance that you too will
be possessor of one of the fine prizes.
Always bear in mind, by aiming high
you will hit high, and the object for
your attainment in the campaign
should be the greatest prize.
Wonderful Prize List
Heading the list of prizes will be
beautiful new Studebaker Standard
Six Coach, ga coach in name only"
The new Studebaker Standard Six
Coach is different from all other clos
ed cars to which the name coach" is
applied.
1t is different in it's fine quality of
materials and craftsmanship-dif differ
ent in it's standard of power, perform
ance and riding comfort-different a
bove all, in the value offered at its
very low price.
This is because Studebaker builds
the Standard Six Coach complete
body as we'll as chassis-in its own
huge plants. Most other automobile
manufacturers have the bodies of
closed cars made by outside concerns
and thus have to pay an extra profit
which must be included in the selling
price.
Find any other coach of the same
fine quality as the new Studebaker
Standard Six Coach-and its price
will be several hundred dollars higher.
For this new Coach has all the in
built quality assured by Studebaker
standards = style, comfort, perform
ance and durability-plus many new
features of refnment and conven-
ience.
It has room in abundance-seats
for five passengers without crowd:ng.
Full width seats and plenty of leg
room.
Doors are broad so that rear-seat
passengers can enter or leave without
obliging occupant of folding seat to
get out.
In every detail, Studebaker quality
stands out. Body lines are long and
low. And the Belgian blue finish of
the body contrasts smartly with the
satin-black top.
Chassis is the world-famous STAN
dard Six. The engine is so horse
power-the most powerful of it's size
and weight in the world-remarkable
for f1exibility and lightning in pick
up.
The name Studebaker has always
stood for genuine quality and honest
Continued on Page 81
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-10-10

therefore we come out today with
an announcement that will at once
startle many, and surely convince the
majority that we mean just what we
say. To accomplish the ends we are
striving for quickly, We have decided
to use The Xmas Gift and Salesman
ship Club method of increasing our
circulation by leaps and bounds. We
want to put the Worcester Democrat
into every home of Pocomoke City and
surrounding territory. 1t can be done,
it will be done, as soon as our people
understand the very generous offer
we are making today. Truly we are
willing to sacrifice all profit to reach
the homes as is our aim. We will alb
soutely pay out $4,000 in wonderful
prizes and commissions, to ambitious
men, women, boys and girls, in ex
change for a little well-directed effort
in seeing that every neighbor, friend,
relative and acquaintance within their
reach is subscribing for the Worcester
Democrat. Aside from the many fine
awards, the most interesting part of
this circulation drive, will be the heat
ed competition among the many en-
tries to see who can place the most
subscriptions. 1t will take many out
of the old rut and daily routine, it
will set them to thinking, start action
thruout the community, and when the
big finish comes, to be numbered a
mong the many contestants will be
credit that will last for many years in
the memory of our people.
EverybOdy's Chance
No matter what your calling, voca-
tion or occupation, regardless OF
your age, or standing in the commu-
nity, you have an equal chance. AM
BITION CONFIDENCE DETER
MINATION. These are the three quail
tiles that lead infallibly to great sue
cess. AMBITION says 81 must. "
CONFIDENCE says 81 can." DETER
MINATION says "I will" Ambition
is natural to all and will insist upon
you entering this interesting cam
paign at once. Confidence will be de-
veloped as soon as you start to work
getting the many subscriptions that
are waiting for your asking, but
when it comes to confidence, some of
us are little weak. Fear turks be-
fore our first move toward success. l
will, is the master of that fear, and
leads the successful ones on to the
acquisition of happiness through the
possession of those things that lend
to comfort and pleasure. Now with
ambition, to start you out, confidence
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-08-10
POSTAL CLERKS
To P|CN|CA
BEACH
Five Hundred Are Expected
on Annual Excursion to
Chesapeake Beach

Five hundred postal employees are
expected to visit Chesapeake Beach
tomorrow on. the annual excursion
of Local No. 140. of the National
Federation of Postoffice Clerks.
Athletic events, dancing, music,
swimming, fishing. boating and pic
nicking are on the elaborate pro-
gram. W. T. Wilkinson, of 91S
Fifth street northeast, is in charge
Of arrangements.
Two organizations will hold ex-
cursions at the beach on Wednes-
day-Harmony Lodge, No. 8, INDIE
pendent Order of Odd Fellows, and
the Grand International Auxiliary
to the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers. Doctor Thomas j.
Gates is chairman of the Odd Eel
lows committee and Mrs. Daniel
Klein, of 312 Virginia avenue south
east, is in charge for the engineers
auxiliary. Fifteen hundred persons
are expected.
There will be another double ex-
cursion bill on Saturday, when
division No. 46, of the National
Fraternal Society OF the Deaf and
Nelson A. Miles Camp. No. L, of the
United Spanish War Veterans, hold
their annual outings. A thousand
persons are expected. w. E. Mar
shall, of the Southern railway,
heads the excursion for the deaf,
and Harry ]. Stahl, Of 226 Ken
tuck avenue southeast, is in charge
for the war veterans.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-08-10
9Th |
IS BEAUTY
QUEEN
Miss Abbie v. Eagan Chosen
Miss Washington" After
Closest Contest

Miss Abbie v. Eagan. twenty.one
years old and with figure almost
identical with the classical ideals
set down by the artists and sculp-
tors Of many generations. has been
selected as Miss Washington.
1926" and will represent the Ma
tional Capital in the annual beauty
pageant in Atlantic City next
month.
Miss Eagan, who is employed at
the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing, was the last candidate to
enter the contest conducted by The
Washington Herald to select Wash
ington's fairest daughter. Her APP
plication was received five minutes
before the contest closed. She lives
at 335 K street northeast.
Second honors went to Miss
Violet Ledig, 1900 Lamont street
northwest, a tall beautiful girl of
the Louisiana Creole type.
Third honors went to Miss Irma
Jenkins. 141o Thirty-fifth street
northwest.
Miss Vivian Marinelli. 1401 Co.
Iuu1bia road northwest, fourth, who
was first to enter the contest, was
defeated for the hOnor places De-
cause she lacked a classical nose
There were 1T of the Capitals
most beautiful young women in the
contest.
This vars contest was one OF the
closest Of the annual competitions
yet held.
The winner has won trophies in
the past at two beauty contests
among the employees of the Bureau.
She is five feet six inchs tall and
weighs 1874 pounds. Her figure is
pronounced one of the best ever
selected for the national beau" pa
geant and her friends are confide Mt
she will attain the supreme heights
at the pageant by CAPTURING the
title of miss America" which has
not been held By a Washington girl
since the first annual pageant, in
1921, when MiIs Margaret German
YKyor tha honor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-08-10
SHOPPERS'F|NAL
HOUR. NEAR
At HAND
Announcement Of Second Set
OF Winners Will Be Made
Wednesday

Announcement of the names Of
the second set of winners in The
Times shopping contest will be
made Wednesday.
This evening at 6 o'clock was
designated as the final hour for
buyers to turn in their sales slips
to the Vacation Editor. All sales
slips will be credited to the person
who brings them to The Times
office, irrespective of who made the
purchases.
The first award in the contest will
be a free trip to New York, Atlantic
City, or an Eastern mountain re-
sort for the winner and a COM
panion. The winner can select his
or her own date for the vacation
trip. Patrick c. McNulty, of 333
Kentucky avenue southeast. win
ner Of the first weeks shopping
contest, today informed the Vaca-
ton Editor that he and Mrs. Nc
Nulty will make tine trip to New
York in October.
Second award in the contest will
be a free trip to Norfolk. Virginia
Beach and Hampton Roads for the
winner and a companion. This
trip will be made on the palatial
Norfolk and Washington steamer
liner District of Columbia. Thou
sands of persons have made this
trip this summer and declare it to
be one of the most interesting and
enjoyable anywhere in America.
The management Of the Norfolk
and Washington Steamboat Com
pany, which is cooperating with
The Times in the shopping contest,
will see that the winner and COM
panion are accorded every atten.
ton possible on this delightful trip.
First award viii be made to the
man or woman who turns in the
sales slips aggregating the largest
total Of money spent last week in
stores advertising in The Times.
Second award goes to the person
who brings in the largest number
OF sales slips, regardless of the
amounts spent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-08-10
British Railways Ask
Wage Sacrifice By
All Workers
BY International News Service

LONDON, Aug. 10.--Colncl-
dent with the reports of I'M
paralleled depression in the
shipping and coal mining indus
tries in England comes the news
that the British railroads are
in an exceedingly bad way fl
nancially.
In an effort to bolster the
railroads up, the individual cor
porations responsible have taken
the hitherto unprecedented step
of issuing an appeal for wage
sacrifice by all grades, from
presidents and directors to loco
motive drivers, firemen and Sec
ton gangs.
Dwindling receipts from pas
senger traffic and loss of freight
age are said to be mainly re-
sponsible for the state of af-
fairs, and a conference is to
be called between owners and
men to talk the whole situation
over and endeavor to arrive at
a solution of the trouble.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-08-10
CHICAGO BANDIT
ALONE, RODS
THEATER
Another HoId-up Man Is Shot
Down by Police After
Robbery
international Newa service

CHICAGO, Aug. 10.-With an ex-
cellent description CT the lone ban
dit who last night obtained between
SO. 900 and $4,000 iii a daring loop
theater robbery. polite and detective
bureau squads TODAY began an in.
tensive search for the man.
While $500 persons sat watching
the close of a performance in the
State-Lake Theater. the holdup man.
nattily attired. he'd six men and
one woman at bay and walked off
with practically all the cash in the
little office.
Another hoIdup. which Melted the
robber only $50, cost him his life TO-
day when he was shot and killed
by police after no had fired four
Intellectual shots at them while try
ing to escape.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-08-10
Held in Baby Deal

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Aug. To-
With one woman under arrest au-
thorities today promised startling
disclosures in the investigation OF
the operations of a ''baby farm, .
said to have been conducted here
Tor the past twenty years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-08-10
Launch Is Burned

A launch owned by P. A. King,
of 448 Tenth street southwest,
caught fire in front Of the Wash
ington Canoe Club yesterday. No
one was hurt and the craft was
damaged to the extent of about
$3.50.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-22
Picturesque Village
Scene of Dix Jim

The little Raaqus village Of Tour.
alne. in the Pyrenees. is tho scene
OF Richard DiS's new picture. Too
Many Kissos." now at the Coliseum.
The story which opens in a min.
Ing office IN New York city. was
directed Tor the screen by Paul
sloane. from an adaptation Of John
Monk Saunders Cosmopolitan Mag
gEinc srriai. n Maker OF Gestures. %
u hrngn Dix 10 tho screen in the
role of a happy golucky. romantic.
fighting young American His ono
weakness Is beautiful girls. and
hin father packs him or 10 Europe.
10 a town away back in the noun,
'ains where no one would ever be
licvc u likely that he would meet
and fan in love mi,h tho most beau.
'itul sid hos ever set eyes on. who
happens 10 be Frances Howard.