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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-10-31
BRUTAL ASSAULT MADE
ON WICOMICO co. GIRL
Miss Elizabeth Butler In Serious
Condition. -Brother-In-Law Ac-
cuses Masked Higwaymen

The mysterious case of assault in
which Miss Elizabeth Butler, of Wi
comico county, was the victim, is
still unsolved.
Walter Ferris, the brother-in-law of
Miss Butler, claims that the two were
attacked by masked highwaymen on
the road between Delnar and Sails
bury, and Miss Butler was beaten into
insensibility from which, at this
writing she has not yet recovered.
Ferris says the two masked men
jumped on the running board of the
car in which he and Miss Butler were
riding, and assaulted Miss Butler as
mentioned above.
The victim was carried to the hos
pital at Salisbury where she has only
partly recovered consciousness, not be-
ing able as yet to speak. In order to
secure some information from her,
the authorities succeeded in getting
written answers to several questions
put to her. One of these was to find
who was her assailant. To this she
wrote in reply, "Walter," apparently
discriminating Ferris.
Ferris friends, however, refuse to
believe that he was guilty, and prefer
to think that Miss Butler did not un-
derstand the QUESTION put to her. Fer
ris, tho is being held, and, under the
advice of counsel, is not answering
any queries put to him.
The defense claims that additional
evidence has been found which may
prove Ferris account Of the attack
to be correct. According to reports
, the implication of others in the af-
fair may be proved by finger prints
found on blood-stained tools and On
the body of the automobile.
Another case of attack by a mask
ed intruder has been reported at
Hagerstown. Whether there is any
relation between the two has not been
shown.
[LATER] Since writing the above,
Miss Butler has slightly recovered
her powers of speech, and her physi-
clans are hopeful that she may soon
be able to clear up the mystery of the
night attack which came very near
causing her death.
Detectives and other officials are at
work on the finger prints, but do not
seem ready yet to make any report on
these.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-10-31
TRI-COUNTY BANKERS
MEET in BERLIN, MD.
Interesting Speeches, Splendid Ban
quet, Election Of Officers. TO
Meet In Salisbury Next Year

The banks of the three counties,
Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset,
met in their annual Tri-County Bank
ers' Association at Berlin, Md, on
Thursday of this week, converting at
$50 P. M.
Jerome j. Wimbrow, of Whaleyville,
vile, Nd, welcomed the delegates i'll
a neat speech, to which response was
made by Judge William F. Johnson,
of Snow Hill.
The trendNof discussion was in the
direction Of a subject important to the
banking business; viz, Banking Edu-
cation" Prominent among the speak
ers were Gordon Tull, Esq, retiring
president; Comptroller William S.
Gordy, and Colmore E. Byrd, the lat
ter from the Citizens Bank, Pocomoke.
AS slight depression from the main
topic, Mr.. Gordy took occasion to say
in conversation that Salisbury was
going to have a Governor next year,
and it wouldn't be Mr.. HUMPHREYS,
either; ergo, quid est demonstrandum,
sic semper tyrannis; ct cetera, ad libi-
tEm.
James w. McElroy, assistant cash
ier of the Merchants National Bank,
of Baltimore, also made an interest
ing talk.
At 7 P. M, splendid banquet was
served by mine host H. F. Harmonson
in his justly celebrated hotel. After
the eating, speeches were made; Mr..
Horace Davis acting as toast master.
informal responses at this function
were made by Messrs. Woolford of
Dorchester, Freeman, of Wicomico;
Station, M. L. Veasey, Calvin B. Tay-
lor, of Worcester; the last named
reading poem composed by Rev. L..
P. Bowen; and F. Leonard Wales, of
the Eastern Shore Trust Company,
Salisbury, Md.
Officers elected for the ensuing year
were as follows: Wilmer S. Turner,
III Tile 1SGIIlCOhC Odlh, P1Co4uCliI, A'
J.. Veasey, Pocomoke City National
Bank, vice-president; Howard H. Ru-
ark, Salisbury National, secretary.
The place of meeting next year will
be Salisbury, and the Association will
be entertained there by the smaller
b ks of Wicomico county.
Those present from Worcester coun-
ty banks were Messrs. Scott, McMas-
ter, Veasey, Lloyd, and Matthews, Of
the Pocomoke City National; Messrs.
Byrd, Robertson, and Dryden, of the
Citizens National; Messrs. Station,
Bratta; Hargis, Corddry, and Triumph
reys, of The 1st National, Snow Hill;
Messrs. Purnell and Marshall, Of the
Deposit & Savings; and MessIS. Rich
ardon and Burbages, of the CORNER
cial.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-10-31
Clues Oyster Roast On
Husbands Birthday

In honor of the forty-second ami
versary of his birthday, Elwood Mat
thews was rendered an oyster roast by
his wife at Georges Island Landing
last Tuesday. The party left POGO
moke about $50 P. NJ, and after par
taking of the luscious bivalve with all
the necessary and inviting fixin's, re-
turned to their homes.
Those in the party were, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Twilley, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Freeman, Mr.. and Mrs. Roger
Landlord, Dr.. and Mrs. A. A. Parker,
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Matthews, Mrs.
Jennie Matthews, George Smullin, Miss
Alma Blaine, Masters Winston Mat
thews and Byron Freeman.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-10-31

and We have every cause to expect
nothing but the sensational from now
on.
WINNERS OF GOLD PRIZES.
Last week brought out good show
ing among the candidates in their eff
forts to win the splendid Gold Awards
for the largest amount of cash report
ed on the week. Mrs. Etcheson re-
ceived first prize, $500; Miss Pauline
East second, $1,000; and Mrs. James
Clogg, Miss Annie Northam, and Mr..
Byrd each won $500.
This week the awards are greater
than last, the member reporting the
largest amount of cash receiving l.
100000 credits, the second, 100000
credits, and on down to awards. To
be sure every candidate is after the
million credits. And this week will
far exceed last weeks good showing,
and bring out a real climax in Sat-
urday nights count.
BIG FOURTH WEEK COMING
The candidates are lining up for
the big fourth week. The last of the
big credits, when the decks will be
cleared for the great dash on the
home stretch. And with prospects as
they are today it is safe to predict
that this final dash will be one of the
most interesting races ever witnessed
in this community. With talent that
possesses prestige, ability, and pep,
and candidates that have enough good
business judgment to show no SYM
pathy to their competitors, and with
a public that is lining up back of their
favorites, entire towns and commune
ties that must win first prize for their
"The Christmas Club"
has developed speed that knows no
limit and will be fast and furious
every day from now on.
1t is battle royal, right now, and
in view of the fact these hard fighting
are going into the final
week of big credits, we can expect one
sensational count after the other all
week long. The regular counts will be
observed next week, Wednesday and
evenings; the end of the big
credit period. All candidates report
ing by mail at the end of the big per-
iOd will he allowed Tuecdav noor
November 10. However their last re-
ports must bear the Post Mark of
Saturday, Nov. 7, for the late mail ar
rivals.
Into the BIG WEEK we plunge
with every candidate right upon their
toes. The question before all, Public
and Candidates, is "Who will be the
Continued on Page g.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-10-31
Local Real Estate
Dealer Reports Sales

Frank E. Hudson reports some ac-
tivity in the real estate business. He
has recently sold to C. S. Stiles, agent
for the Metropolitan Life Insurance
Company, the Hall lot on Market
street next to the Callahan property.
Mr.. Stiles has a house in course of
erection on said lot.
Mr.. Hudson has also sold to T. l..
Gregory, of Westover, Md, formerly
of Ohio, the Ayres Farm, 397 acres, at
Newark, Md.
E. j. Harris, the photographer, has
purchased through Mr.. Hudson 10
acres of the Bears Landing farm near
Halls Hill.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-10-31
Health Clinic At Ocean
City Thursday, Nou. IL

A clinic for diseases of the chest
we conducted in DR.. T. J. Town
sends office, Ocean City, Thursday,
November 18th, at 9 A. M, and the
Library building, Berlin 2.3O P. M.
In dividuals complaining of any of
the following: cough, expectoration
Of blood (spitting), tired feeling, loss
: weight and appetite, indigestion,
fSarseness, 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, 1925-10-31
Salem M. E. Church Will
Start ReUiUal Campaign

Revival services begin at Salem M.
f. Church next Sunday night and will
continue until Nov. 18th. Rev. John
J. Hunt, evangelist of the Philadel-
phia Conference, will lead in the evan
gelistic campaign.
w. Townsend Jefferson, of Smyrna,
Del, will lead the singing. Mr.. JEFF
ferson begins his services in this SER
e. of meetings on November 4th.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-10-31
Church Supper

The ladies of Bethany M. P. Church
will serve supper in the lecture room
of the church, beginning at $50 P. M.
or Thursday next, November 5. The
menu will consist of oysters, ham, po-
tato salad, slaw, rolls, biscuits, pickles
jellies, coffee, pudding. Price of tick
c.s, Csc.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-10-31
A PROCLAMATION.

"The season approaches when, in ac-
cordance with long established and
respected custom, day is set apart to
give thanks to Almighty God for the
manifold blessings which His gracious
and benevolent providence has be-
slowed upon us as a nation and as in
dividuals.
eve have been brought with safety
and honor through another year, and,
through the generosity of nature, He
has blessed us with resources whose
potentiality in wealth is almost in
calculable; we are at peace at home
and abroad; the public health is good;
we have been undisturbed by pesti-
lence or great catastrophe; our har-
vests and our industries have been
rich in productivity; our commerce
spreads over the whole world, and la
Dor has been we'll rewarded for it's re-
munerative service.
GAS We have grown and prospered
in material things, so also should we
progress in moral and spiritual things.
We are a God-fearing people who
should set ourselves against evil and
strive for Righteousness in living, and,
observing the Golden Rule, we should
from our abundance help and serve
those less fortunately placed. We
should bow in gratitude to God for
His many favors.
"Now, therefore, I, Calvin Coolidge,
President of the United States, do
hereby set apart Thursday, the 26th
day of November next, as day of
general thanksgiving and prayer, and
recommend that on that day the peo-
pie shall cease from their work and
in their homes or in their accustomed
places of worship devoutly give thanks
t. the Almighty for the many great
blessings they have received and to
seek His guidance that they may de
serve a continuance of His favor"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-10-31

The latest count of the Worcester
Democrats Christmas Party & Sales.
manship Club brought to light very
tense situation, and one that is Great
ing no small amount of talk wherever
the Democrat goes. The situation
holds many surprises, and shows tai,
cnt that stands out boldly in theil
brilliant efforts to displace a COM
petitor or shoot thru the lineup OF
clever talent that holds them down.
Mrs. Katherine Etchison is holding
the lead by bare margin over Miss
Pauline East, who is closely followed
by Miss Annie Northam. 1t does mol
seem possible that three candidates OF
equal merit could be brought together
in any venture. It is neck and neck
with them from day to day, each count
the public thinks that maybe one OF
them can break away and command
a. lead worth while. However. no mat
ter how hard they pull, or how busy
friends may be, they cling close to one
another as they forge ahead in the
credit totals.
SURPRISES COME FAST.
Mrs. James Clogg has been the re-
cipient of many compliments for the
manner in which she has gained a
very fine position among the other
of the club, and tenaciously
hangs onto it. And right with her is
w. L. Byrd of Temperanceville, who
in spite OF his handicap thru sickness
has been able to stay up to the lead
ers, and each day threatens to go into
the lead. His fight has shown ex-
IRENE nerve, and should he get back
on his feet physically, he is going to
show them all race no doubt.
Another big surprise, is the beau
tiful jump made by Mrs. ellis, of
Chincoteague Island, and it will take
a person of Mrs. Gilliss' stability and
to swing Chincoteague
to victory. She is going fast right
now, and gaining in momentum. Hav-
ing surprised the club in her fine
showing today, she can be expected to
make a more serious gain before the
big credits drop next week.
Miss Birmingham and Mrs. Bull
continue to gain in credit totals. and
these two ladies are not to be expect
ed to hold down the tail end much
longer.
Miss Mary Reid Of Melbourne came
In with nice report this week, and
= allie she has started late, shows the
making of good member, and with
her large circle of friends thru-out the
can be expected to climb
from now on. It is real bunch of
in this Jolly Xmas Party,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-10-31
ANNUAL THANKSGIVING
PROCLAMATION ISSUED
President Coolidge Calls On Nation
To Give Thanks For Blessings
Of The Past Year

President Coolidge on Tuesday last
proclaimed Thursday, November 18th,
as Thanksgiving Day, when gratitude
should be expressed for "many and
great blessings" which have come to
the people during the last year.
The proclamation follows:
"By the President of the United States
of America:
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-10-31
EVERY CANDIDATE GOING THE LIMIT AND
CAMPAIGN PROMISES HUGE SUCCESS
WORCESTER DEMOCRAT CHRISTMAS PARTY
AND SALESMANSEIP CLUB
Standing-9P P. M, Wednesday, October 28

Candidate Credits
Mrs Katherine Etchison Pocomoke City, $4,000
Miss Pauline Pocomoke R. F. D...-..--.- .283,OOO
Miss Annie Noham Pocomoke City, Md.-----..-. 281 200
Mrs. James Clogg
w. L. Temperancevile 10000
Mrs. Josephine ellis
Miss Thema Birmingham Pocomoke City, 500
Mrs Garland Pocomoke R. F. D.----.-.-145 500
Miss Mary Melbourne
Mrs j. R. Ford Poomoke City, Md..-.-.-.-.56,5OO
Mrs. j. w. Baltimore,
NEXT COUNT-9 p M, Saturday Evening October 81.
WHO WILL WIN THE MILLION CREDITS?
WATCH THE BULLETNSThe regular of the
will be made Wednesday Saturday
special bulletins posted IS follows:
w. H. Clarke & Co, Pocomoke City, Md
A. H. Stevens Store. Pocomoke City, Maryland.
Lyric Theatre Soda Fountain Temperancevile, Va
Dennis Restaurant, Chincoteague,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-10-31
MRS. ETCHISON, MISS EAST, AND MISS
NORTHAM UNABLE TO GAIN ADVANTAGE;
MRS. CLOCC AND MIR. BYRD MAKE GAINS

Mrs. Giss Of Chncoteague Follows Closely AS Her People
Offer Fine Support.-Other Candidates In Good Credit
Gans.-Only Seven More Days Of Big Credits
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-10-31

and We have every cause to expect
nothing but the sensational from now
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-09-01
Miss Sims and Mr.. Rhyme Wed
With a Pretty Home Ceremony

Later they will be at home in La
Fayette.
The bride is the beautiful and tai
ented daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
George w. Sims. She is a graduate OF
Shorter college, and for the past wear
has been a popular teacher in LaFay-
cite high school. She has won a host
OF friends through her charming per-
sonality.
The groom is one Of the most prom
Using young business men in LaFay-
cite. He attended the University Of
Georgia, and is very prominent in the
social and fraternal circles of the state
The out-of-town guests who attend
ed the wedding were Miss Dorothy
Alexander and Mrs. Vivian Walters
of Blakely; Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Hay,
Misses Annimary and Olivia Hay, OF
Leesburg Miss Bertha Lee, Mrs. N,
M. Woods, Miss Gladys Pinkston
Mr.. and Mrs. S. ]. Carter, of PARROT;
Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Dennard and fam
lily, OF Atlanta; Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Springer, Miss Mag Ellen King, OF
Columbus; Rev. G. N. Rainey, OF
Richland Misses Beth and Mary Lee
Rhyme, Messrs. Julian Rhyme, Fred
Moore and M. N. Andrews OF LaFay-
cite
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-09-01
LOOK, GIRLS, WHERE YOUR
COMPLEXIONS COME FROM
The Boxed and Bottled Substances
Derived From Many Sources.

The word cosmetic is derived from
the Greek word meaning ito adorn'
or ITO beautify." Formerly the wo-
men OF the United States drew upon
European countries for the boxed and
bottled substances that alter their ap-
pearance for better or worse. But the
sources of cosmetics are shifting, and
American women are now coming to
use what might be called made in
America compilations"
For the best rouge, however, wo-
men must still look beyond this coun-
try's borders. The original coloring
material was dried corollas of the this
tle-like sunhower plant of the Near
East This plant is now cultivated IN
France and is the source of the bloom
on most modern rosy cheeks. The col
oring matter in commercial rouge IS
carmine. 1t is obtained from the
crushed, dried bodies of the cochineal
insect, and it is also a foreign sub
stance. Face powders are made OF
ground and bolted tale and chalk, rice
powder and corn powder. America
possesses vast quantities OF the latter
two, and homemade as well as i'm
ported rice powders may be obtained
at the cosmetic counter.
The cold cream idea was started
millions OF years ago by the savages.
who used rancid butter and salt, and
those creams built on vaseline, lard
and lano1in, or wool grease, are en-
tirely domestic product. Liquid par
ATTN has also become a popular base
recently because it does not become
rancid. Large quantities OF this paraf-
fin are brought annually from the
Dutch East Indies and British India.
Henna comes from the leaves OF the
Egyptian plant, eyebrow pencil color
ing and lash pastes may be India ink
or coal tar dyes. Most lipsticks are
made OF greases stiffened with bees
wax and colored with carmine or SAT
flower, and the majority OF hand 10
tons are vanishing creams with glyc-
crime and favoring extract added
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-09-01
My Neighbor Says

To keep the chimney free from SCOT
sprinkle an occasional tablespoon OF
saltpeter over the fire.
Blood stains may be removed by
soaking the material in cold water to
which has been added a teaspoon OF
turpentine. If the stains have stood
any length of time rub common soap
on them in the first water.
All housekeepers know the neon
venience of hot suffering fat when
irving eggs, potatoes and the like.
This may be remedied by sitting lit
tie flour in the pan before dropping
the things in it.
Scorched fabric can be restored II
the thread has not been injured Wet
the spots and expose the material to
the sun. Repeat and the spots will
disappear.
In a mixture OF two ounces OF salt
to a pint OF water good eggs will be
found to sink, while those that are not
good will always float
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-09-01
POPULAR COUPLE JOINED
IN MARRIAGE AT SHELLMAN
Mr.. r. A. Patterson Leads Miss EN-
mic Ruth Sears to Altar.

The current issue of the Cuthbert
Liberal Enterprise prints this account
OF the marriage of a young couple
widely known and highly esteemed
throughout this section:
"A marriage which came as sur
prise took place last Thursday night
in Shellman, when Mr.. R. A. Patterr-
son led to Hy1hen's altar Miss Emmie
Ruth Sears, Rev. Pharr officiating.
Mrs. Patterson is the daughter OF
Mrs. Lillian Sears, Of Shellman, and
was one of that towns popular young
ladies, numbering her friends by the
score.
The groom is the youngest son Of
DR.. and Mrs. F. D. Patterson, OF this
city. and has many friends who will
be interested to learn that he has be
come a benedict. Eek is rising
young attorney, and it is predicted
that he will climb to high rung III
his profession.
"They are at home TO their friends
at the home of the groom's parents,
on College street"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-09-01
Childs- Gone Nuptials Are
Solemnized at Brentwood
Miss Eveline Childs and Mr.. F. L
Cone, of Atlanta, Marry.

At times shadow and sunshine come
to every earthly home. Laughter and
tears peep from the faces and glisten
in the eyes OF loved ones in every
household
Last Tuesday, the 18th, there was
a marriage at the home OF Mr. and
Mrs. NJ n Childs, in Brentwood
Their only daughter, Mary Eveline
was given in marriage to Mr.. Fred
l. Cone, of Atlanta r. F. Garrison
was best man, and Miss Jeffie May
Wall, OF Florida, was the lady attend
ant. Rev. w. E. Hightower, pastor OF
the Brentwood Methodist church, Of
ficiated. 1t was sweet and solemn
occasion.
The pretty bride, in a dainty lin
gerie and frill skirt, never looked more
winsome than when she laid her little
hand in that of the man of her choice
and said Il will" The bride numbers
her friends by her acquaintance
There were many guests; the presents
were numerous and valuable.
The Al1en-C hilds families are old
aristocratic folk OF southwest Georgia
noted for their integrity, their intel
lectual worth, their piety and theil
quiet and unostentatious lives Deep
waters run smoothly but effectively
Our prayers follow the little bride
and her devoted husband to their new
home in Atlanta, but Hope says some
day she will wander back again to the
old home in southwest Georgia, where
warm hearts will receive her and hers
as lovingly as in the days Of yore.
MISS ALLIE LAWHON.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-09-01
INSECTS 1900 FEET ABOVE
LAST VEGETABLE GROWTH
They Live So High They Must XIII
And Live on Each Other.

In the struggle for existence many
creatures are driven to live at I'M
mense heights.
The climbers OF Everest saw a
herd of wild sheep sitting on a gla-
cier surrounded by pinnacles OF ice.
They found bees, moths and but
terAies at 21,00O feet, and the last
traces of permanent animal existence
far above the Himalayan snow-llne
and 1000 feet above the last vegetable
growth. These were small spiders.
They live in islands OF broken rock
surrounded by snow and ice. There
were no signs OF vegetation or living
creatures near them, and for food they
ate one another.
Wingless grasshoppers were found
living at height Of $4,000 feet.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-09-01
GEORGIA WOMAN WAS MAR
RIED BUT DIDN'T KNOW 1T
Found That Annulment Proceedings
Were Never Completed.

Though she has been married since
1908. Mrs. Bernice Rogers Smith, OF
Atlanta, didn't know it.
AT that time she was MINOR ana
was married to Hansen Smith. Her
narents took her away from him and
began annulment proceedings. ne
husband disappeared, and the girl
thought she was free.
Recent investigation disclosed that
the annulnent was never completed
Then she sued for divorce, and, being
il was granted.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-09-01
ANTS HELD AS SLAVES.

The average life OF an ant is eight
or ten years. European red ants attaGK
other kinds OF ants, carry on the WORK
ers to their own nests, and detain them
there as slaves.