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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-05-02
URGES CONSERVATION
OF TIMBER in STATE
Proclamation By Governor Richie
Says Consumption Is 2 IL Times
Greater Than Yearly Growth

The proclamation of Gov. Ritchie
calling attention to American Forest
Week April 27-May 3 should have a
great appeal to all Marylanders. He
brings out in this proclamation the
rate at which we are using up the
timber Of the State, and the rate at
which it is being grown. He further
points out in his proclamation that
the consumption is 21s times the
yearly growth, which means the i'm
portation from outside sources of As
of the lumber used. The Governor
concludes that the woodlands of the
State are sufficient, if properly con-
served and managed, to produce all
tie wood and timber needed for local
use.
In an interview with r B. Homer,
president of the Baltimore Lumber
Exchange, he points out this very
fact and states that the nations of
Europe get along on approximately
so feet of lumber per capita, while
the United States uses 800 feet per
capita. 1t is because of the timber
that we have had that the United
States has gotten to the position in
which she has.
Swepson Earle, Commissioner of
Conservation; E. Lee LeCompte, State
game warden, and M. E. Towner,
president of the Baltimore Chapter
of the Izaak Walton League, all urge
the people of Maryland, especially
those who are interested in hunting
or fishing, to conserve the forests.
These three men, in interviews, point
out the damage which is being done
to the wild life and fish of the State
by the present destructive handling of
woodlands. All these men urge that
the people of the State do everything
they can to help the Maryland State
Department of Forestry preserve
the woodlands from fire and ruthless
destruction not only this week, but
all the time.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-05-02
BOOKLET OF USEFUL
INFORMATION GIVEN
Bemis Bag Company Spending Large
Amount For Advertising On
Eastern Shore

The Bemis Brother Bag Company,
who have been doing extensive ad-
vertising throughout the potato Sec
tions, featuring their container in
preference to some others, have issued
very useful pamphlet, setting forth
the value of their product and how to
ship potatoes therein.
The book contains reasons why
bags should be used, how to ship,
blanks for car loading record and
other memoranda, and useful tables
and data. There are also cuts illus
trating how to use the bag rack, how
to load and secure in cars. There is
also much useful and valuable points
on extraneous subjects; such as, busi-
ness laws, points of constitutional
law, domestic postage, concrete work,
rectangular box measures, miscellan-
eous weights and measures and tables
of same, how to compute interest,
how to prevent fires, and a useful
table of computing at a glance the
price of any number of gallons of
gasoline. At the back are a number
of blank leaves useful for jotting
down things to remember.
The book is on good paper, we'll
bound, convenient size and is present
ed free of cost to any one applying.
Everybody would do we'll to secure
one of these as much time can be saw
ed by using it as a reference.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-05-02
STONE ROAD WORK IN
VIRGINIA CONTINUES
Contract Awarded For New Stretch
From Eastville To Shadyside
In Northampton County

Work has been received at the
Clerks office in Eastville that Baker
Royer & Co., of Richmond, Va, have
been awarded the contract for the
new stretch of stone road from the
south end of Eastville to Shadysidp'
Work on the project is to be started
within ten days after the closing of
the contract. The date for the COM
pietion of the road is set for October
1st.
Baker Royer & Company are the
contractors who built the section OF
road in Accorac county from the
Maryland line to New Church and
have designated their Mr.. Bromley
as the engineer for the work in that
county. Mr.. Bromley was the engi-
neer in charge of the Accomac work.
1t is understood that while num-
Der of buildings in the town of East
vile are according to regulations too
close to the right of way they will
not be razed or moved but should
they be rebuilt or remodeled in the
future it will be necessary for them
to be moved back.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-05-02
PROF. E. c. FONTANE'S
WORK HIGHLY LAUDED
His Manuel On Teaching Social
Studies Praised By Chicago
University Instructor

The Baltimore Sun of Monday con-
tains the following, which is certainly
vry complimentary to one of POGO
moke City's most creditable products
in the way of worthy sons:
'In reviewing "The Teaching of So
cial Studies," manual edited by E.
Clarke Fontaine, District Supervisor
of High Schools of Maryland, r. M.
Tryon, professor of history at the
University of Chicago, wrote:
"lf there is any other State depart
ment of education in the country that
has provided the teachers of social
studies under its jurisdiction with
aids as valuable as those found in the
present manual, the reviewer is not
aware of its work.
"To bring to the teachers of the
State the best in a particular field is
certainly worthwhile activity Of a
State apartment of education. The
tachers of the social studies in Mary
land are to be congratulated on hav-
ing one of the best manuals in the
country.
,'If they succeed in putting into
practice but fractional part of the
many excellent suggestions that the
manual contains, in few years their
State will be known for its excellent
teachers of the social studies. Let us
hope that other States will take note
of what Maryland has done and in the
near future furnish their teachers with
aids of similar character"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-05-02
ATTEND EDUCATIONAL
MEETING IN BALTIMORE
Miss Ethel Dix And Miss Carolyn
Chesser Guests Of State Home
Economics Association

Miss Ethel NJ. Dix and Miss Care
lyn Chesser attended the spring meet
ing of the State Home Economics
Association in Baltimore, Saturday,
Apil rs. Miss Chesser was elected a
delegate to this meeting by the Home
Membership Club, composed of the
Junior girls of Pocomoke High School
the club paying her expenses.
The meeting was held in the beau
tiful new Clifton Park High School
building, one of the most modern and
expensively equipped buildings in the
State. This school boasts of a very
handsome Home Economics depart
ment, the kitchen beng a special fea-
ture. This department has a very at
tractive suite of rooms, beautifully
equipped and furnished, where project
work in home making is done.
At the morning session of the meet
ing Mrs. J. Barry Mahool and Miss
Whitcomb of the Bureau of Educa-
ton were the speakers.
Mrs. Mahool spoke of the opportu-
nifty Of modern high schools in devel-
op,ng health programs.
Miss Whitcomb discussed the Better
Homes Movement, it's significance and
its future. She also told of the mod
est home being built and furnished in
Washington under the direction of
the Better Homes Movement illus
trating ideal home conditions.
Luncheon was served in the cafe
terra of the new school building.
At the afternoon session which was
largely attended and which was held
in the school auditorium, Miss Alma
Bingel was the speaker. She is one
of the most noted lecturers on Child
Psychology in the country and was
enthus astically received. She dis
cussed the Importance of this phase
of child health, the mental health of
the child. Her presence at the meet
ing was made possible by the cooper
alton of the Parent-Teachers Associa-
tion the Mhther's Congress and the
modern Health Crusade movement OF
Baltimore city, with the State Home
Economics Association.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-05-02
FORMER CHINCOTEACUE
MAN DIES In new JERSEY
Daniel J. Wheaton, Well Known In
Pocomoke, Succumbs To Rava-
ges OF Old Age

Daniel ]. Wheaton, a native of
Chincoteague, Va, and we'll known in
this city, died on Tuesday last at At
lantic City, aged II years, the cause
of his death being general debility;
and while he had been in poor health
for some time, his death was uneX-
pected just at the time it came.
His remains were brought to Sails
bury on Wednesday, and funeral SER
vices held at Chincoteague on Thurs
day, conducted by the Rev. H. P. Fox
of Salisbury, and Rev. L. P. Morgan
former pastor of the M. E. Church al
Chincotague.
The deceased was a native of Chin
colleague. 1t was there that he start
ed his business career in the mercan-
tile business and also in the packing
OF oysters. He married Miss Anna
Aydelotte of Pocomoke City. Mr.
Wheaton for some time engaged in
the Commission business in Philadel-
phia and later conducted hotel there
He was president of the Bank OF
Chincoteague.
The deceased was member OF
many fraternal organizations, among
them being the Masons, Odd Fellows
ard Red Men. He was regarded as
one of the most prominent capitalists
or the Delmarvia Peninsula and his
name has been inscparably linked
with the development of Chincoteague
He is survived by his widow one
daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Watson, one
son, Clarence w. Wheaton, Of Chin
colleague and two half sisters, Mrs
F.. P. Timmons and Mrs. Mary A.
Hudson, of Philadelphia also by sew
eral grandchildren.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-05-02
Crescent Lodge OF Masons
To Attend Divine Service

Crescent Lodge of Masons, No. ITS,
will attend services at Salem M. E.
Church tomorrow, Sunday, May 8.
The hour for beginning is 11.00 a.
NJ, but the members are requested to
meet in the lodge rooms at 1890 and
proceed in a body to the church.
All are requested to make an ef-
fort to be present. 1t is safe to say
that Rev. Mr.. Nichols will have some
thing interesting and instructive to
say to them, and no one will regret
being there to hear.
IWorshipful Master Dryden is desir-
Gus of making a good showing, and
urges all to attend this service.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-05-02
Frank Weidenno Leaves
For Trip To Holland

Frank Weidema, dairyman of neal
Pocomokc, who serves very satisrac-
tcrily> milk route in this city, left
yesterday for New York City, from
which point he will sail today fo.
Europe.
Mr.. Weidema will visit brothers
in Schettens, Friesland, Holland, ana
will be absent from three to five
months. He will be accompanied by
his wife. His business will be con-
Quoted as usual by his boys, and he
desires the Democrat to state that
every attention will be paid his Gus
toners.
He also through this paper waves
goodbye to his many friends, and
hopes they will have good luck til
he and they meet again.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-05-02
LOCAL GUARD COMPANY
RATED HIGHEST IN STATE
Home Economics Girls
Study Dress Materials

The trunk containing the idea
wardrobe for school girls, which is
being sent to the Home Economics
Department of Smith-Hughes school
over the entire State, by Hochschild
Kohn & Company, of Baltimore, has
been an object of much interest to the
girls of the Home Economics classes
Of Pocomoke High School this week
The equipping of this trunk and send
ing it to othe schools of the State is
one of the features of the big educa-
tional program of Hochschild Kohn
& Company. A study of it's contents
results in many valuable lessons as to
the value of materials.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-05-02
COMMISSIONERS MEET
in REGULAR SESSION
Worcester County Board Orders
Treasurer To Pay Many
Outstanding Bills

At meeting of the Board of Coun-
ty Commissioners of Worcester Co.,
held in Snow Hill, Tuesday April 28,
the following bills were ordered paid:
George T. Bishop, work, 1858.
Robert S. Jones, Road Superintend-
ent, Somerset county for one-half
cost repairing Dividing Creek bridge.
$13C.S7.
w. T. Mason, work, $27.50.
C. D. Gibbs, supplies, $40.05.
H. l.. Burbage, work, $500.
K. w. Perdue ct. al, fighting Forest
frest on lands of VIM. G. Kerbin and
Charles Disharoon, $8.35.
Jesse p. Turner, work, $16.50.
C. H. Burbage, work, $127.50.
o. L. Sturgis, work, $45.00.
George w. Long, work, $500.
E. T. Brittingham, work, $60.50.
&C.. w. Murray, work, S11.SO.
E. J. Dashiell, supplies, $31.77.
w. w. Davis, Jailor, S33.25.
j. P. Johnson, work, $500.
r. T. Shockley, labor and team,
$70.85.
w. S. Purnell, sheriff, S11.55.
American Stores Co., supplies for
Jail, 1891.
wv. A. McAllen, J. p, fees as per
report, $27.28.
Costs paid in Bevans case, Sheriff's
account, $1,000.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-05-02
C0LORED SCHOOLS IN
Countrywide CONTESTS
Eight Schools Compete For Decla.
nation And Musical Honors
AT Mt. Zion Church

The Colored schools of this county
held very interesting defamation
and singing contest in the auditorium
of Mt. Zion M. E. Church, this city
on Tuesday last, April 2Sth.
Eight schools were represented: Po-
comoke City, Snow Hill, Berlin, and
Stockton, Girdletree, Germantown, st.
James and Unionville. There were
sixteen speakers in ALL First and Sec
ond selections were made from the
girls, and likewise from the boys.
Snow Hill was in for honors and
captured first place in each sex. Po-
comoke came in for second with the
girls, and Stockton, second with the
boys.
The winners will take part in a
State contest to be held in Ellicott
City in the near future.
The singing was specially good, and
really exhibited careful and assiduous
training.
The schools represented in this
were, Pocomoke City, Snow Hill, and
Berlin. Again Snow Hill came to
the front and was awarded 1st honors
in music. The selections consisted of
Plantation and Folk songs, popular
songs, and sacred anthems, and were
we'll executed.
The judges for the contests were,
Miss May Pusey, Elementary Super
visor of Schools, this county; Prof. K.
w. Eutsler, principal of Pocomoke
City High School, and DR.. Edward J.
Clarke.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-05-02
Wilmington Conference To
Meet In Dover Next Year

Dover will be the scene of the fifty
eighth annual session of the Whining
ton Conference of the Methodist Epis-
ccpal Church, to be held in March,
1926. This was announced following
a conference by the bureau of sessions
and officials of the Wesley Methodist
Episcopal Church, Dover.
Several other towns in the Confer
ence, including Elkton, had been sug-
gested as the scene of the next annual
session.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-05-02
Period One OF Good Result
For Present Generation.
Program Carried Out
BOYS VOTE THE WEEK
LONG TO BE REMEMBERED

Pocomoke City Boys having been
occupying the center of action this
week, and every effort has been
made to show them good time.
Under the direction of the Boys
Work Committee of the Rotary Club,
DR.. Norman. E. Sartorius chairman,
the week began last Sunday, when
the different clergymen delivered
sermons prepared with view of bene-
fitting the future men, and no doubt
many practical and useful lessons
were taught.
The speaker at the school was un-
avoidably prevented from appearing,
consequently the next number on the
program was the Rotary supper on
Monday evening. At this every Ro-
tartan was supposed to take either his
own or somebody else's son. There
being dearth of blood relations of
that kind in the club, much borrowing
was done. The boys who were present
were as follows: G. C. Littleton, Leon
Bunce, Ralph Harris, Paul Gladding,
Hollis Dryden, Russell Carter, VIM.
Keim, James Stevenson, Kenneth
Powell, E. C. Fontaine, Jr., Winston
Matthews, Francis Young, Wesley
Dryden, Riley Stevenson, Henry Wal
ters, Clarence Robertson, W.. H.
Schoolfield, Jr., Ralph Ross, Jr., Rob-
ert Sturgis, Norman and William Sar-
torius, Francis Matthews, H. M. Wal
ters, Weston Holland, and Granville
Adams.
They all reported good time. Each
was supplied with diminutive mouth
organ as souvenirs; with them they
made all the music possible ,and also
sang some of the popular songs.
On Tuesday an election was held at
the High School. Two tickets were
in the field, and the candidates were
for mayor and city councilmen. The
pupils were divided into two parties;
enc, the George Washington; the 9TH
Ell, the Woodrow Wilson. Candidates
on the former were as follows: For
Mayor, Granville Adams; for coun-
cilmen, Robert Sturgis, Russell Hop
kins, and Winston Matthews On the
latter, for Mayor, William Hancock,
and for councilmen, Leon Bunce, Rus
sci Carter, and Carson Ward. The
ballots returned the Wilson party as
elected by good majority.
On Wednesday inspection was made
OF the various industrial plants, and
at night, they were entertained at
the movies.
On Thursday they participated in n
fire drill, the company elected previ-
ously mounted on the various trucks.
In the evening all the boys were sup
posed to be at home where special eff
fort was made to show them the value
of home life, and to demonstrate that
the home could be as attractive as
any other place on Earth.
Yesterday the annual Field Meet
occupied the day. The Democrat goes
to press too early to give the results
of this.
The value of Boys Week is recog-
nized the world over almost, and it's
observance has been wide spread. Too
much stress can not be laid upon the
installation of right acting and think
ing when boys are concerned, and
the future generation should be all
the better for the interest manifested
by adults in Boys Week.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-05-02
Odd FelLolus viii Hold
Postponed Meeting Sunday

The services which were to have
been held in the M. P. Church last
Sunday evening, and which the Apol-'
10 Lodge l. o. o. F. were to have at
tended in a body, have been postponed
till tomorrow evening; at least, the
part that the Lodge was to have taken
in the meeting. .
A large attendance is desired, and
it is to be hoped all members will
hold the services in mind, and make
a creditable showing at the church.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-05-02
Travelling Salesman, Well
KnoUn In Pocon1oke, Dies

News reached this city this week
of the sudden death of D. C. Hills, a
commercial traveller, long and fav-
orably known in this community. He
wa sconnected with A. B. Cunning
ham G. Co., of Philadelphia, wholesale
cigar and other tobacco products
dealers.
Many will hear of Mr.. Hills death
with sincere regret.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-05-02
DR.. John Roach Straton
To Lecture In Pocomoke

Attention is called to the advertise
ment in another column announcing
q lecture in the Baptist Church, this
city, by DR.. John Roach Stratton, on
Thursday evening at s o'clock. DR..
Stratton has not yet announced his
subject, but no doubt he will choose
popular one and will give his hear
ers something to think of for long
time to come.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-05-02
BOYS WEEK IN P0COMOKE
ONE OF MUCH ACTIVITY
p. Fl. s. Band Concert
And Musical May 18th

There will be an evening of music
by the Pocomoke High School Band
on Tuesday, May ~, at the Empire
Theater. The program will consist
of numbers by the entire band, quar-
tettes, duets, trios and solos by spec
ial instruments. There will also be
vocal selections accompanied by violin
and piano.
A real treat is in store for all low
ers of good music. TicketAA rbe on
sael at w. H. Clarke & CO.. store
Saturday, March /.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-05-02
Father Dies In Tennessee

News was received Thursday by
Herman J. Rowe, jeweller of this city,
that his father, Rev. Nathaniel X.
Rowe, had died in Tennessee. Par
ticulars at this writing are not known.
Mr.. Rowe's many friends extend SYM
pathy to him in his loss.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-05-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Francis U. Barnes,
of Williamson, N. c., were visitors
to friends and relatives last weekend.
, 1925-12-16

Cedar Ridge coal mine at dusk,
and the L%enninger car came down
the hill in a car and bumped into
the team and wagon. No one was
hurt but both the wagon and car
were badly smashed up.
A good number of the farmers
in u locality motored to Powell
Saturday for the annual farm bu-
reau meeting and dinner. They re-
port a profitable as well as a So
cial meeting.
The Gus Hoaglund family spent
Sunday in Cody guests of the John
sons.
MI. and Mrs. L. w. Schultz call
ed at the j. E. Horner home Sum
day afternoon and on the A. L..
Pearson family Sunday evening.
Those going to Cody Wednesday
evening to see 1.-The Pony Express"
were: Mrs. S. A. Miller, Clarence
Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. H. c.. Frit-
zler and Clifton, Mr.. and Mrs. Goth
ard Johnson, Mrs. Albert Schultz
and Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Hutchinson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Schultz and
children. Dorothy Collins and Mr..
and Mr.. and Mrs. English and
baby were entertained to Sunday
dinner at the w. A. RAIDER ranch.
F. w. Kurtz put in a sewer line
at the 3 P. Ranch last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. F. Peterson
moved from the ranch to Cody Tues
day and are busy getting settled.
Charlie Gawthrop spent Sunday
with Clarence Miller at the ranch.
Mrs. A. L.. Pearson, Mrs. H. F.
Schultz and Mrs. Fred Schultz visi-
ted the school Friday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Fritzler and
son Clifton were entertained to din
ner Wednesday evening by Mr.. and
Mrs. H. T. Newell.
Scotty McWilliams laid off his
men last week after a busy time
getting the sheds completed. Every
thing is in readiness o and he
will find things more convenient
this spring when he can look after
the ranch and the Landing duties
at the same time.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. L. White called
at the H. C. Fritzler ranch Friday.
A few of our pleasure seekers
attended the Stampede Ball and al
so the Normandy Bell Ringers" at
the Temple Thursday.
, 1925-12-16

Oscar Shaw Is out our way once
more. can't keep them away. He
was on his way to Crandall creek.
Mrs. Nelson was a Cody caller
Saturday, coming in with Lillian
and Walter Alexander.
Bryan Wogoman returned to his
home in the Basin after several
days visit round Cody and Sun
shine, making the trip with a saddle
horse.
]. R. Huntington and Chas. James
returned after a few days stay in
town they stopped at Meningitis
and Walters on their way.
Frank Brough came out for a
load of oats from Ed Browns last
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown and son were
visitors at Walters last Saturday.
Christmas seals may be obtained
at the school house from Miss
Biack-"Help a worthy cause,
John Kirkpatrick is busy these
days hauling hay into town.
Chas. Blondell hauled a load of
t to his home in Sunlight from
Nelson's last Wednesday.
Our two worthy bachelors, Geo,
Baker and Fred Walters were Cody
visitors the past few days.
The Pat O'Hara Shiek was a
Bald ridge caller the past week
can't keen him away from the hills,
JACK Comeron and his mules re-
turned to Sunlight last Sunday. He
Is busy building a barn these DAYS.
, 1925-12-16
PAT O'HARA

There will be a program and
dance at the Pat O'Hara school
house December 22nd. Santa Claus
will try to visit the school that
evening. Anyone wishing to bring
gifts may do so. Ladies please
bring cake or sandwiches. Every
welcome.
Chas. Davis and family were
Cody shoppers last week, making
the trip in their ear.
Jack Cameron hauled a load of
wheat to town for John Nelson the
first of the week.
Pete Everett walked to town last
Friday. coming back with the Da-
vises.
, 1925-12-16
MEETEETSE

A number of M~eeteetseites at
tendeded the Stampede ball at Cody
last Friday evning. The festivities
must have lasted until early in
the morning as some members of
the party did not get home until
the afternoon of next day. They all
report a royal good time.
Forrest Doores was in from the
, 1925-12-16
UPPER SAGE

Lawrence Freeborg went to Raj
ston last week to remain for some
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Schultz and
Mary and Alice visited at the Nc
Williams home Tuesday evening.
What might have been a more
serious accident occurred last week
on the school house hill when Pier
o Coe was returning from the