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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-04-25
BETTER FIRE SIGNALS NEEDED.

The difficulty in locating the fire after the alarm
Monday evening" gives to real solid thought and leads
to the conclusion that the least there much
Improvement in the method of reaching blaze by the shortest
route possible.
There at least three efforts made the date ques-
ton to find the of the aathe third being lucky This
probably be accounted for similarity of
So is possible to give direction explicit enough to send the
pauS directly to the spot needed If the large cities
confused when danger threatened because of the
Smiths in the directory daily catastrophes would be
We not contendng that such elaborate system
nails should be adapted obtain of large Cities
will deny that the efforts of our fire department figure
out just where last Monday night do good taste
in the mouth
We do not wish to be misunderstood censurng anybody
the rather humatng spectacle of Department speeding their
trucks street and down another searching for which
the siren had told them somewhere.
We have doubt the force where the imperfect
formation told them gobut the information should
explicit
1t is generally accepted situation that points out
defects should be ready with remedy We confess
equal to manufacturing code of fire signals have good
idea to how these could be mechanically operated
eve there those who could deal with the problem successfully
and they would the thanks and appreciation of the czeny
for speedy and satisfactory solution.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-04-25
JOHN WALTER SMITH.

The death of John Walter Smith marks the passing of Of
MaIyland's most prominent citizens
achievements the world of humanity which
prominent He may be born family with rich
heritage ecttude honor and high social sandng he
spring the lowest position life and fight his the
'front.' he into possession of immense wealth. either by
inheritance by his ndomitabe energy he follow
students life and the world rich gifts from the realms
philosophy may strive the good of
souls and preach the gospel of redemption made possible by the
blood OF uced Lord he to the heights OF statesman
ship and his burning letters upon the walls of
give it to the of Christianity being offered to the
uenghtened foreign lands he live die and leave his
mark behind simply as having loved his fellow man.
But what the of his BIRTH
what wealth. matter what his pursuits takes character to
be big The world sophisticated to be deceived by
shan and it's judgment will mposter his DOOM
Senator Smith reached ripe old age. By industry, thrift
and excellent Judgment he laid large fortune The leisure
such competency afforded him him opportunity to in
duge his fancy for public life He entered politics. He
leadership He received nominations for office He elected
to Offices including the govenosp of his State and the
United States Senate representing his native commonwealth He
devoted husband father survived shafts political
unbemshed reputaton he
his friends with fhfuness and ZEAL and his enemies ready
the kindly word and recognize the good that
him.
Did this without character? We believe not There
sturdy frame personal WORTH there
from political enemies which seeking office may reasonably
expect but which made not much impression upon the citadel of
his nmo SOUL his of right always prevailed His
those who craved to strip him of his power
themselves with that same influence he welded.
He died universally respected by the popuace of his native
State city his loss His county remembers him
as devoted servant His will be the lips of those he
leaves behind long after his traduces sunk oblivion
and in opinion Maryland will write few upon the
its history devoted energetic udcos
faithful than that of John Walter Smith.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-04-25

Promptly done at 10 cents per
yard.
Jan-24-tf. MRS. JNO. H. BLADES.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-04-25
F. Leonard Wales To
Address Yonng People

In connection with Boys Week OBJ
servance, Henry B. Pilchard has Sc
cured F. Leonard Wales, of Sails
bury to address the young people, and
all others who desire to attend, at
the Baptist Church, this city, on Sun
day morning tomorrow April 26, at
II o'clock.
The public generally is invited to
attend.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-04-25
EDWARD T. GROTON

late of Worcester County, deceased.
All persons having claims against
the deceased, are hereby warneds to
exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber on or be-
fore the 10Th day of October, 1925.
They may otherwise by law be ex-
Guided from all benefits of the said
estate. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make imme-
diate payment. Given under my hand
this 18th day of April, 1925.
WALTER L. GROTON,
Test: Administrator.
PAUL JONES, Register of Wills.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-04-25
Quinton Ladies' Aid

The Ladies' Aid of Quinton M. P.
Church will meet at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. E. F. Wilson, Thursday af-
ternoon at 2.3O o'clock, April 80.
A cordial invitation to all on this
the first meeting of the new confer
ence year.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-04-25
F o r S A L E

Desirable property on Baltimore
avenue, Ocean City, Maryland. House
and lot. Lot 80 feet X 100 feet, more
or less. House consists of store and
restaurant - two stories high, large
restaurant below. Terms most rea-
sonable. Apply to
Apr-11-tf. r. H. PAYNE.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-04-25
Chick Prices
Reduced

You can now buy CHICKS from the
WORLDS GREATEST STRAINS of
S. G. WHITE LEGHORNS at BAR
GAIN PRICES.
LORD FARMS - HOLLYWOOD
& TANCRED WHITE LEGHORNS
the worlds greatest laying strains
with official records of over 800 eggs
per year.
We guarantee the chicks are hatch
ed from and 3 year old hens insur-
ing STRONG, HEALTHY CHICKS,
FULL OF VITALITY-We can also
furnish you Barred Rocks-R. l. Reds,
Wyandottes.
PRICES: Grade CA" White Leg
horns, Rocks and Reds, IL cents ca,
shipped Parcel Post, Prepaid, Live
arrival guaranteed. Send Cash with
order to insure Prompt Shipment.
REFERENCE Exchange & Savings
Bank of Berlin.
Our Chicks at these prices are alb
solutely the Biggest Bargains in the
Country.
JARVIS POULTRY FARMS
Berlin, Maryland.
"Berlin's Largest Breeding and Hatch
ing Plant"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-04-25
Crockett & Crockett, Attorneys.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Notice is hereby given that the
has obtained from the
Orphans Court for Worcester Coun-
ty, Maryland, letters of Administra-
ton on the personal estate of
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-04-25
The President Gamma

Flowers, five inches across. Finest of
all Cannas Ten cents each. Giant
flowing Gladioli one dollar dozen. AL
so fifty varieties of Dahlias.
o. d. FQULKS,
Apr-1S-2t. Stockton Md.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-09
STORE CLOSING
PLAN ILLEGAL
Kennedy Rules Council Can't
Order 6 P. M. Time Limit

Holding that city legislation com,
polling stores to close az y. ~,
on week days would be Illegal. Cor
poutlon Counsel Kennedy laio wed
nesday halted move by tho Seattle
Retail GroecrF association TO force
such action In tie council
Tho proposition was fought by
independent grocery and dictates
ven owners, supported by petitions
Of approximately $4,000 citizens. An
hours debate before the public
Tafety committee was halted by
KenncdyH yertai decision
Ia the meantime. the Rroeefs as
aocintlnn. composed principally u
downtown businesses. will renew
its demand for strict enforcement
Of the sunday closing law a. an
adjourned meeting May .. The com.
mitteo took The mnitsr under sds
yisement
Ten thousand signatures support.
"a the association contentious The
verbal battle ragged hoty before a
crowded lobby until Kcnnedys ap,
pearance
lie held that the p. N closing
cannot be held necessary for public
safety, health or morals. and thus
would DO unfair ana illegal leRia-
iGtlon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-09
Oregon Air Mail
Route Is Okehed'

MARsHrlELp, ore Aprll D.
Daily airplanc service between Mprrh'
field and Portland viii start within
two weeks. according TO officials OF
Coos, Curry Airplanc Co, which or
gaulzed here recently Emory Smith,
general manager leaves for San
Diego Monday TO obtain cotsplcto
equipment
Marshfiold city officials are 20 be
invited 60 take the muidon trip Of
the now plane. The portland'Mnrsh'
field trip can bo made In ! hour
and as minutes, according to smith
Present train services require ap.
proSimately ls hours,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-09
Policemen Held
on Rum Charges

VANCOUVER. Wash, April o.
Six men two Portland policemen,
three alleged hooueggcrs and a
Capo Horn farmer were bound over
to the May federal grand jury on
dry law conspiracy charges hcp
yesterday
william whitney OF Seattle, aa.
slslunt prohibition director. was at
the hearing before a. s. Commits.
sionor T., J irwin, Bond was fixed
.at 81 600 each,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-09
TWO Die IN FRAY
Jealousy Motive Of Murder
and Suicide; Girl Hurt

WINNIPEG. April Two per.
sons arc dead and one wounded as
the result Of a shooting aftray which
took plnen IN The Mohawk apart.
mcnts here late Wednesday.
Adolph w-incburEcr IS. an en-.
ployo Of radiator company. shot
aud killed Mrs. Sarah Henderson. 90,
aud wounded her daughter, Elsie.
aged T. He thon shot and killed
himself Mrs, Henderson. whose hu-
band had deserted her. was tho
mother Of five children. Jealousy u
said to have been the motive for the
crime.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-09

Doesn't hurt ono Bit Drop a ~.
Nc "Frccznne" on an Rching corn,
instantly that corn stops hurting,
then shortly you llft Il right Off
with Fingers
Your druggist sells tiny bottle
Dt "Frcczonc" for d few ecnls sui.
ficicnt 20 remove avory hard corn.
soft corn, or corn between the toes,
and the foot ctlluacs. without sore.
ness or irritation. Advertisement
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-09
Prisoner Confesses
to Murder in 1921

PORT TOWNSEND. April e.--DIclt
purser. county prisoner. has con.
fessod that he killed Chris Jordan
near Port Budlow'in June, 1891. Tho
killing took place on whisky spit.
No clues ever were found.
Pursor says that Jordan caught
him killing deer out OF season. a
quarrel followed. Jordan used gun.
the prisoner asserted. Purser dc.
Tended himself with club, killing
the other
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-09
SEEK CONV|CTS
Cop SIayers Elude Police;
Escaped Pen Tuesday

BAN QUENTIN Cal. April
Search was wldened today for t,so
murderers. Joseph TanEo and Lloyd
Hall. who escaped from the state
prison here Tuesday night
The men. sent TO the peni,entiary
for staying chief Of Police Arthur @
Mnehan Of San Bruno in 1928. picked
tho lock Oh their cell. hid In the
prison yard and later fled norpss tho
gs.foot vail. Using o rope obtained In
IN. iu,e mill Two guursg on duty A.
Tho point where tho dcspcrRdpes
scaled ihr wall. have been oustcd
Tor lack Of diligence,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-09

B0VE Kermit and Theodore Roosevelt plan with
n George X Cherre noted explorer for their jungle trip
thru the territory pictured in the map below They will de-
bark at karach m go by rail TO Peshawar 2 then TO the
vale of Kashmr CO. then by hazardous mountain route TO
Ggit ca, with their last stop in the Pamirs t5). They
will sail the Leyathan Saturday for Southampton They
intend TO the channel for Marsees and depart from
London to Bombay before the end of the month.
The Roosdyelts will begin their long trek into the Pamrs
mountains about the second week Of May They will search
for the owls poll almost extinct variety OF long horned
sheep
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-09
First State Branch
of Association Here

The first state camp OF tho Pacific
Wondmen Lifo association VIII be
Instituted In Seattle Thulrday night
at Trinity hall. ipe8h First ave.
.C. NJ. Martin viii be installed as
consul commander of this first wash
lngton camp, To be- known as Rainlcr
camp No, /, Tho ceremony Is open
to tho public
The association has over 1900
camps In the United states and Can.
ada ana was founded 50 years uRo
More camps are to be installed IN tho
state la thesncar future.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-09
KIDS DIE IN FIRE
Three Children Are Terribly
Burned in Auto Blaze

SAGINAW. Mich Aprii Q knth'
crime ~,ementu 9, aud two sisters,
Elaine, 3. and Betty BOYD, 4 died IN
IA hospital last nlRht shortly after
they had been terribly burned when
the asiomobile In which they We're
returning homo with Lawrence
boyd. their father was destroyed
by fire
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-09

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-09

ROME. April 3 Thomas Lamont,
he American banker arrived here
Wednesday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-09
Watson Will Make
New Bail Request

VANCOUVER. u. G., April g.
Ross c. Watson, Seattle ex.detoci
i've. viii Try again next week 20
obtain bail He is accused in con.
nection with the NBnaimo bank
robbery Trial has been ret for the
Z May AsslleB.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-09
REoAS PR0H CHIEF

Leonard Regan became acting oil.
visional chief OF the general prohibi-
tion agents Thursday when r. a.
fsnxeltino left ON q tour u Montana
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-09
ARbUCKLE WILL
WE'D IN MAY
Comedian and Doris Dean
Wait for official 0keh

HOLLYWOOD, cal. April g.
Doris pcanc and Fatty Aeucklo
viii wait until the middle Of May
before being married.
Tho Paris decree OF divorce OBJ
tanned by Mlnta purtec became nnal
today. but FATTY" is going to wait
FOR official notification that he Is trco
TO remarry,
The nuptlOls were called off three
weeks ogo TO comply with Parts di'
yorco laws. and Arhucklc isn't taking
any chances OF further hitch In the
ceremony, he said today
when the q. X, arrives from
Parts, the wedding viii 40 in" Ar.
buckle said. ~ expect that viii be
about the middle OF MAY,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-10
SkOWHECAN

Mr.. and Mrs. H c. Judkins are en-
tertaining house party at Den Rock
in Avon, which is made up of Mr.
Judkins' brothers and sisters and
their wives and husbands, and in
cludes the following guests: Mr.. and
Mrs. belmont F. Judkins of Largo,
Fla. and son, Donald r. Judkins; Mr.
and Mrs. John G. Hoffses, Spencer,
Mass; Mrs. Bertha j. Ball, Bingham
Mr.. and Mrs. Mellen A. Whitney,
Springfield. Mass; Attorney and Mrs.
Harry Page Parker, Washington, D.
c.; Mr.. and Mrs Ernest L. Judkins,
Scotia, n. Y. 1t is also expected that
a niece and husband, Mr.. and Mrs.
Rudolph Johnson of Spencer, Mass,
will be present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Jones of
Fort Fairfield came Friday by auto
mobile to visit Mrs. Jones' brother
and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Cur
rier and have gone to Augusta, Port
land and Massachusetts, on a vaca-
ton trip.
Willis Aberill and daughter, Miss
Fern Aberill of Presque Isle, who
have been guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Burlock at the Stanley Nay
place, have gone to Massachusetts,.
Elroy, Ernest and Otis Russell OF
Woodland. who have been guests of
their uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Currier, returned Saturday
and were accompanied by their cou-
sins, Misses Fatama and Lovice Cur
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-10
Capture Escaped
Insane Patient
Saturday at Benton

An escaped inmate of the Bangor
State Hospital, whose name the police
would not divulge, was captured in
Benton about 8 o'clock Saturday
morning driving a Ford touring car
which he had stolen from Bar Harbor
the previous evening. Deputy Sheriff
Ernest Whitman arrested the young
man, who is about 19 years of age and
suffers a mania for stealing automo-
biles.
The young man admitted Saturday
that after his escape earlier in the
week he had walked towards Bar Har-
Dor and on his way had stolen a Ford
which he abandoned near an old stone
quarry short way outside the sum-
mer resort. He said that when he
was arrested in Benton he was on his
way to Augusta. The inmate was re-
turned to the Bangor institution Sat-
urday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-10
Waterville Couple
Celebrate Colder
Wedding Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Grondin
Of AZ Oak street observed the 50th
anniversary of their wedding at their
home Saturday evening, about sc
relatives and friends being present
at the occasion. The lawn of the
house was attractively decorated
with electric lights. Music was fur
nished by Jacques orchestra of five
pieces and the evening was passed
in singing and renewing old acquain-
tances.
A purse of gold the gift of rela-
tives, was given Mr.. and Mrs. Gron-
din, the presentation speech being
made by Leon o. Tebbetts, former
mayor>of Waterville. &
In the morning the couple attend
ed the Sacred Heart church with
other members of the family where
Rev. Father M. E. Curran spoke on
the beautiful and clean life that they
both had led.
! Mr.. Grondin was 20 years old on
the fifth of last November, and his
wife celebrated her Goth birthday on
May 81. They were united in mar
riage in this city although at that
time they were making their home
in Anson. Forty four years ago the
Grondin's moved to Waterville
where they built the house on Oak
street in which they still live.
For many years Mr.. Grondin has
been prominent in the horse busi-
ness in Maine and at the present
time he is the owner of Diamond o.,
one of the most famous stations ever
raised in the State. He was also the
founder of the Groder's Dyspepsia
Medicine Co., which a few months
ago became the property of his son.
Among the guests present were r..
a. Grondin and family of Water
Vile; c. A. Grondin and family OF
Waterville, Mrs. Edgar DeLisle ana
family of Waterville, Arthur Groder
and family of Waterville and the
Misses Ursula, Cecile and Blanche
Grondin of this city, all children OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Grondin; Miss jeanette
WiIlette of Littletown, Conn,
niece: Peter Grondin of Waterville,
a brother of Mr.. Grondin, and fam
ily: Roland T. Mclaughlin of Ban
eor and Mr.. and Mrs. Leon o. Teb-
betts of this city. Adelaid Halde of
Oak street, who was the best man at
the time of the wedding SO years ago
was also present. Four daughters,
Mrs. Harry Randall OF Brookllne.
Mass, Mrs. Elizabeth Willette or
Littletown, Conn; Mrs. Clair Kirk
patrick of Rumford Falls and Sister
cIotflda of Mont Merci convent were
unable to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-10
Man 50 Signs Up
For IS Year Club

The Three-quarter Century Club in
Wsterville grows apace and Saturday
/ large number OF applicants were
registered.
One Of the most interesting of these
Is william Peterson, aged SO, who
lives at 80 Front street. Mr.. Peterson
vas born in Stockholm, Sweden. Sept.
u, islz. and he has lived in Water
vile for the last-43 years. He is Of
4 very young and active appearance
and Is engaged daily in his trade of
painter and paperhanger His last
task was hanging 500 rolls of paper,
which was completed a few days ago.
II Is hoped that all who are rs
years old or over will communicate
without delay with the Waterville-
Winslow Chamber of Commerce so
that the roster of the club may be
completed before the last Of this
month The clubs were started some
time ago to show that Maine climate
and environment lead to longer life
than In other states.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-10
rier, who will visit relatives In

rier, who will visit relatives In
Aroostook county.
The following from the various
clubs in the county will go to Orono
Tuesday. to take part in the tryouts
for places in the Springfield, Mass.
exhibition, from the Kennebec Girls
Club at Norridgewock: Esther With
am, Dorothy Chandler and Clara
Austin, who will demonstrate dec
oration stitches; from the Madison
Girls Club, Helen Ketchum and
Helen Dunlap Who will give a dem
onstration in bread making; and
from the North Anson Boys Club,
Mark Rand, Joseph Stiller and alter
nate Roscoe Bigelow and will give a
demonstration in successfully mar
keting garden produce. These young
people will be accompanied by
Gerald c. Dunn, the county agent
and the Somerset County Home
Demonstration Agent, Miss Elizabeth
Tineken
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-10
New Volume "Who's
Who in Maine" to
Press in November

The book Who's Who in Maine"
witch is being prepared for publication
tsis summer, is rapidly rounding into
shape and will probably go to press
the first of November. The list Of the
names Of people who are to be includ-
ed is complete and contains more than
1000 names. The reports of the COM
mittees in the various cities and towns
Of the State from which the data is
being collected have all been received
at the main office in this city with the
exception of few of the smaller
towns in the more remote parts Of
Maine.
The value Of the material which is
being gathered together for pubica-
tion is being commented on all over
the country and orders for copies of
the boob are being received from IL
braries and newspaper offices from
nearly all the states in the Union.