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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-12
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Mr.. ana Mrs. Ralph D. Powell, of
Newark, N. j., spent last weekend
with Mrs. Powell's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Miles, Clarke avenue.
Mr.. Miles, who had been on a visit to
Newark returned with them. Mr..
Stewart Miles and family returned
with Mr.. and Mrs. Powell.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Belford Roth, of
Allentown, Pa, with their young son,
Junior, spent the weekend with Mrs.
Roth's grandparents, DR.. and Mrs. l.
T Coston. They left on Monday for
Charlestown, w. Va, where they will
be the guests of Mrs. Roth's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. William J. Young.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. D. Hurlbut, of Bal
timore, and family of five children, af-
ter spending some time in Virginia
visited Mrs. Hurlbut's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. James S. Clogg, for last
week end. They left for their home
late Sunday evening.
The Woman's Club of Worcester
County will meet Thursday afternoon,
September II, at the Deposit and
Savings Bank in Snow Hill, at
o'clock. This is very important
meeting and large attendance is de-
sired.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. L Scott Recently
entertained the following guests: Mr.
and Mrs. E. F. Wilson and daughters,
Miss Ida Belle and Mrs. c. E. Duncan,
Master Wilson Duncan, Miss Louise
Dryden, of Elsmere, Del, and Mr.. and
Mrs. w. G. Landlord
Sunday school at Quinton NJ. P.
Church, Sunday September 18th at
$50 P. NJ; preaching by Rev. E. L.
Bunce at 8 o'clock, Sunday school
every Sunday and preaching every
other Sunday.
Little Miss Lula Crockett entertain
ed at her home on Fourth street, Sat
urday afternoon, in honor of her 10th
birthday, about 2S of her little friends
Games were enjoyed by all; after
which dainty refreshments were
served.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-12
Mrs. SaIlie G. Merrill
Buried Last Monday

Mrs. Sallie C. Merrill, wife of VIM.
H. Merrill, died at her residence in
Iron Hill, Md, on Friday of last week,
aged 6S years, the cause of her death
being an intestinal disorder.
Mrs. Merrill was born in Dublin
district, Somerset county, and was
the daughter of the late Mr.. and Mrs.
L. p. Mills. Funeral services were
held on Monday last in Wilmington,
Del, in which city interment was
made, Rev. William D. Harris, the of
fciating clergyman.
Mrs. Merrill is survived by her hus-
band, w. H. Merrill, and seven chill
dren, five girls and two boys; also by
a brother. The deceased had lived in
Cokesbury neighborhood practically
all her married life, moving to Iron
Hill only "a few years ago. She was
greatly esteemed and her death re-
GREETED by wide circle of friends.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-12
Infant Son OF Mr.. And
Mrs. George Young Dead

Granville Layton Young, the young
son Of Nh. and Mrs. George Young,
died at their home on Cedar street,
on Friday of last week, aged two
years and four months, the cause OF
death being ToXemia.
Funeral services were held at the
home last Sunday afternoon, inter-
ment being in the Baptist cemetery,
Rev. D. w. Littleton, officiating. The
bearers were, George Mariner, George
Etheridge, Jas. Stevenson, and Ralph
Ross, Jr. The f1cral offerings attest
ed the sympathy of many friends,
condoling with the parents on account
of their loss.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-12
CITY Council Grants Permit
For Large Garage Building
VIII Be Erected By Ounce Ashburn At Corner Of Front
And Vine Streets-Council Over-Rules Objections
At Meeting Last Monday Evening

and he made very good case of it,
presenting his arguments in a very
favorable manner.
The Council, however, decided to al
low the erection of the building, and
were probably influenced in their de-
cision by the fact that after the fire of
1922 commission was appointed to
act as advisory to the Council rela-
tive to widening and improving the
streets.
They decided to increase the width
Of Vine street with view to develop
ing it as Il business section, and it was
understood, so it is reported, that
commercial houses would go up there.
AS starter B. F. Sturgis erected his
poultry and feed store, and since that
time the Democrats office has been
built.
In view of these considerations, the
Council probably felt that they were
justifable in allowing Mr.. Ashburn's s
building. He does not feel at liberty
at present to reveal the name of the
party who will be in charge of the
business. The working entrance to
the garage, it is understood will be on
Vine street. There will probably be
an office entrance on Front. 1t is said,
that the Council made the only re-
striction that the general business of
the place should be transacted on Vine
street.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-12
HEALTH CONFERENCES
TO BE HELD NEXT WEEK
Representatives Of Bureau OF Child
Hygiene, State Department Of
Health, To Visit County.

Health Conferences of the Bureau
of Child Hygiene, of the State De-
portment of Health, will be held in
Worcester county in the following
places:
Whaleyville, Tuesday September Is
from 10 to II o'clock.
Germantown (near Berlin) for col
ored children, in the church, Tuesday
the 18th from to o'clock.
Newark, for colored children in the
colored church, Wednesday the 10th
from 10 to II o'clock.
Newark, in the Community build
ing, Wednesday the 10th from 2 to 4
o'clock.
Snow Hill, in the Municipal build
ing, Thursday the 18th from 10 to IL
o'clock.
Snow Hill for colored children in
the Ebenezer Church, Thursday the
18th, from 2 to A o'clock.
Girdletree, Friday the 18th for col
ored children, in the colored church
from 10 to II o'clock.
Girdetree, Friday the 18th, in the
NJ, +. Church, from to o'clock.
A thorough physical examination
will be made of all children up to and
including seven years of age. Chill
dren needing medical attention will be
referred to their family physician.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-12
Crescent Chapter O. E. S.
To Resume Work Monday

The Crescent Chapter, o. E. S. will
resume work on Monday night, Sep
tember 14th in the Masonic Lodge
room at 7.30 P. M.
The Worthy Matron hopes to meet
every member of the Chapter at this
meeting.
Steps will be taken to make plans
for the Grand Visitation on Septem-
ber 2Sth. Everybody is expected to
DO her part for the success of the
{ 1apter.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-12
Poconnoke Nurse To Work
In Baltimore Hospital

Miss Myrtle Mock, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel Mock, this city, and
a graduate nurse, Glass '25, Maryland
University Hospital, left last week to
take charge of ward in that Univer-
sity. She will remain there until
next summer when she has in view q
course at Columbia University, spe-
cializing in surgery.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-12
MISS DORIS NICHOLS
WEEDS FLORIDA MAN
In SALEM CHURCH
Daughter Of Rev. And Mrs. r. P.
Nichols Becomes Bride Of Harold
Alban Whittle Last tuesday
FATHER OF THE BRIDE
PERFORMS CEREMONY

A very pretty wedding took place
Tuesday noon in Salem M. E. Church
when the only daughter of Rev. and
Mrs. Ransom P. Nichols, Doris Ade-
laide, was married to Harold Alban
Whittle, of Punta Gorda, Florida, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. George l.. Whittle,
Of Barlow, Fla.
Miss Nichols is widely and popular
ly ksown throughout the Peninsula
OF Delaware and Maryland in the
places where her father has served as
a minister in the Wilmington Confer
ence. She graduated from Smyrna,
Delaware High School and later from
Wesley Collegiate Institute at Dover.
Just prior to her marriage she was
employed in the State Board of Edu-
cation of Delaware.
Mr.. Whittle is a civil engineer and
a registered realtor of Florida. After
a wedding trip to Baltimore and
Washington they will make their
home in Punta Gorda.
The ceremony was performed by the
brides father. The wedding march
was played by Miss Gladys Wilks, of
Washington, d. c., and just before the
bridal party arrived at the church,
Miss Hlda Long, of Pocomoke City,
sang.
Miss Nichols was attended by Mrs.
Mary Meyer Klund, of Newport, Del,
as matron of honor and by four
bridesmaids: Miss Margaret Groome.
of Newport, Del; Miss Elizabeth
Jones, of Milford, Del; Miss Helen
Shapley, of Smyrna, Del; and Miss
Helen Johns, of Dover, Del. The best
man was Alexander Buselmeir of Bal
timore.
The ushers were, the brides broth
Ell, Ransom B. Nichols of Dickinson
College; w. James Ennis, Basil Payne,
and James Schoolfeld, of Pocomoke
City.
The bride wore gown of white
duchess satin, embroidered with seed
pearls and caught at the side with a
veil of tulle and orange blossoms.
She carried a shower bouquet of white
rose buds and white sweet peas. Her
matron of honor was in a gown of
salmon pink crepe de chine and gold
lace and carried gladiolas. The brides
maids wore gowns of the pastel shades
Of crepe de chine, carrying out the ef-
feet of rainbow wedding. They car
ried bouquets of gladiolas.
The church was artistically decorat-
ed with potted ferns and running ced-
ar and asparagus fern, banked against
the pulpit and set off with brilliant
jars of cut flowers.
Immediately after the ceremony a
reception followed at the home with
guests present from Wilmington, Do
yer, Smyrna, Rehoboth, Milford, Del,
Still Pond, Betterton, Crisfeld, Md.
The occasion was made happy by the
presence of the groom's father, Geo.
L. Whittle, of Barlow, Florida.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-12
SURPRISE PARTY.

A surprise party was given Miss
Ida Scott last Saturday night, at her
home on Second street, in honor of
her birthday.
Those present were Catherine Cow
ington, Ruth Sartorious, Virginia
Merrill, Beulah Dixon, Elsie Blalock,
Margaret Cullen, James Stevenson
and Wade DuBose.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-12
Pocon,oke City Ball
Player In Hero Roll

Eph. Hillman, playing with Chinco-
league against Newark, made hero
of himself in the Delmarvia League
last week by hitting a home run with
the bases loaded. "Bill" Hillman says
the ball went out of the State. At any
rate the sphere has not yet been
found, and Eph has not noticed COM
mon humanity since.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-12

Mrs. ]. M. Chandler, of Parksley,
Va. was visitor at Mrs. Elmer
Downes' home the last week.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-12-17
DOUBT OVER ARGENTINE CROP
REPORT CAUSES WIDE CHANGES
in YESTERDAYS WHEAT MARKET

Chicago, Dec. l7.-LP- wheat
markets of the world have given an
other exhibition of their ability to
produce pyrotechnics.
Prompted by the announcement Of
an unexpectedly large crop estimate
from the Argentine, wheat prices on
the Chicago board Of trade and at
other trading centers broke sharply.
at the opening yesterday, apd then
did an about-face in later trading in
wave Of disbelief at the accuracy
Of the South American figures.
The good faith of the crop reports
from Argentine was questioned by
George f. Saunders. vice president Of
the Armour Grain company. In a
communication intended only for rep
resentatives Of his. company, Mr..
Saunders asserted the reports were
for the benefit of the relatives and
friends of an Argentine government
official, but his state ment, which got
on the tickers, soon attracted wide
spread attention. among traders, and
was followed by private reports Of
the same tenor, including a declara-
ton from another gSain house char
acterizing the Argentine report as
astounding"
Buenos Aires Market Erratic
A view that. the Argentine govern
prevailed in Buenos Aires, dispatch hes
said, wild fluctuations characteriZing
the trading in the South American
capital, with similar drop following
publication Of the governments fig
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ures, and corresponding reaction
based on private advices.
While officials of the ministry Of
agriculture could not be reached last
evening for comment on the Saunders
charges, an authority on the Liverpool
market at Buenos Aires declared
there was heavy speculative selling
of wheat Tuesday afternoon, with no
proof whatsoever, that it was on the
order of any official. RumOrs Of a
leakage Of the crop report on Tues
day also were in circulation, the same
authority said.
Report Cont radictOry
An afternoon paper in Buenos
Aires published an article criticizing
what was termed ''inexplicable con-
tradictions,' in the governments re-
port of conditions and forecasts Of
the new harvest, while advices from
Rosario told Of surprise in grain
circles there over wide variation be-
tween official and private reports on
damage in two provinces.
The Argentine report estimated the
crop yield at 2l5,O0O,OOO bushels. per-
mitting an exportable surplus of 141,-
100000 bushels. Against this figure,
trade advices to a prominent Chicago
concern placed the surplus at $780,
900 bushels, with other estimates
ranging up to l15,OOO,0OO. Some pri-
vate cables held that the point Of
confusion was the apparent carry
over Of 25.OOO, 900 bushels from the
old crop included in the estimated
yield.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-12-17
QUESTION BROUGHT UP
AFTER THREE YEARS DELAY

Washington, Dec l7.--tP-After a
delay of nearly three years, the sen
ate today headed the repeated urg-
ings of the White House and began
debate on Il resolution proposing
American membership in the world
court.
Even in its beginnings, the discus
sion took on many of the same char
acteristics that vitalized the senate
long struggle over the League of Ma
tions. Once more the mantle of
leadership for favorable senate ac-
tion fell upon shoulders Of Demo
cratic spokesman. In opposition stood
Il determined phalanX of irrcconcil-
ablcs, under the captaincy of Re-
publican chairman of the committee
Holding the balance was a group
whose leaders had been the mild
rescrvationists" of the fight over the
league.
League Fight Repeated
Despite the assurances of the two
Republican presidents who have rec
ommcnded American membership in
the court, the irrccOncilables have
sought to convince the Republican
colleagues that the court fight is only
the league fight over again. An al
most solid Democratic membership
has accepted without question the
contentious of Presidents Harding
md Coolidge that although the court
was organized by a commission of
the league, an American court mem
bership need carry no implication Of
American participation in the league
The resolution of adherence upon
which debate began was offered BY
Senator swanson of Virginia, rank
ing Democrat on the foreign relations
committee, without the approval of
Chairman Borah. 1t proposed reser-
vations, framed on the basis of those
originally suggested by President
Harding in February, 1928, and in
cluding stipulation that in enter
ing the court, the United States
recognizes no legal relation to the
league.
Galleries Are Crowded
Senator Swanson himself began
sthe debate in open session, with a
prepared address arguing for Ameri-
can membership in the court as the
best present means by which this
country can contribute to world
peace. He spoke to crowded CALLER
les, in which women predominated,
and two-thirds Of the senate mem
bcrship in their places on the hoo,
followed attentively his explanation
Continued on page three.)
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BERGER ASKS
RECOGNITION
OF RUSSIA
Wisconsin Socialist Represent
atiye Will Ask for Public
Hearings

aShlngton, Dee. H. L4p R.cog
nitlon Of the soviet governmcn; ut
Russia was asked in a re,oiut ion
drawn up today by Representative
Berger, Socialist, WiScon Sn, who said
he would ask for public hearings by
house committee.
In a statement Mr. Berger referred
indirectly to the recent banquet of
American bankers and Russian indus
trialiStS in New York. and said the
government may as well recognize
what the bankers ana businessmen
have long since recognized. namely,
that the soviet government is here
to stay for Il considerable time at
least"
Our policy with respect to Russia
has been unsuccessful and stupid he
continued. when it was clear to all
the world that the Russian govern
ment was as sold as any government
can be, our government still enter
tanned the hope, induced partly by
the extensive propaganda which pro-
cZarist agents conducted in the Unit
cd States, that the soviet government
would be ovcrthrown.
Everyone Dealing With Russia
Since everyone is dealing with
Russia, including our own bankers
and businessm men, nothing can b.
gained by maintaining the untcnnblo
position we took in the first place
that the Russian people were not en-
titled to admission into the family of
nations because they dared to pro
claim the doctrine that if class GOV
ernments are to exist Il government
Of the workers and peasants is en-
titled to that right along with all
others.
Besides no one can question the
right of the Russians to choose then
form of government. We can no more
dictate theirs than they can be per
mltted to dictate to US what ours
should be-
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Do YOU want TO be Goodfellow
to some family who is temporarily IN
need or administer to the needs Of
little ones whose parents are dead or
family separated? Just fill in the
above blank and mail it as directed.
This is one Of the requests made
for cooperation by the Community
Christmas committee functiOning
through the Association of Commerce.
All Christmas relief work publicly
supported is to he carried on this
year through the Association Of Com
mercc and the cases cared for are to
be those which have been thoroughly
investigated by the Bismarck Regis
.tration Bureau. Miss Mary Cashel,
secretary of that bureau, has prepar-
ed cards showing what the families
need and a day or so before Christ
mas Goodfellows, some thirty Of
forty of them, it is hoped, will fur
nish these baskets and carry Christ
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-12-17
FARGO MAN, One OF LINCOLN'S
B0DYCUARD DURING CIVIL WAR.
OBSERVES HIS 83RD BIRTHDAY

Fargo, y. d., Dec H. R) A
member of Abraham Lincoln's body
guard through the Civil war, Smith
Stimmel, Of Fargo, observed his 33rd
birthday today. recounting some ex-
periences OF the martyred president.
Hale and hearty as Il man 20
years his junior. information in Mr.
StimmeFS possession shows that he
alone remains of the oriinal 100
man bodyguard that watched over
the president.
A Line olnesquc beard trimmed. his
six feet Of height and rather somber
garb, gives Mr.. Stimmcl an appear
ance that recalls the great emancipa-
tor, similarity even strangers com
ment on.
The Civil war veteran told today
of President Lincoln's only view of
actual battle in that war of the
states. 1t was the battle Of Fort
Stevens, five miles from the capital.
Exposes Himself To Enemy
81 shall never forget the presi-
dents picturesque figure, standing
on top Of some sand bags, exposed
to the enemy's sharpshooters," he
said.
Gle was not able to see the fight
and preparations well enough from
inside so he had climbed onto the
sand bags.
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"Hi> tail, sedate figure, standing
out quietly in all those hasty prep
arationS, was Il sight long to rcmem-
her. ] can still see him in mind.
with his high topped hart and long
frocked coat
Is Ordered Down
'Thc president was ordered or
dered. mind you down from that
position by the commanding officer.
and only when an officer threaten
ed to send men up to bring him dcwn
did he come down
When he did was the time his
real greatness asserted itself In
stead of being angry, the president
was ashamed. He looked like big
boy AS he blushed somewhat for hav-
in exposed himself unnecessarily to
The enemy's fire"
Since his service in Lincoln's body
guard, Mr.. Stimmcl has seen every
president down to the present time.
But to him, Lincoln will always be
'"the president"
Mr. Stimmel has been resident Of
Fargo since 1882. He came here at
the age Of 40. when most men are
we'll started on their professional
careers and built up law practice.
He retired from active practice in
1921.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-12-17
GOV, SMALL
WILL FIGHT
COURT ORDER
Court Orders Him TO Account
for Misuse Of Funds While
Treasurer
ONE MILLION INVOLVED
Two of Seven Justices Dissent
Small Has Until Febru-
AIRY TO File Plea
ONE MILLION INVOLVED

Springfield, Ill.,. ~Drc u. LP)
G"rci Len Smal! will fight tn,
decision OF the Illinois supreme court
ordering HIM to make an account in =
OF approNlnhltc.N 81 .hUn 600 intcrcS,
money alleged to have been Withheld,
by him while stat" treasurer.
lie VIII soon petition for II ichcIr.
ing, asking the court to rccunsid
It's findings which charges that he de.
posted state funds in a iirt.tinu.
bank at two per cent interest an,
later split profits ac,ruinp from re
loans at from five /" eight per cent
He has urii the February term OF
the court to file the plea.
Tw" of tn" seven justices of the Hl
prrnr court disSrn,cd in the decision
which was based on the same rvid.
cncc used against the governor IN 4.
criminal trial in l922. when he was
acquitted. After the jury cX"nrratro
him he ran for recollection in 1924 OF
Il good roads program and won hy /;
large ma loritl.
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mas cheer into the various homes Of
the city.
If YOU don't want to sign this
coupon telephone Miss IaShel at the
Red Cross office. City National Ban
Building, Phone $40. and she Will en-
ter your name in the list of Good
fellows under the leadership of A. r.,
Brink who is directing this phase of
the work in cooperation with the var
ious lodges. Rotary. kiwanis, and
Lion clubs.
You will enjoy your Christmas
that much better if YOU have been
responsible for letting Il ray Of sun
shine into Il home darkencd probably
by the death of mother or faith
er and as is the case in many in
stances, the dcscrtion of the father
and brcadwinner.
Join the Goodfcllows today. for this
is the only appeal for GoodfcIlows
that will he made through the press.
Make Bsmarck's Christmas II real
Community Christmas!
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-12-17

EARLY CHRISTMAS
MAIL IS HEAVIER
THAN LAST YEAR

The fact that mail is much heavier
this week than it was during the cor
responding period Il year ago encour-
ages local postal authorities to be-
lieve that people are needing the
Mail Early" pleas of the post office
department. Christmas mail began
to come in last Saturday IN big vol
ume and has continued to be neavy
during the first three days of the
week
There will be no regular deliveries
on Christmas day and the post Office
will be closed all day. Special de-
livery letters and packages will be
delivered on that day. however.
1t is too early TO tell just how
heavy Christmas mail will be this
year If people continue to mail this
week the terrifying amount OF mail
usual the day or two before Christ
mas will be considerably lessened. SO
far parcel post and first class mail
matter are moving on schedule tinje.
Other cities are obeying the mail
early urge, too. it is revealed by the
number of packages that are Deing
delivered in the city.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-12-17
Miners, Operators
Await Invitation
to Resume ParleyS

Philadelphia. Dec. 17.--fP) -Anth- =
racite miners and operators today
awaited formal invitation from "A
committee of mayors and bureeSses
to resume wage negotiations ana end
the long strike. now in its 10th
week. They will be invited to meet
at Scranton next Wednesday or at
any other time and place convenient
to both sides to take up discussion
of wages and working conditions
where ii was broken of last August
i'm Atlantic City