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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-07
PITTS CREEK BOY
DIES in PHILADELPHIA
Claude White, Age 10, Son OF
Frank w. White, A Victim
OF Pneumonia

Clyde White, aged nineteen years,
son of Frank w. White and the late
Mrs. Olevia White, died on Wednes-
day last of pneumonia in Philadel-
phia, Pa.
He was born October 13, 1905, i'll
Pitts Creek neighborhood, where he
has lived all his young life.
Funeral services were held yester
day at 2.3O P. NJ, at the Pitts Creek
Baptist Church, interment being in
the cemetery of that church, Rev. D..
w. Littleton, officiating, young Clyde
being a member of the Baptist de-
nomination.
The active pail bearers were Har-
gis Merrill, Edward Merrill, Maurice
Howard, Wilson Sturgis, Robert
1ilghman, and Russell Merrill.
The honorary bearers were Edward
Howard, Frank Bishop, Harry Bish-
cp, James Bishop, Raymond Bishop,
Alpheus White. The floral offerings
attested the loving sympathy of many
mourning friends.
At the time of his death Clyde was
employed in Philadelphia, where he
took a deep cold which developed into
bronchial pneumonia, death ensuing
after an extremely short illness.
There is an old saying that, "The
old must die, the young may die" In
the passing of either old or young,
there is always the shock of an ire
parable loss.
But when the cruel Monster swings
his scythe and cuts the tender branch
just as it seems to be budding and
blossoming for the delight of friends,
relatives, and community in general,
it exemplifies more than anything
else that "God moves in a mysterious
way"
In the case of the deceased boy, It
appears that the sting of death is
somewhat removed; because his life
below seemed only forecasting a
brighter existence in the Great Be-
yond.
Young Clyde was consistent
member of the Baptist Church, secre-
tary of the Sunday school, active
worker in the Royal Ambassadors, a
junior Missionary organization, and
thoroughly interested in all religious
work. His short life here was but i
period of almost unconscious prepa-
ration for the life hereafter, and
doubtless he is now singing the prais-
es of the Redeemer in the Eternal
City, just as he prayed and sang
while on earth.
He is survived by his father, two
sisters, Misses jeanette and Emily
White, one brother, Russell White.
Harry R. Dixon, this city, is also a
cousin of the deceased.
The sympathy Of the entire COM
munity goes out to the bereaved
father and other relatives. Surely
there is beautiful idea in a reunited
mother and boy, and in that, Won
derful incentive for father and others
who loved the one that's gone, to
make the circle complete when the
final summons comes.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-07
DEATH REMOVES
One OF POCOMOKE'S
OLDEST RESIDENTS
John W. Selby Succumbed On Mon
day Last, Age SO Years
Born At Stockton
CONDUCTED MERCANTILE
BUSINESS HERE AT ONE TIME

John w. Selby, one of the oldest.
and most highly respected citizens of
Pocomoke City died on Monday last
of the infimities of old age, he being
SO years old.
Mr.. Selby was born near Stockton,
Maryland, in January 1912, and lived
all his days in this county, spending
the time either in Stockton or POGO
moke City.
Very early in life, he came to this
city and engaged in the mercantile
business, forming for some years a
partnership with the late Julius J.
Smulin
This firm occupied store room at
the foot of Market street, only few
feet from the Pocomoke river, and in
the direct path of the State Highway,
the building being removed to make
room for the handsome bridge now
spanning the River.
Mr.. Selby later conducted a general
merchandising trade on the corner of
Market and Front streets, erecting
there what was then a very imposing
structure. Over this he fitted up
Town Hall, and was the first to give
Pocomoke a place for public enter
ta;nment.
He, some years later, discontinued
business for himself and was asso-
ciated with the-Afsf1nerly well-known
firm of w. S. Dickinson & Son.
Of late years, Mr.. Selby has been
in feeble health and unable to do any
physical labor. Amidst all his mfr
nifty, however, he showed a cheerful
ness that doubtless added to his years.
He truly belonged to the past, but
evidenced a lively interest in the pres
ent affairs, and always retained that
genial kindly spirit which made him
a favorite with every one.
Up until the time he was taken to
bed, he gave evidence of his usual
strength, but, once attacked, there
was no reserve to fall back on, and he
soon succumbed.
He was a familiar figure about
town, always had a smile and
pleasant word, always evinced real
interest in the welfare of his friends,
and there was no mstaking the sin
cerity of his feelings.
Many will regret his going and he
will be long remembered as one of
Pocomoke's real gentlemen and one
devoted to the civic growth of the
place where he lived so long.
Mr.. Selby was never married: His
deceased sister married William Sell
by of Stockton, Maryland, whose
family was in no way related to hers.
Three nephews, sons of Mr.. and Mrs.
Selby survive: George P. Selby, of
this city; John Selby of Stockton,
Nd, and VIM. 7. Selby of Cambridge.
Funeral services were held from
the M. f. Church last Wednesday,
Rev. R. P. Nichols officiating. Inter
ment was made in the cemetery of
the above named church. The pail
bearers were, c. E. Ennis, Wood
Barnes, Charles K. Howard, Herman
Ellis, W. A. Coryell, and Arthur Nc
Daniel.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-07
Former Resident Visits
Friends In Pocon7oke

E. B. Freeman, formerly of thi4
city, but now of Norfolk, Va, spent
Wednesday night with DR.. and Mrs
E. J. Clarke, at their home on Clarke
avenue. Mr.. Freeman married Miss
Mollie B. Lloyd, daughter of the late
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Lloyd, and sister
cf Mrs. Clarke.
Mr.. Freeman notes many changes
in Pocomoke since his departure, and
can hardly recognize it as the same
place.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-07

To further the work and interest,
the Educational committee of the
Health Council, Miss Dix, chairman,
procured from the U. S. Department
and from the State Department films
of moving pictures. These were shown
Wednesday afternoon in the High
school by Mr.. Oswald with the Farm
Bureaus lantern.
On a sheep ranch and in schools in
rural Montana so very typical and
human did people act, that weeks Of
talking by a teacher could not drive
home so deeply the lesson of health.
Is the live stock on farm great
er asset than the children? Are low
grades the teachers fault or the en-
vironment? Can the children aid in
maintaining their own health? Vital
questions are these and, of deep inter-
est to every father and mother in
Worcester county as we'll as in Mon
tana.
The clear common sense methods
and facts shown on the screen an
swered the questions. A little humor,
a little pathos, some hard facts and
true movies illustrated what the
Health Council in P. H. S. is trying
to do; better care of the body; better
lunches; more sleep; better santa
ton and better self-government.
AS word of explanation concern
ing the Health committee. 1t is a
form of student government under
the supervision of the faculty where
by the health of the children is looked
after and the general sanitation OF
the school rooms is cared for in Sc
far as it is possible for the students
to do so. Miss Dix deserves the cred
it for the Health Council and the
good work being done is full enough
justification.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-07
Big Farmers Meeting
Next Tuesday, Feb. 10
Will Be Held In City Hall Auditorium At 100 P M More
Thorough Discussion Of Diversification Of Crops
Every Farmer Urged To Attend

The attention of the farmers of
the three counties of Somerset, Wi
conlico, and Worcester, is specially
called to the meeting to take place
next Tuesday in the City Hall Audi
torium, Pocomoke.
This meeting is a sort of adjourned
one from that of Tuesday last. The
impetus given to the idea of diversi-
fication at that meeting was strong
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-07

In the Agricultural department the
boys are delving deeply into the mys-
teries of feeds and feeding. They are
driving out into the open the little
proteins carbohydrates, fibrous ma
terial and other battling terms that
adorn sacks of stock feeds. Math-
matical calesthentics it is indeed Jug
Cling the long figures and percentage
analysis of feeding stuffs. A combi-
nation of the theoretical with the
practical is the aim and in the end
every boy in the class we trust will
be able to make up a balanced ap-
petizing ration for practically any
Kind of farm animal. Several very
attractive posters have been made
which drive home simple truths a
bout feeding that will be remembered
long after the posters are worn out.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-07
HEALTH COUNCIL
DOING EXCELLENT
WORK AT P. H. S.
Precautions Taken By Students
Themselves To Aid In Campaign
OF Better Health
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT
GAINS In POPULARITY

That excellent work was being done
and the Health Council working
smoothly was brought out at the
regular meeting on Monday night.
Among the reports and finding of
the committees is correlation of low
grades and defects Of the pupils. A
QUESTIONABLE answered by the stu
dents shows that a relatively large
number of children come to school
every day without breakfast and
many get no lunch. Some have defec-
tive eyes or hearing and defective
teeth. Such work is of real value and
much interest to the school and pa
rents.
A report from the sanitation COM
mittee was scarcely necessary to tell
that a decided improvement is seen in
the rooms. The floors are kept clean
er, ventilation more carefully cared
for and other precautions taken by
the students themselves to aid the
campaign of better health.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-07
SaLer,, M. E. Church

Rev. Ransom P. Nichols announces
the following subjects of the sermons
to be given next Sunday in Salem M.
Ne. Church: II A. NJ, "Why | am a
Preacher; 7.3O P. M, The Gospel in
Literature, Prisoners of Hope, based
on Thomas Hardy's Tess of the Dur
bervilles. All are welcome to these
services.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-07
POCOMOKE CITY, MD SATURDAY, FEBRUARY T. 1925 $l5O
Subscribers, Take Notice!

The DEMOCRAT will send out the coming week,
bills to all who are in for subscription. AS
the terms for these are cash in advance, prompt
settlement is requested is not desired that the
names should be cut from the list.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-07

The Woman's Club of Worcester
County will meet in Snow Hill, at the
Deposit and Savings Bank, Thurs
day, Feb. 12, 2.30 P. M. A full at
tendance is desired.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-07

Mrs. Hattie King, formerly of Po-
comoke City, but now of Snow Hill,
was in town on Thursday last. Mrs.
King has a host of friends here who
always give her hearty welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-10

you think it over. The very thing that
worries him most, the Klan's abandon
ment of all concealment, Is really the
best omen of all. AS soon as the Khan
comes out in the open it ceases to be
Objectionable. 1t has, true enough, an
imbecile creed. But injustice to 1t
we must grant that it has no monopoly
on imbecility, and its imbecility was
not what made it dangerous. What
made it dangerous was that it worked
under cover. using methods thar
threatened certain principles essential
to our scheme of government. NOW
that it shows its face and acknowi-
edges its deeds it takes its place be-
side other minor political groups-as,
for example, Communism-is entitled
TO n place on the ballot and need give
us no further concern.
Furthermore, we must remember that
Kluxism is a sort of political disease
which cannot be stamped out, but must
be allowed to run its course. 1t is, in
way of speaking, desirable that the
Khan have it's fling politically in order
that those who belong to it can realize
how sterile it's program really is. Po-
litically speaking, the Khan has no
program. Those religious pre1udices
which called it into being build no
roads or schoolhouses, they work
against law and order, they do none OF
the things which it is governments
business to do; and in consequence,
wherever the Khan has had power, as
in the South and West, it has commit
ted political suicide. 1t must always
move in new fields. Well. If In its new
phase it works in the open. why
shotld we worry about it? The Kan
contains in itself the seeds of it's own
destruction. We might as we'll let 1t
kill itself and save ourselves the
trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-10
HOOVER PLEADS FOR MUTUAL
AIR SERVICE

Herbert Hoover has been called
upon to contribute to the solution of
many problems since the war days
when he organized relief for the
Belgians. 1t is doubtful. however, If
he ever tackled a more difficult Job
than that involved in the arena of
radio. How may all the asptrants
for use Of the air to broadcast their
business, their hobbies, their po-
ltical ambitions, their religious or
other prejudices be pleased and not
so disgust the listener that he will
buy no more radio apparatus? Hoover
should derive more or less encour-
agement in that he has aided in the
maintenance of as good conditions as
now exist and this affords the rest of
us assurance that his advice respect
ing the future is as sensible and well
founded as that of any authority. to
say the least.
Addressing the radio conference at
Washington, Monday. he made 1t
clear that public interest must domi-
nate the radio. While recognizing
the Interstate nature Of the problem
he rnanifestly is convinced that a
large measure Of self-government
must be had to produce the best re-
suits. The control OF the channels
through the air must rest in the
hands Of . central government or we
will get chaos. A public hall is Of no
advantage to = thousand speakers,
who may wish to address the same
audience at the same time. 1t would
not be right Of the freedom Of
speech to demand such q pande-
moniurn.
Mr.. Hoover sees the pressing need
Of distinguishing between 'unob-
trusive publicity that 10 accompanied
by q direct service and engaging en-
tertainmsut to the listener and I'M
obtrustvs advertising. = :" He tells
u that It II . simple physical fact
that we have no more channels. He
concludes fewer stations are needed,
that the ether being a public medium
its use must be for public benefit,
but he would not be Hoover did he
not attempt to convince al parties
"a the problem that it is for their
ultimate mutual benefit that it be
settled right. and he goes about II
wary eonvincinzly. :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-10
BURNHAM

Mr.. Allen who has been visiting at
the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Everett Houston, returned SATURDAY
to Scarboro, with a fine deer which
he shot while here.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Huff are the
parents of a baby girl, born OCTOBER
81.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. e. McAlister were
in Pittsfield Friday evening to at
tend the church fair and supper OIL
the Baptist church.
L. A. Pennell of Newport was
business visitor in town, Mnday.
Edgar c. Hicks visited over the
week end in Harmony where he was
engaged in teaching last year.
Superintendent of Schools G. u. Nj.
Grant was business visitor In town
for the day Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs.sRalph Stevens OF
Sanford and his mother, Mrs. Ste
vens of Biddeford visited over the
week end with Mr.. and Mrs. L. r..
Mudgett.
Mrs. w. P. Libby returned Mon
day to Benton after visit OF Few
days with relatives.
Mrs. Wallace Edmunds is fmproV-
ing in health. Mrs. Standich oil
Troy has come to help in the nome.
c. M. Lassell is having his mouse
wired for lights, using the Westlng-
house Lighting System.
Mrs. +. P. Shaw visited Saturday
in Pittsfleld with her daughter and
husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Q. q. Buck
ley.
Mrs. Fred Sedgeley is gaining al
ter having been confined to the home
several days by illness.
John Goodridge Of Fairfield was
in town Sunday visiting with his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Good
ridge.
The Royal Comedy Company I'M
der the direction of Eddie Erickson
SON will make it's annual visit to
town on December 9, at the Sebasti-
cook Grange hall.
Mrs. Jane Young has come to the
home of Mrs. Gerald to reside this
fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-10

debated last year will compose the
debating squad, from which the
teams for the debates of this year
will be chosen. The squad Elmer
Campbell. '27 of Sabattus, George
McGoldrick. rs of Whitefield, n. H.,
Ralph Blagden, '2S of Auburn, James
Howell, '26 of Chelsea, Mass, j.
Whitehouse, '2S of Portland, Max
Wakely, '2S of Rumford, Auburn Carr
'2S of Hardwick, VT, John Davis, rs
of Portland, Arland jenkins ~ u
Danforth, p. Annas '2S of Pressure
Isle. A. Brown '2S of Portland. and
William Marshall '2S of Auburn
From last years squad there are
John p. Davis, II. Walker. +, Goog-
ms, Charles Guptill, Fred Young, ana
John Miller The speakers for the
coming debates will be chosen on the
merits of the speakers displayed at
further debates to be held later IN
the month. These will be divided in
to three divisions, the first of which
will debate on Nov. 20. The subject
will be- Resolved that Congress
should provide for the regulation of
American Newspapers" The affirm
alive team will be Ralph Blagden.
Elmer Campbell and John Miller.The
negative will be supported by James
Howell, Max Wakely and Fred
Young The second division will de-
bate on Nov. %, on the subject: Re-
solved that the United States should
adopt a policy of low tariff. The at
firmative will be argued by : A. Jen-
kins, p. Annas, and Fred Googins.
The negative will be upheld by j. z.
Davis, William Marshall, and Charles
Guptill. The third division will de-
bate on Nov. 81 on the same question
as that for a division two. The af-
firmative team will be: Auburn Carr.
A. Brown, and John p. Davis. The
negative: George McGoldrick, 3.
yVhitehouse, and Harold Walker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-10
Making World Trip
In 3O-FOOt YaWl

Manila, Oct. ga. P. by Mai)-
Otto Karl Fritz Prahl, sailing into
Manila Bay. completed the first leg of
Il voyage which he hopes to make
around the world in a 30-foot yawl.
Starting from Shanghai June with
two companions, Prahl reached
Hong kong June 20 after a rough
voyage. Here his two comrades left
him, but an American named Richard
Lofstadt Joined him and sailed across
the China Sea to San Fernando. pro-
vince of La Union, P. l., where he too
deserted the vessel on account of the
hardships experienced on the 13-day
trip from. Hongkong. Prahl sailed for
Manila alone. making the 150-mile
journey in eight days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-10
MARYLAND

Ernest Fernley has returned home
from Wilton, where he has been en-
ployed.
Harold Furbush and Donald Cole
returned Saturday with good sized
bear which attracted great deal OF
attention.
Harold Getchell and Lee Leadbet-
ter were over Sunday guests at their
respective homes, from their work
for the Keenwood Wooden Co. at
Corinna.
Fred S. Stearns of Colby college,
was a week end guest of his mother,
Mrs. Bessie Stearns.
Robert Picken, Gwendolyn Hanson,
John Getchell, Miss Doris Harlow,
Frank w. Burton, Lawrence Valid
ron, Harlow Young and Floyd Abb
bolt were among those who attended
the football game between Maine and
Bowdoin Saturday.
Robert Buker and Oscar Written
returned Saturday from several days
hunting at Kingsbury.
Charles Page and NJ. Earl Sleeves
were at home over the week END
from their work at Wilton.
Rev. w. S. Hamilton, pastor OF the
Methodist church began Wednesday
evening with series of prayer ser
vices.
Mrs. Donald Donahue is the guest
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. l..
Lancey for a time. during the alb
sence of Mr.. Donahue, on hunting
trip to Ripogenus dam.
At regular communication OF
Cornathian Lodge No. 95, the M. NJ.
degree was worked on one candidate
and a supper was served consisting OF
oyster stew, doughnuts and hot coffee
by the supper committee which were
Edward Young, r. d. Genthner ana
Steward Baird.
B. ]. Moore and Roy Vanum left
Friday for few days hunting trip
at Kingsbury
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred S. Fuller have re-
turned from several weeks stay In
Aroostook county.
Thomas Dearborne, DR.. c. L. Nor
cross, r. c. Hamilton, B..J Moore, II. h.
Nutting, Roy Varnum and Roger Will
liams were among those who attended
an assembly of Mount Moriah Council
held at Skowhegan Thursday.
Miss Annie O'Reilly was the guest
of her parents for a few days from
her work as telephone operator at
F1ttsfield.
Ralph c. Hamilton and James c..
Young were in Bangor on business
Saturday.
Mrs Froina Genthner has returned
to her home after several weeks stay
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Greeley at Parkman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-10
FOOD OF PRISONERS AND
SOLDIERS

A subscriber asks why it should
cost more per capita to feed the in
mates of the State Prison than 1T
costs per man to feed the soldiers in
our regular army, when at g. post.
According to the testimony of Cook
Bunker at the recent hearing it is
now costing at the prison $3.50 per
week, or 40 cents per day per man.
We have been informed that it costs
at an army post all the way from 80
to 40 cents per man. The informant,
though not sure of the fact, UNDER
stood that the latest cost reported
was around 80 cents per man.
1t would seem our subscriber has
reason to ask the question. The
men of the regular army are sup
posed to be rationed with a view to
keeping them physically fit for active
duties. 1t does not appear that the
physical demands OF the average
prisoner should be as great as those
of the soldier. One would easily
suppose that their physical condition
would be injured rather than i'm
proved by feeding them rations
equivalent to those given the soldier.
If the prisoner is to be put to work
constructing highways, as we wish
a way might be found for doing,
then manifestly he should be fed as
well as the soldier. and considering
all the conditions the cost would
likely be greater. But while he Is
under confinement within prison
walls, getting comparatively little
physical exercise, it is not clear
why it should cost more to feed him
than to feed the soldier. AS a mat
ter of justice, the soldier receiving
meager pay, should have good food
and a plenty of it. Not that we
would starve prisoners; they should
have what they need for mainten-
ance of good health. but manifestly
there should be little effort to con-
tribute to their gustatory delights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-10
CAMBRIDGE

E. A. Patten of Harmony was in
town Wednesday on business.
Miss Loantha Pike passed the
week end with her uncle and aunt,
Mr., and Mrs. Elmer Traitor in Har-
mony.
Gerald Chadbourne of Dexter was
a guest of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lester Chadbourne for several days
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Drew are
away for the winter with their son,
John Drew.
Mr. and Mrs. Seth Ham, who have
been passing the summer on their
farm returned to Belfats Sunday.
where they will make their home
with their daughter. Mrs. Ernest
Thornton.
Fred Pease Of Wellington was a
Sunday guest at D. w. Hams.
Howard Barnes has returned home
from Oakland and is assisting his
grandfather in moving to their farm
in Parkman.
Mrs. Guy Stafford of Waterville
has been visiting relatives and
friends in town the past week.
John P. Mitchell, who has been
visiting in Boston, returned home
Saturday night accompanied by Ar
thur Barrow, who has been working
in Maiden.
F. E. Stetson has sold his store and
stock Of goods to Henry Morrill,. Mr..
Stetson will move to his farm in
Parkman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Dyer of Show
hogan were callers at Valley Inn
Sunday.