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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-14
SALEM M. E.
PARSONAGE
COMPLETED
Beautiful Structure AT Corner Of
Walnut And Second Streets
Ready For Occupancy
A CREDIT TO CHURCH,
THE CITY AND BUILDER

The congregation of Salem M. E.
Church, this city, has done itself
proud in the matter Of a parsonage to
take the place of the one destroyed by
fire some months ago.
From cellar to attic it is wonder
fully attractive, convenient, and SUBJ
stantially bulls In the basement, T.
billiard Riley has installed the latest
system of vacuum-vapor heat; it has
heen tried out and gives entire salts
faction.
The first floor is divided into wide
hall, living room, study, dining room,
breakfast room, kitchen, and buffers
pantry. The floors are laid in oak,
the walls white-coated, with picture
moulding at the angle with the cell
ing.
The doors are birch with mahogany
finish, the floors Being finished with
" rnish after perfect scraping.
The breakfast room is uniquely
furnished with an oblong heavily
constructed table, fianked by two
benches ~in antique style, reminding
one of the medieval times.
The kitchen and buffers pantry are
supplied with everything that goes to
make housekeeping, not only convent
ent but joy. All the rooms are large,
>airy. and we'll lighted.
The second floor contains four bed
rooms, sewing room, and bath. These
are finished in manner little less e.
laborate than downstairs, and are
large and comfortable. The attic is
large and roomy and supplies much
needed storing space.
The exterior presents the form of
a square, with small porch over door
way and larger one fronting Walnut
street.
The painting is a cream with white
trimmings and the house is withal a
decided improvement to the town.
The yard has been graded, and when
sown in grass and sod formed, the
green will show the house, to much
better advantage.
The Church has spared no pains
nor money to make fit dwelling
place for the man who serves it's pull
pit; and while destruction of proper
ty is always regrettable, the fire which
destroyed the old building, probably
caused the Methodist people to erect
a suitable parsonage much sooner
than they otherwise would have
done.
1t is not too much to say, that the
congregation hopes Rev. R. P. Mich
oils will enjoy the new home for many
years to come.
The contract for the house was
thoroughly carried out by Henry B.
Pi!chard, and is another monument to
his skill and reliability.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-14
Mrs. Mary j. HoDard
Reaches 8Oth Milestone

Mrs. Mary ]. Howard was given a
surprise party on her S0th birthday
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred
G. Hayman. Those present were, her
children, grand children and great
grandchildren. She has children,
Al grandchildren and Ia great grand
children.
The evening was we'll spent in So
cial games, music, composing of ia
vorite hymns. Refreshments, con-
s;sting of cake and ice cream were
served. The center of the table held
4 cake with so candles.
All left ut late hour reporting a
joyful evening and wishing mother
and grand mother many more happy
birthdays.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-14
JUNIOR AID OF M. E.
CHURCH ENTERTAINED
The Misses Grande Hostesses At
Delightful Social Gathering
Wednesday Afternoon

The parlors of the Salem M. E.
Church were the scene of an unusu-
ally delightful social gathering We'd
nesday afternoon when the Misses
Grande, hostesses, entertained the
Junior Aid at pink tea where st.
Valentine seemed to have suggested
the special features of amuseemnt.
A musical romance, originated by
Miss Bessie Grande and sung by Mis-
ses Thelma Birmingham, Evelyn Hay
man, Mae Watson, Nellie Matthews
and Sarah Atkinson, contributed
largely to the success of the affair.
Mrs. Darius X. Hancock was pianist
for the occasion.
Each guest was provided with a
paper heart upon which appeared a
list of questions, the answers to
which told love story whose outline
was found in the musical numbers
rendered.
A pretty valentine, the prize to be
awarded the one having the most
complete set of answers, was found
to have been tied by four persons; so
cuts were drawn and Mrs. Ned Tull
became the lucky recipient.
Little Richard Merrill, Virginia
Bunting, Virginia Lewis and Annie
Mae Mason, in recitation and song,
were thoroughly enjoyed.
But Tile GROWING event of the after
noon was, perhaps, general participa-
tion in consumption of the delectable
refreshments, in the provision of
which the Misses Grsnde have earned
most enviable reputation.
Apple pie la mode and coffee,
and candy hearts in tiny pink rose
baskets w.re served.
Inclement weather seemed to fail
as detriment to the ladies in their
church activities, for in spite of storm
and cloud, there was a large number
present and most gratifying con-
tribution to the society's exchequer
was made.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-14
Given Surprise Party
On Birthday Anniversary

Mrs. Leila Carter was pleasantly
surprised last Friday evening when
the anniversary of her birth was cele-
brated by the gathering of a number
of her friends at her home on Cedar
street.
Curiosity as to her exact age was
not satisfied by any revelation of the
lady herself; but the merry party as
sembled to wish her "many happy re-
turns of the day" felt that time has
not yet limited the passing of youth
and could not understand her reluc-
tance to disclose the secret. (?)
Repartee, refreshments and good
wishes were plentiful and the occa-
sion will be happily remembered by
all.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-14
new FIRM ENLARCES
FURNITURE STORE ROOM
J. T. Smullin & Son Now Have
Commodoius Room For Dis
playing Their Line.

Attention of the public is called to
the advertisement in this issue of the
newly formed partnership between j.
T. Smullin and j. T. Smullin, Jr.
The latter has been for some years
conducting for himself paint, wall
paper, and victrola, business on Mar
ket street; but he has removed his
entire stock to the building on the
corner OF Clarke avenue and Willow
street, where his father and uncle
the late j. J. Smullin sold furnituro
carpets, paints, ETC., for number OF
ears, under the firm name of Smut
lin Bros.
The interior of this stand has been
50 much improved as to n Ike it one
Of the best store rooms in town. The
part tion which formerly divided the
i3om has been removed, there by max
ing double space; new floors have
been laid; side walls ceiled; large
front windows cut fronting Willow
street; new floors laid; a neat office
placed in the rear; a plentiful supply
of paint used; and today the changes
are so marked as to call forth general
commentator.
The new firm is now ready to re-
ceive old and new customers, and calls
attention not only to the "ad" in this
issue, but notifies of subsequent ones
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-14
DIVERSIFIED
FARMING TALKS
MUCH ENJOYED
Wicomico Farmers Tell Their Ex-
perience With Raising Various
Crops AT Meeting Tuesday
MANY In FAVOR OF
FUTURE DISCUSSIONS

Although the day was a very dis
agreeable one, farmers of this COM
munity and of others turned out to
the meeting called for Tuesday last
in the City Hall auditorium. The
room was we'll filled and great inter-
est was manifested in what was said
upon the subject of diversified farm
ing.
Colmore E. Byrd and Edward J.
Clarke were made chairman and Sec
retary, respectively, of the meeting.
After some Introductory remarks,
Mr.. Byrd called upon Alfred T. Jones,
prosperous farmer of Wicomico
county to tell of his experience in
growing cantaloupes, cucumbers, and
other crops.
Mr.. Jones stressed the cantaloupe
industry and went into details regard
ing the cultivation, harvesting, and
packing, emphasizing the last as one
of the most important. He also stat
ed that while his fortunes had varied
from year to year, there had never
been a season when he had not made
money.
He was pl ed with question after
question and he always had a clear
and satisfactory answer to give con-
cerning what he had planted, culti-
waited and harvested.
Mr.. Jones was followed by J. w.
Taylor, another Wicomico county
farmer, who told what he knew about
the late sweet potato crop. He gave
some very interesting data regarding
potato houses-their size, shape, and
heating apparatus. Mr.. Jones was
also given strict attention, and his
IDEAS seemed to make much impress
sion.
Alfred Hatton, who has recently
connected himself with the Peninsula
Produce Exchange in this city, was
introduced to the assemblage, and he
expressed himself as being always in
readiness to assist the farmer as far
as lies in his power.
From 200 to $50 farmers were in
attendance, and many expressed
themselves as being in favor of con-
tinuance of these talks, as it was be-
lieved much good will result,
r. I. Lednum stated he was assured
Of all the strng beans he could take
care of, and will prepare for that
pack. A questionable was circulated
among the men on which was listed
a number of crops, and some express
sion was asked as to how many acres
might be planted by the one making
a selection of any particular planting.
This met with a hearty response,
and is likely a greater diversifcation
VIII be seen here than for many sea-
sons previously.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-14
Want Rev. K. p. Nichols
To Return Another Year

The official Board of Salem M. E.
Church, this city, has unanimously
extended call to the Rev. r. r.
Nichols to return to his charge. Mr.
Nichols has given universal satisfac-
ton not only to his own people, but
also to those of other denominations
who have listened to his sermons.
The Wilmington Conference will
meet in Wilmington this year, at the
McCabe Memorial Church about
the latter part of next month.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-14
Local Guard Unit Will
Camp At Virginia Beach

The Headquarters Company, 3rd
Battalion 1st Infantry, M. N. j., will
go again this year to Virginia Beach
for a two weeks stay in July.
The trip last year was thoroughly
enjoyed, and the boys are looking
forward with pleasure to another out
ing. The company is up to maximum
strength, and interest still keen.
Should the company be in good
shape at the time the next General
Assembly meets, it is more than like
ly an appropriation for the new ar
mory will be made.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-14
Will Study Women's
Hair Dressing In City

William Ellis, of Carter & Ellis,
BARRIERS, will leave tonight for Phila-
delpha, where he will spend some time
N studying the work of waving, bob
bing, and otherwise treating ladies'
tresses. This firm is we'll fitted up
cfr this business, and they are deter
mined to make it go.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-14

find he had omitted to do that very
thing.
He wants to say in print what he
said to her, that her accompaniment
was wonderful-almost unbelievable
when it is understood she is not now
keeping up her music as of yore; that
personally and from the standpoint
Of churchman he desires to thank
her for her accommodation and her
rare entertainment; and that he re-
grets the unaccountable omission in
last weeks paper.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-14
Lvceuy,1 Entertainment
Next Tuesday EUening

Pocomoke would do we'll to re-
member next Tuesday as the date for
the 4th entertainment of the Lyceum
course.
H. Lee Taylor comes as a lecturer
with great reputation. From all re-
ports, he is worth listening to, and a
large audience should greet him. 1t
would be we'll for all young people
tC be present.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-14
Important To Patrons OF
K. X. Station Letter Box

Postmaster Schoolfield notifies the
public that, hereafter, no mail will be
taken out of the box at the railroad
station on Sunday nights. Persons
desiring mail to go out on the trains
fo1 Sunday, must have it in the Post
Office before P. M. This is recent
ruling and the office patrons would do
we'll to take heed.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-14
NJ p. Junior Aid
Glue Church Teas

The Junior Aid of the M. P. Church
have given two very enjoyable
'Teas." The first was given Thurs
day of last week by Mrs. M. L. Yea
sey. On Wednesday of this week
Mrs. j. Harry Young entertained at
her home on Second street.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-14

The West restaurant will locate on
Market street where John T. Smullin
ormerly conducted business.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-14
MARION FIRE BUG
DECLARED INSANE
Townsend To Be Held At Hospital.
Judge Duer Signs Order For
Commitment Wednesday

Edwin Warfeld Townsend, Marion
youth who confessed to authorities
that he set seven fires in the town
and made three attempts to wreck
Pennsy Railroad trains at that point,
is mentally deranged the State Board
Of Mental Hygiene reported to Judge
Robert f. Duer, of Princess Anne on
Wednesday.
The findings were accompanied by
recommendation that the youth be
committed to the Spring Grove Hos
pital for an indefinite period, for ply
sical and mental attention. Orders
for the commitment were signed by
Judge Duer Wednesday morning.
After terrorizing the Somerset
county town for almost year and at
the same time foiling attempts Of
railroad and county authorities to eff
feet an arrest, the youth was identi-
fed by means of finger prints and
apprehended.
Hooper S. Miles of Salisbury was
retained as counsel by the youths
parents and petition that Townsend
be examined by the State Board was
granted by the court. He remained
at the Spring Grove Hospital under
observation for several weeks.
Altho' indicted by special session
Of the Somerset Grand Jury few
days ago, his trial will be delayed in
definitely, by the order of the court
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-14

Mrs. E. NJ. Ross is reported on the
sick list, and at this writing does not
show the improvement her friends
would like to see. Mrs. Ross appar-
emily is suffering from return of an
old complaint. 1t is hoped that she
may respond to treatment, and be re-
cred to her former health and vigor.
The Washington times., 1925-09-25
SPA|N|ARD5RE5T
!. BEFORE new. !.
$50 80, =
ADVANCE
Primo Strengthens Recently
4, Won Positions-krim to
Try to. Save Aidir 7

MADRID, Sept. 25.-Trench spades
and picks replaced rifles and sbayo-
nets today. along 4 the Alhucemas
front in Morocco, as the Spanish
strengthened their recently won po-
sitions in preparation for a bFief
rest in the drive toward Ajdir.
General Primo de Rivera, head OF
the Spanish forces. who watched
the advance from the deck or the
warship Alfonso XIII, wiz rest
day or two in Tetuan before RETURN
s Ing to lead his men over the four
miles OF difficult terrain lying be-
tween their present positions ana
the walled stronghold of Abd-El-
Meantime. French and Spanish
HEADQUARTERS in Morocco have been
Joined by direct telephone line.
Primo overseeing its completion: a.
Ceuta and Marshal Petain and ms
French, troops viii slice in with the
other half OF the scissors movement
when the Spanish drive is Resumed.
Krim Prepares Defenses
The Riffians have been dsmorar
lized hv the success. OF. the Spanish
At Aihucenaas bay, according TO. TO-
DAYS official communtque.i Aoq-El-
Krim, whose HEADQUARTERS nave
been removed to TarqulSts SaISy
miles south of sAjdir, was reported
feverishly preparing his defenses IN
the hope of. saving Ajdir:
Further details Of the capture OF
Malnusi and MORO VieJoy mountain
strongholds, lying between the sea
and a jdir. were contained ink the
communicate and dispatches from
correspondence today. !
Hand -to-hand combat with, bayo-
nets and hand grenades playing q
great part Was the means by which
the Spanish forced ahead: they
encountered the most desperate re-
sistance; but pushed on. and, foot
by foot, compelled the retreat OF
the Riffs.
Spanish Exhausted -
The fighting ragged all day. before
the detectives were gained When
the Spanish at last reached the
summit of the hills they dropped
exhausted and lay resting a. few
minutes before starting the eworkS OF
entrenching. r
Fifteen Riffs were captured lin
the advance, the communiuue said.
The Spanish soldiers were greatly
enthused by their victory. and
eager for the resumption OF. the. adj
vance. =. =
The Washington times., 1925-09-25
YOUTH RISKS LIFE TO.
SAY EDoG FROM ENGINE

COLUMBIA, Sept. 25.-SylYester
Friend, seventeen, almost sacrificed
his, life to save his hunting dog
from death under the wheels Of a
locomotive. The rog escaped, but
his master was struck by the en-.
CINE and slightly injured about his
head. Friend had the dog in the
country training it for the coming
rabbit season, and while returning
home along the railroad the. dog
ran upon the track in front Of an
approaching passenger rtain.
As Friend ran upon the track
from one side ethe dog ran off on
the opposite side.r The engine
struck Friend in the head and hurl-
ed him quite a distance. The train
was stopped, and when members OF
the crew reached the lad they found
he had escaped with a laceration
on his head. He was placed aboard
the train and brought to- town for
medical treatment. = -
The Washington times., 1925-09-25
SILENT ExEcUTIoNER
or SING SING TO QUIT

NEW YORK, Sept. 25.-John. HUI
bert. Sing Sing executioner. who IS
said never to have given an inter
view. has let one fact become
known. 1t was that Hubert, who
has turned ON the electric current
that has sent 40 slayers out suf
life, viii retire when this years
work is done. -
Rivaling concert stars. Hubert
has earned as high; as $3.50 for. an
evenings work. He received that
sum forsexeeuting Morris and Joseph
Diamond and John Fartna a. Few
months ago. But there are siAck
years. In 1919, Hubert o6ictatedt n
the death house only twice. Thensfie
received only $50E for. each ;~execu-
ton. The per capita. fec has
climbed from $50, when he bean
in 1914. to $3.50: Hubert bill I'm
1922 was $2,250. That was added
TO his salary OF $500 as. electrician
at Auburn prison.
The Washington times., 1925-09-25
WOMAN OWNS A BIBLE
oNE-FoURTH .INCHzTHlcK

WAUKEGAN. III, Sept. .25.-
Mrs. Henry Kern, wife OF a deputy
fish and game warden. believes she
holds the world record for pos
sessing the smallest Bible in the
world. =, -
Printed on the thinnest, Of India
paper. it is barely one-fourth inch
in thickness. An ordinary postage
stamp would cover two such Bibles.
It is smaller even than a mans
fingernail.
The type is so fine that no word
can be read by the naked eye.
Under a powerful magnifying
glass, however, the printing stands
cut remarkably clear and every
word can be read. A complete
edition Of the, New Testament is
contained in the tiny volume. Mrs.
Kern obtained the book fifteen
years ago. ..- 49,.
The Washington times., 1925-09-25
LONDON CRIME GROWS;
MORE. POLICE ARE ASKED

LONDON, Sept. 26.-An urgent
request for more policemen in order
to cope with London's increasing
criminal fraternity is the out:
standing fact cleaned from the
annual report Of Sir William Har.
wood, London's police chief.
Stating that the registered Grim
inals now number 77o, 900, Norwood
points out that of 1854 uniformed
members in London's police force,
only 9,196 are available, for patrol
duties. after traffic duties and other
functions have been provided for. :.
The Washington times., 1925-09-25

Washington's Fastest Groq0ing Department Store
The Washington times., 1925-09-25
Men S
RdyOn and
Madras
Shirts
Sl.s5

w ell : wearing
rayon shirts with
attractive W ven
strip ed designs,
both light and
dark. Also a new
fabric. Shirts Of
the lustre crepe
madras in a new
weave. In shades Of
tan, blue, gray.
Neckband style,
collars attached or
with separate soft
collars. Sizes Ia to
1615.
Main Floor. The Hecht Co.
The Washington times., 1925-09-25
Complete
Auto. Seat
Covers
Z 1896

= Ready-to-put5on
covers of heavy
striped wa s liable
fabric, leatherette
bound. For Dodge,
Chrysler, E ss.e K,
Hudson, S t nd e.
bsa k e. T, Buick,
Overland 10 rdan
and 8 other large
cars.
For Fords,
8 1.95
For Ford and
Chevrolet Coaches
and Sedans, COM
pletea with clamps.
Sport shop. ga + Street.
The Washington times., 1925-09-25
MenSBiH
folds
$I.45

r ocular $3.50
and 1915 values.
Pin seal and I Mo
rocco folds, polished
or dull finish, in
all manner of,
shapes and sizes.
Many are trimmed
with genuine IA
karat gold ofGefs
and bindings.
Main Floor. =
The Washington times., 1925-09-25
Men
Imported
Gloves
S2,S5

Imported mocha
and genuine buck
skin gloves, which
sell at this price
only because the
m a nsuf a c turer is
closing out his bust
ness. Conservative
styles worth from
Sd to $3.50 ordi-
narily. Quite a
number Of styles
and colorings in
sizes z to 10.
Main Floor, The Heeht Co.
The Washington times., 1925-09-25
Mems
.PGdTnaS',
-. - 49, =.
81 :

Well made of
plain-colored cam
brio or printed per-
Gales. Color fast
a n d comfortably
sized from A to D.
Tri m m ed wi t h
braided loops or
silk facing.
Main Floor, The Hecht Co.
The Washington times., 1925-09-25

Meony
othe Them
w. ohmm me near f#Ra@NM@N~
The Washington times., 1925-09-25
1900 Mems
Hdndker-
chiefs
81 Doz.

Our regular 15c
soft-finished cotton
handkerchiefs that
wash like linen and
we ar equally as
well. Each one alb
solutely perfect.
And so decidedly
reduced we m u S t
say. 2 dozen only to
a customer.
Main Floor, The Hecht Co.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-12-05
$O.29 for Health

Figures have a good deal 20 recon-
mend them.
They don't smile
And they don't frown
They just stand there
And say one thing
And say it hard.
And when you say:
'Oh, is it really as bad as that?"
They don't help you out
With a lot Of supplementary facts
That seem to make things look
brighter.
They just repeat what they said
before.
They may seem cold and unsympar
thetic
But they don't lie,
You've got to admit that.
In America last year We spent
SO
Per capita fer candy.
50
For education
$s.5e
For police and Are protsetisa.
COTS
For Derfumery.
$o.5o
For cAewing-gum
And for Health
We spent
e0.20.
When we're Dragging
About America
ID that anything to cheer about3
It il not!
That is why The tuberculosis
Association
wants you to buy Christmas Seals
and Health Bonds
Go it can 60 ahead with its pgblie
health work
And teach our people
Not to be parsimonious with the
dollars
When 1t comes to saving liveA
Chewing gum is useful.
But it's not twice as useful
Al health.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-12-05
Cuckoo and Its Eggs
Henry S. Davenport of Milton Mo,

Henry S. Davenport of Milton Now
bray. England. tells the following
cuckoo story in the London Times:
"A sister-in-law Of mine at Stamford
was standing by window when a
cuckoo suddenly appeared and Topped
down on the close-cropped lawn no
much more than the length of sal
mon-rod from her. It turned slowly
round and round few times. Their
crOuched for half minute or so, anC
then moved about yard away. leav,
ing an egg clearly exposed to her view
After a few moments more the cuckoo
picked the egg up with its bill and flew
Off with 1t still showing between the
parted mandibles. have been in quest
Of unimpeachable evidence on this
point for over half century, but with
a success more or less negligible"