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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-09-11
Local Happenings

Mr.. and Mrs. George E. Kern, of
Philadelphia, have been visiting
friends in Pocomoke City. Mrs.
Kern before her marriage was Miss
Leita Seville, daughter of Mrs. Sallie
Seville and the late George Seville.
There will be regular meeting of
K. of p, Lodge, No. 96, on Monday
night, September 13. All members
are earnestly requested to be present.
DR.. and Mrs. E. M. Rolley and son,
William Rolley, of Forest Hills, L. l.,
were registered at the Parker House
on Sunday last. Mrs. Rolley, before
her marriage was Miss Meredith
Phillips, granddaughter of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. E. X. B. Landlord. This
was her first visit to Pocomoke City
in 16 years, and her many friends
were glad to see her
Mr.. Waldo Miller of Cape Charles
spent the week end with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Hnry Miller, this city
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-09-11
MIR. LACY F. DRYDEN
WEEDS MISS TAYLOR

Lacy F Dryden and Miss Mamie l..
Taylor, were marrid on Wednesday
last, at high noon, at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. George T. Holland on Laurel
street, Rev. D. w. Littleton, of the
local Baptist church performing the
ceremony
Miss Taylor is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. B. T. Taylor of Assawoman,
Va, and had been holding a position
with the C. & P. Telephone Company.
Mr.. Dryden is the son of Mrs. Joshua
Dryden, this city, and is connected
with the Signal service of the N, Y,
p. & N. r. r.
After the ceremony, Mr.. and Mrs.
Dryden left for trip to Northern
cities; on their return, they will occu-
: py an apartment in the house former
kowned by Benjamin Bonneville, on
Laurel street.
Those witnessing the ceremony were
Mr.. and Mrs. George T. Holland, and
John T. Smullin, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Dryden are receiving
the congratulations of large circle
of friends.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-09-11
OCEAN CITY LAND BOOM
ECHOES AT BAY RESORT
Public Landing, Noted Watering
Place, Boasts Four Young Coun-
ty Developers

The Berlin Times contains the fol-
lowing relative to Pocomoke City's
young folk:
"Ocean City's Million Dollar Real
Estate and Building booms have ex-
erted their influence upon Public
Landing, noted watering place on the
Sinepuxent Bay.
"Real estate Sharks" and "suck-
ers" alike are looking over the lay Of
the land with something akin to mon
ey in their eyes.
Already four youths from POGO
moke City, have taken up quarters at
the Bay resort preparatory to dab
bling in the loamy soil.
However instead of dabbling in
the loamy soil for real estate ven-
lures, the four youths have organized
"wrecking crew" and are kept busy
daily aiding wayward autoists who
ramble over the sandy dunes instead
Of the dirt and concrete highways.
And in the end the grateful traveller
perhaps lends an interested ear to the
wonderful exploits that the future is
going to bring to Public Landing.
"And then perhaps sale is made.
"But anyway Public Landing is
growing just like Ocan City, Maridel
Beach and other developments. The
four youths, w. c. Cullen, Jr., S. W.
DuBose, Jr., Veasey B. Cullen, and
George Russell Carter are doing their
bit and having a fine time too.
"It is estimated that thousands OF
people from over the Shore make tn,
trip to Public Landing every week
many Ocean City visitors among the
lot, going either by boat or car.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-09-11
POLITICAL CAMPAIGN TO
END MONDAY SEPT. 18th
Representations AS To Successful Candidates Difficult To
Make-County Contests Predict Large Vote.
Richie Will Be Next Governor
REGISTRATION VERY HEAVY AND DEMOCRATIC

At the top of the heap in political
interest, is the nomination of Gov
ernor at the primaries next Tuesday
The present democratic incumbent
Albert c. Ritchie, is opposed by Will
liam Mines Maloy, and, on the Re
publican side, Mr.. Mullikins' is con-
testing with Mr.. Humphreys, the for
mer being the candidate of the We'll
ler faction, the latter, of the Hill fac
tion.
So far as Governor Ritchie is con-
cerned, his nomination is practically
conceded. While not making strong
showing at last election on the East
ern Shore, he probably will poll more
votes this year, and will roll up such
a majority in Baltimore as will fur
nish all the plurality he needs.
It is interesting to note that the
Anti-Saloon League has endorsed the
candidacy of Ritchie's opponent, Ma
10y. Just why this is done is some
what inexplicable, since he has dclar-
ed himself wet, and is running on that
platform. Possibly he is considered
the lesser O. two evils by the Prohibi-
tionists. go,
Tydings, for United States Senator,
is unopposed in the Democratic
ranks; but Weller and Hill are at ont
another's throat on the Republican
side.
Goldsborough and Upshur are con-
tending for a democratic seat in the
House of Representatives in Washing
ton, and the latter is making his CAM
paign mainly on the issue Of
a modification of the Volstead Act.
Mr.. Upshur is a native of Worcester
and will no doubt roll up nice ma
jority here. Mr.. Goldsborough's
record in Congress is big asset in
his bid for reelection, and being po-
litically dry, ne will, of course, get
the dry vote.
In the First Judicial District fight
is on between William F. Johnson, Of
Worcester county, and John R. Patti
son, of Dorchester county, for the
Chief Judgeship. The latter is the
present incumbent. The people Of
this county (Worcester) will give
Johnson a handsome majority; Son.
erset's two warning factions have
found one common ground of agree
ment-Judge Johnson's candidacy;
Wicomico is prepared to be liberal in
its voting for both candidates.; and
Dorchester, while expected to pre-
dominate with Pattison sentiment,
has evinced considerable Johnson ten
dency. On the whole it looks like
johnson, and the people could not
make a mistake in such a selection.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-09-11
ITINERARY FOR
SHORE SOCIETY
One Hundred And Twenty-Five Peo-
pie To Be In Pocomoke On
September 18th
GUESTS OF COUNTY c. OF c.

The itinerary for the Eastern Shore
Society of Baltimore City, which will
make it's annual tour of the ashore"
beginning on Friday September 18th
from Baltimore is as follows: Leave
boat at s A. NJ, and arrive in POGO
moke City at 8, A. NJ; drive to Snow
Hill by the way of Stockton and Cir
dletree, reaching the county seat at
II, A. NJ; luncheon served by the
Snow Hill people at noon in the Court
House; leave Snow Hill at l P. NJ,
for Berlin, stopping at the birthplace
Of Commodore Stephen Decatur, and
driving through Harrison's Nurseries
and Orchards; leave Berlin for Ocean
City, stopping at Samuel D. Riddles
farm, the home of the celebrated race
horse, Man O'War; arrive at Ocean
City at A P. M, where dinner will be
served by the Chambers Of Commerce
Of Pocomoke City, Snow Hill, Berlin,
and Ocean City land by private citi-
zens.
The problem of transportation is
one that is to be seriously considered.
There will be about 1875 people to join
the trip, and these must be conveyed
over the road outlined above. POGO
moke people should not be slow in
coming forward with autos, and give
their city cousins taste of real East
ern Shore hospitality.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-09-11
COHENS AND KELLYS
AT EMPIRE THEATRE

IF life was made for laughter, who
ever attends the Empire Theatre, on
Monday, September 18th while "The
Cohens and Kellys," the Universal
Jewel, is the feature, will live COM
plete life during the run of the pic
ture.
"The Cohens and Kelleys," is life
jammed with wholesome human
touches of pathos and comedy. 1t is
a beautiful painting from the delicate
brush of the great artist, Harry Pol
lard, the director who put Reginald
Denny on the road to success.
It is not farce comedy, but it is
drama of the relations between the
Irishman and the Jew told with an
eye always on the comic possibilities
of the tale.
The Irish policeman who opens his
heart to the Jewish family is played
by Charlie Murray, whose most re-
cent roles have been as a character
comedian. He is exceptionally good
in this part.
! Teamed with him in furnishing
much of the comedy is Kate Price
real Irish lady from Ireland, while
on the other end of the balance arc
Vera Gordon, the famous hit of "Hu'
moresque" and George Sidney, 6
stage actor of 32 years experience
These two Jewish players contribute
their quota Of laughs.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-09-11
PHILADELPHIA MAN
BROWNS AT BEACH

In the sight of hundreds of bathers
and of those on the boardwalk, Wal
ter Helis, of Philadelphia, was caught
in the undertow last Sunday, while
he was bathing ,and was drowned be-
fore assistance could reach him.
His wife, Mrs. Edna Helis, was
with him, and she, in her efforts to
summon help, came near to death, but
was saved by life guards.
Mr. .and Mrs. Helis went to Ocean
City from Georgetown, Delaware,
where they had been visiting friends
Their two daughters, Ruth aged II,
and Ethel 10, remained in George
town. Helis, a pipe filter, was sc
years of age.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-09-11

County interest is at high point
The Senatorship, clerkship, treasure
ship, office of States attorney, and
sheriffalty are considered the most
desirable berths, and much rivalry
for these is manifested. AS stated
edatorially in this issue of the Demo-
crat, it seems to be anybody's race,
and political parties and factions are
giving the candidates free rein.
Some have figured it out that there
is chance Of Miss Bessie Bowen's
slipping into office of Clerk, since
there are three men contending for
the honor, thus dividing the vote; but
since no voter can choose but one, il
is hard to figure out how she can fare
any better than the rest of the candi-
dates, and there are many who OBJ
ject to woman in that office. Snow
Hill, Stockton, and Pocomoke City
are represented by the three men,
and it is needless to say each will
SUCK Dy lCS candldaCe.
The Baltimore Sun says that Spence
Smith is attracting most attention in
quadrangular fight for the county
treasureship. It depends upon whom
one is talking to sometimes as to the
impressions one receives. The Sun
reporter didn't move around very
promiscuously if he reached the con-
clusion that the Snow Hill man is the
leading aspirant. Charlie Parsons
and Roger Lankford could have told
him something, and Pocomoke people
think Roger can "tell 'em all sumpin {"
The race for the sheriffalty is
shrouded in uncertainty, and nothing
can be forecast concerning it. Only
the ballots on Tuesday will mark the
victor.
For States Attorney, Godfrey Child
and William Price are the two candi-
dates. Both are good men, and both
will poll many votes. Of course,
down here, the people are back of
Child, and he will poll heavily.
Senator Harrison, is unopposed as
are also r. /. Lednum and Charlie
Mason, the former for the General
Assembly, the latter for County COM
missioner for this Commissioner dis
trict. Burbace and Mumford are hav-
ing fight in their respective dis
tricts for County Commissioner, and
things are lively there.
Indications point to heavy poll.
This will be the last chance for four
years to cast a ballot in a general e.
lection-that is for County candid
ates. Everybody should express
themselves and thus show an interest
in governmental affairs.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-09-11
FIVE-STATE SERIES
STARTS ON SHORE
Hagerstown or Frederick Will Op-
pose The Crisfield Champions
Next Week
TO PREPARE FOR BIG CROWDS

Pocomoke City base ball fans will
not have far to go to see the post
season contests between the pennant
winners of the Eastern Shore and
Blue Ridge Leagues; that is, those
played on the Shore.
Crisfield, by the workings f the rule
relative to employment Of "class"
men, has been elevated to the top of
the heap in the Shore League; and
Frederick and Hagerstown are stag
ing, at this writing, little post-sea-
son contest of their own to see which
city shall meet Crisfeld.
In the Blue Ridge League, Hagers-
town was the winner in the first half
of the split season; and Frederick, in
the secod half. They are now playing
short season to see which shall be
returned winner. This split season
was thought to be advantageous 10
gate receipts and such it has proved
to be. At this writing leach team has
won game.
The schedule for the post season
games between the Blue Ridge and
the Shore Champions, calls for the
first and second games to be played
in Crisield, and the third in Easton.
Salisbury had been considered as the
place for the third contest, but after
wards it was thought best to give the
upper part Of the circuit chance to
see the teams in action and Easton
was chosen.
The Shore champions have selected
as their two men from the other
clubs to help, out in the series, Carle-
ton, of Easton, and Firth of Parksley,
both pitchers ,and about the best in
the League.
The Crisfield Club has profited by
the shifts made in the lineup of the
Shore teams caused by the violation
of the "class" player rule. Easton
the leader in the race was relegated
to the cellar position. Dover, by this
action became the top liner, and Girls
field the runner-up. Dover was pen
allied as was Easton, and Crisfeld
slid into first place.
Vice-President Miller reversed the
decision as to Dover and restored the
lead to the Delaware team; but
President Rue knocked the life out Of
this move and declared Miller out of
order. Dover was told to get back
where she was put and stay put; this
showed Crisfeld again in front, and
gave her the opportunity to stage the
"littlest" world series.
Great preparations are being made
to accommodate the crowd expected
at the games. Additional seats will
be built, and every effort will be put
forth to handle the people to the best
advantage.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-09-11
Poconaoke Boy Makes
Good On Training Cruise

Granville @. Adams, of this city,
has returned from an Atlantic Coast
cruise with the st. Johns College and
Naval Academy midshipman.
Granville reports delightful trip.
After visiting all the important cities
and ports on the Atlantic Coast, they
went for target practice in Guantan-
amo Bay, Cuba, and Gonires Bay,
Haiti.
When the reports were received al
st. Johns College, Granville's par
ents were notified he ranked first in
the course of the st. Johns mid
Ishipmen.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-09-11
SCHOOLS OF COUNTY
OPENED THIS WEEK
Pocomoke Enrolls Almost Twice As
Many As Any Other School In
The County

School days came into fashion last
Monday and this week much time has
been devoted to organization.
The enrolment exceeded that of
many previous years-probaby the
largest in the history of the school,
and the end is not yet, more will
come in shortly. In the elementary
school the first grade shows 38 boys
and rs girls; the second, 27' boys and
% girls; the third, rs boys and 80
girls; the fourth, 80 boys and 20 girls;
the fifth, 18 boys and 80 girls; the
sixth, As boys and As girls; the sew
enth, 25 boys and 26 girls "a total OF
211 boys and 210 girls, almost 90
so composition.
In the High school, the first year
has 2S boys and 81 girls; the second,
27 boys and 20 girls; the third, 80
boys and Is girls; the fourth, 10 boys
and 8 girls; total of 100 boys and
rs girls. This is somewhat unusual
as generally the girls outnumber the
boys in continuing through the High
school. The fourth year, tho is not
as large as it should be, and the 27
enrolled indicate that many must
have dropped out, if the proportion
four years ago is anything like that
of 1926.
The total attendance is 6O2; just
where they stow that many boys and
girls in the building by courtesy call
ed schoolhouse, is somewhat of a
mystery to those on the outside.
This year starts off encouragingly.
Every indication points to success
full session. The parents and teachers
should pull together for the good of
the pupil, and in their efforts to inn
prove local public educational facili-
ties, the acquisition of new school
house should be of prime considera-
tion.
Nineteen hundred and ninety-three
children are enrolled in elementary
schools of Worcester county. Of this
number, 522 are in the one and two
teacher schools and 1471 are in the
graded schools having three or more
teachers. The enrolment in the grad
ed schools is given below:
Pocomoke City, 421; Snow Hill.
259; Berlin, 249; Ocean City, 214:
Stockton, IA; Bishopville, "a; Girdle-
tree, 81; Whaleyville, So.
The elementary enrolment will be
increased considerably within the
next few weeks.
On the opening day of school, the
enrolment in the High schools of the
county reached the enrolment Of
last year, and many more students
are expected to enter. Already 647
boys and girls are enrolled:
Berlin, 1893; Pocomoke City, 1S1;
Snow Hill, 1877; Stockton, 60; Ocean
City, Al.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-09-11
U. S. DEPT. OF HEALTH
WARNS AS TO OYSTERS
General Cleanliness; Non Rusting
Utensils; Sanitary Shocking
Benches

September and oysters have come
back, as usual, together, so the sue
culent stew, and the appetizing fry
al on the table again. Sounds mighty
good doesn't it?
In preparation for the oyster sea-
son, the State Department of Health,
thru the Bureau of Food and Drugs,
has sent a circular letter to oyster
packers and to others engaged in the
oyster industry, informing them of
the requirements of the U. S. Public
Health Service and of the State De-
partment of Health which must be
met if the shucked or canned oysters
are to be accepted for sale or ship
ment either within the State or for
interstate commerce.
The requirements include:
General cleanliness of each estab-
lishment; all floors and shucking
benches to be cleaned and to be
flushed with clean water at least once
a day; and further safeguarded by a
thorough flushing with scalding water
OF with an approved sterilizing solu-
ton.
Personal cleanliness of the en-
ployees and freedom from any catch
ing disease.
The use of an approved sanitary
bench.
The use Of non-corrosive, non-rust-
ing utensils, shucking pals, skim
mers, colendars, tanks and paddles,
and of knives constructed in such a
way that they will not retain parti-
cles of fod or slime.
The sterilization of utensils by live
steam or boiling water.
Particular attention is paid, in the
requirements, to the health Of the
A careful inspection or
medical Examination must be made Of
every applicant. Psychological ex-
aminations will be made by the State
Department of Health in connection
with the examination of persons who
may have had typhoid fevr at somc-
time.
Each concern that agrees to meet
the requirements will be duly certified
by the State Department of Health,
after inspection of the plant while in
operation, by a representative of the
Bureau of Foods and Drugs. A num-
ber which will be registered with the
Department will then be assigned to
the concern and every can or recep-
tacle shipped out by that plant will
have the registered number stamped
into the container. Approval Of the
conditions under which the plant op-
crates, by the u. S. Public Health
Service will also be necessary for ac-
ceptance of the product in certain
states in Canada.
Maryland oysters are known all
ever the world, and the industry is
one of the most important in the
State" Mr.. A. L. Sullivan, Chief of
the State Bureau of Food and Drugs
said in outlining the requirements.
cover five million bushels are handled
every year, and every possible effort
is being made by State, Interstate
and Federal authorities to protect
the sources of supply; to prevent the
pollution of streams in the neighbor-
hood of the oyster beds and to ad-
vance the interests of the industry
thru the enforcement of the regula-
tions now in effect"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-09-11

There will be service at Oak Grove
Baptist Church tomorrow, Sunday,
September 18th. Also Sunday school
and talk by Mr.. Mitchell pilchard.
Everybody Is invited.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-09-11

Miss Edna B .Layield has return
ed home after spending two weeks
with relatives in Salisbury.
The Washington times., 1926-04-08
.FLAYs BRITISH
LABOR PARTY

NEW YORK, April s.-Capt.
Gflber. Frankau, British author,
speaking at the Civic Club, on
"Why l am opposed to socialism, .
attacked n. @. Wells, Carl Marx,
Bernard Shaw, Bolshevik Russia,
ana the British Labor Party. He
said:
That he hated English socialism
and the English Labor Party.
That English labor leaders were
,rafters. hOboes, thieves and scoun-
drels. allied with Moscow and Boil.
shevik Russia
That II he said what he really
thought he would be barred from
England and the United States.
Referring to the attack on Mus
solini, dictator Of italy, he said:
"Mussolini Is the greatest man
produced since the World War"
The Washington times., 1926-04-08
FIRE REPORT ON
SCHOOLS HIT

The Board of Education today
notified the District Commissioners
that Fire Marshal Seib's report on
fire hazards In school buildings was
not acceptable to the board. and re
newed it's demand for a semi-annual
report on the condition OF each
building. regarding safety from fire,
Meeting in the Franklin School
yesterday afternoon. the board fell
in line with the suggestion of one
OF its members, Charles F. Carusi.
that the Commissioners be informed
that the school authorities could
not put the fire report to any use.
Mr.. Carusi stated that the Com
n1isSioners had failed to give the
board the information 1t had re.
quested in resolution adopted
some time ago. in which the re-
quest for a semi-annual fire rating
was made.
The board decided to waive the
rule against collections for cam
paigns in public schools, to permit
Washington school children TO con-
tribute to the fund for recondition.
ing the historic American fighting
ship Constitution.
Superintendent Frank w. Ballou
suggested that the matter be re
ferred to q citizens meeting, Dut
stated he would present no obJec-
ton IL the board wished to set
aside the rule in this instance.
The board voted to call q meet
ing of representatives of citizens
associations next Tuesday night. to
discuss the school needs OF each
community, in connection with
preparation of estimates for 1928.
Provision should be made IN the
estimates for the carrying out or
the five-year building program, the
board agreed.
Dates for high school and junior
high school graduations were an
nounced by the board az follows:
Wilson Normal, June "a, p.
M; Miner Normal, June %. p.
m: Business, two-year, June IL,
10 a. m, four-year, June Is, p.
M: Central. June %, g p. m;
Eastern, two-year, June %, p.
M. four-year, June %, p. m;
Mckinley Technical. June %, 8
o. m; western. June %, 4 p. m;
Armstrong, June q, p. m.
Dunbar, June 81, p. M; Column
bia Junior, June %, p. M; Hine
Junior. June %, p. M: Jefferson
Junior. June %, s. p. m; Langley
Junior, June %, 1890 a. m; Mac
farland Junior, June %, IL a. m;
Powell Junior, June %. p. m;
Randall Junior, June %. 1880 g.
m; Shaw Junior, June %, IL a. M.
The Washington times., 1926-04-08
'OUACKS' DEATH
BARES GENIUS
~ 1nternataonal News service


LONDON, April S.-Dr. #. w
Axham died today at the age OF
Sc, but he went to his death fight.
ing for his own restoration to rec.
ognition by his profession.
DR.. Axham was removed from
the register of the British Medical
Council 15 years ago because he
acted as an anaesthetist for the
then Herbert Barker, bone manip-
ulator.
Immediately the doctor began a
fight to have his name restored to
the register, declaring that he had
done nothing unprofessional in as
sisting the bone manipulator.
Since that time Herbert Barker
has become to be recognized as one
Of the greatest manipulative sur.
CONS in the world. He is now Sir