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The Washington times., 1926-05-07

Europe for the Navy Department.
Rear Admiral w. w. Phelps, u. S.
NJ, now on duty with the general
board of the Navy Department, will
relieve Rear Admiral George r, Mar
veil as commander Of the fleet base
force and Rear Admiral r.. Al. Scales
vii. be relieved as commandment Of
the Fourth Naval District June 81
by Rear Admiral Thomas r.. Magru-
der, who In turn will be succeeded in
command or the light cruiser divi-
sion, scouting fleet BY Rear Admiral
Carl q. Vogelgesang.
The Navy Department Is taking
steps to prevent the automatic age
in-grade retirements OF five captains
of the line and one commander,
through a bill which would operate
to automatically retire only those
officers OF the navy in the grade Of
captain whose total commissioned
service was So years. In the case
Of commanders, the provision would
limit automatic retirements to off.
GERS whose commissioned service
tota1ed II years.
The port Of embarl1ation for the.
summer cruise of naval reserve
men OF Baltimore, Nd, has been
changed to washington. Three
cruises viii be held on the de-
stroyer Allen, starting In July
The War. Department has APP
/ proved the Recommendation OF the
National Board for the Promotion
of Rifle Practice that members q
/ civilian clubs be authorized TO fire
the record course for quaiificaflo
81 Workmanship insignia AWARDED
| through the director OF civilian
/ Workmanship.
q. MI. Meeting Here
Is Officers 81 the quarternlaste
| crops reserve, representing all parts
of the country, will meet IN WASH
/ incton on May 21 and *, unaer
the aI,snices Of the quartermaster
general Of the Army. Lieut.. ~ $.
NJ. II. HiIgard. II. 8. A., g. ~. u,
has been designated to prepare anu
coordinate the. program.
The thirteenth regular class ol 80
| finance school Of the Army Wa
ora gllIated fiji washington last Week
svIfh col. F WI ColmaT, ". II. As
M dressing the class and presentlng
the diplomas. -.
initial appointments IL the MeaI.
cal Reserve Of the Army ~ ln ~
future will be given only. 70 appll.
i Giants who are between the ages
OF III and 36. -.
ment win receive its trainlng e
Fort Sill from July 6-20, ana Ins
/ 531st Anti-Aircraft Regimen 1rosn
July is to August II
The Washington times., 1926-05-07
Gen. DeIafeld Quits
Reserve Post
RY VIVIAN LEE TILLMAN

Brig John Ross Deafield president Of the Reserve
Officers Association has rendered his resignation due to
personal business demands He serving his second term
Brig Ray Hoffman of Oklahoma first vice president
will president until the convention of the association
next October, at Norfolk, Va
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24
BERLIN INVITES
WORCESTER PEOPLE
Public Meeting Will Be Held There
Monday. speaking And Motion
r. Pictures Features

Monday night at 7.SO o'clock at the
Globe Theatre, Berlin, Md, the. citi.
,zens of Worcester county are invited
to hear the following speakers:
Hon. Swepson Earle, State Conser-
walton Commissioner, Hon. E. Lee
LeCompte, State Game Warden, Hon.
Willard E. Boileau, Eastern Shore
Gas and Electric Co., Hon. Horace
Davis, Davis Ice & Coal Co.
This meeting is of especial interest
as the fishing and grabbing and oyster
industries will be discussed by Mr..
Earle and the preservation and pro-
lection of game will be discussed by
Mr.. LeCompte. Both of these lectures
will be illustrated with motion pic
lures. Hon. Willard e. Boileau will
speak on Cooperation and will show
us how to bring Worcester county, by
cooperation to the front. Hon Horace
Davis will speak on the advantages
of Chamber of Commerce to COM
munity.
This meeting is sponsored by the Ber-
lin Chamber of Commerce and win be
presided over by G. Hale Harrison,
president Of that body
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24
Commissioners Of Shore
Hold Profitable Meeting

The Association of County Commits.
sioners of the Eastern Shore, ]. "A
Baker, president, Cambridge, Md.
held meeting in Snow Hill, on Mon.
day last, at which Hon. VIM. F. John
sen, of Snow Hills w. H. B. Mitchell
of Queen Anne's county, and Henry
P. Turner, and Henry Corkran, Of
Cambridge, made addresses.
Many topics Of interest to the farm
er were discussed. The Association
took action relative to the Sesqui-
Centennial, and each county's pledge
500 for the Maryland exhibit. The
gasoline tax and the Del-Mar-Va AS
sociatioh We're discussed but no decis-
ion reached as to either.
A splendid dinner was served at the
Hotel Purnell; it was a typical East
ern Shore meal, and the proprietor
did himself proud. 1t was prepared
only as Eastern Shoremen know how,
served in fine style, and enjoyed to
the limit by all those invited.
The next meeting will be held in
Chestertown, Md. All the old officers,
except the sec-treas. were reelected.
The new officer being J. Wilson Tur-
ner, of Dorchester county.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24
EXPOSITION
OPENS THIS SATURDAY
Event viii Be Opened With Band
Concert. Many Features
Planned For Week

Tomorrow night the 35 piece band
will hit it up and parade to the Fair
grounds where the big Firemen's Ex-
positions will open at 7.30 P. M.
sharp. AZ .gt8i.
} The band viii play an open air con-
cert on the street promptly at 6.45 p.
M, and promptly at 7.15 P. M, will
leave for the Fair grounds.
The merchants are we'll represented
at the Exposition, as about IA mer-
chants will take part. Their booths
are beautifully decorated as is also
the big exhibit hall. Everything is in
place ready to go. The feature acts
are already in the city, ready to do
their Circus stunts, as are also the
Singer, Band and Orchestra. The Fire
men have worked hard on the expo
sition, but they have put it across.
The ticket sale is fair so far, and
season tickets will be on sale at the
grounds Saturday at z p. Mas well
as from all firemen and contest girls.
as at all firemen and contest girls.
A grand prize will be given away each
night, and on Saturday night, 800 in
gold free. 3,sg
The merchants will also pass out
samples, souvenirs, etc, The Baby
Show will be presented at $50 P. M,
Saturday and purse awarded Satur-
day night, Babies can be entered
free at the Headquarters behind
Crooks Grocery store. The firemen
expect big crowds every night starting
tomorrow night and all next week.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24
BETTER HOMES WEEK
PLANS SHAPING UP
Merchants And Business Men Co.
operate In Movement Many
Features Planned

The plans for Better Homes
Week" are beginning to take active
shape, and the committee is both
proud and grateful for the loyal sup.
port which has been given them by
the merchants and business men. Miss
Hilda M. Stevenson, architect has
drawn the floor space for a convenient
bungalow which will be partitioned in
the show room Of Clogg's garage by
Young & Son and Ounce Ashb1rn
One or more Of these rooms will be
furnished by 7. F. Hargis, J. T. Snul-
lin & Sons and N. Davis & Sons. The
bathroom will be furnished and equip
ped by d Riley and the kitchen and
laundry room by Robertson Bros. !.
Through the motion picture depart
ment of the U. S. Department of Ag-
riculture moving pictures have been
secured for each evening of the entire
week. These will be shown thru the
courtesy Of E. !. Oswald. TCa or light
refreshment will be served every af-
ternoon There will be kitchen DEM
onstrations and the groceries used in
these demonstrations will be contrib
uted by grocery men. There will also
be lectures and one or more band con-
certs. @F
A library suitable for family with
children will be exhibited in the lv-
ing room and interested persons will
be able to secure a list of these
books.
The "Better Homes" Sunday will be
observed in our churches April 25th.
This is a national date and could not
be changed. Through the churches,
moving pictures, and lectures, the
Better Homes movement is endeavor-
ing to stimulate the spirit Of the
home, encourage home recreation,
and a deeper love for the home. s.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24
GEO. H. CROTEN DIES
SUDDENLY SUNDAY
Well Known Farmer Victim OF
Bronchial Asthma Funeral
Services Held Thursday.

George H. Groton, a well-known
and highly respected farmer, living
just outside the corporate limits Of
Focomoke City, died very suddenly
last Sunday evening, aged Sc years
his death being due to bronchial asth-
ma, and his critical illness lasting on.
ly about an hour.
Mr.. Groton was born in Accomack
county, Virginia, but moved into this
section about SS years ago, continuing
his lifelong occupation as success.
full farmer.
Funeral services were held Thurs.
day afternoon, conducted by Rev. q
w. Littleton, Of the Baptist Church
Of which he was a faithful and con.
sistent member; interment was made
in the cemetery belonging to that de!
nomination. Apollo Lodge I. o. o. F.
of this city also performed their cere.
mony over the remains.
The deceased is, survived by his
widow, Mrs. Mamie Hope Groton, and
seven children: Miss Ruth Groton
Mrs. Annie Young, Mrs. Earle Tarr
and Mrs. A. Floyd Northam; and the
three sons, Bryan, Hope, and Wilson
Groton, all ofwhom 'reside in POGO
moke City. Also by one brother, w,
7. Groton; one half-brother, Ferd L.
Ward; and by one half-sister, Mrs
David Hancock, Of. Stockton, Md.
Mr.. Groton's sudden death was
quite a shock to his family and friends
and universal regret is expressed by
the community who knew nothing OF
the deceased except what was to be
admired and commended.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24
DEPUTY STATE HEALTH
OFFICER SPEAKS.HERE
Addresses Woman's Club. Public
Welfare Problems Confronting
City Discussed

A meeting Of the Woman's Club of
Pocomoke City was held this week
under the auspices of the Department
of Public Welfare, of which Mrs. F..
D. Young is chairman. Mrs. Harry
Schoolfield explained the work of the
Department and the immediate local
needs which the committee will en-
deavor to accomplish this year.
Wade DuBose assisted Mrs. Young
in giving picture slides showing the
fly as one Of the worst enemies to the
human family. ttt. IN
The able speaker for the afternoon
was DR.. v. H. deSamoskeoy, deputy
state health officer, who resides in
Salisbury. DR.. de Samoskeoy compli-
mented the cleanliness of the streets
and lawns, and deplored the sanitary
condition of the school, which is due
principally to neglect. He outlined a
system whereby Pocomoke will be
able to have regular and sanitary
disposal of garbage without cost to
the town. While in town DR.. de Sam
oskeoy had conference with Mayor
w. E. Hall and offered his assistance
in starting this system which has
been a disgraceful need for many
years.
The membership of the club has in
creased to 81 members. Those recent
ly becoming members are Mrs. r. l..
Givens, Mrs. Adele Savage, Mrs. Nor
man Polk, Mrs. William Merrill, Mrs.
Harry Coulbourne, Mrs. Marion Dun
can, Mrs. w. S. NAPLES, Mrs. Charles
w. Crockett, Mrs. N. E. Sartorius,
Mrs. William Davis, Mrs. Clayton
Dayis, Mrs. Emma Lucas, Mrs. John
Smullin, Jr., Mrs. J. w. Singleton,
Mrs. William Merrill, and Mrs. Allen
Merrill.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24
COUNTY FIELD MEET
AT BERLIN FRIDAY
More Entries In Events This Year
Than Heretofore. Several New
Games To Be introduced

Preparations for the Eleventh An
nual Field and Track Meet, which will
be held in Berlin, Friday April S0th,
are going steadily forward, and if one
may Judge by the amount of enthu-
siasm shown by the boys and girls of
the public schols, this will be the ban
ner Meet in Worcester county.
More boys and girls have been en-
tered in the events this year than ever
before. Several new games have
been INTRODUCED. A great day is antici-
pated. Music for the occasion will be
furnished by the Berlin school band.
The morning program will begin at
$50 A. NJ, on the High school campus
where the dodge ball, volley ball,
captain ball, and touchdown pass ball
contests will be played. Speed ball
will be played at the ball park. The
field and track events will be held at
the ball park beginning at 2 p. M.
It is earnestly desired that all pa
irons and friends Of the public schools
meet at Berlin to help make this Meet
q great success. Remember the date,
April 80; the place, Berlin; the time,
$50 A. M.
Officials for the Meet viii be noti-
fed by mail, and il Is hoped that the
gentlemen selected, representing as
they do all sections of the county, will
be present and aid in making the Meet
a success from every point of view.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24
Mrs. r. Harlan Robertson
Entertains AT Bridge

Mrs. R. Harlan Robertson very de-
lightfully entertained at Bridge and
Rook on Friday afternoon, April 10th.
The following were present: Mes
DANES Harry D. Reninger, Annie Har-
gis, William j. Scott, Elwood Mat
thews, G. s. DuBose, Vernon Steven
son, J. Harry Young, Winter &C. Gull
len, G. B. Freeman, Raymond Dryden,
A. A. Parker, Emma Stevenson, Jno.
Ennis, w. H. Walters, Eta Redden,
Ounce Ashburn, Ralph Thompson, E.
w. McMaster, c. E., Robertson, a 3.
Stevens, E. y. Covington, Edwa
SchooIfeld, F. Fl Hudson, and
Misses Maggie Clarke. Cecie Pars
Nettis arnes, Ella Wilson, and
a
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24
YOUNG COUPLE WE'D
AT BAPTIST PARSONAGE.

Miss Louise M. Pusey, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Hillary H.. Pusey and
Charles w. Powell son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Elijah J. Powell, were married on
Saturday evening last at the Baptist
parsonage, the Rev. d. w. Littleton
performing the eeremny.
The bride was becomingly attired
in Rosewood fiat crepe. The happy
couple will make their future home
near Pocomoke City.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24
BODY OF COLORED
PREACHER FOUND IN
POCOMOKE RIVER
Disappeared Three Months Ago.
Many Think He Met With
Foul Play
CASE BEING INVESTIGATED
BY STATE AUTHORITIES

The mysterious disappearance Of
Rev. j. H. Fitchett, pastor of the
African M. E. Church, this city, has
been explained. The dead body of the
peacher was found in the Pocomoke
river last Saturday by four colored
men-Dave Dorsey, Levin James,
George Long ands Tom WheatleS.
These were fishing and discovered the
body caught in some fish net poles
about one and one-half miles above
this city.
They placed it in d small slxiff which
they towed to town by a small motor
boat. In the pockets Of the overcoat
which the dead man wore, were found
bricks, evidently placed there to pre-
vent the body from rising. N
Coroner Hargis summoned a jury
Of inquest composed Of William B.
Duncan, foreman, Upshur Bell, w. B.
Mason, S. S. Ward, C. w. Sparrow.
w. J.. Denston, ]. H. Parks, ]. w. Bur-
ton, Oliver Peacock, O. NJ. Littletoh,
and ]. S. Melvin. An examination Of
the body was made by DIR. Albert A.
Parker, but he stated nothing definite
could be determined as to the cause of
Fitchett's death unless an autopsy
was held.
The jury decided not to render a
verdict until after those considered to
be most intimately connected with the,
pastors disappearance were arrested.
The first sitting of jury was there
fore adjourned till 8 o'clock P. NJ, on
Saturday when Harrison Hargis and
his wife were brought up for ques-l
tioning. The hearing brought forth
nothing throwing any light on the af-
fair and the two arrested persons
were dismissed. R 5
Fitchett disappeared almost exact
ly three months prior to the time his
body was found. His umbrella lying
on the wharf by r. /. Lednum's pack
ing houses led to the belief that he
might have been drowned; conse-
ouently the river was dragged at that
point without any results.
Since that time various rumors have
been afioat as to his whereabouts; one
of which was that he had been locat-
ed in Berkeley, Va. While nothing
leading to solving the question as to
where the man had gone was forth
coming, yet few believed he had met
with a tragic end. Some doubt has
been thrown on the theory of suicide
by the evidence of the bricks in the
pockets of his overcoats, but there is
as yet no clue as to any foul means.
States Attorney Johnson was in
town this week, and was in consulta-
ton with Deputy Sheriff Parks re-
garding the case, but as yet no open
move has been made to fasten the
guilt upon anybody.
The dead man, up till the time Of
his disappearance, was highly respects
ed in the community, and there are
many who would like to see the mat
ter Investigated and his assailants, If
if any there were, brought to justice.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24
VISIT POCOMOKE
in INTEREST OF
c. M. 7. CAMPS
Two Army Officers Tour Worcester
County This Week Small Quota
Should Be Quickly Filled
YOUNG MEN SHOULD
GRASP THIS OPPORTUNITY

Chaplain j. Monroe Stick and Cap
tain C. C. Westfall, U. S. Army, made
n tour of Worcester county this week
in the interest of the Citizens Mill
tary Training Camp to be held at Fort
Eustis, Va, from July 9th to August
6, 1926. J
These camps have been going on
for the last six years, and from the
standpoint of publicity, the Eastern
Shore counties have been neglected.
Consequently the young men have
not been taking advantage of the ex-
cellent opportunity that has been
theirs, and other parts of the State
have been filing up our place in the
camp.
The quota for Worcester county is
but IL young men. Pocomoke City
should furnish that many alone. This
is an opportunity that should not be
neglected by the young men of this
community. Enrolment in the camp
is in NO way an enlistment in the SER
vice, and obligates one in NO way to
present or future service in the Army.
All expenses including fare both
ways, board, lodging, shoes and uni
forms, laundry and medical attention
are furnished by the Government.
DR.. A. A. Parker and Captain, God
frey Child, are the representatives
for Pocomoke City, and would be glad
to furnish any information upon re-
quest or write to either of the above
named officers at Room 4S2 Hearst
Tower Building, Baltimore, Md.
Governor Richie in letter to the
Commanding General Third Corps
Area says:
81 certainly hope that every
young man in the State Of Mary
land who is eligible and can pos
sibly arrange to do so, will at
tend the Citizens Military Train
ing Camps this coming summer.
Combining as they do health
full reTeation and physical train
ing, together with the fundamen-
tails Of the Military Art at Aebso-
lutely no expense to the candi-
date, these camps should appeal
to every red-blooded young citi-
zen of Maryland.
"The splendid type of young q
men who have been attending
these camps, and the high moral
tone that is insisted upon, should
recommend them to every parent.
"I shall be keenly disappointed
: if Maryland's quota is not over
subscribed before the opening of
the camps"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24
CLOSES BRIDE FROM
ACCOMACK COUNTY, VA.

Francis e. Young, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Chester Young, Of Somerset
county near this city, was married
last week to Miss Ruth e. Mears, of
Temperanceville, Va, by Rev. D. W.
Littleton,the ceremony being perform
ed at the Baptist parsonage. The
young couple will reside in the house
formerly occupied by Thomas Mason,
near the terminus of the stone road
leading to Dividing creek. They are
receiving the congratulations of their
many friends.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24
JUNIORS OF p. H. s.
GIVE SENIORS BANQUET

The Junior banquet to the Seniors
of the Pocomoke City High School
was held on April 16, in the audi
torium of City Hall, and was served
by the proprietor of the Parker
House, J. Paul Young.
A most enjoyable time was expert
enced and the meal was such as graces
quite frequently the table of the popu-
lar Hotel, which is famed for it's
good "eats."
Music for the occasion was furnish
ed by Szeyller's orchestra of this city.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24
AGED REHOBOTH MAN
DIED LAST TUESDAY

Ogden H. Wilkins, one of Somerset
county's oldest citizens, died at his
home near Rehoboth Tuesday April
goth.
The deceased was SO years Of age.
He was son Of the late Seth and Mar
tina Wilkins. He leaves a widow and
eight children: Frank, Paul, and Philip
Wilkins, Rehoboth, and Archie Will
kins, Plant City, Fla; Mrs. Charles
Holland and Mrs. Paul Gunby, Mar
ion; Mrs. Clarence Powell, Princess
Anne and Mrs. William E. Dryden, Of
Pocomoke City.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24
MOTHER OF POCOMOKE
MAN DIES IN BALTIMORE

4 Mrs. Elizabeth Shea, died at her
home in Baltimore, on Saturday morn
ing Of last week, from a complication
Of diseases. Funeral services were
held last Tuesday morning.
She is survived by two sons and one
daughter: Miss Lillian Shea and Ell
riner Shea, Of Baltimore, and j. Edward
Shea, of Pocomoke City.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24
Charles F. Butle, Dies;
Victim, of Paralysis

Charles r. Butler, this city, died
suddenly on Tuesday last at his home,
aged So, the cause of his death being
due to paralysis.
The deceased is survived by q wild
ow, one son, Maurice A., of Newport
News, Va, and two daughters, Kath-
crime B., of Philadelphia, and M.
Louise, of this city. Also by one sis
ter, Mrs. George w. Ivers, Newport
News, Va, and by two brothers, VIM.
E., and Harry u, Of Baltimore.
Funeral services were held yester-
day at the Baptist Church, conducted
by Revs. Littleton and Bunce, inter-
ment in the M. p. cemetery. The pail
bearers were, J. L. Cowger, o. M. Lit
tleton, Chester Young, .. Lee Carey,
c5I6kIe vVn<oos, = and MitrkeII &[1<1..
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-24

The ice shows are proving to be
one of the biggest attractions Of the
summer. And for a good reason. At
the zoo this year are the five great
est ice skaters in the world-Margot,
Howard Nicholson. Cathleon Pope
and Willie F'rick. An added attrac-
ton this week is Dulmage and Kitty
in their famous "Unicycle" act.
Free afternoon popular concerts
under the direction Of William J.
Kopp, known to thousands through
his many radio appearances are
given daily at 2;30 p. m. The con-
cert is so arranged that those de-
string may see the ice show during
the intermission without missing any
Of the concert program.
There is free parking space inside
the grounds for automobiles with
traffic men in attendance so that
no difficulty in ever experienced in
getting in or out Of the park.
The opera repertoire for the week
commencing Sunday July 25 Isl. SUM-
day and Thursday, "Lohengrin;"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-24
Notes on
BurLesque

The regular season of the Mutual
Burlesque Association will begin
Sept 2. Thirty-four companies,
averaging thirty-five people, or,
1,190 people in all, will make a tour
Of forty cities, covering a period of
thirty-six weeks.
Six thousand, two hundred and
seventy miles will be travelled by
each company, making the total
miles for the thirty-four companies,
22S, 4S0 miles. Multiplying this by
thirty-five, which is the number of
persons in each company, the rail
roads will be paid for 1896, 500 miles
at an average Of 31s cents a mile,
or S277, $4,000
Another fixed item of overhead is
for the transportation of scenery
and baggage in each city. Contracts
call for an average Of $3.50 a week
for each company, or, $5150.00 per
week for the thirty-six week of the
season, totaling 1888, 10000.
All of the MQtueal companies are
complete and ready for rehearsals
which will begin in New York, Mon
day, July 26, each company having
already engaged its rehearsal hall.