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Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1926-09-23
CROCKETT

Cotton picking is the order of the
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra Bryant and
daughter, Geraldine, spent Tuesday
night at the home of Mr.. and Mrs w.
II. Hord.
Ed McGrew made a flying trip to
Pocahontas Wednesday.
Monroe Hagen left Wednesday for
his home at Paragould after few
days visit with relatives and friends
here.
Mr. and Mrs. Grover Terry and chill
dren were Wednesday night guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. II. Sage.
Mrs. Iris Medlock is spending the
week at the home of Grover Sage and
family near POcahontas
Frank Jackson, who has been visit
ing relatives here for a few weeks,
left Wednesday for his home at Chic
ago. He was accompanied home by
Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Ulmer and son and
Miss Gwendolyn Hord.
Ray Montgomery passed through
here Thursday ell route to POcahOntas
Mrs. Jos. Weisenbach and Mrs. Joe
Difoni and babe were shopping at Pc
cahontas Tuesday.
Fred Spikes called on VERNE Rry-
ant Friday.
Lester McGrew returned home We'd
nesday after a few weeks visit al
Palatka. We were glad to have him
back with us again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aubrey Killough and
son spent tn eweek end with relatives
at Maynard.
Our school is progressing nicely with
Mrs. Ethel Foster as teacher. We
have only a few more days of school
in this term.
Several from here attended the pro
gram at Stokes Saturday night.
| Miss Geraldine Bryant was Satur
day night guest of Veda Spikes.
| VERNE Harper and Fred WilkersOI
made a trip to Pocahontas and Other
points Saturday.
VERNE Bryant called on Roy KenneI
Saturday and Saturday night.
Miss Wanda McGrew spent Sunday
evening with Misses Hazel, Ruby ant
Aldean Wilkerson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Newton Gage motoret
back to this place Sunday in theii
ner Chrysler sedan. We were all gl1t
to see them coming back.
Jim Lindsey of Biggers called o.
friends here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Blacksher. Mrs
Ray Blackshear, Mrs. Nellie Wilkcr
son, Mrs. Ora McGrew, Mrs. Mar,
lCaffrey and Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra BRYAN
were Sunday guests at the home o
Mr.. and Mrs w. II. Hord.
| Mrs. Mary Long, who has been visit
ing at the home of Andrew Moonc.
for the past week, left for her hum
at Newport Saturday.
Miss Evelyn Weisenbach spent Sun
day evening with Miss Pauline H0rd
Mr.. and Mrs. Harland Harper wer
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs Goldei
Harper.
Mrs. Clarence Skiles spent Sunda.
with her laughter, Mrs. Martin Hort
Several from here attended tn
social at Engelberg Tuesday night, nj
reporting a nice time.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1926-09-23
REYNO

Reyno Literary Society will render
their first program Friday evening.
Everyone is invited.
The farmers are getting their cotton
out fast. Three of the gins are IN
operation and the other one will ne
running by the latter part of the week.
The ArlI-MO Cotton Co. is installing
an electric motor. The East st. Louis
gin has new oil burning engine.
Mr.. England was absent Monday
afternoon from school on account of
sickness.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. e. Belford and
daughters were visiting relatives In
Earle Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Jones of Success
were visiting Mr.. and Mrs. w. X. Eng
land Sunday.
II. l.. Sparkman and son have pur-
chased a new Chevrolet truck.
Miss Geraldine Reynolds, who is
attending school at POcahontas, spent
the week end at home.
Mrs. s. S. Green and daughters
Sammye and Rosemary, spent the week
end here. They drove from JonesbOrC
i'm their new Chevrolet roadster.
Mrs. Dewey Day made business
trip to Poplar Bluff last Monday.
Mrs. Betty Brown of Datto is i'll al
the home of Jim Reynolds.
Mrs. III. L. Sparkman and grand 'on
Harold Lee, who have been visiting IN
st. Louis, returned to their home here
, last week.
We are expecting a music and voice
teacher td'begin teaching at the schoo
| this week.
Several of Fred Chappells friends
and relatives attended birthday din
liner given in his honor Sunday.
| G. A. Kenner has accepted a post
/, ton as clerk at f. G. richardson
store.
Scott Crotts of Middlebrook rnm'
over one dav last week and tuned tn
piano for the school.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1926-09-23
SANDERS

People are using the pretty weather
now to save hay and pick cotton. Cot.
ton crops are cut short nearly hair
here
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Ford. Jr., are the
proud parents Of fine boy, born the
10Th.
Mrs. Grace Fowler and children are
visiting relatives here this week.
Bro. G.. w. Million is doing some
good preaching at Sharum this week
Neal Dean am family We're visiting
at Vernon Bodies Sunday.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1926-09-23
Waterworks Notice

All persons owning real estate in
Waterworks Improvement District No.
9 are hereby notified that the water
works tax is now due and must be paid
by Nov. 1, 1926. Call at Pocahontas
state Bank for your receipt or see f.
Spinnenweber collector. ACT.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1926-09-23
Notice Teachers

All school children win be given free
admission to the Fairgrounds the 'ast
day of the Fair, provided they are ae-
companied by their teacher. otherwise
they will have to pay admission.
60, Fair Association.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1926-09-23
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the good people of
this community for their kindness and
sympathy shown during the sickness
and death Of our dear mother and
grandmother Signed, A. C. Meredith
and family, Henry Gallegly and fam
ily Joe Gallegly and family, May
Crews and family, w. e. Jackson and
family.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1926-09-23

The King of England never dies.
The moment a sovereign passes away,
his title, dignity and powers automati-
cally are transferred to the heir ap-
parent, who thereupon becomes "of
age" even though he may not have
reached his majority.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1926-09-23
WARNING ORDER

In the Chancery Court of Randolph
County, Ark.
J. G.. Higginbotham, Plaintiff,
VS..
Era Higginbotham. Defendant
The Defendant, Era Higginboth1m
is hereby warned to appear in his
court within thirty days and answer
the complaint of the Plaintiff, j. G.
Higginbotham.
Witness my hand and the seal OF
said court this 18th day of September
1926. Ben f. Mays, Clerk.
Sat
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1926-09-23
tIabituaI Constipation Cured
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prepared Syrup Tonic-Laxativef for Habitual
Constipation. It relieves promptly and
should be taken regularly for IA to Fl days
to induce regular action. ItStimulates and
Regulates. Very Pleasant to Take. 6Oc
per bottle.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1926-09-23

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Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1926-09-23
Too Much
"Acid?
Excess Uric Acid GiUes Rise to Mans
Unpleasant Troubles.

Excess Uric Acid GiVes Rise to Many
Unpleasant Troubles.
AUTHORITIES agree that an ex-
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full joints, tired, languid feeling
and, sometimes, toxic backache and
headache. That the kidneys are not
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-29
1877 GRADUATE
FROM ELEMENTARY
SCHOOLS In COUNTY
Exercises For Fifty-Nine Pupils Held
At Empire Theatre, This City,
Thursday Evening
SUPT. A. c. HUMPHREYS
PRESENTS CERTIFICATES

The Closing Exercises of the Wor-
cester County Elementary Schools
were held on Thursday evening.
There were 1877 graduates from the
elementary schools this year. Fifty
nine met at Pocomoke, fifty-five at
Snow Hill, and seventy-three at
Berlin.
Those taking part in the exercises
at Pocomoke were:
BOSTON SCHOOL
Lora M. Outten, Harry Taylor.
BROWNS SCHOOL
Anna Catherine Hales, Hazel Paul
inc Hitch, Keith Wilson, James Rus
sell Lowell Brown.
POCOMOKE SCHOOL
Dora Angelo, Pearl Beasley, Viva
Beasley, May Belote, Dorothy Bonne-
vile, Margaret Galloway, Laura May
Chesser, Audrey Etheridge Ada Flax,
Sarah Givarz, Mary Friedman, Nina
Hinman, Ruth Lilliston, Juanita
Mears, Pearl Merrill, Alice School
field, Audrey Webb, Julia Merrill,
Vivian Webb, Virginia Whyte, Edith
Wilson, Carylee Addison, Julia Guth-
rie, Louise Crockett, Hearne Steven
son, Edward Birmingham, Ralph Ross,
Dixon Sexton, William Townsend,
Grover Tull, Raymond Ward, Harri-
son Walters, Bruce McCann, Wood
row Churn, Albert Friedman, Weston
Holland, William Fleming, Albert
MCGEE, Linwood Mcdaniel, George
Morse, George Mariner, Marshall Mer-
rill, Thomas Miller, Howard Phillips.
Chauncey Redden, Byrd Ross.
vOELKER SCHOOL
Arthur William Butler. X.
WILLIAMS SCHOOL
Derickson Parsons, Preston Pusey,
John Parsons, Ida Pusey, Emily Ey-
ans, Otho Sturgis. !.
The program was as follows: -.
Instrumental Music, Vincent Or
chestra.
Song-"America the Beautiful
Combined schools.
Invocation, Rev. J. w. Jones.
Song, "We Hope You've brought
Your Smiles Along"
Address, Mr.. Willard E. Boileau.
"Robin Hood and the Sad Knight"
Williams school.
"The Quest of the Gypsy, POGO
moke school.
Presentation of Certificates, Supt.
A. c. Humphreys.
Song, "In May" Pocomoke school.
Benediction, Rev. J. w. Jones.
An innovation in the program was
the Musical Comedy, "The Quest of
the Gypsy" produced by nine little
girls and one boy, Hearn Stevenson.
The girls and the characters were:
Chief of the Gypsy Band, Byrd
Ross.
Rhoda, May R. Belote.
Isabel, Laurel May Chesser.
Dorothy, Sarah Givarz.
Ida, Audrey Webb.
Jean, Virginia White.
Lillian, Jean Angelo.
Myra, Juanita Mears.
Barbara, Audrey Etheridge.
Farmer Boy, Hearne Stevenson.
A chorus of gypsies and girls aided
this cast and lent additional interest
to the piece.
The 1877 graduates from the Elmen-
tary schools furnish fine opportunity:
for the High school classes to fill, and
it is to be hoped the boys and girls
will take advantage of their opportu-
mites. It has been conclusively shown
shown that advancement along educa-
tional lines is worth dollars and cents
to students, and where they can, they
should keep going even to university
training.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-29
MEMBERS OF BAR
ENDORSE JOHNSON
FOR JUDCESHIP
Worcester Attorneys Go On Record
For Support Of Candidacy Of
William F. Johnson
PLACED in A MISTAKEN
POSITION in LETTER

1.-THE following has been sent to us
for publication, and we cheerfully
give it space.-Ed.
A letter has been extensively pub
ished in all the four counties COM
prising the First Judicial Circuit of
Maryland addressed to Judge Patti
son and signed by many members of
the Bar in the Circuit conveying to
him their esteem and high regard as
Judge, and calling upon him to "a
gain become a candidate for re-elec-
tion.
While that letter was written and
signed several months ago, when in
fact no candidate for Chief Judge
ship were in the field, it was not pub
lished by those having it in charge
until the last week, after Judge john
son had become a candidate, and ac-
tually after Judge Pattison had an
noumced himself q candidate. Coming
al this time the effect of that letter
might be to disparage and reflect up
on the candidacy of Judge johnson,
which we think under the circum-
stances would be unfair to the latter.
He was not an issue and not a candi-
date when that letter was written, and
had he been in the field at the time,
those of us who signed that letter,
and, we are informed, others in other
counties as well, would have declined
to sign.
We are making this statement in
what we conceive to be simple justice
to Judge Johnson, and to correct the
wrong position in which he has been
placed. The situation having thus
changed, Judge johnson actually hav-
ing announced his candidacy, before
Judge Pattison concluded to run or
announce himself, we do not feel
bound by any previous suggestion on
our part that the latter become a can
didate. Judge Johnson is eminently
qualified to fill the position he right
fully seeks, to which Worcester coun-
ty is justly entitled, not having had
judge but eight years in the last
forty-two, and we heartily endorse
his candidacy and will extend to him
our earnest support. Signed
Franklin Upshur, o. M. Purnell,
Leroy Smith, James M. Crockett, M.
L. Veasey, Guy R. Ayres, William H.
Price, J. Edward White, J. Shiles
Crockett, Godfrey Child, Calvin B.
Taylor, Edmond H. johnson.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-29
FRANCIS MATTHEWS
DIED WEDNESDAY
Aged Resident Of Somerset County
Victim Of Apoplexy.-Made
His Home With Son

Francis Matthews died on Wednes-
day night at the home of his son,
Francis E. Matthews, in Somerset
county, about two and one-half miles
from this city, at the advanced age of
"a, the cause of his death being apo
pleXy.
Mr.. Matthews was born in New
Castle county, Delaware, the ron of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Matthews. He
was one of the pioneer peach growers
of that section. About fifty years
ago he moved to Somerset county
where he has lived ever since, pur-
suing his lifelong occupation of farm
ing.
He was born in September 1882,
and was therefore only few months
from being ninety-four years of age.
The deceased had been up to the time
he sustained fall, which was recent
ly, remarkably we'll preserved. He
took keen interest in all the affairs of
the day, and did not reveal in any
way the years he bore.
He is survived by two sons-Fran-
els E., of Somerset county; and Chas.,
of Los Angeles. Funeral services
were held at the old Presbyterian
Church at Rehoboth, Md, the seat of
the early history in this country of
that denomination. The large con-
course of friends attested the high
esteem in which the deceased was
held.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-29
SHORE LEAGUE BASE
BALL SEASON OPENS
Large Crowds In Attendance Upon
Opening Games Successful
Season Predicted

The fifth season of the Eastern
Shore Base Ball League opened last
Wednesday, and the games drew large
crowds in Easton, Salisbury, and Girls
field where the opening contests were
staged. Easton and Crisfeld were re-
turned winners by the scores of to
1 and II to respectively, but Sails
bury succumbed to Cambridge by the
score of Z to5.
On Thursday Dover and Parksley,
playing at home, won from Easton
and Crisfield respectively, but Sails
bury again lost to Cambridge. Cam
bridge, therefore leads the procession
with her two wins, Salisbury occupies
the cellar, and all the others are tied
for second honors, having split even
in the two games.
1t is too early yet to predict with
any degree of certainty. It will take
a little time for the pitchers to round
to, and the fielders to develop team
work. Brown and Pope, two ac-
knowledged clever twirlers, did not
show up well on Wednesday, but can
be depended upon to give a good ac-
count of themselves later on.
Salisbury has two old Pocomoke
players in the league-Reed and Har-
rison. The former is showing up fine
ly, and Harrison, after recovering
from an injured hand, will, no doubt,
make good. Easton under Herzog
will not likely be the under-dog any
longer, and Poke Whalen has a repu-
tation of turning out winners. Dover
has fighting little manager in
"Jiggs" Donahue, and Pasquella has
the town of Crisfield solidly back of
him, as he is one of their own now,
having chosen wife from their many
fine girls. Parksley and Salisbury, are
trying out new managers this year;
they have men of experience and can
be expected to get good returns.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-29
Wonaan's Club Meets;
Pocon1oke Woman Presides

The Woman's Club of Worcester
County met in Berlin May goth by in
vitation of the Berlin Woman's Club.
The meeting was held in the New Lii
brary Building. Mrs. L. Paul Ewell,
the newly elected president, presided
and gave splendid talk in regards to
her new relationship to the Club. She
spoke of the fact that if we would
give her the best we had in us she
would then be able to give US and the
club her best.
Miss Minnie l. Franklin was in
charge of the program, the subject
for discussion ing "Fine Arts"
A paper on usical instruments"
was given by MS. A. H. Hardesty,
another paper on early American
Art" by Mrs. L. Paul Ewelll, third
paper on Literature" by Mrs. G. f.
Richardson, and Miss Walter gave a
talk on cart in the Home" Also a
musical program was rendered under
the direction of Miss Lurah Collins.
The meeting was very we'll attend
ed and one of the most interesting
that has been held in long time.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-29
Eastern Shore Boy On
Cattle Judging Team

Young Stanley B. Sutton, of Kent
county, has brought honor to the
Eastern Shore by being chosen as one
of cattle judging committee to go to
London to engage in contest for
world honors along that line.
The Chestertown Transcript has the
following account of a painful acci-
dent which happened to him last
week:
"While operating a tractor on the
farm of his father, Linwood A. Sut-
ton, near Chestertown, last Friday,
Stanley B. Sutton, one of the men,
bers of Maryland's national cattle
judging team which will sail for Lon
don on June 1S to contest against the
champion English team for the worlds
honors, was badly scalded about the
face and shoulders by escaping steam
from the tractor. Fortunately the
young mans eyes were not affected,
and it is not believed that the accident
will prevent him from making the
trip nor will it detract from his judg-
ing ability. Young Sutton with the
two other members of the team, had
just returned from Atlantic City, where
they were the guests of the Maryland
Bankers Association in annual session
at the Traymore Hotel. He is recov-
ering.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-29
F. w. Byrd Has Narrow
Escape In Auto Accident

F. w. Byrd made very fortunate
escape this week from what might
have been a fatal auto accident.
Mr.. Byrd's car was struck by a
truck loaded with fish while it was in
the act of passing Mr.. Byrd. The
rear wheel struck and overturned the
smaller car and inflicted some cuts
and bruises, but, miraculously as it
seemed, Mr.. Byrd escaped serious in
jury.
This is the third accident which has
happened to him in q very short per-
iod of time. Recently he was hit by
a truck while he was attempting to
turn in the streets of Accomac. Before
turning, he noticed the on-coming ma
chine, but failed to see a second one
approaching. His machine was dam
aged somewhat but he escaped.
After that he prevented a collision
by running his machine up on ditch
bank, as an approaching car deliber-
ately ran him down. He is to be con-
graduated that he has escaped the in
evitable third mishap and now per-
haps his safety will not be endang-
cred.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-29
GISH SISTERS STAR
In ROMOLA PICTURE"
To Be Shown At Empire Theatre
Next Friday And Saturday
Other Pictures For Week

Every student of literature has
read "Romola," that fascinating story
of love and intrigue which George
Eliot wrote half century ago. Now
"Romola" has emerged from the
printed page, and has come to life in
Florence, Italy, the ancient city in
which the story is laid.
Lillian Gish and her director, Henry
King, took a company to Italy in 1924
to make a film version of the famous
novel, and the result may be seen at
the Empire Theatre when this produc-
tion comes on next Friday and Satur-
day.
Dorothy Gish appears again with
her sister in~this picture, and others
in the cast include Ronald Colman,
who played opposite the star in "The
dte Sister," William H. Powell,
Charles Lane, and Herbert Grimwood.
"Romola" is an Inspiration picture re-
leased by Metro Goldwin.
The program for the remainder of
the week is as follows:
Monday-P. H. S. Commencement
exercises.
Tuesday-Usual short subjects and
serial picture.
Wednesday and Thursday-Ray-
mond Griffith, in "The Night Club" !"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-29
County Agent To Get
Latest Market Reports

Arrangements have been made with
the Bureau of Markets whereby mar
ket reports will be received daily by
telephone at County Agent Oswald's
office at Snow Hill. These reports will
be for use of the public in general and
may be gotten free of charge by any
one who will telephone or call at the
County Agents office.
The reports are received daily at 2
+. M. and will cover the market
prices of agricultural crops in season
as we'll as the daily shipments by car,
truck and otherwise to the various
northern markets.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-29
MANY PRESENT AT
DEL-MAR-VA MEETING
$50 Members And Guests Gather AT
First Annual Membership Meet
ing Wednesday

About $50 members and guests, rep
resenting every section of the Del
Mar-Va peninsula and it's interests
attended yesterday the first annual
membership meeting and Tri-State
Fellowship dinner, of the Del-Mar-Va
Eastern Shore Association, at the Wi
comico Hotel, Salisbury.
Three sessions were held, with the
morning and afternoon devoted to
business and the diner served in the
evening in the ballroom of the hotel.
The theme of the gathering was "Co-
operation in Business and Community
Building" Among prominent speakers
were: Pierre S. dupont, president Citi-
zens Service League of Delaware;
Elisha Lee, vice-president Pennsyl-
vania Railroad System; DIR. Walter
Hullihen, president University of Del
aware; Benjamin T. Gunter, president
Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of
Commerce; Leon 7. Seawell, president
Norfolk Chamber of Commerce; A. S.
Goldsborough, executive secretary
Baltimore Association of Commerce;
VIM. F. Metten, president Wilmington
Chamber of Commerce, and Bruce X.
Wilmer, Commissioner of Transporta-
ton, Philadelphia Chamber of Com
merce.
The program was started at 1890
A. NJ, and three sessions of the Asso-
citation were held. Morning and af-
ternoon were devoted largely to busi-
ness. Prominent speakers at night
with their subjects were as follows:
wilmington and the Peninsula
William F. Melton, president Cham
Der of Commerce, Wilmington, Del.
"Norfolk and the Peninsula''-Le
T. Seawell, president Chamber of
Commerce, Norfolk, Va.
"Cooperation in Business and Com
munity Building"-Pierre S. DUPONT,
president Citizens Service League of
Delaware.
Baltimore and the Eastern Shore
"A. S. Goldsborough, Eastern Shore
man and Executive secretary, Asso-
citation of Commerce, Baltimore, Md.
More extended notice of this meet
ing will be given next week.