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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-10-16
BRIDES
ENTERTAINED AT TEA
Mrs. Roger Lankford Gives Social
Function For Misses Landlord,
Clogg And Davis

Mrs. Roger w. Lankford was hos.
tess at a charmingly arranged tea on
Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 18th from
four until skin honor of Miss Mary
Landlord, Miss Mildred Clogg and
Miss Mable Davis, whose marriages
will take place in the near future.
The house was beautifully decorated
with huge baskets Of autumn flowers
and lighted with candles which car.
ried out the color scheme of pink and
white.
TIL tea table wasapresided over by
Mrs. H. L. Renninger and Miss Sarah
L. Jones, who We're assisted in serv-
ing by Mrs. Jay B. Cullen, Mrs. w.
Sidney Stevens, Mrs. Milton Clogg,
Mrs. E. s. Maddox, Mrs. Claude s,
Davis and Miss Willie Walters.
The invited guests were:
Mesdames Russell Matthews, Far.
rell Bowen, Norris Young, John H
Clarke, Ralph Gordy, Sidney Stevens,
James Crockett, Eugene Maddox, Al
len Schoolfield, E. Wilfred Ross, Mil
ton Clogg, Claude Davis, Godfrey
Child, Jay B. Cullen, Erland Etche-
.sons Clinton DRncan, James Davis, E.
J. Schoolfeld, Norman Polk, Mark
Callahan, Griffin Callahan, George
Maddox, Harry Fontaine, Wrendo
Goodwin, Robert Givens, Jay Shivers
Allen, Nd, Arthur Lankford, Stanley
Landlord, Edward Landlord, Coston
Goslee, and John Price, of Salisbury
Elwood Matthews, James Dryden
Edward Pate, Parksley, Va, Straye,
Gordy, Milton Veasey, Albert Parker
Winter Cullen, Paul Ewell, Raymond
Dryden, John Smullin, Benjamin
Dryden, Milton Wiley, James Mock
Willie Crockett, Willard Burton, S.
Drummond Powell, Jas. Clogg, Ar
thur Wilkins, Rehoboth, Nd, Harry
Renninger, James foreman, Crisfield
Maryland.
Misses Annie Ross, Anne Young
Wilhelmina Walters, Bertha Walters
Anne Blaine, Marion Stevens, Rose.
mary Stevens Margaret Crockett
Sadie Jones, Mildred and Evelyn
NAPLES, Frances McGee.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-10-16
Political Meeting Dates
To Be Held Next Week

County democratic meetings for the
coming week will be held on Monday
z p. NJ, at Newark; 8 P. M, at
Spence. Tuesday Z P. NJ, Whites
burg; 8 P. M. Williams School house.
Wednesday Z P, NJ, Girdletree, 8 P.
NJ, Stockton. Thursday z P. M,
Campbelltown, 7.30 P. NJ, Showell.
8 P. M, st. Martins Neck. Friday. z
P. M, Cedar Hall, 7.30 P. M, Beaver
Dam, 8 P. M. Melbourne. Saturday,
8 P. M, Municipal Building, Pocomoke
City, Md. Z
Tonight, Saturday 16, meetings will
be held at Grey's Corner z P. NJ, and
at Ocean City 8 P. M.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-10-16
Mrs. E. w. McMaste1
Entertoins AT Bridge

Mrs. E. w. McMaster entertained
very pleasantly at her home, Sunny
side Farm, on Wednesday last, five
I lies of bridge being played. Those
present were:
Mesdames William F. King, Emer-
son w. Polk, L. Paul Ewell, F. ].
Lloyd, Ounce Ashburn James Dry
den, Jay B. Cullen, ]. w. Ennis, E. J.
Srhoolfield, J. E. Powell, J. P. Young,
]. Harry Young, Harlan Robertson,
Clarence Robertson, Riley Stevenson
Misses Ella Wilson, Nettie Barnes,
c. Howerton, Miss Matledge, Mrs
Eugene Matthews, Mrs. E. j. Clarke
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-10-16
MARVEL PACKAGE CO.
MAKE BIG SHIPMENTS
twenty-five Carloads Of Baskets
Shipped Since October lst And
Expect Greater OUTPUT

r. E. Hamille, Of the Marvel Pack
age Company, is very much pleased
with the increased output of the
plant here, and is looking forward to
still greater efficiency. The company
is putting forth every endeavor to
make this branch one Of the main
manufactures and from his report, 1t
bids fair to fulfill expectations.
Mr.. Hamille states that twenty-five
carloads of baskets have been ship
ped from this point since October /.
This is a most excellent showing and
it is the hope of the community that
the future holds still greater devel-
opment. assss ~
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-10-16
LADIES AID STAGE
PLAY AT EMPIRE
large Audiences Attend Two Per-
formances Of Musical Comedy
Directed By Miss Cooper
LADIES AID REALIZE NICE SUM

The Flapper Grandmother, an auto
mobile romance was given to two
large audiences, this week, in the En-
pire Theatre, under the auspices of
the M. P. Church, of this city.
The entertainment was directed by
Miss Ruby Mae Cooper, of the Sewell
Producing Company, Of Atlanta, Ca,
and the success attending the per-
formance was a flattering tribute to
Miss Cooper's ability as directress.
The comedy is interspersed with
numerous songs and dances, given by
local young people, and the interest
in these is enhanced by some very at
tractive costuming. The plot turns on
the wonderful metamorphosis that
took place in little dried up grand
mother, when she was suddenly noti-
fed that some land of hers had pro-
duced an oil gusher, and she found
herself possessed of millions. Travel
ling and the adoption of modern styles
in dressing completely changed her
from a decripet old woman to dash
ing young fapper, who brought all
the young fellows to her feet. A for
eign count wooed her, of course for
her money, but she got rid Of him by
pretending that she had lost her
wealth, and then rewarded a faithful
old lover by surrendering her heart
and fortune into his keeping. t,a
The character Of the Grandmother
was taken by Miss Cooper, whose IA
miliarity with the part furnished So
lid background for the more inexperi-
enced talent. Other main characters
were taken by William Veasey, Mrs.
David Wiltbank, Mary Hayman, Ada
Holland, Frank Chesser, Duval Sher-
wood, Ferral Bowen, Hollis Dryden,
Robert Sturgis, Basil Payne, and Hell.
en- White. These all contributed well
to the various angles of the perform
ance, and were wonderful examples
of what can be done in the way OF
stage production in short time and
by amateur material.
The "Jelly Beans" "Flapper De-
butantes," and the "Matrons," by
their songs and dances furnished the
musical part of the programme, and
when it came to downright grace and
elfe-like glidings, the rest Of the per-
formers will have to take off their
hats and bonnets to the worthy "Ma-
trons." The "Door Knob" and rag
Doll" choruses were well sung, and in
all the costuming added wonderfully
to the presentation.
The whole company, with the d.
rctress, are to be congratulated upon
the success of the evening, and this
is only another instance of what, un-
der capable management, can be done
with the latent talent of Pocomoke
City.
The Democrat is not able to state
just what the receipts were, but no
doubt goodly su nwas realized.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-10-16
Prominent Poconaoke
Physician To Be Married

Miss Mary Fulton Hanna, daughter
of Mrs. Hanna and the late Hon. John
B. Hanna, will be quietly married at
her mothers home on Broadway, Bel
Air, at 6 p. M, on Saturday, October
%, 1926, to DR.. Robert Lee Hall, of
this city. The wedding will be
quiet, and only relatives and a
few friends will be present. There
will be no cards in Pocomoke City and
vicinity.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-10-16
E. S. Gas & Electric Co.
To Enlarge PosOer Supply

Officials of the Eastern Shore Gas
& Electric Company have recently
been questioned by representatives
from various sections of the PENN
sula as to the extent of the power
supply from their proposed new plant.
General assurance has been given to
the effect that it will be able to furn-
ish all points south Of Wilmington and
that practically no limit on the power
supply would be fixed.
Decision as to the location of the
new power plant has not yet been
made, but with final selection of site
work on construction will begin with
out delay. Mr.. Lawton stated that the
new power house would be in opera
thin ten months after work is
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-10-16


The following are contemplated ac-
tivities and projects for the immediate
future:
The establishing of credit bureau
in our Chamber of Commerce where
by names and information of certain
credit customers of the different busi-
ness houses will be made available
for the benefit Of all business men
who are members of the bureau. Also
credit information to be gotten from
all new residents as they move into
the community.
Plans being discussed and worked
out regarding the establishing of a
small manufacturing plant for the
purpose of making certain wooden ar
ticles. Same to be developed to the
point whereby complete line of these
wooden articles will be manufactured
after a market is established.
Correspondence now being carried
on with two or more laundry firms re-
garding the opening in Pocomoke OF
an up-to-date steam laundry. No
definite action assured, however,
possibilities look favorable. Cores
pondence is also being carried on
with a party regarding the opening
of the Tull shipyard. Opening de-
dependent upon the securing of con-
tracts beforehand however.
Arrangements will soon be made
for a meeting with a goodly number
of our farmers looking towards get
ting a number of them interested in
dairying in a small way in. order TO
establish milk route from Pocomoke
City and vicinity thru the Princess
Anne cooling station. The object be-
ing to promote the welfare of our
farmers in the community in s1ol
possible way.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-10-16
DRIVER
INJURIES SEVERAL
Mr.. and Mrs. Covinston Run Down
By Colored Driver-Mr. Gov.
ington Is Paralyzed
MRS. HARCIS AND SISTER HURT

A serious accident occurred on Sun
day last in which two of Pocomoke's
highly respected citizens were injur-
ed, one lying now in state Of pa
ralyses from his shoulders, down; the
other suffering from a severe scalp
wound. The two unfortunate victims
were Mr.. and Mrs. William r. Cow
ington; Mr.. Covington being paralyz-
ed, and Mrs. Covington receiving the
scalp wound.
In car driven by a man NAM
ed Levin Wilson Mr.. and Mrs. Cow
ington and their daughter, Miss Flor
ence E. Covington were en- route to
Salisbury. A short distance south Of
Westover Junct., on straight away
piece of road, an approaching car, in
which there were two colored men,
Henry Cottman and William Lank-
ford, the former at the wheel, collid-
ed with the Covington car, and turned
it over, more than once, it is said, and
landed it on the dirt part Of the road.
A passing car went Immediately to
the assistance Of the wrecked ma
chine, took the occupants out, and
hurried them to town for medical
or surgical treatment. The two ne
groes had, in the mean time, decamp-
ed, but were afterwards arrested by a
member Of the State Police force. )
As stated above, Mr.. Covington was
'paralyzed by some severe blow, and
Mrs. Covington received long scalp
wound which needed six or eight
stitches to close. Mr.. Covington, at
this writing, is little improved and
his case is considered serious. Miss
Covington and the driver escaped in
jury.
Last Tuesday hearing was held in
Princess Anne in the case of the col
ored men, and from the evidence fines
amounting to about $48 were impos-
ed; the charges being that their car
was on the wrong side of the road;
that Cottman had no registration
card; and that the license tag was one
belonging to another car. This seems
to be very inadequate punishment
when the seriousness Of the case is
ronsidered, and shows the insufficient
cy Of the law.
Last week another accident occur
red on the Virginia road, in which
Mrs. T. F. Hargis and her sister, Miss
Maggie Clarke, were painfully injur-
ed. These ladies were on the way to
Belle Haven in a car driven by En-
erson Polk. Allen Schoolfield's little
boy was also a passenger. The little
fellow, in some way, managed to open
the door Of the car just as truck was
in passing. He fell out but luckily on
the dirt, but Mr.. Polk in attempting
to catch the boy lost control of the
car and ran it into ditch where it
took up against a telephone pole.
Mrs. Hargis and Miss Clarke received
severe cuts and bruises, from which
they have not yet recovered. Strange
to say, the little -Schoolfield fellow was
unhurt. Mr.. Polk found him stand
ing on the road in tears, bewailing
the prospect of being left behind. The
fall on the soft part of the road saved
the 2-year-old child from injury. All
are to be congratulated that no more
serious injuries resulted.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-10-16
Woman's Club Meets In
Bank Next Wednesday

The Woman's- Club of Pocomoke
City will meet at the Citizens Ma
tional Bank on Wednesday, October
goth, at 2.30. An interesting pro-
gram has been arranged by Mrs. Ed
ward Wilson, chairman of Citizen
ship.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-10-16
ACTIVITIES OF THE
LOCAL. CHAMBER
Body Shows Healthful Programs
And Should Receive Much
Universal Support

With ergard to the activities of the
Pocomoke City Chamber of Com.
merce, the Dmocrat recommends the
following for careful perusal.
The. Secretary has prepared ant
had printed 1000 illustrated and de-
scriptive booklets on Pocomoke City
Approximately 500 of them have beer
distributed to date.
A membership list has been dis.
tributed to each member showing the
individual and total number of mem.
berships subscribed to date.
In the early part of August three
large, 6 It. X IL IT,, highway signs were
erected, for the Chamber Of Com.
merce, on the three main highways
leading into the town. l...,
Approximately 900 questionaires
with self addressed and stamped en-.
velope have been mailed out to the
people requesting information about
the Shore from the Del-Mar-Va As
sociation. A total Of 90 replies from
these questionnaires have been receiv-
ed to date. Sixty-nine were favorable
replies from parties desiring infor-
nation regarding homes, farms, bust.
nesses, etc. To each of these inquir.
les personal letter, booklet and 9th.
er literature have been sent.
With the cooperation and help oI
the Mayor and Council a free parking
space for the visitors and shoppers te
Pocomoke City has been provided for
Services of a caretaker was also pro.
vided for by the Chamber to look af-
ter the cars and the parking on Satur'
days. Advertising of said free park.
ing space was inserted in four locaI
newspapers.
The planning and execution Of ar
extensive and cooperative Fall adver'
tising campaign through the Cham
Der of Commerce and participated ir
by majority Of the business houses
Of the town was begun on September
18th. Advertising matter was dis
tributed by the Chamber Of Commerce
over radius Of some 40 or as miles
from Pocomoke.
From June 1st to October 1st thert
have been six Executive Board meet
ings held on different occasions.
Practically all subscriptions have
been paid to date.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-04-02
BISHOP LEETE
WILL attend
To Participate in Interna-
tionaI Bible Conference.

Bishop Frederick D. Leete OF the
Indianapolis Area of the Methodist
Episcopal Church will be one of the
many notables in the field Of Chris
tan religion who will participate in
the International Bible Conference to
be held in the Fifth Avenue Presby-
terrain Church. New York City, May
2 to Z, inclusive. under h auspices
Of the Moody Bible Institute Of Chi
cago. This conference will be a repe-
tition of a similar conference con
Quoted by the Moody Institute in the
Marble Collegiate Church, New York
City, last year.
Besides Bishop Leete, speakers and
Bible teachers at the conference will
include distinguished leaders in the
ANGLICAN, Baptist, Congregational.
Lutheran and Presbyterian churches.
Among them are Canon Hewitt Of
Hamilton, Ontario; DR.. A. 2. Conrad,
pastor of Park Street Church, Bos-
ton; Prof. Leander S. Keyser, author
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-04-02
ACACIA BANQUET
HERE SATURDAY
Ex- Governor of Minnesota
viii Speak.

A. o. Eberhart, former Governor
of Minnesota is to be principal
speaker at the seventh annual State
banquet of the Acacia fraternity,
Saturday evening, April "a, at the
Columbia Club, according to George
A. Spencer Of the Indianapolis AGA
cha Alumni Association.
The Acacia fraternity has chapters
at Purdue and Indiana Universities.
Active members of these two chap
ters will attend. An informal re-
ception will be held at the club
Saturday afternoon.
Eberhart, a Mason, has long been
Identified with Acacia. Born in
Sweden, he came to the United
States at the age of II and was
graduated from Gustavus Adolphus
College at st. Peter, Mimi, with the
degree of A. B. at the age Of 25. He
studied law and began his political
career as United States District At
torney and later became United
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-04-02
BARBARIC BOB LATEST
Imported i'm London by Paris Hair
Dressers.
Bu NEA Service

BU NEA Service
LONDON, April 1.-THE bar
barrie bob" has been imported from
Paris by hairdressers who are trying
to knock out the shingle.
This is the fuzziest effect which
has yet been introduced since wom-
en- began to bob their hair. And it
requires a skillful professional man
ipulator to produce it.
The "barbaric bob carries with it
a parting Of the hair on the right
side. Two combs are used to raise
the hair off the ears and drape it
back of them, SO that long, curly
locks encircle the ear and hang well
forward underneath 1t.
The hair still has a shingle line at
the back to give it a smart and
modern touch.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-04-02
The INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

and professor of systematic theology
and natural theism at Wittenberg
College, Springfield, Ohio; DIR. John
Alfred Faulkner, author and profes.
sor Of church history at Drew Thee
logical seminary, and DR.. ]. Gresham
Machen, author and professor OF
New Testament literature and exc
gesis, Princeton Seminary.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-04-02

States Commissioner for Minnesota.
After serving one term in the State
Governor and soon rose to the po-
sition of Governor Of Minnesota. At
the present time Eberhart is a
practicing attorney in Chicago.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-04-02

If you need a small suite don't
miss this offer! See it in our east
window exactly as shown. Dress
er, four post bed, dressing table
and bench, finished in dark wal
nut color on genuine red gum.
We can also supply a chifforette
for this suite at $19.75 extra. Five
dollars down and one dollar a
week delivers It'll
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-05-05
E[kS Farewell Dance And
Party For Teachers Will
Be Held Saturday Night

Everything is iii readiness for the
farewell dance and social to be given
by the Douglas Elks for the school
teachers on Saturday evening, May 8.
Dancing will begin promptly at 8
o'clock with the popular Elks' orches-
ira furnishing the music. In addition
tho. will.be progressive bridge games.
beginning at $3.50 o'clock. Mrs. Lynn
S. Palmer is in charge of the card
room, and it is announced that three
attractive pr zes will be offered for
the evenings games-one for the
highest score, one for the secnnd
highest and one for the low score.
The committee in charge of the arr
rangements consists of Mrs &. b.
Fleming, general chairman; Mrs Shell
ton Dowell, Mrs. Edward Leahy, Mrs
C.. H. Melcher, Mrs. George Briggs,
Mrs Arnold White and Mrs. w. H.
Meischer. The party is given for Elks,
their families and friends and all the
school teacncrs of Douglas, for whom
the entertainment was expressly
planned.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-05-05
p. E. P. Club Plans Sale
Saturday to Raise Fund
For Iron Springs Meet

A cooked food and doughnut sale
to be given Saturday to raise money
for the Iron Springs fund was the
principal matter considered at the
cabinet meeting held Tuesday after
noon at the Y. w. c. A. Members OF
the club and friends will donate food
for the sale which will open at 1O
o'clock Saturday. Special reservations
and, advance orders for various ar
ticles, especially doughnuts, may be
made by calling the Y. w. c. A. All
kinds of toothsome dainties will be
for sale, including by special re-
quest, southern baked ham. The fol-
lowing Sunday is Mothers day, this
sale will give many mothers a chance
to rest from their usual Saturday
baking. iH
That the Ring assembly for award
ing of rings to those who had earned
them should come as early as possible
next week was the request of those
attending.
This was the first meeting of the
new cabinet which will assume re-
sponsibility for the cooked food sale
with the following committee in
charge: Miss Barbara Spoerry, chair
man, and the following members, Miss
Marjorie Bickerstaff, Miss Elizabeth
Seaman, Miss Lessie Raye Vickers,
and Miss Kathleen Beard, vice chair
man.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-05-05
GOVERNMENT OF
ENGLAND STARTS
own NEWSPAPER
(Rr Disnatch A. P. Wirel

LONDON, May 4.-The British Ga
zette, a daily published by the gov
ernment at the office of the Morning
Post, made it's first appearance to-
night. 1t announced it has a circula-
tion of only 100000 but will extend
it's circulation as rapidly as possible
and increase it's size. The Gazette
says it is run on the authority of the
government, and at government ex-
pense if necessary.
NEARLY all the newspapers have
been silenced by violent concerted
action" it asserts in it's leading ar
ticle and that great nation on the
whole the strongest community which
civilization can show is for the mo-
ment reduced in this respect to the
level of African natives, dependent
only on rumors which are carried
from place to place.
"In a few days if this were al
lowed to continue the rumors would
poison the air, raise panics and dis
orders, inflame fears and passions to-
gether and carry us to depths which
no sane man or any party or class
could care even to contemplate"
"The paper regards the present sit
uation not as a dispute between en-
ployers and workmen, but con-
flict between trades union leaders
and parliament" and declares that ''it
can end only in a decisive and un-
mistakeable victory of parliament
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-05-05
.P.D. INCOME SET
AT $5,O5S,OO6

Operations by the Phelps Dodge
cor poration in Arizona, New Mexico
and Sonora, Mex, during 1928 yielded
$5,O5S,OO6 after charging $2,467,O45 to
depletion Income from the sale OF
metals fuel and merchandise totaled
$39, 357 ,O06; miscellaneous income was
$350,G75; operating expense $31753'-
6O3; and interest paid $42S,429. Cur
rent assets as Of Dec. 81 We're $25,-
75S,9SO, against current liabilities of
$7,536,399.
The metals produced from the ores
of the branches and subsidiaries OF
the corporation for the year 1925 were
207,175,519 lb. of copper, 746S,9O6 lb.
Of lead, 1,7SO,69O or of silver and Al
165 OF. of gold. There were also pro-
duced from purchased ores smelted
1,936,058 lb. of copper, 156,S4O of. of
silver and 3,4S6 or of gold. Includ-
ing copper received from other sources
287, ,234 lb. was sold at an average
net price f. o. b. refinery Of 14.O44c
per pound.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-05-05
Colorado Woman Killed,
Man Injured, As Auto
And Street Car Strike

DENVER, May 4.--Mrs. George Nc
Clelland, Ga, was killed and George
Pascoe, %, an employe of the public
esrvice company, was probably fatal
ly injured tonight when small en-
closed car in which they were ridinA
collided with an interurban street car
west of Denver, in Jefferson county.
Mrs. McClelland died before she
could be taken to Denver general hos
pital. Pascoe suffered severe Internal
injuries and is believed to have
fracture of the skull. Both are resi-
dents of Idaho Springs, Colo.
The body of Mrs. McCielland was
taken to Golden tonight where an in
quest will be held tomorrow morning