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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-08-07
CANTALOUPE MARKET
REPORTS AT POCOMOKE
H. E. Rutland In Charge OF Market
News VIII Render Free Service
To All Applicants

The Market News Service of the
United States Department of Agricul-
ture, cooperating with the Maryland
State Department of Markets, will
begin issuing market reports covering
cantaloupes from the temporary sta
ton at Pocomoke City on Friday Aug.
6. These reports will contain infor-
nation each day of the movement of
cantaloupes in the United States the
day before, shipping point informa-
ton from all shipping points in the
United States moving cantaloupes in
quantity and quotations of sales in
important receiving markets. In ad-
dition various items dealing with the
cantaloupes situation in general and
with the various phases of the Mary
cantaloupes situation in general and
published from time to time.
These reports may be had free of
charge by anyone interested in canta-
lcupe shipments or markets. Persons
wishing to receive these reports can
obtain them by writing or telephoning
to H. E. Rutland, who is in charge of
the temporary station, located in Po-
comoke City, Nd.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-08-07
Maryland And Virginia
Waterman In Grab War

A lively time is being experienced
between the crabbers Of Virginia and
those of Maryland. The situation has
developed into a real civil war. The
authorities of both. states have armed
themselves, and are popping away at
one another in lively fashion.
This trouble seems to have depart
ed somewhat from the original bone
of contention. At first the contro-
versy arose concerning the catching
of the female crab by the Virginia
crabbers, and thereby depicting the
stock in Maryland waters, since the
crustacean hibernated in the lower
waters land they were captured be-
fore they could go further north to
spawn.
Now, however, the dispute is over
the boundary across Tyler's creek.
Smiths Island, which commissioners
from both states are trying to settle.
II is sort of dangerous to trespass a.
cross the rather indefinite line these
days, without having a shot sent after
the trespasser.
Shooting at one another is the or
der of the day; the long range gun
and the fast sailing vessel figure as
largely in this miniature warfare as
in those of more extensive military
and no doubt there is con-
siderable hostile feeling, since so |
many people depend upon the crab in
lustry for living.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-08-07
$1,000 3 HEAT
MATCH RACE
HERE TODAY
Minor Hal, Owned By W. E. Miller
And Dawn O'Day, Owned By
H. P. James, Race at 2:30
ADDED ATTRACTION AT FAIR

The claim made by the owners Of
two horses, Dawn O'Day and Minor
Hal, will be settled today on the Po-
comoke City Fair Associations track,
at 2.3O P. M.
The first named horse is owned by
H. P. James, of Virginia, and will
be driven by w. L. Bull. The second
is owned, and will be driven, by w.
E. Miller. Each owner has posted a
sum of $500, and the purse Of $1,000
will 60 to the winner.
This will be a race worth driving
miles to see. Those who know Mr..
Bull and Mr.. Miller know that the
horses will not loaf with these men
in the sulky. They will have to step
and step lively, and the purse is sure
to go to the better horse. All lovers
of speed as produced by horse flesh
should not fail to see this great race.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-08-07
BOTH LOCAL ATHLETICS
AND NATIONAL GAMES
LOCAL TEAM COULD IMPROVE

PocOmoke does not seem to be able
to cope successfully with the other
teams in the Del-Mar-Va League. On
Saturday, of last week, she was pre-
vented by rain from playing but on
Wednesday last she succumbed to
Snow Hill by an equally bulky count.
But, as said before in these columns,
these games are more real sport than
for victory although winning does
make the sport at times more enjoy
able.
in the line of athletics it is worthy
OF note that Suzanne Lenglen, the
wonderful French woman tennis play
er, has renowned her amateur stand
ing, and will enter the professional
field. She is reported to have plan
ned trip to this country where she
will give exhibitions---for money. 1t
may be that the temperamental
French lady feels that her amateur
supremacy is threatened by Miss
Wills, and that she had better &c,
while the going is good. No doubt
she will garner many an American
dollar during her tour in this coun-
try.
Tex Richard seems to have brought
the New York Athletic Commission to
terms and the Dempsey-Tunney bat
tie will be staged in New York. The
famous promoter has smoothed out all
wrinkles, and he is receiving, daily,
thousands of applications for seats in
the Yankee Stadium, where the fight
will probably be held.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-08-07
BEBE DANIELS STARS
In THE MANICURE GIRL

In these days of feminine emanci-
patton, when a woman demands and
receives!-the right to lead her own
life, it's a question what right, if any,
her fiance has in saying how far she
may 60 with other men.
If for instance, a wealthy man
sends her money for theatre tickets,
does he mean just that? And if so,
has her fiance the right to tell her to
return it, even if the best he can do
is to provide seats up near the roof.
This is the rock that comes near
to wrecking the happiness Of Maria
and young Tony in "The Manicure
Girl" Bebe Daniels new Paramount
picture, which comes to the Empire
Theatre on Wednesday night Of next
week. ,i~I' 'i'e''s<L'''
= Edmund Burns plays opposite the
star. Hale Hamilton, Dorothy Cum
ming and others appear in the sup
port.
Besides Miss Daniels, such movie
stars as Art Accord, Raymond Navarro
and Fred Thompson will appear ir
specially arranged roles at the En-
pire.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-08-07
MANY POCOMOKIANS
ATTEND LOCAL FAIR
Branch Of Chain Stores
Will Open In Poconaoke

On or about August 25th, the Coff-
man-Fisher Co., will open up business
in the building formerly occupied by
the Goodwin Department store, which
building they are occupying on a
lease.
This company owns and operates a
chain of Ia stores carrying general
line of mems and women's dry goods
shoes, dresses, notions and MILL
merry, and when opening up will dis
play a full assortment Of new fall
goods.
These people will carry popular
priced goods, and will offer stiff COM
petition to the large mail order
houses.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-08-07
Robbery Sole Motive Which Fails
To Yield Large Sum Negro
Hoped To Obtain
REMOVED TO SALISBURY JAIL

Albert Armstrong, aged 20, VIVA
leyville negro, was captured by Sher-
if Purnell last week, as the man who
assaulted and nearly killed "Gebie"
Green Lewis, Wicomico farmer and
barber.
The Sheriff was assisted in his
take" by Sheriff G Murray Phillips,
Of Wicomico County, Chester Gunby,
Of Berlin, and others. Armstrong
confessed the crime and his statement
was, in substance, as follows:
Knowing that Lewis usually carried
several hundred dollars in a small to-
baccO bag upon his person, he careful
ly planned the attack and robbery.
He was greatly disappointed at the
small amount obtained afterwards.
The negro knew that the victim
worked in a barber shop in Whaley-
vile each Saturday, quitting his du-
ties about midnight. Just prior to the
time of Lewis departure, the negro
accosted him with: (which way are
you going home tOnight?" Told that
he would use the dirt road rather than
the State highway, plans for the at
tack were arranged accordingly.
In strawberry patch, Armstrong
said he found a child's baseball bat,
about two and a half inches in diam
eter at the largest end. Sheriff Pur-
nell has Learned, however, that it was
stolen from a VAUDEVILLE residence.
The negro sscreted himself-in the rear
Of the carriage, unnoticed by Lewis,
and rode with him the entire distance
home. Arriving at Lewis home the
negro hid in the outbuilding until the
horse had been stabbed and the car
rage placed in the shed.
While Lewis bent over to take a
basket of groceries and his barbering
equipment from the carriage the ne
gro dealt the near-fatal blow. He
then rifled his pockets.
The negro's confession has been
correlated in nearly every detail
Sheriff Purnell said.
Armstrong talks freely of the at
tack with robbery as it's motive. He
related the crime this week to a negro
cellnnate who, after hearing It thru
and appraised of the fact that the
negro's age was 20, said: "Boy, you'll
be cid enough to vote by the time
you return from the work house"
Armstrong was carried to the Wi
comico county Jail at Salisbury, where
he will face the charges of assault
with intent to kill and robbery. He
win be entered upon the dockets of
the September term of Circuit Court.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-08-07
METHODIST BISHOP CON-
TRIBUTES TO GOLFERS
Bishop Cannon Writes For Popular
Weekly-Takes Issue With
Bruce On Dry Question

Bishop James Cannon, Jr., of the
Methodist Church South, appears
prominently in last weeks Golfers
Weekly" in an article upholding the
18th Amendment.
Bishop Cannon says the Amend
ment and the enabling laws are logi-
cal and natural children of the New
Social Conscience; that it means ma
tional progress ;that it has come to
stay; and that no weak laws will pass.
He says that Governor Smith, Gov.
ernor Richie, Senators Bruce, Edge,
and Edwards, Brennan, Hill, Gallwain.
and Tinkham, have as their constit-
uencies, largely foreign born, beer
bred, beer-tAirsty men and women"
and advises many projects for en-
forcement
Bishop Cannon is chairman of the
National Legislature Committee, An
League of America; and
chairman of the Executive committee,
World League Against Alcoholism.
The Reverend gentlemen is well
known by some of Pocomoke's citi-
zens, he being originally from Sails
bury and the son of the late Mr.. and
Mrs. James Cannon. Through his
mother he is related to Mrs. Frank
D. Young, this city, his mother being
the late w. S. Dickinson Jr.'s., aunt.
He is also related to the family of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. /. H. Merrill, the
relation coming through Mrs, Merrill.
In the same number of Golfers as
contains Bishop Cannon's article, Sen
ator Bruce Of Maryland gives his ideas
on the other side. These are well
known over the state and need no re-
capitulation. ..-~tt
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-08-07
CUARDSMEN DROWN
AT VIRGINIA BEACH
Caught In Under-Tow And Carried
Out To Sea-Warning To
Pocomoke Boys

The daily press reports the drown
ing of two of the boys in camp at
Virginia Beach both of Company B.,
Fifth Regiment, Sergeant Funlkhous-
er and Corporal Bennett. While bath
ing they were caught in the undertow
and carried out to sea. 1t is supposed
one made an effort to save the other,
and both were lost. Just which one
went to the others rescue is not
known. There bodies at this writing
had not been recovered. This, no
doubt, has cast a gloom over the camp,
but it will, perhaps, serve as warn
ing to venturesome bathers, which, it
is to be hoped, the boys of Pocomoke's
Crack Company will heed.
The Brigade has settled down to
solid work. The health of the men is
reported excellent, not a name being
reported on the sick list, tho some
are suffering from blistered feet. Col.
Washington Bowie Jr., is in command
of the Fifth Regiment, and Lieut.
Col. Amos w. w. Woodcock, of the
First, of which the Pocomoke COM
pany forms part. Col. Woodcock has
only temporary charge until Col. Jno.
D. Markey can arrive to assume com
mand.
Governor Richie visited the camp
last Thursday and with Governor
Byrd inspected the camp, the entire
brigade passing in review The camp
will last until August 18th breaking
up starting the day before. The local
boys were supplied with news from
home through the Democrat, and no
doubt they eagerly read the messages
from the Eastern Shore.
Later:-The body of Corporal Ben
nett has been recovered.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-08-07
YOUNG LADIES TO SELL
CHAUTAUQUA TICKETS

The young ladies of the Ticket Com
mittee will call upon you during the
coming week with tickets for Chau-
tauqua, opening Thursday August
10th, closing Tuesday August oath.
Adult season tickets So. Juniors, 81.
If the guarantors and the public
will buy their tickets, when canvassed
by the ladies, or if not prepared to
buy them at the time, will tell the
ladies how many tickets they will re-
quire and about what time, they will
make the work of these young ladies,
who are giving their time to this SER
vice, also the work of your committee
much easier.
LEE BONNEVILLE, Chairman.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-08-07
BERLIN ENTERTAINS
CROWDS ON PEACH DAY
Many Notables Present At Meeting
Speeches, Luncheons, Campaign
ing, Order Of The Day

Berlin was the mecca for thousands
on Friday of last week, the occasion
being the joint meeting of the Mary
land State and Peninsula Horticultur-
al Societies at Harrison's nurseries.
The crowd was estimated to be from
two thousand to three thousand peo-
pie, and included men in all classes of
life. Some of those prominent were
Governor Albert C. Richie, Represen-
tative Willard E. Tydings, Hon. Thos.
H Robinson, Attorney General of
Maryland, State Comptroller William
S. Gordy; Hon. John Phillip Hill,
Representative from Maryland; Hon.
Marion A. Humphreys, Gubernatorial
candidate Of Maryland; Congressman
T. Alan Goldsborough, of First Dis
trict; Hon. Franklin Upshur, Con-
gressional candidate of Maryland;
Conservation Commissioner Swepson
Earle Of Maryland, were some of the
distinguished visitors presenting Ber-
lin Friday.
Senator Orlando Harrison, the per-
son responsible mainly for the affair,
delivered the address of welcome to
the visitors. His son, President G.
Hale Harrison, of the Berlin Chamber
Of Commerce, welcomed the visitors
the city on behalf of the town of
Berlin.
DR.. Liberty Hyde Bailey, dean of
American Horticulturists, spoke at
the afternoon session held at Harri-
sons nursesies. The main address
was delivered by Hon. Albert C.
Richie, Governor of Maryland.
Luncheon was served on the Harri-
son lawn at 1 o'clock.
The evening session of the "Peach
Day. festivities was held in the State
school building at Ocean City at 7.3O
o'clock.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-08-07
Real Estate Transfers
In City And County

Emma L. Flynn from James S.
Flynn real estate On the Northerly
side of Somerset street, in Ocean
City. Consideration, $3.50, etc.
The ComEnittee of the PresbYterian
Church in Snow Hill frozp o. Perry
Simmons and another, parcel of land
on the Southeasterly side of Market
street, in Snow Hill. Consideration,
$40, etc.
William T. Mason and Charles L.
Mason from John Cartwright, lot ad-
joining Pocomoke City, lying on the
Northwest side of the County road
leading from Pocomoke City to Cedar
Hall. Consideration, 500, etc.
Syvanus w. Matthews from Ruby
D. Matthews and husband, real estate
at the North corner of Fourth and
Maple streets, in Pocomoke City.
Consideration, 500, etc.
Isaac Becketts and Hattie Becketts,
his wife, from Harry S. Cherrix and
wife, farm containing 100 acres, more
or less, on the East side of the County
road leading from Kej Grange to
Goodwill, in the 9Th Election district.
Consideration, $40, etc.
Ernest A. James from Florence C.
Hoblitzell and husband and others,
real estate on Laurel street, in POGO
moke City. Consideration, $500.
Agness M. Rowell and Charles E.
Rowell from Franklin Gilbert and
wife, 2 parcels of real estate contain
ing about IA acres more or less ,on
and near the Stone road, leading from
Ironshire to Newark, in the 9th EIec-
ton district. Consideration, $40, etc.
VIM. D. Pitts from Charlotte H..
Pitts, real estate in Berlin. Consid-
Grafton, 81, etc.
Daisy B. Milford, from The Isle of
Wight Land Company, 8 lots in Wor-
cester county. Consideration, 500,
etc.
George A. Wright from R. Fulton
Powell and wife, a portion of the
Joseph S. West Farm, containing a.
bout 5 acres, more or less, in the I'd
district. Consideration, $40,
etc.
John L. Harrison from William G.
Kerbin, Trustee, real estate contain
ing three-eighths acre, more or less,
in the 3rd Election district. Consider
alton, SOL.
Verona E. Brown and J. Calvin Bod
ley from Calvin B. Taylor and John
W. Station, Trustees, and another, the
late John w. Bodley farm, containing
10 acres, more or less, on the south
erly side of the County road leading
from the old Brick Church to Taylor
'ille, in the Sd Election district. Con-
81, etc.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-08-07
UPshur Campaign Treas.
Visits Poconaoke Friends

Mr.. and Mrs. James G. Beck and
Miss Blanche Constable, all of Ches-
tertown, Nd, were guests this week
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. Clarke.
Mr. Beck was president of the for
mer Kent County Association. He is
much interested in horses and thor
oughly enjoyed the racing on We'd
nesday and Thursday.
Mr.. Beck, at present, is the treas
urer of Franklin Upshur's campaign
fund, and is a great admirer of the
Worcester. countian.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-08-07
DELAWARE ACCIDENT
RECALLS THE McCEE'S
Four People Killed Near Blackbird
Victims Of Same Train That
Ran Down McGees

An accident involving a railroad
train, an auto, and four lives, occur
red on Sunday last at grade cross
ing one mile south of Blackbird, on
the Delaware Division of the Penn
sylvania Railroad.
This so resembles the MCGEE TRACE
dy near Costen's station recently, that
it take on itself something Of local
interest.
Four people waited for a north
bound freight to pass. They then
started to cross the tracks, when a
south bound passenger train struck
them, sending all four into eternity.
They were residents of Centreville,
Delaware, and were on their way to
visit relatives in Blackbird-two 10.
year old girls, Marjorie Smith and
Anna Morris; Guerney Smith and ].
r. Hill.
The train that struck them was the
passenger express due at Pocomoke
City 2.26 P. M. This accident delay
ed its arrival here until about 4
o'clock. A certain fatality seems to
attend that particular train, it being
the same one that ran down the Nc
Gee boys.
This is anoher illustration of the
deadly character of the grade cross
ing, and also Of the failure of tourist
to 60 the limit of watchfulness.
The same principle was involved in
the accident occurring to VIM. G.
Landlord. He was on the lookout TO,
one car, but failed to look both ways
In these days Of universal use of au-
tos the pedestrian must have his eyes
open for the rapidly moving vehicle;
and the lighter car must watch the
heavy truck and the locomotive.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-08-07
FORD AND NASH CARS
COLLIDE ON CAUSEWAY

A Ford Sedan, driven by Harry
Powell, of Princess Anne, and Nash
Sedan, driven by DR.. Warren of Sal
isbury, were in collision on the cause
way across the Pocomoke river Thurs
day evening.
The Ford turned over, and the
Nash crashed through the fence and
landed upright in the swamp. Both
cars were put out of commission, and
will necessitate thorough overhauling.
This accident revealed the fact that
the posts settled in the road bed were
not broken, but We're forced out of
their setting, they being too close to
the incline of the bank. No one was
hurt.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-08-07
w. C. T. u. CONVENTION
AT OCEAN CITY AUG. ~

The Fourteenth annual convention
Of the Woman's Christian Temper
ance Unions of Worcester, Somerset
and Wicomico counties will be held in
the Presbyterian Church at Ocean
City on Thursday, August 18th
Morning and afternoon sessions,
Mrs. ]. Coston Goslee, president of
the Tri-County W.C.T.U. will preside.
An interesting program has been ar
ranged. The Mayor of Ocean City
will welcome the Convention. The
State president, Mrs. Mary r. Haslup
will be there.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-08-07
Politicians Among The Prominent
Numerous Spectators Present
Around Fair Grounds.
NUMEROUS EXHIBITS PRESENT

Inc FOcOmOke ralr opened Oh
Tuesday last with clear but hot
weather. The crowd on that day was
the usual Tuesday one, and came up
to the expectations Of the manage
ment. The efforts to please the peo-
pie are much in evidence. The exhib-
its are up to standard, the midway
amusements numerous and enjoyable,
the refreshment stands inviting, and
the stables full of fast steppers.
The two races on Tuesday were well
contested and made in fast time. The
last heat of the 2.25 class trot; how
ever called forth a reprimand from
the judges. The drivers loafed around
the track, and made the mile in 2.S7.
after three preceding heats had been
dine in not less than 2.19.
This last heat was between the win
ners of the others and was simply
jog. This sort of driving can not fail
to injure the sport, and should be dis
countenanced by the management
The second day of the Fair was
characterized by some splendid rae
ing, the special feature Of which was
the fast time made in the 2.15 class
trot. In the deciding heat Of this race
the last half was made in 1.O3% by
Shawnee, who had won the two pre-
ceeding heats, was beaten to the wire
by Seaworthy, and the watches re-
corded the time above mentioned. i
Politicians were active among the
crowd on Wednesday. Among those
noted were, Franklin Upshur, Esq.
candidate for the Lower House Of
Congress; E. H. White, who is out for
the office of the County Clerk; John
w. Mumford, an aspirant to succeed
himself as County Commissioner; and
also Charley Mason, who is in the.
same boat; Spence Smith who would
like to have the County Treasurership;
James B. Robbins, for County Com,
missioner; E. H. Taylor, out FOR the
County Clerkship; Mr.. Collins and
Lennie Parks, both looking longingly
at the office of Sheriff; r. I. Lednum,
candidate for House of Delegates,
Maryland Legislature; Chief Judge
Pattison, candidate to succeed him
self, and there may have been more
whom the Democrats reporter failed
to meet up with. !.
These were moving around among
the people, shaking hands, and talk
ing over the situation. Along the
line of politics, it may be said that
the candidates are being allowed
free rein, and the primary race appar-
emily will go to the fastest man, with
no pulling by any of the drivers. There
seems to be no lineup behind any
candidate, and it looks like case of
the chest man wins"
The usual large crowd was in at
tendance on Thursday, and at night
many put the number up as high as
5000 people.
Two nasty spills occurred in the
days racing caused by collisions but
neither horses nor men were injured,
and therefore nothing resulted to
cause any permanent unpleasantness.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-08-07
BETHANY M. P. CHURCH.

Rev. Pierce S. Ellis will preach at
the IL o'clock service tomorrow. The
pastor will preach at the evening SER
vice. A cordial invitation is extended
to all.