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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1926-06-12
Miss Virginia Merrill's
Prize Winning Essay
Continued from Page y

(OOHCluueO lTOLH rage ~
was finished, Gen. Gunby retired from
public life and sought rest in, the
peaceful surroundings of his Worces-
ter county home, where he spent the
remainder of his days as modestly as
any unasspming farmer. He lived
comfortably in a large, two-story, red
brick house, which he had built in
1896. Recently, this old home has
been destroyed, and nothing remains
Of it except the foundation and few
crumbling bricks.
The noble and unselfish spirit which
had, shone thru Gen. Gunby's military
career continued to shine through this
distinguished soldiers private life, and
won for him the love and esteem Of
everyone in the community. For sew
eral years he maintained at his own
expense the families of three officers
who were killed in the War. He was
also greatly interested in the promo
ton Of all local improvements, such
as construction of roads and mainten-
ance of places of worship. We have
no record showing that he himself
ever founded church, but his son,
DR.. John Gunby, erected the Gunby
Memorial Presbyterian Church ct
Stockton, eight miles from Snow Hill.
Gen. Gunby died at his home on
May 27, 1907. He lies buried in the
family burial ground, which is sur
rounded by rusty iron fence and
contains only simple tombstone on
which is engraved the names of all
the members of the family inferred in
the plot of ground. The Generals un-
marked grave is covered with tang
led growth of weeds and honey suckle,
while above, two old cedar trees,
faithful evergreen sentinels, keep
watch over the peaceful sleep Of Wor-
cester county's gallant hero of the
Revolution. Although he is shame
fully neglected, the memory of Gen.
John Gunby of the Maryland Line
still shines thru the dim ages of the
past with all the bf4lliance of his SUI
perb manhood, magnificent in it's cour-
age and spirit of self-sacrifce. His
name will ever hold a prominent place
on the list of those men who have
made the history of our Eastern
Shore-a. list headed by Verrazano
and Capt. John Smith. Now, it rests
with us to preserve the heritage which
they have left us.
In conclusion, I would like to quote
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1926-06-12

poem written about Gen. Gunby by
Worcester's poet, DR.. L. P. Bowen:
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1926-06-12
READ THE TRUTH ABOUT KILLING INSECT PESTS

VH1FIY pay big price for an insecticide
" or buy expensive spraying appar-
atus when 80 little as 25c buys generous
size of Bee Brand Insect Powder -suffi-
cient to rid your home Of insects, or to
prevent insects invading It for long time
to come. Bee Brand Insect Powder is
not only most effective insecticide, bat
M 10 also the least expensive.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1926-06-12

ern Shoreman of any class who be-
lieves in progress."e
In his description of the relation
ship between Del-Mar-Va Eastern
Shore Association and bodies similar
to the Eastern Shore of Virginia
Chamber of Commerce, he gave
trite illustration.
"While rolling down from Chester
town today" he said, and at loss for
subject upon which to talk to you,
Mrs. Ellsworth called my attention to
a farmer working his Irish potatoes.
AS the cultivator slipped through the
soil, in the rear followed busy hen
and her brood picking up the grubs
and other It'd bits. The Del-Mar-Va
Eastern Shore Association is the cul-
tivator while the local bodies are like
the hen."
Delaware's Lieutenant Gov, who
is considered one Of the most progress
sive men in his state, told with figures
how Delaware built her system of
highways. Road building there, he
told the Virginia members, did not
really start until 1912 and now the
little state boasts of 565 miles of con-
crete road. He is bond enthusiast
as well as Good Roads apostle.
He gave a terse slogan, "Good
Roads Pay. "They increase the income
of the community or state which pos
sesses them, he asserted, and he pro-
phesied a glowing future for the en-
tire Peninsula when all parts of it
may be connected with the Northern
markets and centers of population"
In closing, he dwelt upon the out
standing men Virginia has produced
and with the wonderful background in
history of the Shore and state he
visioned a glowing era right at hand.
Harvey J. Hill, acting vice-president
Of the Del-Mar-Va Eastern Shore As
sociation, spoke at the morning ses-
sion in his usual good vein. He also
brought number of samples Of the
advertising and publicity matter which
Del-Mar-Va is distributing throughout
the newspapers and magazines. He
made clear to the members of the Vir-
ginia body that the Del-Mar-Va was
not super clearing house for the To-
cal Chambers but merely an aid to
their more complete coordination.
The Board of Directors was in
creased from twenty to twenty-eight
members and the following were
elected to membership: c. M. Lank-
ford, w. w. Dixon, T. P. Bell, c. C.
Dunton, John D. Grant, Jr., Roy
Broughton, Mornay Davis and H. A.
Littletom
At the afternoon meeting, the chair
men announced the selection of the
following -chairmen: John E. Not
tigham, w. w. Dixon, D. w. Peters,
Warner Ames, George T. Tyson, S.
Wilkins Matthews, J.. Warren Top
ping, r. D. L. Fletcher, ]. w. Wilson,
DR.. Sturgis, I. E. Jones, Benjamin w.
Mears, Frank C. Parsons.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1926-06-12

a poem written about Gen. Gunby b,
Worcester's poet, DR.. L. P. Bowen:
OUR WORCESTER'S HERO.
/ stood in a country Graveyard,
With bowed and reverent head,
Near me somewhere a Hero
In lowly, unmarked bed;
And no one knows today the spot
Oh! So our Gunby so forgot?
Perhaps beneath my footsteps
The hand that seized the sword,
AS soon as Washington's summons
To men of might was heard,
Henceforth with dedicated heart
Old Eastern Shore to do her part.
Henceforth our bold John Gunby
No danger would decline,
Up in the war unshrinlking
With fine Old Maryland Line
Grand Revolution Days to see,
No Patriot more staunch than he.
In conflicts North and Southwark,
Mid angry cannons roar,
The Maryland Line and Gunby,
Tru son Of Eastern Shore,
Were ever in the battles brunt,
Their banners waving in the front.
I said in that old Graveyard,
Heart stirred and reverent,
"Why not, o Eastern Shoremen,
A worthy monument.
To honor those who nobly led
Our splendid, patriotic Dead?"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1926-06-12
Bee Brand Won't Explode

You can use Bee Brand Inse
anywhere, near an open FIRE
any sort. without danger. It
will not explode nor is it easily
inAammable. An insecticide
that is explosive, or highly in
flammable is q menace "A
fire rick.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1926-06-12
E.S Of Virginia. Chamber
OF Commerce Holds First
Membership Meeting
Addressed By President Tits
worth Of Washington
College And Others


Bringing greetings of goodwill and
cooperation from their respective
states, DR.. Paul E. Ellsworth, presi-
dent of Washington College and Hon.
J. Hall Anderson, lieutenant governor
Of Delaware, addressed and interested
a responsive throng at the First Mem
bership Conference of the Eastern
Shore Of Virginia Chamber Of Com
merce, held at Accomac, c. H., last
Friday.
The Conference, which opened at
1890 came to close at night fall,
and many steps Of utmost Importance
to the future Of the Chamber were
taken by the Directors and members.
The Board of Directors was increased
from twenty to twenty-eight in order
to give a more comprehensive repre-
sentation in the two counties, and
twenty -four committees were created,
covering every field of activity on the
Eastern Shore of Virginia Commit
tee chairmen, selected for their known
fitness to handle their particular as
signment, accepted with Willingness
and alacrity, the special tasks, rang
ing from better. system of local ru-
raj credits to a survey of the recrea-
tional opportunities in the two coun-
ties.
These chairlnen were given a free
hand in the selection Of the personnel
which they will control merely being
called upon to select a vice-chairman
from the opposite county and before
the close Of the morning session, the
latter selection had been made and
early in the afternoon chairmen an
nounced they would tackle their own
immediate tasks at once.
Due to impending action upon legis-
lation affecting the interests of the
Eastern Shore of Virginia, Congress-
man S. Otis Bland, who was to speak
in the afternoon, was unable to leave
Washington.
DR.. Ellsworth with his intimate
knowledge of the Shore and its people
paid a tribute to the stock which has
populated and held the Peninsula for
so long and the wonderful colonizers
from that same stock who have built
up so many other parts of the United
States.
With the new economic linking of
Virginia, Maryland and Delaware he
voiced his approval based upon the op-
portunities for self-development and
improvement.
ut gives us courage" he said, ITO
know that you here in Virginia are
with us in Maryland and Delaware
and to know that you are ready to CO.
operate with us.
"It is often stated that the farmer
is the most Independent of all men
but that is not so. There are so many
factors beyond his control, which
affect his profit and loss that he is far
from being independent. But, this
Del-Mar-Va Eastern Shore Associa-
tion has been organized to help con-
troll some of these factors, to help the
hard working, sincere farmer or East
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1926-06-12
what Of the Plants I?
How Much Apparatus

None is necessary. If you prefer to
use the little pufier gun, the COSTS only l0c.
Blow Bee Brand Insect Powder from piscs
Of paper. Il floats In the air and its finS par.
ticies kill Flies. Mosquitoes, and Moths.
Dust Il In cracks and crevices, or about the
furniture. 1t kills Reaches, Water Bugs. Flsas.
Lice and Bedbuga
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-04
HISTORICAL FILM
 SPLENDIDLY DONE
FLORENCE VIDOR AND EDMUND LOWE ACHIEVE TRIUMPH IN
 "BARBARA FRElTcHIE"

Picturing a story that never grows old-one that is immeasurably richer in romance, dramatic values and oth- CT desirable qualifications than the great majority of modern stories writ ten directly for the movies-"Barbara Freitchie' which opens tonight at the Liberty Theatre is entertainment not to be overlooked by the jaded picture goer. It strikes a different note in photoplay styles" so courageously that it undoubtedly is destined to be one of the most talked of productions of the season.
 One might expect to see in Barbara Freitchie' a great deal of the Civil War fought all over again with the spectacle of marching men and flash ing muskets leaving but slight footage for anything else. But such is not the case. Of necessity there are war shots. The real emphasis, however, is placed on the story of Barbara Freit- chic herself and her remarkable love for Capt Will Trumbull of the enemy forces, that meant more to her than North, South, family or even life it. self. And this inspiring romance, in
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it's transference to the screen, has lost not one littl ebit of it's tremendous appeal.
 Florence Vidor, as the lovable Bar barar Freitchie" of '62 is deserving of all the compliments that may be paid her. For no more sincere, life-like and convincing silversheet study has ever been enacted by this talented favorite.
 Likewise, Edmund Lowe creates a tremendously forceful impression in the role of the sweetheart soldier, Captain Will Trumbull."
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-04
Two Applications for
 City Jobs Received

But two applications for the posi- tions of fire chief and chief of po- lice of Seward have been received thus far at the city clerks office. It is stated all applications must be in the office by 5 o'clock tomorrow even- ing. They will be opened during the special meeting of the Town Council after o'clock
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Southbound Reservations
 On the Admiral Watson

The Admiral Watson, of the Pacific Steamship Company, departed for the south last evening at S:30 o'clock, taking out but few local passengers.
 Outbound passengers from Seward were:
 Latouche-Mrs. Gus Manthey.
 Cordova-O. s. Weaver.
 Juneau-Chas. Weeks, Nick Bloom, Fred Zorn, R. J. Bufford.
 Wrangell-Bert Parker.
 Seattle-Ira F. Wind.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-04

Applications for the position of Fire Chief and for the position of Chief of Police of the Town of Seward will be received until 500 o'clock D. m Fri day, February 5, 1926, at the office of the City Clerk and Magistrate. Sal ary to be at the rate of S15O.0O per month for each position.
 J. P. HANNON,
 If Municipal Clerk
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AT THE HOTELS

Van Gilder-Mr. and Mrs. Chas. s. Brown, John Meals, R. H. Hale, John J. Longacre, Anchorage.
 Seward-Merl c. Mynatt, Dan Lee.
 Sexton-Tom Tessier.
 Overland-F. E. LaRue, Anchor age; J. H. Crawford, Porcupine, H. H. Mitchell
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BANK PRESIDENT VISITOR

Chas. E. Brown, member of the Brown & Hawkins Corporation, and president of the Bank of Seward, accompanied by Mrs. Brown, were among the local arrivals last night from Anchorage. Mr. and Mrs. Brown are guests at the Hotel Van Glider.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-04

Owing to the illness of Uncle Ed" O'Brien, who is making his home at the residence of Mrs. Stotko, the lat ter's place of business is closed up for a few days so she may take care of him.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-04

Seward ladies are so infatuated over the opportunities afforded by the s. A. c. gym that they get up early in the morning and go thru their daily dozen. Dame Runner has observed that much supemluous flesh is one of the main reasons. Of course we shouldn't be giving this away.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-04

John A. Meals, publisher of the Alaska Pathfinder, arrived in Seward last evening from Anchorage, on a brief business trip. Mr. Meals is a guest at the Hotel Van Glider.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-04
Personal Paragraphs

L. F. Hebert, salesman, who arriv- ed in Seward from the Westward on the Admiral Watson, departed this morning for the Interior.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-04

MT. E. O'Brien, well known oldtim- CT, who has ben a Seward resident for the past few months, is quite ill, it is reported. He is stopping at the Stotko residence
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-04

Golf teams are to be organized in each of the five high schools of Dal- las, Texas, by the municipal golf commission of that city.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-04

F. E. LaRue, fuel man of Anchor age, was a Seward arrival last even- ing. Mr. LaRue is at the Overland hotel.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-04

The German Sports Union has su- pewision over all sports in that country. It's headquarters are located in Munich
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-04

John s. Dnton of Houghton has been named Michigan football man. ager for 1926.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-04

J. w. Gucker, Swift and Company Alaska representative, departed on this mornings train for Anchorage.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-04
FIRE MEETING HOUR POSTPONED

The regular monthly meeting of the Seward Volunteer Fire depart ment will meet tomorrow night fol- lowing the conclusion of the special meeting of the Town Council
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-04
NOTICE

Appointments can be made with Dr. Roberts at his office from 4 to on week days and all day Saturday. If
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BRIDGE CLUB MEETING

The Seward Bridge Club will meet with Miss Sylvia Sexton tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at 1:45 o'clock.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-04

Bill McCorry will manage the AL bay team of the Eastern league again next year.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-04

Fine leather writing companions at S2.50 and up-Alaska Shop. tiff.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-04

Photo Albums, s1 to s9-Alaska Shop. U
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-04

< Hand tinted pictures wrapped se- curely for mailing-Alaska Shop. tf.
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

WANTED TO BUY-Clean cotton rags; will pay five cents a pound. Gateway office.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-04

Large assortment Of fine box sta- tionary-Alaska Shop. If
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! Manicure sets, s3.30 to s15-Alas- ka Shop. If.
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Pyralin ivory by piece or set-Al- aska Shop. If.
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Good program at the Liberty.
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Send the Gateway to friends.
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FOR SALE-Power boat, 26 feet long,
 five h. D. engine, almost new, in- quire J. R. Malutin. If.
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Smokers sets and fine merschaum pipes with genuine amber stems $S and up-Alaska Shop. tf.
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TODAY'S WEATHER

Temperature, 32 above. Cloudy, Snow or rain.
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FOR SALE-Lang furnace for $25
 cash; see Fred Miller. If
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FOR RENT-Phonogra by the
 month. Schallerer's Alaska Shop. If
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Fine mems purses and key cases Alaska Shop. If
Seward daily gateway., 1926-10-30
NORMA IN THE LADY, FORMER STAGE HIT

"The Lady," in which Mary Nash scored such a big hit on the New York speaking stage, is Norma Tal- madge's latest screen vehicle, "The Lady," which opens tomorrow night at the Liberty Theatre.
 London and New York gave "The Lady," tremendous reception as an audible drama, and the screen ver- sion has been staged in Hollywood with extraordinary lavishness.
 An entire English theatre, London street scenes, the Monte Carlo casino the cafe quarter of Marseilles, as we'll as the life of the port of Havre in France, all were reproduced for the picture.
 "The Lady" is a First National at- traction produced by Joseph M. Sche- nck. It was directed by Frank Bor- gage.
 The special cast appearing in sup nort of Norma includes Wallace Mac Donald, her leading man; Ali Gould ing. Brandon Hurst, Emily Fitzroy, George Hackathorne, Walter Long, Marc MacDermott, Doris Lloyd, John Fox, IT,, Paulette Duval, Edwin Hub bell, Loro Bara, John Herdman, Mar garet Seddon, Miles Mccarthy and
 Charles O'Malley.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-10-30
T0TEM l POLEs BEING !
 RESTORED BY CANADA
CANADIANA ARCHEOLOCIST HAS COMPLETED TWO YEARS
 WORK

SEATTLE, Oct. 30. P)-Dr. Harlan I. Smith, noted archeologfst, and head of the section of archaeology at the Canadian National museum, is leaving the Skeena valley for his headquar- ters in Ottawa. His work during the last two summers has been connect ed with the restoration of the Indian totem poles in that northern part of British Columbia, and commenced fol- lowing the resolution of the Canadian authorities to take action to preserve the remaining totem poles in Canada.
 Dr. Smith has been assisted in the capacity of engineering advisor, by T. B. Campbell of Winnipeg, and their particular field has lain at Kitwanga, Gitiksham village, where some IS poles are within full view of passing trains. These poles, of which there are over hundred in this area, are of recognized economic value as being a great attraction to tourists.
 The Canadian National railway is probably the only line in the world on which such interesting survivals of Indian are can be seen from the win dows of the trains. But at Kitwanga many of them had fallen to the ground and almost all. being of great age, were in the incipient stages of de- cay. Their treatment and restora- tion, thru a difficult process, has proved successful in that IS of the to- tems there, given new start in con crete bases, now stand vertically in all their pristine magniflcence. Paint is being applied, in the natural old ttime way, a process of which white men are singularly ignorant, by local natives. - :.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-10-30

Owen K. McManus, who was in Seward for some weeks during the past summer, is now installed in the auto service business in Fairbanks. While here MT. McManus sold special advertising.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-10-30

Dunhill Pipes, $10 each-Schaller- er's Alaska Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-10-30

Eaton, Crane and Pike Highland Linen Stationary-Schallerer's Alas ka Shop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-27

The willing Workers met July 10
with local leader, Gladys Hethering-
ton. Usual business taken up Marion
Damren and Charlotte Flye chosen
demonstrating team. Next meeting
will be August 2 with the local leader
and wit hthe following program:
Reading by Reba Strickland. "Why
Canned Products Spoil"; question,
THE Berry Family: How Many DO
You Know" by leader and answered
by members.
The Woman's Branch of Farm Bu-
reau met In the Campbell cottage July
90 and the caneing of chairs was DEM
onstrated to- an interested company.
The next meeting will be August 81
at the same place and the subject of
Home Plants" will be taken up and
in charge of Mrs. Alice Taylor. Mrs.
Hetherington has the Bureau cook
books, The dinner committee will be
Mrs. Martha Downs, Mrs. Dora Glea-
son, Mrs. Elmina Handley.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. V. Hetherington
with Mr.. and Mrs. William Miner and
visiting relatives made trip to Bel
fast and Northport on Sunday
John Strout of Poland Springs is
visiting his mother at II. v. Hether-
iugton's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-27

the AL Heselton house on Water
street into the apartment vacated by
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Quincy, who
have moved to Watervile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett G.. Lowe and
daughter, Marietta. were in the east
ern part of the county Sunday. In
Hartland they called on DIR. and Mrs.
Charles Kidder and on their return
called on Mrs. Della Pratt and Mr..
and Mrs. Howard X. Brown In Clin-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Crowell, Mrs.
Linden c. Lancaster, Miss Mildred
Lancaster and James Barrette enjoy
ed a motor trip Sunday to RangeIey
Lakes and Haines' Landing, going by
way of North Arson and New Port
land and returning by Phillips and
Pennington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester II. Packard
and son, Blinn, have returned from
a motor trip to Brewer. where they
were guests of Mrs. Packard's cou-
sins, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Leighton.
Deputy Sheriff True Ellis was in
South Scion on official business Mon
day.
Mrs. Frances Lamb. who has pass
ed some weeks at the home Of her
niece and husband. Mr.. and Mrs. l..
II. Packard, has returned to her
home in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-27
SK0WHEGAN LOCAL NEWS
Somerset County Headquarters pSosH m

DR. and Mrs. Arthur E. Rodden and
their guest, the doctors brother, DR..
Herbert II. Rodden of Madison, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon w. Smiley enjoyed
an auto trip to Kingtield Sunday and
dinner at the Herbert
Mrs. Carrie Page and daughter, Miss
Helen Page of Lincoln are guests at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John H.
Ames, Mount Pleasant avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. ]. Haines are pass
ing some time with Mrs. Haines'
father Charles Holbrook. in Nor
ridgewock while Mrs. Holbrook, who
recently suffered fractured hip. is
receiving treatment at the Kennebec
Valley hospital
Mrs. Lila Wilson and children, Ed
ma and Earl of Fairfield. came Satur-
day to visit Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Swa-
zey of Turner avenue.
Mrs. Samuel Leech and daughter.
Miss Mary II. Leech, of Whitingsville,
Mass. arrived in town Saturday and
went to Canaan to be guests of Mrs.
Sarah Brewer.