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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-11-22
JAS. F. BRITTINChAM
WRITES TO DEMOCRAT

Friends and acquaintance of Mr.
James F. Birmingham, a former resi-
dent of this city but now living in
Brooklyn, N. Y, will be glad to know
that he still remembers his old home
is enjoying fine health, and says he
feels "like a four-year old"
While in Pocomoke, Mr.. Brittingam
was connected with the N. Y. P and
N. r. R., and now occupies position
with the D. L. and w. R. R., where
he has been for the past thirty-eight
years. His services with that cor
poration seems to be highly apprecia-
ted, since they insist upon keeping
him in harness even tho he has reach
ed the retiring age.
He states, in q letter to the Demo-
crat, that he had birthday last July,
and he was rendered complimentary
dinner by twenty-one of the clerks
in his department. He did not enlarge
upon the number of milestones he had
passed, but those who still bear his
memory fresh in mind, know that he
is at least old enough to vote. All
are hoping he may continue in fine
fettle, may live to see many more
summers come and go, and that he
will always be as loyal to Pocomoke
as he seems to be now.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-11-22
MARION STATION
FATHER ALLOWED
SONS CUSTODY
New York Courts Decide MIR.
HI. A. Tull's Right To Four
Year Old Boy

A case of some interest to both
Somerset and Worcester county peo-
pie, as those concerned in it are well
known in both counties, has been set
tied by the New York courts.
The litigation concerned the custody
of the four-year old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. A. Tull, Of Marion Station,
between whom a separation had oc-
Cured. By decision handed down
by the Appellate Division of the New
York courts last week the father was
given charge of the boy. Previously
a lower court had awarded the child
to the mother. The marriage of Mr..
and Mrs. Tull took place five years
ago.
The father had been placed between
two fires and was in danger of being
hailed before both the New York and
Maryland courts for contempt pro-
ceedings. He had been ordered by the
New York judge to produce the boy
to that city until matters could be
settled. The Maryland courts, thru
of the boys aunt, had OBJ
tanned an injunction to prevent
the child from being carried
out of thi state. This was done with
out Mr.. Tull's knowledge, so the New
York courts condoned the failure to
produce and ruled in favor of the:
father.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-11-22
BANQUET GIVEN
TO PRESIDENT OF
WOMEN'S CLUB
Mrs. Frank Nj. HOadley Is Re.
called At The Whyte House
By Local Club

A delightful banquet was rendered
Mrs. Frank M. Hoadley, president OF
the State Federation of Women's
Clubs of Md, by the Woman's Club
of Poeomoke Citys at the Whyte
House on Wednesday evening Novem-
Der 18th. Mrs. Hoadley's associates
who accompanied her on her trip were
also present.
Mrs. Grady Powell and Mrs. John
K. Lang had charge of the arrange
ments for the banquet, and Mrs. Pow
ell and Mrs. Anna G. Mcclure hac
charge of the music, which added
greatly to the pleasure of the evening
One number was particularly appeal.
ing to the tune of Maryland, My Mary
land, with words by Mrs. Grady Pow.
ell. Mrs. Hoadley made an after din
ner speech on "Reminiscences of My
Life In and About Washington, be.
ginning with the term of the late
Grover Cleveland and coming through
each administration to the present
day.
One could feel as Mrs. Hoadley
spoke that here was person of rare
sentiment for things pertaining tt
national and state affairs, with a fine
sense of seeing the best in each Of
the men and their wives, whose honor
it had been to reside at the White
House. On her tip-toes in matters
concerning Club Women,- Hoad-
ley seems to be the right woman in
the right place.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-11-22
POCOMOKE LIONS CLUB
AT PUBLIC LANDING

The Lions Club of Pocomoke staged
another successful Ladies Night"
Tuesday of this week, the members
honoring the ladies with a dinner at
the Mansion House, Public Landing,
followed by a dance in which twenty
or more couples participated.
A delightful repast was served at
z o'clock; Mr.. Eugene P. Matthews,
president of the club, presiding at the
meeting. No particular form of en-
tertainment was prepared, everybody
joining in tie fun and enjoying to
the full the dance that followed.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-11-22
MEMBERSHIP in
MD. FARM BODY
HAS INCREASED
One Thousand New Members
Reported For The Year By
c. E. Wise, Jr., Sec'y

Membership in the Maryland Farm
Bureau Federation has increased dur
ing 1885 according to c. E. Wise, Jr.,
Secretary. He reports 1000 new men,
bers for the year in the state organi-
zation and a substantial increase in
every county unit. In commenting on
this, Mr.. Wise pointed to the increas-
ed farm income that resulted from a
constructive program for agriculture.
This program has improved conditions
and insures future progress and stabi-
lization for the Nations agriculture.
Farmers realize the need for this
program and they consider the Agri-
cultural Adjustment Act as Magma
Charta' for agriculture. 1.-THE Farm
Bureau" Mr.. Wise continued, chad
urged such a policy for fifteen years
so when the opportunity came it was
prepared to help plan and to support
the program. We realize that the
AAA is not perfect and that it must
be altered as the experience Of opera
ton points the way. It is also felt
that farmers must not depend on leg
islation entirely but must help them
Selves,
Farmer income has been increased
over $2,OOO,0O0,O0O by a balanced pro-
gram greatly assisted by the drought.
"In conclusion" Mr.. Wise said, 1--WE
feel that this situation offers farmers
a chance to adjust their own farm
operations to meet new economic con-
ditions and then improve marketing
facilities for their products through
cooperation"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-11-22
TWO FATALITIES ON
SHORE ON WEDNESDAY

Two fatalities on the Shore on We'd
nesday again illustrate the dangerous
nature of modern methods of trans
portation, partly created by the inven-
ton of the gasoline engine.
A Crisfield man, Cooper Sterling
was killed by being struck by truck
motor driven. Further up the Shore,
on the Oxford branch of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad, man was killed and
his wife dangerously wounded, when
their automobile was struck at grade
crossing.
Sterling was carried to the Nc
Cready hospital, and he died soon af-
forwards. In the other accident, the
wife was carried to Dover and her
case pronounced so serious that her
life is despaired of. The husband
was dead after being struck and
being thrown from the automobile.
Thus, another grade crossing hor-
ror, should give the state and the ma
ton food for thought, and the move
ment to eliminate the danger by ele-
waited passages should not be allowed
to drag. Pocomoke has several which
are a menace to traffic and their re-
moval would be heartily welcomed by
all who are compelled to use them.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-11-22
GENE RAYMOND
SCENARIO STAR
in POCOMOKE (?)
Hears Himself Discussed And
Writes DisapprOval To
Group Of Ladies
RAYMOND REPORTED HERE
ON SHOOTING HOLIDAY

An incident occurred on Thurday
evening of last week, in the dining
room of the Parker House, which, if
it contains all the elements of truth
and reality constitutes coincidence
of rare occurrence. It is told for
what it's worth.
A small group of ladies were seated
at table enjoying the evening meal.
Two male guests entered the room,
taking seats not very distant from
the ladies.
The conversation of the ladies turned
upon the subject of movie stars. One
Of the fair sex expressed a very sin
cere liking for Gene Raymond. An
other disagreed. She declared that
Raymond was a weak sister. She in
timated that he was effeminate. She
preferred strong men, and mentioned
Clark Gable as her model. Her criti-
cism was rather scathing, and cal
culated to hurt if it should ever reach
the ears of the star in question.
The two men mentioned above, fin
ished their meal and retired to the
lobby. Presently, note was handed
by waiter to one of the ladies, con-
tanning the following:
The food was excellent, but the
condemnation was unjustified. l
salute the great American pub
lie.
Gene Raymond
Hollywood,
California
A rush was made Immediately to,
the hotel register to ascertain wheth-
err any such name was inscribed
thereon. But no such cognomen ap-
peared. The men had simply paid for
the meal and departed. The question
arises: "Was it a joke, or was Gene
Raymond really in the room to hear
himself held up to view"
The ladies had some knowledge thru
printed reports, of the personal ap-
pearance of Raymond. Descriptions
point him out as a blond, tall and
handsome; excellent teeth and fetch
ing mile. A man of that type would,
naturally, attract attention. This
man did as he had all the above ply
steal characteristics in a very notice
able degree. According to the ladies,
he certainly resembled the actor. The
handwriting in the note revealed no
attempt at disguise. It was bold,
distinctive, and contained elements of
strong personality. This note, the
lady says, she will retain until she
can get an autograph of the screen
star.
Again, report has it that Raymond
had been on fishing and cunning
trip down on the Eastern Virginia
waters, and was on his way north, and
stopped to partake of one of the Park
err Houses famous meals. This can
not, however, be verified.
1t maybe that some one was in
clined to perpetrate practical joke
in order to teach lesson as to care
fulness of speech-who knows? But
if Gene Raymond was really in POGO
moke and, while partaking of a meal
at the local hotel, should hear his
name mentioned both favorably and
unfavorably, then it furnishes a CO.
incidence hard to equal in rarity.
Raymond has appeared in such
screen productions as: "Behold My
Wife," "Sadie McKee," Coming Out
Party" blouse on Sind Street."
"Flying Down To Rio," "I'm Suzanne"
and others.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-11-22

Mr.. and Mrs. William P. FISHERMAN
moved this week to Princess Anne,
where Mr.. FISHERMAN will assume
charge of the Filling Station located
on Main street, extended, entering
the city from tie Westover-Princess
Anne highway.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-11-22
~
from the
Democrats Pen

Well, Sir. l was sitting IN my Oh
flee, one day last week, when dap
per little salesman blew in the front
door, flopped himself down in a chair
in front of my desk, tipped open a
brief case, grabbed lot OF advertising
literature, talking all the while like
the wind of Sunday last, and finally
came out with:
give come in to sell you some print
ing presses"
eve have some, thank you'll" I
meekly replied.
M-m-m, seems to me I've heard that
reply before when I attempted some
super-salesmanship."
eyes," I said, 1--WE have some ma
chimes out there in our composing
room; they are not exactly the new
1886 models, but they all seem to
be hitting on both cylinders, and we
are not thinking just yet of tradin' 'em
in for any of the new streamlines,
cupboard riggers, knee-action, free
wheeling, or any other new contrap-
ton. You see, the depression has
made a deep dent in our wallet"
"Well, I reckon you are not the only
pebble on the beach when dents in
wallets are the subject of discourse.
However, you wouldn't mind my TAX
ing look at some of your antiques,
would your"
"Not at ALL" said; and out he put
into the back room.
l wouldn't like to tell you what he
said about my set-up, but after he
was through with his spiel, you might
have thought the boys out there were
in danger of their lives operating the
blasted things as they might fly to
pieces any minute and fill the fell
lows full of iron splinters, or some
thing like that. Finally, tho, he said:
"You know, I've always had an am
bition to own a country newspaper,
and if I ever got hold of one, do you
know how I'd start firing?"
NO." I aid, give no idea"
'Well, I'd begin by damning every
thing and everybody in sight"
"Well, I'll be d--w
That's what I felt like saying, gen.
tie reader, but my early training and
my subsequent habits put a bride on
my tongue, and 1 caught myself right
on the brink of some very natural
profanity. But, do you know, there's
something in that psychology, and I
was wondering whether it was too
late for me to take plunge into that
sort of journalism, or leave it to some
others I could mention, who seem to
have been thoroughly educated in that
school.
Some of these days, tho, may bust
loose and adopt the press salesman's
idea of securing readers and subscrib-
ers.
I think I'll lambaste county and
city governments and governors. I'll
criticize the church, the school, the
home, and all that therein is. I'll
cauterize every representative in the
General Assembly and charge them
with having enough wood in their
heads to finish the Governors man
sion. I'll single out some prominent
citizen and call him all sorts of mo-
rons, idiots and thieves. I'll cuss the
banks and bankers, till they'll have to
have another holiday. I'll rave and
rant and rage until the people'll think
I'm crazy or on the war-path; and
they'll fall al lover themselves to read
the paper, to see who's going to get
killed, and whether the killer will get
lynched or not. Sensation! that's the
stuff; so look out for squalls.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-11-22

Mrs. James Bounds, son and daugh-
ter of Laurel, Del, have been guests
of Mrs. C.. E. Robertson.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1935-11-14
The Story of Four Brothers

Once four brothers lived in a town about the size
Of Plentywood. One was a grocer, one a merchant, one
a hardware dealer and the other a farmer.
Talking matters over they said: Let us stick to-
gether always, buying from each other at every OPP
portunity. and never spending our money with other
people unless we cannot avoid doing So"
As the years went by the four brothers stuck to
resolution. The result was that when one of the bro
theirs made a bit of money all Of them felt lit pass
through their hands. In time, it went around and
around the circle. Eventually, the four brothers got
rich, and because they stuck to their resolve, they re-
manned rich.
Luckily. the four brothers children and wives did
not get the idea that they had to shop out of their
home town to get anything. They never got the idea
that something away from home was always better
than what they had at hand. They, too, cheerfully &C
cepted the principle of sticking together.
Plentywood has a number of business men, who
are brothers as far as their business goes. If they will
remember the story of the four brothers, and teach it
to their children and their wives the money that comes
into Plentywood will stay here to make all of US pros
porous. We will have a chance to pass it around and
make it work for Plentywood.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1935-11-14
You Don't Have To Know Anything

1t doesn't take brains to push the throttle of your
car to the f%loorboard.
1t doesn't take cleverness to weave In and out of
traffic at sixty miles an hour to the CONSERVATION Of
the slower moving highway users.
1t doesn't take any intellectual capacity to hang
onto the steering wheel, give her the gun, and see If
you can make the speedometer touch n~inetyodd.
In other words, you don't have to know anything
to drive fast.
Drivers who regard streets and highways as the
Indianapolis bowl, might be divided into two classes:
First. those who are weary of living and don't mind
if they take innocent parties along with them into eter-
nifty. Second. those who are so stupid as TO not realize
that several thousand pounds Of metal moving at ter
rifle speeds is as lethal a weapon as a machinegun-
both for the occupant and for anyone else who happens
to be in the locality.
Speed-and speed alone-is responsible for the
great majority Of automobile accidents. All other
causes pale into insignificance beside it. AS even the
most mentally deficient driver should realize, an acct
dent occurring at sixty miles per hour Is almost invari-
ably more serious than one occurring at 20.
The roads of America are strewn with corpses be-
cause n relatively small number of drivers are doing
their best to emulate Malcolm Campbell.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1935-11-14
Practice New England Thrift

For some years every resource of the government
has been used to raise the price of farm products for
the producer.
No one ~begrudges the farmer a good living. But
the consumer should not be forgotten during the pro-
cess. 1t must be remembered that If an undue part Of
the family income is taken for food alone, the purchas-
ing of all other commodities is reduced, with resulting
unemployment.
There is one outstanding way to hold down food
prices to consumers, namely, by continually distribu-
ton costs.
The railroads do not raise freight rates when the
prices of food products rise, whereas wholesale hand
ling charges between producers and consumers are Of
ten figured on a percentage Of cost basis. This causes
a steady pyramiding of final cost to consumers.
A ten percent saving in overhead costs on the retail
price of $1,OO00O0,0O0 of food purchased, would mean
$100O00,00 0 saved in the family pocketbook which
could be spent for other necessities or luxuries-mon-
ey which would not otherwise be expended for radios,
automobiles, travelling, better homes, etc, etc.
Thrift creates wealth. Now is the time for the ma
ton to practice thrift on the family bread basket and
demand and encourage merchandising methods that
cut waste between producer and consumer.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1935-11-14
The Red Cross Is Yours

The annual roll call of the American Red Cross is
on and continues until Thanksgiving Day.
This great organization needs no introduction to
the people of Sheridan county and certainly no praise
from us will add to its prestige. Its record in times OF
war and peace is we'll known TO all of us. The Red
Gross deserves the support of the American people and
hundreds of US in Sheridan county should respond
promptly to its appeal by enrolling ourselves as mem
beers.
The peacetime function of the Red Cross. as an
agent of mercy to those caught in unexpected disast-
ers. may not seem important sometimes to us as we
sit in the quiet of our homes. However, when the de
moniacal forces of nature are loosened against us, to
leave a populace stunned and amazed at its fury and
destructiveness. the symbol of the Red Cross and the
aid that it extends becomes of transcendent import
ance.
The few dollars that we contribute to the Red
Cross is cheap participation in the glorious realization
of mercy and relief. Surely there are few OF us In
Sheridan county who can afford not to give at least
one dollar to be included in the army Of those willing
to help the afflicted and unfortunate.
Few readers of this article will disagree with the
sentiments expressed. Many of them, however Will
put off the actual signing of the roll card and the Civ
ing OF the vital contribution. We urge you as an indi-
vidual to respond to your better impulse and make
your contribution Immediately.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1935-11-14
IHOMEWARD BOUND

Swan was sitting in the drawing
room of the Bella Donna, staring
out into the fog which had again
swept over the Golden Gate, when
Chamalis burst into the room with
a group of followers.
"The guns are in the closet"
Chamalis called out. Pass them
around"
He stamped nervously up and down
the room.
Law and order, - Well, here's
my orders, and don't get them
wrong: Round up the boys and find
out where those Yigilantes are meet
ing. I'm going to set fire to San
Francisco! I'm going to burn down
every building with a Vigi'ante in
it! Wait a minute! Y7~l need
plenty of money. Bal. now much
have we got downstairs"
1--WE got nothing" said Bill gloom
lily.
"What do yon mean?"
"You tell him. Swan Bill said.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1935-11-14
DO o
News Items Taken from Files of
The Plentywood Herald of
go YEARS q

Charles Helm is a new member of the local police
force, and it is to be expected that he will not be very
popular with the |. w. WIS.
A new room has been added to the Pentywood
school to accommodate the many children who are at
tending this winter.
S. J. Redden is building a house and barn on the
place recently purchased from Olaf Stenmark. 1t is q
splendid claim.
Last Sunday, B. M. Trawicky and Miss Laura Koo-
man slipped off to Culbertson and we're quietly mar
ried at the Catholic parsonage.
Mrs. r. f. Gustafson went to Bainville last Friday in
response to a message that a newcomer had arrived
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. w. Lundquist.
Bob McHugh, the popular hotel proprietor OF Cul-
bertson was in town the forepart Of the week. He had
dinner at the Goodman home one day, and he says he
will never eat his OWL grub anymore.
The Dooley Sun published an article stating that
oil had been discovered on the Guss Hoff farm. 1t also
stated that what they termed the "~seepage" came by
underground passages from the city of Plentywood.
A double wedding took place at the Lutheran par
sonage Saturday and the following were joined in mar
rage: Anna Klakken to Nels Ekstedt and Mabel Olson
to Adolph Torgrimson- Both couples will make their
home at Dooley.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1935-11-14

We l0s-,' san sad sno.l.y.
Nv nac table!
"Mlne.
"hoW much 2"
"A little over $4,000"
who ran the wheel!'
81 did"
Chamalis turned to his gang.
Go on, boys. You got your or
ders. I'll be along"
He closed the door upon them and
wheeled around to face Swan.
''NiEo was it, Swami
Swan told him.
"Oh, that's him, Ell" Chamalis
growled. Listen. I'm going to bring
your little friend back to see you
again. I'm going out for you to lis
ten again to his pretty poetry. Lock
her in, Bill, and keep her waiting I'M
til | come back with her sweetheart
The key turned in the lock. Swan
walked oyer to the window, and then
wheeled around with sudden Fremont
ton. There was Jim-standing at
the other end of the room, regarding
her intently.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1935-11-14
The Escape

Swan regarded him in silence. Then
she laughed, coldly, nervously.
"Mr. Chamalis is looking for you,
sir"
II heard" Jim said quietly.
Swan stared.
Il don't think this is quite the
place for you to hide ill.,"
I'm not hiding" Jim said softly.
Swan became angry.
"You fool, get out of here! Don't
you understand? Chamalis is looking
for you to kill you'll"
"Whv should he want to do that?"
Jim asked slowly.
Because he's mad. Because he
labors under the delusion that I'm in
love with you."
"Are you?" asked Jim simply.
Swan began to laugh Historically,
nable to control herself.
"You must be mad, too," she said.
81 love you" Jim said.
The hard expression left Swans
face as if by magic. Her laughter
ceased. An expression of pain took
its place. When she spoke again il
was in a new voice, low and miser-
able.
why did you come back TO make
me cry? | have never cried since |
came here. Go AWAY and thank you.
Thank you for being what | thought
you were-nice, so nice
You're coming back with me-" Jim
said. He caught her in his arms.
Swan wept and struggled to release
herself.
"Tm no good. do you hear? | did
cheat you. / did lie to you. Don't
make me say it again. Too much has
happened to me-" :,
"Nothing has happened" Jim said
softly. "This place has never exist
ed. You'll see. When you love, it's
IKE the fog that comes down. and
shuts out everything but yourself and
what you feel"
"Are you sure?" Swan asked in
c~redulously. "Do you really believe
. Don't fool me. Are you sure?'
She looked deeply into his eyes.
and cried out exultantly at what she
saw there.