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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-02-17
AN ESTIMABLE'
CITIZEN DIED
LAST SATURDAY
Ira Frank Holland, Aged SO,
Passes Away At The Home
Of His Son

Ira Frank Holland passed away
quietly at ten thirty o'clock last Sat
urday night, at the home of his son,
Alonza Holland, on Laurel Street, af-
ter an illness of six months. Death
was due to infirmities of his advanced
age. He was nearing his eighty ninth
birthday.
Born in Stockton section, he was the
son of the late John William Holland
and Polly Roley. He spent fifty years
of his life throughout this neighbor-
hood. A kindly old gentleman, he
spoke ill of no one and always greeted
his wide circle of friends with smile.
He never complained of his lot in life
and just before passing to the Great
Beyond he gently placed his cane on
one arm, drew his shawl over him and
died, as he had lived-peacefully.
He had been a member of Pitts
Creek Baptist Church for the past
forty years. Funeral services were
held from the First Baptist Church
in Pocomoke at three o'clock Monday
afternoon conducted by Rev. John A..
Ditto, pastor, assisted by Rev. J. R.
Bicking. He was laid to rest in the
Methodist Protestant Cemetery in Po-
comoke adjoining the grave of his
wife who preceded him in death ten
years ago.
Surviving him are four children:
Mrs. Addie Benson, Alonza E. Hol-
land, John w. Holland, Marion S.
Holland, all of Pocomoke and vicinity.
Also twelve grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren.
Active pallbearers were: Harry
Coulbourne, ST., John Duncan, Milton
Howard, Grady Powell, Joe Stevenson
and Willard Stevenson.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-02-17
CITY MERCHANTS
ARE PREPARING
FOR DOLLAR DAY
Biggest Value Celebration Of
The Year Is Coming Here
Next Week
DATES WILL BE FEB.
25TH, 9TH, AND 2STH

The Biggest Value celebration OF
the year is coming next week when
Pocomoke City merchants stage their
annual "Dollar Days.. Due to the
tremendous stock of merchandise Of
fered, the event will extend over a
period of three days, Saturday, Mon
day, Tuesday, February rs, 81 and
18th.
The people of the peninsula, men,
women, and children are invited to
visit Pocomoke City on these three
days. You won't ever get such a
marvellous buying opportunity again
because it is almost certain that the
low prices will never again be dupli-
Gated.
Merchants have been planning this
event for weeks and have truly "a
festival of bargains" to offer. You'll
agree it's the biggest value demon
stration you've ever attended so be
sure to visit Pocomoke and take adj
vantage of the innumerable offerings
at the dollar Day" stores.
Practically every kind of merchan-
disc will be offered by merchants
sponsoring the event, and you can
save many dollars as merchandise will
be marked at cost and in many in
stances far below cost.
Pocomoke City merchants invite
you to visit them and Pocomoke City
will make it worth your
while if you accept their invitation.
Remember the dates, February Is, 81
and 18th and buy from stores display
ing the green dollar day remnants.
These are official dollar day stores.
Merchants cooperating in this event
are: Coffman-Fisher Co., Galatians
Ladies Shoppe, Montgomery Ward,
Miller's, I. H. Merrill Co., Newber-
RVS, J. C. Penney Co., Reads Drug
Store, Scher's and Woolworth SC and
1Oc.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-02-17
PARTY HELD FOR
FOR BENEFIT OF
THE LIBRARY
Will Be Held On The Governor
Emerson C. Harrington
Next Monday Night

A Community Parry will be held on
the Governor Emerson G. Harrington
Ferry Boat Monday night, February
20, beginning at 8 P. M. Games of
all kinds will be played including
Chinese checkers, bridge, rock, five
hundred and other games. The affair
is being sponsored by the Pocomoke
Public Libary and the proceeds will be
used to buy new books.
The public is invited to participate
in this party. Anyone wishing to
play may contact Mrs. L. Griffin Cal
lahan or Mrs. E. Farrell Bowen and ar
rangements will be made to entertain
any size party, ranging from one per-
son to several tables. Group tables
will be arranged for those wishing to
play together or progress and the af-
fair is open to both men and women.
Those wishing to arrange one table
or more will be asked to furnish cover
and cards. The price will be soc per
person which will include refresh
ments. A number of handsome draw
prizes have been presented by var
ious merchants of the city and every
body can look forward to an enjoy
able evening.
Make your reservations now so ar
rangements can be made to enter
tain you or your party.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-02-17
SHOOTING ARRAY ON
SUNDAY EVENING LAST

An exceedingly short blast on the
fire alarm siren on Sunday evening
last, notified the city police of a shoot
ing affair which occurred on Bank
Street, in the negro locality.
Investigation proved that Milton
Williams, 16, was shot by Sol Drum
mond, 4S, both negroes, and, so far as
can be learned it seems to be a case
where Drummond possessed gun, al
so an overdose of liquor, and a desire
to test the shooting qualities Of the
firearm.
Williams, who lives in Somerset
county, was struck in the side with
the bullet, and is now in a serious
condition, paralysis resulting from
the wound. Drummond was arrested,
and, afterwards, the gun was discov-
cred in stove, nearly covered with
ashes. Drummond is now in the
county Jail, awaiting the outcome OF
the boys wound. There. was no reas-
on given by him for the shooting, ex-
cept that Williams and some other
boys were crowding him. He claims,
also, he did not know the pistol was
loaded.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-02-17
APPOINTMENT OF A
new FIREMEN'S OFFICIAL

Following a conference with the
Fire Service Extension Committee OF
the Maryland State Firemen's Asso-
citation, President H. c. Byrd, Of the
University of Maryland announced the
appointment, effective this month, OF
Chief James w. Just as Director OF
the Fire Service Extension Depart
ment of the University of Maryland,
to succeed the late Robert B. Criswell.
Chief Just has for the past twenty
five years been actively engaged in
the field of fire prevention and fire
department training. Since 1926, he
has been fire department instructor
in the Michigan Inspection Bureau,
the Illinois Inspection Bureau, and
the Western Fire Acturial Bureau,
having participated as an instructor
in state and regional fire schools in
twenty states. Prior to his activities
as fire school instructor, he served
present he is the Director of the Fire
many years as the Chief of the Mon
roe, Michigan Fire Department. At
Service Division of the Wisconsin
School for Vocational Education.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-02-17
WILLIAM 5. CARSLEY
DIED in BALTIMORE

News reached here last week too
late for publication of the death in
Baltimore, of Mr.. William s. Carsley,
who died at his home in that city, Jan
uary thirty-first, at the age of II
years.
Funeral services were held from his
late home and the body brought to
Pocomoke Friday, February third and
inferred in the Baptist cemetery.
Mr.. Carsley was a resident of this
city more than twenty years ago when
his sister, then Miss Rose Carsley,
conducted millinery establishment
here. Leaving here he removed to
Baltimore where he resided at the
time Of his death.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-02-17
WOMEN'S CLUB
OF THIS COUNTY
HOLDS MEETING
Democratic Organization Met In
Community Hall In The
County Seat, 10th
ONE GOOD MULE is
PRESENTED TO CLUB

On Friday evening at eight O'Clock
February 10th, 1889, the Women's
Democratic Club of Worcester Coun-
ty held a meeting in the Community
Hall in Snow Hill, which proved to be
one of the clubs most enthusiastic
gatherings. Each and every member
present seemed to be literally brlm-
ming over with both ideas and soiu-
tions to problems confronting the club
with the result that the meeting NOV
ed along at a swift pace, with much
being accomplished.
One of the highlights OF the even
ing was the announcement by MISS
Lena H. Riggin, President of the Club
of the donation Of One Good Mule by
Charles L. Mason, President OF the
Board of County Commissioners OF
Worcester, for whatever purpose the
club should deem fit to use said mule.
Naturally, the women Immediately
saw a chance to convert said mule
into money, necessary factor in any
organization. Mrs. Gertrude 7. Cash,
Chairman of the Finance Committee,
in her report to. the Club told OF a
plan whereby the Financial status OF
the club could be improved upon by
having community party, each table
to play whatever game the players
preferred. This suggestion, offered
by Mrs. Cash, was Immediately a.
dopted by the club and after some dis
cussion, it was decided to hold the
party on Monday, February goth at
eight o'clock P. M. in the Community
Hall at the Firemen's Building in
Snow Hill. It is expected that groups
from all over the county will be pres
ent and in addition to delicious re-
freshments, interesting and enjoyable
games and many valuable prizes, the
One Good Mule may on that evening
be disposed of. Mr.. Mason has prom
ised to deliver the mule to anyone
within a radius of fifty miles.
The Constitution and Bylaws OF
the Club specify that four meetings a
year shall be held, with extra meet
ings that might be called by the Presi-
dent, and Miss Riggin, after sugges-
lions by various members, has stated
that meetings will be held hereafter
on the second Friday of each and
every month, at eight o'clock P. M.
All club members are urged to be
present at every meeting.
At this meeting, Mrs. Virginia Hall
of Pocomoke City, read resolutions
prepared by her, urging the Club to
endorse the candidacy of Senator
Thomas F. johnson for Congressman,
from this District, in the event Hon.
orable T. Alan Goldsborough resigns
in order to accept a Federal Judge
ship.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-02-17
DORSEY BRADSHAW
NUPTIALS LAST WEEK

Miss Hilda Dorsey, of Westover
and Mr.. Robert Bradshaw, of Girls
field, were married last week at the
MISSIONER M. E. Church by Rev. Ben
jamin Lewis.
Those present at the wedding were:
HRS. George Dorsey, mother of the
bride, Mr.. Edward Dorsey, Mrs. Thos.
Dorsey, and little daughter, Louise,
Hiss Genevieve Cowger, Miss Dorothy
Nethoins, Mrs. VIM. Methoins, Mr.
and Mrs. Benson Lawson, Mr.. Jarves
Sterling, Mr.. Buddie Carmean and
Hr. Stewart Ross.
The happy couple are making their
home at the groom's parents. Every
one wishes them much success and
happiness in the coming years.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-02-17
WASHINGTON BIRTHDAY
DANCE in THE ARMORY

The Washington Birthday Dance to
be held in the Armory Wednesday
night, February 22nd, promises to be
quite an affair in Pocomoke.
The committee in charge secured
Lew Start and His Country Club or
chestra for the occasion because of
the popularity of this aggregation of
and the high order of dance
music they furnish.
The price has been kept at a mini
mum, $500 per couple and reserva-
tions are being made through John
H. Clarke, telephone Pocomoke 372-W.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-02-17
"Chiirps'' ~
from the
Democrats Pen

Well. Sir, some time back, saw a
..rtoon in which was depicted young
nurse pushing a baby carriage con-
tanning a child-in size-but, In age
booking to be past its three score years
and ten. It had on its head a stove
pipe hat; dark spectacles over It's
eyes: and a beard covering its face
and trailing along on the outside OF
the carriage.
The cortoonist's idea was that ne
believed it would be good thing II
tAe order of nature could be changed
so that we humans could be born old
and grow younger as the years rolled
an. He didn't explain just what the
situation would be, when the limit OF
mch growth were reached, or wheth-
ar nature provided against an over
population of eternal youth. He lett
that to ones imagination.
How-some-ever, I think this re-
versal has really taken place up IN
Kent County. A weekly paper pub
Ished the following when speaking
sf a birthday anniversary of promi-
xent and highly regarded citizen:
"Dr. Blank, venerable citizen OF
this city, quietly celebrated the
eighteenth anniversary OF his
birthday on Friday last"
So, the years up there have turn
ed time backward; and it can now be
urged as proved beyond the shadow
of a doubt, Kent County has taken
the lead in either "about-facing" the
nile of centuries, has stopped the on
ward push of the days, or really found
something better than even the tabled
sFountain of Eternal Youth, sought
for SO long in salubrious Floridian
climate, by the romantic adventurer,
Ponce de Leon. Well, that proves,
too, the Sho' is, as so often claimed,
the Garden Spot of the World, and
next thing we hear is, that all bald
headed men can grow a pate full OF
flowing locks simply by emigrating
into these cis-Chesapeakian confines.
Come a-running boys!
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-02-17
SERVICES AT SALEM
M. E. CHURCH, SUNDAY

Services at Salem M. E. Church
this Sunday will be as follows:
In the morning the pastor, Rev.
Wootten will speak on "Field Neg
lected" and in the evening his sermon
will be on the thought, missing the
Meaning"
The Epworth League will meet at
$3.50 and the pastor will be present to
meet all the members. Delegates
from all the Youth Conference will be
back with lots of things to tell.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-02-17
GRAND JURY
STRIKES BACK
AT CRIMINALS
Return Indictments Charge Ac-
cused With Serious Viola
tons Of Statutes
KIDNAPPING CASE FIRST
FOR PERIOD OF so YEARS

The Grand Jury for Worcester COm
ty, which convened in intermediate
session on Monday last, are to be
commended for the way they struck
back at violators of laws, who have
been creating criminal history, lately,
in this section.
Pocomoke City was, of course, most
keenly interested in those cases occur
ring within it's bounds; viz, the Fos-
key-White kidnapping; the wounding
of young David Jones by a hold-up
man: and the apparently premedi-
tated, murder committed by Robert
Manuel, colored, his victim being
Charles Banks, also colored.
It is seldom this community has
had the keen excitement raised by the
first two cases mentioned above, &C
counts of which have already appeared
in the columns of the Democrat.
Seldom have crimes of such serious
import occurred in this section. 1t
was, therefore, awaited with consid-
cradle interest to see jus how the
Grand Jury would deal with the per-
petrators.
It is useless to say the indictments
shown desire to punish to the Limit
the assailants in question, and to pre-
vent by such action as far as possible
repetition of similar crimes.
The case of Foskey, boy of 10 hail
ing from Delmar, Delaware accused
of forcing William j. White, Sails
bury automobile salesman, to drive at
pistol point from Salisbury to POGO
moke, where White wrecked his car
and escaped, brought an Indictment of
kidnapping from the jury, the first
count of this kind here in fifty years.
He also was charged with assault with
intent to rob with deadly weapon
and with carrying deadly weapon.
William Roy Hyde, 19-year-old Iowa
youth, wa indicted on three counts
assault with intent to rob with a
deadly weapon, assault with intent to
kill and plain assault. He was accus-
ed of holding up and shooting David
Jones, clerk in the Liquor Dispen-
sary here.
Altogether the grand jury handed
down seven true bills.
Jon Spencer, Negro, and Robert
Manuel, Negro, were indicted for muir
der in separate cases. No true bill
was found against Wesley Jonson,
third Negro who had been held on
murder charge.
The next regular esssion, with a
new grand jury, will meet March 81,
but Judge James M. Crockett said
that during the winter there have
been everal important occurrences in
Worcester county which makes it nee
essary to investigate at this time.
"These occurrences include three
cases where death has been violent
and two so-called holdups. The Wor-
cester county Jail seems to be pretty
well populated at present and the
court is of the opinion that this grand
jury will greatly benefit law and order
at this time"
Court will re-convene next Monday,
at which the petit jury has been sum-
moned in special cases and will try
all the above cases.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-02-17
APPRECIATION

"The Democrat" acknowledges with
appreciation an invitation to the Of
ficial Opening of the North American
Sports, Garden, and Outdoor Life
Show on Friday evening, February
IL, at o'clock. It will be held in
the Fifth Regiment Armory, Balti-
more, Md.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Scott Porter spent
the weekend motoring through the
Valley of Virginia.
Mrs. A. A. Parker has been the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Joseph M.
Pugh, in Haverford, Pa.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-02-17
FARM LOAN ASSOCIATION
TO MEET in SNOW HILL

The annual meeting of the Worces-
ter County National Farm Loan As
ISOLATION was held in Snow Hill on
Friday, February 10th the officers
elected being G. Hale Harrison, Presi-
dent George H. Truitt, Preston Jones,
Marvin D. Tyndall, C. C. Pilchard,
Vice-Presidents and J. v. Bryde, Sec
rotary.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-02-17
ReU. William McClelland, Bishop
Elect OF The Diocese OF Easton

McCeand present. rector located at East New Market
Md His election took place special Convention of the Do
held Eaon Tuesday January 81 Before he enter
fully the duties of his high office the standing committees
throughout the United States must his qualifications
This require about three months His ordination will not
take place, probably, before next June.
Evening star., 1939-03-30
ChiIdren's Shoes
Less than 10 Price

! Originally $3.50 to 81
96 pairs, oxfords, strap
shoes: few infants boots in
cluded; brown, black; broken
sizes.
Down STAIRS STORE,
Evening star., 1939-03-30
w. II. Young, SO, Doorkeeper
At House Gallery, Dies
Civil War Veteran Had
Been Bank President
And County Official

William H. Young, SO, doorkeeper
at the diplomatic gallery Of the
House, died yesterday afternoon at
his home, 1921 T street NV, after
an illness of about 10 days. He
would have been 81 April II, and was
believed to be the Oldest active en-
ploye In the Federal establishment.
Mr.. Young had continued his work
at the House up to the time he was
taken i'll. He Travelled back and
forth alone from his home, where
he resided with his son Waldo w.
Young, and the Capitol building.
Mr.. Young was born in Clark
County, Ind, in 1842, and moved to
Iowa in 1854, where he was farmer
at Twin Groves until the Civil War.
He enlisted with Company D, 18th
Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and took
part in several engagements. Dur
ing the Atlanta campaign he was
taken prisoner and was sent to An
Jacksonville, Ga, prison. At the close
OF the war he was removed to Rich
mond, and after a short furlough at
home, returned to join his regiment
In the grand review in Washington.
Discharged from the Army, he
went to Louisville, KY, where he
lived for while, until he moved to
Martinsburg, Iowa, where he served
as county treasurer for two years.
He helped establish the Bank of
Hedrick, Iowa. This later was
changed to the First National Bank
Of Hedrick and he was elected presi-
dent. He retired in 1925 and came
to Washington, where he lived first
with his daughter, Mrs. Hattie
Young Clark, wife of DR.. Lucius c.
Clark, now chancellor emeritus of
American University. When DR..
and Mrs. Clark moved to Winter
Park, Fla, Mr.. Young made his
home with his son on T street.
Funeral arrangements awaited
the arrival today from Florida of
DR.. and Mrs. Clark. Surviving, be-
sides his two children, and two
granddaughters, is a brother,
Evening star., 1939-03-30
Juniors Dresses, sI'95

Originally S2.95 to S7.95
36, rayon crepes, mostly plain
colors, few prints; sizes II
to II.
- Rayon Crepe Dresses. prints,
plain colors; sizes IL to II. Origi-
nally $3.95 to $7.95. Now $3.50
20 Rayon Crepe Dresses, suitable
for immediate wear; prints, plain
colors; sizes IL to II. Originally
$795. Now 1895
Down STAIRS STORE,
JUNIOR MISSES.
Evening star., 1939-03-30
Not Remnants Very Specially Priced
SpeciaI-Men's
Reversible ToPcoats
SOS

Similar styles haze sold in our
regular stock for Sl4.95
100 of these all-around, stormy
fair weather coats-good looking
herringbone, tweed and other
woolens with reverse side of COT
ton gabardine-processed to resist
showers. Sizes 80 to a. Choose
this indispensable coat from this
group at important savings.
Down STAIRS STORE.
Evening star., 1939-03-30
Boys Shirts, So
If perfect ,Oould sell for
20 81

IT perfect WOnld sell for
76c to 81
900, excellent assortment of
boys shirts, includes button
on blouses, juniors shirts,
youths shirts, sports shirts,
polo shirts. Cotton fabrics;
all new Spring shades, pat
terms; imperfections very
slight. Sizes S to 18.
u Boys. Young Mems Knickers.
Stacks, wool and cotton. Sizes l3
to 18. Originally SITS to s2.95.
so Boys Wash Suits. cotton COW
ert cloth, novelty fabrics. Sizes
4 to 9. Originally 81. Now -45c
Down STAIRS STORE.
Evening star., 1939-03-30
Howthorne Is Discussed

Members Of the Columbia DEL
phian Society this morning dis
cussed Nathaniel Hawthorne at q
meeting in Woodward g. Lothrop
conference rooms. On April at
10 o'clock the society will take up
the life and works of Ralph Waldo
Emerson under leadership of Mrs.
Roy CLYDE Miller.
Evening star., 1939-03-30
Misses, :, Women's
Dresses, Less than 10
Price, '|'9'
Originally s7.95, sIO.95

Origin0Hy J/.yS, JlU.9S
10, plain color rayon crepes; broken sizes for
misses, women; of group evening gowns.
Slightly soiled, mussed
zoo Misses. Women's Dresses, large selection of
Styles sizes; plain color rayon crepes Originally
s10e5 s13 95. Now 1895
Down STAIRS STORE DRESSES
Evening star., 1939-03-30
Girls Apparel
Reduced R and
More, So
Originally 81 to SI.95

1872 pieces. part-wool skirts,
cotton blouses, pocket book
sets, hats, underwear; sizes
8 to 16.
307 pieces Girls Apparel, 80%o
wool ski pants in bright colors,
cotton wash dresses, fur felt hats;
sizes 8 to 16. Originally $1.95.
81 Wool Dresses, Wool Ski Jackets,
dresses; sizes 8 to IA. Jackets,
sizes 8, 10. Originally $2.95 to
$5.95. Now Sl.95
IS pieces Cotton blouses, Middies,
Beanie" Caps for girls; sizes 8
to IA. Originally 58c to 81. Now
25c
Down STAIRS STORE, GIRLS.
Evening star., 1939-03-30
Costume Slips, 95'
Were SI.65
Women's, Misses
Rayon Dresses, @I'50
Originally S2.95 to S3.95

76, washable spun rayon;
plain shades; few prints in
misses sizes; short sleeves.
Sizes IL to Is: 38 to A.
26 Misses, Women's Dresses;
broken sizes; cotton or rayon. Orig
lnally ST to $295. Now Soc
Down STAIRS STORE,
INEXPENSIVE DRESSES.
Evening star., 1939-03-30

Misses, Women's Winter
Goats, $50
Originally sIO.95 to SI995
65 untrimmed Winter coats; sports dress: box,
fitted styles, in wool, WOOL d-rayon fleece tweed
boucle. Brown rust. wine, green tweed mixtures;
sizes IL to 18, 38 to a..
Down STAIRS STORE COATS.
Evening star., 1939-03-30

field Lodge Of Masons in Hedrick:
the Ottumwa 1owa) Lodge of the
Knights Templar, and the Hedrick
Post, Grand Army Of the Republic.
Evening star., 1939-03-30
Special Purchase
Misses and Women's
Spun Rayon Frocks, 'I'''
W0n[d requLarLu he f3.Q5
You'd regularly be 1926

Dresses in special group, from
the manufacturer of higher priced
dresses. Smart styles in gay small
pattern prints; wear them for
business, afternoon bridge or all
around wear. Five styles in sizes
IL to 20. Two styles in sizes SO
to A. Not every style in every
size.
Down STAIRS STORE. SPORTSMAN.