The Pocomoke Public Eye

Sunday, March 24, 2024

Time Machine: 100 years ago this week in Pocomoke's newspaper; 2001, 1942, 1861, 1897.

*December, 2001

Salisbury Daily Times

April, 1942

Worcester Democrat

November, 1861

Grant County Herald (Lancaster, Wis.)

May, 1897

The Morning Herald (Baltimore)

Saturday, March 23, 2024

(UPDATED) Jackson Holliday won't be on the big team to start season.

The Pocomoke Public Eye will be keeping an eye on former Delmarva Shorebird Jackson Holliday who's been in Spring Training with the Baltimore Orioles. Last season Holliday sped through the ranks from Low 'A,' High 'A," Double 'A,' and Triple 'A.' Will we see him on the Baltimore team later this season?

Orioles executive VP/General Manager Mike Elias:

“He’s very, very close. He’s very ahead of schedule. He’s done remarkably well. We couldn’t be more excited about his future, but you’re talking about the development of a player who has the opportunity to be one of the better, if not best players in the league, and we’re very professional about how we develop guys."

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When Pocomoke Was Young- A continuing weekly feature.

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ITS ORIGIN AND TOWN LIMITS

TOWN LIMITS

GROWTH, CHANGE OF NAME, ETC.

MERCANTILE ASPECT

MANUFACTURING

TRADES ETC.

SHIPPING INTERESTS

EASTERN SHORE STEAMBOAT CO.

SHIP BUILDING ETC.

HOTELS, LIVERY STABLES, ETC.

PHYSICIANS

LAWYERS

POST OFFICE

PRINTING OFFICES

SOCIAL ASPECT, ETC.

MORAL ASPECT

TEMPERANCE CAUSE

SCHOOLS

CHURCHES

Note: In duplicating this material for publishing on The Pocomoke Public Eye we have made minor adjustments to correct some of the spelling, punctuation, etc. We believe the errors were not in Rev. Murray's original writing but occurred in the process of formatting the material to a digital format for viewing online.

PHYSICIANS (CONTINUED). 

Dr. Samuel S. Quinn was born near New Town, the 22d 
day of April, 1838. His parents were Rev. William and 
Rosa B. Quinn ; he was educated at New Town Academy, 
studied medicine under Drs. Hearn and McMaster, grad- 
uated at Maryland University, in the spring of 1859, and 
commenced, at once the practice of medicine in New 
Town. On the 19th day of June, 1861, he received 
the hand of Miss Sally A. O. Atkinson in marriage. She 
died the 17th day of September, 1869. His present wife 
was Miss Amanda Conner, with whom he was united in 
marriage on the 16th day of November, 1871. Upon the 
institution of the High School in New Town, he was Trustee 
for several years. He served as commissioner of the Cor- 
poration, in 1871 and 72, and was also re-elected to that 
office this present year. Notwithstanding these tokens of 
preferment he has never been an applicant for any office. 
The Doctor while attending to his practice has been con- 
ducting the Record and Gazette, a weekly paper in which 
he owns an interest. He has three children living, one by 
his first wife and two by his second. He is quiet, genial 
and companionable, and is possessed of a brilliant intellect. 

He is only approaching the meridian of his intellectual 
manhood, and has a bright future before him. Dr. Quinn 
is a member of the Presbyterian Church, in Pocomoke 
City. 

Dr. Isaac T. Coston was born in Somerset County, Md., 
on the 10th day of October, 1832. His father was Wm. 
Coston, of Matthias; his mother's name was Rosa Taylor 
daughter of Samuel Taylor. The Doctor was raised on 
the farm and could only avail himself of such schooling as 
could be had at a country school until he was sixteen years 
old. At sixteen he was admitted into the Washington 
Academy at Princess Anne, as one to receive the benefit 
of the State fund. He lived at a distance of six miles from 
the Academy and went and returned every school day for 
five years, except he was detained by sickness or extremely 
bad weather, all of which of course drew heavily upon his 
time that would under other circumstances have been 
devoted to study. At the expiration of five years spent 
in this way and his vacations in hard labor on the farm, 
he commenced to teach school and continued for two 
years, at the same time using all his spare hours in reading 
medicine. He then applied his time exclusively to the 
study of medicine for two years more under Drs. George 
Dixon, of Princess Anne, and John Neill, of Philadelphia. 
He then entered the Pennsylvania University, and after 
attending the regular courses of lectures, he graduated in 
March, 1857. Immediately after his graduation he located 
in Rehobeth, in Somerset County, where he practiced his 
profession until 1863, when he moved to Accomac County, 
Va., and there he practiced for two years more, when in 
July, 1865, he moved to New Town, where he has continued 
the practice of medicine ever since. After settling in New 
Town he received on the 22d day of February, 1866, the 
hand of Miss Olivia Adams, daughter of the late Morris 
Adams, of Somerset County, in marriage. He has four 
children living; has held the position of trustee of 
Pocomoke High School for several years, which he 
resigned. The Doctor was, in November last, elected as 
a delegate to represent the people of Worcester County in 
the Legislature, which has now closed. He is a member 
of the Presbyterian Church in Pocomoke City, and is a 
very worthy and highly respected citizen. 

Dr. Gordon T. Atkinson was born in Somerset County, 
Md. on the 18th day of December, 1846. He was educated 
at the New Town Academy and at Dickinson College. 
After he left College he read medicine under Dr. S. S. Quinn 
for one year, he then went to the University of Penn. and 
attended lectures. He received the degree of M. D. in 
1869. He practiced medicine in Pocomoke City for one 
year. He then removed to Crisfield, Md. where he has 
since resided, pursuing the practice of his profession. 

Dr -George T. Truitt, son of William R. and Sarah C. 
Truitt, was born in the City of Baltimore, in 1848. He 
alternately received his education in the City of Baltimore, 
in New Town, and in Claymont, Del., at which latter place 
he graduated. Immediately after his graduation at school 
he took up the study of medicine under Prof. Nathan R. 
Smith of Baltimore. 

Prof. Smith was his preceptor until he graduated at the 
University School of Medicine, in the City of Baltimore, 
in 1869. In 1870, he commenced the practice of medi- 
cine in New Town, he remained here one year and 
removed to Millsboro, Sussex County, Delaware. He 
there practiced in partnership with G. F. Burton for one year, 
when the partnership was dissolved. He then practiced 
alone for three years, during which time he was married 
to Miss Virginia C. Burton, of that place. After remaining 
in Delaware during the time aforesaid Dr. Truitt again 
returned to New Town where he engaged in the practice 
of medicine until within a few years past, since which time 
he has devoted his time, exclusively, to Dental Surgery. 
Dr. Truitt is the only graduated physician, in Pocomoke 
City, who devotes himself, exclusively, to Dental Surgery 
in which he is a proficient. He is a vestryman in the 
Protestant Episcopal Church in Pocomoke City and is a 
good citizen and worthy of patronage. 

Dr. Julius T. Hall was born on the old homestead near 
New Town, Worcester County, Md., on the 20th day of 
July, 1849- Soon afterwards his father, Zadock J. Hall 
moved to town where he raised his family. Julius received 
his education from the schools of the town, completing it in 
the High School. In 1867, he took charge of a school at 
Swansgut or Remson, where he remained for 18 months. 
In the fall of 1869, he took charge of Pitt's Creek School. 
In 1870, he accepted a position as teacher in the Pocomoke 
High School where he remained until 1874. He then ac- 
cepted the position of assistant superintendent of Baltimore 
House of Refuge, after remaining there some time, he 
accepted the principalship of Jacksonville Academy near 
Crisfield, Somerset county, Md. This was his largest 
and most flourishing school; he taught it for over three 
years and during the time he read medicine. In 1877, he 
entered the College of Physicians and Surgeons, in the 
University of Maryland. He attended two full courses of 
lectures and graduated in 1879. He forthwith opened 
an office in Pocomoke City where he has since been prac- 
ticing his profession. In October, 1879, he was united in 
marriage to Miss Mary C. Thomas, of Norfolk Virginia. 

Dr. Hall is a young man yet; he is a member of the 
Baptist Church in Pocomoke City; he is studious, indus- 
trious and is highly respected, both as a physician and 
citizen. Having a good mind and physical constitution,. 
he has flattering prospects of a useful life and will, no 
doubt, be ranked among the first physicians of his day. 

Dr. Wallace W. Freeman was born in Nashville, Tenn., 
on the 13th day of April, I855. He was educated in the 
public schools of Memphis, Tenn., and Camden, New 
Jersey. He commenced the study of dentistry in Pocomoke 
City in the fall of 1879, and attended two sessions of 
lectures at the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, 
where, in 18S2, he graduated and received his degree of 
D. D. S., after which he opened an office in Pocomoke City, 
where he is at present practicing his profession. He is 
studious and closely applies himself to business and is 
ambitious to excel in his profession. He may always be 
found at his office, where he is prepared to give entire 
satisfaction in dental surgery. 

Dr. Freeman is a member of the Baptist Church in 
Pocomoke City- He has a high sense of moral obliga- 
tion and is a thorough temperance man. If these 
qualifications betoken a bright future in his profession, he 
will reach it. 

Dr. John H. King was born in Princess Anne, Somerset 
County, Md., on the 29th day of August, 1857. He was 
educated at the High School of Pocomoke City. After 
leaving school, he entered the drug store of E. Fontaine 
as clerk, and had six years experience in the drug 
business, during which time he had read medicine under 
Dr. S. S. Quinn. After this he entered the College of 
Physicians and Surgeons in the City of Baltimore, at 
which he attended two full courses of lectures and grad- 
uated in March, 1882. He at once returned to Pocomoke 
City and commenced the practice of medicine, associating 
himself in partnership with Dr. S. S. Quinn. Dr. King is 
a young man of considerable promise; he has a good 
mind and an ambition to excel in his profession, which 
knows no flagging. He is sound on the temperance ques- 
tion and is a supporter of moral reforms, and as a 
physician, it is already said of him, " he is becoming quite 
popular." I have no doubt but that he will hold a place 
in the front ranks of his profession with honor. 

In summing up the history of the medical fraternity of 
Pocomoke City, I will say we have eight physicians and 
surgeons, all in the prime of life, their ages ranging from 
25 to 54 years, all men of families except two, all belong- 
to church except two, and they are church-goers and are 
professedly temperance men. When I think of former 
years when it was an exception for a physician to belong 
to church or to be professedly a temperance man, I am 
constrained to pronounce a eulogy upon the men who 
compose the medical fraternity of Pocomoke City, as 
being worthy of all praise for the noble stand which they 
have taken in support of Christianity and moral reform. 
I think Pocomoke City can challenge any town on the 
Eastern Shore of 1,500 inhabitants to produce such a 
brotherhood of physicians.

CONTINUES NEXT SATURDAY HERE AT THE POCOMOKE PUBLIC EYE.

Friday, March 22, 2024

Senator Carozza fights new tax on guns and ammo.

(From Senator Carozza's office)

Wallops in worldwide headlines

Time Machine Preview

This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

PLUS

2001 ..

1942 ..

(Ad featuring Lynwood Duncan,

noted Pocomoke auto dealer of the mid 1900's.)

1861 ..

1897 ..

(Pocomoke area doctor plays

part in establishing hospital.)

OMG! Another Worcester controversy?

(WMDT)

Some controversy stirred up on Facebook between a Worcester County commissioner and some of her constituents.

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Facebook meme sparks controversy between Worcester Co. community members, commissioner - 47abc (wmdt.com)

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Worcester Sheriff and States Attorney speak again on school safety concerns.

"Our community should know that we remain firm in our conviction that we are doing the right thing for the right reason. Truly ensuring the safety of our children is worth whatever slings and arrows we may take for continuing to draw public attention to this matter." - Sheriff Crisafulli

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https://www.facebook.com/WorcesterSheriff/

SUCCESS: First National Security Mission launch from Wallops.

(Shore Daily News)

Brady Kenniston photo

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Rocket Lab's first NRO launch from Wallops successful - Shore Daily News

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Spring Festival postponed-

Uh Oh!

The 10th Annual Downtown Pocomoke Spring Festival has been postponed to March 30th due to the poor weather predicted for this Saturday. The event time will now be 10am-2pm. See you then! 🐰

Cover-up guilty plea from ECI officer-

(WMDT)

32-year-old Daric Evans pleaded guilty on Tuesday to conspiring to obstruct justice for covering up evidence that one of his fellow officers at the institution had unlawfully assaulted an inmate.

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ECI officer pleads guilty to covering up evidence in 2021 incident - 47abc (wmdt.com)

Saturday music event to benefit Delmarva Discovery Museum

The Lower Shore Performing Arts Company Presents: An Evening of Oscar Winning Songs, written and directed by Robert Forester! Join us for a fundraiser at the MAR-VA Theater on Saturday, March 23rd at 7 PM (doors open at 6:30) for an evening of musical fun! This specific show’s proceeds will support the Delmarva Discovery Museum! Follow the link to get your Saturday show tickets today!

Get your tickets at

Lowershore Performing Arts Company Tickets (ticketleap.com)

Wednesday Fire Danger Alert

Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Wakefield VA
856 AM EDT Wed Mar 20 2024
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER TODAY...

The combination of low relative humidity values between 30 and 35
percent, west to southwest winds gusting to 30 to 35 mph, and dry
fuels will once again result in increased fire danger for the
Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential
ignition source...including machinery... cigarettes...and matches.
Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses
and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread
quickly.

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

More security cameras and 'Shot-Spotter' in Pocomoke's future?

(WBOC)

POCOMOKE CITY, Md. -- A handful of new security cameras and a shot-spotter detection system could be on the way to Pocomoke. The city's police chief asked the city for the additional help at Monday night's city council meeting.

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Pocomoke City Law Enforcement is Looking to Expand Their Reach with Technology | Latest News | wboc.com

Electron rocket may launch 3/21 from Wallops

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NASA Wallops Supports Rocket Lab Launch for NRO From Virginia - NASA

Note:

The launch will be visible locally but none of the normal watch locations will be open for the launch.

Services Friday for late mother and daughter

Services for the late Carolyn Hoffman of Pocomoke City and her daughter the late Monna Van Ess will be held Friday, 3/22, at 2pm at the Pocomoke Community Center.