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September, 1918
(The Annapolis Capital- Annapolis, Md.)

GOVERNOR PLANS THE BAY FERRY

Paper Quotes Him As Saying That Negotiations Are Still On For Route To Eastern Shore

CLAIBORNE IN THE PLAN

Governor Harrington stated recently that he is negotiating for the establishment of the Claiborne ferry, from Claiborne (on Eastern Shore) to Annapolis, to connect the state road systems of the Eastern and Western Shores, says the Democratic Messenger, published in Snow Hill.

He wishes the plan to be tried out during his administration and believes that because of war conditions its chances of success are particularly bright. He feels that if there should be any such calamity as the withdrawal of the steamers of the D.M. & V., or B.C. & A., that the ferry would be an absolute necessity.

During a recent visit to Worcester by Governor Harrington and the members of the Maryland Press Association, the establishment of the Annapolis-Clairborne ferry was very thoroughly discussed, and the Governor was urged by Senator Orlando Harrison and the newspaper men to put the project into effect as soon as possible.

The Governor stated that he had given the project much thought and had gone so far as to get prices on a suitable steamer for the route, but the high prices asked for steamers, by reason of the war coming on, made it impossible to establish the ferry with the amount appropriated by the Legislature in 1916. He said, however, that he intended to take the project up again at an early date, and we are glad to see that the matter is now being inquired into.

The Claiborne-Annapolis ferry would connect up the splendid road systems of the Eastern and Western Shores, and would make a short and quick run between Washington and Ocean City by automobile. It would also make a much shorter run from the lower Eastern Shore to Baltimore, as connection could be made at Annapolis with the electric line.

It is the general opinion that if this ferry is put into operation, a regular bus line would be established on our fine roads from Snow Hill to Claiborne, touching Hurlock, Preston, Easton and other points, and that in addition to passenger traffic a good freight and express business could be built up by automobile trucks.

　
May, 1886
(Peninsula Enterprise- Accomac)
Our townsman, M. G. Welly Coard, has been awarded the contract for building a large and handsome hotel for Mr. A. Parker at Pocomoke City, Md. Of several competitors for the job his bid was the lowest, thus showing that while Welly is the prince of builders, he can work cheaper than the builders even residing in that city. The citizens of Pocomoke will, we predict, before he has completed the hotel wish to engage his services.

Footnote: The Parker House (later Peacock Hotel) on the southwest corner of Clarke Avenue & Willow Street? -tk
　

November, 1956 (Time Machine archive)

Probably more than a few Pocomoke City residents were planning a visit to Salisbury where 1936 menu prices were being featured during the 20th anniversary celebration at the two English Grills. Menu specials, including all the trimmings, were 50-cent hotcake and sausage breakfast, 60-cent fried chicken lunch, and for dinner $1.25 breaded veal cutlet or local baked rock fish.



　 　 March, 1933
(The Charlston Gazette- Charlston, W.VA.)

LAUREL, Del., March 21.-(AP)- Announcement that the Marvil Package Company would open its plant next Monday, employing approximately 300 persons, was made today by Ray E. Hamil, the manager. The company manufactures fruit and vegetable packages. The Pocomoke, Md., branch of the company, employing about 100 persons, began operations yesterday. 



　 April, 1875
(The Denton Journal)

The druggists in Worcester are having a good time selling whiskey. A drug store in Worcester is said to be as good as a gold mine since the advent of local option.- Shoreman.



　 October, 1938
(Cumberland Evening Times- Cumberland, Md.)

(By The Associated Press)

Crisfield- Let the rest of the country take its football; the lower Eastern Shore of Maryland will (and does) take dominoes for its recreation. Only players in at least 30 games in a month in the new domino season are eligible, and leagues are being formed for many domino-conscious sportsmen. Clinton Sterling, a fruit dealer, is leading the field at Crisfield, with 15 victories and nine defeats.　


　
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