Saturday, May 18, 2024
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.
SCHOOLS (CONTINUED.) Mrs. Nettie O'Daniel was a native of Wilmington, Del., where she received a liberal public school education, and taught in the public schools of that city and in Pocomoke City High School, in Wyoming College, Del, and in Colorado. Mrs. O'Daniel was a lady of fine accomplish- ments and showed herself to great advantage in the school room as an educator. Miss Mary M. Hearn was also one of the first assistants in the High School. She was born in New Town, Md., on the 16th day of July, 1848. She went to school until she was fifteen years of age, after that she was educated by her father, Dr. John L. Hearn, at home. She was well qualified as a teacher and taught in the High School for nine years, when her health compelled her, by incessant application, to resign her position. Indeed, her feeble constitution was so worn down that although she continued teaching until vacation, then she yielded shortly after to the inevitable and passed away. Her death occurred Aug. 24th, 1875. Miss Hearn had a fine mind and an amiable disposition. She was raised right and adorned her name with a life worthy of imitation. Charles H. Council, Esq., is a native of Southampton' County, Va. He was educated at Richmond College, Virginia, and at Columbian College, D. C, at which latter- place he graduated. At school ten years in Vir- ginia before he came to this county. After coming here he taught two years at McMaster's School-house, two years at Pitt's Creek School-house, and has been engaged in the High School for about nine years, in which he is still engaged teaching. Mrs. Millie Primrose, daughter of Thomas F. Stevenson,. Esq., was born at Snow Hill, Md., and was educated at the Academy of that place. In 1869, she entered the High School of Pocomoke City to teach a primary class, and continued in that capacity until 1873. when she succeeded Miss Eudora E. Hay in the grammar class, and. has continued teacher of that room until the present. Mrs. Primrose is a lady of fine accomplishments and an efficient teacher. As an evidence of her efficiency, I will mention the fact, that she has been teaching in the- High School in Pocomoke City for thirteen years, nine years of which she has been in charge of the Grammar School Department without a rival for the position. An interesting item of rare occurrence, in connection with Mrs. Primrose is here inserted. She is a member of a family of five persons, representing five generations, and each one being the first born of each generation; their
ages aggregating 276 years, all living in the same house, and all enjoying good health. John W. Murray succeeded Mrs. O'Daniel as teacher of the grammar school department in the High School of Pocomoke City. He was born in New Town, Worcester County, Md., on the 13th day of November, 1848. From his infancy he was delicate in health. He was educated at the Academy and High School of Pocomoke City, and at Dickinson College, Carlisle, Penn. He had an ambition to excel; he was studious and with a close application, made great progress in learning. He not only studied at school, but at home; also, he was the last member of the family to retire at night, and the first to arise in the morn- ing poring over his books. John was also a lover of home, and never seemed happier than when in the society of his mother. Touching remembrances of him come up before me as I write this article, which brings the tear unbidden from its place. Frequently in the family we would be discussing the subject of the hard struggles for an honorable livelihood, and the various casualties to which we might be subjected, when John would exclaim : "Moth- er," said he, "I intend to take care of you." To illustrate his industry I will mention an incident which has always been a great satisfaction to me. At a certain commencement, the scholars as was always the case, had their pieces to get by heart against the day of exhibition. On the day appointed the large building was crowded. John's turn came to speak. The piece assigned him was a declamation of a Roman General before the Roman Senate. As he approached the rostrum the principal remarked to the large audience that "Mr. Murray had only two weeks to translate that speech into English and commit it to memory besides attending to his other regular studies. He made the speech successfully, and in leaving the stand and while walking down the aisle to his seat, I noticed the eyes of all were upon him. I felt prouder that day to be the father of such a young man than the possessor of millions of money. After teaching at Stockton and in the High School in Pocomoke City, he went to Dickinson College to finish his education for he was ambitious to graduate with nothing short of the highest honors conferred upon a completion of a college course; but here his strength failed him, and he had to give up the struggle. He went to Arkansas to regain his health, but the trip only helped to shorten his days. He came home to his native place and lingered for two years with that fatal disease, Consumption, when, like the evening zephyr that hushes into silence at nightfall, he passed away in hope of a blissful immortality on the 27th day of April, 1873, in the 25th year of his age. Eulogies have been heaped upon him. After he received his certificate from the School Board of the county the examiner was in Pocomoke City and said he was an honor to his parents and a credit to his native town. One who was associated with him in school and knew well his knowledge of Latin and Greek, said to me that John could read Latin as fluently as he could read English. The principal of the High School and the president of Dickin- son College both spoke to me in high terms of his intellect and his acquirements. His text books of English, Latin, Greek, French and German, which I still keep as remi- niscences of him, remind me of the long hours he would be poring over them.
Continues next Saturday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye.
Friday, May 17, 2024
"Back the Blue" bowling Saturday-
Worcester County Sheriff's Office
Love to bowl?!? Come meet the Men & Women in Blue from Worcester County’s Law Enforcement agencies at the Eastern Shore Lanes, Pocomoke City, MD on Saturday, May 18th from 12-4 pm to participate in the ‘Back the Blue’ bowling event. Get one FREE game of bowling with a Law Enforcement Officer! Worcester County Sheriff's Office will also be selling newly designed T-shirts. 20% of proceeds will be donated to the WCSO Peer Wellness Fund. We hope to see you there!
Balancing act: Most of education funding request survives tight Worcester budget.
Budget includes 6% COLA for teachers
The Worcester County Commissioners voted 4-3 this week to fund all but $1 million of the school system’s $107 million budget request.
Worcester commissioners vote 4-3 to increase education funding | News | oceancitytoday.com
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Support our local farmers and enjoy!
Berlin Farmers Market
Every Sunday
9AM to 1PM
Downtown Berlin
Now through September
Rain or Shine
Spring & Summer
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
"Things are looking good" for former Shorebird Holliday.
Orioles top prospect Jackson Holliday has been swinging a hot bat in Triple-A after making a slight adjustment to his stance. (Mike Caudill/for The Virginian-Pilot)
Jackson Holliday is back doing Jackson Holliday things.
It took only two games, but the Orioles' top prospect has shaken off his disappointing first stint in the majors and resumed his mashing of minor league pitching. Holliday is hitting .289 with a home run and three doubles over his past twelve games for Triple-A Norfolk. He's walked (15) more than he's struck out (12) showing the kind of production that prompted the Orioles to call up the 20-year-old in the first place.
"He's doing exactly what we're asking him to do," Orioles executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias told the Baltimore Sun on Monday. "He's putting the work in. He's been a very encouraging performer in the time he's been back down there, and I think things are trending in a really good direction. He's doing a great job of putting in a lot of work, and he's had good results to show for it already. Things are looking good."
Congratulations Wor-WIC dean's list students!
05.16.24-Bayside.pdf (baysideoc.net)
Anonymous said...
Way to go Josh...pretty good for a Crisfield High School senior!
Maryland Primary Election Results-
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2024 Election Results (maryland.gov)
Anonymous said...So why are candidates for delegate to Democrat National Convention required to list whether they are male or female? Does it matter? Are there quotas for X number of males and X number of females? Are they required to list their race, as well? I thought we were beyond all this crap.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Deadline soon for your input on Worcester Public Schools.
This survey is one of the most important ways we can learn how we can improve both your child’s experience and yours as a family.
You can access each school’s unique survey through the appropriate link. Feel free to complete the survey on any device that is convenient for you. We thank you for sharing this important feedback with us before the survey closes on Friday, May 17.
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2024 WCPS Family Survey Now Open | WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (worcesterk12.org)
Status: new Pocomoke Library plans-
Plans for a new Pocomoke library continue to move forward.
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Pocomoke library bid process nearing | News | oceancitytoday.com
Investigation continues-
On May 11, 2024, at approximately 2300 PM in the area of Moore Street there was a shot fired at a vehicle. We would like to confirm this shooting did occur but would also like to affirm to the public there is no threat to public safety at large. This is still an ongoing investigation and we will release details as we can. We would ask the public that, if they see anything suspicious or know anything about the shooting, to contact the Pocomoke City Police Department immediately. Thank you
Monday, May 13, 2024
Monday school incident- Snow Hill
Incident at Snow Hill High School
This afternoon, on May 13, 2024, during dismissal at Snow Hill High School, an isolated fight took place between two students. After the fight broke up, school administration began to investigate the incident. At that time, one of the students involved became disorderly and the school resource deputy was called to assist. Upon the arrival of the deputy the student was actively assaulting an administrator. As the deputy intervened, the deputy was also assaulted before the student was taken into custody. This will be forwarded to the Department of Juvenile Services for the appropriate action.
As this is an active investigation and to protect the identities of those involved there will be no further information released.
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