Saturday, January 27, 2024
Saturday Bay Bridge accident
(WBOC)
(View Chopper 16 video from earlier Saturday:)
Chopper 16 over Bay Bridge crash | Latest News | wboc.com
(Update- View WBOC news story:)
Bay Bridge Crash Leaves Drivers Shaken | Latest News | wboc.com
A multi-vehicle accident on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge closed the westbound span Saturday morning.
For traffic update call 1-877-BAYSPAN (229-7726).
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.
MANUFACTURING (continued)An anecdote which I have heard going the rounds many years ago may not be out of place here - A lady of independence in an adjoining community had an only daughter. That daughter was visited by a young lady, who inquired of the mother where Miss So-and-So's piano was. She took the young lady to the loom house and pointing to the loom: "There," said she, is my daughter's piano." The mother and daughter made the clothes for the family. The young ladies were their own mantua makers and their mothers learned them to be good cooks also. They thought it was no disgrace to learn them to work. The first families of the place would make mechanics of their sons, and to show that this custom was considered in the highest sense an honorable one, I need but cite those who were prominent citizens of the town to demon- strate this position. Michael Murray was a weaver of the world renowned Irish linen in his native country, Ireland; Jesse Hender- son a ship carpenter; Rev. James Tilghman, a shoemaker; Joshua Sturgis, a blacksmith; Capt. Jacob Riggin, a ship carpenter; Capt. Benjamin Hall, a carpenter; Gen- eral Ebenezer Hearn, a tanner and currier; Colonel William H. Merrill, a hatter, John S. Stevenson, a watch- maker; Ceorge S. Redder, a hatter. I might name many others, but those already named are sufficient. Is not this a suggestive thought to parents of the present day, to give their sons a trade instead of crowding them into professions and clerkships, in which there are but few, comparatively, who succeed, and to learn their daughters to be good house keepers, and not to bring them up in such a way as that when they get married they will be utterly ignorant how to make their husbands a suit of clothes or how to make and bake a johnny cake. An incident which occurred in the history of Stephen Girard, the millionaire, of Philadelphia, I will illustrate here. He had a youth who was to live with him until he was of age. This young man, by his steady habits, atten- tion to business and probity of character, had won, over all the other clerks, a place high up in the esteem of Mr. Girard. His twenty-first birthday came on. The day before that, however, he went into Mr. Girard's counting- room and informed him of the fact, when he was told to come in the next day as he wanted to see him. It was conceded by all the clerks that Mr. Girard was going to do something handsome for that young man. The next day came, he went into the office as requested; they entered into conversation upon their connection together. Mr. Girard praised him for his faithfulness to his interests. "And now," said he, "you are going out into the world to seek your fortune, I want to give you a piece of advice. Do you go and learn a trade; there is the barrel cooper- ing, go and learn that! The reader may imagine how the young man was taken back. He, however, engaged with a barrel cooper to work with him for one year. At the end of the year, he made a barrel, which he took to Mr. Girard's office to show him. Mr. Girard pronounced it a good job, and asked the price of it, which was three dollars. He took the barrel, paid him the money for it, and requested him to come to the office the next day as. he wished to see him. The day came; he went into the office, when Mr. Girard said: "You may have thought it a very strange piece of advice which I gave you, to learn a trade; but, if hereafter, you should fail in any business- you engage in, then you have your trade to fall back on. Now, here is a check for $30,000 as a token of my high esteem and with my best wishes for your success in life." The different branches of mechanical business which were carried on in New Town in its early history were boot and shoe making, house and ship carpentering, black- smithing, coopering, tanning and currying, hatting, etc. There was, generally, but one shop of each branch of business at a time. The first boot and shoemaker that I have any information of was Rev. James Tilghman; Caleb Tilghman, then Samuel Long, Joseph Richards, Thomas Brittingham, James Lambdon, Jesse Long, Josiah Long, of Jesse, Zadok Hall, of John, Edward Murray, Francis Murray, James Sturgis, Tubman Moor, Samuel T. Landing and James Murray. Henry Murray, who was an office bearer in the Methodist Episcopal Church, was also a delegate elect from Worcester county to the General Assembly of Maryland in 1862 and 1863. In 1866 he died suddenly, in hope of a blissful immortal- ity. William H. S. Merrill, Thomas J. Blain, who is also a leading office bearer in the Methodist Episcopal Church, and has four sons — all grown men — who are an honor to him. John Silvenhom, Rev. George Covington, Charles Covington, Levin Covington, John Richards, Sr., George Matthews, Case, William Matthews and William Clogg. No doubt there are others whose names have escaped my memory, or who were here but a short time. These, excepting the few last names mentioned, have all passed away. The tailoring business was carried on at an early date. Josiah Long, my wife's father, was a tailor. He served his apprenticeship with his uncle, David Long, Sr., who was the father of Captain Henry Long, Captain John W. Long and David Long. Mr. Long worked at the tailor- ing business until he died, which event occurred about 1813. Then in succession Benjamin Cottman, a man by the name of Smith, William Purnell, Joseph Benson, John H. Powell, William Atkinson, William Fisher, Theo. Hall, William S. C. Polk, Emerson G. Polk, James Wells, McCayland,(?) Edward Ardis and W. F. Jones. Emerson G. Polk, W. F. Jones and Edward Ardis are the present tailors of the place.
CONTINUES NEXT SATURDAY HERE AT THE POCOMOKE PUBLIC EYE.Friday, January 26, 2024
OMG!
No, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge wasn't sinking but Thursday morning fog created that illusion.
AT&T outage
(WMDT)
DELMARVA – AT&T has reported an outage that is impacting most of the area.
We’re told the estimated restoration time is 3 p.m. Friday.
Emergency Services officials advise anyone with an emergency to utilize a carrier other than AT&T to call 911 or use a landline phone if possible, as AT&T customers may not be able to reach 911.
Time Machine Preview
This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:
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1987 .. Retiring Worcester County employees honored-
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2006 ..
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Wind energy company out but its OC wind farm still in says Baltimore Sun.
Offshore wind company Orsted withdrew Thursday from an arrangement with Maryland regulators governing how much it can charge for the power it would generate at its planned Skipjack wind farms.
The company said in its notice to Maryland regulators that it is not ceasing development on its wind farm, which is planned off the coast of northern Ocean City.
(View news article:)
UPDATED: Earlier Thursday- Hazmat Incident
(WBOC)
POCOMOKE CITY, MD - A Hazmat incident at the RICCA Chemical Company in Pocomoke required emergency personnel responses from both Worcester and Wicomico Counties Thursday.
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office said Broad Street where the chemical company is located between Pocomoke Beltway and 8th Street was closed due to the incident on Thursday, January 25th, though police assured neighbors it was contained.
Due to precautionary measures, the Sheriff’s Office says elementary and middle school students were being kept inside the schools.
Police asked neighbors in the area to limit outside activity at this time.
The Pocomoke City Police Department was also on the scene, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
As of about 2 p.m. Thursday, the Pocomoke City Police Department said the area had been deemed safe and Broad Street had been reopened.
In a statement released Thursday afternoon, TidalHealth Peninsula Regional announced they were working with the Salisbury Fire Department on an active decontamination situation at the ambulance entrance outside the Salisbury hospital in connection with the incident.
According to TidalHealth, three civilians were being treated following a chemical explosion in Pocomoke. None of the injuries are life-threatening, according to the hospital. Salisbury Fire Chief Rob Frampton tells WBOC 6-7 EMS responders were also being treated for exposure.
Normal emergency department operations are continuing at the hospital, TidalHealth says.
(delmarvanow.com photo:)
(Earlier reports from law enforcement:)
Pocomoke City Police Dept:
On the 25th of January, 2024, officers responded to Broad Street in reference to a hazardous material exposure. Hazardous Material Experts have since arrived with the officers and the situation is currently being handled. We would like to assure the public there is no immediate threat to the public or community.
Thank you.
Worcester County Sheriff's Office:
(1/25/24)
Hazmat Incident on Broad St in Pocomoke City, MD
Law Enforcement is advising a hazmat incident on Broad Street in Pocomoke City, MD. This road is closed between Pocomoke Beltway and 8th Street. This hazmat incident is contained, however, due to precautionary reasons the elementary and middle school students are being kept inside. Law Enforcement are also asking neighborhoods in the surrounding areas to limit outside activity during this time. Pocomoke City Police Department is handling this incident.
Follow up- the new water meters in Pocomoke City
In late November when the city of Pocomoke posted notification about its installation project to replace all water meters with radio read meters it stated: "Following installation of the new meter, the contractor will instruct the customer on how to flush the water system." However, issues with clogged lines have occurred following new meter installation. Please note the following from the City:
PREVENT CLOGGING OF WATER LINES IN YOUR HOME AFTER NEW WATER METER INSTALLATION
"After the replacement of your meter, it is necessary to cleanse your home's system by allowing the cold water to flow from the bathtub for a minimum duration of 30 seconds. We advise this precautionary measure as running water through alternative water lines prior to usage may result in the obstruction of screens in sinks, washers, ice makers, and other appliances. This obstruction can occur due to sediment present in the lines, which may accumulate during the process of restarting the line following meter installation. "
City of Pocomoke Water Dept: 410-957-2521
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Phone Scam Alert!
Worcester County Sheriff's Office:
Beware of Phone Scams Impersonating Delmarva Power!!
Scam Alert: We've received reports of scammers spoofing Delmarva Power's phone number, threatening to disconnect electricity unless immediate payment is made.
Don't fall Victim:
Delmarva Power does not demand instant payment over the phone
What to Do:
Hang up immediately if you receive such a call.
Do not share personal or financial information.
Contact Delmarva Power directly using the official number on your bill to verify.
Spread the Word:
Help protect your community by sharing this message. Inform friends, family and neighbors about this scam. Together, we can stop fraudsters in their tracks!!
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Senator Carozza: No to offshore wind energy.
Monday, January 22, 2024
Investigation continues into disturbance at Snow Hill
(1/22/24)
Worcester County Sheriff's Office press release:
On the evening of Thursday, January 18th, 2024 after the varsity basketball game at Snow Hill High School, an isolated fight took place in the hallway outside the gym. This resulted in a disruption in the orderly exit of patrons attending the game. During this time additional fights occurred resulting in additional law enforcement personnel being requested by deputies on the scene.
The investigation that began that evening continues today as we are reviewing an enormous amount of video to identify those involved. As the investigation continues and at the appropriate time, charges will be requested and filed.
