Merle, George.

George Merle (1874-1945) was an American composer during the first half of the twentieth century. Merle composed a number of popular songs during the 1910s, including "I Should Worry" (1912), "Can You Beat It?" (1914), and "Ragtime Dixie Band". He was also a charter member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP), which was established in 1914.

From the description of George Merle papers, 1911-1940 (bulk 1911-1919) (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 84847656