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Democratic messenger., 1909-06-19
Street Examiners Notice.

Whereas, by Ordinance passed by the
Mayor and City Council of Ocean City,
on the 3lst day of May, A. d. 1909, it
was enacted that the street I'M nOceanCity,
Maryland, known as Philadelphia Ave-
nue. be condemned, opened, widened and
altered as a public street of Ocean City
as follows:
From the south side of south Fifteenth
street to the north side of south Third
street, said Philadelphia Avenue to be
made sixty feet in width, that is to say
thirty feet on each side of line drawn
down the centre of Philadelphia Avenue
as the same now exists and is used and
appears on the plat known as the plat of
the property of the Sinepuxent Beach
Company. of Baltimore City, filed with
a deed from Thomas 7. Taber, ct. al,
to Theophilus Tunis et.al., in the office
of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for
Worcester County Maryland; from the
north side of south Third street to the
north side of north First street. the
same to be fifty feet in width, that is to
say twenty-five feet on each side of a
line drawn down the centre of said
Philadelphia Avenue as the same now
exists and is used and appears on the
plat aforesaid; and from the north side
of north First street to the north side
of north Fifteenth street SAID Philadel-
phia Avenue to be made sixty feet in
width, that is to say thirty feet on
each side of a line drawn down the
centre of said Philadelphia Avenue as
the same now exists and is used and
appears on the plat aforesaid.
And Whereas, the undersigned voters
and free-holders in said town of Ocean
City were, Immediately after the pas
sage of said Ordinance. appointed ex-
aminers to go upon the street so pro-
posed to be opened, widened or altered
and to cause the same to be surveyed
and located by a competent Surveyor
and to estimate the damages to the per-
sons over whose lands the proposed
street passes or whose land is in any
way affected by the proposed opening.
widening or alteration, and to return an
account of their proceedings under their
hands to the City Council.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby
given that on the thirty-first day Of
May, A. d. 1909, the undersigned were
duly appointed examiners for the pur-
pose above set out and will meet at the
North-E East corner of North Division
Street and Philadelphia Avenue, in
Ocean City, Maryland, on the 2Sth day
.of June. A. d. 1909, at 8 o'clock A. M,
to perform the duties imposed upon
them as aforesaid.
Under the provisions of the charter Of
Ocean City any person who shall feel
himself aggrieved by the award of said
examiners may take an appeal to the
Circuit Court for Worcester County
within sixty days after such award is
returned.
JOHN w. QUILL1N.
LEMUEL WYATT,
IRVING S. MUMFORD.
Examiners
Democratic messenger., 1909-06-19
Fed Prisoner; Then Shot Him.

Pittsburg, June l7.-After treating
James Monn. his prisoner. to a square
meal at his home. Constable Harry
Davenport was compelled to shoot him
or lose him. Just before dessert was
served Nom jumped from the table
and tried to escape. Davenport hred
several shots after the fleeing man
one lodging In the thigh. Nom drop
ped and was taken to the county Jail
charged with felonious assault.
Democratic messenger., 1909-06-19
FIve.Year.oId Bow browns Self.

Central City. KY. June 17.-"If you
whip me I'll jump into the WELL" de-
clared the fve-year-old son of Mrs.
Sam Scott. when caught In childish
prank. He was spanked and. running
from the room. jumped into the well
before any one could stop him. When
the body was recovered It was found
his neck had been broken.
Democratic messenger., 1909-06-19
PENNSYLVANIA REPUBLICANS
State Ticket Nominated by Convention
at Harrisburg.

State Ticket Nominated by Convention
at Harrisburg.
Harrisburg. Pa. June l6.--The Re
publican state convention to nominate
candidates for state treasurer. auditor
general and justice Of the supreme
court. the latter TO succeed Chief JUS
tice James 7. Mitchell, who will re
tire next January. was held In
the Majestic theater. Senator William
E. Grow. of Fayette county. was elect
ed chairman.
The following ticket was nominated
without opposition:
For Judge OF the supreme court
Robert Won Moschzisker. OF Philadel
phia.
For auditor general. A. r. Sisson. OF
Erie county.
For state treasurer. J. A. Stober. OF
Lancaster county.
Democratic messenger., 1909-06-19

In the District Court of the United
States. for the District of Maryland.
In the matter of l.. l.. Dirickson, Jr.,
Bankrupt. No. 1929. Bankrupt Docket
II. !" To the Creditors of the said
bankrupt. You are hereby notified that
the real and personal estate as described
in the foregoing advertisement of the
Trustee. will be sold at the time, place
and upon the the terms therein stated.
ADIAL P. BARNES,
[June 5 tsl Referee in Bankruptcy.
Democratic messenger., 1909-06-19
Wife DEOWNS IN TUB
AS HUSBAND SLEEPS
Young Woman Falnts and Falls
Into Water.

Pittsburg. June 17.-While bending
over a washtub full Of water In the
basement OF her home on the north
side. Mrs. Florence Laucher. twenty
four years old. tainted. fell head-firsi
into the tub and was drowned.
Her husband. who is employed a
night. was aHleep upstairs. The crying
OF q child OF Mrs. Laucher attracted
the attention OF Joseph Javer. a neigh
bor. He heard running water In the
basement and found the mother dead
her body PROSTATE and her head under
water.
Democratic messenger., 1909-06-19
Wages Of 5000 Advanced.

Pittsburg. June Height thousand
employees of the Jones & Laughlin
Steel company have been notified that
from the date OF June their wage
rate has been computed on a basis OF
10 per cent higher than has ruled
since last April. when the same rate
- vAductinn yes made
Democratic messenger., 1909-06-19
York Man Was Polsoned.

York. Pa. June 1.-THE coroner's
Jury invest eating the death OF Joshua
Tracey rendered verdict that he had
been poisoned by some person un.
known. strychnine being used. An ar
rest will probably be made by Chief
White. who is at work on the mystic
rious murder.
Democratic messenger., 1909-06-19
MORSE OUT ON SIPS, 900 BAIL
Long Fight Of Banker Under 10 Years
Sentence In Won by Counsel.

Long Fight Of Banker Under 10 Years
Sentence 10 Won by Counsel.
New York. June II. - Charles w.
Morse. the millionaire banker, who
was convicted OF violating the national
banking laws, and sentenced to fifteen
years In jail. was. after three months
fight by his counsel. admitted TO bail
In the sum OF s125.0oo. This is said to
be the largest bail bond ever exacted
by court In this city.
Bonds signed by q group OF Mr..
Morse's friends to the required amount
were quickly offered and Mr.. Morse
was freed from the Tombs prison. The
court reserved decision on Morse's ap-
peal for new trial.
Democratic messenger., 1909-06-19
SaturdayJune 26, 1909
At 2 o'clock, P. M.

As = " StbShp hAs
the following real and personal estate
situated in Worcester County, Maryland,
and described as follows:
First-All that house and lot situated
in the town of Berlin, in the Third Elec-
tion District of WorcesterC County, Mary
land, described in deed to Isaiah Fas-
slit from Edward j. Dirickson and wife,
dated the twenty-seventh day of Feb
ruary. 1891, recorded among the land
records of Worcester County, in Llber
F. II. P. No. /, folio $40.
Second-All that one story brick
building with the lease-hold to the land
upon which the same is situated, on the
west side of William Street, in said
town of Berlin, said lease-hold having
an annual charge of $22. so and being
for a term Of ninety-nine years. renew
able thereafter.
Third-A one-third interest in the
schooner ~. X. MOFFETT," said
schooner being of the dimension of
seventy feet in length, with breadth
of twenty-one feet.
Democratic messenger., 1909-06-19
Yeterinary%GS GSurgeOn

On and after April 10th. 1909. Dr. A.
w. Smith. v. S., will have with him n
qualified assistant, VIM. Geo. Black, v.
$. Diseases of Horses, Cattle. and
Dogs successfully treated. Castration,
Dentistry. and all surgical operations a
speciality. A. W. SMITH, v. s.
II Snow Hill, Md.
Democratic messenger., 1909-06-19
A Valuable
Hardware Business
For Sale

The undersigned, executrix of the last
will and testament Of Jonathan j. Hur-
lock, will receive bids until June 18th,
1909. for the purchase Of the valuable
hardware business of Mr.. Hurlock in
the town of Snow Hill, Md. The stock
is one of the largest and most varied in
the county and the business is well es-
tablished. Prospective purchasers may
examine the invoice at the Office of the
Register OF Wills for Worcester County.
The right to reject any or all bids is
hereby reserved.
JULIA HURLOCK,
Executrix.
Democratic messenger., 1909-06-19

All the business interests of, and
property owned by Doctor Charles H..
Bennum prior to May 18th, 1909. having
been placed in our hands, we will sell
at private sale the residence of DIR.
Bennum situated in the town of Girdle-
tree. Will sell also one mare and
carriage, and one motor cycle. All
parties indebted to the above named are
requested to make immediate settlement
either by cash or bankable note, as it
is necessary that all book accounts be
closed at once. Parties holding claims
against said Doctor Bennum dating
prior to May 18th. 1909, should present
the same to the undersigned.
JOHN p. HANCOCK,
w. T. A. TOWNSEND.
Democratic messenger., 1909-06-19
$4,000 IS MISSING

Bank Teller Arrested and Police Say
He Confessed.
New York. June 17.-Forty thousand
dollars Is missing from the vaults OF
the Clinton branch OF the Jefferson
bank. small private institution
whose teller. Paul Endemann. disap-
peared several days ago. Endemann
was arrested in Brooklyn and was
held In $4,000 bail for examination
The police say that he has confessed
and detectives say that the banks loss
may reach $4,000.
Democratic messenger., 1909-06-19
WILLIAM F. JOHNSON, Attorney.
Collectors Sale

By virtue of a power conferred upon
me by law as Collector of State and
County taxes for Worcester County and
and the State of Maryland. will sell
at public auction at the Court House
door In the town Of Snow Hill, Mary
land, on
TUESDAY, June I'D, 1909,
at 2 o'clock, p. NJ, certain tract of
land in the Sixth Election District OF
Worcester County. containing fifty acres
more or less. assessed to Joshua Cot
tingham's heirs. to satisfy State and
County taxes duly levied and now re-
manning unpaid. for the years 1906. 1907
and 1908.
Terms Of Sale-CASH.
T. SPENCE SMITH,
Collector.
Democratic messenger., 1909-06-19
Pinned Fast as He lanIted Fuse; Dies

Pottsvilie. ia. June i7.-After Mar
tin Semar. miner employer at the
Bast colliery. Ashland. ignited fuse
TO a dynamite blast. prop OF timber
fell and pinned him fast in the bottom
OF the breast Being unable to extri
cate himself he received the force OF
the explosion and was killed.
Democratic messenger., 1909-06-19
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to all persons
having accounts against Worcester
County to file the same in the Office Of
the County Treasurer in the Court
House. in Snow Hill, on or before
TUESDAY. June I'D, 1909.
so that said accounts may be passed
upon and, If allowed. placed in the levy
of 1909.
Ali accounts must be properly item
lied. dated and probated. and should
be filed at once.
By order of the Board.
]. EDWARD WHITE.
Clerk.
Democratic messenger., 1909-06-19
DEUNA VISTA SPRINGS
ID HOTEL
EDWARD DAVIS. Manager.
BEUNA VISTA SPRINGS p. o..

Franklin County, Pa.
In the heart of the Blue Ridge Noun
tains. 1000 feet above sea level.
Only II miles from the historic bat
tlefield Of Gettysburg.
The most delightful mountain resort
in America. Season of 1909 opens on
June 10. Write for booklet.
Democratic messenger., 1909-06-19
WILLIAM F. JOHNSON. Attorney.
rustee's Sale
OF VALUABLE
Real & Personal Estate

By virtue of an order of the United
States District Court. for the District
of Maryland, passed on the second day
of June, 1909. in the matter Of l.. l..
Dirickson, Jr.. Bankrupt, the UNDER
signed, trustee for the estate of the
said bankrupt, will sell at public auction
to the highest bidder in front of the
Atlantic Hotel, in the town of Berlin,
Md. on
Democratic messenger., 1909-06-19

Mrs. J. b. X. Purnell will sell her
household and kitchen furniture at auc-
ton Tuesday, June 22d.
Democratic messenger., 1909-06-19
TERMS OF SALE.

The terms of sale are: one half cash,
balance in six months. the deferred
payments to be secured by the bond of
the purchaser with approved security,
bearing interest from the day of sale,
or all cash. at the option of the purch-
aser.
WILLIAM F. JOHNSON,
Trustee.
Democratic messenger., 1909-06-19

For Rent: After June 10Th, my
house on Federal Street. Mrs. j. B. X.
Purnell. May l5-3t.
Democratic messenger., 1909-06-19
WILLIAM G. KERBIN, Attorney.
Executrix' Sale
OF A VALUABLE
Hardware Stock.


BY virtue of an order of the Orphans 8
Court of Worcester County, Maryland.
the undersigned Executrix of Jonathan
J. Hurlock, deceased. will sell at pub
lie auction, in front of the Court House
door at Snow Hill, Maryland. on
TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 1909,
at the hour of 2 o'clock p. m.
All that valuable Stock of Goods
owned by the late Jonathan J. Hurlock,
situate in Snow Hill, Nd. consisting Of
Hardware, Wood and Willow Ware,
Harness, Saddles, Machine Oils, Ropes,
Farming Utensils, all kinds of Wire,
and general stock of goods usually
kept in such country store.
The Entire Stock Will Be Sold
As a Whole.
There is but one other hardware store
in the town, and this stand and stock of
goods is one Of the best on the Shore.
This is a chance of a lifetime. The
party purchasing the goods can secure
the rental Of the store for the future.
Parties desiring to examine the goods
will be shown Though the store.
TERMS OF SALE.
Twenty-Five per cent. cash on day OF
sale, one-half Of balance payable in six
months, and the balance in one year,
with approved secured notes bearing
interest.
JULIA HURLOCK,
Executrix Of Jonathan j. Hurlock.
will be in the Office of Mr.. William
G. Kerbin every Saturday afternoon
between the hours of 1.30 and 6 o'clock,
to receive payments of accounts due the
estate of the late Jonathan j. Hurlock
and to attend to any business connected
with said estate. Any one can call at
my residence on Church Street at any
time to attend to any business.
JULIA HURLOCK.
Executrix.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-31
An Honor to His Country.

From wood chopper to one of
the greatest of American astron-
omors is a lorg gauntlet of diff
culties overcome and obstacles
surmounted. but it is the record
of Prof. Simon Newcomb, who
died in Washington the other
day. 1t is a record which chal-
lenges the admiration and emu
lation of all who believe that Am
erica is, always has been and al
ways will be, the land of oppor-
tunity Prof Newcomb was not
only the most eminent of Ameri-
can mathematicianSa and astrono-
mers, but his scientific fame was
worldwide, his name was as fam
iliar in the highest circles of the
worlds intellectual giants as it
was throughout the country
he had so signally honored by
his acnievemets.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-31
In Menorian.

William Riley Page was born
in Ottumwa, Iowa, January u,
1847. died July Goth, 1909, at Ex-
celsior Springs, Mo. His youth
was spent in Indiana, where he
answered the last call for volun-
teers, enlisting as a private in
Company q, 147 Indian infantry,
February, 1865, and discharged
the same year, August, 1865.
From that time till he came to
Kansas he lived at Storm Lake,
Iowa. He was married to Miss
Sadie Jones, June Is, 1874 To
this union was born three daugh-
ters, two daughters and his wife
are living at Ellis. Kan. He came
to Kansas in 1874, and to Trego
county in 1877, where he resided
after him. He engaged in stock
raising till about two years ago
when he removed to Hugo, Colo,
where he has been engaged in
the restaurant business. Mr..
Page had been in failing health
for about a year and his death
had heen expected at most any
time, yet the news came as a
shock to his old friends and
neighbors. Mr.. Page had many
ups and downs in a financial way
during his stay in Trego county,
yet he was a man that never ask
ed for sympathy nor would he
receive it. His funeral was con-
Quoted from the residence of his
daughter, Mrs. Matte Neal, at
Ellis, where his many friends
viewed the remains and truth
fully said, there lies an old sol
dier, a good neighbor and an
honest man." The funeral ser
mon was delivered by Rev. Chill
dress, and six old soldiers were
his pail bearers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-31

Morgan Mason's father-in-law
and family have been visiting him
for few days. One of his broth
er-in-laws sang a solo at the M. :.
E. church last Sunday evening.
Morgan promised to try the boys
out and let the best one sing.
Mr.. Putnam delivered the goods
all rights.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-31

There will be a praise service
rendered at the Presbyterian
church Sunday exening, August
1st. The following numbers will
be given:
Professional, Praise Ye the
Father.
Hymn.
Prayer and Chant.
Along the River of Time,
Double Quartet.
Solo, Miss Nelson.
The Lost Chord, Choir.
Address, Rev. Mr.. Allison.
In the Secret of His Presence,
Quartet
Duet, Miss Alene and Mr.. w.
r. Nelson.
Jesus Lover of My Soul,
Ladies' voices.
Heaven and Earth Display,
Choir.
Hymn.
Benediction and Postlude.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-31

Chris Kulp has purchased the
Central House of ]. w. Bush and
will open up for business next
Sunday at noon. Chris is fine
cook and will give the public
first class service. Chris is a
Trego county boy and we be-
speak for him a liberal share of
your patronage.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-31

Miss Edith Courtney will sing
at the Methodist church next
Sunday evening. Come, hear the
singing, and the pastors talk on
church officers. Visitors always
welcome There will be no ser
vices at IL a. m, as the pastor
will be assisting in Church Dedi-
cation out in Adair township.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-31

Emil Johnson, one of the pros
porous farmers of Riverside
township, was in the city last
Saturday and proved up on his
homestead before the probate
Judge.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-31

Grant Bronson has bought the
Racket store of W. W. Parks and
has taken possession of it. Grant
did a good business when he run
it before and says he is going to
give his. patrons bargains in
his line every week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-31
3Ist Year. Number u
Kansas City Market Report.

Kansas City Stock Yards, July
81, 1909.
Another moderate run of H.
600 cattle arrived today, follow
ing the light Monday supply of
10000 here yesteday. PriceS
were sharply higher yesterday
and the market is steady tt
strong today, with a new higl
top on yearlings for the season,
at 81 -65. Heavy corn fed steers
have been scarce this week, moth
ing strictly prime included, al
though numerous lots went at
S6.75 to 500, the latter figure
the top both yesterday and to-
day. There has been a better
demand for the heavy steers this
week. which, coupled with scar
city of that class, puts them in
better standing then they have
been for several weeks past.
Shortage of fed grades balance
of the summer is likely to result
in stronger prices for them
Grass steers are selling at 81 SO
to So. 90, some Greenwood county
steers weighing 1900 at S5. so to
S5. 90 this week, bulk of cows at
So. 90 to $4.25, heifers So. so TO
s. 90, fed heifers worth up to
S7.25 for fancy ones, bulls So. .00
to 81. .25, calves $40O to S7.25-
Heavy calf receipts are being
taken freely, but continued fiuc-
tuations in the market are pre-
pairing the trade for possible
break. Recent rains have bene-
fitted the market on stockers
and feeders, prices are stronger
this week, although the presence
Of a good deal of common stock
from dry sections of Oklahoma
make sales look lower. stockers
selling at 1925 to $4.75, feeders
s4.oo to $500.
Hog prices suffered another
pig decline today, the market.off
10 to Is cents. Supply today is
1900 head, and heavy hogs are
scarce, at $7.7O to $7.77 med
um weights $3.50 to $775, light
logs 1925 to $765. The tend
sncy of owners is to market any
surplus sows that have weaned
heir pigs, rather than put ex
oensive corn into them, as is
when corn is cheaper
This condition, together with re
uctance of producers to keep
growing hogs any longer than is
lbsolutely necessary, is cutting
lown the average weight, and is
n the direction of a shortage of
ard. 1t is also likely to lead to
. larger premium than usual on
leavy hogs this fall and winter.
Sheep are selling steady to
trong this week, but lambs
how a tendency towards weak
less. Run is 5000 today, and in
ludes sprinkling of all classes,
,ut composed mostly of natives
Best lambs are quotable at $7.60,
Though the top today is S7.35,
vethers and yearlings worth up
o $40, ewes $500, feeding
ambs $500. breeding ewes S5. 80
or nice young stock. Utah stuff
las started fairly well and offer
ngs include feeding wethers at
4 .25 to S4. so.
j. A. RICKART,
lN
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-31

HI. Chase, of Towanda, Kans.,
was in the city Wednesday and
made this Office a pleasant call
Mr.. Chase bought quarter sec
tion of land about twenty years
ago and has made money by
holding on to it. Today he can
sell it at handsome profit.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-31

For boy there's nothing wor-
ser than to be a loud mouthed
cursor, for girl theirs nothing
bladder than to be a darn street
gadder.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-31

A. B. Beatty was up from
Franklin township Tuesday and
boarded the eastbound passen-
ger train for Russell having been
called there by a telegram an
nouncing the serious illness of
his aged father.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe ISenberg of
Manito, ILL.,, are the proud par
ents of bran new girl born last
Saturday, July "A. There was
much rejoicing at the Stranahan
home when the news was re
ceiYed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-31

The -Keeney State Bank
received another nest of safety
deposit boxes this week, which
makes the second nest they have
had to add to their lot this year,
as there is such a strong demand
for them.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-31

L. c.. Nudge of Burlington,
Iowa, spent last Sunday with his
son Lester, at this place
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-31

The many friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. Basil Rolosen will be pain
ed to learn of the death of their
little son, aged fifteen months,
which took place last week. Mr..
and Mrs Robson have a large
number of friends in this city
who deeply sympathize with
them in their sad bereavement.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-31

Rev. G. w. Livingstone will
preach at the First Baptist
church in Wa-Keeney, Sunday
morning, Aug. 1st, and at the
the Baptist church in Collyer on
Sunday evening at 7.3O
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-31

The many friends of Mrs. H.
M. Hopper and Miss Emma Beal
will be pleased to learn that they
have returned to Wa-Keeney with
a view of locating permanently.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-31

Don't let the baby suffer from
eczema. sores OF any itching of
the skin. Doan's Ointment gives
instant relief, cures quickly.
Perfectly safe for children. All
druggists sell it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-31

The new city bakery is ready
for business now. We will keep
on hand at all times, fresh bread,
pies, cakes and all kinds of bak-
cry goods, give US a trial. We
know we can please you.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-07-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Lundquist, who
left here about a year ago and
located near Topeka have return
ed and have rented the G. M
Barbee farm east of town.