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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-09-02
The Newspaper and the
People.

The local newspaper is a greater
conservator of the moral and material
interests of the people than any other
one factor in community. If it is true
to the traditions of the craft, it never
fails to stand between the people and
any harm that might befall them. The
newspaper is closer to the people, with
the possible exception of the church,
than any other institution In the COM
munitv. The editor knows more peo-
pie than any other man in any trade,
profession, or calling in the community.
He knows their wants, their wishes,
their weaknesses. their follies, their
vices and their virtues. He is the
custodian of their innermost secret. He
has gazed upon the gruesome skeleton
in practically every family closet within
the jurisdiction of his newspaper, and
il he were to speak out and tell all he
knows, the community would be shaken
from center to circumference with the
revelations of scandal. But he does not
choose to speak out in that manner. for
he desires to exploit only the good that
men and women do and thus exalt the
community. He would rather exploit
virtue than expose vice, notwithstand-
ing that the majority of the reading
public are clamorous for the sensational.
His purpose is to elevate the standing
of his publication as well as that Of the
community.
The people of every community owe
debt of gratitude to their newspapers.
Some of them are not always eager to
discharge that debt. They are rather
inclined to give the newspapers the
worst of it. They seem to forget for
the time being that the newspapers
have already shielded, or defended them
in their private lives and saved them
from business ruin and social ostracism.
The newspapers would probably do the
same thing again even in the face of
those peoples base ingratitude. The
trouble is that, while exposing the
moral obliquity of some. pain and sor-
row and humiliation are brought upon
others who are innocent. That is
another reason why the well regulated
newspaper remains quiescent under
aggravating circumstances. journal.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-09-02
A Great Maryland Industry.

Speaking of the Frightening prospects
for the canning industry the Baltimore
American says: "Maryland's canning
industry is of enormous extent and i'm
portance. The orator who first men,
toned that discarded tin cans with
Maryland brand on them form a belt
around the world, reaching under the
ocean. indulged a poetic fancy that is
also the literal truth. The Maryland
canned-goods output is commodity that
aids greatly in keeping shipping lines
from this port in business and gives out
going traffic to every railroad line. The
canning of fruits and vegetables is
Maryland's leading manufacturing in
dustry, and it is an industry which is
susceptible of continuous expansion. In
the general discussion as to how-in
what direction the manufacturing in
terests Of Baltimore can best be pro-
NOTED, it is well to give thoughtful at
tention to the kind of industries which
have been successfully developed here.
The soil of Maryland is peculiarly adapt
ed to the growing of fruits and vegeta-
bles. and the more abundant rainfall of
the Atlantic Slope region also contributes
to the making of the region within one
hundred miles of Baltimore q trucking
region. Being so 1t is region where
the canning business should expand in
definitely. There is room for hundred,
more canneries here in Baltimore" n
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-09-02
TUESDAY,
October 3rd, 1911,
Land Office Warrant.

Having received from the Commits
sioner of the Land Office special war
rant to survey and lay out for and in
the name of Frederick Gunby Bell. of
Wicomico County, State of Maryland,
one acre, more or less, of vacant land
in the Second Election District of Wor-
cester County, State of Maryland, be-
ing an Island in Chincoteague Bay, the
said Island lying South of larger Island
named Whittington's Point, being sepa-
rated from said Island by about 300 feet.
The Island is about 200 feet long and
about 40 feet wide. 1t lies near the
intersection of longitude rs degrees, Is
minutes. and latitude 3S degrees, 6 min
utes. 1t is the middle Island of three
Islands, the most northerly of which is
called Whittington's Point on the Mary
land Virginia Typographical Map. Green
Run Quadrangle. ISSUED by U. s.
Geological Survey, Edition 1901 The
three Islands mentioned are the most
westerly of a number of Islands in that
vicinity. Now. therefore. ] hereby give
notice that | shall proceed to locate the
said warrant on the 1lth day of October,
1911, at ten o'clock a. m.
The above warrant was issued May
lst. 1911.
w. u. SCHOOLFIELD,
Surveyor for Worcester County, Md.
sept. 9-3t)
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-09-02
WILLIAM F. JOHNSON, Attorne.
Order NiSi.
Frances Purnell. by Margaret d. Pur-
nell, GuardiBn and next friend.

Frances Purnell. by Margaret ID. Pur-
nell, Guardisn and next friend.
VS..
Charles McGregor ct al.
In the Circuit Court for Worcester Coun-
ty. In Equity. No. 1888. July Term.
1911, to wit-August 3Oth. 1911.
ORDERED that the sale of property
mentioned in these proceedings made
and reported by Margaret ID. Purnell.
Trustee, be ratified and confirmed unless
cause to the contrary thereof be shown
on or before the 25th day of September
next provided copy of this order be in
serted in some newspaper printed IN
Worcester County once in each of three
successive weeks before the 18th day of
September. in the year nineteen hun
dred and eleven.
The report states the amount Of sales
to be $4,000.
OLIVER d. COLLINS. Clerk.
True Copy, Test:
OLIVER D. COLLINS. Clerk.
(sept. 2-at)
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-09-02
WhatCOat N. E. Church.

Preaching Sunday at 1890 a. m. and
8. 90 D. m. Sunday-school at 1l.30 a. m.
Young Peoples Glass at 7.30 Monday
night. Prayer meeting at 500 Wednes-
day evening. Friday, Junior choir, 7.SO;
Senior choir. 8. is p. m.
Ladies' Aid Society the first Tuesday
night in each month. Young Peoples
Aid Society the second Monday night IN
each month. Official meeting. the first
Monday night in each month. Seats
free, all cordially invited.
G. W. PRETTYMAN, Pastor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-09-02
STATE OF ONO. Cry OF ss.

STATE OF OHlO, CITf OF 90
TOLEDO, LUCAS COUNTY. 90
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner of the firm of F. J.
Cheney & Co., doing business in the
CITY OF Toledo, County and State afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of Halls
Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9Th day Of Decem-
ber, A. ID. 1886.
A. w. GLEASON,
(sEAI) Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally. and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Send
for testimonials free.
FL. CHENEY & Co.. Toledo. o.
Sold by all druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-09-02

The firm Of Lynch & Shrieves, manu-
facturers of barrels at Girdletree. Mary
land. has dissolved by mutual consent.
All persons owing said firm will please
settle with Mr.. j. S. Shrieves. by Sept
ember Both.
All persons, who have bills against
Lynch & Shrieves, will please present
them for settlement to Mr.J. S. Shrieves.
by September Both.
The business has been sold to other
parties. and the firm of Lynch & Shrieves
is no longer in existence.
We take this means. however. of
thanking our old customers for their fa-
vors, and recommend our successors, G.
Ernest Hill, William s. Townsend, j.
w. McKenny, to them for their future
patronage.
J. F. LYNCH,
j. S. SHRIEVES.
Girdletree, Md, Aug. 26th. 1911.
(aug. 26-3t)
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-09-02

is a great medicine of proven value for
both acute and chronic kidney and blad-
der ailments. 1t is especially recon-
mended to elderly people for its won
derful tonic and reconstructive qualities,
and the permanent relief and comfort Il
gives them. For sale by all druggists.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-09-02
Sound investments

Our success as bond house depends
in large degree upon the confidence OF
our clients. We give the same care
and attention to the man having $lOO
to invest as to the man having $40. 900.
We invite correspondence from in
vestors, large or small. who wish the
best possible rate of interest consistent
with safety.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-09-02

State Of Maryland. County Of Worcester. IS.
|. VIM. Il. Bratten. Cashier Of the above-namcd
bank do solemnly swear that the above statement
Is true to the best Of my knowledge and belief
VIM. +. BRATTEN. Cashier
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this Tth day
Of Sept. 1911 EDWARD C. CONNER. N. r.
Correct-Attcst:
OLIVER ID. COLLINS.
WM. r. JOHNSON. Directors.
JNO w. STATION. '
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-09-02
Land Office Warrant.

Having received from the Commits
sioner Of the Land Office a special war
rant to survey and lay out for and in the
name of Floyd P. Waggaman, of Anne
Arundel County, State of Maryland, one
acre, more or less, of vacant land IN
Worcester County, State of Maryland,
being an Island in Chincoteague Bay.
directly East Of the mouth of Robbins
Creek, and about one and a half mile
Southwest of North Beach Life Saving
Station, said Island being commonly
known as Tingle's Island; now, there
fore, hereby give notice that shall
proceed to locate the said warrant on
the 10th day of October, 1911, at 10
o'clock a. m.
The above warrant was issued August
18th, 1911.
W. u. SCHOoLFIELD,
Surveyor for Worcester County. Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-09-02

State Of Maryland. County Of Worcester. 50:
!. Eben Hearnc. Cashier of the above named
bank. do solcmny swear that the above state
mentis true TO the best Of my knowledge and be-
lief.
EBEN HEARNE. Cashier
Subscribed and sworn 20 before me this 9Th day
of Sept. i.lf. HORACE PAYNE.
Notary Public
Corrcct-Attcst:
LAURENCE HASTINGS
JOHN S. AYDELOTTE. Directors.
GEORGE NJ. UPSHUR.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-09-02
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
First National Bank of Snow Hill

at Snow Hill. in the State Of Maryland. at the
close Of business. Sept LIST. 1911.
nEcArtnnNSc
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-09-02


Loans and Discounts $3.50. o.sO7. n
Overdrafts. secured and unsecured ---- 8l6.b7
U. $. Bonds TO secure circulation i2.5O0.OO
Bonds, securities. etc ctc.---..--.--.-4--. $3.50 ~
Banking house. furniture and fixtures 6,i673l
Due from Natl. banks (not reserve agtl Is. .i64 80
Due from State and Private Banks and
Bankers. Trust Co.'S. Savings Banks 4.GOs56
Due from approved reserve agents. 5i.62690
Notes Of other National Banks. $1,000
Frac'l paper currency, nickcls. cents fO9 10
Lawful money reserve in bank
specie -a--- Slb.U3b.Ml % noe m
Legal-tendcr notes.. 100000 ~''"So !"
Redemption fund with ". S. Treasurer
Is per cent Of circulation. 62500
Total $3.50. II
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid n.---.----..------- in 100000
Surplus fund -----------------...-- 50.000O0
Undivided profits. less exp. and tax pd. 20.s206t
National Bank notes outstanding i2.500O0
Due 20 other National Banks .------..-- s,i295 Sc
Due State 4 Private Banks & Bankers 5O7O6
Dividends Unpaid d.---.------....--- 5000
Individual deposits subject TO check 4i3.55254
Cashiers checks outstanding. Lob IS
Liabilities other than those above stated Alb
Total -.----.---.-.-..-...--.. 1856 9,3ii
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-09-02

October 23d, oath and 25th are the
days selected for holding the Maryland
Convention Of the Christian Endeavor
Society in West Nottingham Presbyter-
ian Church.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-09-02
Fire Insurance Loss
Paid

The loss sustained by Chas. J. Mckee,
which occurred on July 18th, caused by
lightning, has been adjusted and paid
by THE HOME INSURANCE COM
PANY of NEW YORK. to the entire
satisfaction of the assured.
Property owners should be protected
by HOME" policy--its losses are ad-
justed promptly and paid without dis
count.
ASK FOR A HOME POLICY.
w. E. BRATTEN & co.
Agents,
SNOW HILL, MD.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-09-02
REPORT SHOWING THE CONDITION OF
The Commercial National Bank,

at Snow Hill. in tho State Of Maryland. at the
close Of business. Sept. lst. 1911.
RESOURCES
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-09-02
FOR SALE

One gasoline boat for sale at reason
able price. Can be seen at Golden
Quarter Farm. Also all kinds of Farm
Machinery, comparatively new. Can
be bought on easy terms. Hogs for
sale. All at Golden Quarter Farm. Ber-
lin. Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-09-02
Report Of The Condition of
DEPOSIT AND SAVINGS BANK
OF Snow Hill,

at Snow Hill. in the State Of Maryland. at the
close Of business. Sept. LIST. 1911.
RESOITRCES
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-08-25

Battle Creek, Neb., Aug. 1S.-Special
to The News: About 600 people were
present Sunday at the dedication of
the new Lutheran st. Paul's church at
Buffalo Creek. Sermons were deliv-
cred by Rev. T. j. Vogel, the local
minister, Rev. j. Hoffman of Battle
Creek, Rev. George Bloedel of Battle
Creek Heights, and Rev. H. R. Bohlsen
of Wisner. The cornet band of the
church accompanied the songs. 1t is
fine country church, 52X30, steeple
sixty feet high, with large new bell
The structure cost little over $4,000.
Meals were served in the old church.
The latter will be used as a school
house for the parochy.
Clarence Herbison of the plumbing
firm of Grant & Herbison of Norfolk
is here this week with his men putting
in lighting plant of modern kind in
Col. T. d. Freezes mansion on East
Main street.
George Simmons went to McHenry
N. D., Friday for visit with his aunt
Mrs. N. d. Evans.
Mrs. j. f. Miller returned last week
from Dorsey, where she had been
nursing her sick daughter, Mrs. Her
man cyl. The latter is quite well
again.
Mrs. NJ. Warnke and daughter-in
law, Mrs. Bernard Warnke, visited
Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Reimer Hintz, at Neigh.
Mr.. Dewey of Neigh visited in Bat
tie Creek the fore part of this week
| with his, Harry Dewey and family.
Giles ]. Hunter left Monday for Nor
folk, where he expects to make his fu
ture home.
Tuesday night boy-a ten-poundel
and the first heir-made his appear
ance at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Massman.
Prof. f. D. Keyl of st. Louis, Mo.
has accepted position as teacher a
the Lutheran school here and is ex
pected here with his family some time
next week.
| Wednesday boy, the second, was
welcomed at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
George Klein.
John A. Wright and family returned
! Monday from Excelsior Springs, Mo.
much improved in health.
Rev. r. J. Vogel of Buffalo Creel
went to Hot Springs, S. D., Monda!
for recuperation.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-08-25
Mrs, Hampden Nelson.

Mrs. Hampden Nelson, wife of En-
gineer Nelson of the Northwestern
railroad died at her home, 90l South
Fourth street at S:15 a. m. Nervous
prostration and heart trouble We're the
cause of death. Funeral services will
take place from the family home at
2:30 Saturday afternoon. At o'clock
services will again be held in the
Christian church.
Mrs. Nelson was born on farm in
Adair county, Ia, forty years ago. In
February, 1888, she was married to
Mr.. Nelson. To this union eight chill.
dren were born, seven of them living
Orley, Nellie, Dora, Charles, Grace
Birdie, Harve. Mrs. Nelson after three
years in Adair county went with her
husband to Spencer, Neb., where they
liver for four years, thence moving to
Missouri Valley. After three years in
this place they came direct to Norfolk
and have lived here since.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-08-25
Hampton Wants Fight.

Butte, Neb., Aug. 1S.-Sports Editor
The News: Ed Hampton of Butte,
Neb., challenges any fighter of his own
weight in a siX.round contest, any
where and at any time.
The report of the fight in The News
of August 10th seems to be changed
to suit the pen of the person who sent
the report Fight fans, seconds, and
referee, all give Hampton the best of
the first round by big margin. Hamp-
ton had Sullivan at his mercy in the
first round by wallop to the jaw fol.
lowed by terrific punch to the stom-
ach. Hampton was outweighed and
fought his fight from ten days train.
ing, and these fighters were very un.
evenly hatcher, Sullivan having all
advantages. Hampton's wind tired
him out after the first round and Sui.
| Ivan insisted that the referee count
ten in hurry. a Subscriber,
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-08-25

them. The claimants had to accept
pro rata amount.
The Sluman & Commick Grocery Co.
of Watertown has filed petition in
bankruptcy.
Holly Hays, son of Mr.. and Mrs II.
A. Hays Of Colome, was severely bit.
ten by vicious dog.
II Is estimated that 10000 hunting
licenses will be taken out in South
Dakota this year.
The cornerstone Of the new Cath
Ollie chapel at Sturgis was laid by Bish
op Busch Of Lead
Improvements to the amount OF $780,
900 will be put on the government In
dian school at Rapid City.
Southern Trip county Is excited
over the talk Of new line of railway
to be extended into that country.
The grave of Padant Appi, IA.
nous Sioux chief Of Yankton, is to be
marked by a pretentious monument.
c. j. Wilkse of Clear Lake was kill
ed by gas in well which he was as.
sisting neighbor to complete.
b. f.. Wise and daughter Ethel and
George Simpson and family of Avon
have started on an auto trip to Ar.
kansas.
Creditors of the Andover Farmers
Elevator Co. have agreed to accept 80
percent of their claims in cash and 90
percent in stock of the company.
Attorney General Johnson holds that
| the legislature had a right to use q
portion of the general appropriation in
advance of July / for the benefit of the
militia.
William Sayers of Pukwanna owed
Samuel Dusseau on note and is al
| legged to have forced him to cancel It
at the point of a gun. He has been
arrested.
O. A. BriCtson of Brookings, invent.
or of a detachable auto tread, was
| given reception, a feature of which
was an auto parade in which $4,000
worth of machines took part
The temperature at Pierre went to
1O4 recently, the highest record for
the summer at that point.
| u. Stone, a druggist of Norden, has
built home on claim which he as
serts has not been filed upon He Is
taking steps to cinch his title. The
land is on the lake and is valuable.
Judge Elliott of the United States
court has decided that insurance poll
cies in South Dakota up to the amount
of $4,000 are exempt from the claims
of creditors.
The Charles Mix County Fair asso
citation is endeavoring to make the
annual fair at Platte the leading coun
ty agricultural exposition Of the state
The premiums have been increased in
many departments and the list added
to in others. Some fine horse racing
is promised besides auto, motorcycle
wagon and foot races as side amuse
ments. Two big ball games have also
been arranged. Hon. Thomas Ster
ling, dean of the state university law
school and candidate for United States
senator, will speak. Numerous vaude
vile and acrobatic features have beer
provided, including the Mcdonald
trick cyclists. The railroads will make
excursion rates and will run specia
trains from nearby points
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-08-25
HOLDS r. r. co. AT BAY.
Iowa Farmer Sits on Fence, With Gun
and Routs Train Crews.

Iowa Farmer Sits on Fence, With Gun,
and Routs Train Crews.
Des Moines, Aug. 1S.-Sitting on a
rail fence, with gun, L. G. Doran, a
farmer living near Boone, has put to
rout the Northwestern railway system
and frustrated the company's efforts
to move three of its cars from its spur
track on the property. The spur on
which the cars are set runs from the
company's main line to coal mine
which has been abandoned. The com.
pany desired to remove the track. A
gang of men, prepared to do the work
went to the farm but found Doran sit.
ting on the fence with gun. He told
them to let the cars alone.
A switch engine was brought into
action and then it developed that the
wheels had been chained to the tracks
The crew and engine returned to
Boone without the cars.
Doran was made defendant in the
federal court in replevin action
brought by the railroad company. The
company wants It's three cars, its 3.1t
miles of tracks and its 1900 ties and
its 1900 spikes.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-08-25

liam llagcl, deceased, In the county
court of Madison county, Nebraska,
Now on the 18TH day of August, 1911.
came Amelia Hagel, the cXecutriX OF
said estate. and pr0ys for leave to
render an account MS such oXccutrix.
1t Is therefore ordered that the nth
day of September, 1911, at | o'clock y.
m. at my office in Madison, Nebraska.
be fixed as the time and place for OK
aiming and allowing such account.
And the heirs of said deceased, and all
persons interested in said estate, are
required to appear at the time and
place SO designated, and show cause.
II such exists, why said account should
not be allowed. =
II is further ordered that said
Amelia Hagel, oXcCutriX, give notice
to all persons interested in said es-
tate by causing copy of this order
to be published in the Norfolk Weekly
News.Journal Il newspaper printed
and in general circulation in said coun-
ty for three weeks prior to the day set
for said hearing,
In testimony whereof | have here.
unto set my hand and affixed my OH.
Cial seal this 18th day of August, A.
II. 1911. VIM. Bates,
(ScaD County Judge.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-08-25
May Probe the Harvester Company

w. II. Green, editor of the Nebraska
Liberal of Creighton, passed through
Norfolk this morning returning from
Washington where he was summoned
by Atty. Gen. Wickersham three
weeks ago. Mr.. Green was asked to
take all the papers and evidence he
had in his possession relating to the
organization and operation Of the In.
ternational Harvester Co.
Asked if he expected a prosecution
by the government of the harvester
trust, Mr.. Green said he was not on
the inside Of the department council
but he was satisfied that the two men
having the work specially in hand
Special Asst. Atty. Gen. Edwin P
Grosvenor and Special Agent Joseph
R. Darling have no superiors in their
class of work and he thought that I'M
less some terrific pressure was
brought to bear nothing would keep
those officials from enforcing the law
as they found it.
Mr.. Grosvenor was the junior coun
sci in the Standard Oil and tobacco
cases and he prosecuted the bathtut
trust very successfully. Mr.. Darling
is one of the experienced men Of the
department, speaks the language OF
nearly every nation we are doing bust
ness with and has been in all kinds Of
| investigation.
Mr.. Green says that Senator La Fol
lette is the man Of the hour in Wash
| in pton opd that ba woc yory fort,,n RI
in being able to get a hearing from
the Wisconsin senator of four hours
when the gentleman from the badger
state was in Norfolk three years ago
The committee on rules have report
ed favorably on a resolution which
Mr.. Green helped to draw, appointing
a special committee of nine member:
tigation Of the harvester trust. WheI
this committee is appointed Mr.. Greer
expects to return to Washington to as
sist the committee as a professional
witness.
while I was in Washington pu
in about two hours each morning TO
three weeks at the department of jus
tice. The attorney of the Information
al, Edgar A. Bancroft, was also IL
Washington, and wanted to know VIII!
they didn't wait for the report Of TIL
commissioner Of corporations, as h
had been Investigating them for tire
years. 1t seems to me that he an
swered his own question, as there hat
been a three-year inquiry with nothing
reported or done, and it was abou
time for different move"