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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-04-07
President Approves Plan.

The President Commander Chief already has approved the
basis adopted for the army and preparations have been made
the War Department for presenting the the military
committee Congress- Secretary Baker said would go
the House and Senate Committees the resolution had
been adopted Major chief of will explain
plan and the military for the need train the number
the bill will produce This is believed be than
,, GOO to be trained within years.
In the Navy Department Secretary Daniels announced during
the day that for approximately 200 submarine chase
patrol boats had been let and additional being
signed each day Preparations take the huge fleet
of small moorcra for nshore patrol work also being
cd
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-04-07
Gets $500
FOR LOSS or
SONS LIFE
The Young Man Lost His Life In
A Boiler Explosion Al
Canning Factory

No. "a Trials was case re-
moved from Dorchester County
to Worcester, and it was compro-
missed without a trial in the Cir
cult Court for Worcester County
here last Wednesday.
1t was to recover damages by father
for the loss of the life of his son.
Alexander G. Robbins sued Robert l..
Simmons and William f. Applegarth
trading as r. l.. Simmons 4 Co., for
the sum of $4,000 for the loss of his
sons life in the canning factory of the
plaintiffs on the 26th day Of August
1916. when he was instantly killed by
the explosion of boiler in the factory
The defendants agreed to pay tn
plaintiff $l5oo, and all costs of bringir
suit in settlement of his claim. The
occrpted and ON the above basis of
compromise. the suit was dismissed.
OTHER COURT NEWS.
The case Of S. b. Levin x Son. Of
New York, againt = Phillips & Bro.
OF Hebron, Wicomico County. Tor $500,
tried by the Court on Wednesday, Held
sub curia Levin claimed Phillips &
Bro, owed them 5000 which was the
difference between the market value of
tomatoes at the time they purchased
them and the time OF delivery.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-04-07
REPORT ON
DRAINING THE
RIVER SWAMP
Commissioners Of Two Counties
Held a Meeting in Berlin
Last Tuesday.

The County Commissioners Of Wicom.
ico and Worcester Conn,;.s mot IL -.
Apa..:..tl...li.
'''''''0 ''''' '"""'' 'e' ""' 'aSt ueS
daS morning 70 near the reports OF
Mcssrs. LAYTON and Clarke. engineers
reprr4rutinp IN. two co,,rti.s or ~.
,..,.;.., II .i..;.;....,l.n y
W ann. '''' "'o'''oh' h'NeI
swamp Iahds MI Mitchell, OF tho
Wicomico Board was called To preside
over tho n..fin,, and Mr. / r Norro,
,.,,.. ~.
q ~ '"' "'i Ne'''i' ""S maui
secretary oil the meeting.
About fifty persons attended the
meeting most Of whom were land own
ers along the river
Ihe engineers reported they were
satisfied that the work could be done in
satisfactory manner without inuuring
anyone by oyerilows Mr. lIaswel, Gov.
ernment drainage engineer. commended
the project. and Mr. Richards of the
Richards Construction Company said
the work could be done for 81. 500 to
ST. 900 a mile.
Delaware proposes to cut down To the
Maryland line at the expense of the
Delawareans and also to cut four miles
into Worcester also at their expense.
The cut il to be twenty feet wide
and six feet deep to Duncans Crossing
and on down to Porters Crossing. At
this place the outlet is to be iifty feet
wide
The estimated amount Of land to eb
drained is. Worcester County, IS. O0O
acres, Wicomico County, i3. 900 acres.
Delaware. Ii 900 acres Delawar,. ia IN
pay about - per cent of the total cost.
Mr.. Richards says it will cost s.. 900 to
Dig the first shovel of art, meaning
il will cost that much to put the dredpe
at work
Remarks were made by Senator Or
lando Harrison. n. J. Wlmbrow and
others favorable to the proposition.
In the afternoon the Commissioners
held a Joint meeting at which they de-
cided to employ additional counsel TO
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-04-07
Ice Plant For Sale

Desiring to discontinue in the busi-
ness and having other matters requr-
ing our attention. we offer our ice plant
in Snow Hill at private sale There is
a local demand for our full output at
prices prevailing in nearby territory.
and there is an opportunity for cnlarg-
ing the business if prospective purchas-
er desires IT,
Our location on main line of ID. ". &
V. railroad track with switch on siding
running right along side OF buildings ton
our own ground) can not be surpassed
The plant will be sold cheap and on
reasonable terms. Lot plenty large
for extension of business. or connecting
other business enterprise if desired
For particulars address
S. l.. Purnell, Sr.. Salisbury. Md
S. l.. Purnell. Jr., Snow Hill, Md
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-04-07
CALVIN B. TAYLORJ a..
UPSHUR q UPSHURt A''oi"eSS
Order Nisi.
In the matter of the estate of Sarah {
, Dukes. deceased

In the matter of the estate of Sarah {.
n Dukes. deceased
In the Orphans Court of Worcester
County. Maryland February Term.
1917, to-wit: March q, 1917.
ORDERED by the Orphans Court Of
Worcester County, Maryland, this 9th
lay of March. A d.. 1917. that the sale
,ade and reported by Rollin 2. Collins.
ecutor Of the last will and testament
Sarah c. Dukes. deceased, in the
owe cause described be ratified and
lfirmed. unless cause to the contrary
shown on or before the oath day OF
ril, A. ID. 1917; provided copy of
order be inserted in some news
ner published in Worcester County.
ryland, once in each Of three sue
sive weeks on ur before the eth day
April, A. ID. 1917.
he report states the amount of sale
$500. CO.
JAS. $. SCARBOROUGH.
PETER j. JONES,
HENRY +. DAVIS.
Judges
{ -ASBURY c. RILEY,
Register Of Wills.
= Copy, Test:
ASBURY c. RILEY,
Register Of Wills.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-04-07
PRESIDENT WILSON.
iftNlJENi lI.SoN.
Co. Commissioners
Assessment Work

The County Commissioners have been
going over the assessment work of the
Fifth District this week They will
take up the Ninth District next
The following orders have been passed
Ordered by the Board that the Treas
urer pay the following bills:
Capt. II. A. Drummond. $4,000 for
freight on shells
G. f. Stant. SIS % for freight on
shells
Capt Stant SD 80 for freight ON
shells
l.. c. Quinn Il Son. $39.9O for shells.
James H. Hall was notified to stop
work on roads until same get in better
condition, and not TO exceed the contract
price.
Board adjourned TO meet Wednesday.
April ith, 1917
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-04-07
Plan Of War Department.

The of the War Departments gradually be-
coming clear although the details being withheld until they
Congress- Included the scheme be the
equipment establish military training basis
before attempted in the United States.
There many indications that proposed build fight
ing machine composed exclusively of in their twente and
each from home responsibilities that
barrass his odier qualities perfect military weapon be
fashioned officers the army accepted by Congress-
will take and money but will furnish such will
tell against troops in the world
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-04-07
NaSSaWangO N. P. Church

HOO a. M Rev r. f. Morton will
preach.
1000 a. m, Sunday School. Subject
Of Bible Glass, THE Kingdom Of Israel '
The story will take four or five Sundays
perhaps more. so be sure to hear the
account. and the reason why the Ten
Tribes were led into captivity.
The singing in the Sunday School il
improving wonderfully. We would like
all to join heartily and we extend AN
invitation 10 come in the choir.
a cordial welcome awaits you at our
Sunday School every Sunday. Come
and bring the children.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-04-07
TERMS or SALE: CASH.
GEORGE NJ. t'PSHUR,
FRANKLIN UPSHUR,
Assignees
Registra
Notice

In accordance with an Act passed by
the General Assembly Of Maryland.
1916, notice is hereby given that the
Registration Officer for the town of
Snow IIill Worcester County. Mary
land, will sit in the Municipal Building,
on Bank street in said town of Snow
Hill, for the purpose of registering duly
qualified citizens. on
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-04-07
GirdIGtrGG Baptist Church

Sunday School at 10 a. m. Thomas
Smack. Superintendent Preaching by
the pastor at ! 45 p. m. Don't fail TO
come. Another interesting and instruc-
tive sermon will be preached. Baptizing
after sermon. If there are any who
desire to be baptized. they are requested
to come prepared. Bible Nadi- and
testimony meeting at 7.AF ".
Come.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-04-07
For Sale

FOR SALE: Having discontinued
farming. have for sale one Mccormick
Binfer, as good as new; a wagon heavy
enough for two or four horses, in ele-
giant condition; also one Clipper Fan. in
iirst-class order Must be seen to be
appreciated Apply To s. f. Gordy.
Salisbury. Maryland. Phone 20 or J J /.
Givans, on Farm, Phone No. Ill.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-04-07
To Raise Army Of Millions.

Details plans of the War Department for raising army
bering millions if that TO bring the Government
the German Empire terms placed in President Wilson's
hands Wednesday the form of bill prepared by the General
Staff and reviewed and revised part by Secretary Baker and the
general officers who his military advisers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-04-07

The entire National Guard of the United States will be called
the oors probably within four hours from the Pres
dent Wilson approves the declaration of against Germany
About the time the naval militia of the country will be
ordered mobilize and all the both
under arms, will be summoned to duty
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-04-07
M.E.CONFERENCE
HAS ADJOURNED
Presiding Elder DaShieII Reports
Good Work in This Section
OF The Peninsula

Wilmington NJ. +. Conference,
after week of splendid work at
Seaford, Del. adjourned Monday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-04-07
Notice to Creditors

1tice il hereby given that the sub
has obtained from the Orphans
for Worcester County, Maryland.
of Administration on the per
estate Of
JULIA a. GODFREY.
Worcester County, deceased.
ersons having claims against the
/. are hereby warned to exhibit
e, with the vouchers thereof. to
scriber, on or before the 25th
,3ctal rr. 1917. They may other
law@ excluded from all benc-
the aid estate All persons
d 10 4 d estate are requested 10
mmedg payment Given under
ld thiS b day of April, 1917
JAMES Il. PHILLIPS. JR.
Administrator, c. /. a.
ASBURY C. RILEY.
Register Of Wills.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-04-07

REV. l.. +. POOLE
Snow Hill Methodists are very
much gratified that their pastor,
Rev. l.. L. Poole, has been re-
turned to this town. The Mes
senger made comment on his
work here in a recent issue. and
CONTINUED ON PAGE -
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-04-07
Taking The Census.

Harrington having the military of Maryland
taken in Baltimore and all the counties of State.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-04-07
For Rent

The store house at corner Of Market
and Washington Street, Snow Hill. at
present occupied 10y WV Davis This
is probably the best stand in Snow Hill
for green grocery and provision store.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-04-07
Entire Guard To Be Called.

IS who are his military advisers
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-26
FAITH TABERNACLE.
adams Hall).
Main ST. and Woodland Ave.
Rev. T. Kellett, Pastor.
services as follows

Sunday services as follows:
2.30 p. M, Sunday School.
7.30 p. M, Preaching by pastor.
Thursday evening, 8 O'clock, teach
ing service.
The public are cordially invited to
these services.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-26
FOX FEATURE
At The Strand Theatre On Decoration
Day In Z Big Acts.

More pictures like "The Tale OF
Two Cities" and the millennium of tbs
picture business would be near a
hand. Charles Dickens classic of tn,
French Revolution, if one can be per
mitted to employ a bromide, wouic
have been written specially for the
screen. That is, judging from tn
manner in which Frank Lloyd has
handled it. The picture is composed
of virile elements in theme and II
plot. The uprising of the citizens Of
France against the oppression of the
a%ristocrats is at once a thrilling spec
tacle and a tragic one-tragic in the
useless slaughter championed by sucI
persons as Madame DeFarge. On the
other hand, there is the great love of
Sidney Carton for Lucie Manette and
his supreme sacrifice for her-giving
his life that Charles Darnay may live.
Mr.. Lloyd in the handling of the
scenario and in the production of it
has truly earned himself a place in
the hall of fame of directors. Better
than his mastery handling of the mob
scenes, his delightful reproduction Of
the atmosphere of the period; better
than his remarkable double exposure
scenes and the selection of proper
types, is the manne in which he has
handled, the plot itself. In so doing
he has shown himself a master OF
picture craft. He has cut at just the
right moment, has introduced the sub
plots at a time when their introduce
ton is propitious, and has as a con-
sequence derived from the story ev-
cry possible atom of suspense. In
foat Nv 1Oud hos a1ponc+ Ar4donn
Dickens. Better than the book is,
after all, a silly cry, for a book and a
picture are not comparable; but here
we can say that Mr.. Lloyd has trans
lated the original work and endowed
his translation with all the color and
sentiment of it's forerunner. A word
is due the remarkable mob scenes of
the picture. They possess all the con-
ribald crowd, looking and acting, we
Revolutionists. In the court scene,
full dramatic situation of the convic-
ton of Darnay by the written evil
dence of old Manette, is one of the
best in the picture, the mob is utilized
to fine effect. 1t is sprawling, drunk
en-, surging, bowling, demanding jus
tice and handing out injustice.
William Farnum also achieves a
distinct triumph in "a Tale of Two
Cities" In the dual role of Sidney
Carton and Charles Darnay he APP
pears to striking effect. His rendition
of the part of Carton is perhaps the
outstanding one, for the reason that
the character is so appealing, so truly
heroic. Jewel Carmen is a ravishing
Lucie and Herschel Mayall and Rosita
Marstini as the DeFarges are excel
lent, although there is really no sing
ling out of one or two players for per-
sonal praise, all are SO good. In brief,
the story tells of T. Darnay (W. Far
NUM-, in reality a French aristocrat
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-26
CONCISE NEWSLETS
ABOUT THE CITY
Interesting Local Occurrences
Briefly Told

The editor acknowledges receipt
with thanks from Mrs. Frank Relnar
of some beautiful flowers.
A special executive meeting of the
County w. C. T. u. was held on We'd
nesday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
John F. Ryon. Much business of i'm
portance was transacted.
1t is hoped that a full membership
will be out to the meeting of Camp
8, P. o. of A, this Friday night, May
%, as Sisters Hattie Treen and Mar
garet Reagan, of Camp 81, will be
present.
The semi-weekly afternoon card
party of the Rosary Society of st.
Peters Church will be held next Tues
day, May 20, at $50 o'clock at the
home of Mrs. Frank Reinar, 81 West
Washington VENUE. All are cordially
invited.
Automobile Inspector John Grant is
confined to the Atlantic City Hospital
suffering with a broken arm and hand
and lei bruises as the result OF
a collision with a telegraph pole while
running down a supposed automobile
thief on the Cape May road last
Tuesday.
In a recommendation filed in the
Court of Chancery this week, State
Senator Emerson l.. Richards acting
as a Special Master in Chancery, adj
vised the granting of a divorce for
Somers Booye, of Pleasantville, from
his wife on the ground of desertion.
Testimony in the case was taken by
Senator Richards several weeks ago.
While standing with his class to
sing Star Spangled Banner on Thurs
day morning at School No. 2, Harry
Sutton, age IS, fell to the floor from
a heart attack, striking his face on
the floor so as to dislocate his jaw. A
physician was hastily summoned and
after the child was revived, removed
him to the Sutton home or Maple re-
nue., where the boy is now recovering.
One of the most pleasant social
events was the annual supper given
by the Helping Hand Society of the
First Baptist Church to the members
and their husbands at the home of
Mrs. E. Candy on Fourth street on
last Thursday evening. The tables
presented a beautiful appearance and
the menu was all heart could desire.
Nearly sixty members and guests
were present and are already looking
forward for the event again next
year.
The Pleasantville Chamber of Com
merce has been invited to attend the
Atlantic City Chambers meeting in
the Atlantic City High School audit
orium at 8 o'clock this Friday even
ing, when President Viehman, of the
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-26

| New Jersey State Chamber of Com
| merce, will address the meeting on
! the subject of Good Government"
| 1t is important that every member of
the local Chamber make an extra eff
| fort to attend.
The Truth Seekers Bible Glass of
| st. Paul's NJ. E. Church. of Atlantic
City, gave an interesting musical and
literary entertainment in the church
parlors on Thursday evening. In the
program were some excellent read
ings by Miss Grayce Adams. rendered
in her inimitable manner. The play
let ma Sweet" was repeated to the
great pleasure of the audience. Am
ong those of the audience were also
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Adams. of
P~leasantville.
The Home Guards of Pleasantville
met at the City Hall on Tuesday eve
ming and completed their organization
by the election of Harry A. Warren as
captain and Clarence B. Davis as first
lieutenant. Capt. Warren and Lieut..
Davis were authorized to act in con
junction with the Mayor in filling the
other positions. 1t was decided to Sc
cure a community plot of ground to
be titled by the Guards assisted by
the Boy Scouts, the results of their
lqoors to he used for the benefit of
the poor of the city.
In the Circuit Court at Mays Land
ing this week, a jury awarded a YER
dict for the plaintiff in the sum Of
$500 in the action brought by B.
George Ulizio to collect about $4,000
in notes from George Zippler, Jr. The
defense to the action was that there
had been a Misrepresentation of the
facts in the case. According to the
evidence produced at the trial Ulizio
purchased from Fred Plum, who took
over the Atlantic Sporting Goods
Company in which Zippler and Will
liam Schurch were the principal fac
tors, notes which the latter had given
to Plum.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-26

ton (Mr. w. Farnum) who bears a
close resemblance to Darnay, journeys
to Paris, but are unable to effect OAR
nays release. Carton, prompted by
his great love for Lucie, changes
places with Darnay and goes to his
death that the lovers may be united.
Charles Clary, Ralph Lewis, William
Clifford, Marc Robbins, Olive White,
Willard Louis and Harry DeVere COM
plete the named cast.
Extra Added Attraction:-Shorty
Hamilton in a 2-act western comedy,
"Shorty Solves a Wireless Mystery
Matinee 2.30, admission 10c; Eve
ming, 7 and 9 p. M, admission 15c,
children 10c. Come early for good
seats, as this is one you don't want to
miss.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-26
FATAL AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT.

A fatal automobile accident, in
which Mrs. Mary Glider, of Atlantic
City, vas killed, resulted at 10 o'clock
Friday morning on Washington ave
nue., near Doughty Road, when Mrs.
Glider, who was driving the car, at
tempted to pass another automobile
and collided with a gravel wagon trav-
cling in the opposite direction. The
machine turned turtle, fracturing Mrs.
elders skull at the base of the brain
and killing her instantly. Mrs. Ray
mond L. King, also of Atlantic City,
who accompanied her, was slightly
injured.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-26
OBLIGATORY SERVICE.
AND FLAG RAISING.

The dedicatory exercises of the Sd
foot flag pole recently presented to
the First Presbyterian Church by our
esteemed fellow citizen, Japhet Price,
are to be held at 10 o'clock on the
morning of Decoration Day. In the
meantime the pole is being erected
midway between the church and the
Rev. DR.. McClelland will of
fer the prayer at the dedication,
while a well-known speaker is to de-
liver the address. The Boy Scouts,
Sunday school children and members
and friends of the church will assist
at the services and in the flag raising.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-26
DIR. J. F. WALLIS JOINS
U. S. MEDICAL CORPS.

DR.. ]. Frank Wallis has joined the
United States Medical Corps and he
will rank as First Lieutenant.
DR.. Wallis comes from a family of
physicians. His father and three I'M
cles were surgeons in the Civil War.
DR.. J. M. Wallis, his father, was as
signed to hospital work at Chestnut
Hill before the close of the war. He
had previously served during the DIN
stel expedition and was in charge of
Battery Gregg and Fort Wagner, OPP
posite Charleston. DR.. Wallis had the
experience of being under artillery
fire. He celebrated the 50th anniver-
sary of his graduation from the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania a few years
before his death.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-26
Weaver Store Chats

-9M1-
Do you realize that the present cool
weather is far from ~seasonable and
that any day may bring with it warm
summer weather. We have been
ready for it for three or four weeks,
but the weather is late.
STRAW HATS.
A beautiful line of Sennits and
Split Straws from $1.O0 to $3.50.
Panamas from $500 to $500. Fiji
teen or eighteen different styles.
Come in and see them before you buy
your "Straw Lid" for the summer.
LOW SHOES.
We purchased our summer stock of
Shoes for men and women months
ago and are able to offer them at
reasonable rates.
Watch our window for styles and
Our line is complete.
The BEACON SHOE is a new one
with us. A shoe designed to sell for
$500 to $500; we have it in high and
low cuts and in black and brown for
and boys.
Tennis Shoes and Oxfords for men
and boys have just been opened up
and are ready for sale, all grades and
Sneaks for Children, Boys and Men
for SOC.
On the Ladies' side this week there
have arrived some nice new print
Chiffons to be used as over laces;
some beautiful new styles of veilings;
several new stripes and plaid voiles,
ginghams and linens.
Also some new outside skirts, strip
ed and plain, at SIPS and $1.50.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-05-26

by the name of Evremonde, who, liv-
ing in England, meets and loves Lucie
Manette (Jewel Garment. Her faith
err (Joseph Swickard) was long i'm
prisoned in the Bastille, due to the op-
preston of Evremonde's family.
When the revolution breaks, Darnay
is in France. His identity is discov-
cred; he is arrested, tried before the
citizen court and sentenced to death
on the guillotine. Lucie, accompan-
led by her father, guardian and Car