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Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-12-11
MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
Mayor, Four Aldermen, One Justice Of
the Peace and One School Director
Will Be Chosen,

The city election, for the officer in
dicated on the ticket below, will be
held aturday. The 18th of December
Is designated as the day, except when
1t falls on Sunday, which is the case
this time, then it is to be held Satur-
day before.
There are two sets of aldermen, as
will be seen by the ticket, and as a
pant of the tickets the names of
Jonn Q. Burnett and A. L. Garrison
were designated as candidates for
school director, but later they signed
a wr tten request that their names
be dropped. which the election COM
missioner, Geo. +. Burnett, did. The
name of Cashier j. s. Reed was SUBJ
stituted and will be the only name to
appear on the printed ballot for that
office. Other names can be written in
and voted for just as though they had
been placed there by petition. The
same condition prevails in the case of
mayor.
Following is the
TICKET:
MAYOR
Vote for one
EG Toilet
ALDERMEN
Vote for four
b w Burnett
J w Dorton
H L Dunbar
Andy Elmore
A ] Mcclure
JB johnson
M F Reed |
CA West
JUSTICE nF THE PEACE
Vote for one
T M Brady
OBJ Rector
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Vote for one
J S Reed
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-12-11
Etfty.Ejfty.

Nat Goodwin Is blamed for the fol-
lowing: Johns wife never knows
where he is after nine in the evening
but neither does he.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-12-11
Have 4 Care,

Have Care.
Don't tell your troubles to a police.
man unless you are looking for more
trouble.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-12-11

For drilling wells see or write J. H.
Graham. Pomona. Tenn. 6-6-tf.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-16
WILLIAM +. JOHNSON. Attorney.
Order NiSi.

William +, Johnson. assignee for fore
closure OF Thomas T. Johnson. mort
gagee OF David A. Hales and wife.
eX parte.
In the Circuit Court for Worcester Co
In Equity No 2S72 January Term.
1918. To wit: February 18th. l9ls
Ordered that the sale and distribution
made and reported by William f. John
son. assignee for the sale of the real
estate in the above cause described be
ratified and confirmed unless cause to
the contrary thereof be shown on or be-
fore the 29th day of March 1915. pro-
vided copy of this order be inserted in
some newspaper printed in Worcester
County once in each of three successive
weeks before the 22d dag of March, in
the year nineteen hundred and eighteen
The report states the amount of sales
to be 1885 90.
OLIVER d. COLLINS. Clerk.
True Copy Test:
OLIVER D, COLLINS. Clerk.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-16
Superintendents Confer
On Annual Institute

Supt. f. w. McMaster. of Worcester
County. met with the superintendents
of Somerset. Wicomico. and Talbot
Counties in Princess Anne last Friday
to confer on the question Of holding the
Tri- County Teachers Institute, and the
State Teachers Association. MIR. Mich
olas Orem. superintendent of Talbot
County. is also the president of the
State Association.
The matter OF the Institute was found
to be somewhat complicated by meet
ing of the State Teachers Association,
which has been set for September Bird
to 9Th. 1t is proposed to hold the In
stitute beginning the afternoon of Aug
ust 18th and closing September 3rd.
with examinations on the latter date
Teachers will then be expected to re-
main to attend the State meeting. The
instructors for the Institute have not
yet been selected. but an announcement
of them will be made later.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-16
A LITTLE CHILD
BURNED 70 DEATH
Paul Pusey. Grandson OF Mr..
Nathaniel Pusey, Was The
Little Victim

HSJierman Paul Pusey. the months
0sd son of Mr. ami Mrs Paul Pusey.
formerly OF near Snow Hill, but now
living at 9O2 W. 5th Street. Chester.
Pa. waNbuYed to death Monday morn
ing in h caused by the explosion OF
an oil s,o/e\in the dining room.
Mrs. BdseyVnd a child four years old,
and Mfs Lawrence 7. Haddock and
son. formerly of Snow Hill. and who
had apartments in the same house. We're
with difficulty rescued from the flames.
The following graphic account of the
fire is taken IN part from Chester
newspaper;
Mrs. Pusey had just put the baby
TO sleep, and laid it on couch. then
arranged the oil stove 80 that it would
heat the dining room. while the baby
was sleeping. She then busted herself
with household work upstairs. Later
the odor OF smoke attracted her atten-
ton. and she quickly ran to the dining
room only to encounter mass of smoke
and flames. The stove had exploded.
and the burning oil was eating its way
furiously through the room Not being
able TO enter the room. she called franti-
cally for help. Entrance to the dining
room and kitchen was made impossible
by the smoke and flames. and Mrs.
Pusey had to be carried out of the house.
crazed with grief at not being able to
reach her burning babe.
Mrs. Haddock and child were as
sisted in making their escape through
second story window. by crossing the
porch roof TO the roof of the neighbor-
ing house TO a place of safety The
four.year old child of Mr. and Mrs.
Pusey was carried out with difficulty.
being dropped into the arms of a man
below. thus saving it from a fate simi-
lar to that of the baby brother.
''Mr. Pusey. who is employed in the
General Chemical Works at Marcus
Hook. and Mr.. Iiaddock. who is EN-
ployed by the Remington Arms Com
pany at Eddystone. were notified of the
fire by telephone. Mr.. Pusey arrived
on the scene shortly after the fremen
had left. and his first question was.
Where are the wife and children When
told Of the death of his young son. and
the distressing details of the fire. he
broke down completely.
The hair and face of Mrs. Pusey
}(coNTINUED ON PAGE EIGHT)
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-16
TRAINING SCHOOL
FOR TEACHERS
State Board of Education Estab-
fishes Summer Schools at Ocean
City. Frostburg, and Towson

With the object of furnishing instruc-
ton to Maryland teachers in service
and to prospective teachers in all grades
Of schools below the high school, with
as little cost 10 them as possible. there
will be conducted during the coming
summer under the direction OF the
State Board of Education. training
schools for teachers at Ocean City,
Towson and Frostburg The aims of
these schools. as set forth in an attrac-
tive bulletin recently issued by the
State Board. are as follows:
!. To meet the minimum require
ments of professional preparation for
teaching in the state. viz: at least six
weeks attendance at school of peda-
gogy.
=. The renewal of teachers certiti
Gates. which require six weeks addl-
tional professional preparation for those
of second and third grade.
3, To meet the requirement for ad-
vancing the grade of teacher ; certif-
icate.
MIR, T. Clarke Fontaine. Principal of
the Pocomoke City High School. has
been elected By the State Board, Direc-
tor of the School at Ocean City. which
will begin its sessions on June 25th. and
continue until August End. Enrolment
at this school will be limited to those
teachers taking their first summer ses-
sion to meet the minimum professional
requirements for first grade certificates.
and TO high school graduates of this year,
who contemplate teaching next year.
The State Board of Education as well
as the County Superintendents and
County Board Of Education strongly
recommend that all teachers who are
teaching this year on provisional certi-
ficates and who intend to continue in
the teaching profession, make their
CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-16
Tomato Growers
Meeting This Saturday

Prof, C. f.. Temple, Plant Pathologist.
from the Maryland State College. will
address meeting Of tomato growers
to be held in the Court room. this after
noon. Saturday. March 10th, at . o clock,
on the subject of Tomato Culture and
Tomato Diseases.
Prof. Temple is familiar with condi-
tons all over the country. and will be
able to give much good advice.
II is hoped that some definite intor-
nation concerning the tomato situation
will be given out at this meeting that
will be Of mutual benefit to both the
growers and the Gamers.
In order that the farmers may become
acquainted with County Agent Oswald
good turn out is requested. He is
anxious TO meet all the farmers, and
cooperate with them in every way
possible. g - = q.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-16

Attorney General Albert {. Ritchie,
in response to Senate order introduced
by Mr.. Harrison. has given an opinion
in regard to the prison labor contracts
which now tie the hands of the State
Board of Prison Control, He holds that
the present contracts are binding. but
that the Legislature has power to abro-
gate them indirectly by providing other
employment for the convicts. In other
words, he makes the way clear to carry
through the States declared policy of
doing away with prison contract labor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-16

Large crowds are attending the
revival meetings being held in the
snow Hill VI. T. Church, and Rev. II.
H. sheldon Of Auburn y. N. who j, a
Neritablc Billy sunday is laundering
home some gospel truths that are
awakening the sleeping sinners Of
SNOW Hill. On sunday afternoon
there will be meeting for MEN in
the church which viii likely be rec
At every meeting there
is good singing and plenty of it. and
Pastor Keen is managing everything
with nicely.
Service, during the stay Of Evan
gcliSt sheldon will be a, follows
EVERY NIGHT ENCEPI MON
DAY AT 7.30
sunday at 300 and 40.
Tuesdays. Wednesday, and Satur-
days at 800
Friday, for children, at 100.
Thursday at Newark. at 300.
Cottage Prayer Meetings. at $50.
No Monday Meetings
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-16
A Number of Proposed Laws of
Interest to All the People
Of Worcester County.

senator Harrison has introduced Il
bill providing for additional compcn-
sation for county school teachers. who
are receiving less than 5000 a year
His measure states that where Il
teacher in white school during the
l9l7-l9lS session and employed for
not less than nine months, receives
less than 5000 year. he OF She shall.
a. additional compensation receive
from the State, onc-half the difference
between such salary and 5000. not in
any case, however 10 exceed $50.
Teachers employed for less than nine
months and in service al the end of
the term, will receive proporionatc
compensation. Teachers in colorcd
schools are to be compensated in the
same fashion. but the compensation
in no case is to be more than $50.
TO cover this additional compcnsa-
ton Senator Harrison calls for the
sum of $l50,000. If this is not suiT-
cicnt to compensate all the teachers
on the basis mentioned above. then
the compensation in each case is to be
proportionatcly reduced
If, on the other hand. the aggregate
amount so payable shall be les, than
$l5OO0O then the difference between
the aggregate and $l50,o00 shall be
paid to teachers receiving higher sal
aries than 5000, proportionatcly.
The bill requests the counties and
the city to supplement any amounts
paid under it by payments Of similar
amounts but imposes no obligation
upon them to do 80.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-16
MISS PURNELL
NOW MRS. WINDER
Popular Young Snow Hill Lady
Marries Mr.. Richard Bay
ley Winder, in Phila.

Md Julia \. Purnell, of Snow Fill,
MI Ensign Richard Bayley Windcr,
II Baltimore. were married Saturday
evening Of last week in the chapel of
s.. Marks Protestant Episcopal
Church, Philadelphia in he pre,encc
Of 4 few friends.
Mrs. Winder who is the daGghter
Of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar NJ. Pirnell, of
Snow Hill. l., an attractive and accom-
plished Young lady. and is popular in
the social circles of n" town and
county. She is the County Chairman
of the Maryland Council of National
Defense. Woman's Section, and has
been worker and leader in Red Cross
activities.
Nr. Winder is the son of DIR. and
Mrs. K. Bayley Windcr. Of Baltimore.
Prior to entering the service of the
L. 5. Government, he held respon-
siblc and lucrative position with the
Robert Garrett Banking and Bonding
Company. of Baltimore. He is now
attached to the L. ). Naval Reserve
Force, being an assistant paymaster
in the Navy, with the rank of Ensign,
and temporarily stationed at Trenton,
New Jersey.
The marriage was FASTENED on ac-
coun, of Ensign Windcr's having been
detailed 20 . Western port. his trans
fcr to take place al an early date.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-16
ALFRED PILCHARD
INSTANTLY KILLED
Fell From His Wagon. Which
Then Ran Over Him Crush
~ ing Out His Life.

\Alfred f. Pilchard. one of the
most prosperous and well-to-do
farmers of Worcester County,
was instantly killed Tuesday
morning by falling from his
wagon and being run over by it.
Mr. Pilchard was hauling manure
from the railroad station. and was on
his way home with a load. He was
standing on the swingle tree of the
wagon as il turned into his farm from
the stone road The wagon gave
lurch. Mr.. Pilchard lost his footing,
and fell headlong under the wagon.
One of his feet caught in the traces as
he fell. and his neck was thrown under
one of the wheels, which stopped on it,
crushing the life out of him.
The accident was witnessed by
Zadok Purnell. a colored man, who
FASTENED TO Mr.. Pilchard's assistance,
but the unfortunate man was dead
when Purnel reached him. Other per-
sons soon arrived on the scene, and
these helped TO carry the body of Mr..
Pilchard to the residence, and break
the sad news to the family.
Mr.. Pilchard was looking forward
with great zest to the spring planting
and other scasonabe work. and re-
marked the day before his death that
he had never known u time when con-
ditions were more favorable for the
consumation of his aims and purposes,
and the carrying out of his plans, or
when circumstances had combined for
easier and more ready accomplishment
of his work. So eager was he TO begin
the days work that he is said to have
been unable to sleep, and arose twice
in the night to look at the clock. Long
before sunrise he was astir, preparing
and planning for busy day. but the
days work. which had begun so aus
piciously. was brought to an early
close, the accident resulting in his
death. having occurred about eight
o'clock
Mr.. Pilchard was a native of Wor-
cester County. and had spent his en-
tire life here. He YVES born near
Stockton. in what is known as "ilolly
swamp" and was 81. years of age.
He came to Snow Hill about fifteen
years ago. after having purchased the
stephen f.. Mason home farm, just
on the edge of Snow Hill. along the
State Road leading to Pocomoke City.
He was a very hard working farmer,
good manager, and careful in the
conduct of his affairs TO the end that
he had accumulated a considerable
fortune. He is survived by a widow,
who is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. $. Hancock. Of Snow Hill, one son,
William j., and one daughter, Cecil NJ.
He also leaves two brothers, William
j.. and John, who live near Stockton,
and four sisters, who are: Mrs. Grant
Paradee and Mrs. Thompson Pilchard,
Of Pocomoke City; Mrs. Snow Jones.
of near Stockton; and Mrs. Claren'
Pilchard, of Girdletree.
Funeral services, which were larg
ly attended by friends of the deceas
were conducted by Revs. Keen
Poole on Thursday afternoon at
o'clock at the Pilchard home, al
which interment was made in the
P. Cemetery.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-16

Senator Harrison introduced the fol-
lowing bills Wednesday,
lnstructing Superintendent of Edu-
cation to enlarge the usefulness and
increase the efficiency of the public
schools Incorporating the Derrickson
Methodist Episcopal Church. Providing
for the sale of the Worcester County
almhouse Providing that all highways
shall not be less than 30 feet wide. Pro-
viding a municipal bond issue for the
erection of lighting plant in Snow Hill.
Making livestock dealers pay an annual
fee OF $50. 00.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-16
TUESDAY,
MARCH 26th, 1918
An ia O.CLOCk. z. NJ

\ -.1u ~ tl.OCN. 1. NJ.
all that farm in the seventh election
district Of Worcester County. Of which
Benjamin J. johnson died seized and
whereon he lived at the time Of his
death. consisting Of about l20 acres
Of cleared land. and about siXty-eight
acre, of woodland. There is two
story dwelling with $ rooms in il.
with Two side porchc, and u front
porch. one good barn with & stalls in
it, feed room, harness room and Il big
loft. II has a large she'd on each side
of il for carriages and wagons and
farming utensils. > corn cribs. hen
house and other ou;buldings. All
these buildings are in good repair.
An excellent we'll OF water. All crops
reserved for this year, and possession
Of the farm given To the purchaser on
January lSt, 1919. Taxes paid up until
that time. This farm is located !
miles from Snow Hill, ! mile to
school house. and miles from
church. The land will grow all kinds
of farm products but is especially
adapted to trucks. wheat. grass and
corn. The soil is light loan with
red clay subSol.
This is one of the best farms in this
county, and is chance for any one to
buy home and a farm that will soon
pay for itself with the right person
on IT,
Terms of Salc:-Onc third cash
on day of sale, balance to be secured.
and to be paid on January lst. 1919,
or all cash on day of sale. a discount
of per cent will be allowed on what
ever amount Of money is paid on the
day OF sale
WILLIAM G. KERBIN.
Attorney for Owners.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-16
Senator Harrison Intro
duCeS Worcester Bills.
Rev. James w. Easley
To Become A Farmer

Rev James W Easley. formerly pas
tor of Whatcoat NJ. +. Church of Snow
Hill. but now pastor of McCabe NJ. +.
Church. Wilmington. has purchased n
l60-acre Farm near Dover, in one of the
richest agricultural sections Of the
State. and plans At the close Of his ac-
tive work in the ministry to devote his
time to agricultural pursuits. DIR.
Easley has announced his intention of
leaving the pastorate Of McCahe Church
at the coming session of the Whining
ton Conference.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-16
CALVIN b. TAYLOR. s,,;.;....
JOHN ". STATION. 9o'''''o's
Order Nisi.

Sarah L. Donoway vs. Ida +. Tull ct al.
In the Circuit Court for Worcester Co..
In Equity. No 2s53 January Term,
1915 To wit: February 10Th, 1918.
Ordered that the sale made and re-
ported by Calvin B. Taylor and John
W. station. trustees in the above cause.
be ratified and confirmed unless cause
TO the contrary thereof be shown on or
before the 25th day of March l9ls, pro-
vided a copy of this order be inserted
in some newspaper printed in Worces-
ter County once in each of the three
successive weeks before the 18th day of
March in the year nineteen hundred and
eighteen
The report states the amount of sales
to be $2520.00.
OLIVER d. COLLINS, Clerk.
True Copy Test:
OLIVER ID. COLLINS, Clerk.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-16
Patriotic Address
At Clarke's School

There will be patriotic address on
the war at Clarke's school house this
friday evening by MIR. F. A. Warren.
and at Hollands school the following
Friday night. March 22nd.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-16
CALVIN b. TAYLOR. Attorney.
Notice TO Creditors

Notice is hereby given that the sub.
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court for Worcester County. Maryland.
letters Testamentary on the personal
estate of
j. b. DANTINNE,
late of Worcester County. deceased.
All persons having claims against the
deceased, are hereby warned TO exhibit
the same. with the vouchers thereof. Ia
the subscriber. on or before the oath
day of September. 1918. They may
otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefits of the said estate. All persons
indebted TO said estate are requested 10
make immediate payment. Given un-
der my hand this 9th day of March.
l9ls.
MARIE SERAPHlNE DANTINNE,
Executrix.
Test: -ASBURY C. RILEY.
Register of Wills.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-16
COMMISSIONERS LEVY
$500 FOR SHELL ROADS
Important Improvement Will be Made to Sew
eral County Roads Asked For by
Numerous Taxpayers.

of the important the Board of County Commits
recently the evyng Tuesday of $500 for sheng
five pieces of road in Worcester County. follows:
for making shell road from St Martins Station to the
State road
making shell road from ronshre Railroad Station
the schoolhouse.
81 500 making shell Gdetree Railroad Station the
of Grdetree.
81 800 for making shell from Road toward Conne
Church
81 making shell road NJ F. Cemetery Pocomoke
City one fourth mile.
The Commissioners will also complete the work they have already
road leading from Washington Street Snow Hill
o Rattle Snake Landing
addition transacng the following business Tuesday the
Wednesday and Thursday going the
schedules of Personal Property.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-16
STATE Wide Prohibition Legislation
Ends With Killing Of Weimer Bill

Annapolis Nd March 12.-The Weimer Statewide Pro-
hibon dry bill killed in the House this afternoon by
almost unanimous without the formality of rol-ca
The bill ordered of the committee under the rules
and by the signature of 10 members and before
the House.
motion lay on the table carried by big
Thus ended all Statewide dry legislation for this session.
except the Bennett bill in the Senate prohibiting shipments
of liquor into the dry counties of the State.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-16

Irving f Stanford was given a rebate
on 5000 real estate. District No. er-
roneously charged for 1917.
Charles Crowsen was charged with
$50. 100 real estate, enormously credited
for 1877
Pemberton j. Hickman was gwen a
rebate of $500 personal property and
$3.50 real estate, enormously charged
for 1917
I.ittleton T Kitchen was charged with
$500 personal property and $3.50 real
estate of Pemberton }. Hickman for
1917.
The Board received a check for S2Si. i.l5
from Almhouse keeper, Frank West, il
being the county's portion Of the late
potato crop raised on the Almhouse
farm
Board voted to pay r. X. Sturgis $50
on account as Jailor
Ordered by the Board that the Treas
urer pay the following bills:
Wilmer 5 Purnel $l29 35, services as
sheriff taking inmates to hospitals.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-16
Secretary Of War Baker
Is Over in France

President Wilson, : Secretary of
War. Hon Newton ID. Baker,
is over in France lending help
ing hand to General Pershing.
He is also watching the American
boys. who are now in the thickest
of the fighting.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-16
WILLIAM q. KERBlN. Att'y-at-l.aw.
Attorneys Sale
OF VALUABLE
Real Estate

BY competent authority invested in
me by the owners, will, as their at
torncy, sell in front Of the Court
House door in SNOW Hill, Maryland. on
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-16

Levin T. Carter $7.75. cleaning and
repair to river bridge
Lucas Brothers $22i -, new assess.
ment books.
7. f Hargis $500, supplies for Jail.
Edwin 5. Hargs Sl3 65. Local Regis.
trar.
W O. Payne $3.50, Local Registrar.
George Richardson Sill 90. work or
roads
" H. Hope Si6 50, work on roads.
John West $3> r. work on roads
Fred Ward $500. work on roads
H. T. Jones $7O,92 work on roads.
Samuel T. Atkinson S73 80, work or
roads
William SRiley $i5. 50. work on roads
W II. Scott sl00.>2, work on roads.
Grover II. Ward S6.52. work on roads.
George W. y. Birmingham Sl9 70,
work on roads
Emory A. Pusey S2O.>s. work OF
roads
B. ". Hearthway $50. IS. work or
roads.