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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-11-16
In the Circuit Court for Worcester
County, Maryland. In Equity. No.
1888. September Term. 1918. To
Wit: October Both, 1918.

The object OF these proceedings is
to procure a decree for the sale of a
farm of about two hundred and fifty
nine acres known as Black soil. stu
ate in Worcester County. Maryland.
near Snow Hill. of which Eliza NJ.
Bates died seized and possessed. and
the investment of the proceeds there
OF under the direction OF this Court
for the benefit of all parties having
any interest therein according to their
several and respective interests.
The Bill states that said Eliza NJ.
Bates died seized and possessed of
said land, and by her last viii devised
the same to her husband Laurence ".
Bates, and after his death to Edward
Baylcy Bates for life. and at his death
to his surviving child or children. and
descendants of any deceased child or
children of his. per stripes and not
per capita; and should no child or
descendants of said Edward Bayley
Bates survive him, then ut his death
to her ncphcws and nicccs Alfred b.
Marine. OF Worcester County. Mary
land, and Anna Eliza Dun wife of
Arthur Duff. Alfred +. Bayley, Mary
Raylcv and Edward l.. Baylcy, the
last iour Of Lincoln County. Missouri
share and share alike. for their nat
ura lives respectively. and nj the
death OF any one of her said five
ncphcws and nicccs. the share of said
land OF him or her 30 dying TO his or
her surviving child or children abso-
lutolv. and in default Of such surviv-
ing issue. then said share to go and
be divided equally among the suryiy-
ors Of said FIVE absolutely.
That said Laurence " Rates Is
dccenscd. ,ba, Said Edward Ravlcy
pee Las t,rn inr.,rt children Edward
Norris Rats and Laurence II. Bates,
tb.t s,id FJ,v.rJ EovIev Rates is now
soigcd and noseresri III a life estate
Il soid rayr, pj,b remainder ia nj.
Sn,yiying children or their descend.
ants subject to the exccuto,y devise.
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iron or descendants ms in said Will
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October. 1918. Ordered by the Circui
Court for Worcester County sittini
in Equity, that the Complainant. b!
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-11-16
M. BEAUCHAMP
IN 5-DAY BATTLE
Snow Hill Boy Writes Interesting
Account of His War Expert
ences in France.

We are in receipt Of very inter-
esting letter from Private Merrill
Bcauchamp, 3l3th L. S. Infantry A.
f. f. The letter was written on Oct.
10th while he was in a hospital under
treatment for pneumonia. He says hC
was carried to the hospital anu laio
on the floor as the institution was
crowded Although running tenn
pcraturc Of LOB and feeling perfectly
miserable he looked up TO see who was
around. and there stood Captain Mil
ton Jones, former Girdletree boy
with whom | attended school, now a
surgeon with the rank of Captain.
recognized him at once and made my
sclf known. He was glad to see me
and soon had me comfortably fixed in
hospital"
well. We have been over the tor.
were in the big drive for five days,
with one quart of water, 10 hard ltacks
and a box of comville, this for. FIVE
days. with the sky for q rooi' .We
pas ed two nights with the rain pour
I'M: down in torrents but we advanced
and took some very important posi-
tons. We took city that the French
had been trying to recapture for a
long time, city from which the
Crown Prince of Germany watc'
one OF the greatest battles of the war.
came out Of the battle without
scratch but cannot imagine how
many shots whistled around my head.
was forced to stay in shell holes, or
gct my dome shot on. Every time
you stick your helmet up, here comes
the bullets from snipers and machine
guns. don't mind the machine guns
aud suipor+. but the shrapnel and high
explosive shells are something TO
afraid of. have seen men killed
wounded all around me and a
she'll burst about six feet from
ird Tor awhile did not know whe
or not | was hit. don't know
the Germans can hold out much /,
gcr. Don't let anyone fool you about
sunny France" have been here
three months and think il has rained
two thirds of the time. We came of
one front and hiked week to another
kept looking for some of the ST
Hill boys that are with the Mao
Gun battalion. during the drive
never saw sign of any face
IL get the good old Mess
pretty regularly and pass II arou
the boys"
Yours truly.
PVT. NJ. II. BEAUCHAi
Hq. Co. Sl3th U. S. Infantry
American Ex. For
A. p. o
susyi naNs6E I asBe agsr,. s...-.ss
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-11-16
TUESDAY,
November Goth, 1918
An 2.aO O'CLOCK. 7. NJ.

AT 2.30 O'CLOCK, i. NJ,
all that lot of land, together with the
buildings and Improvements thereon.
which was conveyed to the said James
II. Covington by John $. Aydelotte
and wife, by deed dated December II,
1896, recorded among the land records
of Worcester County. Maryland. in Lii
ber +. II. r., No. S. folio 1888, being
situated on the easterly side Of the
street leading from the end of FEEDER
al Street to the State road leading
from Snow Hill to Pocomoke City.
This is the property now occupied by
George Palmer as tenant.
Possession will be given January /,
1919, and taxes paid to that date.
TERMS OF SALE.-One hundred
dollars in cash on the day of sale. the
balance with interest on the first day
Of January. 1919.
JOHN W. STATION.
Attorney for Owners.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-11-16
THOS. A. MURRAY } c.,:.;..
JOHN w. STATION oo''e''o'''
Order of Publication.
Edward Bayley Bates

Norris Bates. Laurence NJ
Bates, Infants. Anna Eliza Duff
Arthur Duff her husband. ALFRED
7. Bayley. Mary Baylcy and Ed.
ward l.. Baylcy. and tho unknown
husbands or wives, children or de-
sccndants, il such there be. Of said
Anna Eliza Duff. Alfred 7. Bayley,
Mary Baylcy and Edward l.. Bay
Icy and the unknown wives or hus-
bands. if such there be. of such chill
drcn or descendants.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-11-16
Notice to Trespassers

All persons are hereby warned not
to trespass on Tizzard's Island or on
my farm property with dog or gun,
or to take anything away therefrom.
+. T.. HUDSON.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-11-16
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
Live Stock
Farm Machinery. Etc.

Having discontinued running the
Fcddcman farm On Virginia stone road
two miles from Pocomokc City. the
Undersigned owner viii offer at public
salc to the highest bidder. on the
premises on
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-11-16

he was three times indicted foT muir
der in England Under international
law. it is said. requisi;!on for his ex-
tradition may be made by England
under tho Indictments still standing
against him.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-11-16
For Sale

The house and lot on Hill Street now
occupied by ID J Bradford A com
plete home Will be sold cheap and on
very easy terms.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-11-16
PUBLIC SALE
Or VALUABLE
FARMS
-AND--
PINE TIMBER

am going to discontinue farming
and engage in other business. there
fore, will sell at public auction to
the highest bidder, my two valuable
farms near stockton. Worcester Coun-
ty. Maryland. The sale will take place
in front of the hotel in Stockton. on
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-11-16
PUBLIC SALE
Or VALUABLE
Personal Property

Owing to my health will discontinue
farming. and will sell at my farm near
Mt Olive NJ F. Church. In Colbourne :
District about six miles from Snow Hill.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-11-16

Washington.-W!th tho granting OF
the armistice 70 the beaten German
armies by Marshal Foch tho next step
will be the arrangement for tho meet
Ing Of the peace conference. which will
endeavor to reach a permanent settle
ment Of the vast issues arising from
the great world war
Beginning in August 1914. as the
direct result OF the assassination OF
the heir to the Austro-Hungarian
throne. the Archdukc Francis. and his
consort At Sarajevo Bosnia. by a Ser
bian student. more than four and
half years OF incredibly bloody strife
have dcN Neloped problems that may not
be permanently adjusted for gener-
alton
The armistices which have termln-
ated actual hostilties with the Central
Powers. beyond general references TO
peace settlements and guarantees for
the performance OF any condition that
may be dictated by the victors. did not
contain any provision for the assem-
bling Of peace delegates. Consequently
il Is believed that the diplomatic agen.
cies will proceed to that task at once.
leaving the military agencies to deal
with such questions as rehabilitation
Of the late enemy forces. extension OF
immediate relief TO the distressed civ
illan inhabitants. not only OF evacu-
ated territory, but even OF the Cen
tral Powers. where there is general
distress. and disposition OF the vast
stores OF war material. OF warships
and naval stores. and finally OF the
closure OF munition plants in the en-.
omy countries. will proceed immedi-
atcly with the plans for the peace con-
ference
There is every reason for holding
the gathering as soon as stable gov
crnments can he set up in the Central
Powers 10 succeed ous,ed auiocracies.
Vast business interests arc held in a
state o. suspeacc Until It is deter
mined what 8 20 be the future Aside
from other urScnt reasons. great in
dustrial plants used for war purposes
must again be converted to the manu-.
facturo of staple commodities and ar
ransoments made for the return to
civil life and employment of the mil.
lions OF soldiers lately engaged in war
In order TO insure n continuation OF
the harmony which has characterized
all Of tho diplomatic and military re-
lations OF the Entente Powers and
America and to present united front
In the peace conference against their
late enemies, 1t is expected that the
delegates OF these countries will get
together first in private conferences.
in order TO frame their own program
before any effort is made TO assemble
a formal peace conference
Delegates from the Central powers will
join the gathering when IL comes under
severe restrictions. Their governments
already have solemnly engaged to be
bound by the II peace terms and other
conditions laid down by President VIII
son, and their activities must be lin
CONTINUED ON PAGE 81
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-11-16
Public Sale
OF VALUABLE
Land and Timber,

BY virtue Of competent authority we
will offer for sale at public auction, IN
front of the Court House door at Snow
Hill, Worcester County. Maryland, on
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-11-16
Notice to Creditors

Notice is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court for Worcester County. Maryland
letters OF Administration on the personal
estate of
ISAAC DENNIS. col
late of Worcester County. deceased
All persons having claims against the
deceased. are hereby warned to exhibit
the same. with the vouchers thereof. 10
the subscriber. on or before the 27th
dag Of May, 1919. They may other.
wise by law be excluded from all
benefits of the said estate All persons
indebted 10 said estate are requested to
make immediate payment. Given under
my hand this 10Th day of November.
l?lS.
JOHN l.. MASON.
Administrator,
Test: ASBURY c. RILEY.
Register of Wills.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-11-16

NOTICE TO TRESPASSERS.
All persons are hereby warned not
to trespass on my lands with dog or
gun under penalty Of the law.
RICHARD LEAKE.
JOHN w. GORDY.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-11-16

Washington BY order OF President
Wilson. Provost Marshal General
Crowder directed tho cancellation Of
all outstanding draft calls. stopping
the movement during the next five
day Of $4,000 men and setting aside
all November calls for over 100000
men.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-11-16
IsAAC Dennis. col

/. PAUL EWEI.. Attonoy-at-Law
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-11-16
CALVIN b. TAYLOR. Att'y-at Law.
Notice TO Creditors

Notice is hereby given that the sub
scrlbcr na- obtained flom the Orphans
Court for Worcester County. Maryland
letters of Administration OH the per
sonal estate of
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-11-16
CHARLES W. EVANS

late of Worcester County. deceased.
All persons having claims against the
deceased, are hereby warned TO exhibit
the sane. with the vouchers thereof. to
the subscriber. ON or before the 18th
day of May 1919 They may otherwise
by law be excluded from all benefits of
the said estate. All persons indebted
to said estate are requested TO make
immediate payment. Given under my
hand this 26th day Of October. 1918.
SARAH EVA EVANS.
Administrative.
Test:-ASBURY C. RILEY
Register Of Wills.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-11-16

will sell at public auction to the
highest bidder on the premises near
Greenbackviie. Va. on
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-26
JOIN a FOOD CLUB.

The 4. Food Clubs endure the of The
time During the stress of war ali institutions are
being Judged 10y their natural relationship the war
program, Those things definitely activi-
ties are quickly put of the way. The list non
essential industries that do help IS steadily being
clearly defined Those industries are being either re
formed or restricted Public opinion rapidly shaping
itself TO oppose amy expenditure energy material
except in The interest OF winning the Individuals
and communities do support the governments
war program soon feel the disapproval their neghbors
Some of the questions all being required to
answer justification right to citizenship in this
democracy follows: Are supporting the Sc
ective service law YOU buying Liberty Bonds and
War Savings stamps YOU contributing to the Red
Cross the Y. NJ c A and similar movements? Are you
saving fuel? Are you supporting the Z S Food Admins
the limit of ability2 It is easier TO be
any kind of Stacker because food
within the privacy Of the home For the
reason patriot is the type 81 patriot one
may purchase Liberty Bond for the sake Of appear
ances Those who observe the food rules at home do
So because they loyal citizens.
i is impossible to the whole food situation
one two sentences There many phases TO it.
To regulations fully put ourselves
position regular information from official
sources L. S Clubs offer the best opportunity
enlightenment They being organized that
the Food Administration communicate directly with
the homes They bring the housewives together that
They a definite contribution program.
They essentials. They need apologize
their existence They place a stamp Of loyalty
individual members and the communities in which
they maintained
Join Z. s Food Club in your neghborhood
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-26

typical feeling that general, PERHAPS
than many realize.
A patriotic citizen IS who drives his all
week ior business, pleasure OF liquor supplies, ana
who some lake Saturday nlght, returning early
Monday morning. He doesn't his sunday
all and 81 Is a patriot
A stacker is man who works in the shops
elsewhere days n tha week and around home IN
the evening, bun who. slips Out as automobile for
little trip sunday. pleasure just about
a tenth much gasoline the patriotic citizen; he
buys bonds, gives the Red Cross has boy in the
army, vet he is Stacker
Possibly that is coming it little strong and IS citing
instances make a striking point, Yet the ee
ments of truth there and they are hurting The
American people pretty traeta0le until they get &c
lcelns that they the victims Of discrimination Their
they become decidedly obstreperous ii The adu.ntstr
ton intends continue its plea Tor gasoline saving durn
tie month OF October it should drop gasoness sunday
and put the entire country the allowance plan O
course the present plan be continued ANA II M bs
lived to by the majority o citizens but the,
win honor respect ii III their hearts. on the
contrary ills continuance VIII initiate seriously ag4ns
national morale ana tend dissatisfaction anC
Fort Wayne News
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-26
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN"

Here's a portrait man with rather drawn features,
thin bloodless mouth and that make think of
head Of the captive RATHER the Zoo He has a
III. look shifty cruel tenseness about the
CT censor i los of his Jaw He shuffles through the
that makes you think OF the little casino
sliding ia between the and the king in the deck.
You would not speak to him if you were free more
agent
But you are You doing your stern duty to
the government the United You carrying
he good tidings Liberty loan all the people
all kinds people Your duty-pleasan or unpeas-
ants all that concerns you
You present your errand TO the subject OF the por
trait coils quickly with of rustic Of the scales
axng his beady eyes on you He is thinking with d sort
of metallic malice you stletto stab and
would resent-only your duty comes before your own
i'm pulses:
No I can use my funds to better advantagei'
But YOU are an American and you have duty 10
tire government You ought
u ought TO look for No. One. That's what !
doing have my money Gaming 20 per net. And
YOU cen Just that what little have unvested in
business is good where the government can't
md it. ALWAYS have some cash hand in the safe
deposit When they fleece the lambs in Wall street
Job picking NJ god stocks cheap Good day
There's man 5 working against the United
States by the German boat method He is giving aid
ana comfort TO the enemy. a traitor! Every
Is boarding gold silver, any legal money where
he government can't get it. is traitor He is in effect
shouting -Kanerad" stabbing the American nation.
Omen vnur safe deposit box. ct Uncle sam see
what's in md leld eva~y dollar you spare from
your necessary LIVING Fourth Liberty Bonds
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-26
lNoIANA's FINE SHOWING.

When this great Indiana will have
occasion be anything bur proud of the she has
, a hundred and different ways
Indiana drafted men have just received high com
pliment the federal government with regard to
c. Baltzel state conscrpton agent, has letters
all draft boards, which he shows Indiana
drafted far above the physical quail
fcations shown BY statistics prepared By the
overnment. In the United States. a whole, Major
Baltz IL letter shows national Of 5S3 per
OF The drafted T. camp is rejected on
physical grounds unfit for military service the
percentage rejected from among the Indiana
draft men. camps. is PSI per cent.
1t is very gratifying to this department and We
wish congratulate you the splendid you have
done and doing" Major Baltzen the local
boards only five states had lower average than In
diana hope that when next chart is issued
Indiana will have the lowest Of any the
union"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-26
LOSSES-AND GIFTS.

War is great phrase maker Its moments OF exalta-
ton despair in the heroic mood which
noble words. destined shine forever from
he aaees OF history and echo again and again in the
GRAFTON a1aduates and politicians
Numberes5 have blasted the earth between
Caesars arrogant 7 came, conquered" and Perish
humble declaration Of true faith and allegiance be
tween France and America Lafayette We're here"
Usually the fine phrases of associated with
great generals and admirals who spoke them
usually they exFress only the sp5rt of e nan
the great moment
Sometimes it remains for the que, words of OBJ
scure soldier to eptomze the spirit of the real
The average bear the burden of the battle and
1av.
phase 81 Frs Tommy used and cast aside
weves var. Eal ais the certainty of allied vic
ors the spirit of the fighters AS the soldier
returned "Bighty" with his right arm shot away a
friend comnliserated him his loss Quietly he rejected
sympathy I did not LOSE my arm. / GAVE IT,"
When whole armies Of GIVE themselves, a
willing sacrifice ideals greater than their love of
their lives. in selfsurrender that recognizes loss
tire Hun can raise defense that win stand against
them.
Victory
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-26

Arc you doing your bits Are
you writing any letters TO soldier
boys: We know one man who
works IS 10 Is hours day, who
finds tire TO write or 10 letters
week to soldier boys In France.
How many do you write: No not
to relatives, just to soldiers:
The Times has published the
names and addresses of over 1000
Lake county soldier boys just
pick out y few even though they be
strangers and drop them few
lines each week. show your inter
est in them. If others can find time
can't YOU: some write letter
day. Appreciate these IetterSt Men
and women, You don't know how
much good letters do soldier boys.
Write to them often.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-26
WHAT'S THE USE, INDEEDl

The governmental decree for publishers Of maya
zines to lighter weight of paper might well be
head-d by fnctionaries of the government
Some of the numerous bureaus and commissions
sending out daily weekly bulletins and other publicity
matter printed mimeographed paper veritable
de luxe thickness and quality. There De tons of
such output week indeed, every day The great
mass of it straight into waste baskets and only
nfnesmal proportion of it is intended for preserva
ton for any other than read cases
to be reprinted and then to the heap The
government might itself effect very great saving in
by lighter weight and less expensive stock
and perhaps by considerably curailng distribution
Of such matter Where is the Of sending the
tor OF the Squedunk squeaker with $50 backwoods sub
scribers Of bulletins heavy. creamlaid
paper about the necessity Of subscribing billion dollars
for Liberty the metropolitan district
vey's Weekly
For year editors have rebelled against having
TO glance let alone publish the
bureau bulletins and government print that
out them and almost all of it fired the
ket Newspaper men have quit kicking Il doesn't do
any good The bombardment of bunk still continues
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-26
TIE GASOLINE QUESTION.

would possibly be in the public interest for the
Washington administration either the early
end of gasoneess Sundays to proceed 10 the
adoption consumption quota system. Certainly the
dissatisfaction the arrangement is great and
growing greater Those who their cars only
Sunday feel that they being Disseminated against
ana while they periodically obeying Washingtons
request they doing with ever increasing i'll
natnre The following letter Yesterday by this
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-26

Wooden olive drab uniforms for
winter wear viii be issued by the
quartermaster department about Oct
/. The department is fully equipped
to clothe every soldier at Camp Sher-
man with winter clothing. Today the
department issued 1000 coats to be
worn At night by men on guard duty
Todays report Of the camp surgeon
showed up two cases of bronchial
pneumonia. but none Of influenza.