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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-08-10
FOOD CONTROL
BOARD NAMED
Administrator Organizes the Co.
DIR. Riley is Made Chairman
and X. c. Dryden, Sec.

Complying with the suggestion of
the Federal Food Administration,
County Food Administrator John r.
Moore, Jr.. has organized a Food
Control Board for Worcester County,
the purpose OF the Board being to de-
tcrmine the figures which shall con
stitutc prices of the various com
modities appearing on the Fair Price
List.
In order that all classes concerned
may have representation on the
Board, a consumer, merchant. and
a miller from each of the three prin-
cipal towns of the county have been
appointed; Berlin. Snow Hill and Po-
comoke City being represented re-
spectively by the following gentle
men:
Berlin-H. +. Harmonson, Edward
:. Furbush and Jehu ID. Quillen.
Snow Hill-Dr. John l.. Riley, Chas
l.. johnson and Thomas z. Selby.
Pocomokc City-Samuel NJ. Crock
EFT, William $. Bowen and Raymond
c. Dryden.
The first meeting OF the Board was
held in Snow Hill at the Court House
on Wednesday night of this week,
DIR. John l.. Riley being elected chair
man. and Raymond c. Dryden Sec
retary to the Board.
After the election of officers. the
Board proceeded to prepare for pub
lication the Fair Price List appearing
elsewhere in this paper. II is ex-
pected that the Board will meet once
in two weeks, and Tuesday. August
Goth will be the date of the next
meeting, at which time a new Fair
Price will be issued.
The purpose of the Fair Price Lists
is to make an announcement to the
public as to what is a reasonable price
for the various articles named. Stores
charging more than the announced
prices are subject to an investigation
and hearing before the Food Admin
istrator. and must prove that the
price or prices charged are in excess
those appearing on the Fair Price List
are not excessive and unreasonable,
taking into consideration the cost of
the articles in question, or otherwise
be subject to such penalty as may be
imposed. It is believed. however. that
our merchants are too patriotic to in
dulge in profteering in this period Of
national distress.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-08-10
First Red Cross Nurse
Supplied By Stockton

Miss Lois Bundick, of near Stock
ton, has the honor of being the first
woman in Worcester County to enroll
as a nurse in the drive for volunteer
nurses now being conducted by the
American Red Cross.
Miss Bundick's patriotic and inspir-
ing example will doubtless be follow
ed by other Worcester women until
the quota asked for from the county
has been more than supplied
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-08-10
SATURDAY,
August the 10th, 1918
AT 3 O'CLOCK. p. NJ.

- - " CIO1hs j W.,
all the right, title and interest of all
the parties to the aforesaid cause in
and to all that tract or parcel OF land
lying and being situated in the Fifth
Election District of Worcester Coun-
ty, on the south side of the county
road leading from Bishopville, Md,
to Selbyvilc, Del, which was con-
veycd to Isaac w. Richards. late of
Worcester County. deceased. by Frank
Richards and wife, by deed dated the
18th day of July. 1911, recorded among
the land records of Worcester County
in Libcr o. d. C., No. 9.Folios i39 and
40. and more particularly described
in said deed as follows: BEGINNING
at stob placed at the corner made
by the county road leading from Bish-
opvillc Md. to Selbyville, Del. and
the land of Mrs. Jane Taylor, thence
running with the line of Mrs. Taylor
to stob placed at the end of private
road. thence running with said road to
stob in the middle of small ditch,
thence with said ditch to another stob
in the middle of same ditch. thence
in straight line to stob placed ut
the telephone pole now standing at
the side of the county road leading
from Bishopvillc, Md, to Selbyville.
Del, thence with said county road TO
place of beginning. and containing
about four acres of land more or less.
TERMS OF SALE.
One-thrd of the purchase money
in cash, the balance with interest to be
paid in twelve months from the day of
sale and to be secured to the satisfac-
tion of the trustees. or all cash at the
option of the purchaser or purchasers
GEORGE NJ. UPSHUR,
FRANKLIN CPSHUR,
Trustees
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-08-10
Notice of Change of
Registration Officials

Notice is hereby given of the fol-
lowing changes of registration Off
cials, made by the Board OF Super
visors of Elections at their regular
meeting Tuesday, August 9th, 1918:
C. ". Maddox was appointed Judge
Of Registration in the First Election
District. Precinct /, in place of c. A.
Turner, who failed to qualify.
w. L. Sc oolfield was appointed
Judge of Re ,istration in the First
Election Dist ct, Precinct 2, in place
Of S. f. McM;.s ser, who failed to quail
ify' MONTGOMERY srAGG,
JOHN II TRUITT,
]. Nj. CIR, ,'CKETT,
Supervisors.
W. o. sHocKLEY, Geek.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-08-10
SNOW HILL BOY
WAS WOUNDED
IN GREAT BATTLE

1he great war was brought close
homA to the people of Snow Hill, when
the ,ne~ssof the wounding of Private
Marion S. Bonneville, of Snow Hill.
was made known Thursday morning
Subsequent information received
the same day was to the effect that
Private Bonneville was injured on
July 10th, by shell, which struck
his ankle. He was reported TO be in
French hospital, but expected to be
transferred to an American hospital.
Announcement was also made that
he was doing well, and expected to
walk in few days.
Private Marion Bonneville enlisted
in the Marine Corps in Chicago more
than year ago, and has been in
France a year. He was despatch
bearer in the motor cycle squad oc-
cupying very importanat but dan
gcrouS position.
He was wounded the day following
the great offensive begun by General
Foch on July 18th.
Private Bonneville has two brothers.
Private Elton Bonneville. who is a
despatch bearer in the L. $. Cavalry
in France, and Wallace Bonneville,
who is in training at Front Royal,
Va. All three young men enlisted.
Privates Marion and Elton volunteer
ing before war was declared with
Germany.
Their parents, Mr.. J. f. Bonneville
and Mrs. Esther J. Bonneville, live in
Snow Hill. They are also brothers
of Miss Georgia f. Bonneville, prin-
cipal of Snow Hill Primary School.
The casualty list published Thurs
day also contains the name of Pri-
vatc George Sterling, of Crisfeld,
who was killed in action. He was
well known to many of our people
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-08-10
Miss Marie Tilghman
Entertained Friends

Miss Marie Tilghman entertained
about forty young people at her home
on Friday evening last, in honor of
her brother, Robert, also her cousins,
the Misses Emma and Laura Bishop,
of Baltimore, who were visiting her.
Games, vocal and instrumental music
were indulged in until a late hour,
when refreshments were served, after
which America was sung and prayer
offered by Rev. Mr.. Nichols, Of Cir
dletree. When leaving. the guests
expressed themselves as having spent
a very pleasant evening.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-08-10
Scholarships.

The Board of Education of Worces-
ter County will receive applications
for scholarships on or before Tuesday,
August l3, 1918, for the following
institutions:
State Normal School. Baltimore,
open to all accredited High School
graduates without examination, and
to others who pass the examination
to be given. Free tuition and books.
State Normal School, Frostburg,
same conditions as State Normal
School, Baltimore. Free tuition and
books.
Maryland Institute, one scholarship,
open to man or woman. Free tuition
and books.
f. w. McMASTER.
County Superintendent
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-08-10
WORCESTER man
FAVORED BUILDER
Uncle Sam Sees That Irwin Gets
Materials For Annex To The
u. S. Treasury.

A Maryland man is q member of
the firm having the contract for the
construction of the annex to the Unit
ed States Treasury Building in Wash
ington. He is Alexander d. Irwin, Jr.,
and was born and reared at Snow Hill,
Worcester County. The name of the
firm is Irwin & Leighton, with head
quarters in Philadelphia.
The Treasury annex which Irwin
& Leighton are building for the Gov
ernment is to cost Sl,250,000, exclu-
sive of the ground, of course. II will
be six stories in height A subway
is to conect it with the main build
ing south of Pennsylvania Avenue.
Mr.. Irwin is still under 35 years of
age. His firm missed by a mere
shave getting the contract three years
ago for the erection of the splendid
new building for the Interior Depart
ment.
Nearly all builders are having trou-
bic to secure material owing to freight
congestion, but Uncle Sam is needing
his Treasury annex so badly that Gov
ernment officials are seeing to it that
nothing shall interfere with operation
in this instance. That is piece of
good luck for the young man from the
Eastern Shore Of Maryland and his
partner.-Baltimor News
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-08-10
A BIG DAY AT
PUBLIC LANDING
Thousands of Farmers and Other
Folks Went to Public Land
ing Last Thursday.

Thousands went to Public Landing
last Thursday. Teams and automobiles
started on the endless procession as
early as nine o'clock Wednesday night,
and there was no let-up until late in
the afternoon, when the tide turned
in the opposite direction, and hun
drcds were homeward bound.
If Mr. Hoover had been at Public
Landing and looked at the scene
about supper time, he would probably
have had Dutch fit. There was
food and food. Chicken bones to the
right, chicken bones to the left,-and
cake everywhere.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-08-10
Stockholders Meeting

The annual meeting of the Stock
holders Of the Equitable Building and
Loan Association of Snow Hill. will be
held in the Directors room Of the De-
posit and Savings Bank Building. in
Snow Hill. Nd. on Wednesday. August
7th. 1918, at 1890 q. m. for the pur-
pose Of electing full Board Of Direc-
tors for the ensuing year, and the
transacting Of any business coming be-
fore the Stockholders.
WILLIAM s. PARSONS. Sec'y.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-08-10
Colored Men To Go
To Camp Dix, N. j.

The Local Board has received in
structions to issue "A call for the mo-
bilization of 80 colored men, to be
sent TO Camp Dix, y. j., between
August 22d and August 2Ith
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-08-10
UPSHUR e. UPSHUR, Solicitors.
Trustees Sale
Or VALUABLE
Real Estate

BY virtue of a decree of the Circuit
Court for Worcester County, in
Equity, in the case of Carrie +. Rick
ards vs.. Jennie T.. Richards and others,
No. 290l Chancery. the undersigned
trustees will sell at public auction TO
the highest bidder in front Of the Post
Office. in Bishopvillc. Worcester Coun-
ty, Maryland, on
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-08-10
UPSHUR & UPSHUR, Solicitors.
Notice to Creditors.

BY virtue of an order of the Cir
cult Court for Worcester County. in
Equity. passed in the case of George
NJ. Upshur and Franklin upshur, As
signecs. etc. No. 2S0S Chancery. the
creditors of Charles l.. Fitchctt, de-
ceased, are hereby notified TO file
their claims against the said deceased
with the Clerk of said Court on or
before the 2ist day of August. 1918.
GEORGE NJ. UPSHUR,
FRANKLIN UPSHUR,
Assignees.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-08-10
Notice to Creditors

Notice is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court for Worcester County. Maryland.
letters of Testamentary on the personal
estate of
CHARLES EDWARD DAVIS. col.
late of Worcester County. deceased.
All persons having claims against the
deceased, are hereby warned TO exhibit
the same, with the vouchers thereof, TO
the subscriber. on or before the 2Sth
day of January. 1919. They may other.
wise 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 Goth day Of July, 1918.
MARY EMMA OSBORN.
Executrix.
Test:-ASBURY C. RILEY.
Register of Wills.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-08-10
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE. TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given to the cred
itors of the said Isaac W. Richards,
deceased, to file their claims with the
vouchers thereof with the Clerk Of
the Circuit Court for Worcester
County. on or before the 10th day of
September. 1918.
GEORGE VI. CPSHUR,
FRANKLIN UPSHUR.
Trustees.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-08-10
CALVIN b. TAYLOR. Att'y-at-Lav
Notice 10 Creditors.

Notice is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court for Worcester County. Maryland,
letters of Administration on the per-
sonal estate of
WILLIAM +. BOSTON.
late of Worcester County. deceased.
All persons having claims against the
deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit
the same, with the vouchers thereof.
to the subscriber. on or before the 2Sth
day of January. 1919. They may other
wise by law be excluded from all bene-
fits of the said estate. All persons in
debted to said estate are requested to
make immediate payment. Given under
my hand this Goth day of July. 1918.
MARY A. BOSTON.
Administrative
Test:-ASBURY c. RILEY.
Register of Wills.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-08-10
HeHh0unds Destroy
Hatteras Lightship
German U-Boat Puts Out Light Intended to
Save Sailors Of All Nations From
Dangers Of Cape Hatteras

Washington August 7thThe Diamond Shoals lightshp off
Cape atteraS, n c. sheed and sunk by sub
marine late yesterday the Navy Department to-day informed
The who took their boats have reached shore safely
The submarine within half mile of shore. according
the brief report which reached the Navy Department
Famous Light Ship
The Diamond Shoals Light Station of the famous
guides navigation the world and has been the subject of
story and prose Such vessels usually manned
by graybeard and such type be utterly helpless
the face of an enemy attack.
Most Daring Venture
The attacking submarine probably the that sank the
American tank steamer p Jennings 100 miles off the Virginia
several days Her exploit showing herself above
water within half mile of the Carolina coast important
shipping ane where nnumeabe patrol boats supposed he
plying OF the most daring recorded since the German raiders
first made their appearance this side of the Atlantic
The navy had received only meager information when the
issued The Diamond Shoals ship guards the
thrust reefs OF soSwep atteas known the graveyard of
the Atlantic coast is imperative that the light be restored
and certain steps that end have already been taken by
the commander of the naval district If necessary, special
troll of an-submarne craft be established prevent
the incident
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-08-10
CHARLES EDWARD DAVIS. col.

JOHN W. STATION.
Attorney-At-Law Snow Hill. Nd.
Once in the Court House.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-20
YS VISIT TO men IN HOSPITALS
Rec Soldiers Given New American War
Decoration for Extraordinary Heroism
on Battlefield.
rred s. Ferguson. United Press

Fred s. Ferguson. United Press
Staff Correspondent
(TH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
NCE. March 19.-Secretary Baker
in the front line trenches under
fire early today scanning No
8 Land from a listening post.
low, I'm A. the frontier Of free
he exclaimed.
turning from the trench, a 1O5-
er German shell burst within
yards of the secretary's auto
lie.
ker saw many men from Ohio
b he knew, both officers and
ers. The secretary called on Cap
Archie Roosevelt at the hospital,
at the young officers cot and
ted for some time, praising his
ntry. He also talked with other
lded officers.
e visit to the hospital followed an
ction Of the FOUL front Baker
his party mctored through shat
villages to division headquarters.
lttalion drawn up by the road
was formally reviewed.
e Of the villages traversed en-
to the trenches housed Ameri-
fegimental officers.
was the most utterly demolished
hy visited. The officers live in
skeletons that were once
es. Shells fall on the village
great frequency. Every one Of
phabitants Is constantly tin-hatted
gas-masked.
road to the village winds
psh the open country, exposed to
~ fire.
lille Baker was In the trenches,
airplanes wheeled overhead,
te heavy fire from Boche anti
raft guns.
kers visit was a surprise to the
IN the trenches. The greatest
Fey was maintained regarding the
nsements for the trip.
e secretary wore a borrowed Of
= Uniform pants, civilian coat,
coat, puttees and 'tin hat and
go a gas mask. Previously he
taken gas mask drill.
yer inspecting dugouts and the
nne trenches, he traversed a sap
listening post, nearest the Ger
trenches. When he returned to
{eguiar lines, he remarked:
ow I've been from the farms to
aetories; from the homes to the
cnatted with the men, frequently
e what part Of Ohio are you
me OF the men recognized the sec
ltion. ~ q"
(her asked the men how things
going and how they were feeling.
y uitlmate opinion was that every
was quiet"
me o1 Boche shells passed overhead
.ne secretary inquired what size
|soIaier dropped q hammer in the
saker picked it up. The soldier
nstrated, but Baker said he was |
= 1t would be lost.
listening post sentry bashfully as
IN. .ne secretary that the "Ameri- |
'noot better than the Boches."
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-20
OMAN SHOT MAN DEAD
WHILE TEMPORARILY INSANE

arily insane when she shot and killed
Brooks in the lobby OF the Porter
Vile hotel on November 90. Only
four ballots were taken, and on the
first three eleven stood for acquittal |
and one turned in blank ballot.
The sensational trial OF Mrs. Howe
unfolded an eleven year old tale OF
family trOu bies and alleged persecu-
tions by Brooks. Brooks met Mrs.
Howe. and according to her testi-
mony, attacked her in San Francisco
restaurant IN 1907. From that time
until the tragedy in Porterville last
November Mrs. Howe averred Brooks
circulated stUies about her and caus-
ed her to BE- shunned by women whom
she knew In dozen cities.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-20

When Baker arrived at certain
brigade headquarters seven batteries
nearby were being shelled. There
were FREQUENT explosions as the en-
emy shells struck in the vicinity.
! There was some delay in starting
while route to the trenches was be
ing picked to avoid traversing the Ger
man barrage.
| The entire sector was lively with
breaking shrapnel.
There were only four in the party
Baker. division general, a major
from the press section and guide.
The other members of the party
were extremely nervous regarding
Bakers welfare, but he was obviously
! cool.
| Entering the communication trench
es they We're stopped by sentry.
The gen eral stepped forward and an
nounced:
The secretary of war"
Eyes sir. Yes sir" stammered the
sentry and snapped his rifle to salute
As Baker passed a shell burst near
his automobile. He inquired whether
any one was hurt. When he was as.
sured th9re were no casualties, his
automobile was speeded up to carry
him out OF the danger zone.
The party passed American guns
that were In action, while machine
gun bullets whistled overhead.
Returning to the rear, the secretary
visited men who were billeted in a
barn. He clambered up ladder to
the iayloft and asked about the mems
health.
One of them replied that he had the
grip.
you've certainly had grip on Ger
many" Baker replied.
The colonel presented to Baker the
helmet OF a German lieutenant cap
tured in raid. The secretary accept
ed it. but Later said he was going to
give it to the coloneps mother.
Baker stood with his head uncovered
by a roadside cemetery where half a
dozen sol dfers are buried while the
military burial Of another was in pro-
gress. He remained uncovered, in ST.
lent tribute to the dead, throughout
the service
While visiting hospital where
there are several gas victims under
going treatment, Baker talked with a
wounded officer who had been decorat.
ed with the French croix de guerre.
I've got war cross but I can't
wear it, he told Baker.
"As secretary Of war, give You
authority to wear It," was the reply.
While enrpute to the trenches, Bak-
er had inspected detachment of in
fantry that was drawn up in a village
street. The first rays of the sun were
just streaking the sky when the
American troops smartly presented
arms.
Baker addressed them briefly and
later visited a French divisional COM
mander who complimented the Ameri-
can soldiers.
The frequent remark of Bakers as
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-20
VOTE OF SEVEN
| TO ELEVEN
Senate Committee Reports Fa-
vorably on Overman En-
powering Measure
Today.
VICTORY FOR PRESIDENT
Pressure Used to
Force Out Bill and Quick
Action 10 Now
Sought
VICTORY FOR PRESIDENT

UNITED Press Leased Wire Serviee1
WASHINGTON, March 20.-Thc
|senate judiciary committee today
bowed to administration pressure and
by vote OF eleven to seven reported
favorably to the senate the Overman
empowering bill.
The action was regarded as clean
cut victory for the president as the
bill reported IL practically in the
same form as originally presented.
Only one vital amendment was made
and 1t had been agreed on from tho
first This was the elimination OF
the provision permitting the presi-
ednt to create new war agencies at
his discretion. The bill as reported
would permit him to reorganize, shift,
rearrange and combine any bureaus,
boards, commissions or departments
as he sees fit in the interest Of great
er Capitalization of authority and to
obtain greater efficiency in war work.
Senators Overman, Fletcher. AS
hurst, Shields, Walsh, King. Wolcott.
Nelson, Borah, Colt and Culberson
voted for the administration measures.
Reed; Smith, (Georgia). Dillingham;.
Brandegee, Ctmmins, Sterling and
Poindexter voted against it. : ---.-.. ~
SSudJOT h1lLS WHO last HlSIlI uAS-
cussed the bill with President Wilson
at the white house reserved the right
to present minority report. pointing
out the point on which he opposes the
bill and to support whatever amend
ments he sees fit.
Senator Hoke Smiths substitute
which would have limited reorganfza-
tion to the war and navy departments.
the shipping board and the bureau OF
mines was rejected by the committee,
ten to eight.
All those who on the final vote op-
posed a favorable report voted for the
Smith~substitute with the exception OF
Senator King. An effort will be made
to get early action in the senate. There
are three amendments which the
committee accepted as Safeguards v
They do not limit the scope of the
presidents power. One by Senator
Wolcott provides that any reorganiza.
tfons made must be in the interest OF
the prosecution Of the war. Anoher
by Borah provides that when the
president decides to abolish any agen-
cy created by act of congress, he
shall notify congress and let the act
be of congress. The third by Smith,
provides action shall come upon tie
written order of the president, such
order to become permanently part OF
the government archives.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-20
LOCKED THEM IN VAULT
AND THEN ROBBED BANK

stolen automobile. the robbers enter
ed the bank. calmly pulled down the
shades. held up the five men in the
office, locked them in the vault. and
gathered up all the money in sight.
They overlooked 100000 in currenc.
inside the vault. They escaped. how
ever, with $4,000 in currency, Sl2--
OH in local bank checks and Si60 in
silver
S. Doguera. sub-manager of the
bank. pleaded with the robbers nos
TO lock everybody in the vault, be
cause there would be none outside
who knew the combination. The ban
dts therefore put Doguera and +.
Sunekwa in the basement, locking the
rest in the vault The ianitor es
capped from the bank and sought tbs
police. but when ne returned with an
officer the robbers had finished their
job and left