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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-08-23
Mr.. COLLINS
Announces His
Candidacy

TO Colonel George VI. Upshur, John
W. station, ESD. and other Members
of the Worcester Bar:
Several weeks ago you presented to
me your hearty endorsement of my
administration as Clerk of our Court.
and YOU then urged me to announce
my candidacy for reelection. chiefly
because, as stated in your communica-
tion, YOU regarded me aS IAN expcr-
fenced. capable and efficient official" 3"
Your endorsement and request. signed
by the members of the bar regardless
of politics, | took as q great compli-
mcnt and came TO me ;S 4 still greater
surprise. in view of the fact that
had on numerous occasions publicly
announced that | would not ask for a
third term nomination. This an
nounccment of my feeling on the sub
jcct of a third term was, think, gen
orally known throughout the County
Therefore. on receipt of your request
that ! declare my candidacy. | cXpcr-
fenced Il feeling of embarrassment be
cause of what seemed to me to be a
conflict between the desire To yield TO
your request, and a reluctance To at
tempt to force myself on the people
and thereby possibly antagonizc the
interests OF my party or the just
claims of others. In these circum-
stances, therefore. concluded to
defer definite reply To your request
and to await possible announcement
OF other candidates with the intention
not TO oppose any one who might have
Just claims upon the party, and who
would be acceptable 10 the people at
large and to you members OF the bar.
This position | have not failed to state
publicly on numerous occasions. and
Vet up to the very hour when the
Democratic Nominating Committee
met in Snow Hill for the purpose of
selecting candidates 10 be voted for in
the primaries, not single individual.
including myself. had asked for the
nomination. and il was under these
unique circumstances that received
the unanimous vote of this Committee.
Your hearty endorsement of my
official conduct. and my unanimous
nomination. without opposition and
without my seeking, make refusal
To become 4 candidate wcll-nigh i'm
possible, and hereby declare my
candidacy by an acceptance of the
democratic nomination. feeling that |
am obcying call of the members Of
the bar. my party and the public gen
orally to whom | have given the best
service in my power in this. the only
Office | have ever held.
Again thanking YOU for your cN-
preston Of confidence and esteem, and
assuring you. if should be reelected.
of my desire to serve YOU and the pub
lie generally, better than ! have done
in the past. remain.
Very truly yours.
OLIVER y. COLLINS.
Advertisement
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-08-23
NOTICE TO GUNNERS.

wish again to call the attention of
all persons intending to hunt this sea-
son to obtain their license in the near
future. The squirrel law will be out
August 25th. and the open season for
shooting yellow leg black breasted and
golden plovcr. and rail birds is now on.
License can be obtained from the
Clerk of Circuit Court. All persons
found hunting without license will be
prosecuted to the full extent of the
law. Penalty $500 for each offense.
CHARLES +. HILL,
Z District Deputy Game Warden.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-08-23
POCOMOKE FAIR
A BIG SUCCESS
Big Crowds there. Fine Racing
Good Exhibits. Thousands
Attended the Fair

The new management OF the POGO
mokc Fair is to be congratulated on
the program furnished the thousands
OF people who went to the fair this
week. The racing was good, the
music and special features were fine
and the exhibits were better than they
have been for several years.
The attendance was good, the crowd
on Thursday being fully up to cxpec-
tations. and probably exceeding the
attendance on any day in recent years.
Considerable local interest was
ccntercd Thursday in the free for all
race. in which Red November, the
horse owned by Coulbourn Brothers,
was entered. and which won the race.
The Pig Club exhibit was the best
ever shown in Maryland.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-08-23
STOLE AN AUTO
AND SOLD IT
Elmer Tucker Sold W.T.. Hearn's
New Ford to Parties Near
Georgetown, Del.

Elmer Tucker, who came 70 Snow
Hill from Somerset County. about
two years ago. elopcd with an auto
mobile belonging to Mr.. William r..
Hearnc. the undertaken. on Thursday
of last week, struck a fast gait for
Georgetown, Del. and sold Mr..
Hcarnc's automobile near there to two
young men for $3.50. He then skipped
for parts unknown. His picture has
been sent to the authorities of Will
mington. Philadelphia. Baltimore. and
New York and he is likely to be pick
ed up.
Tucker went to Mr.. Hcarnc on
Thursday and asked him to loan him
his Ford touring car for couple Of
hours to go to Pocomokc City. Mr.
Hcarnc accommodated Tucker. be-
licving he would return aS promised
But he waited in vain. Thursday
passed, Friday passed. Saturday loom
ed up, and Sunday went by. and still
Tucker came not. II was about this
time that word began to reach Mr..
Hcarnc that Tucker was seen in
Georgetown. Del. So Mr. FIearnc
went to Georgetown on Monday and
found that Tucker had been there and
sold his automobile to Chester and
Francis Truitt for $4,000 They in
turn sold il to knight Lowe for a
Seycn-year old mule and $4,000 in
money Mr.. Ilearnc applied to Mr..
Lowe for his car and described it so
minutcly that Mr., Lowe said: ITS
your car all right. and you may take
it," So Mr.. Hcarne recovered his Ford.
Tucker left Georgetown Friday in
a hired Automobile and went to
BridgcvilIc. On Friday night Ford
sedan car was stolen from Bridge
Vile and on Saturday parties who
know Tucker saw him riding in Il
similar car near Wilmington Moth
ing has been heard from him since.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-08-23
AEROPLANE STUNTS FOR
THE SALISBURY FAIR
Two Curtis Machines Secured.
Dives, Loops and Aerial
Battles at Fair

THE GREAT SALISBU RY FAIR
has entered into contract for two
Curtis biplancs to give daily cxhibi-
tion flights during the -four days of
the Fair which opens at Salisbury.
Maryland next Tuesday and continues
for four successive days. The two
acroplaneS will fly to Salisbury from
Hagcrstown. Maryland. and visit scv-
cral places on the Shore on Saturday
(today) and Monday preceding the
Fair opening on Tuesday.
The exhibition on the grounds will
consist of daring dives and loops and
almost every other stunt that these
machines are capable of performing
when driven by fearless and skllful
pilots.
WILL. TAKE Up PASSENGERS.
Anyone who desires a trip in one
of these machines can be accommo-
dated, as the acroplancs are equipped
for carrying passengers.
LOVING COUPLE WANTED.
II is the wish of the manager. Rich
ard VI. Whcelan. to make any loving
couple happy by giving them a chance
to be married high in the cloud. Here
is your chance if contemplating matri-
mony. With either LicutS. Colycr OF
Starbruck plotting the planes the
happy couple can rest assured that
there will be no chance of falling
out between any OF parties concerned
as they are both thoroughly cXpcr-
fenced pilots
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-08-23
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Notice is hereby given that the
subscriber has obtained from the Or
phans' Court for Worcester County,
Maryland, letters Of Administration
IN the personal estate of
JONAS II. DENNIS,
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 be-
fore the oath day of February, 1920.
They may otherwise by law be cN-
cluded from all benefits of the said
estate. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make immc-
diatc payment. Given under my hand
this 10th day of August, 1919.
CALVIN b. TAYLOR,
Administrator.
Test:-AsBURY C. RILEY.
Register Of Wills.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-08-23
The Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore. Maryland
ENTRANCE EXAMINA TONS
State Scholarships In Engineer,
ing Courses

ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS for
the Department of Engineering. as
we'll as for the College of Arts and
Sciences. will be held in Gilman Hall.
Homcwood. Monday Thursday, sep
tcmbcr 1918, 1919, beginning at .
A. VI. each day.
APPLICATIONS FOR SCHOLAR
SHIPS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF
ENGINEERING, established under
the provisions of the Laws of Mary
land Chapter 90. 1912. will now be
received. If there is more than one
applicant for particular scholarship,
"A competitive examination must be-
taken Friday. September 10. beginning
at 3 A. VI. Appointments will be-
made soon thereafter.
Each Legislative District of Balti-
more City and each county Of the
State. with the exception of Howard.
Queen Annc's and Somerset counties.
will be entitled to one or more scholar
ships for the l9i9-l920. in addition to
those already assigned TO resident
students. In the three counties men
toned above. all the available scholar
ships have been awarded.
t'ndcr the provisions of the Act of
Assembly. the County and City
Scholarships in the Department Of
Engineering are awarded only to de-
serving students whose financial cir
rumstances are such that they are un-
able to obtain an education in Engi-
ncering unless free tuition is granted
TO them. The scholarships entitlc
the holders To free tuition. free use
of textbooks, and exemption from all
regular fees. One of the scholarships
in each County and each Legislative
District of the City carries also the
sum of 5000 The expense of attend
ancc for those who do not receive
scholarships is not greater than at
other Maryland institutions.
Scholarships may be awarded to
graduates of Loyola College, st.
Johns College, Washington College,
Western Maryland College, Maryland
Agricultural College. Mt. st. Mary's
College, Rock Hill College.
One scholarship will he awarded
AT, Large"
Applicants should address The
Registrar, The John Hopkins Uni
vcrsity for blank forms of application
and catalogues giving information US
to examinations, award of scholar
ships, and courses of instruction. The
next session begins Tuesday, Septem-
ber 80, 1919.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-08-23
J.B. LINGO DIED
LAST TUESDAY

Mr. James Il. Lingo. aged 81 years,
died at the home of his son, DIR. Mar
vel S. Lingo, in Newark, Tuesday
morning about eleven o'clock. Mr..
Lingo had been i'll about two months.
Although. during his illness but little
hope was entertained of his recovery,
yet the end came quite suddenly and
unexpectedly
Mr.. Lingo was born near Millsboro,
Del. but spent most of his life in
Philadelphia. About seven years ago,
he came TO Newark to make his home
with his son, Dr. Lingo. who had
located here to practice medicine.
Prior to coming to Newark. he was
engaged in the business management
of line of tug boats. He was an
expert marine engineer. and rs such
became we'll known to all ship masters
on the Delaware River and Bay. He
was - man of splendid business ability
and has left u considerable estate. .
i'NIluE HIS itSiN'Iitt Htits Nit pto-
pie of Newark had learned to respect
and love Mr. Lingo. He was kind
hearted and liberal towards all char
table works. and was useful and
valuable citizen. In politics he was
staunch Democrat.
Mr.. Lingo is survived by one son,
Dr. Marvel 5, Lingo. of Newark. A
brother. Mr.. Charles Lingo, of Phil
adclphia, and sister, Mrs. Holland,
of Milton. Del. also survive him.
Funeral services were held at the
house Thursday morning, conducted
by Rev ". II. Revellc, former pas
tor. assisted by Rev. c. Il. Strausburg,
of Snow Hill. The remains were car
ried TO Lewcs, Del, for intcrment.
Among those who attended the fun
eral from distance were the follow
ing: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lingo, OF
Philadelphia. Mr.. Robert Burton and
Miss Nell Pepper, Of Georgetown.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-08-23
MILL EXPLOSION
KILLS THREE MEN
Boiler in Lumber Mills of Col
bOurn Brothers ExplOdes
Killing Three Men.

The following telegram from
Suffolk Va, is of interest to our pco-
pie aS the Coulbourn Brother. are
former residents of Snow Hill and the
two Carmcans mentioned as being
injured are sons of Arthur Carmcan.
formerly Of this county, and related
to the extensive Carminc family living
in this section.
Suffolk. Va. Aug. ll-Thrcc men
We're killed, seven injured and the
mill Of Coulbournc Bros, about one
milcf rom Eurc Station and rs miles
from Suffolk. Va. was totally de-
stroycd aS the result Of a terrible
boiler explosion which occurred today
AT noon.
Clyde Hampton, Roduco. " C., and
Carlton parkc. Eurc ~ c.. were in
stantly killed. Rufus Johnson. col
orcd. OF Savannah. Ga. was the third
man killed.
Bruce Eurc, Eurc, y. c. has broken
ribs and is painfully bruised; John
Simpson il, injured about the body; A.
]. Eurc has broken shoulder: CephaS
Taylor, Roduco. y. G.. has a fractured
skull: Emmett Howell is burned about
the face and may lose his sight. Brad
Icy and Monroe Carminc We're both
burned about the face and arms.
The injured were brought to the
Virginia Hospital at Suffolk. &. G..
Coulbournc president of the lumber
company, states that the boiler which
exploited had been recently tested and
reported all right. The mill is com
nlctclV DESTROYED.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-08-23
LOST SEVEN DOLLARS
ADVERTISED AND GOT IT

Algie Carey. Snow Hill boy. lost
$500 one day last week. It worried
him very much. but hc followed what
he believed to be the best course-hc
put the following advertisement in
The Messenger:
LOST On the streets Of Snow
Hill. $500 Finder will please
return to Algic Carey. Messenger
office.
On Monday the $500 was handed To
one of the Editors of this paper by
Mr.. Arlic Smith. who said his mother
Mrs. Beauchamp Smith found it. She
learned il was advertised in The Mes
scngcr and Algic gets his money.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-08-23
Notice to Contractors

SEALED PROPOSALS for building
one section OF State Highway. aS fol-
lows:
One section OF state Highway from
end Oi Concrete road south Of Snow
Hill 10 Girdlcircc. for u distance of
100 miles. Concrete.
WORCESTER co. CONTRACT WO-19
FEDERAL AID PROJECT No. 30:
will be received by the state Roads
Commission. at its offices. 60l Garrett
Building, Baltimore. Maryland until
Il VI. on the I'd day of September,
1919. at which time and place they
will be publicly opened and read.
Bids must be made upon the blank
proposal form which. with spccifica-
tionS and plans will be furnished by
the Commission upon application and
cash payment of Sl.0O. aS hereafter
no charges will be permitted.
No bids will be received unless ac-
compancd by "a certified check for the
sum OF Five Hundred (S500) Dollars.
payable to the state Roads Commits
sion.
The successful bidder will be re-
auired to give bond, and comply with
the Acts of the General Assembly of
Maryland. respecting contracts.
The Commission reserves the right
to reject any and all bids.
BY ORDER of the State Roads
Commission this 18th day Of August,
1919.
CLYDE II. WILSON.
Secretary.
FRANK II. XOUCK.
;,.,,,.,,,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-08-23
THE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM
DAYLIGHT SAVING ACT
REPEALED

Washington. Aug. 20.-Re-
peal of the Daylight Saving act
was passed today. the Senate
voting to sustain the House in
passing the repeal measure over
President Wilson's veto. The
vote was - to 10.
The repeal of the law. which
now takes its place among the
very few which have been pass
ed over a Presidential veto. be-
comes effective after the clocks
are turned back to normal in
October. II will go down in
Legislative history as one of the
very few measures which have
twice been vetoed by a President
and become law by the vote
of more than twO.thirds in both
houses OF Congress.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-08-23
For Immediate Sale

One Bay Mare, . years old, in foal
by good jack.
One Bay Mare. : years old, in foal
by jack.
Three well-brokcn mules. good
workers.
Two Young Mules just wcancd.
II Poland China and Hampshire
Pigs.
20 high grade Shropshire Eve
Lambs.
GEORGE HAYWARD.
Route .. Snow Hill. Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-08-23
TUESDAY,
September I'd. 1919
AT $50 O'CLOCK. =. NJ.
the following described real estate:
THE DOVER FARM

the following described real estate:
THE DOVER FARM
better known as thc"Joc Ennis Farm. "
This farm contains about three hun
dred acres of land. with about one
hundred and Scventy-tivc acres cleared,
mostly in a high state of cultivation.
This is a fine grain and stock farm
with great deal of high red clay
land suitable for potatoes or any crops
you wish to grow. II also contains
some valuable pine timber and was
purchased by me from William +.
Johnson and wife by deed dated March
the twenty fifth, 1911. and recorded
in the land records of Worcester Coun-
ty. Maryland. in Liber .. y. c. No. ..
folio il3.
A plat of this farm can be seen at
my store in Snow Hill.
This farm is located on the Snow
Hill-Public Landing road about FIVE
miles from Snow Hill. and fourth
of a mile from Spence. one and one
half miles from Public Landing. I'M
proved by two story brick and frame
house in good repair, also a two story
tenant house nearly new.
MATHER FARM
This farm adjoinS the one above
and contains seventy acres, more or
less. about forty being in good
state of cultivation. This is one of
the best truck farms in this part of
the country. purchased this farm
from John :. Mathers and wife by
deed dated December 10th. 1917. and
recorded in Libcr o. ID. c. No 2S.
folio 53l
Possession will be given to these
farms January list. 1920.
TERMS OF SALE:
One third of purchase money to be
paid in cash. and the remainder on
January list. 1920. Taxes paid until
January lst. 1920.
ELTON VI. JONES. Owner.
Snow Hill. Maryland.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-08-23
ATLANTIC HOTEL. OCEAN
CITY. CAUGHT ON FIRE

The roof of the Atlantic Hotel,
Ocean City, caught on fire last We'd
ncsday afternoon and considerable cx-
citement resulted thcrcfrom. The
flames were extinguiShed before they
made much hcadway or did much dam
age.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-08-23
Public Sale
J Valuable Farms


Owing to the rapid growth and cX-
pansion of my mercantile business, |
am unable to give proper attention to
my farming interests. and hence will
offer for sale in front of the Court
House door, Snow HILL Worcester
County. Maryland, on
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-08-23
AN EXCEPTION

Cosby Jane-There's nothing do
ing but Miss Pry has her finger in II.
Catty Clara notice she hasn't got
II in an engagement ring yet
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-08-23
THE PROPER PLACE.

What do these Handicapped plants
grow on?
don't know, unless it is a palm
tree.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-08-23
LEMUEL W. oNLEY

Mr.. onley has been nominated for
Sheriff. Last week he was selected
for Judge of the Orphans Court. but
he is a man who will fit anywhere,
and the party has made no mistake in
nominating him for the office Of Sher-
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-08-23
HARRY f. PALMER

Mr.. Palmer is another candidate Of
the Democracy for the Legislature
with MeSsrs. johnson and Crockett.
He is well known in the upper section
Of the county for his stcadfast princi-
piles. and for his qualifications as Il
business man. Mr.. Palmer is a far
mcr. He is also Secretary of the Ber-
lin Building and Loan Association. n
financial institution which has done
much good in Berlin and vicinity.
Every one who has had any dealings
with Mr.. Palmer will vouch for his
rccttudc and splendid qualifications.
He is man who keeps up to the
minute with the affairs of the County
and State.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-08-23
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 per
sonal estate of
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s1.ooA YEAR $3.50 OUT OF COUNTY
WILLIAM J. PITTS

Nj. Pitts has been rcnominated for
County Surveyor. He is u splendid
official. lie has served the people well,
and does his work faithfully. You all
know him and know that he
is splendid Democratic official. Mr..
Pitts resides in Berlin. and is one Of
the Democratic leaders in the upper
part of the County.
THE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM
The nominating committee appoint
ed by a mass meeting of the Demo-
Gratis Of Worcester County in conven-
tion assembled for the purpose of sug-
CONTINUED ON PAGE 81
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-08-23
The Democratic Ticket
Has Been Completed
Several Shifts Were Made Between Thursday
and Monday One OF The Strongest
Tickets Ever Nominated in County

ill., Mr.. Onley has filled number of
offices with honor to himself and his
party. They have not been remuncra-
tive offices. and the people now have
an opportunity to elect him to more
lucrative place than any he has held
heretofore. He is man of affairs.
You will hear from him.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-08-23
ARTHuR ]. BENNETI.

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 10th day of February, 1920. 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 pay
ment. Given under my hands this 9th
day of August, 1919.
LAWRENCE A. BENNETT,
Administrator.
Test:-ASRURY C.. RILEY.
Register of Wills.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-08-23

Judge William +. johnson has CON
scntcd to represent Worcester County
in the Legislature That il is q sacri-
flee. no one will doubt. The people of
the county are fortunate to be- able to
vote for such a man for the l.cgisla-
turc His friends hope to see him the
next Speaker of the House of Dele
gates. II is needless for Us to say
more of Judge johnson. You know
all about him, and you will vote for
him If you do your duty by the people.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-08-23
SAMUEL NJ. CROCKETT

Mr.. Crockett is the Editor of the
Worcester Democrat, published in
Pocomokc City. He is Democrat in
season and out of season. He is intel
ligcnt and trustworthy. Whatever
MIR. Crockett promises the voters he
will do. they may depend on il You
will hear from Sam on the stump. He
has message for you. and il will not
be one Of platitudcs. He will get down
to brass tacks, and in Annapolis you
will find him a wideawakc rcprcSen-
tativc.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-08-23

Mr.. Thomas J. Fassctt has been
nominated for Judge of the Orphans
Court. He is retired farmer A
kind and courteous gentleman of the
old school, although he is not an old
man by any means, The widows and
orphans will have a friend and faith
full Judge in Mr.. FasSctt.