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OPPOSED OIL PIPE LINES
Transfers Defeated Proposition
Which Had Its Origin in Brain Of
Heman Jones, Pennsylvania.

II was an American, Heman Jones
OF Erie. Pa. who first conceived the
idea OF the construction of un oil pipe
line. II was to be OF wood four inches
in diameter, but was not executed. \
gear later, in 1867. bill was intro
duced into The legislature authorizing
a pipe line from Oil Greek 10 Kittan-
ming, Pa, (the state IN which oil was
FIRST discoyered), but 1t got no further.
through Tie opposition of 1000 team
stcrs. lit fact, for some years the
transfers made impossible the sue
cess Of the pipe lines. They were do
Ing very well out of the existing meth
DDS Of transportation, earning $40 to
$40 day, and they viewed with vim
and weekly reyelries. Both in 1865
and in 1860 the tenmstegs wrought
havoc on the two pipe lines construct
ed IN those years. Eventually prog
ress gained the day, aud many lines
were laid, including one 102 miles long
in 1850. II was nor. however, till John
y. Rockefeller and his associates took
the matter in hand, eliminatIn. all The
old-fashioned methods OF production
aud transportation. chat petroleum be-
gan 10 be the power and profit 1t Is TO-
day. In 1860 the United States pro-
ductlon OF petroleum was 2l,D00,000
gallons. In 1917 1t had risen 10 49,
4i0,o0O00o gallons. Gasoline is still
The chief derlvatlve, but fuel oil has
great future
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-02-03
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News OF the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers


Miss Deulah Bates is in Boston at
tending school for home service
workers.
i. A. Melendy and W. T. Patterson
were visitors at the home of o. r.
Clayton, Sunday.
Freedom Harrington has been APP
pointed administrator OF the estate
Of his sonllarold Harrington
Aaron Levin returned today to his
home in Springfield after spending
the week end in town with friends.
Branch No. 8 of st. Mary's Guild
will meet with Mrs Collins NJ. Graves
Wedne day afternoon from $40 5.
Mrs. Edward Rel, who has been i'll
Of inf uenza for several weeks, re-
sumed work this morning in the Lurie
stort,
Ben amin kstabro0k, former resi-
dent, now OF Great Darlington. has
returned after spending a few days
with relatives in town.
Everett Lockwood has returned TO
his home in Heartwellville after a
fa~ days visit at the home of his
cousin Miss Clara Barber.
Regular monthly business meeting
OF the Ladies Aid society of the
Methodist church will be held at the
church tonight at 1880 O'clock.
The mission workers of the Second
Congry gational church will meet with
Mrs. H. A. Wilkinson, Putnam street,
Thursday evening, February f.
4, Don't fail to see 'The Love Net, -
The new World picture featuring
dainty Madge Evans aud Chapter
Nc, l9 OF Hands Up with beautiful
fascinating, daring Ruth Roland at
Hate theatre today ADV
Mrs Sofia Mooney. aged 81 years
wife OF Edgar Mooney, died Saiur
day at her home in White Creek. The
iunral was held this forenoon at 2
! o'clock, Rev Robson officiating, and
buria' was In the Rosewood Gene
4 tery. IN
9 snloD dtilnit DiOlllttst nv ltitHtil
underwent an operation Tor appendi-
citis at the Putnam Memorial hospi
tai, Is spending a few days at the
home Of Mrs Stella Corbett of Pleas
ant street before returning to her
home In East Arlington
The peoples of pleasure or the Ill
lies of redemption? This was the ST.
rens choice in the smashing drama
/ WHEN Woman Sins" the William
Fox production featuring the incom
parable Theda Bara Pathe News
AMI L. S. War Film at Harte theatre
tomorrow. ADV
[. The hrst OF q series of entertain
neni by he different divisions of The
Ladies Aid Society of the Second Con
grcgaliona! church will be given by
Division A,at O'Clock Wednesday az
ternoon. Feb ). in the chapel Al
the women of the church are cordial
ly invited. Mrs Elliot will give .
reading. The Old Lady Shows He
Medals. by ]. NJ barrie. Refresh
menis viii he served and socia
time enjoyed,
List Of letters remaining uncallet
log al the post office for the weel
ending January "a. 1919: Libert!
Paper CO.. Taylor Wooden Mills. Mrs
f. Bowcock. Mrs. j. A. Chenard, Mis-.
Mildred Ferris, Charlotte St. Mrs
Edward Grant. Miss Lura NJ. Ryan
Mrs e, Smart These letters will b,
sen, to the Dead Letter Office if no
delivered before In calling TO
above. please say advertised" Feb
3, 1919, giving date OF list Emory S
Harris p NJ
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ADVISE CARE IN WHAT
YOU TAKE FOR GRIP COLDS
Grip and Pneumonia Go Hand in
Hand How to Avoid Every
day DANGERS

dangerous narcotics or poisons such
as acetanilide, which should be taken
oaly under a doctors orders.
A mistake in directions might be
fa.Gl because five doses Of some of
these preparations often contain po.-
son enough TO kill man. Some OF
the labels specifically state that tho
medicine should not be given TO chill
dren. You are safe when you take
Father Johns Medicine for your cold
because 1t is sure and wholesome,
free from any of the above named
poisons on any other narcotic drugs
aud alcohol and has more than sixty
years success Father Johns Medi
clue soothes and heals the mucus lin.
ing of the breathing passages, II
gives strength to fight OFF the germs
of grip and pneumonia. Its gentle
laxative effect drives out the impuri-
tiAs and poisonous waste matter. BE
sure to get what you call for.
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california RuraIsrs, orIaInsI Methods.

Burglars attempted to open the sufe
Of the Western Mechanical company.
Failing to dislodge the safe doors
after burning Oft the hinges, they
broke info tho company's garage, took
out truck. hoisicd the safe through
n skyllght with the company's tackle,
hauled 1t to a canyon and rined 1t of
81 800 cash and Liberty bonds.--Los
Angeles Times.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-02-03
LAUGHTER.

Laughter is mans own attribute
says Rabelais, and from the time man
began To think Of other matters than
eating and waging war he has wooed
laughter In some form or other accord
ing 10 his ideas of what is comical.
The early pictured jokes on canvas,
stone and paper are not conducive to
wild hllarty at this day and age, but
they amused the people Of the time
and in making men laugh helped to
ciYilizc the race.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-02-03
Fellow-Feelinq.

As welI-known Scottish divine was
entering a car he noticed that some
OF the passengers were trying to eject
a drunken man. The minister prompt
y lnterposcd IN his behalf and soothed
him into responsibility for the rest OF
his journey. Before leaving, however.
the disturber again muttered angry
words TO the other passengers; then,
Selling the reverend doctors hands, he
exclaimed Good day my fren' I; !
see you ken what il is to be drunk"
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MOTHER ALL RUN DOWN
Had TO Have Health, to Keep House
for Four Children--What She Did

'Vl FObT ONliuIcH-N NNRe S'S Nv
Namagansett Pier, X. tt was
all rundown, back ached and tired
all the time. keep house for my
husband and four children and could
hardly keep around. Finally | tried
Vnol and it has restored my health
AMI helped me wonderfully, so |
recommend II TO others who are in
this condition Mrs. Hannah Ran.
dali
There Is no secret about Who'll
II owes It's success to beef aud cod
liver peptones. iron and manganese
pericnates and glycerophosphotes,
The oldest aud most famous body
building and strength creating tonics.
William l.. Gokay Druggist aud Drug.
gis,s Everywhere
p, S For children's Eczema. Sax.
oil Salye is guaranteed rily wonder.
rul
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Used Constantly.

YeaSt--Don't you think your wife
has cot Il wonderful yoiceg
Crimsonheak--Yes. It's wonderful
It hasn't given out before thls.-
Workers Statesman.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-02-03
NORTH BENNINGTON

There will be meeting tonight at
the Bank parlqrs at 1880 to discuss
the boys club which is being formed
Everyone Interested is urged to be
present
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-02-03
putty Substitute.

A cheap and effective substitute for
putty. "a stop the cracks In floors and
woodwork. may he obtained by soak
ing newspapers in a paste made of a
pound OF flour In three quarts of wa.
Ter and adding a tenspoonful Of alum.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-02-03
Uncle Eben.

by the time Il man has lived long
enough TO know how TO give advice
said Uncle Eben, hes done lived long
enough 10 know dat tain no use
wastin' de time"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-02-03

LADIES AND GENTS TAILORING.
Just received new lino or mater
ials for made -to-mcasuro suits. Also
have on hand a nice line OF ready-to-
wear suits and Overcoats at reduced
prices. Cleaning and pressing
NATHAN LEVIN
Tel ISL. 1870 NertA street
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-02-03

Public warning is given to avoid
the danger from poisonous drugs and
Notwithstanding stimulants contain.
ed III so many grip and cough cures"
at this time. Look on the label of
these preparations and you will see
that they contain either morphine,
heroin, iodine, chloroform OF other
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-07-12
TESTIMONIALS
FOR OUR DEAD
State of Maryland Does Honor to
Our Boys Who Paid the
Supreme Sacrifice

Shortly after the signing of the
Armisticc in November of last year.
The Maryland Council of Defense
authorized a State Testimonial. signed
BY the Governor. and the Chairman of
the Maryland Council of Defense. to
be presented to the family, or the
authorized connection. of every Mary
land man who died in the service.
These testimonials have been pre-
pared and signed. and those intended
for Worcester County, are in the
hands of Mr.. NJ. T. Hargis. Chairman
Of the Maryland Council of Defense
for Worcester County. for distribution
to the relatives.
The names on the mortality list
have been passed upon and supplied by
the Historical Division. and there may
be additions to the list. aS other re-
ported causalticS are being investi-
gated If there are any omissions on
the list. the fact should be made
known TO Mr. Hargis
The testimonial is handsomely en-
graved. at the head being the Mary
land Coat of Arms. and al the bottom
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-07-12

While on their return home, and
about -four miles this side of Pocomoke
City. a large car ran into the car of
Miss Walters with such force as to
wreck both of them. The wind shield
of Miss Walters car was smashed and
she was cut on the hand Mrs. Hart
man was badly cut about the face by
the flying glass. An artery was sew
cred and she lost so much blood that
her condition was serious. As re-
lated in the beginning of this story,
Mrs. Powell and Miss Powell were
thrown out of the automobile, Miss
Powell falling on her head. This is
the third automobile accident she has
been in.
An automobile was secured and the
ladies were brought to the home of
Mr. Hartman. where the injuries of
Mrs Hartman were attended to by
Doctors Riley and Landers. She is
much improved. and although she is
badly cut, it is hoped she will not bear
many sears.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-07-12

John Fred Colbourne. First Class
Privatc-Andrew J. Colbourne, st.
Martins.
Levin Stansbury Fooks. Private
Julian Fooks, Box 60, r. X. No. ..
Berlin.
Alma Walton Hancock. Private
Ambrose $. Hancock, Morris street.
Snow Hill.
Charles Lee Hicks, Private-An-
drew Hicks, Keller, Va.
Elisha c. Hudson. Corporal--Wm.
c. Hudson. Bishopville.
Francis +. Hudson. Private-Mr.
and Mrs. VIM. l.. Hudson. Bishop, r.
X. No. |.
George Henry Lewis, Private-JoSh-
ua W. Lewis, Box 300, Berlin.
Wilson Upshur Martin, Private
Mrs. Julia A. Wilson. 1920 st. Paul
street, Baltimore.
Harry W. Mitchell, Private-Mrs.
Rebecca Quillen. X. X. No. |, Whaley-
Vile.
Elton y. Reid. Private-Elton J..
Reid. Melbourne.
Morris NJ. Rowley, Sergeant-Lizzie
Rowley, Stockton.
Louis Spencer. Private-MrS. Har-
rct Spencer. Snow Hill.
King Ward. Private-Mrs. Mayme
Jester. Posomokc City.
Charles c. Waters. Privatc-lsaac
Waters, Girdlctree.
Allen Ray Watson, Corporal-oscar
D. Watson, Harpersville. Va.
Walter West, Private-DeWitt NJ.
West, Milford, Del.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-07-12

\ large number of Snow hill peo-
pie. and the people of every section
Of Worcester County. spent the Fourth
Of July at Public Landing. Pocomoke
City had very large representation
there. and every one of the Pocomoke
people declares that Public Landing
will see a great deal of them this
Summer and in the future.
OF course, everybody carried their
supper with them, and remained to
spend delightful evening on the pier,
but they We're not prepared for the
beautiful display of fireworks given
by Col. Walter r. Sykes, owner of the
Judge Spence Farm" at the Landing
Col. Sykes had his men busy for more
than three hours setting off the most
beautiful fireworks ever seen in this
section. As the exquisite pieces cx-
ploded in the heavens and developed
into American flags. willow trees.
illuminators. shooting stars. floral bou-
quetS. and many other designs, the
audience gave vent TO its appreciation
by cheers for Col. Sykes; and al the
conclusion of the exhibition, one of
the editors Of The Messenger was re-
queSted to extend the thanks of the
people to him for his splendid exhi-
bition of fireworks and patriotism.
We now take pleasure in complying
with the request and in adding our
thanks.
Col, Sykes purchased his beautiful
home at Public Landing last year. and
since that time he has had small
army OF men employed making inn
provcmentS to the property to con
form to his own taste. He says there
is nothing in the report which has
been circulated that he wants to sell
the place. 1t suits him. and he pro-
poses to live there great part of the
year. Col. Sykes and his sons live in
New York, but they will spend con-
siderable part of the year at Public
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-07-12
MRS. A. F. HARTMAN INJURED
IN WRECK OF AUTOMOBILES

Mrs. A. Fred Hartman was seriously
injured, Miss Lucy Walters was cut
and bruised and Mrs. L. $. Powell
and daughter. Miss Mary A. Powell,
were thrown out of the automobile in
which they We're riding. and were
bruised up, last Sunday night in a
collision which practically demolished
two automobiles.
The machine, in which these ladies
were riding, belonged to Miss Lucy
Walters. Home Demonstration Agent
for Worcester County, who was driv-
ing il, when the accident occurred
The other machine was owned and
driven by Mr.. Roy Payne. of Pocomoke
City. Several men were in the car
with him. but none was injured. The
collision occurred between eleven and
twelve o'clock.
Miss Walters left Snow Hill Sunday
afternoon to take her sister, Miss Sue
Walters. to Crisfield. where she took
the steamer for Baltimore. Miss Wal
tcrs also took with her to Crisfeld
Mrs. Robert S. Powell. Miss Mary A.
Powell, and Mrs. A. Fred Hartman.
They intended to leave Crisfield on the
return trip about s o'clock, but were
detained in Crisfield by the storm.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-07-12
new BRIDGE
WAS OPENED
Formal Opening of Ocean City
Bridge on the Fourth. Wit
messed by Thousands.

The new Ocean City bridge was
formally opened on July 18th and thou
sands of people witnessed the event.
The slight damage which northeast
storm did to the bridge week ago
was repaired so thoroughly that per-
sons had to ask where the break had
been made. A staff correspondent of
the Baltimore Sun said of the cele-
bration:
Dual celebration of the national
holiday and of the formal opening of
the new State highway bridge across
Sinepuxent Bay caused the only sea
side resort of Maryland to suddenly
bound today from lethargy into as
great summer activity as it has ever
known. Governor Harrington and
about 10000 other residents of the
State cooperatcd to make the day
memorable in the city'S history. BY
actual count, 1885 automobiles had
come into this city at 3 +. NJ, over the
bridge, and 5000 visitors. about 800
of whom were from Baltimore. by
train.
Governor Harrington was one of u
number invited by the Mayor and City
Council of Ocean City TO make adj
dresses at the formal opening of the
new bridge. He left Cambridge this
morning by automobile with Mrs. Har-
rington, their daughter, Miss Har-
rington. and their son, BILLY" They
came here after stop in Salisbury,
their arrival being announced at
o'clock by the Pocomoke City Band
playing Maryland, My Maryland"
After dinner the band headed pro-
cession of the Governor and others to
the drawkeeper's house, about midway
of the bridge. where the ceremonies
took place. Along the entire length
of the bridge small evergreen trees
were planted at intervals. These and
few small flags on the drawkeeper's
house were the only decorations.
Several hundred people were pres
ent when John W. Ennis. of Pocomoke,
called for order. and introduced Gov
ernor Harrington as the first speaker.
The Governor praised the new bridge
and Maryland's system of roads, Of
CONTINUED ON PAGE 12.)
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-07-12
CALVIN y. TAYLOR, Solicitor.
ORDER NISI.
Ida r.. Baker, widow.

Charles Wesley Baker, Infant.
In the Circuit Court for Worcester
County. In Equity. No. 297O.
July Term. 1919, To wit: July 7th,
1919.
ORDERED that the sale made and
reported by Calvin Il. Taylor, Trustee
for the sale of the real estate in the
above cause described be ratified and
confirmed unless cause to the con-
trary thereof be shown on or before
the ith day of August next. provided
copy Of this order be inserted in
some ncv spaper printed in Worcester
County once in each of three success
sive weeks before the 2Sth day of July
in the year nineteen hundred and
nineteen.
The report states the amount of
sales to be S2000.00.
OLIVER d. COLLINS, Clerk.
True Copy, Test:
OLIVER d. COLLINS. Clerk.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-07-12

Landing. Col. Sykes is a manufac-
turer Of dyes with factories in France
and Switzerland. and has also been
extensively engaged in the manufac-
ture of dyes in this country, but re-
Gently sold out the factories here.
The war played havoc with the busi-
ness, especially in France. where
nearly all of the skilled chemists en-
ployed in the factories of Col. Sykes
gave up their lives for their beloved
France.
Col. Sykes is a great lover of out
door sports, and has room at Public
Landing filled with guns, fishing rods,
and golf paraphernalia. He has
canoes, row boats. and motor boats,
and his island in the bay furnishes
him a splendid place for duck shoot
ing when the season comes around.
Col. Sykes has Travelled through most
of the countries of Europe, and South
America. and is thoroughly familiar
with his own country. He was
shooting compar ion Of former Presi-
dent Roosevelt in Wyoming and other
Western States. and has killed much
big game.
Col. Sykes wants to enjoy life, and,
while there is no opportunity for great
adventure in this section, he enjoys
the sport he can find on Synepuxent
Bay.
The best thing at Public Landing,
in the estimation of Col. Sykes, is his
little GRANDSON, Harold Sykes.
Out of The hundreds of views OF
Public Landing and the waters of
SinepuXent Bay taken by Col. Sykes,
The Messenger selected one of the
residence. one showing the yard in
front with Il number of peacoeks strut
ting about, and the pier and bay in
the foreground. The other two are the
grounds of the estate In the center
of all is Col Sykes himself.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-07-12
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Notice is hereby given that the sub
scribcr has obtained from the Or
phans' Court for Worcester County,
Maryland. letters of Administration
on the personal estate of
ELTON y. REID,
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 18th day of January. 1920.
They may otherwise by law be eX-
cluded from all benefits of the said
estate All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make imme-
diate payment. Given under my hand
this 5th day Of July, 1919.
ELTON J. REID,
Administrator.
Test:-AsBuRY C. RILEY.
Register of Wills.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-07-12
Protesting Against Delay
In Building Stockton Road
Snow Hill Stockton Road Should Have Been
Built Long Ago. Was Promised In 1916
People Demand 1t To Be Completed.

The people of Snow Hill. Girdlctrcc.
and stockton are insistcnt in their
demands that the state Roads Com
mission complete the building of that
part of the unfinished State Road
leading from Stockton to Snow Hill
through Girdlctrcc.
This road is a part of the original
road system planned by the late Gov
cnor CrothcrS, the father of the new
State Road system of Maryland. The
people along this road feel they have
been put off long enough They have
accepted with patience the cxplana-
tionS for delay given from time to
time. rs the funds which should have
been used to complete this road were
diverted to other roads surveyed after
the Stockton road was on the map aS
recognized part of the State Roads
System. and they now ask that this
road. about five miles of which are
uncomplcted, be- finished this year
As far back aS July, 1916, the State
Roads Commission promised that the
Stockton-Snow Hill road should be-
built from the first money available
for road work in Worcester County.
In August of the same year survey
was made. and since that time about
two miles of the road have been CON
structed. This road leads TO the Coun-
ty seat, and on to Ocean City. or direct
to Baltimore. Parts of ii at times are
almost impossible, and it is not good
road at any time. 1t is necessary for
the people to come to the County seat
to attend to legal matters, to appear
before the County Commissioners, to
attend Court. and to go North by
automobile. and they are not satisfied
with being put off longer in the build
ing of the road, so they have com
municated by letter and by delcga-
tions with the State Roads Commits
sion to obtain what has been prom
ised.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-07-12
THE HONOR ROLL.

The Honor Roll rs compiled to date
is as follows. Each name is followed
by the name or names of the nearest
relative:
benjamin Blaine Boggs, Private
John A. Boggs, Showells.
Edward bonneville, Private-Mr.
and Mrs. Edward J. Bonneville, Stock
ton X. X. No. ..
Claude James Birmingham. Private
--Lonnie NJ. Birmingham. Poeomoke
City.
Clinton c. Bundick, Private-E. /.
Bundick, Pocomoke City.
Andrew II. Collins, Private-Mrs.
Beulah I. Collins, Snow Hill.
Benjamin Hilton Carmean. Second
Glass Engineman-Elijah A. Carmean,
Snow Hill.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-07-12
he great seal of Maryland. II rea'
s follows:
Thr Statr nf Marulanh
IN recognition Of the
serrice Of
Illilscn upsbur Martln

,cho gaze has life for has conn
try IN the great War for the
rights of mankind, presents to
you this Testimonial that il
shares with you "the cherished
memory Of the loved and lost
and the solemn pride that must
be yours to haze laid so costly a
sacrifice on the altar o.. freedom
Emerson c. Harrington
Governor Of Maryland.
Francis +. Waters
Chairman Maryland
Council Of Defense.
Annapolis. May fst, 1919.