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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-07-28

S243,75s.2A
Amount collected on Real
Property Roll to the
Fourth Monday of Dee.
1920 and turned to Coun-
ty Treasury, Jan. 8, 1921 $129, 7o254
Amount of Second Install
ment collected to April
IL, 1921 and turned to
County Treasury April
II, 1921 ,.,..,-....,..,.-....,.. 1851
Amount of Second INSTALL
ment collected to fourth
Monday of June, 1921,
and turned to County
Treasury July 2, 1991 90,296.21
Amount of Delinquencies
on fourth Monday Dec.
1920 ....-..-,.......-,.-..&,~......- 15,s75.O2
Amount of Delinquencies
on fourth Monday June,
1921 ..,,,.,,.......-....,,,........... 6,645.76
$243,758.24
Upon motion the Board adjourned.
Approved: OTTO WILHELM,
Attest: Chairman
GEO. F. CHURCH, Clerk.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-06-18
INTEREST IN CIVIC MATTERS

The average American citizen votes at his mnicipa election
at certain regular periods then thinks public bust
ness unless some thing kick about Then he finds
1au good and plenty But he has himself made any cont
button OF Wlsdam to the solution of local problems passed the
buck over to the elected officials did nothing to help them
In an ideal community people would all feel that they wanted
an active share IN public business They would hold meetings
discuss matters of public interest After such discussion they
would pass resolutions their sentiment and appoint
committees to make of some definite If hearing
hed by public boards to get the popular question hev
would attend those hearings and their opinions freely
Many OF the faults of public administration occur because the
pupc mas not made clear what wanted Public officials want to
90 what the people DONE they have no means
knowing what the community desires suggestion of what can
ne done IN either large small place to interest public in
municipal affairs found the city Philadelphia in an organ
1zaton called the Bureau of Municipal This assoca
uon now working for cleaner Streets higher pay teachers
better water supply justice for poor the cty courts and
mas used It's influence to keep the tax rate down.
Some form OF civic effort is needed in PocomoRe CITY to in
uce our people to maintain interest in the solution of
81 pubic problems and to organize public opinion con
Ilcve and progressive No elaborate organization
needed just some plan by which the people can meet to discuss
public interests and to make their opinion felt
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-06-18
REDUCED TAXES

The Republican party made the issue of
gance and high taxes the last campaign They
talked about the the Democrats mad poured out like
water The PEOPLE rushed the conclusion that they could
those good Republicans in, the taxes would
The Republican platform of 1929 frank enough
that the could be reduced But the people do
platforms When the campaign orators groaned about high taxes
and promised relief the people took their words literally and voted
Republican. Now that the responsibility of carrying out this
pledge the the Republican leaders begin to feel that
there possible of getting these costs down
years. 1t thing criticize thing to get in the
game and do things better.
Senator Smoot the best nancier the Republican side
Congress- frankly ut is opinion that federal
the future must instead of down If this opinion had been
stated last fall by Republican speakers and newspapers very
doubtful the country would have given Mr. Harding any major
ty at ALL They thought they going to get lower
now they going to see their illusions shattered.
The United States has debt of about $4,000 on
which must 100000 annual interest And it
must be accommodating the funds with which pay pnc
pal Also the burdens created by the taken care
The American people must be prepared spend very large
in caring for the soldiers and educating them fulfilling the
contracts entered into under the risk bureau.
With these payments to meet there progress
at reducing taxes for The people cherished big
misconcepton when they voted last a time beginning
to show.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-06-18
THE COUNTRY HOME

The trouble with many country people has been that they
lacked imagination In their life they have seemed
the gains and advantages that could be secured by cooperative
effort And in their homes they felt the necessity for
modern artistic touch.
The physical aspect of many country homes is depressing
There just plain bare walls ard out flowers shrbbery
planting Inside there pretty carpets tasteful
wall pictures 1t is surprising that people feel
that such place fobddng and that they long to out of it.
older people who have created these homes not al
ways why they perfectly good They had to work hard
get where they If they have enough to eat and comfort
able Clothes and house in winter they the
s of life But their young folks have glmpses of diff
kind existence and they demand touch of modern
life and beauty.
home that wants to keep its young people must make s If
attractive 1t need cost such lot few simple touch
like bright rugs and harmonious wall paper with little shrub
berry around the exterior of the place will often work wonders a
Illustrated magazines the living table, monograph
other musical instrument and few games will have wonder
full result in building up the morale of the young people,
The laying out of tennis court croquet ground has
times completely transformed the outlook of the children the
family Now they have feature that will make their home
center of e and they have Just much fun if they
board school, 1t takes psychology handle the
younger generation and pleasure that many progress
people here Pocomoke City have caught the idea admirably
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-06-18
Crockett & Crockett, Attorneys
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Or
phans' Court for Worcester County
Maryland letters of Administration
en- the personal estate of
JAMES LONG
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 December, 1921.
They may otherwise by law be ex-
Guided from all benefits of the said
estate. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make imme-
diatc payment. Given under my hand
this 4th day of June, 1921.
JAMES NJ. CROCKETT,
Test: Administrator.
ASBURY C. RILEY,
Register of Wills.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-06-18
Ewell & Child. Solicitors
FORECLOSURE SALE
OF VALUABLE
, FARM LAND
In Worcester County, Md.

BY virtue of the power of sale con-
tanned in mortgage from Ernest A.
Vanscolina and Maude e. Vanscoliaa,
his wife, to Harry Cuff, bearing date
February 26, 1920, and recorded
among the land records of Worcester
County, Maryland, in Liber o. d. C.
No. 81, folios 80 ETC.. default having
been made in, the payment of .he
debt secured thereby, l, the under
signed attorney named in said mort
gage for foreclosure, will offer for
sale at public auction on
SATURDAY, JUNE rs, 1921
at or about three o'clock p. NJ, in
front of the Parker House, Poeom6ka
City. Maryland, all the following
tracts of land:
First. All that farm or tract Of
land in, the first election district of
Worcester County, Maryland, con-
monty called Cypress Neck", Hick-
ory Point" or "Conveniency" or by
whatever name or names same may
be known or called, containing so
acres, more or less, being all the land
first described in said mortgage and
first described in a deed to the said
Ernest A. Vanscolina from Francis
M. wilson and wife dated November
Is, 1919 and recorded among the land
records Of Worcester County, Mary
land in Libcr o. d. C. No. 35, folios
129 etc.
Second. All that tract of marsh
land in the first election district of
Worcester County, Maryland known
as Cypress Neck" Hickory Point" or
"Conveniency" containing so acres,
mole or less. being the land secondly
described in the said mortgage and
secondly described in the above nanl-
ed deed to the said Ernest A. Vans
colina from Francis NJ. Wilson and
wife.
The above tracts of land will be of
fered as whole. The first tract is
improved by two story, frame dwell
lnig and outbuildings.
Terms of sale-Cash.
Taxes will be paid to day of sale.
Title papers at expense of purchaser.
l.. PAUL EWELt,
Attorney NAMED in Mortgage.
John s. Melvin, Auctioneer.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-06-18
Ewell & Child, Attorneys.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that the sub.
scriber has obtained from the Or
phans' Court for Worcester County
Maryland letters Testamentary on the
personal estate of
JOHN f. ONLEY
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 December, 1921.
They may otherwise by law be ex-
cluded from all benefits of the sal ]
estate. All persons indebted to SAID
estate are requested to make imme-
date payment. Given under my hand
this 4th day of June, 1921.
MARY T. ONLEY,
Test: Executrix
ASBURY C. RILEY.
Register of Wills.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-06-18
The Home of the Soul.

In olden times, it was believed that
the seat of the soul was the stomach,
most likely for the reason that a man
is never so completely used up as
when his stomach is out of order. For
the cure of ordinary stomach trouble
there is nothing quite so prompt anG
satisfactory Us Chamberlain Tab
lets. They strengthen the stomach
and enable it to perform its functions
Give them a trial. They
only cost q Observation-Disclosures.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-06-18
TERMS OF SALE

One-third cash on day of sale and
she balance to be paid in two equal
installments at six and twelve
months after the day of sale, or all
cash, at the option of the purchaser
or purchasers, che credit portion to
bear interest from the day IF sale
and to be secured by the bonds of the
purchaser or purchasers, with sccuri-
ty to be approved by the Executor.
Title papers at the expense of the
purchaser.
ALEXANDER M. JACKSON,
Executor.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-06-18
Why Suffer From Rheumatism ?

Do you know that nine out of ev~
cry ten cases of rheumatism are
simply rheumatism of the muscles or
chronic rheumatism, neither of
which require any internal treat
ment? The pain may be relieved by
applying Chamberlain's Liniment,
which makes sleep and rest possible,
and that certainly means a great
zeal to anyone afflicted with rheuma'
tism.- Advertisement.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-06-18
EWELL & CHILD, Attorneys.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that the sub
-scriber has obtained from the Orph-
ans Court for Worcester county,
Maryland letters Testamentary on
the personal estate Of
CLARENCE +. BARNES
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 9th day of December, 1921
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-
date payment. Given under my hand
this 18th day of June, 1921.
JOSEPH C. STEVENSON,
Trust Officer of The Citizens Nation
al Bank Of Pocomoke City.
Test: Executor
ASBURY C. RILEY,
Register of Wills.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-06-18
SATURDAY. JUNE 1S, 1921
at 2 o'clock P. NJ,

all the real estate of which the said
Sarah Margaret Evans died seized
and possessed, as follows:
G) All that piece or parcel of
ground, together with the improve
ments thereon, situated and lying in
Pocomoke City, in Worcester County
and State Of Maryland, located on the
North-easteIly side Of and binding
upon Willow Street: Bounded on the
Northwest by the land of Mary A.
Galloway, on the Northeast by an
eight foot alley, and on the South
east by an eight foot alley, having q
frontage on said Willow Street of sly
teen feet. eight inches, and extending
back therefrom In a like uniform
width distance of fifty eight feet.
This property is improved BY d two
story Six room, brick dwelling house,
with cellar, heat and bath, and has
the right to the use of The water and
sewer pipes on the adjoining proper
ty of Mary A. Galloway, which rights
were reserved in the deed to the said
Mary A. Galloway from the said Sar.
ali Margaret Evans, then Margaret
DeKay anil Henry A. Dekay, her hus-
band, dateI November 26, 1909, and
recorded among the Land Records of
Worcester County in Liber o. d. c.,
No. 5, Folio 292, and the right to the
use of both of the alleys above men
TONED.
(2) All that piece or parcel of
ground, together with the improve
ments thereon, situated and lying in
said City, County and State, located
sixty six feet North-easterly of but
not binding upon said Willow Street:
Bounded Gil the Northwest by the
land of William +. Bratten and 9th
crs, on the Northeast by the Steven
son land, on the Southeast by the
Lloyd Wilkinson land, and on the
Southwest by an eight foot alley,
having a frontage on said alley of for
ty one feet. ten inches, with depth
of twenty four feet, eight inches, and
a width in the rear of forty two feet.
This property Is improved by a
two story, brick factory building, and
is subject to the party wall agree
ment contained in deed of said Sarah
Margaret Evans and Edwin F. Evans,
her husband, to William f. Bratten
and Frank P. Bratten, dated August
~, 1920 and recorded as aforesaid in
Liber o. D. C. No. SO, Folio 500, and
has the right to the use of both of the
alleys above mentioned.
The above land will first be offered
in parcels as above and then as Il
whole and if the bid for the whole ex-
ceeds the aggregate of the bids TO.
the separate parcels, it will be sold
as a whole, otherwise the bids for the
separate parcels will prevail.
A plat of the land may be seen at
the office of the Executor, in Sails
bury, Maryland, and will be exhibited
al the sale.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-06-18

If you are laundry patron give me
trial. Work called for and delivered
promptly. Just call Phone No. 184-R
and we will do the rest. Rid Yourself
of the annoyance Of ''bring and car
ry." First class work at reasonable
prices.
o. M. LITPLETON.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-06-18
Ewcll & Child, Solicitors
Trustees Sale
OF VALUABLE
FARM LAND
IN WORCESTER COUNTY, MD.
Ewcll & Child, Solicitors

Under and by virtue of decree Of
the Circuit Court for Worcester Coun-
ty, Maryland, in Equity, passed on
the 25th day of May, 1921, in the case
of William C. Hancock VS.. Robert w.
Hancock, ct al, being No. 3114 on the
Chancery Docket of said Court, ann
being proceeding to sell the real es-
tate of Laura v. Hancock, deceased,
in said proceedings described, the I'M
deraigned trustee will sell at public
auction, to the highest bidder in front
of the Parker House, Pocomoke City
Maryland, on
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-06-18
Alexander M. Jackson and Levin C.
Bailey, Attorneys.
Executor S Sale
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE

UNDER and by virtue of the power
of sale contained in the last will and
testament of Sarah Margaret Evans
late of Wicomico County and State of
Maryland, deceased, dated October %,
1920, duly probated and recorded
among the Records and Wills of saic
Wicomico County in Liber j. w. d.
No. l, Folio 343, and of the order of
the Orphans Court for said Wicomi-
co County, passed in the matter Of
the estate of the aaid Sarah Margaret
Evans on April IL, 1921 the under
signed, as Executor named in the last
will and testament of the said Sarah
Margaret Evans, will sell at public
auction on the premises on the North
east side Of Willow Street, near the
intersection Of Willow and Front
Streets, in Pocomoke City, Worcester
County, Maryland, on
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-06-18
FORECLOSURE SALE
OF VALUABLE
FARM LAND
In WORCESTER COUNTY, MD.

By virtue of the power of sale con-
tanned in mortgage from William G.
Hancock and Nancy P. Hancock, his
wife, to Laura V. Hancock, bearing
date the 24th day of January, 1914,
end recorued among the land records
of Worcester County, Maryland, in
Liber o. Ii. C. No: Is, folios 400, etc,
and assigned by Raymond +. Han
cock, administrator of the goods and
chattels and personal estate of Laura
V. Hancock, deceased, TO the under
signed, L. Paul Ewell, default fiavins
been made in the payment of the debt
secured by said mortgage, |, the un-
dersigned assignee, will offer for sale
at public auction on
SATURDAY, JUNE IS, 1921,
at or about S.15 o'clock P. NJ, in front
Of the Parker House, Pocomoke City,
Maryland, all that, farm OF tract of
land, together with the buildings and
improvements thereon, conveyed to
William G.. Hancock from Laura v.
Hancock and Robert w. Hancock, her
husband, by deed dated January "a
1914, and of record among the land
records OF Worcester County, Mary
land, in Llber o. d. C. No. Is, folios
489, ETC., the Same being situate in
the First Election District of Worces-
ter, County, Maryland, about IA
miles from the Boston Schoolhouse,
being part of what is known as the
stephen J. Blades Farm" or "Buck
Harbour Farm" containing so acres
of land, more or less, and being all
and the same land conveyed by the
aforesaid mortgage.
The above mentioned farm or tract
Of land is improved by dwelling
house and outbuildings.
Terms of sale:-CASH.
Taxes to be paid to January l,
1922, when possession will be given.
Title papers at the expense of the
purchaser.
L.PAUL EWELL, Assignee.
John S. Melvin. Auctioneer.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-06-18

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travellers - ship and
sail .under-the Stars
and Stripes
\ NEW triumphs In steel, steam
\ IN and electricity have carried
the Stars and Stripes back again !
to the seven seas. On more than
\ fifty trade and passenger routes
( American owned and operated
ships, flying the Flag, are ready
to carry your goods. or to carry
| you, to every foreign land.
| They are splendid ships, the
/ pride of American genius, de-
signed and equipped to give the
/ finest passenger comfort, service
and safety, and to handle your
goods in the most economical
way.
Operators of Passenger
Services
Admiral YnsL [ 11, u State Street. New
Matson Navigation Company, 70
So Gay Street, Baltimore, Md.
Munson Steam Ship Line, 81 Beaver
Street, New York, N. 7.
| New York and Porto Rico S. s. Co.
| II broadway, New York, N. r.
Pacific Mail S. S. Co., As Broadway,
New York. N. Y.
u. S, Mail s. 3; Co. 4s Broadway.
Ward Line, (lew York and Cuba Mail
S. s. Coz Foot of Wall Street,
I Nsw York, N. Y.
Free use of
Shipping Board films
Use Of Shipping Board motion picture
| films, four reels, free on request OF any
mayor, pastor, postmaster, or organi-
/ cation. A great educational picture.
4 of ships and the sea. Write for inform
H ation to | l. Laue, Director Information
/ Bureau, Room OIL, 1919 F" Street,
I N. W., Washington, d. &.
SHIPS FOR SALE
ITO american citizens only
II Steel steamers, both oil and coal
II burners. Also wood steamers, wood
II bulls and ocean going tugs. Further
II information obtained BY request.
For sailings of passenger
and freight ships to all
parts OF the a0orld and all
other information, ,orife
any of the above lines or
| US. SHIPPING BOARD
\ WASHINGTON, DC.
Il 8:
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-06-18
SATURDAY, JUNE 1S, 1921
at or about 8 o'clock p. M.

all that farm or tract of land togeth-
er with the buildings and improve
ments thereon, situate, lying and be-
ing in the First Election District of
Worcester County, Maryland, which
was conveyed to the said Laura v.
Hancock from Zellah M. Howard and
George w. Howard, her husband, by
deed dated December %, 1904, and
recorded among the land records OF
Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber
F. H. P. No. %, folios 200, etc., ex-
cept so much thereof as the said
Laura V. Hancock and Robert w.
Hancock, her husband, conveyed to
William G. Hancock by deed dated
January 81; 1914, and recorded among
the land records of Worcester Coun-
ty, Maryland, in Liber o. D. C. No.
Is, folio 80, etc, the same being stu
ate on The County road leading from
Poeoffioke City to Big Mills, near the
Boston School house and containing
65 acres, more or less.
This property is improved by suit
able dwelling house and outbuildings
Title papers at the expense of the
purchaser or purchasers.
Taxes paid and rents reserved to
January /, 1922, when possession will
be given.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-06-18
Electric Wiring

| am now located in Pocomoke and
am prepared to do all kinds Of cleo
trio. wiring at reasonable price. All
work guaranteed to meet approval Of
the National Board Fire Underwrit-
ers Code. Let me estimate. A postal
card will bring me to see you.
ELMER M. VICKERS.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-06-18

Ewell & Child, Solicitors.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-06-18

Terms Of sale: One-t third of the
purchase money will be required on
the day of sale; one-third payable i'll
six months and one-third in twelve
months, or all cash at the option Of
the purchaser or purchasers, the cred
it portions to bear interest from day
of sale and to be secured to the sat
;sfaction of the undersigned trustee.
GODFREY CHILD, Trustee.
John S. Melvin, Auctioneer.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-04-27
OVERLAND TOWNSHIP

The farmers In this vicinity have
been busy seeding the past week but
have been put back for a couple Of
days on account of the rainy weather.
Miss Omega White, teacher in the
west district, is boarding at the Wal
lace home.
A county truck that had been dis
tributing gopher poison to the different
districts was stalled on the way back
to Devils Lake last week. "a
Chester Foster Of Lakota is working
for Mike KimoR.
Quite number Of young folks from
this vicinity attended the Workman
dance at Ednors Tuesday evening.
Fritx Boehmer came up from
Brocket and il working for his uncis,
Pr. G. Boehmer. ii 4. b
James O 'Leary and sister spent Sun-
day at the William Branehdower
home. q. .,ss$ G ss3 .Sl;ss 5s3ss
AL. Leonard was i eallSr 81 Dsyils
Lake Monday, as was J. =. Baker. 4a
! Andrew Anderson sis employed q
The Devils Lake world., 1921-04-27
PENN

Miss Ada Gessner, teacher in the
Aaza schools, was a guest at the
Albert Gessner home Saturday.
Charles Gilbertson and daughter,
Miss Agnes of Devils Lake, were
were guests Of Skyberg's Sunday af-
ternoon.
Miss Alice Morris Of Churchs Ferry
was Penn visitox Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Miller and
Misses Frances and Elsie Muehlen
motored to Devils Lake Friday to
shop.
Phil Morris and daughter, Helen
and Alice Of Churchs Ferry, attended
Catholic services here Sunday morn
Ing.
Emil Gilnquist and Ronald Torgen-
son Of Leeds were guests at the Nick
Auehlen home Sunday afternoon.
Jennings Anderson, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. A. Anderson, is critically ill
with tuberculosis. Jennings has spent
the winter working on farm near
Brinsmade and was removed to his
home here last Wednesday.
Mr.. Shoar, lecturer on the "Nea,
Eastern Question, spoke to the schoo
children Wednesday afternoon.
Alfred Gessner was a guest at thu
A. J. Jaster home in Devils Lake
Monday.
Charles Ferch of Rugby spent thu
weekend here with relatives.
Miss Alvida Anderson spent the
weekend with her parents at Leeds