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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-02-19
Real Estate Transfers

j. Harry Young from Isaac F. Beau
champ and wife, farm containing 22S
acres. more or less, on the road lead
ing from ST. Martins Station to
Campbeltown. in the Ninth Election
District. Consideration, so, etc.
Alonza f.. Holland and Allen Robin
son from Samuel J. Trader and wife,
the Noah Henderson Farm" contain
ing 80 acres, more or less, about 2
miles southwest of pocomokc City, in
the First Election District. Consid-
Grafton. $1,000, etc.
John W. Ennis and James Milton
Clogg from o. Wise Dunton and wife,
% acres of land, more or less, on Lin
den Avenue, partly within and partly
without the corporate limits of POGO
moke City. Consideration, 500, etc.
Della X Jarman from Albert F..
MearS. ct al. property on the corner
of Purnell and Martin Streets in Snow
NM. 9lVt tbNs
Ohio W. Wilson and Edward J.
Dashiell. partners trading rs 0. w.
Wilson Sales Co.. from Mary +. Pur-
nell and husband, ct al, garage prop
erty at the intersection of Washington
Street and Spence's Alley, in Snow
Hill. Consideration. SO, etc.
Willis l.. Bunting from Howard Hof
meister and wife. tracts of land, con
tanning IS acres. % So. pchs. and (
acres, more or les. in the Fifth Flee
ton District. Consideration. $500.
Lafayette Burlingamc from David
j. Roach and wife, acre Of land,
more or less. in the First Election Dis
trict on the county road leading from
Cedar Hall to Wagram. Considera-
ton, 500.
Margaret +. Crowson from George
f.. Bell and wife. ! acres of land,
more or less. east of, but not binding
upon the stone road leading from Cir
ulplItt 10 ,NHON IlHi. III the sStCOHtl
Election District. Considerations $500.
Rodney c. Bounds from Archer c.
Holloway and wife, 1877 acres of land,
more or less, in the Fourth Election
District Consideration, 500, etc.
Charles W. Dixon from James NJ.
Crockett and wife, ct al, real estate
on the northeast side of Market Street
extended, just outside of the corporate
limits of Pocomoke City. Considera
ton. 500, etc.
Stephen II. Long and Victoria Long
his wife, from John ]. Henson, real
estate on Linden Street. in Pocomoke
City. Consideration, $1,000.
John S. Gordy and John Ralph
Gordy from Silas X. Payne and wife,
1873 acres, of land. more or less, on
the west side of the county road lead
ing from Pocomoke City to the Big
Mill. in the Eighth Election District.
Consideration, SO, etc.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-02-19
IN MEMORIAM.

In loving remembrance Of my dear
husband, King L. Adkins, who died
one year ago today, February Is, 1920.
As the evening sun is setting
Oft times as sit alone,
In my heart there comes a feeling
That my companion must come home.
Once my home was bright and happy.
Oh, how sad and dreary today;
For my dear and loving husband
Has forever passed away.
We loved him here, we love H. -''''
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-02-19
GIRDLETREE

Mr.. and Mrs. Mervin Selby spent
Sunday at home with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Zadok Cherrix. of near Snow
Hill.
Mr.. David Ewel and Mr.. and Mrs.
Calvin Ewell, of Berlin, spent Sunday
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Clarke
Mrs. Mary Kent has gone for an
extended visit to relatives in Sails
bury. Parksley, and other parts OF
Virginia.
Mrs. Robert Powell and son, of
Franklin, Va. visited her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. VI. 5. Hudson, last week.
Mrs. Annie Sharpley. Of Stockton.
visited her niece, Mrs. c. F.. Blades,
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Savage and
children, of Tcmperanceville, Va,
spent Sunday at the home of his par
entS. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Savage.
Misses Mary Sturgis and Lulu Jack
son spent the week end with Miss
Sarah Taylor. of Stockton.
Rev. and Mrs. d. b. Prettyman and
son. who have been visiting relatives
at Taylor's ISland.have returned home.
Mrs. J. W. Jones visited at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Ernest Strick-
land in Wilmington. recently.
Mr.. Elwood Watson, who is attend
ing Salisbury Business College. spent
the week end with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. VI. l.. Watson.
Mrs. Harry Mccain. of Temper
anceville, was recent visitor at the
home of her sister, Mrs. II. c. Jones.
Miss Ethel Pilchard has returned
from a weeks visit to friends at Hall
wood, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. b. Scarborough and
Mr. and Mrs. J. 5. Scarborough made
! business trip to Salisbury Monday.
We are very glad to note that Mrs.
Fanny Murray and Mrs. George Scar
borough. who have been quite i'll, are
very much improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Savage have
the sympathy of the community in the
loss of their infant daughter, Eliza
beth. who died Monday evening at
eight o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Scarborough,
who came to be with his mother dur
ing her illness. have returned TO their
home in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ohio p lchard of POGO
moke, spent Sunday at the home of
his mother. Mrs Cora Pilchard.
The Baptist Ladies' Aid Society was
delightfully."- entertained Wednesday
evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Maurice Watson.
At the dawn of day Sunday morn
ing the death angel called for the soul
of Mr. Edward Lilliston. Mr.. Lillis-
ton had been great sufferer for sew
eral weeks. but bore his suffering with
Christian fortitude. repeating many
times to his loved ones that he was
ready and willing to go. Funeral ser
vices were held Tuesday afternoon al
2.3O o'clock. at the Methodist Protes-
tant Church, conducted by the pastor.
Rev. K. W. SutcifFe, after which the
body waS carried to Portcrsville, and
interment made in the VI. F. Gene
terry The bereaved ones have the
sympathy of their many friends
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-02-19

ing like all the world and want by legislation TO turn II
managed by regulations and orders OF commission
appointed, created by congress.
without Of contradiction there not member OF that
could successfully department OF that
great industry this legislation owned the busl
they would think Of hiring such for that purpose
We The not going TO make
investigations personally Who then VIII make them; Somebody
cyeryce examinations than likely that
conducted business extent all their lives Who gong
the rules and the regulations: Men who know
nothing about the If destroy it, let Us do 1t
outright let do rather than bring about sanguaon
that will take perhaps wear 70 accomplish
II the time has license business the United States treat
them all alike the has when business must be in the
United by lot of and ST. clerks directed by
mission here in Washington. let it apply 10 all business
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-02-19
Does Contact With Departed Spirits
Make the Living More Spiritual?
By wINrFRED KIRKLAND. in North American Review.

Does intercourse with departed spirits make the living spr
tual? Psychic research replies with unequvoca yes To reply
nth unequvOa mo requires courage and of plain
Common merely racial instinct accounting
itself from backsdng into animaly that the human
has emerged from the toward the has clear
itself obeyed an undev-
ne principle from the amoa the from the ape Isaiah and
principle is the development Of faculties
,nly by depending on them
ives Of the body but of the A have perceived all light
seced human progS'- 'ant strengthen the eyes
LAY them OF
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-02-19
Management of the Packing Industry
by Congressional Commission.


As came through Chicago The other day Wis
tied the international live stock exhibition. thought
to myself: as there any square mile Of land in all
the world whore so much business is dom as upon
that one square mile il Chicago in which the packing
industry located, and to which the live stock of
this country shipped from all parts of the land:
Here Mr. President, find business that has
grown not only in volume but in perfection OF han
ding and distributing lis products until there is moth
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1921-11-03

In Which Lakinston Plays His Last
Coup"
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1921-11-03

ington was thoroughly enjoying him
self. An intimate inside knowledge
Of the skeletons that ratified their
bones In the cupboards Of most Of
those present enabled the gods to
speak with disconcerting accuracy;
and as each victim insisted on some
body new facing the sands that came
from beyond the mountains. the per-
Torrance seemed likely to last indeh-
nitely.
At last a sudden delighted burst OF
applause came from the group, an
nOuncing the discontinue Of yet an
other guest and with 1t Lexington
seemed to tire Of the amusement. En-
crossed though he was In the anticipa-
ton OF the main item which was still
to be staged. Drummond could not but
admire the extraordinary accuracy Of
the character study. Not detail had
been overlooked; not single flaw in
Lakington's acting could he notice. 1t
was an Indian who stood there, and
when few days later Hugh returned
her pearls to the duchess. for long
time neither she nor her husband
would believe that Ram Oar had been
an Englishman disguised. :. And this
was what happened as seen by the
fascinated onlOoker crouching near the
window outside.
Superbly disdainful, the Indian
after short. meaningless patter, to
hold the attention Of the audience,
stalked to the open window. With
arms outstretched he stared into the
darkness. seeming to gather strength
from the gods whom he served.
do your ears not hear the whisper
ings Of the night?" he demanded. life
rustling in the leaves; death moaning
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1921-11-03
The ibsrians.

The IberIans were un ancient PED
pie living ut the mouth OF the lberus
(EbrO) river In eastern Spain. Later
the Inhabitants Of the entire peninsula
were called lberians. The term now
Is applied to the primitive NeolIthic
and bronze.age men. whose remains
and relics are found In ancient graves
and grottocs throughout western Flu.
rope. The race was characterized by
long heads and short stature. The
term Iberia still Is frequently used
In reference to Spain and Portugal,
especially In literature. the expression
lberian peninsula being quite common.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1921-11-03
WORLDS Largest sprino.

What IN the largest spring In the
world? Florida has one which must
be near the head Of the list. This Is
called Wnkulla spring. It Is 400 fee,
across. Is 80 feet deep md flows At
the rate Of 10000 gallons Of water
every minute. 1t gives rise to river
$50 feet wide at its source. This
mammoth spring is situated about u
miles from Tallahnssee.-Outloo
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1921-11-03

through the grasses" And suddenly he
threw back his head and laughed. a
fierce. hooking laugh; then he swung
round and faced the room. For while
he stood motionless. and Hugh, from
the shelter Of the bushes. wondered
whether the two quick flashes that
had come from his robe n he spoke
flashes such ~ q small electric torch
will give. and which were unseen by
anyone else-were q signal to the de-
funct chauffeur.
Then q peculiar look came over the
Indians face. A. his eyes fell on 4
Chinese cabinet. ...
"Where did the Protector Of the
Poor obtain the sacred cabinet Of the
Chow kIngs1' He peered at 1t rever.
emily, and the duke coughed.
Zone Of my ancestors picked 1t up
somewhere" he answered APOLOGIZE.
cally.
"Fashioned with the blood Of men,
guarded with their lives. and one Of
your ancestors picked 1t up!" The
duke withered completely under the
biting ScOrn Of the words. and seemed
about to shy something. but the Indian
had turned away. and his long. delicate
fingers were lowering over the box.
With cleaning eyes he stared In
front of him. and q woman shuddered
audibly.
what il 1t supposed 10 do?" she
ventured timidly.
For centuries that box contained
the jewels-precious beyond words
of the reigning queens Of the Chow
dynasty. They were wrapped In sill
yer and gold tissue-of which this Is
feeble, modern substitute"
From II cummerbund under his robe
he drew piece Of shining material.
the appearance Of which was greeted
with cries OF feminine delight.
"iOu would not ask me to commit
sacrilegeT Quietly he replaced the
material In his belt and turned away.
and Hugh's eyes glistened Mt the clev.
erncss with which the man was net.
lng. Whether they believed 1t or not,
there was not soul In the room by
this time who was not consumed with
eagerness TO put the Chinese cabinet
to the test.
"Supposing you took my pearls. Mr..
Ram OAR" said the duchess dIfiident.
~. II know TINT compared to such
historic Jewels they nre poor. but per-
haps II would not he sacrilege."
Not muscle on I.nkInyton's face
twitched. though 1t was the thing he
had been playing for. Instead he
seemed to be sunk in thought. while
the duchess continued pleading. and
the rest of the party added their en-.
treaties. Then. rs II he had decided
suddenly. he swung round.
II will try" he announced briefly
md. the duchess headed the chorus Of
delight. "wil the prcsenccs stand
bnck, and you. your Grace. tnke thnty"
lie handed her the piece Of material.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1921-11-03

Hugh walked to the top Of the
stairs. A grin spread over his face
a. he saw half a dozen familiar faces
IN the hall. and he hailed then
checrily.
Like old times. boys" he laughed
"Where's the driver Of the lorry?"
That's me. SIR" One of them
stepped forward.
Good" said Hugh. Take your bus
ten miles from here: then drop that
crowd one BY ono on the road as you
60 along. You can take 1t from me
that none Of 'em will say anything
about II. even when they wake up.
Then take her back to your garage ;
III 80 you later.
"NoW." went On Hugh, as they heard
the sound Of the departing lorry.
we've got 70 set the scene for to-
morrow morning" He glanced at his
watcA. "Just eleven. How long will
II taks me to ct the old buzz-box to
LAidisy Towessr'
"LAidley Towers," echoed Darrell.
"Waat tie devil ere you going there
foef'
Il lust can't bear to be parted from
Henry for oae moment longer than
aecesary." said Hugh quietly. "And
Heary 70 there. In q pralseworthy en-
deavee b lit the duchess pearls.
Dsar Hsaryi" His two lists clenched.
sod IL American looking Mt his face,
laughed softiy.
Bst it was only for . moment that
D1aaoad indulged In the pleasures
q anticipation all that could come
after. And just now there were other
Things to b. do0e-many others, II
eveats oext noeuing were to 20 al
they should.
Take those two into the center
roe0." hs cried. Incidentally there's
. dead Boche on tho noor, but he'll
co@s In very handy In my little
Scheme"
"A dad Boche!" Tho intimIAated
rabbit gave q frightened squeak.
'Good heavensi you rufias. this 10
heyoad . Joke"
Hugh looked at him coldly.
"Yoa1i nnd It beyood . joas. you
~isefable little rat" he said quietly.
IT you speak to me like that" He
laughed N tho other shrank past him.
Three Of you boys In there" he Or
dered briskiy. land II either Of them
gives tho slightest trouble clip him
over the head. Now let's have the
r'~t Il IL crowd 10 here. Peter"
Ihey cane ding In, and Hugh
waved . CHEEKY hand In greeting.
"Hew goes It, you fellows" no cried
with bis Infectious grin. Like q com.
psay pow-wow beeors popping the
pasapet. Whatl And It's 4 bigger
show this Tina boys. than any you've
had over the water. Gather round,
mud listen to me-
Fee avo minutes b spoke, and his
asdleocs nodded deiishtedly. Apart
frs0 their leve fer Drummond-and
thecs out & every four Of them knew
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1921-11-03
Gone for Good,

"Now," said the great magician.
rolling up his sleeves to show that he
had no concealed mechanism to de-
ceive the eyes, II shall attempt my
never-failins experiment"
Taking from his pocket half dol
lar he said: II shall cause this coin
to disappear utterly"
So saying he loaned it to a friend.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1921-11-03
NAME "BAYER" IS ON
GENUINE ASPIRIN
Take Tablets Without Fear, II You
See the safety "8aysr
Cross"

II you want the true, world-famous
Aspirin. as prescribed by physicians for
over twenty-one years. you must ask
for "Bayer Tablets Of Aspirin"
The "Bayer Cross" Is stamped on
each tablet and appears on each pack
age for your protection against imita-
Observation-Disclosures
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1921-11-03


him icrsonally-it was n scheme which
uckted them to death. And Ike wns
careful to tell them Just enough OF the
SINISTER design OF the master-criminal
I" make them realize the bIgncsx Of
the iAsuc.
That's all clear. then" said Drum
iuM,d. rising. Now I'm of. Toby,
want you to come. too. We ought
"a 'ss there by midnight
There's only one point. captain"
remarked tho American rs the group
began to dis,exe. THAT safe-nnd
the ledger" lie funbled In his pocket,
aud produced small ndia.rubbcr bot.
tie. 1--WE got the soup hcre-gcl.
isnl,e." he explained. MS he saw the
mysiifici look on the others face. II
rccsoncd II might come In handy. Al.
20 fuse nnd dctonat0r.'
"Spl"ndid!" said Hugh. splendid (.
You're an acquisition. Mr.. Green. to
any gathering. Hut Think think
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1921-11-03

mo hand but yours must touch the
pearls. Wrap them up inside the sil-
yer and gold" Aloofy he watched
the process. "Now advance alone, and
open the box. Place the pearls in.
side. Now shut and lock it." Obedi-
emily the duchess did as she was bid ;
then she stood waiting for further in
structions.
But apparently by this time the
Great BrOoding Spirit WIS beginning
to. take effect. Singing q monotonOus,
harsh chant, the Indian knelt on the
floor, and poured some powder into
little brazier. He was still close
to the open window. and finally he sat
down with his elbows on his knees.
and his head rocking to and fro in
his hands.
LESS light-less light" The words
seemed to come from great distance
-ventriloquism in mild way was
one Of LakingtOn's accomplishments;
and as the lights went out II greenisl.
spluttering flame rose from the brazier.
A heavy, OdorSus smoke filled the
room, but framed and motionless in
the eerie light sat the Indian. staring
fixedly in front of him. After time
the chant began again; it. grew and
swelled in volume till the singer grew
frenzled and beat his head with his
hands. Then abruptly it stopped.
place the box upon the floor" he
ordered, "in the light of the Sacred
Fire" Hugh saw the duchess kneel
down on the opposite side Of the
brazier. and place the box on the floor,
while the faces Of the guests-strange
and ghostly in the great light-peered
like specters out Of the heavy smoke.
This was undoubtedly show worth
watching.
"Open the box!" Harshly the words
rang through the silent room. and with
fingers that trembled little the duci-
ess turned the key and threw back
the lid.
"Why, it's empty!" she cried 10
amazement, and the guests craned for
ward to look.
"Put not your hand inside" cried
the Indian in sudden warning, cor per-
chance 1t will remain empty"
The duchess rapidly withdrew her
hand, and stared incredulously through
the smoke at his impassive face.
did not say that there was power
in the box?" he said dreamily. 1.-THE
power to render invisible-the power
to render visible. Thus came pro-
lection to the Jewels of the Chow
queens"
THAT'S all right, Mr.. Ram OAR"
said the duchess . little apprehens-
lively. "There may be power in the
box, but my pearls don't seem to be-"
The Indian laughed.
"None but you has touched the cab
met, your Grace; none but you must
touch it till the pearls return. They
are there now; but not for mortal
eyes to see."
Which. incidentally. was no more
than the truth.
Look. oh! sahibs. look; but do not
touch. See that to your vision the box
Is empty. ;" He waited motion
less, while the guests thrOnged round,
with expressions of amazemeIt; and
Hugh, safe from view in the thick,
sweet-smelling smoke, came even near
er In his excitement.
1T is enough" cried the Indian
suddenly. "Slut the box. your grace.
and lock It as before. Now place 1t
on the table whence 1t came. Is It
there?"
Eyes" The duchess voice came out
Of the green fog.
go not too near he continued
warnirely. ssThe rods must have
space-the gods must have space."
Ar.,r tho b,-.h chant hooar ~
eta s,.,,,,. =. .ham. ~. .,,,.s
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1921-11-03

To yourself he true. is a threadbare
old maxim; but one can't and talk
all the time.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1921-11-03
SCARED sesnsthino.

Jonah shuddercd.
Suppose they had qunrnntlned the
whale and me for typhus7 he cried.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1921-11-03

Lexington first. Oh! yes-most un-
doubtedly-Henry firstl"
And once again the American
laughed softly At the look on his face.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1921-11-03

The person who has no will of his
own has an lncurable malady.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1921-01-12
County Commissioners
Regular Session.

The Board County Commissioners OF Brown
County, Minnesota, met pursuant to law at Their
office in the Courthouse, in the City OF New
Ulm, Minnesota. this 4th day OF January 1921,
at 10 o'clock, A. M 81
The newly elected me bere. Henry ]. Meye9
Joseph j. Sperl and Herman Polkew, being duly
qualified with accordance to the Statues, to-
gether with Jphn Nj. Johnson and Chas. L,
Palmer, being present, organized by electirg
Herman Pokow as chairman and John NJ.
Johnson vice chairman for the ensuing year.
TIL. bond of the Judge OF Probate, who was
reelected at the neral Election of 1870 with
his respective oath of Office. annexed together
With the amount set opposite each NAME. was
read, examined and approved and the sale
Bond was order d fled and ordered recorded
IN fun in the Registe OF Deeds Office, and the
appointment OF Anna Kienien, as Probate
Clerk was approved.
On motion duly resolved that the salaries
for the following officers, clerks and Janitor
shall remain the same as fixed for the year
1920 which were as follows:
w. J.. Julius, County Sheriff $1,000 90
r., B. Kennedy, Supt. of Schools -. $500 90
c. p. Manderfeld, Clerk of Court . . 1900 90
w. 7. Eckstein, County Attorney -. 1000. 90
w. B. Mather, Clerk Hire ............ $40 %
+. Christensen, Clerk Hire ....... leo. %
by. Rolwes, Janitor. per month -. so. %
Continued on page 10Y.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1921-01-12

To the Honorable Board of County Commits
sionerS:
Brown County Minnesota.
Gentlemen: 49,,
The undersigned Board of Audit OF said Brown b
County, met at the Office of the County treas
urer OF said County, on the 18th day OF NO
vanoher. A.. D. 1920, for the purpose OF examln-
mo and auditing the accounts, books and voucn-
ars Of Henry j. Berg Treasurer OF said County,
and to count and ascertain the kind, description
and amount of funds in the County Treasury
ond heonging thereto We respectfully made
the following report thereon. ooo
Treasurer's Receipts from June l, 1871 to