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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-08-06
MIR. OWL is WISE BIRD.

NEANY years ago, long before Mr..
1V1 Fox was called clever or sly, or
Mr.. Owl wise bird, or any of the
wood folk had earned any name for
themselves other than their own, there
was trouble between Mr.. Fox and Mr..
PossuNa.
1t happened in this way. Mr.. Fox
one night went for chickens to a farm
a long way from his home, and when
he arrived he found that the poultry
house door was open and 1t was easy
enough to get all he wanted, for Mr..
Dog was away.
The only trouble was that he had
no place to store them, and it was too
far to carry them to his home and go
back for more.
Mr.. Fox happened to think of Mr..
Possum, and he decided that he would
make a bargain with him to take care
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-08-06
Black Bear Interrupts
Bill Players Angling

Freeland, Pa.-John Novak. a
professional baseball player and
former football star. Willie trout
fishing in Hays creek heard
ruStling in the bushes on the OPP
poSite bank and saw Il full-sized
black bear as it jumped into the
water and swan toward him.
The bear after emerging from
he water, took a drink from the
stream and then proceeded
quietly on its way into the
woods. Novak gave a terrific
vel, causing the hcar to strike
a faster gait until 1t was out
If sight.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-08-06
Cause Of Appendicitis.

When the bowels are constipated,
the lower bowels or large intestincs
become packed with refuse matter,
that is made up largely of germs.
These germs enter the vermiform APP
pendiX and set up inflammation which
Is commonly known as appendicitis
Take Chamberlain Tablets when
reeded and keep your bowels regular
and you have little to fear from ap-
pendicitis.- Advertisement.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-08-06

Girl, Stood on Head by Pastor, Sues.
ashington.--Pretty Mrs. Anna NJ.
.
LOwndes, seventeen years old, is suing
Rev. B. Duckett for standing her on
her head. She seeks $4,000 damages.
She said that the minister held her
prisoner for 30 minutes, during which
time he stood her on her head, "caus-
ing her great pain and mental an
guish."
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-08-06
Laundry---PhOne I84-R

If you are a laundry patron give me
a 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. LITTLETON.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-08-06
Electric Wiring

| am now located in Pocomoke and
am prepared to do all kinds of cleo
trio wiring at reasonable price. Al
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.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-02

According the report, there are in the United States
648 200 farmers nearly all Of whom reported as to the number
Of head of live stock their respective farms but of these only be-
tween and eleven per cent reported the possession OF eed
stock The enumeration included horses cattle sheep and swine
the total number of the animals reaching about Soooooo OF
these 6155S cassed purebd Horses oaed l2o5o
cattle 1881 5T4 sheep 4634o7 and swine 100000 Information
relative horses and cattle made public some time ago but
with regard sheep and swine has just been released to the
press.
OF the former the breed which to be most numerous is the
Shropshire which number 2+5oo OF 4635oo putlreds IN
the entire country and these found principally in the north cen
trail states, ranging Ohio Kansas The Kamboule rank
in number, 100000 with their ranges in the mountain and
Pacific coast In Illinois there $500 purcbl sheep
which g. 500 Shropshre Mcnos and Hampshire Downs
prominent contendcrS for third place using sporting
the former being Ohio, where there IzO and
the latter in Idaho where the number reached I4664.
OF the swine there 80I7 Duroc Jerseys 7265o3 Poland
China 10000 Chester Whites and 100000 amprcs the other
breeds running down in number to 1913 Essex The Duroc er
sN prominent in the northwestern Iowa reporting the
largest number and Illinois The other leading breeds
likewise found the north central New England and the
North Atlantic states apparently drawing their supplies IF pork
from the West The South Atlantic made much better
showing the production of swine than the remaining section,
the country with the exception of California where $500 pure
bred hogs found.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-02
Altruas Hold Meeting.

The Altrua Ciub held their regular
meeting last evening at the home of
Mrs. Earl Gardner on Clark street,
with Miss Hilda Vail as assistant host
ess.
The resignation of the president,
Mrs. John Persons, was read and ac.
cepted with regret 4 nominating
committee was appointed with Mrs
j. b. Mcclure as chairman to present
a candidate or candidates at the next
regular meeting.
The hostess served refreshments,
and a social hour followed, at which
plans we're made for the future activi-
ties of the club
During the business session four
new names were voted upon and ac-
cepted. thus increasing the size Of the
club and adding to its attractiyeness
to the young folks
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-02
Local Notes.

Mrs. Ellen "arog and son James AMI
Mrs Maymc CoIghlin Of Seneca We're
entertained yostorlvy at the h1ne OF
MIR. and Mrs. r. r. Waite OF Broad.
way.
Miss Julia Matthew ha3 recovered
from the recent relapse suffered and
now bids fair to be soon restored to
health
Gertrude Yenerich IS spending a few
days in Chicago.
The Ladies' Circle of the Methodist
church viii meet tomorrow afternoon
at the home of Mrs w. NJ Tisdale in
the Methodist parsonage on BLUFF
street
Mrs. j. NJ. Hubert of Delton, Wis.
arrived last evening to visit her
daughter, Mrs. John Adler Of Wash
ingtOn street
Frank F'ragal is going to Joliet to,
day TO visit friends.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-02
SAVE $500 PER TON
ON PAPER SHIPPED
FROM Scandinavia
THAT AMOUNT CAN BE SAVED
ON FREIGHT, FACTS REVEAL
SHIPMENTS THRU NEW YORK
STATE ALONE ARE HIGHER
THAN JoURNY ACROSS ALLAN.
TIC.

Chicago Nov. lit costs 81 less
to ship a ton of newsprint paper from
Scandinavia to New York City than
to ship a ton of the same paper from
Niagara Falls across the state Of New
York. r. S. Kellogg Of New York,
secretary of the News Print Service
Bureau told the Salesmen's Associa-
ton Of the Paper Industry here today,
Americas paper industry Mr..
Kellogg said faces serious Competi-
ton from foreign lands not alone be-
cause of the fact that foreign paper
is made by cheap labor under depre-
ciated exchange conditions, but also
because the cost OF freight ship
ments.'
Figures wing comparative
freights between foreign shipping
points and American points, as evil
dence of conditions confronting the
paper industry in general, were sup
Piled by Mr. Kellogg
"Tbe rate from Hamburg to New
Yord and other eastern ports IS "a
per 1000 kilos or 1854 per ton or
1000 pounds. and Sc per long ton or
I$5.36 per 1000 pounds from Scandi'
ravia - he said Compared with this
are rates from the various important
American mills,
1.-THE rate from WatertoWn and
Glens Falls to New York is $3.50 ana
from Niagara Falls, $50. The Water
town rate TO Philadelphia and Balti-
more is $500 Typical rates from inn
nortant Canadian shipping points to
New York are. Espanola, Ont, $1,000;
| Grand Mere. Que, $7G0; Iroquois
Fails Ont, $500 JOn0uiere, Que,
$500: Ittawa, Ont, $3.50; Sault Ste.
Marie Ont, S1O.5O; Three Rivers,
Que. $3.50.
"Maine-New York City rates are
NOT much better than the Canadian,
the Livermore Falls rates being S6,40,
and Millinocket $40, From Port
Edwards, Wis. to New York City the
rate Is St1.30 per ton; to Philadelphia
$40 90. and to Baltimore, 5000.
america. even with the best, fast
est and most modern paper mills in
the world" Mr.. Kellogg declared,
"cannot successfully complete with
the prices of European paper made
and shipped under these conditions.
II is the publishers who will suffer
in the long run. for American mills
cannot make paper to meet present
Eurouean prices and Europe cannot
supply Americas permanent needs.
The normal result would be vide
swings in prices which are always
Instantaneous to producer and nur-
chaser alike in anv commodity where
price extremes are found
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-02
Legion Holds Open Meeting.

lhtre was an open meeting last
evening under the auspices Of the
local post of the American Legion IN
Legion hall on Main street There
were representatives present from the
Miners Union, the Knights Of Pythias
the Odd Fellows, the Greater Marseil
les cub and the Carpenters Union.
The representatives of the minerR
through some MISUNDERSTANDING, did
not stay until the meeting was called
to order although the call was sent
out by the Miners Union and the
idea OF this open meeting was orig!-
mated by this union,
The purpose of the meeting was TO
make arrangements for celebration OF
Armistice day Representative Of tha
Knights OF pythias was Frank Rolph,
and Lloyd Reed was the representa-
tive OF the odd Fellows. The Carpen
ters Union was represented by Frank
Palmer and Charles Parmelee The
Greater Marseilles Club was repre-
scented by A. L. Collins. George {.
Boyle was chosen chairman Of the
meeting.
The following committees were APP
pointed
To organize band Charles
Stickles, Charles Frandin and A, PHI.
limore. This committee is to report
by Friday whether it will be possible
to organize a band
On dance-John Siglcr Charles
Balchowaky and Roy States
To care for civil war veterans
Royal Allen
On spoakers-Georgo Boyle, chair
man
). r Lewis was unanimously chosen
as marshal Of the day,
There will be another open meeting
next Friday evening, and next Satur
day will be tag day to secure money
to defray expenses The merchants
and mills are to be requested to close
their places Of business and make
holiday There will be fireworks in
the evening
At the next meeting further com
mittees viii be appointed, and reg
ular organization perfected to carry
on a grand celebration on Armlstic2
day. All the citizens. both men and
women. are requested to come and
make this meeting a successful one
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-02
Entertain Choir.

Rev and Mrs. w NJ. Tisdale enter
tanned at their home the members of
the Methodist choir and several OF
the Epworth League members, to the
number Of nearly thirty.
The work Of the choir was discussed
and arrangements were made for a
special service on Thanksgiving. Mrs.
Willard Dix. Mrs Arthur Simmon :
and Mrs. VIII Killelea were appoint
cd on this committee, and work is to
be commenced Immediately for that
occasion.
After the business session Mrs.
Tisdale served nabiscOs, cookies and
cocoa to those present. League songs
were sung, and considerable enthu
siasm was shown by those present,
which augurs well for the future
growth OF this organization.
W. r. c. Meeting at Morris
The w. r, c. convention of the
southern half of district No. II will b.
held in Morris tomorrow. All who
wish to attend are to go if possible on
the Sis car, so as to be present at
the entire session. 1t is especially re
quosted that a large delegation repre-
sent Marseilles on this occasion.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-02
Mccormick Marley.

Miss Corinne Mccormick, daughter
Gf J. j, Mccormick OF Grand Rapids
township. and Carl Marley, one of our
eX.soldier boys who Jaw service over
seas, were married yesterday after
noon at o'clock by Father OLaugh'
lin in the yestibule of St Joseph
Catholic church. There were present
only the bride ana groom and cousin
and brother of Miss Mccormick az
witnesses
After weeks visit with friends
and relatives in Des Moines, the
happy young folks will return and 60
to housekeeping in Mrs. Emma
Derbys houes on Clark street, where
they will be at home to their many
friends.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-02
LOCAL MARKETS
Literal Youndster,

Jack was being taught by his re-
ugious mother some things she
thought he ought to know. Among
other subjects God and His omnipres-
ence were spoken of. 1t seemed hard
to the boy to think God could be
everywhere at once and especially dis
turbing to find out that lie was dwell
ing inside him. The little fellow, how"
ever, took his mother at her word. and
soon after AZ the supper table, as he
was about to partnke of some hot
soup, said; Look out, God, there's
some hot soup comin'."
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-02
Anent Bluff Street Paving.

Mayor Kelso and City Attorney Van
HOorobeke returned last evening from
their trip to Springfield They report
that they had an interview with
Colonel Miller, engineer in charge OF
the road department Of the state, and
they took up the matter of the pave
ment Of Bluff street, which is 10 be
done Jointly by the state and the city,
1t vas arranged that the matter
would be taken up by the state engi-
uoers and that the mayor would hear
from them within ten days as to what
the state and city would do.
1t is proposed to widen the Ivy Way
through the city to twenty-seyen feet,
the city to put in the additional con.
crete, and have the work reinforced
through the city
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-02
Take Your Laundry

To the Marseilles laundry on Lincoln
street, rear room in the Farmers Il
Merchants Bank building Patroniz2
home. industry. Prices; Wet wash
% pounds or less 81; rough dry, in.
Guiding starching when needed, ant
ironing fiat work. 8 cents per pound
dry Bundle washing specially.
Washing called for and delivered
promptly,
SAM JAFFAS, phone Black Ga.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-02
- 20 UTICA -

Mrs w. f. Cresiar and childreu
were La Sale visitors yesterday.
Mrs. Tom Flynn was a Ia Sale
shopper yesterday
Mrs Harry White of ottawa was q
La Sale shopper yesterday.
Mrs William Hickey called On
friends in Ottawa Yesterday.
Mrs. Josephine Neary and daughter
Janet Of Peoria are visiting relatives
and friends in Utica for few days
Joseph Beckerman was a Peru Wis.
flor Tuesday.
William Hickey was La Sale call
er yesterday
Mrs j. S. Antle visited friends In
La Sale yesterday.
p A Beaehan. travelling freight ana
passenger agent OF Peoria, was 4 bust
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-02
The Special Fall Sale

OF electrical supplies, Thor and Auto.
matte washers, Jewel gas stoves.
ranges heaters and furnaces will
close Saturday evening, Nov 5. A
large line OF high class goods at aston
ishing prices, twenty-five piece $125G
set Of the famous Oneida Community
gilve-ware free with every Jowc!
range furnace Hot Blast heater,
washing machine and sweeper during
this sale.
Phone, write or call and you win
find US able and eager to serve you.
JOHNSON & PATTISON,
Marseilles and Seneca
Phone Red sc. Phone 20S.
We give S. & II. Green Trading
Stamps.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-02
GRANDRIDGE
MISS WlNlFRED YOCUM
Correspondent

Halloween Party Monday evening
one OF the very pleasant halloween
parties was that participated In by the
students OF our public and hIN1
schools, together with the teachers
ana a number Of the parents. Many
we're masked for the occasion and pre-.
Scnted a very clever appearance in
their various makeups. The evening
was one full OF fun for all, as the
many halloween stunts ana games
made the time pass all too quickly
Refreshments of pumpkin pie, dough
nuts, sandwiches and apples were
served. The getting together OF par
outs ana teachers, together with the
pupils. on this social occasion was
not only especially pleasant hut help
lul as we'll.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-02
WALLACE GRAIN MARKET.
PrOVisinns.

Chicago, Nov j2-Butter higher;
creamery extras, A; Grsts 36-42 x ;
seconds, 1898; standards 401a.
Eggs unchanged; $500 cases. Poul
try alive, irregular; fowls 1923;
springs 2oA; turkeys, 80; roosters
IL
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-02

A remedy for tuberculosis las been
found IN the butterfly and next some
body win bee putting the lmmnIn bird
to work. s.. Lc@ia Globe Democrat.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-02
>Today's Markets
GRAIN

Chicago market repor: furnished By
G. ". Kirby, manager Simons. Day
& Co, Room 312 Mooney Building.
Phone 80,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-02
South Side Coal.

$3.50 per Ton In two ton lots or
more. s6.75 per ton for single tons
and on the hill For prompt delivery
phone Black No. s.
Manufacturers Coal Co.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-02
Spncial Fall Sale

Of electrical supplies Johnson and
Pattison, Marseilles and Seneca.
Phone 208. We give S. & H. Green
Trading Stamps.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-02
o. {. S. Memorial Services.

Ramona Chapter No 1898, o. +. S,
hold memorial services in their hal!
on Friday evening.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-02
PLUMBING.

PTUElUTHY,
Having opened shop on Linco.1
street, in the kruse building, am pre-
pared to do all kinds of plumbing.
Prompt service guaranteed.
A. c. NAUMANN.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-02
A New Missouri Versinn

Charity may cover a multitude OF
sins, but curiosity uncoyers a LOT
morc.-Warrensburg StarJ Journal.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-02

bressmaking.
Prices reasonable
Satisfaction insured.
MRS. UMPHREY.
Canal street, Utica. Ill.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-01-28

fury Of business life, with =
strong hold on the present and its
opportunities and the future and
It's promises, The institution gives
support to every worthy individ-
ual and enterprise, holding bal
ancing hand over plrlngers and
SPECTATORS. With :1van; ed idea
that are practical, the officers OF
the bank have at every turn dem
onstrared a banking policy that
to the people OF intelli-
|gence and business understand
ing. tiAs
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-01-28
RAILROAD man IS ABLE
ITO PUT IN FULL Time

got up in the morning with thar
tired feeling and rarely ever drew
Ia full months pay on account OF
having to lay off from one to
three days a week.
THE first few doses OF Tanlac
helped me and | have found it
suited my case exactly. [ am now
feeling better i'll every way than
in Il long time. My appetite is
splendid and what | cat tastes
good and makes me feel strong
Ter. | am never troubled with IN
digestion, that tight feeling has
disappeared from my chest and
my breathing is free and easy. /
sleep fine at night, get up morn
.ings feeling thoroughly rested
and am able to put i'll full time at
my work every day.
Tanlac is sold in Richmond by
Stockton & Son; in Berca by the
.We!ch Department Store, and a;
College Hill by Ginter Bros.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-01-28

an ex-sherill' Of the county. an eN-
confederate soldier and ono or the
best known men in this section.
Judge Million, an extensive far
mer and stockman. is a director OF
the institution. He has served a
term as county judge and Is &c
servedly popular.
N. p. Coy, OF Round Hill, who
has long been regarded as an au-
thority on finances in his end OF
the county, is member OF the
banks directorate w. S. MObeT-
", successful business man. and
Judge w. r. Shackelford conf
plete the banks list of officers.
They are all worthy successors to
the founders Of the bank and are
men OF high standing in local fl
nancial. business and social circles
and are deeply interested i'll tie
commercial. agricultural and civic
welfare of Richmond and sur
rounding territory.
The Madison National Bank is
starting on the last lap OF its CEN
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-01-28

formerly rector Of Christ Church here
before twelve Of his peers in the
Episcopal church, on a charge Of vio-
latiOn oman ecclesiastical canon in hav
ing performed d marriage ceremony
for Alfred du Pont, millionaire pow
der manufacturer Of Wilmington, Del
and Miss Jessie ID. Ball, of Los An
geles, was being considered today, &C
corCling to church officials.
A resolution was adopted at the
convention of the diocese of Lon An
geles assuring the TT. Rev. Joseph H
Johnson of the support of the conven-
ton should he decide, as bishop of
Los Angeles, to call Mr.. Lee for trial
The charge, it was said, would be
violation of Canon AZ, which forbids
performance of the marriage cere-
mony by an Episcopal Clergyman
when one of the parties is divorced
and hasa former spouse living.
Mr.. du Points marriage to Miss
Ball took place here last Saturday.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-01-28
The Best COuhg Medicine

When a druggist finds that all his
customers speak well OF a certain
preparation, he forms a good opinion
of it and when in need of such a
medicine is almost certain to use it
himself and in his family. Hhis is
why so many druggists use and rec
ommend Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy. ]. B. Jones, g well known drug
gist CT Cubrun, KY, says, 81 have
used Chamberain's Cough Remedy in
my family for the past seven years,
and have found it to be the best
cough medicine I have ever known
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-01-28
EATING PLENTY BUT
STARVING THE BLOOD
Ycu Ought to Feel All Right, But
Somehow Don't Don't
MORE. RED BLOOD CELLS
ARE NEEDED
Pcpto Mangan E.nriches the
Eaaod and Supplies the Nee
essary Red Blood Cells

When you know You are not
sick, but don't feel well when
you get tired more easily than
people your age should-when
you can't get up with the energy
to do the things yon know you
would enjoy doing, build up your
red blood cells with Guides Pep
to- Mangan.
If your blood is weak you cam
not be vigorous in body or cheer
Jul in mind.
Pepto-Mangan contains the ell
Icments that make rich. healthy
iblood. And as a result OF the in
!creased supply of red blood that
Pepto-Alangan creates, the entire
system attains the viSor that be-
longs to every man and women.
Results from taking Pepto-
Mangan show promptly. You feel
benefited after a few laws and arc
much stronger within a few
weeks. II You do not, consult {
physician. You may have some
idcep-seated illness for which d
blood tonic such at Pepto-Man-
gan is not sufficient.
Pepto- Mangan is prepared III
Two forms. liquid and tablets.
They are exactly alike in medioi-
nal value.
Ask Your druggist for "Gude's'
when ordering Pepto- Mangan.
Look for the name Guides" on
he Observation-Disclosures.