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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-06-25
EMERY NOW HEADS
THE AMERICAN LEGION

indianapolis. June li.-John Gar
field Emery. of Grand Rapids. Mich,
was unanimously elected National
Commander of the American Legion
ut meeting of the Nat onal Execu-
tive Committee today. He Succ eds
Colonel Frederick w Galhraith, Jr..
who was killed in an automobile acct
dent here last Thursday
Thomas j. Bann gan. Of Hartford,
Conn. was elected Vice Commander.
succeeding Mr.. Emery in that posi-
ton. The other candidate for the
place was William q. Settle. of
Chicago.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-06-25
DEEP SEA IGNORANCE.

4 captain of an Atlantic liner was
bothered by woman passenger who
was always inquiring about the pos
>ibility of seeing whale. A dozen
times day she besought him to have
her called as one hove in sight.
But. madam" the captain asked
her. rather mpatiently, after long
suffering in silence. why are you so
eager to see whale?'
Captain" she answered, my de-
sire in life is to see whale blubber.
Il must be very impressive to watch
such an enormous creature cry"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-06-25
EASTER. SHORE SOCIETY
WILL VISIT SNOW HILL

A large number Of members Of the
Eastern Shore Society of Baltimore,
all of whom are former Eastern
Shorcmen, will automobile down the
Shore from Baltimore next week.
They will pass through Snow Hill in
the afternoon.
a delegation of our people should
be on the lookout 10 receive them.
Former Governor Gold>borough and
other prominent cX-Eastorn Shoremon
will be Of the party.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-06-25

Mrs. kO~~ a., VI Geo
own, Del, is here on visit to
her, Captain George w. Truitt.
on. John Walter Smith wa
in = :. 'everal days this week look
ing after business in connection with
The First National Bank, of which
he is President. Senator Smith is
looking well and feeling well, and
received hearty greeting from his
many friends.
Mrs. William K. Bishop. who is
visiting her mother. Mrs. John Z.
Moore, visited Mrs. Thomas r. Whar-
ton, in Stockton this week.
Mrs. Arthur y. Foster and son,
Arthur ID. Foster. plotorcd from Balt-
more to Snow Hi Thursday night
and joined her father, Hon. John Wal
ter Smith. who " i'll 70 back with the II
to Baltimore on Sunday.
MIR. Oliver Dale Collins, Jr.. who
has been attending Johns Hopkins
University. Baltimore, and who spent
fow days last week with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver n. Collins. has
gone on a two weeks training trip on
the L. s. Steamer Cheyenne. Mr.. Col
Inns is a member of the L. S. y. X. f.,
and is obliged to take the two weeks
training course in order TO maintain
his rank in the Naval Reserve Force.
The cruise will be made on the water
of the Chesapeake Bay and it, tribu-
tarieS. During the war Mr.. Collins
was in . branch of the wireless SER
vice.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-06-25
STIEFF PIANO PEOPLE
HAVING SPECIAL SALE

Representatives Of Charles NJ.
StieT, Inc, The old reliable piano
manufacturers. of Baltimore sioca
1872. have been with L. thi~ week
conducting a piano salc. 50 far the
sale has been success. and Mn. o.
b. ank and +. Q. Smith who are
conducting In, sale. are gre t'y pleas
al with the reception they have been
accorded hy our people. We would
be glad to havc ycu ell and see our
splendid exhibit q pianos and player
pianos.
j w. VINCENT.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-06-25

Two camping parties are enjoying
an outing AT Public Landing. One
party is composed of Peter Colbournc.
Avery Nelson, and Willard Tull. and
the other of Edward and Lester Coffin,
and John Morris. Fishing. bathing,
and sailing are the diversion Of the
day, and provide the campers with
sport a-plenty They will be joined
from tjr'e to time by other young
men from Snow Hill.
MIR. and Mrs. Charlie ". Shock
ley, accompanied by their son. Mr..
Norwood Shockloy, and their daugh-
ter. Miss Evelyn Shockley, left early
this friday morning for Il motor
trip to Philadelphia. They will re-
turn home the first of the week.
Two more mail street collection
boxes have been erected this week.
One is .; the intersection of Market
and Bay streets, and the other 1T ".
II. Clayvilles store on Federal Street.
The erection Of these boxes will be a
great convenience to the public.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-06-25
ANN a. pha1fEN
les AS SUPERVISOR
rank P. Bratten, Of Pocomoke

rank +. Bratten, OF Pocomoke
me to Snow Hill Monday and
lali. ID as a Democratic Election
Supervisor to succeed Mr.. James NJ.
Crockett. whose legal business has
grown so that he could not give the
time he position of Supervisor re-
qaireJ of him.
My Bratten is an excellent gentle
ma1'pnd good party man, and will
fill the, office in a manner acceptable
to hll tM people Mr.. Crockett made
a Splendid Supervisor, and all those
with whom he came in contact appre-
chtc his courteous manner and
straightforward methods.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-06-25
CA\ NOI BEAT III

River Oil Burns the Granite
State" What's in q name
Here's Acid Test For Optimists.
French moderation makes oppor-
,unity for Germany "a prove herself
L. $ stupid than she has appeared in
IN past.
Drowning Man Calls Dog TO Rescue.
Finding himself in difficulties while
swimming in reservoir with his
S-year-old son on his back, William
Herbert Lovick. - wears old, land
lord of the Moorcock Inn. Rcoley
Moor road. Norden. near Rochdale,
Lanes. called for his dog to come 70
his help. Hearing his master call,
the dog jumped in. followed by Ar
thur Burrows. The hoy was got to
the bank. but by then Lovick he'd
sunk When his body was recovered
he was dead.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-06-25
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Preaching Sunday morning al 1890.
and in The evening AT 10.
Sunday School. ll30 Mrs. E. l..
Vincent. superintendent.
REV. W. $. KREGER. Pastor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-06-25
BATES MEMORIAL NJ. p. CHURCI

1900 A. NJ, Sunday School.
100 A. NJ, Sermon by the paste
100 p. NJ. Sermon by the pasto4
The public is cordially invited.
REV. c. r. STRAU SBURG, Pastor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-06-25
WHATCOAT VI. f. CHURCH.

1000 A. NJ. Sunday school Prof.
a. c. Humphreys, Superintendent.
100 \. NJ. Public Worship and
sermon.
730 =. NJ. Public Worship and
sermon.
4 cordial welcome for all
REV. l.. +. POOLE. Pastor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-06-25
HERE AND THERE

Ncll-"Chariic has acted very indif-
ferontly lately. wonder if he intends
to marry me just for my money >"
Clara oh, I'm sure not, dear, had
a talk with him this evening, and am
sure he intends nothing of the kind. ="
\cll-"But what makes YOU so sure ."
Clara We'll, you see, he proposed 10
nc. Edinburgh Scotsman.
Did dat culud man hurt yo' sab.
when he Knocked yo' down and kicked
yo around last night ." "Uh-well.
sab. he didn't fatalize me, but a fur
aS kin subStantiatc de matter. he
didn't do nc no real good. needer. -
Kansas City Star.
a theatrical company was playing
As You Like 1t" in q small town
when a man without any money. wish
ing to see the show. stepped up to the
boN Office and said: "paSs me in.
please" The box office man laughed.
Pass you in? What for" he asked
The applicant drew himself up and
answered haughtily:" What for? Why.
because am William Shakespeare,
author Of the play" "Oh. beg your
pardon, sin replied the other in 4
shocked voice. as he hurriedlv wrote
an order for q boX-Los Angeles
Times.
Did you hear about that home
brew blowing up" YES" replied
Uncle Bill Botiletop IF the appro-
priationS for prohibition enforcement
don't hold up. maybe we can curb the
liquor evil by bringing il under the
regulations provided for handling
high explosives Washington star.
Here rest the bones of Martha
Blake.
Tread softly a YOU pass.
She thought her foot was ON thc
brake,
But it was on the gas"
Baltimore sun.
You will tind II a good rule not to
listen 10 any thing tattler brings
you against your ncighbor> Tale
bearers have no rights and should
have no standing.
Some wise persons say. I'VE never
repeat wha, We hear" But why listen
to ii?
If scandalS or jealousies had no ears
to hear them, there would be fewer
tongues doing the scandahzing, vast
ing their own time and yours and
mine alSo.-John Wanamaker
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-06-25

Mr.. ana ur
daughter. Mary
ginia and BERT,
City, spent a fe,
with relatives at
Mr.. and Mrs. He
Vernon, spent Sumo
at onley, Va.
There will be servit
NJ. +. Church at the us
day afternoon. Everyb,
welcome.
Edgar Watson, Of Melt.
a few days recently Will
Mr.. Puinell Watson.
Melvin Bloxom, of Bio.
is spending some time with !
mother. Mrs. Tabitha Fishe
Nelson Bailey, of Pocom,
is spending a few days WI
CheSser.
Miss Blanche Reid returned
Sunday, after having spent s
days with relatives at Saxis
She was accompanied home b,
cousin. Miss Ida Linton, for a
Of several weeks.
Miss Pearl Reid has returned
from visit to her aunt, Mrs. J
Ford, in Pocomoke.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred II. Burr
and daughter, Rachel, spent last
day with his parents, Mr.. and M
G. Burroughs, of Assawoman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Minus Pilchar
children spent Sunday with her
er, Mrs. Jones, Of klej. Grang
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Taylo
children, and his father, Mr.. w
Taylor, of Stockton, spent ST
afternoon with Mr.. George Rel,
family.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-06-25
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

Bible School next Lords Day at
1000. 4. NJ.
Preaching at 7.l5, F. VI. Subject:
"1he Science of Redemption.
REV. II. T.. OLDAkER. Pastor
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-06-25

Good deeds speak for themselves,
but. unfortunately, we don't always
hear them.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-09-27
TEACHERS EXAMINATION TO
BE HELD OCTOBER 7 AND 8

The State teachers examination
will be held at each county scat Fri
day, October 7th and Saturday, Oc-
tober 9Th.
The county superintendent of edu-
cation, member of the county board of
education or other person conducting
the examination is requested to read
this sheet to the assembled applicants
at the opening of the examination.
At the outset each applicant should be
directed to supply fully and accurate
Iy every item of information called
for on his or her individual envelope.
Questions should not be furnished to
any but bona fide applicants who have
supplied these preliminary data and
who have declared their intention to
take the examination.
Applicants may stand for Primary
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-09-27

contents. When the examination on
any one subject is completed, all pa
pers on this subject should be neatly
folded together, marked on the back
with the applicants name and the
subject and placed in the envelope
before work in the next subject is
begun. The work Of the graders will
be facilitated if each page is also
marked with the name of both the
applicant and the subject. At the
close of the first day the applicant
should seal his envelope and give 1t
to county superintendent, who then
becomes responsible for it. A sec
ond envelope should be handed each
applicant on the morning of the sec
ond day.
Applicants ar> expected to su lis1
paper and writing materials. Inc
county superintendent is responsible
for assembling, wrapping and prompt
" forwarding all papers from his
county.
Rules and regulations prescribed
by the state board of education. Re
suits of the examination to be deter
mined by the State bureau of eXaml-
ners.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-09-27

certificates, the second for General
Elementary certificates and the third
for High School certificates,
The Primary examination embraces
the following twelve subjects: Eng
lish grammar and language, arlth-
mctic, playground and community ac-
tjvities; S. c., u. S., and general his
tory; geography; civics and current
events; literature; pedagogy; health;
nature study; school law; manual
training.
The General Elementary eXamlna-
ton embraces the following twelve
subjects: English grammar and com
position; arithmetic; history, y. 5.
and S. c.; geography; civics and cur
rent events; spelling; reading; peda-
gogy; physiology and hygiene; nature
study and agriculture; school law; al
zebra: civics and current events
The High School examination en-
braces the following twelve subjects {:
Grammatical analysis and compost
ton; literature; principles of teach
ing: American history and civics !;
science general science, physiology,
biology, physics, chemistry, agricull-
ture, home economics-seven offered,
two required arithmetic, algebra,
geometry; foreign language CLatln,
French, Spanish, German-four offer
ed, one required ancient and mod
ern history, school law.
Each applicant may choose the ex-
animation he or she prefers in accord
ance with the certificate he or she de-
sires.
Applicants will bring their own
examination papers and writing ma
terial. If the number is too large
to be accommodated in the office of
the county superintendent Of educa-
ton we will use the court room in
which to hold the examination.
Preparation will be made for the two
races and accommodation for both.
E. H. AULL,
Superintendent of Education, New
berry County.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-09-27
NOTICE

Creditors of the estate of John A.
suber, deceased, are hereby notified
to render an account of their de-
mands, duly attested, to the under
signed or C. L. Leitzsey, or to her
attorney, H. C. Holloway, on or be-
fore October s, 1921, and all persons
owing said estate will make payment
likewise.
MARY A. SUBER,
Qualified Executrix last will and tes-
lament of John A. Suber, deceased.
9-6-4t.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-09-27
TEACHERS EXAMINATION OCTO-
BER 7 AND 8

By order of the. State Board of Ed
ucation the regular teachers eXaml-
nation will, be held at the court house
at Newberry Friday, October 7th and
Saturday, October 9Th.
This examination is given under
the certifcation rules adopted July
i, 1921. 1T embraces three groups
of ouestions-the first for Primary
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-09-27
MEETING OF SHARE.
HOLDERS

The annual meeting of the New
berry Cotton Holding Corporation
will meet in the court house on
Saturday morning, Oct. 1st, 1921 at
II o'clock. All shareholders are
urged to attend or send their proxies
on that date.
O. H. LONG,
President.
9-20-2t-1taw
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-09-27

cesSfully. Any attempt 10 oouole
work and thereby cover two groups
of questions is sure to result IN fail,
ure.
The primary examination covers
twelve subjects:
Friday forenoon-English grammar
and language, l hr.
Arithmetic, hr.
Playground and community activi-
ties, hr.
Friday afternoon-History, South
Carolina, United States and general,
l hr.
Geography, l hr.
Civics and current events, l hr.
Saturday forenoon-Llterature, l
hr.
Pedagogy, hr.
Health, hr.
Saturday afternoon-Nature stu
dy, l hr.
School law, hr.
Manual training and writing, l hr.
Any primary certificate will entitle
the holder to teach in the first five
grades.
The general elementary eXamina-
ton covers twelve subjects:
Friday forenoon-English gram
mar and composition, arithmetic.
Friday afternoon-History, United
States and South Carolina.
Geography.
Civics and current events.
Spelling.
Saturday demonstrating, in
cluding literatures
Pedagogy.
Nature study and elementary ag-
riculture.
Saturday afternoon-Physiology
and hygiene.
School law.
Algebra (algebra required for first
and second grade certifcates.)
Ang general elementary certificate
entities the holder to teach in the
first nine grades.
The high school examination covers
twelve subjects, with options in Sci
ence and in foreign language:
Friday afternoon-Grammatlcal
analysis and composition, literature,
principles Of teaching.
Friday afternoon-American histo.-
ry and civics.
Science '(seven subjects offered,
two required: General science, ply
siology, biology, physics, chemistry,
home economics.
Saturday Observation-Disclosures.
Algebra.
Geometry.
Saturday afternoon-Foreigr Ian
guage Zone required) :1atin, French,
Spanish, German.
Ancient and modern history.
School law.
The subjects should be given in
order listed and the time allowed for
each subject should be carefully OBJ
served.
Three hours continuous work at a
sitting has been deemed sufficient.
The examination, therefore, will cover
two days, with forenoon and after
noon tests each day. 1t is recon-
mended that one hour and thirty min
utes be used for the noon recess.
Applicants should not be permitted
to leave the room while the examlna-
ton is in progress. Under no circum-
stances should questions of any kind
be furnished any one except appll-
cants. Permission to leave the room
should be given only after all papers
have been handed in.
A uniform percentage basis governs
the graduation Of all certificates IN
all three groups.
A general average of IS per cent
with net less than go in any one sub
iect entitled the applicant to a first
grade certificate; general average
of IS with not less than 55 in any one
subject entities the applicant to
second grade certificate; a general
average of 65 with not less than 81
in any one subject entities the appll-
cant to a third grade certificate.
Each applicant is responsible for
his or her individual envelope and its
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-06-06
TREE Is SAVED BY
PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION
(By The Associates prsasl

LAW RENEE. Mass. June 5.--c1flzens
here have raised a large fund 20 save
a giant elm from the wood choppers Ak
Legend says that more than n century
and . hair aFo a young soldier returning
from the French and Indian wars.
stopped for the night az the BodwelI
homestead in this city. he was without
money but In tho morning he sought 70
do something in return for the kindness
shown him. Mrs. Bodwell suggested that
more shade was needed az the southwest
corner 81 the house. and 50 the soldier
went into the woods brought hack an
elm sapllng. planted o.. and went his
way
The Old Fabled house. sheltered through
the years ~ the elm grown 20 splendid
proportions. rocently changed hands and
word went cut that the tree was 60 be
cut down a movement 20 save the an
ciemt landmark Was started. the owner
agreeing Go SCH the entire property with
out profit. School children have had a
large part Ia raising the required ff0. 600
If t. proposed 60 use the house as the
headquarters ~ a historical society bat
the purchase % the building IL only Incl
dental to the saving o. the famous elm
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-06-06
covsrnmsnt AID Il Offered

VALLEY FORGE. Pa. June S.
President Harding. who e. spending
the weekend a. the country home
here OF senator y. e. Knox. today
wired Governor Shoup. Of Colorado
expressing sorrow and offering the aid
~ the federal government 10 the flood
sufferers 90 that state. TIE telegram
said.
4 am deeply distressed % read Of
the great misfortune which has corle
with its toll Of death and destruction
% the citizenship Of Pueblo ana the
valley % the Arkanaas river IL H.
most reassurinE % know how nohly
your state has met the great emer-
geney. II the federal government can
he q aid 20 you pray d. not hesitate 20
advise aae because all the people 81
the United states are touched - the
sorrow and distress which have come
% the people % Colorado
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-06-06
WELLES' STABLE
is TOTAL LOSS
Mammoth Structure 81 Jackson 81.
ard 1eth- ave. Destroyed
~ Fire.

Fire which broke out about q 80
o'clock yesterday morning completely
destroyed the Capt. Thomas II. Welles
stable at Jaeksou-at. and 18th ave.
Two flne draught horses. - chickens
ana two cats were burned 70 death
in the flames. The building and con-
tents was valued 81 fr0m si2.ooo 10
$4,000 and the insurance was about
ss0eo.
The IRE was discovered by n r.
Ridreiy. a taxi driver. who was on
his way TO his home on isth-ave.
wMen he saw the blaze lie notified
Frank r.. welies. wlao lives next door
- the home ~ HE mother. Mrs.
Thomas r.. welleH. ar. Ridgely and
AR. weiles al once went 70 the stable.
which BY this time was wei ablazS.
Mr.. RidRely drove out two automo-
hlles belonging t. Adrian Iangf0rd
and Mr.. weiies saved his wife'a ear.
IN the meantime Mrs Weliss had
driven out her husbands car.
hIr. Ridgely awakened the servants
who were asleep on tie second floor
and they saved themselves The
horses. which were IN the part of the
stable where the IRE started. could
not be rescued. afr. Langford opened
his chicken eoops to give the fowls
chance 10 escape but all rs of them
fiew into the flames and were Lost.
The FIRE apparently started On some
hay near the horse stalls and Il e
believed by FIRE department officials
that there r. IRE bug at large fn
the city. officials are led 20 this be-
lief by the number q fires occurring
recently in vacant buildings On widely
scattered neighborhoods. Mr.. welles
said last night that the FIRE might
have started from 4 cigarette dropped
IN the hay b. some frespasaer or that
4 might have been Of incendiary
origin.
The stable was built BY the late
Capt. Thomas +. Welies 10 accom- !
modate his string Of race horses. The
structure was completed in the fan OF
1905 and a great house warming was
held 70 commemorate the event. Capt.
Welies was noted for his hospitality
and the occasion wns made great
celebration ~ hundreds or people.
The stable was Thoroughly modern
and was equipped IN every way TO
care for the thoroughbred horses
which Capt. Weiies owned. In recent
years the stable had been little used.
except as a private garage. II was
rat -proofed few weeks ago.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-06-06
DEATH VALLEY Is
SAFE FOR AUTOISTS

Los ANGELES. June death
valley and tlse desert surrounding Il
have az last been made safe for trav-
eleFs IN the belief Of officials or the
Automobile club Of southern Call
fornla.
h.mployas 81 the club have returned
home with the announcement that
they have completed the work Of
erecting metal guide signs ln the al
most trackless wastes 81 the van -.
and that motorists 10 longer need fear
60 traverse Il.
All water holes and wells have been
50 marked they can be found without
trouble either az night or day. IL ls
stated
The guide signs erected were made
u metal 80 unappreeiatlve travellers
eould not use them for firewood.
More than a year was consumed In
eharting the valley and in making and
erecting the signs.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-06-06
OLDEST FIREMEN
Il IN CLEVELAND

CLEVELAND. June with the
rounding out Of So years OF continuous
service on June first. friends OF Fire
Chief George A wallace claimed he
is the oldest fireman IN the world IN
point Of service.
Chief wallace has been At the head
OF cievelands fire department for
mole than twenty years
Never In that long career has ne
had a demerit mark.
Wallace. 20 years old. Joined the
department in 1853. - carries him
SELF like a man Of -.
When he Joined the department
there were IS members. IS % whom
are now dead
lie has seen the hand apparatus Of
volunteer firemen give way 20 the fire
horse and has seen the horse replaced
by motor apparatus, the local depart
ment being completely motorized
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-06-06

TOPEKA. KAN. June the flood
waters. sweeping across Colorado aad
reached Lamar. sixty miles wesf e tha
Kansas line. a. O'Clock this evening
accordinE 90 word received a the gen
cral offices here 90 the Atehison
Topeka and santa Re railway. The
food crest was about twelve feet hirn
and was advancing about seven miles
an hour, according 10 the information
and spreading over an area three miles
wide ~ the vicinity 81 Lamar
The force ~ the flood. expected IS
the santa pc officials 10 disaipate a.
self through the flood gates 81 irrlga p
ton bitches west 81 Lamar. has not
done 80. they said. and the situation
IN southern Colorado and western
Kansas a. Tar east a. Dodge city vas
serious.