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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1922-04-15
THE BEST TIME TO END STRIFE

Did you ever see little stream of
water which had broken through a
bank of soft earth? At first, perhaps,
it had but narrow passage, and ran
in quite small stream.
But, as it continued to run, it wash.
ed away more and more of the earth,
and gathered greater and greater
force, until it made for itself a wide
passage, and flowed in full and rap.
i'd stream.
So. the proverb says, "The beginning
OF strife is as when one letteth out
water" 1t may begin in very small
way-with some petty dispute or
harsh word; but it does not end there
1t goes on increasing, until it often
ends in quarrel.
1t was in this way that John and
George Parks began to dispute and
wrangle about a saw, which they had
been using. 1t began thus:
George-John, wish you would put
my saw back into it's place, when you
have finished using it. You know
do not like to have it left about, in
this way, where it cannot be found
| when one wants it.
John-Well, I wish you would wait
till l have had your saw before you be-
gin talking to me about it in this way
l have not touched your saw.
George-Why, John, you know you
had it yesterday afternoon; 1 lent il
to you myself
John-Well, suppose did have it
put it away afterwards; and, what
is more, you used it yourself this
| morning.
George did not use it this morn
| ing. l have not had it since you Dor
rowed it: and, if you had put it away
it would have been in its proper place
john tell you did put it away;
and you had it yourself. saving that
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1922-04-15
RoHDE BOOK STORE.

When you are in need of stationery
you will find an unusually large stock
at the Rohde Book Store, SIT Third
Ave. Ladies will appreciate the dis
tinctive types of stationery to be
found here, both in bulk and also put
UP in attractive boxes and individual
packages. The store carries an unu-
sually large line of typewriter papers
of all kinds, second sheets, manila
sheets, carbon papers, pastes, pens,
inks, pencils, waste baskets and prac-
tically everything one needs for his or
her Office equipment. 'All the latest
works of fiction, history, poetry, phil
osophy, scientific and technical works
are in stock here. Also all of the mag
azines and periodicals published.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1922-04-15
CONUNDRUMS.

Which of the feathered tribe would
be supposed to lift the heaviest
weight? The crane.
Who was Jonah's tutor? The whale
that brought him up.
Why is a young lady like promis-
sorry note? Because she ought to be
settled when she arrives at maturity.
Why do railway men always speak
of a locomotive as "she?" Because it
suggests tender thoughts and draws
men after it.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1922-04-15
}. M. CHAIN GROCERY STORES


lways examine and test the quality
che groceries and other things you
to eat before buying in any guam
y. You can't get the best of food
ices for nothing or near nothing, but
on can get the best groceries obtain
bile at the o. M. Chain Grocery Store,
101-105 Grand avenue, cheaper than
they can be bought for at other stores
here. They take pride in the reputa-
ton the store has made for carrying
only the better grades of groceries,
vegetables, dairy produce and fresh
fruits in season. They are careful
buyers and know the best markets
and when to buy to get the best prices
They own the only Coffee Rooster in
this territory and you will get the best
and freshest coffee in the country.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1922-04-15
TRIBUTE TO THE FLAG.

81 have seen the glories of art and
architecture and Of river and noun
tain, have seen the sunset on the
Jungfrau and the moon rise over
Mount Blanc But the fairest vision
on which these eyes ever rested was
flag of my country in a foreign port.
Beautiful as flower to those who
love 1t. terrible as meteor to those
who hate it, is the symbol of the
power and the glory and the honor of
Senator George F. Hoar
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1922-04-15

'ents at the Kozy. You will find the
cry best grades of CONNECTIONS at the
<ozy. A box of candies from the Kozy
always an appreciated gift and the
election of chocolates, bon bons, and
andes is a large one. They are ex-
-lusive manufacturers of the Sundae-
tie and have installed a 3-ton ice ma
:hine, which will enable them to fur
lish brick ice cream at any time.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1922-04-15

/ speak a few last words to him."
The priest nodded assent, and wait
ed while the sturdy figure disappeared
through the silken curtains that con-
cealed the bedroom door. After a few
moments he heard the deep voice Of
the boxer, soft and gentle now as a
woman's, pleading with the dying
friend, but seemingly to no avail.
Again and again the strong voice
entreated, and again and again the
dying man refused to listen. The
priest crossed the room, thinking to
add his entreaties to those Of the
boxer, but as he drew aside the cur
tains, strange sight arrested his
steps.
There on the huge oak bed, with
face as pale as the snowy sheets that
covered him, and transparent hands
lying nerveless on the silken counter
pane, lay the dying man. Over him
bent the boxer, chin pushed forward
determinedly, and one brawny fist
brandished threateningly in the dying
mans face. The words fell from his
lips crisp and curt.
''Say, Jimmy, you know you've got
a Knockout blow, don't you? Yes!-
well, you're going to meet the Al
mighty with clean sheet, or I'll
know the reason why. The priest is
outside waiting, and it's got to be
done or I'll knock-out of you
before you get there at ALL" The
fist waggled ominously in the dying
face, and the square chin grew squar-
er. Cant / call him in jimmy"
For a moment the dying man gazed
tentatively into the honest face above
him, but it remained still and stern
like an image of carven stone.
Call him in, john" he said sim.
ply.
The work of confession was quickly
over, and the last rites of the Church
administered to the poor soul now on
the brink of Eternity's vast gulf. A
look Of happiness had settled in the
dim eyes, but the pallid lips moved in
faint appeal.
The priest bent lower to catch the
words. John" was all he could
make out. Crossing the room, he
drew back the curtains, and beckoned
to the waiting man.
At the summons the boxer rose
noiselessly and went quickly over to
kneel at the bedside of his dying
friend. The fast glazing eyes lit up
with sudden flicker, and the trans
parent hands sought to caress the
close-cropped head. now bent low tc
catch the last words the voice would
ever utter.
1t was a scene Father Murphy new
er forgot; the gorgeous room, the dy
ing man, so wasted, so worn; and the
boxer, like an image of strength in
carnate kneeling at the bedside. The
last dying words broke the stiffness
like a signing sob.
God bless you, John, I'm going tc
meet Him with a clean sheet after
ALL A convulsive heave of the chest
and John E. Sheridan's friend had
passed away.
For moment the two men knelt in
silent prayer for the soul, now face
to face with it's Maker, and wher
they rose to their feet the eyes Of
both were dim with tears. The priest
brushed his hand across his eyes.
God bless you, Mr.. Sheridan" hi
remarked presently, you've acted q
noble part"
The boxers voice was husky still
well. Father, they say there is moth
ing like having a friend in court, ant
know when my time comes, pool
old Jimmy will be there to help me
pass in with a clean sheet, too"
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1922-04-15
"A. IIRMAN.

You will get more for your hides,
furs and junk when you sell it to n.
Libman, 205 First Street, than from
any other dealer in Wausau. Mr.. Lib
man is an expert on furs and can tell
you at once just what is fair price
for each pelt you caught this winter.
He buys wool, tallow, hides, rags, pa
per and books, as we'll as old clothing.
Mr.. Libman will call for your junk at
any time you send word.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1922-04-15
SEVEN WONDERS OF AMERICA.

Niagara Falls.
Yellowstone Park,
Mammoth Cave.
Grand Canyon of Colorado.
Natural Bridge of Virginia.
The Giant Trees of California.
The Yosemite Valley.
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HISTORICAL REVIEW OF wAusAu, wls-con.nued)

show you the splendid line Of fixtures
and other electrical devices it carries
in stock at all times. Electricity Is
the safe, economical and convenient
power and light.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1922-04-15

Our sweet Savior has long since
forgotten your infidelities. He sees
only your longing after perfection, and
the sight makes glad His Heart.-The
Little FlOUer.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1922-04-15

Lift high the Cross, unfurl the Flag,
May they forever stand
United in our hearts and hopes
God and our native land.
Cardinal O ConueH
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16
]. Hollow AddreSS
Prepared For Celebration
At CedartOWn School

intendent, and the Supervisor 1t was.
by no means an easy matter to place
any of these schools on the standard
list, and the highest praise is due all
those who had part in giving to
the children affected this opportunity
of doing their best work. Yours was
am sure, similar experience, and
you have a right to feel similar
qualification at work we'll done.
81 have often wondered why peo-
pie in the country are apparently
satisfied with the poor schools that
exist in all too many sections AT
least, their dissatisfaction, if they
are dissatisfied, does not take the
form of positive action to improve
the conditions. Is it that they do
not know what a good school is? Or
do they feel that the one they have
is good enough? Or, are they in
different to the welfare of their chill
dren? Look about you. What is
there in this Cedartown school that
is too good for the teacher and pupils
at work here? What item in the
requirements for standard school
would you. now that you have them
ALL willingly do without? Not one,
you say And that has been my ex-
perience everywhere else. When peo-
pie have once secured facilities for
the education of their children repre-
scented by an approved school such as
you have here. they cannot see how
they ever did without them. The re-
quirements of standard school
which you have now met represent
the minimum Of facilities that should
be provided everywhere.
mo more pressing social problem
confronts the people of Maryland to-
day than that Of the rural school
Despite all the other idealized
advantages which a rural environ
ment is supposed to confer upon him,
the accident of birth which endows 4
child in this State with country par
ents At the same time shackles him
with a ball and chain of educational
inequality which places him at a con
slant disadvantage as compared with
his city cousin. visit rural schools
all over the State, and find country
children needing so much and sup
piled so little Only here and there
a skilled teacher; good buildings few
and far between; unsanitary condi-
tons the rule, adequate equipment
the exception, Teachers compelled
to make bricks without straw. Chill
dren asking for bread and given a
stone.
Children cannot be properly train
ed under such conditions as exist in
many sections of Maryland. This
applies to many districts of Worces-
ter County, as in other counties.
There are at least four essential con-
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16

Exynange, which is, agency of the
farmers, has sold ana shipped pota-
toes to more than 81 100000 in value
this season. Now that the markets
are slack the home folks outside the
city are making holly wreaths, to be
disposed of by the exchange.
Already 10 Stores Are Occupied
Pocomoke was certainly down
burned down--but it didn't take the
count. Today, in its construction pro-
gram, it has not covered more than
one-third the burned area, yet it has
spent in the eight months quite the
amount of the collected insurance
($500,000) in commercial structures.
There is no estimate of the cost of
home buildings, which probably will
reach $150,000. The building pro-
gram outlined will require another
ear to complete. Already 10 stores,
right up to the last word in construc-
ton and equipment, are occupied. A
bank official said that the money was
in hand to finance the completion Of
the work; that "any man who needed
a building could get it, and Pocomoke
money would do it."
Has Had Three Big Fires
Pocomoke has suffered three times
from disastrous fires. In 1883 $780,
900 went up in smoke; 1892 saw
another blaze that cost $125,000. The
city means that the third time shall
have been the last, and a real fire
would have difficulty in finding fuel in
that new section.
The trade of the city is drawn from
Somerset and Worcester counties in
Maryland, and Accomac and North
ampton in Virginia. These last two
are among the richest in agriculture
in the world, and their trading is
principally done in the Maryland
town. After the wonderful crop of
berries this spring, before the glut
came, producers shipped from POGO
moke 100000 barrels of potatoes at
SO n barrel. There is a wonderful
future for the unconquered city, and
its people know it. That is why out
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16

The honor Of being the first school
in Worcester County to become a
Standard Rural School goes to CEDAR
town. whose teacher, Miss Lottie
Holston, backed by the whole-heart-
ed cooperation of the patrons and
other agencies, has brought the
school to a high point of efficiency,
and met all the requirements neces-
sary to become a standardized school.
An appropriate program, in cele-
bration of the event, was rendered
last Tuesday afternoon. The patrons
of the school, the members Of the
Board Of Education, the Superinten-
dent of Schools, the Attendance
Officer. the Supervisor Of Rural
Schools. the County Agent, the
President of the Woman's Club of
Worcester County, were all present.
The program, as announced in The
Messenger last week, was carried
out, with the exception of the ad-
dress of William j. Holloway, AS
sistant State Superintendent of
Schools, who was unable to be pres
ent, but who sent letter which was
read by the County Superintendent.
Addresses were made by Mr..
Zadok Powell President of the Board
of Education, Mr.. James II. Vincent,
and Mr.. Franklin Upshur, of the
Board of Education, Mr.. Arthur
C. Humphreys. Superintendent Of
Schools, Miss Mary Pussy, Super
visor of Rural Schools, Miss Lucy
Stagg, Attendance Officer Mrs. John
l.. Robins, President of the Woman's
Club, and County Agent +. |. Oswald.
At the conclusion of the exercises, i
certificate of standardization was
presented to the school through the
teacher Miss Holston, BY Mr.. Humph-
reyS.
Mr. Holloway's letter follows:
To the Teacher, Pupils and Patrons
of Cedartown School:
II congratulate you that you can
now claim the proud distinction of
being a Standard Rural School This
places you in very select company.
lhefe are about twelve hundred one
and-two-room schools in Maryland.
OF these, only eighteen, besides yours,
have the honor of being rated such
good school. one in Garrett County
one in Washington, one in Prince
Georges, one in Hartford, two in
Queen Annes. and twelve in Mont
gomery County.
"The story of the standardization
of these schools would be interesting,
as we'll as inspirational to other dis
tricts which are trying to improve
school conditions. Each story would
be one of persistent, unselfsh effort
on the part of the teacher, and of
loyal support and encouragement by
the Board of Education, the Super
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the stockholders of
The First National Bank of Snow
Hill, Maryland, will be held in the
bank building on Tuesday, the 9th
day of January, 1928, between the
hours Of 10 o'clock, am, and a o'clock
p. M, for the purpose of electing a
Board of Directors of said bank for
the ensuing year, and to transact
such other business as may regu-
larry come before the meeting.
w. E. BRATTEN, Cashier.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16
VIM. J. HOLLOWAY,
POCOMOKE RISES
FROM ITS ASHES
CONTINUED FROM PAGE l

NON Il I'm OED FhOM ANE
make Baltimore street merchants en-
vious. The City Hall went up in that
April fire. Today the entire city gov
eminent, with the fire apparatus, is
being housed in a nice-looking three
story buildings.
SIS Homes Were Burned
Fifty-fve homes were in the flames.
Then it was a business house beside
a Neutrality-suspicious. stuff" a
Rotarian remarked. In the interven-
ing eight months more than score
and half of new dwellings have been
built in the residential part Of the
city. There will be no more homes in
the business section. When the fire
refugees began to build they followed
a system. Each new home must have
four exposures, there must be a yard.
so that when new house sprang up
between two older ones the owners of
the older ones began to paint and fix
up. Pocomoke is becoming a City
Beautiful, just because of the fire.
Down on the corner next to the
State road bridge brick building
was erected. 1t is housing today the
post office, telephone exchange, Pen
insula Produce Exchange, two lodger-
rooms and 20 Offices. The Produce
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting Of the stockholders Oh
the Bank Of Ocean City, Of Ocean
City, Maryland, will be held in the
bank building on Tuesday, the End
day Of January, 1923, between the
hours of ten o'clock, A. NJ, and four
o'clock, p. NJ, for the purpose Of
electing a Board of Directors Of said
bank for the ensuing year, and trans
acting such other business as may
regularly como before the meeting.
FRANK w. TRUITT,
Cashier.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS

Notice is hereby given that the
annual meeting of tn stockholders
Of the Commercial National Bank, of
Snow Hill, Maryland, will be held in
the bank building on Tuesday, the
9th day of January, 1928, between
the hours Of 10 o'clock, A. NJ, and a
o'clock, P. NJ, for the purpose Of
electing a Board of Directors of said
bank for the ensuing ear.
CLAYTON T. RICHARDSON,
Cashier.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16

ditions of q good school, -
well-trained teacher properly super
vised; a modern, sanitary building
adequately equipped; q one hundred
per cent enrolment and high aver
age of attendance; and community
supporting the school through an in
telligent, responsible, participating
interest in school work Neither of
these factors can be neglected if the
school is to meet its responsibilities
in fullest measure.
ITO attain to the ideal set up by
former Commissioner Claxton, viz,
"For our schools, health, comfort,
and beauty" Maryland has a long
way to go. And yet the road would
be easy if the people really felt that
the States welfare depends upon the
proper moral, physical, and intellec-
tual training Of the young people,
rural and urban alike. America cas-
lily raised twenty millions of dollars
TO try to make the world safe for
democracy" Maryland has joyfully
spent thirty millions of dollars to
make the roads safe for the farmers
'fiver'; is it too much to ask that the
State now give some attention to
making country school houses safe
for the child?
Building programs have anguish
ed since the era of high costs ushed
in by the great war. While boards
of education have pressed the claims
of the schools for better physical
conditions, county commissioners,
presumed to reflect public sentiment,
have generally refused to allow any
large sums for current repairs and
new buildings. In some counties,
bond issues for needed new buildings,
submitted to the electorate through u
referendum, have failed of passage.
The cry has been, Building costs are
too high, wait for lower prices To
those concerned more for their own
bank accounts than for the interests
of little children, this has seemed to
be a sound financial doctrine.
Their shortsightedness, not to say
selfiShness, lies in the fact that
money is saved, if, indeed, it is saved
at all. ut the expense of the welfare
of the future citizens of the State.
The growth and education of boys
and girls cannot wait upon more
favorable economic conditions. How
well they shall be equipped for life's
duties IS determined by the kind of
school facilities afforded them here
and now. BY far the larger proper
ton of our boys and girls do not get
beyond the elementary school, and for
the short time they attend they
should have the very best facilities
and the most favorable opportunities
for growth. This requires, for one
thing, a better building than is now
found in the majority of school dis
tricts, a building better lighted, bet
ter heated and ventilated, equipped
with better sanitary facilities, taught
by higher type of teacher, and sup
ported by a more progressive COM
munity.
THAT the people of Cedartown
school district are awake to the need
for better rural schools is a cause
for qualification. They have set the
pace for the county. hope that
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16
NOTICE TO TRESPASSERS.

/ find that some people have been
trespassing on my land, some cutting
holly in the swamp, and some cutting
down trees, and l hereby warn all
persons against trespassing on my
land with dog or gun, removing any
thing therefrom, or in any way tres
passing thereupon. | will prosecute
violators to the full extent of the law.
THOMAS p. SELBY.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the stockholders of
the Deposit and Savings Bank, of
Snow Hill, Maryland, will be held in
the bank building on Tuesday the End
day of January, 1923, at IL o'clock,
A. NJ, for the purpose of electing a
Board of Directors of said bank for
the ensuing year.
f. w. MARSHALL, Cashier.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS

The annual meeting of the Stock
holders of the Snow Hill Electric
Light and Power Company, of Snow
Hill, Maryland, will be held on Tues
day, January End, 1928, between the
hours of 9 o'clock, A. NJ, and 8 o'clock
p. NJ, at the office of the company in
Snow Hill.
T. NJ. PURNELL, Secretary.
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*, SNOW HILL, NJ

r. districts in. Worcester will be-
stir themselves, aid that the county
may soon be abb to say that its
schools are as good as any in the
land"
VIM. j. HOLLOWAY,
Supervisor of Rural Schools and
Acting Assistant Superintendent.
The Cedartown school is the first
standardized school in Worcester
County, the third on the Eastern
Shore, and the nineteenth in the
state.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16

of the fire that erased the ugliness
Of their home town they are bringing
forth a city Of beauty and efficiency.
This Is only being done by concerted
action, and the words Of Mayor Tull,
eve will take care of our own" are
the keynote Of the making over of the
old things into new. VIM. McC.
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Observing Ole.

"This sure make me feel sheepish,"
he said as he pulled on his new fleece
lined underwear.
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