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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-08-19
Crockett & Crockett, Solicitors. =
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
Residence Property
and Furniture.
Crockett & Crockett, Solicitors.

Under and by virtue of the power
OF sale contained in mortgage from:
Stephen H. Long and Victoria Long,
his wife, to J. Harry Young, dated
the third day of January, A. d. 1921.
ard recorded among the Land Records
Of Worcester County, Maryland, in
Liber o. D. C. No. 80, folios 597 ct
seq, which mortgage was duly as
signed by the said j. Harry Young to
The Pocomoke Building and Loan AS
Sc citation, corporation, the said
mortgage being default, l, the under
signed, the attorney in the said mort
gage named, authorized and empower.
ed, will sell at public auction, at the
premises hereinafter described, on
Linden Avenue in Pocomoke City,
Worcester County, Maryland, on
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18th, 1922
at 3 o'clock P. NJ, the following de-
scribed property, to wit:
First: All that tract or parcel of
land in Pocomoke City, Maryland, ly-
ing on the south side of Linden Ave
rue, beginning on the southwest edge
Of Linden Avenue and the beginning
of the first course of the lot now, or
formerly, owned by James H. Gard
ner, and running south 80 degrees
cast, 2 poles and % links by and with
the aforesaid street, and thence south
201a degrees west, Is poles to a ditch
CT the William j. Long line, thence
b, and with the said ditch and line,
rorth AT degrees west, 8 poles to the
end of the first course ofs the afore-
said Gardner lot, thence reversing
said course, north 2012 degrees east,
IS poles and 10 links to the place Of
beginning, containing 80 square per-
ches of land, more or less.
Second: All the following personal
property, to wit: One Mahogany Par
lor Suit, One Davenport, One Center
Table, One Bookcase, One Writing
Desk, One Lamp Stand, One Clock,
One Writing Desk Chair, One Oak
Dining Room Set, Several Lots of
China, Silverware and Glassware,
Four Bedroom Suits, One Kitchen
Outfit, One, Piano, One Piano Stool,
and other household and kitchen fur
niture.
TERMS OF SALE: CASH. Title
papers and revenue stamps at expense
OF the purchaser or purchasers.
J. STILES CROCKETT,
Attorney named in mortgage.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-08-19
Ewell & Child, Solicitors.
N ORTCACE SALE
OF VALUABLE
FARM PROPERTY.
NEAR POCOMOKE CITY, MD.
Ewell & Child, Solicitors.

By virtue of the power of sale con-
tanned lin a mortgage bearing date
July 9, 1919 and of record among the
land records of Worcester County,
Maryland in Liber o. d. c. No. SO
folio 515 ETC., from Edmond P. Bay
" and Margaret S. Bayly, his wife, tU
Marion w. Landing and by said Land
ing assigned to Peter Gootee and By
said Gootee assigned to the under
signed, default having been made In
the payment of the debt secured
thereby the said assignee will offer
for sale at pubic auction in front of
the Parker House, Pocomoke City,
Maryland, on
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26th, 1922
at or about o'clock P. M.
all those two lots or parcels of land
in the First Election District of Wor
cester County, Maryland, just south
Of Pocomoke City on the east side of
the county road leading to Cedar Hall
being bounded on the north by Second
Street extended and on the east by
Pocomoke Fair Association grounds
en- the south by the lands of William
E. Landlord and Levin Pussy and on
the west by the county road leading
from Pocomoke City to Cedar Hall
containing 15% acres of land, more OF
less, being all of the land by said
mortgage conveyed, and all of the
same land conveyed to the said Ed
mond P. Bayly by deed from George
r. Bunting dated on or about July
-, 1919.
This property Is we'll located being
just outside of the corporate limits OF
Pocomoke City and improved by q
nice dwelling and outbuildings anc
should be of interest to those desir-
ing a small farm near town.
TERMS OF SALE: C A S H.
Title papers and Revenue stamps al
the expense of The purchaser.
l.. PAUL EWELL, Assignee.
John S. Melvin, Auctioneer.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-08-19
THEIR LIBERTY BONDS.

Reports from the anthracite regions that many of the
striking miners have disposed of their Liberty Bonds v
ing the proceeds Their savings they
ing benefits from the union and many almost in
they have not shown any sign of yielding.
But there not be to that statement 'They have
sold their Liberty Bonds than that they have disposed of their
securities? May they have sod given into
the keeping OF other liberty that priceless? That consider
alton be considered in the present situation conended
the refuse to work because they wish fight it that
their affair IT, reported by Others they held in line by
fear that quite another These ought have the
right to by their secret VOTE their feelings the
and then act accordingly There has been much talk about
the being held from work. though really wanting work.
The ought be able to for themselves whether
this is true, and stop for all time any such talk.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-08-19

To the Creditors Of the above named
Bankrupt:
Notice is hereby given that on the
9th day of August, 1922, Oswald Wise
Dunton, of Pocomoke City, Worcester
County, Maryland, was duly adjsdi
Gated a bankrupt, and the first meet
ing of his creditors will be held at the
law office of Ewell & Child, Esqs
Focomoke City, Maryland, on Thurs
day, August 24th. 1922, at 1890
o'clock in the morning, at which time
and place the creditors may attend,
prove their claims, appoint trustee,
examine the bankrupt, and transact
such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
Given at Salisbury, Maryland, this
18th day of August, 1922.
F. w. C. WEBB, Referee.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-08-19

TO the Creditors of the above-nam I'd!
Bankrupt
Notice is hereby given that on the
eleventh day of August, 1922, John
Fl. Bethards, whose postoffice address
is Berlin, Worcester County, Mari.
and, r. Z. d. No. L. was duly adjut!i-
Gated bankrupt and the first meet
ing of his creditors will be held At
the office of William G. Kerbin, Esq
Berlin, Md. on Thursday, August 81.
1922, at 1890 o'clock in the morning.
at which time and place the said
creditors may attend, prove their
claims, appoint a trustee, examine
the bankrupt, and transact such other
businesses as may properly come be
fore the meeting.
Given at Salisbury, Maryland. this
18th day of August, 1922.
F. w. c. WEBB, Referee,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-08-19
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that before
the regular annual levy of taxes on
the assessable property of the town
is made by the Mayor and Council
as required by law, the Council will
sit on three successive days, to wit:
AUGUST, 2Sd oath and 25th, 1922
between the hours of l to 5 daily at
at the office of E. James Tull, May
or, Pocomoke City, Maryland. fol
the purpose of correcting the assess.
rnent, as we'll as passing upon all
bills and accounts against the town
for current expenses.
E. JAMES TULL, Mayor.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-08-19

To the Creditors of The above named
Bankrupt:
Notice is hereby given that on the
9th day of August, 1922, Ida Eliza
beth Dunton, of Pocomoke City, Wor-
cester County. Maryland, was duly
adjudicated a bankrupt, and the first
meeting of her creditors will be held
at the law office Of Ewell & Child,
Esqs., Pocomoke City, Maryland, on
Thursday. August Gath, 1922, at il
o'clock in the morning, at which time
and place the creditors may attend,
prove their claims, appoint trustee,
examine the bankrupt, and transact
such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
Given at Salisbury, Maryland, this
18th day of August, 1922.
F. w. C. WEBB, Referee.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-08-19
Announcement!

| wish to announce to the public
that l have opened a Wheelwright,
Blacksmith, and general repair shop
on River street, one block from the
rev Bridge. Your patronage solicited.
A. S. MARINER,
Pocomoke City, Md.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-08-19
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
Truck Farm
Saturday, Aug. 10, 1922

At or about the hour of 3 O'Clock
P. NJ, in front of the Court House
door at Princess Anne, Somerset
county, Maryland.
For further particulars see adver-
tisement in the Marylander and Her.
aid, newspaper published at Prin-
cess Anne, Maryland, and hand bills
to be posted, or see or write Luther
J. GUSTS, r. F. D., Pocomoke City,
Maryland.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-08-19
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF
CREDITORS

In the District Court of the United
States for the District of Maryland.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-08-19

In the matter of Oswald Wise Dun
ton, Bankrupt.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-08-19

In the matter of Ida Elizabeth Dun
ton, Bankrupt.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-08-19
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF
CREDITORS

In the District Court of the United
States fCs the District of Marylan1.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-08-19

In the Matter of John H. Bethards
Bankrupt.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-08-19

DEMOCRATS ENDORSED; REPUBLICANS REPUDIATED.
While Senate leaders like New and McCumber House
leaders like Campbell and Copey being ovethrown, Demo
cratic leaders like Senators Pomeene Mcclellan Reed
have received the emphatic endorsement of their
But then this is a Democratic year.
Young Vanderbilt has issued book "Recolections of
Cub Reporter and the fraternity indugng
loud outlaws Vanderbilt served three weeks
New York daily he is undoubtedly qualified to write fully
the profession and it's vicisStudes
Court has ruled that baby has right cry neighbor
cannot have just complaint Wise decision because wouldn't
make the least bit of difference baby either wayhe cry when
he wanted TO- despite inunctions.
Recent breach OF suits of tire
country lend added force the admonon great
tican of blessed memory-"Dont write letters
Two who all the from Montreal New York
days have demonstrated hngthey certainly
know how to paddle their
Preachers to be permitted to manufacture the
Communion it stated Wonder how of the genemn of
the cloth wish to be slated with bootgges and moonshner
Our opinion regarding that candidate who campagned
state in handcar that he has mighty good agent
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-08-19

Two men who came all the way from Montreal
ten days by canoe have demonstrated one thng-t
now how to paddle their own canoe.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-08
STATE OF MICHIGAN The Circuit Court
for the County of Gratiot.

STATE OF MICHIGAN -The Circuit Court
for the County of Gratiot.
In Chancery.
The City of Alma. municipal corpora
ton. plaintiff. VS. A. r. Purcell. Defen-
dant.
TAKE NOTICE. That in pursuance and
for the county of Gratiot. IN chancery
made and entered in the above entitled
cause on the oath day of April A. ID. 1922.
shall sell at public auction TO the highest
bidder at the north front door If the court
housr. in the village of Ithaca, in the
county of Gratiot. and state OF Michigan.
said court house being the place for holding
the circuit court for said county, the
10th day of July A. ID. 1922. at nine o'clock
in the forenoon. all Of the personal prop
erty hereinafter described or nucn thereof
may be necessary TO raise the amount de-
creed due To the said plaintiff on account
of damages sustained by OF breach
of contract on the part of the said defcn-
dant. dated April 80. 1918. for supplying the
City of Alma. plaintiff herein. with water.
namely S26.046.00 and costs of suit as tax
ed which property is described in said de-
cree. follows:
Well drilling machine shop number
1896 and all equipment Herewith, said equip
ment consisting of two portable gasoline
engines; two brass we'll and other
articles; stem: 3 bits sand bailers;
pair chain wrenches set stem wrenches :
set hyd CHydraulicD Jack; pulling
head pulling shoes cent. (centrifuga)
pump: step jack driving heads large
snatch block: 5000 pound chain fall l
sledge; bailers l pulling head set
jars; bits: l stem; l fishing tool: l pair
wrenches IL pulling shoes swedges 2
pipe clamps and any additions. repairs and
improvements said machinery since the
filing of the bill of complaint. and all OF
which personal property is i'm the
possession of the said plaintiff and situated
in the city of Alma. in said county Of
Gratiot. and state of Michigan.
Dated. Ithaca. Michigan.
May 10. 1922
William A. Bahlke.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Ray Mccall
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-08

ments and issue its bonds therefor. said is
sue 70 consist of five bonds Of 100000 each
one bond Of $4,000. numbered 70 inciu-
June l. 1923. 100000 June l. 1924.
$1,000 90 June l. 1925. 100000 June l 1926.
and 100000 June l, 1927. with interest at
December OF each year. both principal and
interest 10 be payable at Detroit Trust Com
pany. Detroit. Michigan.
That the Mayor and City Clerk sign and
execute said bonds ON behalf Of the City and
cause the corporate seal of the City to be
affixed thereto, and that interest coupon be
attached to said bonds bearing the fac
simile signature of the Mayor and City Clerk ;
that said bonds. when executed be- delivered To
the City Treasurer, and by him delivered To
The Detroit Trust Company, the purchaser
therefor in accordance with their bid which
Is hereby accepted
That said bonds be in substantially the fol-
lowing form:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
COUNTY or. GRATIOT
CITY OF ALMA
DISTRICT 7 PAVING BOND
Know all men by these presents, that the
City of Alma, Gratiot County. Michigan. ae-
knowledges itself 10 and for value re-
s sslved hereby promises TO pay 70 'ne bearer
the United States of America. on the first
day of June. A. d.. 10 with interest
thereon from the date hereof until paid at
rate OF 52to per annum, payable semi-an-
nually on the first day of June and Decem-
Ter of each year. on presentation and sur
render Of the annexed interest coupons as
they severally become due. Both principal
and interest OF these bonds hereby made
payable at Detroit Trust Company, Detroit
Michigan. and for the prompt payment OF
this bond. both principal and interest. the
full faith. credit and resources OF the City of
Alma are hereby irrevocably pledged.
This bond is of series OF six bonds
of even date and like tenor except as to
amount and date of maturity. aggregating the
sum Of S5.500.00. issued for the purpose Of
paving West Downie Street in said City and
in anticipation of the collection OF special
assessments levied on lands in Paving Dis
tricts No. Z. in accordance with the pro-
visions of Section liz and lSl of the City
Charter adopted at election November O..
1918.
This bond is payable out of the interest
and sinking fund of said City of Alma and
acts. conditions and things required by law
precedent to and in the issuance Of this bond
exist and have been done and performed in
regular and due time and form required
by law. and that the total Indebtedness of
said City including this bond. does not ex-
coed any constitutional. charter or statutory
limitation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. the City of
Alma. Gratiot County Michigan by its City
Commission, has caused this bond to be
signed by its Mayor and counter signed by
its Clerk. and its corporated seal to be af-
fixed hereto of the first day of
June. A. ID. 1922.
(SEAL)
Countersgned:
CITY OF ALMA
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-08


No
The City of Alma, Gratiot, County. Michi-
gan will pay to the bearer hereof the sum
of Dollars. lawful money OF
the United States Of America. on the first
day of A. ID. 10 ut Detroit
Trust Company. Detroit. Michigan. being the
semi annual interest due that day its
District IL Paving Bond dated June !. A. ID.
1922. No.
City Clerk.
Mayor.
Commissioner Chick supported the above
resolution and IL was passed by an aye and
nay vote as follows:
Ayes-Commissioners Glass. Archer. Chick
and Mayor Murphy.
Nays Commissioner Creaser.
Commissioner Archer offers the following
resolution and moves its adoption.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS. Special assessments TO the
amount Of Sl9,914.03 have been levied on the
lands in Special Assessment Paving District
No. for the payment OF the cost OF paving
Woodwork Street from the north line OF
Superior Street TO the south line of East
End Street
IT is HEREBY RESOLVED; That the
City borrow the sum of $4,000. In antici-
patton Of the collection of such special as
sessments and issue its bonds therefor said
issue to consist OF one bond OF $4,000 and
nineteen bonds Of 100000 each. numbered
to 20 inclusive, dated June l, 1922. and
payable 100000 June I. 1923, 100000 June
1. 1924 100000 June 1, 1925, 100000 June
l. 1926, and 100000 June !. 1927. with in
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-08
City Commission
~ Proceedings 8
Alma. Michigan. June 6, 1922.

Alma. Michigan, June g. 1922.
Regular meeting of the City Com
mission of the City of Alma, Mich. in
session at the Council Chambers on
above date.
Meeting called to order at 500
o'clock p. m. by acting Mayor John C.
Chick.
Observation-Disclosures Glass Gre
aser, Archer and acting Mayor Chick.
Absent-Mayor Chas. X. Murphy.
There being a quorum present the
Commission was declared to be in ses-
sion.
The minutes Of the proceeding reg
ular meeting and that of the special
meeting held June 3, 1922 were read
and it was moved by Commissioner
Archer and supported by Com
missioner Creaser that the minutes as
read be approved and adopted.
Reading of bills and claims:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-08
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF GRATIOT
CITY OF ALMA
DISTRICT IL PAVING BOND

No.
Know all men by these presents, that the
City of Alma. Gratiot County, Michigan. ac-
knowledges itself TO owe and for value re-
ceived hereby promises to pay TO the bearer
the sum of Dollars, lawful money of
the United States of America. on the first
day of June. A. d.. 10 with interest
thereon from the date hereof until paid at
rate of $40 per annum. payable semi-an-
nually on the first day of June and Decem-
Der of each year. presentation and sur
render of the annexed interest coupons as
they severally become due. Both principal
and interest OF these bonds hereby made
payable ut Detroit Trust Company. Detroit.
Michigan. and for the prompt payment OF
this bond. both principal and interest, the
full faith, credit and resources OF the City OF
Alma are hereby irrevocably pledged.
This bond is one OF a series OF five bonds
of date and like tenor except as TO
amount and date of maturity. aggregating
the sum OF $4,500.00, issued for the purpose
of paving West End Street in said City, and
In anticipation of the collection of special
assessments levied on lands in Paving Dis
trict No. ii in accordance with the proyis-
ions of Section l72 and lsl of the City
Charter adopted at election November o. 1918
This bond is payable out of the interest
it is hereby certified and recited that all
acts, conditions and things required by law
precedent TO and in the issuance of this bond
exist and have been done and performed in
regular and due time and form as required
by law and that the total Indebtedness of
said City including this bond. does not ex-
coed any constitutional, charter or statutory
limitation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. the City of
Alma. Gratiot County, Michigan by its City
Commission, has caused this bond TO be
signed by its Mayor and counter signed by
its Clerk and its corporated seal to be af-
fixed hereto of the first day Of
June. A. ID. 1922.
(SEAL)
Countersigned:
City Clerk.
CITY OF ALMA
Rv
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-08
Alma. Michigan June 4 lea

Alma. Michigan June 3, 1922
Special Meeting of the City Commission
called 10 order at 80 o'clock p. m. by
Mayor Charles X. Murphy in the Council
Chambers Of the City of Alma. Michigan. TO
appoint Cemetery Board and adopt and
pass resolutions regarding the special assess
ments bonds for paving districts Nos. 6. 4.
and l.
Present Commissioners Creaser, Chick.
Glass and Archer.
Abscnt--None.
There being quorum present the Com
mission was declared TO be in session.
Commissioner Chick offers the following
resolution and its adoption.
RESOLUTION
Whereas, Special assessments to the
amount of s5,s49.S0 have been levied on the
lands in Special Assessments Paving District
No for the payment of part of the cost of
paving West Downie Street from the west
line Of State Street to the east line Of Park
Avenue
1T IS HEREBY RESOLVED: That the
City borrow the sum Of $4,000 in antici-
patton Of the collection Of such special assess
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-08

''1nferno." and began 10 remove his
outer clothing preparatory to going TO
bed. He did not feel anything like so
confident concerning the outcome OF
his trial as Major Bradley evidently
felt. Then he became even more
detected. and he told himself that the
major had spoken so reassuringly
merely 10 help him keep "" heart.
Continued next week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-08

1t was moved by Commissioner
Creaser and supported by Commits
sioner Archer that the above bills as
read be allowed and the clerk in
structed to issue checks in payment
thereof covering vouchers Nos. 1912
to 1104.
Ayes-Commissioners Glass, Chick
Creaser and Archer.
Nays-None.
The police report for the month of
May was read before the Commiss-
ion and it was moved by Commits
sioner Archer and supported by
Commissioner Glass that this report
be accepted and filed with the City
Clerk.
Ayes-Commissioners Glass, Ar
cher, Creaser and Acting Mayor
Chick.
Nays-None.
1t was moved by Commissioner
Glass and supported by Commissioner
Archer that the City Attorney be in
struoted to amend Section three of
Ordinance No. 20 of the City of Alma
Mich, known as An Ordinance of the
City of Alma, Michigan to the pre-
vention and restraint of Vice, Imor-
atty, Disorderly conduct, Vagrancy
and Drunkenness and punishment
of same, to meet present conditions.
Ayes-Comissioners Glass, Archer,
Creaser and Acting Mayor Chick.
Nays-None.
Moved by Commissioner Chick and
supported by Commissioner Creaser
that the Commission adjourn. The
Motion prevails.
John C. Chick, Acting Mayor.
c. +. Blank, Clerk.