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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-02-03
Announcement.

AS I will virtually retire from the
optical business when I leave here for
Ocean City, Nd, March 26th. I de-
sire to dispose of all optical supplies,
slch as spectacle frames, nose glasses
and lenses and I have large stock.
] have enough lenses and frames to
make up over $50 pair of glasses of
the kind that were in use z or 8 years
ago (small frames and lenses) these
are all of the best quality gold filled
frames and are being sold to-day from
$3.50 to $3.50 per pair. am very
anxious to dispose Of these and will
fit them to your eyes for $3.50 per
pair. Cement bifocals double glasses)
in same frames $500. These glasses
can be made up in excellent reading
glasses; they are the very best quail
ty and will last for years. I also have
large stock of the large round shell
and gold filled frames fitted with the
best toric (curved) and fiat lenses,
for SIS, Sc, 81, and So per pair. These
are selling from $40 to SIS.
I have a fair sized stock of. Kryp-
tok and other ground-in bifocals-the
very best glasses that are made, regu-
lar price from $40 to $685.. My closing
out price $3.50. At the above prices
i: will pay you to buy; as every one
who needs glasses should have an ex-
ira pair for emergency. ::
CHAS. w. PURNELL, Optometrist
213 Market Street
Jan. 6 If. Pocomoke City, Md
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-02-03

Rev. Percy Sckney Grant, of Ascension Church. New York.
quite ripple in the placid waters of the Episcopal
Church docna hurting stone that has been used by
many Others who sought attack principles well or
fed in the of the faithful make them mpregnabe
Religious belief is not matter of argument it decara
on without mental reservation OF belief the existence OF
Supreme Being omnpotent omnscen and omnpreen This
belief apprehension than of comprehension
were we to credit ability comprehend Cod
then were we equal is within the power Of fral
humanity reason and by reasoning to find out Cod And
little of the great scheme of redemption hold in small
mental grasp that in weakness the u.s. lord we believe
help Thou unbelief!'
Rev. undermining of the foundations of
faith when he seeks parade his human intellect
aside divine teaching He only that
he the relation of spiritual adviser to those who
sit beneath his mnsratons and the right thinking Church will
set approval made dsodge him from his high
and exalted position
To extent this country people allowed
think about they please But freedom in ones acts
include cense does freedom thoughts al
ways unlimited and revolutionary of them
It well accepted theory that Christianity the greatest
civilization Under its teachings countries and peoples
prosper under other religion known It is the great
the of the brotherhood of holds out to
ali nations promise joyous existence earth to the faith
full delightful hereafter This in contrast to
teachings of most beliefs joyous existence here
low but of the hereaftera dark and dreary prospect
&c. with faith trusting exert, lay hold of
promises with prayer that it be like that Of little child
Mr. Grant entitled to his belief but he is transcendng
his prerogave when he remains the church and prougaes
his the sacred desk He should have the dcency
to withdraw from the parish and from the Christian Church
he does fit to do this voluntarily then all the powers
of the hierarchy should be brought into equon to derone
him.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-02-03
Ewell & Child, Attorneys.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that the sub
scribers have obtained from the Or
phans' Court for Worcester County
Maryland, letters Testamcntary on the
personal estate of
RUFUS w. HARDING
late of Worcester County, deceased. =
All persons having claims against
the deceased, are hereby warned to
e> hibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber on or be.
fore the oath day of July, 1923. They
may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefits Of the said estate.
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate pay
ment. Given under my hand this goth
day of January, 1923.
ADDIE E. HARDING,
Test: Executrix.
PAUL JONES,
Register of Wills.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-02-03
Real Estate Transfers.

Sarah E. M. Hancock from Lottie
L. Chatham, real estate containing a
acre more or less, in Stockton, on the
West side of the Street or County
road leading from Stockton to We'll
bourne. Consideration, $1,000.
Mary E. Savage from Clarence P.
Landlord, Trustee, real estate con-
tanning. two-thirds acre, more or less,
near Girdletree, on the Northeast side
of the County road leading from Girt
dletree to Benefits Mill. Considera-
ton, $1,000.
Matthew Fletcher from r. Fulton
Powell and wife, edward Harmon
Land" containing AN acres, more or
less. on the West side of the County
road leading from Newark to the Bay
or Lambersons Landing, in the Fourth
Election Dis. Consideration, $40, etc.
Herman I. Powell from Annie E.
Powell, rs 2acres of land, more or less.
in the Seventh Election District, To-
Gated on both sides of the County
road leading from Nassawango Bap-
fist Church to Long Ridge. Conside-
ration, 500.
John B. Hope from Minnie w.
Courtney and husband, storehouse
property at the Northeast corner Of
Washington and Martin streets, in
Snow Hill. Consideration, $40, etc.
Handy B. Truitt firm John H. Truit*.
and wife, 100 acres of land, more or
less. on the new County road leading
from Snow Hill to Wilton, in the 9Th
Election Dist. Consideration, $40, etc.
Ingalls, r. Melvin from Samuel w.
Carey and wife, real estate on the
Southwest side Of Bank street extend
ed in Pocomoke City. Consideration,
10, etc.
John J. Boston and Bernice v. Bos-
ton, his wife, from Colvin c. Redden
and wife, 81 acres and 20 poles Of
land more or less, on the West side of
the County road leading from Good
Will to the "Sheep House." in the LIST
Election Dist. Consideration, 500, etc.
Maurice G. Brimer from Charles E..
Fisher and wife, real estate on the
South side of Second street, in POGO
moke City. Consideration, 100, etc.
Ellen N. Outen from Francis P.
Bratten and others, lot on the North
east side of the new street called Wal
nut street, just outside the corporate
limits of Pocomoke City. Considera-
ton, $425.
Marjorie c. Hudson from Benjamin
E. Bonneville, real estate on the
Northeast side of Laurel street, in Pc
comoke City. Consideration, 100, etc.
Norris M. Young from Cuba E.
Ray, property on the South side of
Second street extended, in Pocomoke
City. Consideration, $1,000, etc.
]. Milton Clog from Ernest R. Pu-
sey and wife, farm containing 81
acres, more or less, in Atkinson's Dis
trict. Consideration, 81, etc.
Alpheus U. Tull from Edward J.
Bonneville and wife, real estate on the
Southeast side of Short street, in Po
comoke City. Consideration, $3.50.
John Franklin Jones from R. Fulton
Waller and wife, tract of land con-
tanning rs acres, more or less, on the
South side of the County road leading
from Wilton to Coulbourne's Post Of
flee via the old County road, in the
Sixth Election District. Considera-
ttion $40, etc.
John West from Eleanora D. Brat
ten and husband and others, house and
lot on the South side of Willow street,
in Snow Hill. Consideration, $40, etc,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-02-03
Urges National Campaign.

DR.. Victor G. Heisler, authority on
bubonic plague, urges national cam
paign against rats! Everyone should
wipe them out at once! Get behind this
movement. DESTROY them. Exter-
inmate them! Use Royal Guaranteed
Rat Paste. Positive ,Dsults.---~Get a
Csc or SOC handy tube today. Sold
and guaranteed by Matthews & Lark
ford.-Adv.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-02-03

on the death OF Brother Rufus War.
rem Harding by Crescent Lodge No
17S A. F. & A. M.
Whereas it has pleased the Supreme
Ruler of the Universe in His all WISE
Providence to remove from our midst
Bro. Rufus Warren Harding ano
whereas he was a faithful and loyal
member exemplifying in his daily life
the tenets of our Fraternity, be it,
Resolved that we have sustained a
great loss and that we shall miss his
genial presence and/helpful counsel in
our meetings.
Resolved that we will cherish his
memory and endeavor to emulate the
example that crowned his life with
the confidence and respect of his
brethren.
Resolved that we bow in humble
submission to the will of our Heaven
ly Father who doeth all things we'll.
| Resolved that we extend our heart
felt sympathy to the widow in her
hour of sorrow and lonliness.
Resolved that copy Of these reso-
lutions be spread on the minutes of
this lodge, a copy sent to the widow
and copy to the Worcester Democrat
for publication.
E. L. BUNCE, Chairman,
M. FILLMORE KITCHENS
A. A. PARKER.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-02-03

TERMS OF SALE+Four months
credit will be given, the purchaser to
give bankable note with approved Sc
curity.
G. C.. CHINN.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-02-03
THE "HOBO" AT CHURCH.

In another column will be found account of the inter-
esng experiences of four reporters the Baltimore who
gused themselves oboes and last Sunday visited
the fashionable churches the city, for the
testing the quality of Christian charity.
The question might naturally arise hy subject the church
trial of that knd Are they under the suspicion of being
snobbsh? Do they before the world standing
elusive rgon Are their apparently only the we'll
dressed and evidently weodo? Do their DOORS in the opinion
Of the general public swing wide only those who in
cuisines and shining coaches? highly paid priests
ter those whose contributions pay
Church budget?
this be true then the Church has failed in it's mission
has rayed from the path bazed for it by the oy
who counseled his go highways
gather them who proclaimed to sinful humanity
all that labor and heavy adened and give you
rest"
But what of the est Did these reporters through
thin of pey only find body unaffected by
the teachings of the Holy One of Israel? Did they merely
visible concrete material church? Or they ushered into
imateria spiritual organization where the e than
meat and the body more than rament?"
We think glorious tribute to the efficacy Christian
religion that the right hand of fellowship
supposed deec the great of e that the workings
the great principle of the brotherhood of srng
emped time and place. of all times and Places fitting
and appropriate
And these victims ~ of cruel fate and unmercfu world
made to feel that they indeed creatures
doubt not that this act of sweet Christian charity
corded by the Judge all placed to
Of the least of these brethren We have done Me-
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-02-03

Reverence for the flag of country the foundation
on which patriotism is built child of learn salute the
flag understand what it's bright coos mea and honor starry
folds long before it understand what America
for.
But can't teach child to flag unless you have
flag with which to teach.
An American flag should fly every public school in the
land and be draped the walls every It the
least expensive of teaching patriotism and the most
effective.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-02-03
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT

on the death of Brother Rufus War
rem Harding by Crescent Lodge No.
178 A. F. & A. M.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1923-12-14
General News BTevitieS

A lone woman bandit held up
a bank at Fostoria, Ohio, last
Saturday and escaped with
$1,000.
Farm mortgage debts in the
United States more than
doubled between 1910 and 1920.
reaching the total sum OF 3d.
0l2,711,215 in the latter year
Within eight days seventeen
prisoners escaped from the
Kansas state penitentiary at
Lansing. -Four have been re-
captured.
In the last five years the
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1923-12-14
NOTICE OF FILING PETITION and
HEARING THEREOF

| In the District Court OF the Eighth Judicia
District OF the State OF Idaho, in and for thu
County OF Kootenai
In the Matter OF the Organization of the
Chico Irrigation District in Kootena
County, Idaho:
Notice OF Filing Petition and Hearing
Thereof.
Notice is hereby given that Chico Irrica-
ZION District has filed Petition praying for
an Order OF the Court confirming all nro-
ceeoings taken in the organization of said
chico Irrigation District, and to have said
irrigation District adjudged duly organ
lzed ana existing Irrigation District under
Tue laws OF the State OF Idaho, and to con-
nrm ana approve the bond election held
NAY END, 1923, at which bonds in the sum OF
Sso'ooo0 90 were voted by said District. and to
confirm and approve all proceedings and
SAID bond election whatsoever and also to
confirm and approve the assessments and
list and apportiOnment OF benefits of said
Districtby reason OF said bonds and All rro
ceedings hereunder. in the sum of SIS. so per
acre. Reference is made to the Petition for
further particulars.
notice Is hereby given that on the 3lst dav
or December, A. D., 1923, at the hour Of ton
slO) O'Clock A. M. at the Courtroom In the
Court, House In the City OF Occur d'Alene
hootenai County, IDAHO hearing on said
petition will be'had. That any person inter
ested In the subject matter OF said petition
or any part thereof, may on or before the
day fixed for said hearing demurrer to or
answer said petition. and any and all
persons having any objections to said
petitionare notified to present the same ON
Or before said time or be forever barred
therefrom.
Given under orders of the Court.
Witness my hand and the seal OF e.id
Court this 2eth day OF November. A. u 1oas
tsEAL) @. o. SOWDER, Clerk.
st Pub. Nov. 30, Dec. z, IA, 81, %.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1923-12-14

Stops STUBBORN BRONCHIAL COUGHs
When changeable weather or
exposure to cold aud wet results in
bronchitis, start at once taking
Chamberlain'S Cough Remedy.
Standard for over ffty years, and
strongly recommended for bronchial
and "hu" coughs, stubborn, weaken
ing coughs, and Troublesome night
coughs. adv Dec.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1923-12-14

tion act to prohibit a greater
charge for a short haul Sin cases
where short haul is comprised
in the long"
France has $4,000 motor
cars, and the government tai
on them amounts to 621 million
! francs. Motor cars are more
heavily taxed in France than ir
any other country. in the world
Premier Mussolini OF Italy has
voluntarily relinquished his die
tatorship and awaits new
elections i'll the spring under a
| decree OF the king. He wishes to
show that Italy is ruled by the
will of the people.
Chinese bandits looted and
burned the town of Likwankia
in Honan province last week
and murdered 1000 OF the in
habitants, many Of whom were
burned alive after they were tied
in groups and kerosene was
poured over them.
Internal warfare has broken
out again in Mexico, the rebel
lion being led by General Gaude-
lupe Sanchez against the
government OF President Obre-
gon. The revolt is said to be
spreading in several states.
Secretary Wallace OF the U. S.
department OF agriculture, in
urging relief measures for the
farmer, states that present low
prices of wheat were caused by
the large world supply for which
there is not an effective demand |
at higher prices.
Secretary Mellon OF the U. S. |
treasury reports 3,674,OO
cut from the national debt dur
ing the fiscal year 1923. AS a
total of $22,OS2,OOO,OOO still
remains to be paid, he urges
further economy, as well as a |
cut in the tax burden which he
says is, in the last analysis,
borne by the ultimate consumer.
The annual budget submitted
to the United States congress
Dec 10 estimates the expendi-
lures during the next fiscal year
1T 80, 29S, 0SO,444 and receipts
S3, 693, 762,O7S, leaving a
surplus of $395.6S1 ,634. In a
special message President Cool .
dye asks for $3O0,00O,OOO re-
luction in federal taxes.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1923-12-14
A SUGGESTION
FOR CHRISTMAS

Haven't you often found it pretty
hard to choose Christmas gifts for
your men friends and relatives?
| Neckties, collars. socks, are disable of
course. but once In awhile it's better
to give something different, some
thing that will give long continued
pleasure and enjoyment.
What could you get inexpensively
that would be more appreciated than
famous book which can be read
with interest over and over again? Or
q magazine which prints just what
men like to read and which will bring
pleasant reminders Of the glver
throughout the whole year?
Here is an economical combination
for you which just fills the bill'':
THE OPEN ROAD
an interesting monthly magazine,
and your choice OF one OF
these famous books:
Blazed Trail Stewart Edw. White
The Trimmed Lamp o. Henry
Lord Jim Joseph Conrad |
Return OF Sherlock Holmes c boy lie |
Haunted Bookshop Chris Morley |
Magniflc't Ambersons B.Tarkington
Ivanhoe Sir Walter Scott
Alice's Advin Wonderland L Carroll
they would cost SO 40, but
the combination price is only 81 go.
The books are full size, richly
bound in English red leather, and
beautifully printed splendid addi-
ton to your library or fine Christ
mas gift for your best friends.
Then there is treat In store for
men to whom you give THE OPEN
ROAD, a treat that will come 2 times
4 year. Prepared especially for young
men of all ages. Stirring stores OF
lie In the deep wood, on western
plains and 10 the business world of
treat cities ill Its pages. and there's
many a good laugh 10 every number.
Also there are up TO the minute
rtlcles on business opportunities,
thletics, exploration and adventure
far countries and 90 the per onal
of life.
President Coolidge says, 1.-The Open
toad is clean, animated, and OF
enuine Inspiration for courageous
wing"
THE OPEN ROAD
2l8 Boylston ST., Boston, Mass.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1923-12-14
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HELP You AVOID SUFFERING

For those distressing gassy pains
that crowd the heart take Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
Why continue to suffer when this
good medicine may be so easily had
and at so small cost? Only Csc
Adv
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1923-12-14

Butter wrappers printed at The
Tribune office, 500 for SO. 90; 1000 for
SIS 90. Smaller quantities at reasona-
BILE prlces.-adv.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1923-12-14
Northern acific Ry.

United States government has
expended nearly two billion
dollars to veterans of the world
war and their dependents.
Frank B. Kellogg of Mime
sofa has been nominated by
President Coolidge to succeed
Geo. Harvey as American am
bassador to Great Britain.
Any aid given Germanyby the
United States should, in the
opinion OF President Coolidge.
be furnished on a business basis
rather than as q matter OF
charity.
Senator Borah has introduced
a bill to amend the transporta-
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1923-12-14

NEVER HAVE UNPLEASANT AFTER
EFFECTS.
Constipation must be avoided or
torpid liver. biiousness and indiges-
ton result. Use Chamberlain's
Tablets for stomach, liver and bowels.
They never dsappoint, aud give tone
and activity to entire Intestinal tract.
Small cost, DOLLY % cents.-adv. Dec.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1923-12-14

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The Nevada County picayune., 1923-03-15
FORREST HILL

Health in this community is fairly good with the exception of few cases of flu.
 Forrest Hill school entered a num- Der of contests at the county contest, and we are proud of the honors won.
 Miss Josie Cofeld. who has been visiting her sister of Prescott, return ed home ill of flu.
 The infant of Mr. and Mrs c. Beggs who has been ill of pneumonia is i'm proving.
 Mrs. !. s. Atchinson spent Saturday with Mrs Mona Cofield.
 Miss Allie Barham spent the week end with home folks.
 Pie supper, Saturday, March IT. Everybody invited.
The Nevada County picayune., 1923-03-15
HOLLY SPRINGS

After few weeks delay will come again,
 Health of this community is i'm proving Most everybody is on their feet again. except Deward Slvey. who has been ill for some time. We hope he will soon recover.
 Lee Waters and Clark Butler made their regular call at Sam Marlar's Sunday afternoon.
 The party at Mir Amos Marlars was rancd out Saturday night.
 Misses Oma and Althea Thompson spent Saturday night with Miss Lora Marian.
 Misses Winnie and Quita Butler spent Saturday night with Misses Ethel and Gertha Marian.
 Grandpa and Grandma Bailey spent the weekend with their son. T. F. Bailey.
 The girls of this community visited WiliSville school Friday afternoon.
 Mr. and Mrs. Amos Marian and lit tie daughter, Lora, spent Sunday with their daughter. Mrs. Leslie Ware.
 NIr. Ware is improving after se- we're attack of flu.
 Singing at this place was rained out Sunday afternoon.
 A number of the young people gath
 Logan Bailey and Malyen Herring of Hope. motored down to our burg Sunday.
 Tyra Rollngs and Chester Waters attended prayer meeting at Willisville Sunday night.
 Every body in this community seems to have the oil fever.
 Good luck to all
The Nevada County picayune., 1923-03-15
PINEY GROVE

Rev. James Loss preached at Piney Sunday and Sunday night. He was elected by large majority as pastor of Piney Grove church for the coming year
 The wind blew down several trees at Piney Grove Sunday night No damage was done.
 Mr. Ronald White and Miss Suza Hoover were at Piney Sunday night.
 Bill Hoover and son were tran sacting business in Prescott Saturday.
 MT. and Mrs Will Garner and Mr and Mrs. Jotie Garner were at Piney Sunday night
 Mr. and Mrs IIamby Rinkle and Miss Lucy White of Liberty were at Piney Grove Sunday night.
 Mir. and Mrs Wesley Mitchell were at Piney Grove Sunday.
 Mr and Mrs. Jotie Garner spent Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Ar mold Holder of Redland.
 Homer Baker of Boughton spent Tuesday night with home folks
 Archie Dickinson and Miss Bessie Siders were married March 3rd.
 Miss Depree 0rren gave party last Friday night in honor of Miss Cora Otwel. who has been teaching school at Cecil. Miss Otwell left for her home at Gale. There was large crowd present and they reported d nice time.