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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16
W. f. FRANKIE. 10 Kenyon street.

Beneficial Association of Washing
ten Gas Light Company Will have
outing July IL at Chesapeake Beach.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
Win Back Strength, Energy,
And Pep" With Nourish-
ing Vegetable Tonic.

When you feel tired, lazy and
drowsy before the days work is done
things get on your nerves,
your tongue is coated, and your d.
gestiQQ is poor, and you feel uncom-
Portable after meals-When you don't
get refreshing sleep nights, wake up
feeling half tired and are often con-
stipated-Don't blame the hot wealth
er, long hours or hard work. Often
the trouble is in your stomach and
can be quickly corrected.
Take good tonic and build yourself
up, as your doctor would advise. DR..
H. S. Thatcher, the noted stomach
specialist, perfected a delicious vege-
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
THE POCOMOKE FAIR.

The Agricultural Fair history It compared most fav-
oraby with those of former years. and in some respects
passed them
The crowds large the first days attendance probably
being of those of recent The exhibits did much
credit to those paonzng that department. The
of high order and much cleaner than usual The
ment of the crowds all that could be desired The order
most satisfactory All that remains is to know whether the
ceipts satisfactory to the officials. .
These of much value interest
ing community and to others The days selected
when labors for laid by The wheat ganered
potato dug the is laid by the tomatoes yet
swing and while the farm institution whose might
spelled work. still the farmer feels that this good
take little recreation he HES himself
There he meets his neighbour talks about crops shaen his wits
against the Snowman who is after his money! shows them
knows thing or two, and has generally good time.
The farmer is not the only who The chief enjoy
ent of others to meet the farmer and
from his tale of thrift and good living Altogether this
OF good cheer land well would be only from social
point they could be everlasting.
But as other phase of life there is consider
atlon 1t costs to produce these exhibitions frequently the
assets do not meet the liabilities Let hope this years
profitable and that the Pocomoke Fair may long and
prosper
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
A CORRECTION.

In last weeks issue of the Democrat say
that special officer nterered with
the peace, by one Of the regular force.
We seem to have been this We
have been informed and inclined believe correctly that
the regular officer of who constituted the special
that had not been furnished with
been and that his interference
que disturbance between the special officer original
dsturber of the He led to believe that trouble
brewing the two since their conversation bordering
quarrel was entirely Of personal nature and concerned the
This the regular officer could recognize line with
official acton he advised the separate and 20 their
When he informed of the official capacity the
special advice then in and but this is
sad not DONE - =
DEMOCRAT wants to be fair to everybody and is Glad
70 make this correction Or explanation,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
Vacant Scholarship.

Notice is hereby given of "a vacant
scholarship to New Windsor College,
New Windsor, Maryland. for either
boy or girl.
This scholarship carries with it the
sum of $4,000, which Includes tut
ton and $14.00 to be applied on room
rent and board.
All applications should be filed in
the office of the Board of Education
on or bfore Wednesday, August 18th.
If there is more than one applicant, a
competitive examination will be held.
By order of the Board of Education
A. c. HUMPHREYS,
Jy-2S-td. Superintendent.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
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 22nd, 23rd, AND oath, 1928
between the hours of 1 I'd 5 daily at
the Council Room, Municipal Build
ing, Pocomoke City, Maryland, for
the purpose of correcting the assess
ment, as well 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, 1923-08-18
KEEP COOL ALL SUMMER BY
KEEPING YOUR STOMACH FIT

table tonic that is now used for count
less numbers of adults and children
because it is so well suited to the
weakened stomach fin~,hot, weather
And it is such an unusually nourish-
ing tonic to help Increase appetite,
improve digestion, soothe and tone
the overtaxed nerves, wake up the
sluggish liver, gently correct consti-
patton and send purer, healthier blood
coursing through the veins. 1t will
quickly help you to regain that de-
lightful feeling of strength, energy
and "pep."
Take a delicious tablespoonful of
Dr.. Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup
after the next meal. Notice the
quick difference in the way you eat,
sleep and feel. Your money will be
returned without question if you are
not completely satisfied. Sold by
progressive Drug stores.
In Pocomoke City it is sold by w.
H. Clarke & Co.-Advertisement.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
Notice Of Teachers
Examinations.

Teachers examinations will be Civ
en- in the Snow Hill High School
building on Tuesday and Wednesday,
August IA and Is, beginning prompt
ly at 8.45 A. NJ, on the following SUBJ
jects:
First Day
Music, Reading, Arithmetic, En-
glish, Geography, History.
Second Day
Drawing, Spelling, Civics, Hygiene,
Agriculture, Teaching, Handwork.
A. C.. HUMPHREYS,
Jy-28-3t. County Supt.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
ANNOUNCEMENT.

To the Citizens Of Worcester County:
I hereby announce myself as can
didate for the office of County Com
missioner from the District compris-
ing Pocomoke (Costen's) and Akin
sons Election Districts Of Worcester
County,. Maryland, subject to the de-
cision of the Democratic Primary
Election to be held in the coming
autumn.
CHARLES L MASON.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 1928.
THE PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDING PROBLEM.

In peoples column, there this morning letter
which, while manly and everything considered remarkably well
written, has in it certain quality OF pahos an appeal from
schooboy for a better school house.
This communication to absolutely unsolicited and
with whom know the subject of ade
quate public educational facilities has been mentioned
discussed voluntary contribution from of that class
most vitality affected by the opportunities given it prepare
this worlds strife and turmoil vz the high school boy
The situation this county, far high school buildings
is concerned greatly to be deplord This is not saying any
know Worcester stands when compared with other sections
Reports Of those in charge of public matters
rank accommodations for the boys and girls the
worst.
1t does not require reports from Them however to reveal
dtons only passing look at the structures Berlin
Snow HILL Stockton Grdeee and Pocomok City, impress the
that all these places the shacks hey not much mor
entirely untitled for school and should be replaced
by modern They built along standard lines
respect ancient frame buildings and do not offer to teacher
pupil which will engender either love respect and
the shabbier house. the treatment will receive
New quarters money especially in these days of
building material The future tho does not hold out
of early decrease construction work. and the
need now the future The czeS of the towns
above should besr themselves and start movement
looking change because they interested from andponts
other than the benefit derived by their children.
ranked largely by its public school development and
outside capital frequently attracted by handsome building;
other evidence of backwarnes and lack of
citation of. educational worth
The best way get money opinion by bond
the whole of the county, should be interested
this work. it should be to further whereby the
un could be bonded and credabe houses erected where they
are needed. :
The 1924 session Of the legislature approaching and it
would be well if some concerted action could be taken looking
toward contamination devoutly wished
meeting of the representative citizens of the towns mentioned
should be held free discussion of the matter entered into and
definite plan outlined give the children adequate
ciities to equip themselves for their life work.
To Pocooke citizens let the letter from Of their boys be
leave nothing undone to give Pocomoe credbe and
house for the training of their children
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
ANNOUNCEMENT.

To the Citizens of Worcester County:
/ hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the office of County Com
missioner from the District compris-
ing Pocomoke (Costen's) and Akin
sons Election District Of Worcester
County, Maryland, subject to the de-
cision of the Democratic Primary
election to be held. in the coming
autumn.
MITCHELL S. PILCHARD.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
DEMOCRATIC VOTERS.

To the Democratic Voters of Worces-
ter County:
Approaching the support accorded
me for the office of States Attorney
four years ago, and acting on the
suggestions of many party friends at
this time, beg to announce that I
shall again be a candidate for the
Democratic nomination for said hon
orable office this year.
Faithfully yours,
FRANKLIN UPSHUR.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
ANNOUNCEMENT.

To the Citizens of Worcester County:
I beg to announce that I am a can
didate for the office Of States Attor-
ney for Worcester county, subject to
the decision of the coming Democratic
Primary Election.
GODFREY CHILD.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
ANNOUNCEMENT.

To the Democratic Voters of Worces-
ter County, Maryland:
I take this method Of announcing
my candidacy for the nomination for
the office Iof County Treasurer, SUBJ
ject TO the decision of the Democratic
Primary Election.
CHAS. H. PARSONS,
Snow Hill, Md.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
ANNOUNCEMENT

To the Citizens of Worcester County:
/ desire to announce my candidacy
for the office of County Treasurer
for Worcester County, subject to the
decision Of the Democratic Primary
Election.
EDWARD w. ROSS,
Pocomoke City, Md.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
ANNOUNCEMENT

To the Citizens of Worcester County:
thereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office of Sheriff of Wor-
cester County, Maryland, subject to
the decision Of the Democratic Pri-
mary Election to be held in the COM
ing autumn.
THOMAS T. BRIMER.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
ANNOUNCEMENT.

To the Citizens of Worcester County:
! beg to announce that I am a can
didate for the office of States Attor-
ney for Worcester county, subject to
the decision of the coming Democratic
Primary Election.
=. EDMUND H. JOHNSON.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
ANNOUNCEMENT.

! desire to announce myself can
didate for the office Of County Com
missioner from the District compris-
ing Snow Hill, Coulbourne. and
Stockton Election Districts of Wor-
cester County, Maryland, subject to
the Democratic Primary Election to
be held on September 10, 1923.
JOHN w. MUMFORD,
Newark, Md.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
ANNOUNCEMENT

To the Citizens of Worcester County:
I hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the office of Sheriff of Wor-
cester County, Maryland, subject to
the decision Of the Democratic Pri-
mary Election to be held in the COM
ing autumn.
LENNIE T. PARKS.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 49,

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER l, 1928
at the hour of 3 o'clock P. M.
All that lot or parcel of land lying
and being situate on the west corner
Of Third Street and Linden Avenue
III Pocomoke City, Worcester County,
State of Maryland, bounded on the
southwest by the Methodist Protest
ant Cemetery, on the southeast by
Third Street, on the northeast by
Linden Avenue and on the northwest
by the Veasey lot, reputed to be own
ed by Robinson, Bounds and others,
it being the entire lot or parcel of
land owned by the said Heilig and
there situate and the same that was
for a long time generally known as
the George w. Hancock Lot" being
all and the same parcel Of ground
conveyed by the mortgage aforesaid,
it also being all and the same lot or
parcel Of land conveyed to the said
Simon Heilig from Benjamin Givarz
and others, executors of the last will
and testament of Faiwa Heilig, de-
ceased, dated the goth day of October,
1920 and recorded among the land
records of Worcester County, Mary
land, in Liber o. D. c. No. 80, folio
1877.
This, property is improved by de-
sirable dwelling house and outbuild-
ings and should be of interest to any,
one looking for nice home.
Terms of sale cash as prescribed in
the mortgage.
Title papers and revenue stamps at
the expense of the purchaser.
L. RAUL EWELL,
Assignee of mortgage to foreclose.
John S. Melvin, Auctioneer.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
Johnson & Johnson, Atty's-at-Law:
Attorneys Sale
OF VALUABLE
Houses & Lots
IN POCOMOKE CITY, MD.
Johnson & Johnson, Atty's-at-Law:

AS Attorney for the owner, Nancy
M. Marshall, I will offer at public
sale in front of the Parker House, in
Pocomoke City, Md, on
SATURDAY, AUGUST 25th, 1928
AT 2 O'CLOCK P. M,
all those two adjoining houses and
lots of land situate on the northwest
corner of Bonneville Avenue and
Fifth Street, in all fronting LOG feet
on said Bonneville Avenue and 70
feet on said Fifth Street in said Po-
comoke City, Md.
These properties will be offered
first separately, and then as an en-
tirety with the right reserved to ac-
cept that most advantageous to seller.
Twenty-Five per cent. of purchase
price will be required in Cash, bal
ance payable in six months, with in
terest to be satisfactorily secured, or
all. Cash at option of. purchaser.
Taxes and rents adjusted to day Of
sale.
EDMOND H. JOHNSON, :
Attorney for Owner.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
Ewell & Child, Solicitors.
Mortgage Sale
OF VALUABLE
Residence Property
In Pocomoke City, Md.
Ewell & Child, Solicitors.

By virtue of the power of sale con-
tanned in a mortgage from Simon
Heilig and Edna Heilig, his wife, to
the 'Pocomoke City National Bank of
Pccomoke City. Md, dated January
6, 1922, and recorded among the land
records of Worcester County, Mary
land. in Liber o. D. c. No. 4S, folio
343 ETC., default having been made in
the payment of the debt secured
thereby, the undersigned assignee
for foreclosure will offer for sale, in
front of the Parker House, Pocomoke
City, Maryland, on
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18

All that part and parcel of land ly-
ing and situate in Somerset county,
Maryland on the road leading from
Rehoboth to Cottage Grove, and now
tenanted by Preston Smith, said farm
containing SO acres more or less.
This tract of land contains about So
or so acres of timber land, and the
rest (about SO acres) is in high
state of cultivation.
It will be sold in two sections or
as whole.
Terms of Sale:-Cash or bankab1e
note with approved security.
VIM. S. POWELL, Agent
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
PUBLIC. SALE
OF VALUABLE
Farm and Timber Land

The undersigned will sell at public
auction in front of the Parker House,
Pocomoke City, Maryland, on i.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 25th, 1928
FAT 2 O'CLOCK P. M. =
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-03

WINNER OF
AUTO RACE

TOURS. France. July 3.--DrivinE
l. an English Sunbeam. seaEraves
won the international gland prix
automobile road race over a dis.
lance Of 500 miles az yin average
OF 55.6 miles an hour today.
Pierre vlzuaya. upon o Busatti.
who left the course nc high speed.
made matchwood Of telegraph
pole and hurtAd into n crowd Of
people. is seriously injured.
Fifteen spectators are in hnsplt.
ais, several Of them severely
wounded.
Alamano. Italian flash. In a Fiat.
was tossed out OF the race ono mile
from the finish while h. was lead.
ing the field By fast driving on
the treacherous course. he had as.
sumed the lead over tho stars ol
France. Italy and England. II re-
calls the 1919 indianapolis race
when Ralph De Palma. another ltnl.
ian. leading the race by safe
margin. was driven 10 the pits five
miles from the checkercd flag. and
$4,000, Il made him tho racing
idol Of America. because he smiled
70 the spectators Az Joe Dawson
flashed on TO victory
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-03
Stage Set
for Battle
" ednesday
Gibbons and Dempsey
Battle Tomorrow in
Shiny, New, Pine Arena
BY HENRY l.. FARRELL

III ihANhi -. u hhhNtfib
CHEiHY Mont. July Sin a
- shiny new pine area. nesting
down In cup OF rolling hills. In
this little but hustling cow.oil city.
Jack Dempsey and Tommy Gibbons
arc bchedufd 20 meet under the
afternoon sun tomorrow Tor tho
worlds heavyweight championship.
Tho bout Is scheduled for rs
rounds 10 a decision, james Dough.
efty OF Philadelphia. who was favor.
ID BY Dempsey aud Jack Kearns.
his mannFvr. will be the third man
ia the ring
Dempsey snyH he expects 20 enter
the ring ut 100 pounds and Gibbons
wlll probably 30 about 10 pounds
lighter Jack Henrns ana Jerry
layniha. Dcmpsey's trainer will
head tbs force In Dempsgys corner.
Eddie Kane, Gibbons manager. viii
he In Gibbons corner with corps
OF assistants
~ has been announced that the
Dempsey Gibbons fight would be
staged a. .. m. Rocky Mountain
time which II D. m. central
standard. p m. eastern standard
and p m. daylight savings time
on the Atlantic coast on the Pa,
elno coast this viii bos2 y. m,
standard
The county has provided lmmensc
parking spaces for autos and plenty
OF reservations for parihs who do
sire to camp and these spaces have
been filling w the last fow days.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-03
Cham piOnship Fights

1SS2John sullivan Paddy Ryan, rounds Mis-
1SS9John Kiran rounds Rich
Sept 1Sa2James corbett beat John Sullivan rounds
Orleans.
Mitchell eight rounds
Jacksonville Fin
March H. iSs7Bob Fizsmmons beat rounds
sse-Janes j, Ftssimmons II rounds
Concy Island n. Y.
sharkey rounds Cony
Island, N Y
l9OiJames Rubin rounds San
Francisco.
j. corbett 10 rounds
Francisco,
July OJack Johnson beat rounds Reno
rounds in Paris
france.
195Jess Willard Johnson rounds Maramao
%, Moran rounds New
York.
Dempsey rounds Toledo
lo2oJnck Billy Mlsko rounds Benton
larbor, Mich
ID 1020JRck
July g io2lJocl Dempsey rounds
Jersey CITY, NJ. j..
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-03
Fight Train
Is Held Up
for 3 Hours
Local Delegation Will Not
Reach Shelby Until
Daybreak Wednesday

TUE Northwcst's delegation ui
l. fstle fans 10 tho bis scrap az
shelby waited apxiously az the kinE
81. station last night TO learn the
final decision o. Jack Kearns. man.
agcr 81 the champion. The Seattle
special. ON which they arc riding.
was scheduled 90 leave az N o'clock
last night but as the fight was
up In the air az that time. the tmlu
was held until definite word could
be heard
when finally. NJ a. m today
''Big Hearted" Jack Kearns con.
scented 20 let the nght be staged,
the special pulled out,
Tho eighty odd fans who arc max,
ms the trip were plainly disguised
with the attitude taken hy Kcatns
They seemed &c be very anxious
that Tommy Gibbons beat the
champion, altho no money was
placed on that angle,
Kcarns action has very notice.
ably affected the attendance from
this section. al Il viii IN many
other parts OF the country There
are many people In tho Northwest
right new who would be on the
special train speeding toward the
scene Of the big battle were Il no,
for tho Indebtedness o. the whole
thing
Now that the fight Is a sure
thing. tstic fans thruout the ma.
ton. who stayed az home. are re-
GREETING their action
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-03
Managers
Deciding
on Field

TUE Louie French DrY Cleaners
i and Three Brothers Dye WORKS
arc deciding today on where they
Wlll play their big Star league game
sunday This game viii decide The
Star championship Of junior league
baseball in Seattle for the year. as
both clubs have won a game.
Chances arc that the tilt win b.
scheduled for either South Park or
Woodland Park. Both arc neutral
fields.
The series. which In the hardest
fought in tho history Of The star
league. hnn brought out nomc inter.
es,ing baseball. aH the clubs have
fought for every point and the boys
have dishod up somo Sensational
baseball.
81 O. Davidson and Ben Kaimen
viii handle tho umplrinE again
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-03
ELDRED STARS
WITH Rat

ii.lt,ie Brick Eldred. the most
consistent hitter in the league, had
one Of his good days with the vii.
low yesterday. slapping out four
hits In i've trips. one double. and
he knocked in four runs.
After Lane had been retired in
the first frame. May walked both
Rohwer and Johnston. This pair
then pulled off n neat double steal.
when Eldrcd rammed his hit home
thru shor,siop. both boys oantered
over.
schntlder's error on Baldwin's fly.
TobInE force at second. Hannah's
passed ball and Gregg's single sent
Tobe over the plate In the second
stanza.
Eldred jumped into the limelIght
again in the fourth Lane opened
the frame with n double down the
chalk line In left field. Rohwer
winged to right and BIZ was over.
Johnston hit beautifully thru short
on the hi,and.run play and Rohwer
went 10 third. Eldred kicked thru
with double 20 left field and both
gentlemen scered. Eldred was out
trying 10 stretch the blngle into a
triple.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-03
Californian
Is Loser to
Miss McKane
BY LYLE c. WILSON

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
IWIMBLE DON. July 3.-Miss
w Elizabeth Ryan, former Call.
fornlan. was eliminated in the semi.
finals Of the all-English tennis tour.
ney here today when she was de.
feated by Miss McKanc. British
champion.
Miss Ryan started in fine form
and had things all her own way In
the first set. winning s.l. Then
Miss McKane rallied and took the
second and third sets. &C., 6.4.
BY her victory Miss McKane won
herself the right to meet the winner
OF the Mile. Lenglen.Mrs. Bcamish
match in the finals.
Francis T. Hunter, L. S. A.. de-
feated Count DeGomar. OF Spain. in
the sixth round. He now goes into
the semi.finals.
Hunter fought n brilliant uphill
battle. After dropping the first two
sets. he came back strong and over
whelmed the Spanish star. The
score was SO, 40. s.l. SIS. GO.
He VIII meet Lowe in the semi
| finals match.
Lowe defeated D. NJ. Evans in the
sixth round and thereby entered tho
semi-finals. The score was 60. SIS,
rs.
In the second round OF mixed dou-
bles G. b. Gilbert and Miss Goss de.
feated A. II. Fyzee and Miss p. Hol
croft, 81. rs.
c. Campbell and s. NJ. Jacob de.
faulted their second round match 10
Brugnon and Ferret. Hillyard and
sherwell then heat Brugnon and
Ferret in the third round, rs, IS,
O., co.
Washer and Mile, Lenglen defeat.
cd Miss Eleanor Goss and j. b. Gil.
bert, 90, 81, in the third round.