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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-26
Saturday, August I'd, 1924,
AT 2.3O O'CLOCK P. M,


all that lot or parcel of land or all
those lots or parcels of land in POGO
moke City, Worcester County, Mary
and, lying and being situate on the
southwest side of Market Street, par
ticularly described as follows: Begin
ming for the same at the curb on the
southwest side OF said Market Street
ut the north corner of the lot of Sam
uel ]. Maddox, and thence running
southwesterly by and with the north
west line Of said Samuel j. MaddoX's
property to the end of said line;
thence running southeasterly by and
with the rear or back line of said
Maddox property a distance of twen-
ty-four feet and four inches to the
northeast corner of stone bounder
located at the line of the property OF
sadie Jones (said rear or back line of
said Maddox being about ten inches
from the side or wall of a wooden
building erected ON the property
hereby advertised and along or near
the SAID line); from thence running IL
a southwesterly direction by and with
the line of said Jones property (the
aforesaid wooden building and shed
attached thereto being built along
said line) a distance of twenty-s y
ieet and five inches to the east cor
ner Of the brick building on the prop
erty of Mrs. Evans, formerly Mrs. IL.
A. DeKay; thence running by and
with the rear wall of said brick build
ing in a northwesterly direction, for
ty-two feet and three and one-half
inches to the wall of the concrete
garage building there situate, being
the property of William F. Bratten
and Frank p. Bratten; thence north
easterly by and with said wall of sale,
Bratten garage, three feet and seven
and one-half inches to the east cor
ner of said garage building; theme,
northwesterly, by and with said ga
rage building, fourteen inches; thence
northeasterly by and with the line a.
said William +. Bratten and Frank
F. Bratten, a distance of ten feet to
the center of an iron pump pipe there
settled in the ground (this line forms
the end of ten foot alleyway lead
ing from the property hereby convey
ed over and across the Bratten prop
erty to Front Street,; thence north
westerly by and with the northeast
side of said ten foot alley, seven feet
to an iron pump pipe settled in the
ground at the line of the said William
F. Bratten and Frank P. Bratten:
thence running in northeasterly di.
rection by and with the line of said
Bratten property, eighty-six feet and
five inches to the outside edge of the
curb on Market Street; and thence
running in a southeasterly direction
by and with the curb on said Market
Street, twenty-four feet and seven
inches to the place of beginning.
Terms of sale: CASH. Title papers
and revenue stamps to be furnished
by purchaser.
J. HARRY REV,
AAAnroax oan,od IN p,orto n oe
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-26

kets fthe world, for their sur
plus products, will take some
thing more than the trickery of
politics. 1t will take the appi-
cation of the best brains and the
soundest business principles,
which is craftsmanship far be-
yond party lines. We must fore
go the pleasure and excitement
of old-fashioned politics and
serve our Country and the in
terests of all humanity"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-26
Saturday, August 9Th, 1924,

at 3 o'clock P. NJ, all the right, title
and interest of the Mortgagors in and
to all that farm, or tract of land ly-
ing and situate in the First Election
District of Worcester County, State
Of Maryland, containing 100 acres,
more or less, commonly known as
"The Houston Farm" or by whatever
name or names the same may be
known or called, being the same land
conveyed to said Marion r. Merrill by
deed from Arthur U. Merrill and 9TH
ers dated the 9th day of June, 1910
and recorded among the Land Rec
ords of Worcester County in Liber O.
D. c. No. 8, folios IS and 90.
Terms of Sale:-Cash. Title papers
and revenue stamps to be furnished
by the purchaser.
J. STILES CROCKETT,
Assignee as aforesaid.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-26
Saturday, August 9Th, 1924,
at the hour of $50 P. M.

at the hour OF $50 +. M.
All that lot or parcel of land in the
First Election District of Worcester
County, Maryland, about two miles
from Pocomoke City on the State
stone road leading from Stockton,
containing ten acres of land, more OF
less, being the same land by said
mortgage conveyed.
This property is improved by a
nice up-to-date bungalow and should
be of interest to anyone desiring a
suburban home and is the same place
where Andrew J. Pusey now lives.
Terms OF sale:-CASH.
Title papers and revenue stamps at
the expense Of the purchaser.
L. PAUL EWELL, Assignee.
John S. Melvin, Auctioneer.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-26

The object Of this suit Is to pro-
cure a decree Of divorce u vinculo
matrimonii to the plaintiff from the
defendant.
The bill states that in the month OF
September, in the year 1910, the
plaintiff, r. Lee Purnell, was married
to the defendant, Hattie S. Purneli, In
Nassawadox, in the State of Virginia,
with whom he resided in Berlin, IN
Worcester County, Maryland, until
the month of September, in the year
1914.
That though the conduct of the
plaintiff to the defendant was always
kind, affecionate and above reproach,
the defendant, has without any just
cause or reason abandoned and de-
serted him and that such abandon
ment has continued uninterruptedly
for three years and is deliberate and
final, and the separation of the par
ties beyond any reasonable eXpecta-
ton of reconciliation, and the defend
ant is not a resident of the State OF
Maryland.
That one child has been born to
them from said marriage, namely,
Elizabeth Purnell, who is twelve years
It is, thereupon, this 10th day Of
July 1924, ordered by the Circuit
Court for Worcester County, Mary
land, in Equity, that the plaintiff by
causing copy of this order to be in
serted in some newspaper published
in said Worcester County, Maryland,
once in each of three successive weeks
before the 18th day of August, 1924,
give notice to the said absent defend
ant of the object and substance of this
bill warning her to appear in this
Court in person or by solicitor, on or
before the LIST day of September. next,
to show cause, if any, she has, whv a
decree ought not to be passed as
prayed.
True Copy, Test:
Oliver D. COLLINS, Clerk.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-26
Ewell & Child, Solicitors.
SALE
OF VALUABLE
SUBURBAN PROPERTY
Ewell & Child, Solicitors.

By virtue of the power of sale con-
tanned in a mortgage from Andrew j.
Pusey, and Mary E. Pussy to
John F. Redden and by said Red
den assigned to L. Paul Ewell,
same bearing date June 5, 1920, and
recorded among the land records of
Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber
o. D. C. No. SO, folios 1877, etc., de-
fault having been made in the pay
ment OF said debt secured thereby
the undersigned assignee will offer
for sale in front of the Parker House,
Pocomoke City, MARYLAND, in
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-26
PRESERVE THE BALL PARK.

AN effort being made preserve the Pocomoke City ball
park public playground In the accomplishment of this those
mind the and pleasure of the pub
lie school children than that of any other people,
There are possibly those who think that public schools
lay much stress play and not enough work. beev
ing that "al play and work. will make Jack much dull
boy as 'al work and no play"
But by consent children play do not know
method preventing them If their play not supervised
ard directed WITH of course certain amount of natural free
them then there possibility Of their drifting into
harmful pastmes which might largely influence their subsequent
lives.
Pocomoke City is unfortunate enough to possess school
campus large enough give for those which
que plenty which to stage them such base ball
ball. soccer perhaps lacrosse and totally inadequate
when running tracks considered.
The ball park is available and it is possible the public
may called upon contribute either it's purchase to its
lease possible that may be financed in another
county board Of education and the local school both
stand ready contribute the and is reasonable to
pose there are others who will chip in.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-26
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,
Sunday School and Mems Bible
Class 10 A. M.
Preaching, IL A. M. and 7.30 P. M.
Prayer Meeting, Wednesday even
ing at 7.30.
Beaver Dam-Sunday School, 2.3O;
Preaching 3.l5.
J. w. LACY, Pastor.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-26
IN THE CHURCHES.

BETHANY Nj. P. CHURCH.
Sunday School and Adult Bible
Glasses at 10 A. M.
Divine worship and sermon at IL
\. M. and 8 P. M.
Intermediate and Junior C. E. SER
vice at z P. M. Prayer service and
short address by the pastor Wednes-
lay evening at 8 o'clock.
E. L. BUNCE Minister.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-26
Spring And
Summer Colds
Conquered in 80 Minutes.

OOHqUeTeu III OU MIHuCeS.
The stubbornest Spring or Sum-
mer cold-the most annoying cold of
all-with all it's disgusting sniffle-
shuttle, weeping eyes, dull headache
and general misery, flies away usu-
ally in 80 minutes, with Rinex, a new
remedy which goes direct to the in
ternal cause and clears the whole cold
condition right out of your system.
Complete relief guaranteed in hours
or no cost. Sold by Lloyd & Blaine.
Copyrighted 1924 by The Clinical
Laboratories Co., Cleveland, Ohio.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-26
SALEM M. e. CHURCH

SALEM M. E. CHURCH.
9 A. M, Class Meeting.
10 A. NJ, Sunday School and Bible
Glass.
Gas P. NJ, Epworth League.
Prayer Meeting Wednesday even
ing, 7.3O.
Junior League, Friday from to 8.
r. P. NICHOLS, Pastor.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-26
FOR SALE

A speedy speed boat, 80 feet long,
cedar, mahogany trimmed, Hydro
plane model, equipped with a North
way, 40 h. p, 6 cyl. engine, with self
starter.
J. S. MILLS,
Jy-12-tf. Onancock, Va.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-26
Halls Catarrh Medicine

ton will notice that Catarrh bothers
them much more than when they are in
good health. This fact proves that while
Catarrh Is q local disease. 1t Is greatly
influenced by constitutional conditions.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE con-
sists Of an Ointment which Quickly
Relieves by local application, and the
Internal Medicine, u Tonic. which assists
In improving the General Health.
sS'S q Ghe ssssss' Co., tof rS SSss o Ssar
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-26
BAPTIST CHURCH.

BAPTIST CHURCH.
Sunday School at 10 A. M.
Ivy the pastor.
II A. M. and 500 P. M, Preaching
B. Y. p. u, at 700 P. M.
Prayer Meeting Wednesday evening
500 o'clock.
Pitts Creek-Sunday School. 2 P.
II. Preaching at p. M.
D. w. LITTLETON, Pastor.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-26
NOTICE

l will be absent from my office for
the next two weeks, beginning to-
morrow Sunday and extending to
Tuesday, August 9Th.
Jy-19-3t. r. I. OWENS, DDS.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-26
Crockett & Crockett, Solicitors.
PUBLIC SALE
OF A VALUABLE
Pocomoke Businf S.
Property

Under and by virtue of the power
of sale contained in mortgage from
David Wiltbank, Junior, and Augusta
P. Wiltbank, his wife, to The Acco-
mack Banking Company, Incorporat-
ed, a Virginia corporation, dated the
nineteenth day of October, 1920, and
recorded among the Land Records of
Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber
0. d. c. No. 80, folios 1877, ct seq,
the undersigned, as attorney named
IN the said mortgage, default having
occurred under the terms, covenants
and conditions thereof, will sell at
public auction in front of the Parker
House in Pocomoke City, Worcester
County, Maryland, on
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-26

TO THOSE INDEBTED TO ELLIS
GARAGE
All persons indebted to Ellis Ga
rage are hereby notified that settle
ment must be made at once.
EWELL & CHILD.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-26

In the Circuit Court for Worcester
County, Maryland, No. 1886 Chan
Gerry.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-26

N. B.-We will furnish u reason
able amount OF the purchase money
to be secured by mortgage on the
premises.
EWELL & CHILD.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-26
johnson & Johnson, Solicitors.
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

r. Lee Purnell, VS.. Hattie S. Pur-
nell.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-26
Saturday, August Is, 1924,

at the hour of $50 o'clock in the af-
ternoon, all that lot or parcel of land
situate in Pocomoke City, Worcester
County, Maryland, on the northwest
side of Second Street, adjoining the
property known as the Julia Powell
property having frontage of sixty
(G0) feet, more or less, on said Sec
ond Street and depth of two hundred
and two (202) feet, more or less, be-
;ng all and the same property by the
aforesaid mortgage conveyed and all
and the same property conveyed to
the said +. Lee Mason from Alma 7.
Jones by deed dated December 28th,
1920 and of record among the land
X cords of Worcester County, MARY
land, in Liber o. ID. C. No. 40, folios
22S, etc, together with the use in
common with the abutting property
owners of the alley thirteen (l3) feet
wide on the south or southwest side
as set forth in the aforesaid deed.
This property is located in one Of
the best residential sections of the
town and is improved by a modern
dwelling and equipped with electric
lights, water and bath and should be
of interest to anyone seeking a nice
home.
Title papers and revenue stamps at
the expense. of the purchaser.
Terms of Sale:-CASH.
L. PAUL EWELL,
Attorney named in Mortgage.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-26

NOTICE:-We will advance a rea-
sonable amount of the purchase price
of the above property to be secured
by mortgage thereon.
EWELL & CHILD.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-26

Ewell & Child, Attorneys-at-Law.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-07-26

Crockett & Crockett, Solicitors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-29

vigorous fight Is In prospect. The pro-
posal Of a commission to determine
the best terms upon which the Gov
eminent can dispose of the great
power plant. by sale or by lease, may
be adopted as a compromise between
the contending plans now under con.
sideration.
There Is nothing TO prevent a clean
up Of the legislative calendar by the
4th Of March II the spirit to do SO pre-
walls in both houses. The country
wants action and adjournment, with a
period OF quiet following. II questions
arise which require the summoning of
Congress in extra session that course
must be followed. But there is moth
ing now in view which would make
such a session necessary II the essen
tial measures are passed by March 4.
The course which the country ex-
poets Congress to pursue is to pass
the strictly business measures which
the necessary means for running the
Government, and to devote the re-
naming time for the consideration OF
such other matters as are before the
houses. If that is done no extra ses-
sion will be needed TO complete the
unfinished work of the present Con-
gress, which expires In March. The
task Of passing these bills belongs to
this Congress. not TO the next one,
elected In November. 1t should not be
neglected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-29
The Task of Congress.

1t IS within the power Of Congress
to complete, IL 1t will, the work as
signed to the short session, which is
resumed today after one Of the brief.
est holiday recesses on record. A good
start was made on the Apr opria ton
bills before the holiday adjournment
Several Of the measures were passed
by the House, and Senate committee
work was begun upon them. In the
House committee other bills are adj
vanced to a stage OF early completion
In a few days they will be on their
way to the north end Of the Capitol
Under the House rules this business
can be expedited. Under the Senate
rules. however, legislation is effected
at a short session virtually by unani-
nous assent. It is possible for a de-
termined filibuster to block the pas
sage of any Of the important money
bills. single member possessing the
power, if supported by few CO
operators, to prevent agreement upon
voting dates.
There are two questions which may
block the passage Of the appropriation
bills, though one Of them Is in the way
of settlement in good season. One Of
these is the postal pay bill. which has
been vetoed by the President, and
a motion to pass which over the veto
lis pending. A date for that vote has
been set. The other question relates
- Mi,aola Shoals. onnoeenf1g which \
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-29
Swelling the Record.

Three more deaths from traffic ac-
cidents are reported today. The year
1924 will close with a shocking record
Of lives destroyed In the mad rush of
people in motor cars. 1t will be the
worst record for this District and one
of the worst in the country, in terms
Of proportion Of population.
Congress has in hand the prepare
ton of measure to cope with this
evil of recklessness in the streets. The
make speed with it, to put into opera
tion quickly the remedial measures
that are provided. More judges for the
hearing Of traffic cases, more police
men for the enforcement OF the rules
and the guidance OF traffic and the
capture OF violators of the laws, and
more drastic penalties for those who
deliberately break rules and endanger
life. These are the principal items of
the proposed bill thus far outlined.
First offenders should be consid-
cred with some degree Of leniency. IL
their infractions of the rules are Of
minor character and do not cause Sc
rious injury or death. But frequent
offenders should be rated as menaces
to public safety and deprived Of op-
portunity to commit further offenses
for long period. Their licenses should
be forfeited and they should be given
Jail terms.
In another respect the District
needs protection. The standard Of
licensing drivers should be raised. At
present. owing to the lack OF facili-
ties, the examinations Of prospective
drivers are insufficient to determine
the real degree Of responsibility and
capacity of applicants. There are
scores. perhaps hundreds, of drivers
operating machines in this city today
who are not qualified to operate cars
in the present condition OF traffic, who
lack in judgment and in skill, or who
are deficient in understanding of the
liability resting upon them.
There are many drivers now run
ming machines in this city who are
not. in fact. licensed, who are running
family cars without cards, who have
never been examined. Many of these
are juniors, unqualified in law, but
still running machines through the
crowded streets.
There are many drivers Of cars who
in case Of accident in which damage is
done are utterly unable to meet the
financial obligation Of liability and
who have no insurance coverage to
protect their victims from loss.
All these factors make for danger
in the streets. incompetence, ire
sponsibility, lack Of effective police
supervision, due to inadequacy of
force; the ineffectiveness Of the court
processes. due to the forfeiture of col
lateral and the long delays that are
caused by crowded calendars and lack
Of juries.
This is the condition which it is
hoped Congress will cure by promptly
enacted legislation designed to make
Washington safe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-29
Prolonging Life.

y cheerful prophecy comes from DIR.
Bertram Ball. director Of the Institute
Of OroIosy. in an address before the
American Education Exposition. He
says that 100 years Of vigorous life
will be within reach Of the majority
of the generation now in the cradle.
This happy state Of the future millions
who are to inhabit this earth. rendered
more immune from the ills that the
present day flesh is heir to, IS to come
about because of the rapid develop
ment Of the idea Of stopping disease
at the door of the body. Close CO
operation Of the medical, dental, diet
airy and kindred healing sciences is
to bring this about. He forecasts that
it will soon be about as hard for
enemy germs to enter the body and
secure supremacy as it is for cholera
or yellow fever to slip past Uncle
Sans quarantine.
Contrary TO the popular impression
it is not work that cuts life short of
the 100-year mark. but the destructive
power tremendously. The microscope
and test tube are searching the germ
out He points out that new health
specifications are being made out with
scientific accuracy never dreamed of
before. Think" he says, 'of what
the addition OF just one year to the
productive life Of the average New
Yorker alone will amount TO in mil
lions Of dollars"
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high peak Of efficiency in 1924.

IilgH peak Oh ctIICiSuCy IN 4S&f.
Loadings Of most commodities were
the highest ever noted. No ground
was afforded for complaint Of delayed
transportation. Capital expenditures
Of sl,1oo. 00o.o for improvement and
expansion were authorized. Yet 1t can
not be said that under the existing
level Of transportation charges the
shippers were overtaxed. The net
operating income Of carriers Of class
in 1924 was Apr oximately 4.30 per
cent on their property investment.
The earnings Of the same class In 1929
were 4.47 per cent. The estimate as
to 1924 was based on complete reports
on the first 10 months.
The report Of the American Railway
Association disclosing the establish
ment Of 10 records in 1924 in railway
operations and efficiency should be q
guide to Congress when it contem.
plates legislation in the coming SEES
sion. 1t would be a pity If anything
were done in national legislation
threatening to impair the record OF
this year or to halt the march Of rail.
way progress. The roads have shown
what they can do. II given fair treat
ment IN legislation. The country has
learned how closely the prosperity Of
the railways is linked with the general
prosperity of the Nation and the IN
dividual.
The railroads, too. have learned the
lesson that they are semi-public ser
wants and not masters: and they now
recognize the rights Of the public in
respect to service which they once
ignored.