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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-05
Saturday, September 10, 1925

at 3 o'clock P. NJ, all the right, title
and interest of the said Thomas Hen
derson and Leila Henderson in and
to the property by said mortgage con-
veyed, as follows:
First: All that tract or parcel of
land with the buildings and improve
ments thereon, commonly called the
"Yeager Farm" or the "Phillips
Farm" on the northwest side of the
county road leading from Pocomoke
City to Henderson's Neck and be-
tween said road and the Pocomoke
River, containing fifty-nine acres and
three-fourths of an acre, more or less,
being all the first tract or parcel of
land described in a deed to said Thorn
as Henderson from Joseph F. Yeager
and wife, dated the 18th day of Janu-
airy, 1917, and recorded among the
c. No. 26, at folios 1874 and 1876, less
SO much thereof as said Thomas Hen
derson later sold to certain John P.
Long, which part so sold to said Long
contained ten acres more or less, to
which deeds for a particular descrip-
ton reference is hereby made, and
Second: All that lot or parcel of
land known as "Fletchers Additional
Purchase" or by whatsoever name or
names it may be known or called, adj
joining the Robert Powell land, con-
tanning ten acres, more or less, and
being all of the second tract or parcel
of land mentioned and conveyed in said
above described deed from Joseph F.
Yeager and wife to Thomas Hender-
son. This lot is we'll set in timber
trees of saleable size.
The above parcels of land will first
be offered separately, and having re-
served the right to accept or reject the
bids therefor, the two parcels will
then be offered together or as one
parcel, the Assignee reserving the
right to accept that bid or those bids
which produce the greater aggregate
price for the entire property.
Terms of Sale: Cash. Title papers
and revenue stamps at the expense of
the purchaser.
J. STILES CROCKETT,
Assignee.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-05
Saturday, September 26, 1925

at the hour of three o'clock P. NJ, all
that tract or parcel of land situate,
lying and being in the First Election
District of Worcester County, Mary
land, known as the Henry P. Merrill
farm, containing "a acres of land,
more or less, and being all and the
same land conveyed to the said Hen
ry P. Merrill from Levin H. Merrill
and wife by deed dated September Z,
1875, and of record among the land
records of Worcester County, Mary
land, in Liber l. T. M. No. 4, folios
172, ETC., reference to which deed is
made for more complete description,
being the same farm whereon the
said Henry P. Merrill resided at the
time of his death.
This farm is located in the Pitts
Creek Neighborhood about four miles
from Pocomoke City and is convenient
to school, church and store. 1t is i'm
proved by a large building in good
repair, large barn and other out
The farm has valuable
fruit orchard, about 80 acres of tim
Der and the balance in cleared land.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-05

By virtue of the power of sale con-
ferred upon US as executors of the last
will and testament of Henry P. Mer-
rill, late of Worcester County, deceas-
ed, and by an order of the Orphans
Court of Worcester County, Maryland,
we will offer for sale at public auc-
ton to the highest bidder, in front of
the Parker House, Pocomoke City,
Maryland, on
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-05

Terms of sale: One-third cash on
the day of sale; one-third in six
months and one-third in twelve
months, or all cash at the option OF
the purchaser. Deferred payments to
be evidenced by interest bearing notes
secured to the satisfaction of the UNI
tersigned.
Revenue stamps and title papers at
the purchasers expense.
THE CITIZENS NATIONAL
BANK of PCOMOKE CITY
Executor.
John S. Melvin, Auctioneer.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-05

A prospective purchaser, making
application to us before the day of
sale, may arrange for reasonable
loan on the security of this property.
Crockett & Crockett.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-05
THE KENT COUNTY SCHOOL WRANGLE.

Our opinion and decision of the trial of w. A. P.
Strang before the Board of Education on Aug
ust 19th 1925.
The charges against Mr.. Strang have not
been proven therefore he is not guilty. But
seeing immense gathering of people from Rock
Hall and to our mind about equally divided for
and against Mr.. Strang and the feeling at times
seemed to be very bitter on both sides.
We believe for the best interests of the
school and community Mr.. Strang's usefulness
as high school teacher at Rock Hall has come
to an end, therefore in our judgment the Board
of Education should demand the resignation OF
Mr.. Strang forthwith.
HARRY DAVIS, Pres. Kent County School
ROBERT HILL
De- &c alaoI1fd ic1oaic
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-11-11
CLOCK REPAIRING.

lam in position to repair all
kinds of clocks, imported clocks a
speciality. All work Of this kind win
receive prompt attention, and guar
anteed to be first class.
Henry E. Miller,
Fairfax Boulevard & Lancaster Circle
July 22-tf
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-11-11
DISPERSAL SALE

Of Rsgissered Sksrthorn Durham
Cows and Heifers. and 30 Head Of
Pure Bred o. I. c. Hogs of Bcth
Sexes
WEDNESDAY. NOV. Is, 1925.
Commencing at 1890 o'clock en-
the above date on my farm, one mile
south of Summit Point. w. Va. and
5-miles north of Berryville, Va, on
the Summit Point and Berryville
turnpike, ! will make public sale of a
fine herd of
IT REGISTERED sHoRTHORN
DURHAM cews AND HEIFERs
TEN CALVES. S mades and 5 fe-
males, entitled to registration.
80 PURE-BRED o. |. C. HOGS.
three Of them brood sows. remainder
gifts and boars.
The herd Of cows include Julia
(936345): Rosalie. 711926: Roam
Beauty. 103 754; Princess, 1885,
TSP; Red Linda, 1,036, 1853; White
Duchess, 1036755: Topsy End, 1896
773; RosaIie's Best. 1196772: Mary
End, 1196770: Red Rose, 1196771;
Judith. 1196769; Topsy, 1896;
Gertie, 1911; Lady Sunshine,
1303976: Mariana. 1303977.
TERMS.-Twelve months credit
on sums of $4,000 and over, pur-
chaser TO give a negotiable note with
approved security on any of the near
by banks. Sums under $4,000. cash.
l. N. BONHAM.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-11-11
RESIDENCE PROPERTY FOR
GAZE

For Sale. my residence property at
the Bloomery, Good Location on pro-
posed new State Road to Washing
ton. at entrance to proposed bridge,
across the river. Large Lot, Good
House, Stable and other outbuild-
ings.
Chas. p. Kline
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-11-11
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA.
Plaintiff
FRANK B. BROWN, BERTHE Cook. ct
al, Emma A. Bennett, H. R. Brink
hurst. Annie 'Eyster Wright. Will
liam Furhman, Lucy Thomas. Ern-
est Nalle, Edgar Nalle, Nellie
Cooke, Rosie M. Borden, Sallie J.
Nalle. Julia Male Gregory. L. C.
Waggoner, P. T. Watt, w. Fl. Her.
bertson, and the unknown heirs of
John Brimmer. Mary A. Chat
and, Samuel d. Engle, VIM. Furh-
man, C. w. B. and J. w. Gearing,
G. s. Herbertson. w. c. Goodrich
and Edward Mulligan, S. Fl Higgin-
botham, G w. Lenhart. Mrs. G. W.
Lenhart. Hattie A. Matthews. Jen-
ME Male. F. Reister. j. L. Stroeh-
lein. Walter H. Show. Chas. F.
fancy. Nancy j. West. and L. C.
Waggoner, ...--..-.-.--..... Defendants.
Extract from decree entered in
above cause on 18th of October,
1925:
upon consideration whereof. it is
adiudged, ordered and decreed that
this cause be and it is hereby refer
red to Miss Louise c. Briscoe, Com
missioner in Chancery. to ascertain
and report the amount of taxes prop
erty chargeable against each of the
lots or parcels of land named in the
bill. formerly owned by said Emma
A. Bennett. Fl. R. Brinkhurst, Annie
Eyster Wright, William Furhman.
Lucy Thomas, Ernest Male. Edgar
Male. Nellie Cooke, Rosie M. Bor-
den. Sallie J. Male. Julia Male Greg
DRY. L. C. Waggoner. P. T. Watt. W.
H. Herbertson, and the unknown
heirs of John F. Brimmer, Mary A.
Chatand. Samuel D. Engle. VIM.
Furhman. C. w. B Gearing. j. w.
Gearing, G S Herbertson, W c Good
rich and Edward Mulligan. S H Hig-
ginbotham, G. w. Lenhart. Mrs. G.
w Lenhart Hattie A Mathews, Jen-
ME Male, F Reister. J. L. Stroehlein.
Walter H. Show, Chas. F. fancy.
Nancy West. and L. c. Waggoner
the amount necessary to redeem
each, the owners thereof and all
claimants thereto. and whether said
lots were sold to the State for taxes
of 1921.
Also any other matter deemed per-
tinent by the said commissioner in
chancery. Said commissioner in
chancery shall give notice required by
Sec. 8. Chapter los of the Code"
Copy. Teste:
C. w. CONRAD,
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Jeffer-
son County, West Virginia.
Notic~ IN all part;~. Jntere.ted in tha
Above Entitled Matter.
The plaintiff and each and all of
the above named defendants. and all
unknown owners and claimants of
any part or parcel of the lands men,
toned in plaintiffs bill in the above
entitled cause, will take notice, that
on the 9th day of November, 1925,
in the county of jefferson, | will COM
mence the discharge of my duties I'M
der the decree of reference in the
above entitled cause, copy of which
decree is published with the notice
AT which time and place, you and
each of you. can attend and protect
and defend any interest you may
have in the lands or any of them in
question in this suit.
Given under my hand this 31st dav
of October. 1925.
L. c. BRIscoE,
Evening star., 1925-03-03
Pass the Retirement Bill!

There is yet time for Congress to
pass the bill amending the retirement
act. Yesterday in the House the mat
ter was debated, and there was evil
dence Of a large and preponderant
sentiment for this legislation. The SEN
ate has passed the bill, and House
concurrence only is necessary for final
approval. If there is a will the way
is open.
II is hard to believe that this oppor-
tunity will be allowed to pass without
action. If when the gavel falls at noon
tomorrow this bill is not among the ac-
complishments a grave injustice will
have been done to a great number of
people. They were forcibly separated
from the public service for no fault Of
their own, merely because they had
reached a certain age after years of
faithful devotion to duty, most of
them still highly efficient. despite the
passage Of time. They were swept out
under a supposedly beneficent law,
which proved to be a grievous hard
ship. for the provision for their sus-
tenance in their old age was deplor-
ably deficient. Now It Is proposed to
increase their annuities slightly. This
advance will make the difference in
many hundreds Of cases between acute
privation and barely decent comfort.
If it Is denied many will lose hope and
will suffer. Perhaps some will die in
consequence of this disappointment
and this continued parsimony.
Responsibility rests now upon the
House Of Representatives, upon the
leaders Of that body, who virtually con-
troll the course OF legislation. No plea
of economy Is possible in justification
Of inaction. The bill as it stands safe
guards the Governments interests. 1t
should surely be enacted within these
last hours.
Evening star., 1925-03-03

lives in consequence Of such inclem-
ency as, early March often brings is
matter of record.
Whatever the weather, however, and
whatever the season. those who come
here to witness the formal change of
administration always see interesting
things. They get a glimpse OF the
Government at close range. Many
perhaps attend the final sessions of
Congress-, They visit the public build
fngs and institutions. They make pill
grimages to Mount Vernon. to Airing
ton and TO other places nearby where
history has been written and is now
recorded in monuments or cherished
souvenirs Of the past. And they are
made to feel that this is their city as
well as the city of the eWashingtonians;
the National Capital as well as a local
community. That they take pride in
1t is well assured.
All Washingtonians extend the well
come hand to these visitors and seek
to give them a sense of fellowship.
1t is a pleasure for the local residents
to serve as guides, to explain matters
to these guests, especially to first-com-
ers. The Capital community hopes
that those who are here or are coming
for this occasion will repeat their visit.
Evening star., 1925-03-03
Opinions Vary on Possibilities
Of Second Armament ParIey

tation Of war aircraft should be made
a part OF the agenda," thinks the
Kansas City Journal, which adds:
The fate OF such a movement would
turn on the attitude of France and
Japan, but the question should at
least be raised and the world per
mitted to know what their attitudes
shall be. And If the conference does
not reach an understanding with the
nations of the world regarding the
limitation OF aircraft, it will at least
nave learned that the United States
should bring its aircraft uy9yo the
standard OF other nations"
President Coolidge says the ma
tions are nearer accord now than
heretofore" remarks the Louisville
Times, through a more definite and
more widely entertained CONGESTION
OF the possibility to prevent war un
der an effective rule of law" The
Times adds, Apparently Mr.. Coolidse
believes that International thought fs
tending toward acceptance of a con-
ception which was unhappily not so
widely entertained in this country
when world peace by agreement was
conceived by Woodrow Wilson" The
birmingham News thinks that France
can only be made responsive to a
new conference idea by q guarantee
OF security for a period OF wears
against Germany. and adds: at is
only through this sort Of European
preparedness that President COOLIDGE
can possibly hope for success OF the
larger conference contemplated latar
on
Evening star., 1925-03-03

tional gifts ever made in this country
in that direction. It gave Washington
an outstanding eminenGe.
From a penniless lad Of poor parent.
age on a pioneer farm in Iowa to the
rating Of one Of the worlds richest
men! Such stories have been told many
times in this country in one degree
and another. They are no longer novel.
The story Of William A. Clark is but
one Of them. But 1t differs somewhat,
for this man was not OF the rugged
type usually to be found In the rough
work Of pioneering. He was frail. He
had none Of the typical characteristics
OF the adventurer in the unbroken
lands. He literally made his own way,
and the secret Of his success lay in his
firm belief in the value OF education.
He toiled to gain the rudiments Of
knowledge, and later he departed
from the traditions Of the mining
world by making himself a technical
expert His faith in himself, his devo-
ton to one purpose, were the secrets OF
his success.
Evening star., 1925-03-03
Boys Fix Penalty.
Make Culprits Stand on Platform
in Yard.

A boys school in California has q
dreadful form of punishment for in
corrfgfbie lads. 1t was devised nv
the boys themselves-their school is
elf-governing.
There are various other punish
ments, Of a minor nature, for mild
onenses. such as reprimands, denial
of certain privileges, confinement. etc.
but no corporal punishment for any-
thing. But If a boy misbehaves serf-
ously, time after time, scorning pun
ishment and authority, he is given
the limit.
The offender Is sentenced to stand
on platform out In the yard, before
the whole student body. Just that
and nothing more. There he stands
while all his fellows look at him sill
emily, and go back and forth to their
work and play, regarding him silently
as IL he were some strange creature.
mo more terrible disgrace can be-
Fall him." says school official. He
never repeats the offense."
There, as the official remarks, is an
exhibition, felt keenly by the culprit,
of "the strongest authority in the
world" It is invisible, yet it per-
meates all civilised life and has more
to do than any other factor in deter
mining human conduct. 1t is simply
public opinion"
Reading Of that Juvenile experiment
In penalogy, q reader begins to won
der whether grownup society Is using
this potent force at its full value in
the eternal war against evildoers.--
Winona Republican Herald.
Evening star., 1925-03-03
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

Meanness Is making its last stand
in America in homes, schools and
business establishments.
Wherever the vicious habit of
kidding prevails there fourtshes
meanness, for joking, "spoofing,' y
1t, Is nothing but meanness in dis
guise.
Untold harm is done in this broad
land OF ours through the prevalence
of this habit of Kidding" INDUCED
in by children at play, boys In school
and young men in college. associates
in business; in fact, in almost every
walk of life.
Wherever you go you will run into
pate in this degrading American sport
in order to call attention from your
self and make the other fellow the
butt of the joke.
Thus kidding" runs in mean
circle from one to another, resulting
in no real fun or genuine wit, but
only succeeding in making some one
feel bad, whether he manages to hide
1t or not.
Three young fellows come into q
restaurant. They select their break
fasts, bear them to their table and
sit down.
The tall ono says to the stubby one:
Hurry up: don't take all day"
The middle-aged one joins IN:
Hurry It up, old slow-poke."
The short feIlow feels called upon
to retoin: "Oh, / don't know about
that"
This intelligent breakfast CONVEX
sation then continues something like
this:
That's all right. Hustle it up,"
you'll be late ual''
''Oh, is that so?"
yes, that's SO. Hump yourself,
buddy"
"Oh, don't know about that"
"Well, l know about that Don't
dawdle over that sinker."
This sinker is all right"
"Oh. the sinker is all right. It's
not as slow as you are"
oh, am not so slow"
oh, no--only like q steam roller"
Well, q steam roller rolls 'em
smooth"
Yes. and It never gets anywhere.
Hustle It up, boI''
Put on paper, that sounds silly
enough, yet 1t is an actual transcript
OF a real conversation, a sample of
the stuff that masquerades as "jok-
ing" throughout these United States
1t goes on morning, noon and night
being SO common that IL is normally
not much noticed, It acting only as
something disagreeable, to which the
victim is so used that he perhaps does
not realize that he is being annoyed.
In his turn he finds It convenient
to kid" the kidder, so that the daily
habit at meals, in offices-even in
homes-is TO poke fun, usually of an
asinine character, at every one.
Why Is this?
Perhaps 1t derives its pestiferous
being from the staid Angio-Saxon
disposition. which, at least in the
United States, seems inclined to be
afraid Of the serious.
To be serious with another is
shameful 1t sayors too much OF re-
ligion. perhaps. or OF the Sunday
school. When ono is in church IL is
well enough to be serious, but once
outside the doors ones companions
would think one was a grind" or
some sort of ministerial son of a gun.
One therefore finds It highly con-
venient to put on an aspect of good
humor.
1t gives one the air of being a good
sport, something which tho average
young male American seems to re-
gard as the ultimate character in life.
II ono can pass as a good sport
Evening star., 1925-03-03
The Merger Bill Passed.

Passage by the House yesterday Of
the Senate bill permitting a voluntary
merger Of the local street railway COR
porattons, subject to approval Of Con-
gress, adds to the long list Of achieve
ments in the way OF constructive, valu.
able District legislation at this session
now closing. The passage Of this bin
was hardly expected, in view of the
congestion OF the calendars. It's adop-
tion by the Senate the other day in the
face OF determined opposition was q
cause Of surprise. 1t was effected by. a
compromise which overcame opposi.
ton to its consideration. In the House
it was given a hearing by unanimous
consent. and in the absence Of obJec.
ton was passed. and It now goes to the
President for approval.
This measure opens the way to a
voluntary consolidation Of the two
traction companies. 1t has been pro
posed that Congress itself fix the terms
and require the consolidation. Tho
present bill, which is about to become
law, gives the corporations the option
Of making their own agreement,
though Congress reserves the right OF
approval. It is intimated that IL ad.
vantage is not taken OF this permissive
merger opportunity Congress will pro-
ceed to compel the union.
An incentive to an amalganation Of
~ .,-.x> s,.,,+ur,,e @ 10 +hrp f,,rptohad Cav.
tain obvious difficulties are involved in
any consolidation. The properties Of
the two companies are widely different
in character. There Is q decided vari-
ance in their financial positions. One
system is Immediately remunerattve,
and the other has a large prospective
potentiality for profit. Whether they
can be united by the voluntary action
Of their stockholders remains to be
seen.
In respect to the Washington trac-
ton situation a new factor Of impor-
tance has recently developed. The
motor bus has become a competitor Of
the tram line, and has undoubtedly
taken some of its patronage. The pos
sibilities Of extension are recognized.
A competition has developed between
the traction companies and the bus
lines for areas not now reached by
tracks. Indeed, the future OF the fixed
track transportation utility Is some
what problematical, especially IN view
Of the large use Of the individual
motor car, which has also taken its
toll from street car patronage.
All these considerations are to be
taken into account In the matter of
consolidating the systems. The pub
lie concern is for the development Of
corporation conditions that will permit
the fixing Of the rate OF fare at the
lowest point compatible with good
service and proper measure Of profit.
The community hopes for results to
come from this permissive legislation.
Evening star., 1925-03-03
Inauguration Visitors.

Inauguration visitors to Washing
ton, though chilled by the early
March airs that are giving their last
touch Of Winter, are seeing the Capt.
tai under pleasant circumstances.
Despite the nippy atmosphere the
skies are clear. the streets are free
Of impeding ice and snow, travel is
easy and "sightseers" have free ac.
cess to all parts Of the city and the
environs Of historic interest. They do
not. however, see Washington at its
best. To get the proper angle on the
city they should come here about SIX
weeks later, when the parks are show
ing their greenery and the flowers are
beginning to bud and bloom, when the
foliage is coming forth. It has long
been the hope Of Washingtonians that
the Inauguration would be scheduled
for the latter part Of April, when such
conditions prevail, when the weather
is always clement and there is no
danger Of "narebacks" or unseasona-
BILE visitations. But this hope has been
deferred and Is now faint. For the
present disposition in Congress with
respect to the date Of the inaugu.
ration Is to advance 1t to early Jan.
uary, II change is made, with a com.
plete Encouragement Of the congress.
sional and Federal schedule Of events.
In former times, when great displays
marked the induction Of the Presi.
dents into Office, drawing immense
numbers Of visitors, Washingtonians
were always keenly apprehensive for
the comfort, and even the safety, Of
those who came to witness the cere-
mony. Elaborate preparations were
made for them, with great stands from
which the procession might be viewed
and with displays of fireworks pro-
vided for a climax in the evening.
Save for the ball, the entire program
was enacted out Of doors. and there
were serious risks Of harmful weather
conditions. That many people suf.
axed and $hzt 6oMe QerhapE lost x1eix