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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-10-21
rs Worth It

Every housewife who uses an oil
stove should devote five minutes to
1t each morning, filling the reservoir
and wiping off the wicks. This care
insures perfect flame and no SCOT or
odor.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-10-21
Vegetable Cookery

In cooking vegetables use as little
water as possible. Have it boiling
when the vegetables are put in,
otherwise the vitamins, salts. and
flavor ara los =.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-10-21
For the Chocolate Fans

For the Chocolate Fans
Rich Devils Food Cake with Lap
lander frostinE is q cake which
appeals especially to those who like
chocolate. Miss Margaret Allen Hail,
nutrition expert at the Battle Creek
College of Home Economics, gives
this as her favorite recipe:
a cup butter
2 cups sugar
! cup milk
cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
cup chopped nuts
2 squares chocolate.
Cream the butter with one cup OF
sugar Beat egg yolks, add the
other cup sugar beat until creamy.
Combine the two mixtures. Silt
baking powder with flour and ADD
to creamed mixture alternately with
the milk Add melted chocolate ana
nuts. and fold in egg whites. Bake
Laplander frosting.
Laplander FrOstins
egg
cup sugar
"a SQUARES chocolate cut Ane
tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons butter
" teaspoon vanilla
Beat the egg, add milk, butter,
sugar and chocolate. Cook slowly
over flame, stirring constantly. When
mixture comes to boil, remove
from fire, add vanilla and beat until
thick enough to spread.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16
SIDEWALKS SHOULD BE FOR PEDESTRIANS ALor

be recalled that months ago we drew the atten
authorities the ACCESSIBILITY OF denying the OF the
for roller skating for the suggestion being
danger resulting from collision between the skater and the
pedestrian the latter would probably suffer In
jury specially if it happened to be elderly
What feared has happened and while the accident
not by skater yet similar device furnished the
ment and painful injury resulted.
have inclination whatve to anyone it was an
accident pure simple The little chaps concerned toe
young either exercise due oehought to extrcae them
quickly in emergency They bent good time
joyous their abandonment and careless than what
be expected from boys so immature.
But the remains that elderly lady knocked down
and is quite sufferer from bruises and perhaps broken
And there nothing to prevent repetition of such
Whether be skater scooter it constitutes menace to
pedestrians and specially to those whose prevents that
of sepoecve power to enable them to out
frst-best in a collision.
We wish repeat what said in former article that
would be place unreasonable restrictions upon such
pastmes furnish boys and girls with wholesome fun The
youth play it is natural and should be encouraged
But it should take long argument to show the danger OF
turning sidewalks into skating for b
cycles cyces scooter One serious injury should be su
nt to make City Council take action and restrict side
walks the of pedestrians, thereby nsurng safety at least
from the danger in question rs=rsE=s&%zs
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16
WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH YOU, MAC?

"A the recent Ocean City blaze, when nearly $780,
600 damage done, emen gathered from tour nelgn-
boring towns to aid. Salisbury sent two pumpeIS sea
ford DEL was there Berlin and Snow Hill sent their
men, while Princess Anne won the honors Tor the long
rrn having travelled forty-six miles and reached Ocean
City in time to assist in the fight w. McC.
way agin U.S. down here? Why don't inform youre
parng your stuff Why give double credit IN some
where belong and Withhold entirely from otnes "neie
is Justly deserved. , :. "a, 4
Reckon Salisbury have told you the big Lafance truck
at the Ocean City fire belonged to them and swallowed
hook line nker Pocomoke City there with pon Iee
and according letter of thanks received from the ocean y
fire department saved whole southern end of the city from
destruction But according to the biggest most
trunk beach belonged to Salisbury and Pocomoke WASH
ALL Only three were throwing
Civ Salisbury Bern-and the first named sending faster
than any But somehow other were seeing double
for Salisbury and eyes shut entirely for Poconoke.
Again ask "How Gomez And this isn't the first time
YOU have the belt has been within the memory OF
man that YOU got with good Snow Hill friends by
quoting being forever and etenay besmrched with
nasty element Jail from Pocomo and that
way from prison walls That wasn't NICE know We made
trying laugh that off but some OF our pest and
friends there thought real hard of what we had to say
and our joke fell fiat ~ -,
wouldn't be surprised the next notice ne OF us was to
effect disappeared from the face of the eah and
with Puncheon Landing Cross Roads, Double
Bridges to tell him much In evidence
whether fighting fires running down criminals resentng
of omission commission by careless Baltimore Sun report
Pocomoke will shake his hand
far his manual dgts concerned it won't interfere very
with his correspondence they
his stories bunged they read if ne had written
them with his toes.
a splendid fire department 1t at Ocean
City fighting with the and doing splendid service There
mentioning them there to note
here it. your facts all facts and moth
ing but the facts.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16
LIFE AND. DEATH.

Surely in the midst Of life in death Today often finds
enjoying the best of health reveng in the delights OF family
and home resting in the possession of competence and with
heart full of good will toward all.
Tomorrow his little flame of life is extngushed his spirit has
left its physical embodiment and has flown to worlds know not
Of The quick has become the Dead the mortal the immortal
time has changed to eternity and in BREATH he from the
known to the great unknown.
Striking examples of this fate have been furnished in the
swift of the Grim Reaper his scythe cut down two of
citizens just little than weeks time Are G. Land
ing and William Stevenson.
Death at all times is shocking Long days of illness, when
racked with disease indication points to dis
solution do not relatives and friends for the words He
dead The fact that loved will in
the esh longer lift his voice in loving communication but
forever STILL is hard to realize indeed can't be- until time has heal
ed the wound caused by his sinking into the grave.
But when death the stroke of lightning cutting
down when life to be most attractive and v
ing holding world of joythen indeed additional pang
and hearts with almost grief We
fail understand the workings of Onscent God and
times prone to rebel at the fiat of the Omnpotent
Democrat wishes to extend its sympahies to the fa
have been quickly transferred from Earth to
last resting place. There divinity which shapes ends
belief in the infabty of the Supreme Judge will
towards supplying with that of resignation to the
Will of the Father and personal knowledge that HE doeh All
Things Well"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16

at 8 o'clock, P. M, all the following
tracts or parcels of timberlands, to
wit:
az All that tract or parcel of land
which was conveyed to said Francis
M. Wilson by deed from Henry NJ.
Trader and Hattie F. Trader his wife,
dated June 9, 1917 and recorded a.
mong the land records of Somerset
County, Maryland, in Liber w. ]. S.
No. 70 folio 191 ct sea-, together with
right of way from said lands to the
public stone road which was granted
to said Henry M. Trader by deed
from Winter C. Cullen and wife, duly
recorded among the land records a
foresaid. These lands are about one
mile from Pocomoke City, near the
stone road leading towards Dividing
Creek Bridge, and contain IA acres,
more or less.
(2) All that tract or parcel of land
in Dublin District, Somerset County,
Maryland, on or near the State road
leading from Pocomoke to Princess
Anne, near Costen Station, sometimes
known as Jno. S. Landlord timber
lands, which was conveyed to Francis
M. Wilson by deed from Mrs. Mariet-
ia E. Clarke duly recorded among
the Land Records of said Somerset
County, containing S5 acres more or
less.
90 All that tract or parcel of land
in said Dublin District County and
State aforesaid (partly cleared and
partly woodland) on the county road
leading from Costen Station to Cokes-
bury which was conveyed to said Fran
els M. Wilson by deed from Samuel A.
Evans and Carrie d. Evans, his wife,
dated the ed day of November, 1919
and recorded among the land records
os said Somerset County in Liber w.
II. S. No. 70, folio BAL ct sea-, contain
ing 26 acres, more or less. For fur
Their particulars apply to the under
signed.
Terms Of Sale:-Cash. Title Deeds
and Revenue Stamps to be furnished
by the purchaser. Possession given
on ratification of sale. All taxes paid
by the undersigned to January l.,
1926.
JOHN FRANCIS WILSON,
Executor.
John S. Melvin, Auctioneer.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16

Ordered by the Orphans Court of
Worcester County that the sale made
by John Francis Wilson, Executor of
the Last Will and Testament of
Francis M. Wilson, deceased, under
the power of sale in the Will of said
Testator, and reported to this Court
for ratification, of certain real estate
of said Testator, near Goodwill, Wor-
cester County aforesaid, be ratified
and confirmed; unless cause to the
contrary thereof be shown on or be-
fore the eighth day of February,
1926; provided a copy Of this order be
inserted in some newspaper printed
in Worcester County once in each of
three successive weeks before the LIST
day of February, in the year 1926.
The Report states the amount of
sale to be $1,000.
SAMUEL E. SHOCKLEY,
THOMAS J. FASSITT,
ISAAC J.. DAVIS,
True Copy, Test: Judges.
PAUL JONES,
Register of Wills, for Worcester Co.,
Maryland.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16

Ordered that the sale made and re.
ported in these proceedings by j
Shiles Crockett, Assignee, be ratified
and confirmed, unless cause to the
contrary thereof be shown on or be.
fore the .30th day of January, 1926
provided copy of this order be in.
serted in some newspaper published
in Worcester County once in each Of
three successive weeks before the 25tf
day of January, 1926.
The report states the amount o!
sale to be $2050.
SUE M. COLLINS, Clerk
True Copy, Test:
SUE M. COLLINS, Clerk
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16

This stock was selected especially
for this market. They are all broke
and ready for use, and will weigh from
900 to 1850 pounds. This is a good
opportunity for anyone needing mules
as they are exceptionally good ami
mails. They can be inspected on Fri.
day preceding sale date. Sale will
take place rain or shine.
Terms of Sale-Four months credit
will be given, the purchaser to give
bankable note with approved security.
JOE KINDIG.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

The annual meeting of the share
holders of The .Pocomoke City Ma
tional Bank of Pocomoke City, will be
held in the building of the said Bank
January 18th, 1926, between the
hours Of ten o'clock A. M, and two
o'clock p. M, for the election Of a
board of directors for the ensuing
year and for the transaction Of any
other business which may properly be
proposed.
Cashier.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16
Absolutely Safe

you'll have to dive off that tail
cliff and rescue the heroine" pro.
nOunced the movie director.
What! !" calculated the star. "Wfy,
there's not two feet Of water below ~
Certainly nos" returned the di-
rector comfortingly, "you can't pos
sibly drown"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16
Crockett & Crockett, Solicitors
ORDER NIsI.

J. Shiles Crockett, Assignee of The
Citizens National Bank Of Pocomokc
City, body corporate, Executor Of
John T. M. Sturgis, Mortgage OF
Thomas Henderson and Leila Hender.
son, his wife, ex parte.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16
Notice to Taxpayers

This Board will sit each Monday
during January and February for the
special purpose of REIMBURSEMENT of
taxes, when found necessary, for the
year 1926. ay
WARNING is GIVEN THAT AT
TER FEBRUARY 2S, 1925, NO RE-
DUCTIONS WILL BE GRANTED
AS WE MUST CLOSE OUR BOOKS
FOR THE LEVY.
Board of County Commissioners for
Worcester County.
JOHN w. MUMFORD,
President.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16

Ordered that the sale made and re-
ported in these. proceedings by J.
Shiles Crockett, Assignee, be ratified
and confirmed, unless cause to the
contrary thereof be shown on or be
fore the 3Oth day Of January, 1926;
provided a copy of this order be in
serted in some newspaper published
in Worcester County once in each Of
three successive weeks before the
25th day of January, 1926.
The report states the amount of
sale to be $4100.
SUE M. COLLINS, Clerk.
SUE M. COLLINS, Clerk.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16
His Only Hope

"Can you help ME get my car out
of a mud hole?" asked the motorist.
you're stuckT" queried the farmer.
"Oh. no doubt. But there isn't any
other way out, so I'll pay you
what you demand."-American Legion
Weekly.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16
Quite Sufficient

Employer-Did you leave before
FIVE o'clock7
Clerk-No. l stopped until five. be-
lieve in eight hours at the Office.
Employer-Yes. Eight hours sleer
is enough for anybody.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16
A Vast Hon1esickness

~ feel awful guess I'm home
sick"
where do you live?"
I'm the winter we go to Florida and
In the summer we go to Maine and
the rest of the time we live near Min
neapolis. "-IIomestehder's Paper.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16
Fathers Wrong

Father greatly disapprOve of that
young Smithson, and one particular
reason is his lack of industry in his
calling
Daughter-His calling? Why. he
calls seven evenings in the week.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16
CARD OF THANKS

i wish to extend my sincere thanks
to all my kind friends, and my kind
neighbors, for flowers autos, and ev-
cry service rendered during my recent
bereavement in the loss of my eldest
son They will never be forgotten.
Mrs. Elizabeth Landing.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16
Beauty Stuff

did you try carrots for the com.
plexion. as told You tor"
asked for 'em, but the druggist
never heard Of EN-"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16

In the Circuit Court for Worcester
County. In Equity. No. 3485 Chan
Gerry. November Term, 1925. To wit
December 30th, 1925.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16
A CufusfroDhc

Madam Rotary-How was your Eu-
ropean trip?
Madame Kiwanis-A great disap-
pointment-we missed an issue of
Continued Stories Magazine some
where and it never caught up to u.s.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16
Crockett & Crockett, Attorney.
Crockett & Crockett, Attorneys.
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
TIMBER LANDS

Under and by virtue of the power
of sale contained in the Last Will and
Testament of Francis M. Wilson, late
of Worcester County, deceased, the
undersigned, Executor in said Will
named, will sell at public auction in
front of the Parker House, Pocomoke
City, Worcester County, Maryland, on
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16
Her Striking Posuer

II hear that Polly Peach is apply.
ing for position as policewoman."
'Well, Polly would arrest attention
IL nothing else"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16

Warden of Prison-What! It's
against your religion to split rocks?
Prisoner--Yes. What the Lord has
joined let no man put asunder.'
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16
Counting the Cost

II would afford the human race
OF happiness better chance
II every war that might take place
Had to be paid for in advance. g..
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16

In the Orphans Court of Worcester
County, Maryland. December Term
1925, to wit. January 5, 1926.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16

This stock was selected especially
for this market. They are all broke
and ready for use, and will weigh from
900 to 1850 pounds. This is a good
opportunity for anyone needing mules
as they are exceptionally good ami
mails. They can be inspected on Fri
day preceding sale date. Sale will
take place rain or shine.
Terms of Sale-Four months credit
will be given, the purchaser to give
bankable note with approved security.
G.. C.. CHINN.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16
A RADIO OF THE FIELD

Timely tale from the Ladies' Home
Journal: A little stalk Of goldenrod
was just about dry enough to blow
away.
"As q broadcaster." ne chuckled, 81
claim to rank with the most powerful
stations In the country. Wonder how
many are tuned in?"
A scattering volley Of sneezes told
that number Of people were already
getting him.-Boston Transcript.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16

Estate of Francis nj. Wilson, late
of Worcester County, Maryland, de-
ceased.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16

"You say the trout weighed ten
pounds"
Eyes. sir! II was the biggest trout
| ever saw"
"And 1t got away from youF"
EYES,"
"Will you make an oath to that?"
"I'll make no more oaths: swore
enough when 1t got away"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16

In the Circuit Court for Worcester
County. In Equity, No. 3484 Chan
Gerry. November Term, 1925. To wit:
December 80, 1925.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16
You Sure Are!

There amt no use to argue
There amt no use to pout:
The jumps the guy that calls EN-.
When he says You're out" you're
out.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16
JUST THE THING

First fiSh--What's Mrs. Sea Cow
doing now?
Second Fish--Running a dairyi
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16
Crockett & Crockett, Solicitors.
ORDER NISI.

j. Shiles Crockett, Assignee of
Thomas ]. Veasey, Mortgage of Ida
J. Hayman, ex parte.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16
ORDER NISI.

Crockett & Crockett, Attorneys.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16

"His wife says he's hard-boiled."
''She ought to know-she keeps him
In hot water all the time"
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-02

spent Thanksgiving with Mr.. and
Mrs. J. V. Taggart Sr.
Attend Conference
The 3. Y. P Z. Of the Baptist
church sent - representatives. to the
Southern California p. y. p. L. con
vention at San Diego, November
2G, 27 and 2S. The convention was
Il great success and all who attend
ed were inspired by the wonderful
addresses given by DR.. }. Whitcomb
Brougher, DIR. John Bunyan Smith,
Rev. James A. Francis, Rev. W. f.
Harper. George Ellingwood JOY and
others.
Word has been received that Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph l.. Mcclellan met
close to Riverside about two weeks
ago and Mrs. Mcclellan is in the
hospital.
The Emmanuel Circle held their
monthly meeting at the church to-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. a. Whitmcr had
as their dinner guests Thanksgiving
day. Mr.. and Mrs. /. A. McKinnon
and Mrs. b. II. Banchar and daugh-
ter, Nirginia.
Jack Whitmer and Lonnic Robert
son and o. r. Cosand attended the
Southern California conference of
the y. NJ. c. A., which was held at
Glendale.
William Anderson, who is attend
ing Pomona college, spent Thanks
Civ with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joel Anderson.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. K. Worley and
two daughters were entertained at
Il Thanksgiving dinner at the home
Of Prof. and Mrs. G. b. Collins.
Sam Rcman, who has been spend
ing several months at Dinuba with
his parents, has returned to the val
ley for the winter.
j. H. Halpin, who has been seri-
ously i'll at the local hospital has re-
covered sufficiently to return home.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-02
Rum Smuggler
Still Missing,
by United Press Leased Wire

NEW ORLEANS. Dee. 2.-No
trace of the French rum schooncl
ArcSne j, which escaped from an
American cutter with two Amcri-
can dry agents aboard, had been
found today.
Every available craft Of the in
tcrnal revenue department is aid
ing in the search for the speedy
French boat.
Prohibition officials today were
somewhat apprehcnSive for the saty-
ty of j. b, Matthews, assistant pro-
hibition administrator and an as
siStant who were aboard the lum
ship when it made its break to~
freedom Monday night.
The French ship had been cap
'urcd by American cutters and was
being brought into port but the cut.
tcrS had to release the boat due to
rough water. After putting into
base the cutters returned for tl"
French schooner and found it had
steamed away with the two Amcrj-
cans aboard.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-02
THEATERS

In "Privatc Ivy Murphy,' the
Warner picture starring George Jcs-
sell, featuring Vera Gordon and Pat.
sy Ruth Miller. and directed by
Lloyd Bacon and coming to the Val
lev thcatcr next Friday for a two
days run, the actual parade of the
returning "Old Sixty Ninth : up
Fifth avenue is shown wAh Jimmie
Walker, Governor Smith. Mayor Hy-
Ian, William Randolph Hearst and
other notablcs in the reviewing
stand
Private Ivy Goldberg had taken
the name Of Murphy fore bust
ness reasons and when assigned to
the Irish regiment he still kept the
name, thinking the thorny path
might be Il bit easier. The boys ac-
ccptcd him rs "Private IZZv Muir
rhy,' Il name which he never dis
graced.
His parents, come from the
Ghetto to witness the big parade,
but with broken hearts, for word
/ has come that their boy his been
killed in action, Then they see
him, proud in his O. D.. helmet, gun
lhobnails, puttecs and all!
/ It's Il hale, hcart-walming pie
j tlre, "Privatc Ivy Murphy.' 1t
i is breeder of tolerance. \ story
Of youth, bravery, love and honor
with many chuckle and an occas-
icnai tear, and the Inference that
it 5 Il pretty good old world after
! all
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-02

Hurry! December 10--Your Last Chance!
Many people from all the valley have and taken
advantage of the BIG BARGAINS that this
special sale.
We OyerstOcked with tremendous surplus which
trying dow where make better display