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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24
ANNOUNCEMENT

To the Voters of Worcester County:
I hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the office of States Attor-
ney for Worcester County, subject to
the decision of the coming Democratic
Primary Election.
March-27-tf. GODFREY CHILD.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24
DIR. J. r. COOKE
VETERINARIAN.

Practice on all live stock. Specialist
in Canine work. Hogs vaccinated,
Horses, and Mules vaccinated against
Meningitis. Vaccinate your bird dog
against Distemper. Nearest Veteri-
marian to Pocomoke City. Phone night
No. SO. Day phone No. 81, Temper
anceville. Oct.-24-tf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24
ANNOUNCEMENT

To the Voters of Worcester County:
I hereby announce myself as can
didate for the Office of County Com
missioner from the First Commission
ers' District subject to the decision of
the coming Democratic Primary Elec-
ticn.
Mch-27-tf. CHARLES L. MASON.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24
ANNOUNCEMENT

I / hereby announce myself as can
didate for the office of Sheriff for
Worcester County, subject to the will
of the people as expressed in the COM
ng Democratic Primary election.
Feb-13-tf. LENNIE T. PARKS.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24
ANNOUNCEMENT

I hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of County Treasurer for
Worcester County. subject to the
Democratic primaries in September. I
earnestly solicit your support.
ROGER w. LANKFORD,
Pocomoke City, Md.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24
, ANNOUNCEMENT

To the Democratic Voters Of Worces-
ter County, Maryland:
hereby announce myself as can
didatc for thu Office of County Treas
urer of Worcester County, subject to
the will of the people at the Demo-
cratic Primary Election in September.
4.3-tf T. SPENCE SMITH.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24
ANNOUNCEMENT

To the Democratic Voters of Worces-
ter County:
I wish to announce that I am a can
didate for the office of States Attor-
ney for Worcester county, subject to
the result of the coming Democratic
Primary Election.
3-27-tf. WILLIAM H. PRICE
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24
In the Circuit Court for Worcester
County, Maryland. No Miscellah-
eous. March Term, 1926.

The object of this proceeding Is
to procure the ratification and confirms
alton of tn sale made On the 18th
day Of November, 1924, by Henry B.
Pilchard, Treasurer of Worcester
County, Maryland, and Collector Of
State and County taxes for said Wor-
cester County, Maryland, for the year
1921, Of q certain tract or parcel of
land in the Fifth Election District Of
Worcester County, Maryland, known
as Lot No. 81, in Section A, in Block
100 of Fe.lw:ck City, being all and the
same land conveyed to Olivia G. Han
cock from Fenwick Island Land Com
pany, assessed to the heirs of Olivia
G. Hancock for the year 1921 to salts
fly and pay State and County taxes
thereon for said year, the said Treas
urer and Collector having made re-
port to this Court of said sale togeth-
er with all the proceedings had in re-
lation thereto and the provisions Of
law in relation thereto appearing to
have been complied with, it is there
upon, this 7th day Of April, 1926, by
the Circuit Court fer Worcester Coun-
ty, Maryland, ,adjudged and ordered
that notice be given by Insertion of q
copy Of this order in some newspaper
published in Worcester County, Mary
land, once a week for four successive
weeks before the 10th day of May,
1925, warning all persons interested
in property so sold to be and appear
in this Court on or before the 29th
day of May, 1926, TO show cause, if
any they have, why said sale should
not be ratified.
The report states the amount Of
sale to be $500.
JOSEPH L. BAILEY, Judge.
True Copy, Test:
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24

TERMS OF SALE: Ten per cent Of
the purchase price to be paid in cash
on the day Of sale, balance to be paid
before the ratification of the sale by
the Court and to be secured by note
with surety to the satisfaction Of
the Executor. Title papers at the ex-
pense of the purchaser.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24
GIvARz STORE NEWS.

For reliable merchandise, good SER
vice, and prices on the average lower
than others in ladies' furnishings, try
our store.
Sep-5-tf. BENJAMIN GIVARZ.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24
EwELL & CHILD, Solicitors.
ORDER NIsI.

X In the matter of tax sale of real
estate in the Fifth Election District
of Worcester County, Maryland, as
sessed to the heirs of Olivia G. Han
cock for the year 1921 and reported
by Henry B. Pilchard, Treasurer Of
Worcester County, Maryland,and Col
lector of State and County taxes for
said Worcester County, Maryland, for
the year 1921, Walter E.. Hudson,
Purchaser, ex parte. Sle
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24

! " 81 l.
100000 ~
The object of this proceeding is to
procure the ratification and confrma-
ton of the sale :.de on The. 11thf day
of November, 1924, by Henry Be Pilch-
ard, Treasurer of Worcester County,
Maryland, and Collector IF State and
County taxes for said Worcester Coun-
ty, Maryland, for. the year 1920, of a
certain tract or parcel of land in the
First Election District of Worcester
County, Maryland, and in the town
of Pocomoke City, and on Cedar Street
assessed to Shadarack Fisher for the
year 1920 and conveyed to a certain
George Fisher from Major T. Hall
and wife to satisfy and pay State and
County taxes thereon for said year,
the said Treasurer and Collector hav-
ing made report to this Court Of said
sale, together With all the proceedings
had in relation thereto and the provis-
ions of law in relation thereto appear
ling to have been complied with, it is
thereupon this 9th day of April, 1926,
by the Circuit Court for Worcester
County, Maryland, adjudged and or
.dered that notice be given by insertion
of copy of this order in some news
paper published in Worcester County,
Maryland, once week for four sue
cessive weeks before the 10th day of
May, 1925, warning all persons inter-
ested in the property so sold to be and
appear in this Court on or before the
Goth day Of May, 1926, to show cause
if any they have, why said sale should
not be ratified.
\ The report states the amount of sale
to be $4,000.
JOSEPH L. BAILEY, Judge.
True Copy, Test:
4 SUE M. COLLINS, Clerk.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24

eous. March Term, 1925.
,L W SIX E
The object of this proceeding is to
procure the ratification and confirmA-
ton of the sale made on the 26th day
of December, 1922, by Henry B. Pilch-
ard, Treasurer of Worcester County,
Maryland, and Collector of State and
County taxes for said Worcester
County, Maryland, for the years 1920
and 1921 of q certain tract or parcel
Of land in the Third Election District
of Worcester County, Maryland, and
in the town of Ocean City, assessed
to William w. Mills for the years 1920
and 1921 and conveyed to the said
William w. Mills from Synepuxent
Beach Company Of Baltimore City and
Mercantile Trust and Deposit Compa-
ny to satisfy and pay State and Coun-
ty taxes thereon for said years, the
said Treasurer and Collector having
made report to this Court Of said sale,
together with all the proceedings had
in relation thereto and the provisions
of law in relation thereto appearing
to have been complied with, it is there
upon this 9th day of April, 1925, by
the Circuit Court for Worcester Coun-
ty, Maryland, adjudged and ordered
that notice be given by the insertion
of copy of this order in some news
paper published in Worcester County,
Maryland, once week for four sue
cessive weeks before the 10th day of
May, 1925 warning all persons inter-
ested in the property so sold to be and
appear in this court on or before the
10Th day Of May, 1926, to show cause
IL any they have why said sale should
not be ratified. 49,
The report states the. amount of
sale to be $500. ~
JOSEPH l.. BAILEY, Judge.
True Copy, Test:
SUE M. COLLINS, Clerk.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24

Under and by virtue the of sale contained in the Last
Will and Testament of Francis M Wilson, late of Worcester Coun
ty Maryland deceased the undersigned Executor in said Will
named will sell 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, 1926-04-24
EwELL 6 CHILD, Solicitors.
ORDER NIsI

In the Matter of a tax sale of real
estate in the First Election District
of Worcester County, Maryland, as
sessed to Shadarack Fisher for the
year 1920 and reported by Henry B.
Pilchard, Treasurer of Worcester
County, Maryland, and Collector of
the State and County Taxes for said
Worcester County, Maryland, for the
year 1920, Godfrey Child, Purchaser,
ex parte.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24
EwELL & CHILD, Solicitors.
ORDER NISI..

In the matter of tax sale of real
estate in the Third Election District
Of Worcester :. e,,,,, County, Maryland. as
years 1920 and 1921 and reported by
Henry B. Pilchard, Treasurer of Wor-
cester County, Maryland, and Collect
or of State and County taxes for said
Worcester County, Maryland, for the
years 1920 and 1921, Harrison C. Mills
purchaser, ex parte.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24

In the. Circuit Court for Worcester
County, Maryland. No. Miscellan-
eous. March Term, 1926.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24

In the Circuit. Court for Worcester
County,. Maryland. No. Miscellan-
eous. March Term, 1925.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24
Wednesday, May 5th, 1926,
Beginning at 2 O'clock, P. NJ,

the right title and interest of said Francis M Wilson and
all those tracts parcels of land described as follows
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-24
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
Of the
PocomOke City National Bank

at Pocomoke City, in the state OF Maryland
at the close of business on April IL. 1925
RESnIIRCES
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-12-24
Nye's One Experience
With Cyclone Enough

have not the necessary per-
sOnal magnetism to look cyclone
in the eye and make it quail l am
stern and even naughty in my IN
tercourse with men, but when "A
Manitoba simeon takes me by the
brow of my pantalOons and throws
me across township %, range is,
west of the fifth principal meridian.
l lose my mental reserve and be-
come anxious and even taciturn.
AS the people came into the for
est with lanterns and pulled me out
of the crotch of a Eastwood tree
with a "tackle and fall" l remem-
Der | told them | didn't yearn for
any more atmospheric phenomena
The cyclone is natural phenome-
non, enjoying the most robust
health. 1t may be a pleasure for
man with great will power ana
an iron constitution to study more
carefully into the habits of a cy-
clone, but as far as am concerned
] could worry along some way II we
didn't have a phenomenon in the
house from one years end to the
other. AS | sit here, with my leg
in silicate of soda cokset ana
watch the merry throng pSomenad-
ing down the street, l cannot re-
press a feeling toward cyclone
that almost amounts to disgust
From "Bill Nye, His Own Life
Story" by Frank w. Nye.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-12-24

Marys voice traiIeu on INTO silence
She was thinking of that low. square
room in the farmhouse where she spent
so many happy holidays.
Janet leaned forward and touched
her softly. ut is d beautiful way tc
explain your Kindness" she whispered,
but whom am to pay?'
Mary looked at the frail girl in the
big chair. | overheard the little
maid who comes in to mop your floor
say that you We're the beautifulest pa
tient in the hospital She adores you
as a kind of goddess. Maybe you can
find a happy target in her Aim one
of your enchanting smiles at her and
see what happens. Now l must go.
Merry Christmas!"
Mary left in a breeze of cheerfulnesS.
A quarter of an hour later found
Janet and the little maid who mopped
the floors in gale of laughter. Janet
was telling her story and had heaped
her arms with fruit. The little maid
seemed TRANSPORTED with happiness
And it Is said that she later gave most
Of her fruit away to the cook.
Indirect payment. - whis-
pered Janet to herself as she slipped
that night into the harbor of sleep.
TO- 1925, Western Newspaper nion)
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-12-24

my graIGiather's farm. we always
went there for good, old-fashioned
Christmas. 1t was delightful place.
Sleigh rid coasting, skating, trips
into the woods for Christmas green's.
Everything that child would find ioy
in doing. Christmas Eve particularly
was o"srfowing with kind of intoy-
icating JOY Stockings pinned to the
mantel, tree in the corner, secrets
whispered about surprises-oh, the
finest feeling in the world, Janet.
Well" continued Mary looking out
into the dusk with a gentle usefulness
in her face, ''at this time l MENTION
happened to be hiding behind the
Christmas tree in the corner. The
other children had been packed off to
bed. | think was trying to sit up and
determine, once for all if there was a
Santa Claus. My mother and grand
father were talking together by the
fireplace and my mother was trying to
express her feelings about being there.
She told grandfather that it meant
everything in the world for her to
bring her children to the farm for
Christmas. They will never forget
this season of happiness she said.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-12-24
London Mansion Long
Abode of Noted Men

London's most famous gathering
place for men is Albany house,
where Gladstone, Disraeli, Henry
Irving, Byron, Canning and other
notable figures have lived. Albany
was purchased from the spendthrlft
duke of York during the reign OF
George III by Alexander COPELAND, q
London builder, who had conceived
the idea of turning the dukes nc
cadilly mansion into an apartment
building Of 62 suites. The free
holders of the building, all of whom
have always been men, number OF.
Under the rules the suites are occu-
pied almost entirely by bachelors
or widowers and none may carry on
a business or profession within its
walls. 1t is operated by men OF So
cial and political prestige along
business lines without idea of profit,
and the trustees have turned down
offers Of millions for the site.-New
York Times.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-12-24

say to your children you need not
worry about any returns to me.
Payment does not always come back
directly. 1t goes on in other ways
Your children, from the happy mem
cries in this house, will continue
to carry on tho tradition. They will
make other people happy for the sake
of the merry times they had here My
payment comes in knowing this. !
give happiness to you and them. and
they, in turn. will pass it on to others.
1t is form of indirect payment The
satisfaction of seeing the seed of joy
blossom into generosity towards others
is the best payment in the world
Janet" went on Mary. Il did not
see Santa Claus that night hid behind
the Christmas tree but | sneakea out
and went to bed thinking about grand
father. 1t is something l can never
forget. If it has been possible to
bring you a few things that help te
While away the dull days, blame it on
grandfather. He started the debt. Pm
paving him nartlv through Won
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-12-24
The Hole in Macdronii

A visitors query: "What makes
the hole in macaron"? was ant
swered the other day by macaroni
and spaghetti factory. a bronze
pin does it. Bronze is used for
many reasons, but principally be-
cause it is clean and will not rust.
Numerous little bronze pins are To-
Gated within the perforations Of the
macaroni die. Dough Is forced
through the top of the die by ny
draulic pressure, and as it comes
through the bottom it takes OH the
well-known form of macaroni. A
similar bronze die forms spaghetti,
a smaller bronze pin being used. =
New York Times.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-12-24
GoshalUks Are Fighters

Sportsmen tell tales of goshawks
that Illustrate their ferocity and
boldness. Charles y. Lanier of
Greenwich. Conn, recites an ex-
perience he had while shooting in
the CarolinaS some years ago. A
blue heron lit near his ducking
blind. Almost Immediately it was
attacked by goshawk. The hawk
fastened its talonS in the heron $
back and refused to leave its prey
on the approach of HIr. Lanier.
Both birds were dispatched by the
aid of stick, the goshawk bristling
and showing fight TO the last.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-12-24
Two of a Kind

Eyes, Willie" man said in a
sour voice to his little son, you
kept your promise to run all the err
rands without growing last month
and so I'm going to keep my prom
Use and reward you"
The man took out So gold piece
and a silver dollar.
"Now, Willie-boy,' he said. for he
was a great buffer, which OF these
nice coins will you haveF :, -,
81 won't be selfish, papa, said
willie who was chip off the old
block. "Tll take the little one"
But his father slipped the gold
piece back into his pocket.
"For not being selfish" he SAID;
sim going to give you the big one
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-12-24
Why Grocers Get Gray

"Have you any nice young gro.
cers?" inquired flustered young
bride. who had intended to ask for
chickens. "Why-why, yes" was
the astonished reply at the other
end of the wire. We'll, send me
two dressed" "Dressed?" said the
grocer, more astonlshed than ever
"Nell. no." was the reply. after a
moments reflection. Il believe you
NAV send them undressed. My hus-
hand is coming home early. and he
can wiring their necks and the cook
and ! will dress them. "-Progres-
siye Grocer.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-12-24
Merry Christmas
BY James E. Hungerford,
in Michigan Farmer

CHRISTMAS is coming to bless us again,
~ Bringing its bounty @ blessings to men!
Wiping out worries and troubles and freis;
Routing the past. with its futile regrets"
B!ottipg on. memories, tragic and drear-
Filling cur hearts with the msgic O. cheerl
Giving US gifts from the Giver above
Greatest o which is the Spirit O. Lowell
Christmas is coming to wipe away care,
Bringing rich blessings for mankind to share;
Giving to some o us gifts O. sweet pcaes,
And from our troubles and sorrows, surccase;
Giving to others in life fresh start;
Courage to try agan-and brave heart.
Helping the helpless, and cheering the strong
Gifts frou, above to humanity's throng!
Christmas is coming with blessings untold
Rarer thnn gifts O. mere silver and gold;
Giving us happiness, kelpfulpcss, hope,
As in the darkness we stumble and grope;
Giving us gifts O. contentment and cheer
Setting Us free from the bondage O fear;
Christmas is coming and SO, fellowmen,
Here's wishing you all merry Chris.mass
again.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-12-24

zines or nau ues,@ned IRON paper.
On the way home Mrs Lee and
Clara planned to have their Christmas
packages fastened over Mr.. Lee, VIE
would serve as a tree, while Leste.
as Santa Claus, would distribute the
gifts. Upon arriving home they were
surprised to find Mr.. Lee and Lester.
who had expected to be away until
dark. There was greater surprigl
when they found the chores done and
supper ready.
Let us have cur tree and Santa
Claus first" Mr.. Lee said, when he
heard of the plan of ''man-tree" and
a boy-Santa Claus. OF course, every
one was willing. So the packages.
some of which had been brought that
day from town, We're being fastened
over Mr.. Lee as the tree, when he
said. mischievously winlking at Lester,
"Please don't forget the large package
I just brought for all of you. 1t is in
the closet"
Mrs. Lee and Clara ran excitedly
to the closet when package-a tall
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-12-24

with packages which you may take
from me md give to the boys at the
sheep-herders' wagon tomorrow. Fa-
ther and Lester will be gone to town
Ill day and we will visit the boys and
present them with tree and Santa
Claus for Christm s Eve Mrs. lie,
laughed. q
Mrs. Lee sang all the next morning
al her baking, after she had tucked
he. husband and ten-year-old Lester
in the sled for their long drive In
the afternoon, with basket on her
arm and some small packages fastened
over her coat, so she would represent
Il tree, Mrs. Lee and Clara started
to the wagon to carry Chris, gas to
the sheep-herders.
While Mrs Lee put the wagon in
order, clara tackled up bits of Christ.
mas color she Ind clinned from mara-
tsa~~ -
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-12-24

ana Holland. The collections con-
sist not only of minerals, insects,
agricultural products and by-prod-
ucts, but also contain models Of
farm animals, models and specitica-
tons Of agricultural implements, H.
Illustrations showing the advance
ment of scientific Investigations Of
insect pests, and the manner in which
they attack. These collections are
usually in connection with some az
ricultural school and are used for
purposes of illustration and demon
stration. one of TIE largest CT
these museums is located ut Berlin
in Germany.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-12-24

&c h + i S t N a S to
them will always
shine In a glow
of joyous memory.
You are g i V i n g
them and me the
most preci o u $
C a p i t a | in the
W orl d: one on
W h i C h we can
draw for inspira-
ton as long as we
live Then s h e
asked him how
she could ever re-
pay him for his
generosity.
"Grandf a t h e T.
looked at her and
said slowly, IF
these ChriStmases
mean what You
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-12-24
Keep the Mind Open

IT is we'll always to be open
minded. Necessary is it, however,
TO distinguish between what is good
and what is bad. Too many people
fail so to do, opening their minds
to let In the wrong kind Of stuff.
Such people retrograde instead OF
progress. Grit.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-12-24

slst on regarding il SO seriously?
Listen to me, Janet. and | will tell you
a story of another Christmas Eve"
Janet rested her head on the back of
the chair and regarded her friend
with grave affection. Mary was a
tower of strength. What would have
been these bleak months of recovery
without her?
"Once when l was about ten years
old" hopuu Marv ~ was yicitiDO at
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-12-24

YOU like. | don't
mind that. Only
don't worry about
it. You take all
the fun out of it.
Accept, my child,
and don't be tor
mented with silly
ideas Of some
kind of payment.
Here 1t Is Christ
mas Eve, when
the Spirit Of Civ
ing is abroad in
the land. There
Is nothing so love
~ as giving. But
how can one en-
joy this pleasure
it Intelligent peo-
pie like you in
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-12-24

trip to town after James, who was
now hungry and ready for supper.
MAY | serve as your tree this year,
with branches, l hope, strong enough
to hold all the trust and confidence you
place in me, as well as to hold any
packages of love and service the real
Santa Claus allows me to carry to his
children everywhere? Again | hope
that | may be worthy Santa Claus
His Santa Claus-to distribute His
peace and good will" James said as he
learned of the afternoon visit to tho
sheep-herders' wagon.