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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-12-28
TO THE NEW YEAR OF 1885

Merle Thorpe in the January 1885, of the Nations Bust
ness has forewod the incoming cycle OF Time we cannot
do better than quote it in full:
To Wish the American people happy and prosperous New
Year is than fecate each individual on his
their everlasting credit let 1T be that the
people this land have the to adversely into pro
of the national life No observer has ever
had to report Nothing the American front"
the makeup of this force Tor advance
the incentive of opportunity the avors of climate environ
important contributors to the urge to improve 10 en-
hanc develop to succeed And ever the impulse inc
IDEAL No greater slur could be upon t spiritual STATURE
than to label America the land of the almighty dollar
els there country where zeal for genuine bettelment OF
responsive will to raise the standard
living all that the phrase mpes The genuine concern of the
people has not been solely with telephones and bath tubs but with
art with music with science things that signify culture
Indeed there ample argue that the influence of the
American people beyond the tremendous feat OF establishing
civilization against formidable hostility at home and abroad IS
share for the good to their abundance in the
of all mankind -,
competency with situation which might
radiant emanation of the enthusiasm and which
pshment No human society has provided more ch common
the judgment that faith without work barren 1t
ton the guide posts of the order have been pushed for
saents which would thoroughly fabulous to the
very who made their dreams come true.
what has been done the turn OF the century is
epic applied vitality In the thirty 19OO1929 despite
great financial disturbance the number of
increased faster than production The physical volume
goods increased three times with hours of labor reduced Is
per In the necessities of e the convenences the
luxures all have shared
"Details would only the conclusion of progress
and disclose decisive design Such growth not just happen
the experience of business will testify In their
they have witnessed revising improvement
ganzaton in methods in equipment This mood to seek perfect
ion the economic order did end the world catastrophe of
out 1885 In this Immortality of the American philosophy the
nua scktag of mental and spiritual values offers fresh
IF the wish will be father to the deed the seasons greet
ings will shine with new uster in the year to come
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-12-28
Sat-, Dec. 20, 1884

At the hour of three o'clock in the af-
ternoOn, in front of the Parker House
POcOmOke City, Maryland
all that lot or parcel of ground situate,
lying and being in Pocomoke City,
Worcester County, Maryland ,on Oak
Street, beginning for the same at the
corner Of Oak and Broad Streets and
running thence by and with said Oak
St., northwesterly forty-five #; thence
southwesterly by line parallel with
Pocomoke Avenue and also parallel
with Broad Street one hundred and
thirty-three feet, thence southeasterly
by line parallel with said Oak St.,
seventy-three feet to Broad Street;
thence northeasterly by and with said
Broad Street one hundred and thirty
three feet to Oak Street, the place of
beginning, being all and the same
property by the aforesaid mortgage
conveyed.
This property is improved by a
dwelling with water and lights and a
barn in the rear.
Terms of sale CASH.
Taxes paid to January 1, 1885.
Possession on ratification of sale.
Title papers at the expense of the
purchaser.
L. PAUL EWELL, Assignee.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-12-28
A MERITED AWARD

We glad to note that the people of sister city, Girls
field agatng the matter of award Charles
Tyler youth of eighteen who bravey rsked his life
to that of comrade in danger of DEATH
There few instances of unSefh action than that
of this young Somerset boy His comrade John Fubush attack
ed by epilepsy fell into the waters of the Little Annamessex
River Without any thought other than to safe life Tyler
plunged in and held the unconscious body of his above the
water until help
of praise commentator much for this
heroic deed Coming from boy of his looms much lar
the horizon of bravery than of mature
had found himself confronted with the contingency He
influenced by emotion which thought of
fate whether that devotion to his companion simply
life. There must be something in the mental moral
makeup of Tyler that stands out sharp contrast to the
general of mankind There nobility self sacrificing
pulse seldom exhibited and when u.s. it should not
warded.
We do doubt those charge of bestowing medal of
merit for such deeds will recognize that here splendid
uny identify the boy those who have brave heart
and fearessness that should be held example We
would rejoice action recognizing his wonderful
his devotion friend and his disregard of
thing except to him alive
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-12-28
Saturday Jan. II, 1885

At the hour of three o'clock p. M.
All that lot or parcel Of ground in
Pocomoke City, Worcester County,
Maryland, situate, lying and being on
the southwest side of Market Street
and more particularly described as fol-
lows: Beginning for the same on said
the property of William S. School
field, where he now resides, and rum
ming thence in southeasterly direct
ion by and with said Market Street to
the property of Emma w. Lucas;
thence southwesterly by and with the
line of the said Emma w. Lucas to
a ditch on the northeast side of Maple
Street; thence northwesterly by and
with the said ditch to the property of
said William S. Schoolfield; and
thence by and with the line of the said
Schoolfield to the place of beginning,
being all and the same property by
the aforesaid mortgage conveyed, and
it also being all and the same proper
ty conveyed to the said Lillian o.
Clogg from Emma r. Colbourne by
deed dated July 2, 1919, and recorded
among the aforesaid land records in
hlDST ". ~. ~. NO. DO, lOIlOS 4o4, cue.
This is nice piece Of property and
should be of interest to anyone de-
string home in a good location. Has
all modern improvements.
Terms of sale CASH. Taxes paid
to January l, 1885.
Title papers and revenue stamps at
the expense of the purchaser.
l.. PAUL EWELL, Trustee.
N. B. I will furnish a reasonable
amount of the purchase money of the
above property to be secured by mort
gage thereon.
l.. Paul EWell.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-12-28
l.. Paul Ewell, Solicitor
Assignee's Sale
Valuable Property

Under and by virtue of the power
of sale contained in mortgage from
Annie Hilda Miller to Peter j. Gootee,
dated September 16, 1929, and record
ed among the land records of Wor-
cester County, Maryland, in Liber B.
B. No. 8, folios $50 ct seq, default hav-
ing been made in the payment of the
debt therein covenanted to be paid,
the undersigned assignee will offer
for sale at public auction on
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-12-28
l.. Paul Ewell, Solicitor
Mortgage Foreclosure
OF Valuable
House and Lot
In POcomOke City

Under and by virtue of the power
of sale contained in mortgage from
Lillian o. Clogg and j. Milton Clogg,
her husband, to Mitchell S. Pilchard
dated June ID, 1924, and recorded
among the land records of Worcester
County, Maryland, in Liber o. D. G..
No. 48, folio 46, ETC., and by said Pill
chard assigned to Mabel B. School
field, the undersigned Trustee therein
named for foreclosure, will offer for
sale at public auction, in front of the
Parker House, in Pocomoke City,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-12-28
SHAREHOLDERS MEETING

The regular annual meeting, of the
shareholders of the Pocomoke City
National Bank, of Pocomoke City
will be held on Tuesday, January 9Th,
1875, between the hours of 10 o'clock
A. NJ. and o'clock, p. NJ, for the
election Of Board of Directors for
the ensuing year, and for the transac-
ton of any other business which may
be considered.
WILLARD ]. STEVENSON,
Cashier.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-12-28
SHAREHOLDERS MEETING

The regular annual meeting, of the
shareholders of the Citizens National
Bank, in Pocomoke City, will be held
on Tuesday, January 8th, 1885, be-
tween the hours of 10 o'clock A. M.
and 3 o'clock, p. NJ, for the election
of Board of Directors for the en-
suing year, and for the transaction
of any other business which may be
considered.
J. C. STEVENSON
Cashier.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-12-28
FIRE DESTROYS HOUSE
in HENDERSON'S NECK

The Fire Department was called out
on Wednesday evening to a blaze on
the property of Mrs. r. I. Lednum,
located in Henderson's Neck.
A dwelling house, unoccupied, was
totally destroyed. The origin of the
fire is unknown.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-12-28

We have one of the finest equipped
plants on the Shore for turning out
high class printing.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-12-28
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend many thanks to
the people of Pocomoke City for the
kindnes they showed us this Christ
mas.
Each and everything that was Civ
en- was highly appreciated by the
whole family.
John Tatman and family.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-12-28
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere ap-
probation for the many acts of kind
ness shown us during our recent be-
reravement. Also for floral tributes
and use of cars at the funeral.
Geo. T. Blades,
Myrtle B. Lynch,
Mabel B. Littleton.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-12-28
Classified Advertising

All Classified Advertising is charg.
cd at cents per word. Cash or
stamps must accompany all orders.
No ad taken for less than rs cents.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-12-28
l.. Paul Ewell, Attorney at Law
Executors Sale
of
Corporate Stocks

Under and by virtue of the author
ity conferred upon The Citizens Ma
tional Bank of Pocomoke City, as exc
cutor of the last will and testament
of Elijah J. Schoolfield, late of Wor-
cester County, Maryland deceased,
the undersigned executor will offer
for sale at public auction in front of
the Parker HnnSa ON
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-12-28

NOTICE-Price on hair cutting
20 cents will remain the same at
Shaws. 10-10-8t
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-12-28
Monday, Jan. Ii, 1885

At the hour of three o'clock in the
afternoon miscellaneous lot of stocks
issued by various corporations, item
lied list of which will be found in
posters.
Terms of Sale CASH.
THE CITIZENS NATIONAL
BANK OF POCOMOKE CITY,
Executor.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-12-28
MISCELLANEOUS

MONEY TO LEND-On recent
model automobiles at reasonable rates.
Mardelvia Finance Corporation, Sails
bury, Md. Dec. %. Sc.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-12-28
$1.50 Size Crazy Water Crystals,
$1.0O AT CLARK'S.
NOTICE TO PUBLIC

4NOIIOE To UbLIC
| will not be responsible for debts
unless created by me personally. Roll
and l.. Somers. Dec. 2S-2tp.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-12-28
WANTED

WANTED - Eggs and Poultry.
Highest Market cash price.
2-14-tf. GEO. II. EVANS.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-12-28

FOR SALE-Fresh cow. Geo. Long.
Rehoboth. Dec. 21-2tn
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-12-28

FOR SALE-A large assortment Of
used Oil and Gasoline Stoves at bar
gain prices. Eastern Shore Gas Co.,
Pocomoke 12-2-tf
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-12-28

TURKEYS FOR SALE-Mrs. Wal
ter H. Long. Phone 8 F ID.
Dec. 14-3tp.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-12-28
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-6 room house. Apply
206 Market st. Nov. 30-tf.
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Chicago Primary Receipts

March l.
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ADDED TO
RELIEF ROLLS
Majority of Applicants Lost
Industry Jobs, Report
Shows.

Out of 4142 new applicants for
poor relief, 64.33 per cent we're add
ed to the rolls because they lost
their jobs in private industry, tab
ulation for indianapolis disclosed
today
The survey covered the period
from Nov /, 1888, to Jan. 81, 1884
1t was carried on by CWA workers
The new cases are approximately 40
per cent of the total of 10,628 poor
relief cases in the city.
Of the new cases, rs per cent
never had been on relief before,
while "a per cent we're cases re-
opened
Causes of the new cases were
listed as follows
Loss of job in private industry,
6433 per cent; reduction of work
hours or days per week, $50 per
cent; loss Of CWA jobs, 4.37 per
cent; business failure, 325 per
cent; loss of family revenue by re-
lease of payee from civilian con-
servation corps, 1.22 per cent; pay
cut below subsistence level LOT per
cent; loss Of government job,
other than CWA, SO per cent; loss
of PWA jobs, AS per cent, and mis-
ceIlaneous reasons 1885 per cent.
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SWINE MARKET
SHOWS UNEVEN
TRADING RANCE
Weights From 1870 Pounds
Down Steady to Lower;
Others Higher.

Two-way action featured hog
trading at the Union Stockyards this
morning, with weights from 180
pounds down steady to Is cents low
er and other grades generally 10
to 20 cents higher than yesterdays
average.
The bulk, $50 to 300 pounds, was
selling at $3.50 to S4.85. Weights
from 300 pounds and up sold at
S4.55 to S475.
Light kinds, weighing 1870 to 100
pounds, were salable at $3.50 to 81,
while small slaughter pigs scaling
100 to 100 pounds brought So to SO.
Receipts we're estimated at 5000.
HoldoverS, 1887.
No change of Importance was reg
istered in local cattle conditions.
and majority of all classes remained
stationary with the previous close.
Early trading was scarce. Receipts
numbered 500. Vealer prices con-
tinued unchanged, selling at $3.50
down. Receipts were 600.
Initial asking was slightly higher
on hogs at Chicago with few bids
fully steady with Thursdays aver
age at $40 down. Receipts we're
estimated at 10000, including 5000
directs; holdovers, 1000. Cattle re-
ceipts numbered 1000; calves, 300;
market steady. Sheep receipts were
11,000; market weak.
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BY ELMER c. WALLER

NEW YORK, March 2.-The re-
covery in progress at the close of
the Stock Exchange yesterday con-
tinued at the opening today. mi
tial prices were fractions to a point
above the previous closing levels
with trading on a small scale.
Leading issues in all groups were
bid up. United States Steel opened
at 547s, up a.; Western Union SO,
up /; Consolidated Gas G9ls. up Il
Du POnt 100. up y; Chrysler 55
up Fl; General Electric 2Oas. l.
=; United States Smelling 1905, u
IS; Sears Roebuckf 4614, up IS;
Standard Oil of New Jersey 49,, up
Il; Montgomery Ward, 3112, up y;
Atchison 6534, up y, and Wool
worth sos, up 3.
During the early trading the trend
continued upward, although volume
was very light.
Bonds were Irregular in narrow
range. Silver futures eased Is to
25 points Cotton flrmed 4 to
points. The dollar was barely
changed in terms of foreign ex-
change.
Business news was fractured by
the weekly trade review of Dun &
Bradstreet, which found resumption
of the general upswing which has
been gaining momentum since the
first of the year"
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A frog can jump about twenty
times its length. whereas a mans
jumping ability on the average car
ries him forward only about three
times his own height.
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MEMBER OF PIONEER
DETROIT FAMILY DIES
DIR. Edmund J. Bolio Attracted At
tentiOn in Will Suit.

~ CNllCU PftSS
DETROIT. March DIR. Edmund
J. Bolio, member of a pioneer De-
troit family and central figure in a
contested suit which attacted ma
tion-wide attention in 1882, died at
his home here yesterday.
Grateful for Mr.. Bolios support
when she was tried on a murder
charge and eXonerated, Miss Ida
MarcCuX in 1877 willed her entire
estate to the Detroit doctor. The
will was written in pencil on an old
piece Of paper. DR.. Bolio slipped it
between the pages Of a Bible and
forgot it.
In 1880 a wealthy spinster. later
identified as Miss Marcoux. died in
Chicago. on her deathbed she whis-
pered of the will. DR.. Bolio in 1882
won a long legal battle with the
state of Illinois for the estate con-
sisting of $4,000 in gold coins and
$50 900 in real estate
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81 CHfted Press
WASHINGTON. March 1.-Government
expenses and receipts of the current fiscal
year to Feb. 81, compared with the cor
responding period of the previous fiscal
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Wide Difference in Costs

A wide difference exists between the total CO
plant operations when it is almost completely
and mher1 ie r11nninr at euer 2 rna snnahle
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Bright Spots
CBy Abbott. Hoppins & CO..


Diamond Match Company and subsid-
aries for year Of 1898 report earnings OF
si64 common share, against SLIT q
shares in 1882.
]. {. Penny Corporation reported earn
ing for 1888 amounting to S5.5l COM
mon share, against Sl.51 in 1882.
Canadian Pacific Railway reports net
operating income for January totaling
1893 9a9. against s323,372 in January OF
1888
Department Of Commerce in Washing
ton during January reported an increase
Of 20 per cent in retail sales of passenger
cars.
Cisy Ice and Fuel Company and subsidi-
aries. operating in twenty-six states and
81. 1888, after federal taxes, deprecia :
ton and all other charges, net prohts OF
SO. 1852 800. equivalent to s220 per common
share. This compares with net profits
in 1882 Of s4,025.579 or $3.50 per common
share.
American Maize Products Company re-
ports for 1888. after depreciation. provi
sion for federal taxes and all charges,
including reduction of investments to
market value and additional reserves,
net earnings of s721,1i4
The asset value per 500 5 per cent
Inc. to which is attached an escrow re-
ceipts representing two shares of the
company's common stock amounted to
S153 30 on Feb 81. This asset value COM
pareS with Sil39 90 on Dec. 81 1888 and
represents an increase of 35.o2 per cent.
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COACH employees TO
DECIDE ON UNIONS
Drivers Voting on Company
Organization.

Peoples Motor Coach Company
employees, a subsidiary of the Indi-
annapolis Railways, Inc, will vote to-
day on whether to affiliate with the
Amalgamated Association of Street
Railway and Motor Coach Employees
or continue to belong to the COM
pany's union.
The voting will be supervised by
G. T. Watson, secretary of the
board; Charles Lutz and Alex Cor
don, all affiliated with the regional
labor board. Decision to hold the
election today came some time ago
at a secret meeting.
The polling place is at 1145 East
Twenty second street. Employees
may cast their ballots from 9 a. m.
to p. m.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-03-02
Foreign Exchange

by Abbott. Hoppin & Col
March l.
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CLAIM REFUND EXPERT
FAILED TO PAY TAX
Accountant Indicted for Not Pay
ing on His Share of Rebates.

~ CHited PTcsS
CHICAGO, March 2.-George T.
Witter, expert accountant and in
come tax specialist, drew the atten-
ton of federal internal revenue de-
partment officials when he success
fully won tax refunds of 100000 for
the F. D. Stout estate, federal at
torneyS revealed today.
E. Riley Campbell, special assist
ant United States attorney, claimed
that Mr.. Witter was paid half of the
tax refund for his services. Using
the alias of j. G.. Williams, Mr.. Wit
ter obtained other sums for his
services in income tax matters, it
was charged, which provided him
With an income of $48,O43 in 1880,
and SGT ,096 in 1881.
Today Mr.. Witter faced a federal
grand jury indictment charging him
with failure to pay income taxes on
the money paid him as tax refund
fees.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-03-02
TWO NAMED STATE COPS
Marion and Terre Haute Men Sc
lected by Feeney.

Al Feeney, state safety director,
today announced the appointments
of Paul Armstrong, Marion, and
Walter Owens, Terre Haute, to the
state police force. Mr.. Owens syc-
ceeds Lawrence Letzkus, Terre
Haute. who left the state police to
go with the state highway depart
ment
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Diamond Match Company and subsidi-
aries for year of 1898 report earnings OF
sl64 a common share. against sl.27 q
shares in 1882.
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In the Cotton Markets
On Commission Row

March 2
Fruits
Cranberries-Cape Cod early blacks. 25-
ID. box. S2.25.
Apples-Wealthy, Wolf River Grimes
Golden, Jonathan. Florida, $135Q215 a
bu fancy Stavmans S225 box
rapefrut-S3 25G3.75
Oranges-California NaVels. $3.50
Pineapples 50 a Il crate.
Vegetables
Cabbage--New Texas, half crate, SIPS.
0nions-Indianaa red, 5O-lb bag Sl.4O
Indiana yellow, 50-lb bag. s1.40.
Beets-Bulk per bu.. S1.15; Texas. new
Peas-30c ID. crate 1925
Carrots-CaIifornia, S3d 3.25 a crate per
doz. zoe; bulk per bushel s115
Caulifower-California H0-ll-l2s). crate
SLIGO
Celery-Michigan Mammoth, dozen
S5c; medium bunch. 45c; hearts. 35c Cali
fornia, s2.40 a crate.
Observation-Disclosures. s1.15 per dozen.
Lettuce-Iceberg best ABS, crate
So so; dollhouse 10-lb. basket, 75c.
Radishes-Hothouse button 45c dozen.
Turnips-Per bu.. 90c.
Potatoes-Northern round whites. 100-lb
bag. s2.25: R. R. Ohios. 100-lb. bag. So 80:
15-lb. bag, 40c; Idaho Russets. 10O-lb bag
Sweet Potatoes-Nancy Halls, per bu.
81 65
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-03-02
FUTURE PRICES
CLIMB DESPITE
BEARISH NEWS
General Rains Are Reported
Over Winter Wheat
Sections.
BY HARTMAN w. NICHOLS
United Press STAFF Correspondent

CHICAGO. March Grain
values improved with stocks and
cotton at the opening of the Board
Of Trade today.
Wheat deliveries we're Is to Z
cent higher corn was 4 to Is cent
higher, and oats we're up Is cent.
Trading was at a minimum.
Prices rose in defiance of bearish
crop news. General rains were re-
ported over the winter wheat area.
Much improved moisture condi-
tons west and southwest provided
the basis for the revised crop calcu-
lationS released yesterday While
the statistical situation is better
than for several years. it, in itself.
is not sufficiently stimulating to be
a major market factor.